Hello, hope you enjoy this chapter. I'm sorry if some of the characters are a little bit ooc, but I tired my best.

Please let me know if there is anything confusing.

-TheDarkeningHeart

Mystic Falls Kingdom - High Castle, Kol's Study

"I have a question for you and I want the truth. I'll know if you're lying."

She tenses at the coldness of his tone. "Okay."

"How did you get inside the Bennett Castle?"

Kol quietly sips the glass of blood as he stares at Davina who remains silent looking at the wall behind him. On the outside Davina is calm, but inside her emotions are swirling. Should she tell him the truth and risk his brother's wrath, or try to lie and still run the risk of Klaus finding out and killing her? As she tries to think of a way to get out of this mess alive Kol speaks.

"I have lived over seven hundred years." She shifts her eyes and finally looks at him. "After the first hundred I realized that making friends with mortals is a bad idea, because I will always out live them. Why should I care for someone when I know that they will eventually die, and I will continue on for an eternity." He pauses as he turns to look out the window on the left side of the room. "It's one of the many reasons why I think our marriage is a ridiculous idea." He says as an afterthought. He looks back at Davina. "For centuries the only ones I cared for were my siblings. We may fight a lot, but I would give my life to protect them and I know they would do the same." He stops talking as he pulls out a bottle of whisky and a glass from his desk and pours himself a drink.

"Why are you telling me this?" Davina asks when he does not continue.

"Thirty-two years ago I met a sixteen year old boy in this room. He loved old buildings, and High Castle is the oldest structure in this kingdom. Besides of course the Bennett Castle." Kol smiles fondly at the memory. "We spent hours talking about the castle and anything that came to mind. The next day he came back and I showed him around. For the first time in six hundred years I had a true friend."

"What happened to him?" She asks softly.

"He died. Eighteen years ago, the night of the Bennett massacre." Davina scrunches her brows in confusion. "His name was Rudy Hopkins, husband to the last Bennett Queen." Her eyes widened in shock. "When I first heard about what happened I prayed to the Goddess that he somehow survived. When I heard his body was never found I had hoped that he was alive, but as the years went by with no news, my hope was dwindled. Eventually I accepted that he was dead, and with my acceptance, my anger grew. I was angry at everything, especially with my brother Klaus. I lost my best friend because of him."

"You guys seem to get along just fine to me."

"You should have seen us before. We were much closer back then. Now there is all this tension that surrounds us. I think that's the real reason why Rebekah ran, she couldn't take it anymore. Elijah only talks to Klaus when it's about the Kingdom or family business. Freya… well Freya was always quiet, the only one she is truly close with is Finn, and he has currently been in the Wolf Lands for the last five years trying to negotiate peace with the Southern Wolves. He knows it's a lost cause, but he would rather be in enemy territory then be home." Kol takes the glass of whisky and finishes it off.

"Again, why are you telling me this?"

"The night you arrived, Klaus finally told me why he sent the hybrids to kill the Bennetts. Apparently he was told of some prophecy that the Bennets would be our downfall. Klaus has been paranoid for as long as I can remember, I blame our parents for that. He thought it would be best to kill them first, ask questions later. Afterwards, the castle was sealed and for eighteen years no one could get in. Suddenly after you arrive the barrier is broken and I find your blood in a room the only the dead Bennetts and me knew about." Kol gets up and moves to stand in front of Davina. He is so close she can feel the heat radiating off his body. "So I ask again, how did you break the barrier and what did you take?"

Davina takes a deep breath, there is no hiding the truth now. "First of all, I did not break the barrier, it was broken when I was already inside."

"Then how did you get in?"

Davina tells Kol of her mother's pendant, how the barrier opened for her then closed. She told him how she followed a glowing ball of light that turned out to be her mother. She told him what her mother told her about the darkness, the Bennett Queen, and the weapon in the box. "While I was talking with her the barrier came crashing down. As I was leaving three witches came down. I believe they wanted the box."

"What did they look like?"

"I have no idea. Their faces were covered with black hoods."

