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"How do you control him?"

Feyona looked up, popping a grape into her mouth as she met Rebekah's gaze."Huh?"

"Zavi."Rebekah took a sip of her wine as she and Feyona made their way out onto the balcony, bored of the men talk."How do you keep him in line?"

Feyona's brow furrowed in confusion until she finally gasped, understanding Rebekah.

"Like puppies?"

Rebekah gave an amused laugh but nodded."Yes."

"I don't."Feyona tutted, dancing her fingers over the railing, giving a mischievous smile."I did with playthings I had. I kept them tied up until they were trained but not Zavi. "

"Not my Zavi."Feyona shook her head as if the thought of hurting her 'sweet little Zavi' was something horrific."Nu-uh, I don't chain up Zavi unless he asks me too."

Feyona giggled after the last part, humming fondly, expression pensive for a moment. Rebekah followed the younger female vampire's gaze when the light haired women turned and looked over at Zavi. The male vampire was sat in the study amongst the older men, chatting as he accepted a glass of blood from Kol.

As if sensing her gaze, his head turned, straightening in his chair and beamed over at his lover. Feyona smiled happily, wiggling her fingers at Zavi before she turned back to Rebekah. Rebekah watched the exchange, mainly Zavi's utterly devout smile when Feyona smiled at him.

"Then why is he like that with you?"

Feyona arched an eyebrow, puzzled."Like what?"

"He looks at you the way a follower would if God appeared before their eyes."Rebekah whispered, both impressed and curious."What do you do?"

Feyona stared at Rebekah for a long moment, cocking her head with a vacant look. Her brow furrowed, as if she didn't understand Rebekah's question.

"I'd slaughter for my little treasure."Feyona whispered, glancing over to Zavi who was speaking with Kol before she gave a nod."I know he knows that."

Feyona gave as much as she could, Zavi knew that and it was more than enough for Zavi.

"Your match will come to you."

Rebekah, who had momentarily been intrigued by the 'Rotten' tattoo on Feyona's cheek as well as the heart tattoo below her right eye.

"Sorry?"

"He'll find you. Whether he's on his way or has to walk through hell, he'll find you. The ones before were runners-up, little toys for you to play with and to keep you busy as your boy comes for you."

"I don't know who, I don't know when but you'll know when he comes. That is the beauty of eternity."Feyona peered over at Rebekah with a friendly look, lips curving up into a smile before she traced a shape of a heart on the Original's cheek."You know that deep down you haven't met him yet but you will."

Rebekah looked dubious yet curious as she stared at Feyona, intrigued by the sincerity in her voice. Rebekah remained frozen in her spot as Feyona lined up her index and middle finger, kissed the tips before pressing it to the small heart tattoo on her cheek then pressed her fingers to the same spot on Rebekah's own cheek.

While she intended to laugh it off, Rebekah found herself saying."He better be bloody worth it."

Feyona gave Rebekah a full smile, giggle falling from her lips, eyes vibrant.

"You're gonna be my friend."

She took a step closer to Rebekah, a bounce in her step, and pulled the Original into her embrace. Rebekah looked utterly puzzled for a long moment, unsure of how to react. She wasn't angry, not like she thought she'd be at such a brazen movement.

Why does Nik always go for the eccentric ones?

She was confused. Confused as to why Feyona wanted to make her feel better about her troubles, why she wanted her to remain hopeful and, in all honesty, why she wanted to be friends. As she thought, Rebekah realized that the hug had gone on for a while, but she didn't pull away.

Instead, Rebekah gave a huff and remained still, rolling her blue eyes before she decided to let Feyona hug her.

At least this one isn't bloody annoying.

And if Rebekah smiled, which she didn't, it was nobody's business but her own.

"So Fee turns to me and asks if we could keep him..."

Zavi followed Kol, Rebekah, and Elijah into the mansion lounge, looking around with an impressed look, mentally praising the hybrid's decorating skills. Kol, almost instantly, sauntered over to the bar despite the fact his glass was filled to the brim, and he smiled when the Original grabbed his glass too. Elijah led him over to the couches while Rebekah chose to remain standing.

"Please, sit."

