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Salvatore Boarding House—18:40pm
"Am I pretty, my love?"
Standing up from her vanity table, Feyona turned around and faced her lover with a wide smile. Zavi, who was at his own long mirror wearing formal clothing, turned around to look at Feyona and his lips parted, but no sound came out.
Her long light hair was swept aside in a dutch braid, showing off the diamond earrings he had gotten her for her last birthday. Her dress stopped just above mid-thigh, showing off her long legs and the dress she wore was a black halter neck wrap over body-con dress with black multi-strap heels.
He let his eyes trail back up her body where she was toying with her dreamcatcher necklace, another present from Zavi, and her smile told him that she knew he approved. Feyona could wear a trash bag as a dress and he'd still believe she was the most beautiful creature in the world.
"Zavi?"
He gave her a wide smile as he wandered over to her, stopping just in front of her.
Zavi's hands gripped her hips and he, making sure not to smudge her red lips, pecked her gently."You're always beautiful to my eyes, Fee."
"The feeling is mutual."Feyona smiled, hands reaching up and cupping his face after they moved up his chest."My little Zavi is such a dashing man."
Feyona leant up and kissed his cheek, making him smile happily. Zavi's grip tightened on her hips as one of her hands moved back down his chest, palm over his racing heart.
Just as Feyona moved to meet his lips, risking her makeup, the two heard a disgusted groan.
"Uh, can you guys ever go a minute without acting like a pair of horny teenagers?"
The couple turned their heads, eyes landing on Damon who was leaning against the doorframe.
Zavi rolled his eyes, stepping away from Feyona after glancing at the clock, retorting."I could say the same to you, Damon, but we both know that Elena's probably fawning over Stefan right now."
Damon glared at his best friend as Zavi picked up Feyona's black long belted shawl collar coat and held it open for her.
Feyona slipped into it with Zavi's help, tying the belt as she watched the two men bicker back and forth. The two always fought but they were best friends for life, they adored each other deep down. Zavi wished Damon would meet someone worth his while and Damon was envious of what his friend had with Feyona.
Damon wanted true love, and Zavi had found true love.
Feyona toyed with her daylight ring as the two continued to bicker until she cleared her throat.
They instantly stopped and turned to the elder vampire.
"We don't want to be late, Zavi."
"So quick to rush to your deaths, are we?"Damon said as he followed the couple out of their guest bedroom, Feyona taking Zavi's arm."You must have a death wish!"
Feyona, off in her own world as she grew bored of Damon, hummed low in her throat as Zavi replied.
"You're just jealous that you weren't invited to meet the Mikaelson's, Damon."
"Ah, yes."Damon chuckled as he trailed after them down the staircase."Because I would love to meet the nutjobs related to a mega-nut job!"
Zavi didn't stop his smile as he opened the door for his lover, turning back to Damon.
"You're worried, Damon, I get it."
Damon said nothing, proving just how worried he was.
"Awww, poor Damon!"Feyona pouted as she leant forward, cupping Damon's cheek."We'll be back. Promise."
Damon hid his smile as Feyona kissed his cheek, leaving a red lip-print before she led Zavi out of the boarding house.
Present—Mikaelson Mansion
"So, Nik, this girl...is she a beauty?"
Klaus, who had been watching over as his staff placed the food on the long table, looked up at the sound of his brother's voice. Kol stood at the doorframe, dressed formally and wearing an amused look. Elijah was at the other side of the table and, as the polite man he was, was helping place out the plates and cutlery. As always, his elder brother was wearing a suit.
Klaus smiled, nodding as he remembered meeting Feyona."Words can't define her beauty, little brother."
"Very good."Kol entered the room, observing his brothers, smoothing down his clothes."As I don't want to be bored this evening, what is your new obsession like?"
"She is..."Klaus paused for a long moment as he tried to find a word to describe the female vampire. A wide smirk crawled onto his face as he settled on a word."perfect."
"All your obsessions are."Kol replied, lingering at the mirror to look at his reflection once more."Until they don't give into your whims and you slaughter them."
Klaus rolled his eyes as he straightened, arms folding across the top of a chair.
"Kol-"
"I'm merely stating the truth. You are a petulant child who throws his toys out of the pram when he doesn't get what he wants."Kol calmly drawled, brushing his fingers through his dark locks and smiling at his reflection before he met Klaus' gaze in the mirror."And you say we aren't alike! Who knows? Maybe we'll bond over your new popsy."