"And the box, where is it?"

"Safe."

"You don't trust me?"

"Not enough. Not yet anyway." She whispers the last part, but he still hears and gives her a small smile. "I need to go to the Wolf Lands." His smile falters.

"Why?"

"My mother told me about a southern wolf who is another warrior. He is supposed to help me protect the box until the Bennett Queen comes. Can you help me?"

"The Wolf Lands are about three days away on horseback. The problem is Klaus will know as soon as you leave the castle, and if you leave without me he will become really suspicious and will most likely hurt your father. Why can't you use your mother's pendant?"

"I… lost it?"

"Where?"

"The Bennett Castle."

"Fuck!" Kol grabs Davina's arm and drags her out of the room.

"Where are you taking me?"

"To Freya. She is the only one who can protect you."

Davina suddenly stops moving and tries to pull her arm from his grasp. "Why do I need Freya to protect me?" She says in frustration.

"You used your blood to make the pendent work and then dropped it at the castle. I was in that room you were in, there was no pendent. My guess is that those three witches took it cause it has your blood on it. With your blood they could track you or even worse. Freya knows how to make sure your blood can't be used against you." Kol starts to pull Davina again and heads towards Freya's garden.

The Wolf Lands

It's been a few days since Tyler's father returned from the wolf summit to announce that they would be going to war. He tried to convince him that war would not be the answer, but his father just hit him and said if he is scared to fight he can leave the pack. The thing was Tyler was not afraid to fight, he is a warrior, but he is afraid of all the innocent lives that will be lost because of his father's revenge. It's a useless war, the only way to kill a Mikaelson was with the white oak dagger, but that was destroyed when Klaus finally killed his father, four hundred years ago. Tyler brought this up last night, but his father just said there is always a way to kill something that lives. For the last eighteen years Tyler's father has only ever thought about one thing, Klaus's head on spike.

Tyler was determined to stop this war, but he knew he could not do it alone. Which is why he is outside of Southern Wolf territory, secretly meeting with someone who, he hoped, could help. It's almost noon when Tyler reaches the agreed upon meeting place. The other party is not here yet. He tries to see if he can sense them nearby, but he gets nothing. Tyler stands there for about five minutes when he starts to think the other person is not coming. He waits another ten when he decides to go back home.

"Leaving so soon?" Tyler turns around and finally comes face to face with Finn Mikaelson.

"Where the hell have you been?"

"I had to make sure you were alone. This could have been a trap for all I know. So why does the son of the man who wants to kill my family wish to speak to me privately?"

"My father has convinced all the alphas in the Wolf Lands to join forces."

"So it's no longer if war will start, but when."

"He has a spy at High Castle, he knows of your youngest brother's engagement to a witch princess. According to the spy, Klaus plans to make the official announcement at the end of the month. That's when he wants to attack."

"Makes sense, attack when our guard is down and we are at our most vulnerable. Also attacking when we announce the union of two kingdoms sends a warning to others about becoming our allies. He does know that even if he kills our army and allies he could never kill us."

"I have told him… but…"

"But?"

"There is something he is not telling me. He told me that there is always a way to kill something that lives. It feels like he knows something, but he's keeping it to himself."

"Interesting. So have you called me here to warn me of the impending war?"

"I called you here so we could find a way to stop a war before it begins. I know that for the last five years you have tried to have peace talks with him and he has turned it down every time."

"If you want me to try talking to him again, I will tell you now that talking is useless."

"That's because we don't have all the information. I need to know the reason Klaus had the Bennetts killed."

"Why?"

"Cause I think Klaus was manipulated." Finn gives Tyler a curious look. "I've been thinking about the motive Klaus would have to kill them. The only thing I could come up with was that Klaus saw them as a threat." Tyler started to pace back and forth as he tells Finn what he has been thinking about for months. "But why would he suddenly see them as a threat? For centuries the Bennetts have been the closest allies to your family. I've read about Ayana, a Bennett Queen that raised you and your siblings."

"Ayana was the one that taught mother magic."