Zavi nodded, choosing an armchair, taking another moment to observe the paintings."Thank you."

Feyona had taught him to respect his elders, especially the ones who gave them the gift of vampirism. He sat down just as Kol came over with a bottle and a handful of glasses.

"You willingly took in Damon Salvatore?"Rebekah asked with a perplexed look, tilting her head with a puzzled look, watching as the men sat down."Why?"

Zavi raised his eyebrows when she heard the bitterness in Rebekah's voice, but it wasn't foreign to him. Many people used that tone when it came to Damon, himself sometimes. His friend was a pain in the neck most of the time and continuously worked Zavi's last nerve, but that was what he liked about Damon. It was what Feyona liked about Damon; she had no tolerance for those who bored her and Damon never bored Feyona.

"You don't like him?"

When Elijah, Kol, and Rebekah nodded, Zavi clicked his tongue."Correction: all three of you don't like him."

The Originals nodded once more, each Original piping up with a reason when Zavi gave a puzzled look.

"His little bitch of a girlfriend drove a dagger into my heart."

"Stefan and Damon Salvatore stole and concealed myself and my family."

When Zavi's gaze turned to him, Kol gave a one-shouldered shrug."I don't like anyone, mate; they aren't worthy of it."

Rebekah rolled her eyes at Kol while Zavi let out a small laugh, it obvious he had taken a liking to Kol. The blonde Original and Kol bickered for a moment before Rebekah turned her attention back to Zavi, hands on her hips.

"Why do you like him?"

"Damon's a lot of things. Love's bitch, a smug pain in the ass and a bit of an alcoholic."Zavi replied, a thousand more reasons adding to the already long list but he shook his head before adding."But he's never boring."

"And Feyona?"

"She liked his spirit."Zavi answered with a shrug, nodding in thanks to Kol when he was passed a glass."And she can't resist taking in a stray."

"And you haven't been...hesitant about Damon Salvatore bring around Feyona?"The Original asked as courteously as he could, making awkward gestures with his hand when Zavi looked puzzled."He is known for having a strong liking for women that are out of reach."

When Zavi grew even more confused, Rebekah rolled her eyes and moved away from the wall. The blonde shook her head, circling the couch and sat down beside Kol.

"Poor dear."The Original leant forward, speaking without any sign of shyness."What Elijah is trying to say is that are you worried Damon will try and shag your girlfriend?"

"Rebekah!"

Zavi didn't seem surprised and, instead of being defensive, the male vampire simply laughed."Of course not."

"You seem confident."Rebekah thought aloud, leaning back in her seat, crossing one leg over the other."Damon Salvatore may be a vile creature, but he isn't bad on the eye."

Kol's mouth downturned and he nodded before replying."Too bad his personality dims the light on that."

"Firstly because Damon knows that I would feed him his own heart if he did."Zavi replied in a tone that before his mouth curved up into an adoring smile as he thought of the woman he was speaking about."Secondly, Fee is an exquisite, ethereal, live-wire and Damon—while my dearest friend—is anything but good enough for her. He wouldn't be able to keep up with her."

"Hell, I can barely keep up with her. I still wonder what I did to be deemed worthy to touch such a divinity."Zavi cocked his head, a pensive look on his face before he laughed, eyes vibrant as his thumb brushed his daylight ring."She never fails to surprise me."

Rebekah smiled wide at the love Zavi clearly felt, it showed on his face, and the female vampire shared a look with Elijah. Her brother looked uncomfortable, as if he felt as if he were intruding in on something. But he gave a small smile, touching Rebekah's hand fondly when he noticed that, while pleased for the couple, was slightly envious.

But, as his brother and sister looked both flattered and envious, Kol sat at the end of the couch, staring into his glass with an almost bored look. The Original looked to his siblings with a roll of his eyes, shaking his head and muttering to himself.

"Mawkish sycophants, the lot of you."Kol whispered, downing the rest of his drink before he cleared his throat, looking over to Zavi."Sorry, not sorry for breaking your quite annoying saccharine moment but you are aware that my brother wants to steal your girl, right?"