Klaus' snarl was his response, and the hybrid glowered at his youngest brother before he turned and sauntered off. Kol gave a broad grin as he demanded one of the staff to pour him a drink only for Elijah to steer away from the staff and he turned to see his brother glaring at him.
"Not yet, Kol. Our guests aren't here."Elijah scolded with a shake of his head, reaching out and fixing Kol's collar, swatting away his brother when he protested."And don't make me remind you not to taunt Niklaus."
"But it's so fun."
"Your idea of fun is my idea of misery."Elijah mumbled, patting Kol's shoulder far too hard and smiling small at his brother, pulling him in to whisper."Continue this behavior, and i'll show you my idea of fun. It will first involve your car being taken away and your, uh, your little playroom will soon be-"
Kol glared at Elijah and shoved his brother away, a petulant look on his face. Elijah smirked to himself, knowing full well his threat would work. It wouldn't shut his brother up but it would but an abrupt stop to any bloodshed.
"Okay, okay!"Kol sighed, holding up his hands in surrender as Rebekah and Finn walked in."Don't ask for anything before the royalty gets here because Elijah will put you on the naughty step!"
Rebekah rolled her eyes at her brother, smoothing down her dress, smiling as Elijah told her how beautiful she looked. Klaus smiled as he saw his beloved sister, lips brushing her forehead as she walked over to him.
Their resentment over the death of their mother still lingered but Rebekah knew full well that hating and loving her brother were on par with one another. She despised her brother just as much as she utterly adored him and Rebekah could not see herself without bickering with the hybrid.
Rebekah smiled up at him, toying with her hair as she, voice filled with sarcasm, sweetly asked."Do I meet your expectations, Nik?"
Klaus smiled down at his sister, a smile just for her."Little sister, I could never put an expectation on such beauty."
Sarcasm quickly faded when Rebekah heard the sincereness in his tone, and she smiled before walking over to Finn who was toying with his tie, clearly uncomfortable as he stood silently, wishing he could be anywhere but where he was. The siblings began to make small talk while Kol, quickly bored, began to charm one of the women staff.
"How much is Nik paying you, darling?"Kol smirked at the blonde, stepping closer."I promise that I'll make it worth your while if you choose to spend the rest of your stay with myself."
The blonde smiled as Kol leaned closer, lips brushing her ear, eyes on her throat.
Rebekah rolled her eyes, Finn shaking his head in disgust.
"Kol, that's enough."Finn scowled at Kol, looking tempted to lunge at him but quickly stopped himself considering his sister was in the middle of sorting his tie."You are utterly vile!"
Kol rolled his eyes as he shooed off the woman, sending Finn a smug smile."Thank you."
Then, as Elijah opened his mouth to scold his brother once more, the door bell at the front of the room rang. There were several entryways to the mansion so, if the siblings were bickering, they didn't have to bump into one another.
Elijah instantly straightened, stating."I'll get it."
The second eldest Original made his way to the door, smiling gently as he opened it to reveal Feyona and Zavi hand in hand.
Elijah opened his mouth to greet them, but Feyona giggled happily.
Klaus smiled as he heard the sound.
"You're Elijah."
Elijah simply nodded, a smile on his face at her happiness to meet him. Nobody had ever had that reaction meeting Elijah Mikaelson; they usually ran in fear.
Feyona turned to her lover, grinning up at him."My love, it's Elijah!"
"I can see that, duchess."Zavi smiled down at his lover, and Elijah saw utter adoration on his face as he gazed at Feyona. Zavi then turned to Elijah, offering him a respectful smile."She's just excited. It's like meeting, uh, Jim Morrison for her."
"It's perfectly all right."Elijah offered them an honest grin, holding out his hand towards Zavi."You must be Zavi, pleasure to meet you."
The male vampire nodded, shaking Elijah's hand."Mutual."
"And you're Feyona, yes?"Elijah then turned to Feyona, offering her a kind smile when she nodded."It's a pleasure to meet you, also. Niklaus told me a lot about you."
Elijah smiled, stepping aside to allow them to enter."Please, come in."
The couple entered, Feyona pulling Zavi behind her and she didn't move more than ten steps when charming, brown eyes were gazing down at her.
Kol smirked down at her, tilting his head with a chuckle."If you were excited to meet Elijah, darling, then you must be dying to meet me."