"And with the help of the Bennett coven Klaus was finally able to kill your parents. If we are being honest without them would you and your siblings still be here?"

"Maybe not."

"They have been essential for your family's survival, and I know for a fact that Klaus knows this too. So that leads to me question why would he see them as a threat? The only logical explanation I can think of, he was manipulated. Someone told him something to turn him against the Bennetts, and whoever that is, is the true person behind the death of the Bennett Coven. Klaus was just the weapon they chose."

Finn smirks at Tyler. "You are very smart for one so young." He pats him on the back. "There is someone you need to meet. Follow me."

Starfall Kingdom

It's been a few days since Rebekah left Mystic Falls, and has been in Starfall. She was able to buy a small cottage at the edge of a small village called Winterfell. She had a bit of money left so she did not have to worry for a while. But Rebekah thought it was best that she come up with a plan to make a living as soon as possible. She needed to not only prove to her siblings that she could take of herself, but also needed to prove it to herself. The major problem is, the village is populated mostly with humans, except for a small coven of witches, who live on the other side of the village. The witches are mostly healers. But some of them do odd jobs around the village. Mostly fighting off rogue wolf attacks. Winterfell is located in a remote part of northern Starfall which borders the Wolf Lands.

She has done her best to keep her vampire nature under control and has only been drinking from animals. Starfall is known to be accepting of all species including vampires, but people still are very cautious around them. The only person who knows that she is a vampire is Lenore, the leader of the witch coven. But she doesn't know that Rebekah is an Original. She told Lenore her name is Fiona Tucker. It's the name of a childhood friend who passed away due to a fever. She plans to meet Lenore at the tavern that she owns. Maybe she can convince Lenore to let her help with the wolves. Klaus refused to let Rebekah train with the knights or hybrids. Even though she is an Original, Klaus still saw her as the fragile little girl who accidentally hurt herself when trying to pick up their father's sword. So she disguised herself as a man named Richard and snuck onto the knights training grounds. For years she studied swordsmanship under some of the most famous sword masters. The only one to realize who she truly was, was Marcel.

~Seventy-two Years Ago~

It was late at night by the time Rebekah was ready to head back home from the training ground. Klaus was going to start wondering where she was if she did not return soon. She had decided to stay after everyone else left for the day to practice a bit more on her own. Since she was the only living soul in the area she decided to wash up at a nearby hot spring. Coming here late at night had become a favorite past time of hers. The quiet serenity of the springs was the only thing that made her forget about the loneliness she felt at home. Sure, she had her siblings, but what she truly wanted was a man who would love her.

As Rebekah started to relax she heard leaves crunching behind her. She quickly stood alert, expanding her senses as far as she could. Someone was coming from the directions of the horse stalls. She had foolishly thought she was alone and let her guard down. Now she was completely naked and dripping wet. Using her vamp speed she was able to make it to the tree where she had hung her clothes and put down her sword. She was able to put on a shirt that reached her mid thighs, and pick up her sword. When she turned around she saw, standing before her, Marcel Gerard. He was the human recruit who was hand selected by Klaus, and was personally training him. She had a chance to spar with him a few months back, and even though she was a vampire he still managed to disarm her and knock her down. Since then she had been keeping an eye on him, at first it was to learn the techniques he uses, but soon she started to look for him when they were on break. He had this charm that had all the humans, vamps, wolves, hybrids, and witches singing his praises. He would definitely make a great leader.

This was the first time she had seen him outside of the practice field, the first time he had seen her as a woman. "What are you doing here?" She asked.

"I think that should be my question to ask you. You do know this is the private training grounds for King Klaus's army?" Rebekah sees his gaze wander her body. Stopping for an extra second on her bare legs before coming back to her face. "This is no place for a lady to trespass. If the king hears about this he could have you killed."

"Your concern is touching, but I can take care of myself." She points her sword at him for emphasis. "Now if you could turn around and go back the way you came, I'll get dressed and take my leave."