Zavi blinked, snapping out of his daze and he turned his head in Kol's direction, raising an eyebrow. The vampire, as Rebekah and Elijah glared at their brother, shook his head with a simper.

Rebekah glowered at her brother, slapping his arm, hissing."KOL!"

"What? I'm not going to sugar coat it, and it's not like you were tactful. Why else would Nik bring them here other than to either intimidate this bloke or nick his girl?"Kol replied, rolling his eyes when his sister scowled at him before he gave a shrug, drawling."Maybe both if he's feeling shameless."

"Kol!"Rebekah hissed once more, glaring when her brother huffed out a laugh, gently swatting at her hands when she shoved at him."Shut up!"

"I apologize for Kol's..."Elijah paused to shake his head, frowning at his brother out of the corner of his eye when Kol scoffed."brazen remark. He has no shame."

"It's fine."Zavi chuckled, shaking his head, tipping his glass to Kol with a half smile before he downed his drink in one go."It's all good. I know."

Elijah and Rebekah's heads turned in Zavi's direction, the elder Original seemingly surprised for half a second before he quickly composed himself while Rebekah's lips parted as she gaped at the younger vampire.

"Sorry?"

Kol quirked an eyebrow with a nod, shaking his head with a tut. The Original picked up the bottle and took Zavi's glass.

"Oh, so you aren't as vapid as Nik made you out to be."Kol gave an exaggerated sigh as he refilled their glasses, sliding Zavi's across the table and the vampire caught it before it tumbled over the side. "Turns out you're actually quite amusing."

"A compliment from Kol Mikaelson?"Zavi gave a wolfish smile, swirling his drink around in its glass with a hum."This will make Fee's night."

"She is a doll. I can see why you and Nik fawn over her."Kol lazily said, offering Zavi a lopsided smile before he raised his glass at the younger vampire."You poor bloke. We could've created some fun in this mundane town."

Elijah waved for Kol to hush before he asked."You know about Niklaus' intentions?"

"I know Klaus has a thing for Fee, it's painfully obvious-"Zavi's brow furrowed, an expression of discontent appearing for a moment before he shook his head."and I know that when it comes to getting what he wants, Klaus-"

"Usually gets what he wants and doesn't care who he crosses in the process?"Kol cut in, fingertips tapping against his glass before he gave a half-suppressed laugh."Tell me about it."

"Are you not the least bit worried?"Elijah inquired, looking both troubled and somewhat impressed by Zavi's composed nature."My brother is a tyrant but, from what I have witnessed through the centuries, he does seem to have a certain allure that women are attracted to."

"Bloody hell."Kol burst out laughing, head tipping back and he hit his thigh before gesturing to Elijah with a flourish."That, my brother, is called compulsion. He's never been good with women."

"I think you are confusing Nik for yourself."Rebekah piped up with a far too winsome smile, batting her eyelashes at Kol."You have never been able to keep them around for more than just a bedfellow. Well, they've never had the expertise to do anything else. None of them were exactly known for their intellect, were they?"

Kol hummed to himself, cocking his head as Rebekah sent him a sickly sweet smile. He ignored Elijah's head-shake, it obvious to the elder Original that Kol had taken the bait quite happily. Kol had never kept a woman around because he'd never cared for any of them. Not unlike Rebekah who was a stickler for devotion, despite how much pain it brought her.

Zavi cleared his throat, looking away and shuffled back in his seat."This is escalated quite quickly."

Elijah shook his head, wiping a hand down his face as he muttered."You're telling me!"

"Yes, and your admirers have been proper prizes, haven't they?"Kol chuckled once more, raising his eyebrows, his eyes darkening mischievously."Most of them run off the second you start yapping about the wedding which is, if you forgive me for being frank, after you let them into your bed. The rest, well, I suppose we should say that they do get a bit dead."

Rebekah narrowed her eyes in annoyance, hissing out."Shut up, Kol."

Kol feigned upset, hand to his chest as he smirked at his sister before he looked to Elijah."Elijah, have you seen how our sister speaks to me?"

"Yes, but I hardly think you are innocent and I would correct you both but, in this instance, I wholeheartedly agree with her."Elijah calmly replied, raising a hand when Kol opened his mouth to retort and shook his head."Keep your mouth shut."