"Kol."
The Original nodded somewhat smugly, glancing over at the mirror with a far too pleased smile."The one and only."
Another laugh spilled from her lips as she stared up at the Original."Spain, 1700. You ripped through an entire village in one night. People genuinely believed it had been the work of the Devil; they had no way of explaining how their limbs had been torn off and presented like that."
"Well, I can't take all the credit."Kol laughed, hand to his chest as he gave a pensive sigh, shaking his head."The people were excellent at playing their parts. I lost my hearing for at least two days after that because of the screams."
Feyona's eyes widened a little as she remembered visiting as soon as she'd heard the news. She'd followed Kol's work long enough to know his idiosyncrasies and his rein of terror through the village was one of his best.
"It was beautiful."
"Hear that, Elijah? At least someone appreciates my artwork."Kol's smirk widened as he turned back to Zavi and Feyona."You have great taste in idols, love; I like you."
"I like me, too."Feyona bravely retorted, smiling up at Zavi before she turned back to Kol.
Smirk widening, Kol took her hand and pressed a kiss to her knuckles before he stepped aside.
Feyona and Zavi were introduced to the other siblings by Elijah, Feyona's smile never faltering as she happily greeted them. They had never met anyone who had almost embraced them instead of running away from them considering their reputations.
She was something new. Elijah wasn't sure if he was pleased or hesitant about that.
Feyona and Zavi were finally greeted by Klaus as the Original waited, somewhat impatiently.
"You have an impressive home."Zavi stated as he smiled respectfully at Klaus."Damon told me you designed it yourself."
Even though he was wary of the hybrid, Zavi knew to respect his elders.
Feyona had taught him that.
"Yes, I did."Klaus nodded proudly, a hard tone in his voice as he smiled at Zavi."I even have my very own play room for those who get in my way. It's designed never to let the screams reach outside of it."
Zavi, not catching the hidden meaning, smiled but Klaus saw Elijah's pointed look over Zavi's shoulder.
He knew that look. It was Elijah's 'do not force me to cause a scene' look. He didn't want to play nice with the man, but Klaus was trying to smooth things over with his siblings.
Elijah shook his head at Klaus, narrowing his eyes and Klaus could hear his full name being used.
Klaus, somewhat childishly, rolled his eyes and reached out, offering his hand to Zavi.
"Nice to see you again, Zavi and please accept my sincere apologies for the dodgy business between us the other day."Klaus smiled as he shook Zavi's hand, adding."I was trying to get my family back, and I am very upset when I cannot provide for my loved ones."
Zavi nodded, happily accepting the apology."Of course."
"Why don't you take a seat and I'll get my staff to pour you a drink?"
Zavi nodded again, following the woman that led him to his seat, leaving Feyona with Klaus.
The rest sat down at the table, Elijah at one end next to Rebekah and Finn. Kol sat on the other side with Zavi next to him, the seat next to him meant to be for Feyona and the seat next to Feyona, which was the other end of the table, was Klaus' place.
Klaus' genuine smile replaced his fake one as he turned to Feyona, stepping dangerously closer in clear view of Elijah, who shook his head. His brother gave a small smile to their other guest, looking somewhat guilty as Klaus, seeming far too smug, took full advantage of the almost non-existent distance between himself and Feyona.
"Thank you for coming, love, you didn't have to."
"And miss an invitation to meet those who begat the gift of being a vampire?"Feyona arched her eyebrow with a smile."Never."
Klaus smiled lightly as he heard the honesty in her voice and he laughed, nodding."You're welcome."
Feyona leaned closer, whispering so that nobody but Klaus could hear her."What if they don't like me?"
"Never."Klaus whispered back, pulling back so that he could look down at her."I'm sure my family will warm to you as I have."
"The big bad wolf likes me?"
When Klaus nodded, Feyona beckoned the Original hybrid closer, wanting to whisper to him again.
A second later, the hybrid was towering over her, his blue eyes boring into his ones. She gasped at him being so close, but she smiled again, biting her lower lip.
She leaned up, whispering again."Do I still get my autograph?"
Klaus' smile returned, and his hand came up, moving over her throat, thumb tipping back her head with her chin, and he stared down at her.
"For you?"He paused, whispering back to her so that nobody would hear."I'll give you anything."
Feyona giggled, music to Klaus' ears as she gave him a bright smile.