Marcel just smirks. "That's a very nice sword you have there. From the way the moonlight reflects off of it I can tell it's made from the rare metal, blue iron. There are not many swords made out of it."

"So?"

"I've only ever seen one."

"Well, now you've seen two."

His smirk widened. "The gold inlay on the hilt is also very unique. So tell me, Richard, what's your real name?"

Rebekah tried to keep her voice calm, but failed miserably. "I… I ha...I have no idea what you're talking about."

"Stop acting, I know you're Richard, in fact even if you did not have that sword, your eyes would have given you away."

"My eyes?"

"How could I not recognize the beautiful blue eyes that have been following me almost every day for the past few months?" She feels herself blush. "If I'm being honest I've been watching you too. When I held you in a brace hold back when we sparred, I could feel your breasts. I don't think you did a very good job of wrapping your chest that day."

"You… you knew for months?" He nods. "Why have you not said anything?"

"You're a fantastic fighter, why would I stop you from becoming a better one? I can only assume that your family doesn't want you to fight which is why you're hiding who you really are."

"Something like that." They stare at each other trying to figure out what to do next.

"Well… am I going to get a name?"

"You can call me Becca."

"Pretty." Her blush returns. "Well I have to go and I should let you get dressed so you can also go home." He turns to leave. "I'll see you later, Becca." After that, almost every other night they met at the hot springs. They would talk about anything ranging from fighting techniques, to their favorite food. Marcel would tell her about his sad childhood, how his mother had an affair with a married man, and then she abandoned him when he was three. The only thing he knew about his father was he was some rich nobleman who left his mother when she became pregnant. She told him about her siblings, but she was careful not to reveal who they really were.

Eventually their secret talks turned to secret meetings between lovers. The night they first made love was when she told Marcel who she really was. "I know." Is what he said.

"You know?"

"I've been to High Castle. I've seen the painting of you that Klaus has made." She pulls away from him.

"How long?"

"The first night I saw you here."

"And you still choose to be with me, knowing the stories of what my brothers have done to the men I love, especially Klaus?"

"I don't care. Right from the start I knew you were mine. You have become my happiness. Without you life has no meaning. My favorite place in the world is right next to you. Every time I see you I fall in love all over again. You're tha-" Rebekah puts her hand over his mouth giggling.

"Okay, I get it." She removes her hand and gives him a small peck on his lips. "I love you too." Another peck. "More than you will ever know." Marcel puts his hands on her cheeks and pulls her in for a deep kiss.

~Present Day~

She has had many lovers over the centuries, but Marcel was the one she had loved the most. Rebekah could feel the tears threatening to fall thinking about him. It was soon after that night that Klaus found out about their relationship. She took a deep breath in and calmed herself down. Rebekah had promised herself that when she left Mystic Falls she would no longer cry over him. She is going to find someone who she will love even more.

It is just past mid day, so Rebekah gets ready and heads to Lenore's tavern. The walk takes about thirty minutes. When she steps inside she sees that there are a few people still here finishing their lunch. Lenore is at the bar talking to the only man sitting on a bar stool. When Lenore spots her she waves her up. "Fiona, I'm glad to see you." Rebekah smiles and walks up to the bar. "What can I do for you?"

"I wanted to talk to you, but it can wait when you are finished with your customer."

"Oh don't worry about him. He's an old friend who is visiting me while he passes through. Fiona, this is Malachai Parker." She turns to face the man sitting at the bar.

"Please, call me Kai." He says with a charming smile.

Templeton Kingdom - Stillward Dock

Bonnie and Stefan are at the bazaar trying to find everything they need for their journey to Starfall. Caroline was following behind them looking at all the things she has never seen before. She is drawn to a stall that has some of the most ornate fans she has ever seen. There is a large one in the middle that was fully open, and displayed a drawing of a beautiful maiden in the center. "Like it?" The stall owner asked.

"Who is she?"

"She is Princess Hayley Marshall. The most beautiful princess in the world, and one day, a great queen."

"How do you know what kind of queen she will make?"

"When she was born a witch prophesied that, she will bring Templeton into a new golden age."