"I apologise for their petulance."Elijah sent his bickering siblings a warning look before he turned back to Zavi."Where were we?"

Zavi gave a half smile, tipping his drink in Elijah's direction, respecting his focus on the subject.

"I know that Klaus could crush me, i'm not stupid. I know that I couldn't stand a chance against him because he'd kick my ass and you'd all rip me apart."Zavi knowingly said, nodding when the siblings simply smiled in response, and he laughed, looking down and suddenly finding his daylight ring interesting."He's all-powerful and can probably offer her everything I can't, but I can give Feyona what he can't."

"Ohhh, interesting."Kol drawled, leaning forward, arms on his thighs and his hands meeting."And what's that?"

"Me."Zavi answered without a second thought, pointing to himself."It may sound somewhat smug, but i'm what he can't replace."

"Fee needs taken care of; she needs me to be there to pull her out when her mind disengages from reality and run her a bath when she feels her father has come to haunt her. She needs me to recite the same poem to her every night and me to be there in the morning with virgin blood ready."Zavi spoke with such resolute, giving a fond smile before finally looking up and letting his eyes skim over the Originals."And it took me nearly twenty years to earn her trust in order for me to be that person."

"You take such good care of me. What would I do without you, hmm?"

Elijah couldn't help but feel a sharp pang as he listened to Zavi, a part of him feeling pity for the man. The vampire was a mere hindrance in Klaus' mission, something to be removed but he was simply a man in love that would most likely die for his devotion. Elijah had lost loves because of his brother, as had Rebekah and he knew what it felt like to feel as if you were slowly dying at the possible loss of love.

But Zavi's days were possibly limited if he opposed Klaus and, unlike Elijah and Rebekah, he wasn't imperishable.

"For centuries I wandered without purpose, my life meant nothing. Until I met her. I made her smile, and she mended me."Zavi turned his hand, showing the Originals his daylight ring, the lapis lazuli gemstone embellished with Zavi's initial, similar to Feyona's with her own, it obvious she had gotten his ring specially seen to."She picked me, knowing that my love for her could be a sanctuary. She is my salvation and, as long as I can continue to make her smile, I will."

Zavi laughed once more, another adoring smile gracing his handsome face as he continued to toy with the daylight ring around his finger.

"Nothing else matters."

Elijah gave a nod, leaning forward, his hands meeting in front of him as if he were imploring Zavi do do something. Whether it was to remain valiant in the face of the hybrid or run for his life, nobody was sure.

"You do realise that in his pursuit of Feyona may well result in your death, yes?"

Zavi looked up from his daylight ring and met Elijah's gaze, not a trace of trepidation in his dark eyes.

The young man gave a small smile, offering a one-shouldered shrug as he huffed out a laugh, nodding to himself as if coming to a decision.

"It sounds bloody saccharine but what's worth dying for if not love?"

"What do we have here?"

Feyona's index and middle finger walked along the spines books as her she glanced at the titles, humming to herself. The vampire scrunched up her nose when she read a title she wasn't fond of or smiled when she did saw a book she had enjoyed.

Feyona tilted her head as she studied the painting, taking a step forward to look more closely. A large oak tree had been painted in the center of the canvas and, surrounding the oak tree were the Original siblings' names, all in order by birth. Feyona studied the names in puzzlement before realising that the names were inscribed in runic.

Finn and Elijah's names were at the top, Klaus and Kol next until, finally, Rebekah then Henrik. But, there was another name above Finn's, a female's name which was Freya. Despite her knowledge of the Original family, Feyona hadn't heard of the youngest and oldest names so she could only assume they had perished considering that alongside their names were an obelus that indicated death.

"Huh."

The corner of the canvas was signed by Klaus, verifying that he had, in fact, painted it. The light haired vampire spent a moment focused on the signature before noticing a gold plate underneath the canvas.

Always and forever.

"Snooping, are we?"

Letting out a startled gasp, Feyona turned around, almost colliding into the source of the voice. Feyona quickly caught herself before she lost her footing and shook her head, clicking her tongue in a scolding manner. The snowy white haired vampire let her eyes trail up the body of the person who had startled her and arched an amused eyebrow when her eyes locked with blue orbs similar to her own.