The two stared at each other, Feyona blind to the fact that Klaus' nose was almost brushing hers.
"Feyona? Niklaus?"
The two blinked, breaking out of their daze at Elijah's voice.
Klaus turned to his brother, forcing his voice not to sound annoyed."Yes, brother?"
"Would you like to sit down with us?"
"I-"
"Please, Niklaus,"Elijah gave a far too fake laugh and cocked his head, pointing to Klaus' seat."sit."
Feyona nodded and turned from Klaus before he could protest. Zavi instantly stood, pulling out his lover's chair for her. Klaus, making sure to glare at Elijah, sat down at the table as the staff poured them all another glass of wine.
Zavi smiled at his lover, happily offering."Let me take that for you, Fee."
Feyona undid the coat belt, letting Zavi slip it down her shoulders before he handed it to the staff. She went to place it with the other coats for the end of the night.
Feyona smiled at her other half, dreamily leaning forward and kissing Zavi lovingly on the lips, brushing away the red when she pulled back.
"My little Zavi..."She whispered to him, fingers brushing his cheek."such a gentleman, even after a century."
Zavi grinned, biting his lip as she smiled at him. He failed to notice how Klaus tightened his grip on his glass as Feyona snapped her teeth at her lover, something she'd done to him when they first met.
Seeing the jealousy, Kol smiled, eyes trailing down the female vampire, and stated."You were right, Nik, she is a beauty. I'm almost upset she's spoken for."
"Kol, stop being such a pig!"Rebekah swatted at her brother as Feyona sat down."I'm sorry about him; he's got no filter. Tell me, how did you get such a devoted man?"
Kol piped up again, pointing at his sister."Bex has had terrible luck with men. They all end up dead; we're not sure if it's to get away from her or-"
Elijah glared at his brother."Kol, that's enough!"
"Rebekah has a point."Klaus said, nodding at the couple."How did you two meet?"
Kol chuckled, getting back to his food as they all began to speak. Finn stayed silent, shaking his head at his siblings now and then whenever they made a crude comment.
"Did you turn him?"
She shook her head, taking a sip of her wine."Sadly, no."
"I was turned during an attack on my family, and I wandered purposelessly for two hundred years."Zavi said, hand on Feyona's thigh."I was a mess. I had no control over my feeding urges, and I was killing anything in sight. I was killing just to feed, not to have fun. Then I met Fee, and she became my salvation."
Feyona smiled as Zavi kissed her temple, making Rebekah awe at the sight of them."She picked me up out of the gutter, took me in, and we've been together since."
Klaus turned to Feyona who was staring at Zavi with adoration."Was it love at first sight, love?"
She nodded, hand on Zavi's as she squeezed it."I needed to be taken care of, too. I have...um, I-"
She turned to Zavi, lost, and he said."Fee lives in the best world there is...her own world. She's had troubles in the past and sometimes needs help to control her emotions."
Feyona smiled brightly, patting Zavi's shoulder."I have daddy issues."
Kol tapped the table with a laugh."Funny, so does Nik!"
Once again, Rebekah swatted at Kol."Shut up!"
Feyona giggled, apparently not affected by the mention of her father.
"If you don't mind me asking, Feyona, how did you deal with your father?"Elijah politely asked, setting down his glass."How did you overcome it?"
Klaus rolled his eyes at Elijah's sneaky attempt to try to seek information to help Klaus with his own father issues.
Feyona sat up straight, another smile on her face as she happily responded."I killed him. The only way to stop the pain is the get rid of the source of it."
Elijah, utterly transfixed with her background, nodded as she continued."When he was mean I would drift off and make my own world where he wasn't in it and when I killed him, the world came true. But sometimes, I go back to the world that's turned bad, and that's when Zavi pulls me out."
Confused, they all turned to Zavi who simply said."The aftermath of killing him was something she couldn't handle because it didn't fix the mental wounds. Her own world turned dark and sometimes she had nightmares, but she never stops smiling."
Zavi kissed Feyona's cheek, muttering."Isn't that right, duchess?"
Feyona nodded, head resting on Zavi's shoulder and he wrapped his arm around her.
Rebekah smiled, blue eyes shining as she stared at them."You're the perfect couple."
As Feyona smiled, cheek resting against Zavi's she failed to notice Klaus' shaking hand as it turned into a fist.
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