"Caroline!" She looks to her left to see Bonnie running towards her. "I thought we lost you."

She gives her a reassuring smile. "Sorry, I got distracted." She links her and Bonnie's arms together and walks away from the stall of fans. "Where is Stefan?"

"Stuffing his face with fried dough."

"Fried dough?"

"It's exactly what it sounds like. They take a wad of dough, flatten it, fry it in oil, then cover it with sugar."

"That sounds delicious."

"Well then, we gotta go before Stefan eats it all." They both laugh imagining brooding Stefan surrounded by a mountain of fried dough. When they reach the food stall they see Stefan talking to a young woman who has a yellow scarf around her head making it so you could not see her face clearly.

"We also have this purple potato that we use to make a desert called potato cake."

"Potato cake? That sounds awful."

"It's actually really good. Of course it can't hold a candle to the magical fried dough, but it's a close second." The woman laughs at him.

"Is he flirting?" Caroline whispers to Bonnie.

"I think so." She whispers back. "Stefan! I found Caroline." They go and stand next to him facing the unknown woman. For some reason the woman seemed really familiar to Caroline. "Who's your new friend?"

"Bonnie, Caroline, this is Hayley. Hayley, these are the friends I'm traveling with."

Something sparked in Caroline's mind. "Oh my Goddess!" She gasps. "You're the princess!" Hayley's eyes widen in surprise.

"What princess?" Bonnie and Stefan ask.

"The princess of Templeton Kingdom!"

"Shhh! Lower your voice."

"She's not the princess. Are you?" Stefan asks.

"Not here, follow me." She leads the group into a secluded spot behind the stalls. "Princess Hayley Marshall, nice to me you."

"Why is a princess in the middle of a busy street market without any guards?" Bonnie asks.

"I was in my room bored out of mind, so I decided to sneak out of the castle like I usually do to have some fun."

"Don't you get into trouble?"

"Nope. I have daddy wrapped around my finger. He never gets angry with me." She says with a smug smile.

"Daddy?"

"The king." She said like it was the most obvious thing in the world. Bonnie and Caroline give each other a quick look, they're thinking the same thing: Spoiled Princess. "So Stefan," She grabs his arm pulling him close. She whispers seductively in his ear "Do you want to meet him?"

"Him?"

"My father, silly." She chuckles.

"Uh… I would, but me and my friends have a long journey. We came to pick up supplies and then leave tonight."

"Oh come on. My father would love to meet you." She turns and looks at Bonnie and Caroline with a frown. "Your friends can come too."

"I really don't-"

Her hold tightens around his arm. "Please! We have things at the castle you could use on your journey."

Bonnie decides to speak up. "Actually we have everything we need." She grabs Stefan's hand pulling him away from Hayley. "We should really be going."

"Bonnie's right." He says as the three of them start to back away towards the exit of the alley.

In an instant they see Hayley's mask of innocence fall and is replaced with one of anger. "Fine. The hard way it is." She raises her hand into the air and suddenly they are surrounded by guards. "Bring him to the castle. I don't care what you do with the other two." Hayley walks out of the alley leaving the three warriors surrounded.

"What the fuck did you do to her?" Bonnie asks as she recalls all the battle spells she knows.

"I didn't do anything. I was minding my own business when she came up to me."

"Well you did something, maybe you put a love spell on her?"

"And how am I supposed to do that with me trying to do it!?"

"Guys!" Caroline shouts. "Now is not the time for this argument."

As the soldiers close in Bonnie mumbles a spell and she sends the soldiers flying backwards. "They're witches!" A soldier shouts. "Atticus!" Another one calls. A man in a red and golden cloak walks into the alley. Bonnie can feel the strong magic that is coming off of him in waves. He is no ordinary witch.

He raises his hand. "Somnum!" Everything turns black.

Somnum is Latin for sleep (I think, I used google translate).

Next Chapter: Bonnie and Caroline go through some character development. Klaus talks with Jonas Martin. Kol and Davina try to come up with a plan.