Feyona said, pouting up at the Original standing before her, hand over her racing heart."You startled me."

"I can hear that."Hand zeroed on the hand over her heart, a devious smirk growing in smug pride."You're two centuries younger than myself, love, I would've thought you'd be more alert."

"I don't have to be."Feyona grinned, hands behind her back as she leant forward, a girlish giggle slipping from her lips."Many would be a fool to have the sheer audacity sneak up on me."

The Original hummed almost impressively before his eyes darkened and he took a step forward. His hand reached out for her face, but he paused just before his fingers could skim her cheek.

Feyona followed his hand as his fingers beckoned her forward to which she happily complied to. He looked far too complacent at this and beckoned her toward him until she was near enough to hear his whisper.

"I am Klaus Mikaelson, sweetheart, with influence and supremacy that match so-called deities."The Original cocked his eyes, eyes flashing amber as he gave a wolfish smirk."And yet I had the audacity to startle you. What does that make me?"

Feyona blinked several times as she stared up at the Original, seemingly at a loss for a moment. She swallowed, teeth biting down on her lip.

"Uh, mean?"

A predatory grin graced the face of the man in front of her and Feyona's eyes widened in fascination, a glimmer of zest in her eyes.

"I'm a mean man, love."Her lips parted when his eyes flashed amber and gave an almost giddy smile which made the Original's own mouth curve up."You know that, don't you?"

Feyona quirked an eyebrow, a playful glint in her eyes as she gazed up at the charismatic man.

"Uh-huh."

Feyona let out a thrilled squeal, bouncing on her heels, tongue sweeping her lower lip before she bit down on it. She cocked her head, watching curiously when Klaus' gaze left hers and fell to her mouth.

"And yet you stand here before me, undaunted by my infamy."Klaus murmured almost menacingly, walking forward, causing Feyona to take several steps backwards."Instead you embrace this, knowing that I could pluck those heavenly eyes from your skull and keep them as a souvenir to remind me of you."

The Original gave a half smile when Feyona's back hit the bookcase, almost complacent with the fact that she was almost at his mercy. Instead of looking concerned, Feyona continued to stare at him, eyes vibrant and curious as she studied him. There was no fear in her eyes, no worry or hesitance. Just an inquisitive stare as she observed the man that inspired both hate and respect throughout the supernatural community.

"Given the fact that your victims are usually fleetingly remembered, i'm flattered."Feyona replied, teeth skimming her bottom lip as she toyed with the flesh."But, before that happens, you should know i'm a give and take kind of gal."

Klaus gave a hum as his gaze flickered over the woman's face."Is that so?"

The pair nodded, both smiling as Feyona gave a bright smile."Yeah."

"Don't tell me you're still longing for an autograph after you've spent the night dining with royalty."Klaus drawled, hands settling on Feyona's elbows, pulling her closer despite the fact she was trapped between him and the bookshelf."Was our company not good enough for you?"

"Weren't you just speaking of souvenirs?"Feyona replied, tongue running along her teeth, swaying back and forth as she searched the Originals' eyes."I'm thinking something...everlasting."

As she stared at the hybrid, there was only one word that came to mind. Power. And, going by the way he carried himself, spoke and smiled, he knew full well that he held the power.

That was the beauty of power; it didn't matter if you hated or adored the possessor, you were still fascinated by them.

Feyona blinked rapidly, lips parting as the bookshelf she was pressed against shook when the Original's hand pushed against it, his lips curving up when she gave another giddy squeak."Most sweet girls like yourself would run in the other direction when they are face to face with the devil himself."

"I'm not just any girl."The fabled female vampire pulled back an inch, shaking her head with a click of her tongue."I've been called everything from deranged savage to an immature moron. I prefer the term eccentric."

It was Klaus' turn to shake his head as he laughed to himself, blue orbs darkening almost dangerously as he smirked at her almost hungrily. His eyes flickered over her face once more, hands moving down her arms until he grabbed her hands with his own.

"I've figured as much."Klaus replied, he looked down at their joined hands, turning them around so that her palms were facing upwards."Damaged, abused kindred spirits such as yourself and I seek each-other out, it is that of a beacon call."

He let out a long breath, fingertips grazing her palms, tracing invisible patterns and his smile only broadened when the vampire giggled. His smile slowly faded when his focus left her hands, and he gave a curious hum. Letting go of Feyona's hands and fingers brushing underneath her chin as he tilted her head up.

"What do we have here?"The Original mumbled to himself, intrigued by the indelible letters on her cheek, moving her head to the side so that he could get a better look."Very brazen."

"How did this come about?"The hybrid curiously asked, fingertip brushing back and forth her 'rotten' tattoo, pausing ever few seconds to trace a letter."Hmmm?"

Feyona's blue orbs darkened, and she let out a shaky breath, smile fading. She shook her head, heartbeat racing as a booming, demanding and abusive voice called for her. The Original watched her, noticing her fidgeting with the ends of her light hair.

"Love?"

"You're rotten, little girl, inside and out."Her father bitterly spat, giving a wicked smirk when Feyona let out a fearful whimper as his fingertips dug into her cheeks."All the outward beauty in the world can't hide that. You're rotten at the core."

"Very, very bad day.. I couldn't come out of the bad world."Feyona quietly answered, brow furrowing as bits and pieces of the day came back to her before shaking her head with a high pitched giggle."Fee had a bad day and she doesn't remember everything that happened."

She could only recall bits and pieces, most of it was of her giggling to herself while faintly hearing whirring the tattoo gun. Next, she remembered waking up in the parlour with several dead bodies surrounding her, one being the young man who'd done the tattoo. For a long time, whenever she looked in the mirror she saw her father staring back at her, hissing the six lettered word he'd called her all her life.

Rotten, rotten, rotten.

That was until Zavi noticed her sadness and rectified it. Now, the heart tattoo just below her eye was the first thing she saw in the mirror and, unlike before, she smiled. That was all Zavi wanted, was for her to keep smiling and see herself the way he saw her.

"And what about this one?"The Original inquired, now cupping her cheek in his hand as his thumb pressed down on the heart below her eye."Do you remember the story behind this one?"

This time there was no hesitance in her eyes, no puzzlement as she attempted to recall what had happened.

"Zavi made me his canvas."Feyona replied with a broad smile, watching Klaus' thumb brushing back and forth the heart tattoo."I carry his heart with me."

"This is my heart; you now carry it with you always."Zavi whispered wholeheartedly, placing down the tattoo gun next to him and smiled dotingly at Feyona before he leant down and kissed just below the heart, shaking his head when her fingers brushed the rotten tattoo sheepishly."When you look in the mirror, you will know that my love for you surpasses anything else. Nothing else matters."

A snarl came from the Original, an enraged one that made Feyona freeze. She swallowed, eyes flickering over his face, witnessing a series of emotions play out on Klaus' face before his expression became unreadable. The hybrid met her eyes for a moment, searching for something she couldn't understand and he shook his head.

"Very well."Klaus mumbled, fingertip brushing her jawline his tongue skimming over his teeth as he stared at her almost ravenously."But I have a question. Will you answer it?"

Feyona keenly nodded."Uh-huh."

The Original gave a far too satisfied smile, and he gave a moan of approval. He moved closer, if that was possible which gave her no choice but to stare up at him. Klaus' smile widened when Feyona gave a squeak as he pressed against her, large hand cupping her cheek once more.

Klaus' nose brushed Feyona's, eyes gazing into hers as he whispered."You carry his heart but does he carry yours?"

Feyona went silent, eyes wide and she stared at Klaus for a while. Head tilted and blue eyes vibrant, Feyona looked almost compelled as she stared at him. He wasn't sure how long it lasted, but it gave him immense delight.

"I give as much as I can. I'd burn the world for my Zavi."Feyona finally said, a dazed look in her blue orbs and she narrowed her eyes, looking troubled for a moment before she gave a firm nod."He knows that."

Feyona had never felt such a bond she had with Zavi. She'd had a void in her heart before he had come along. For centuries she hadn't felt anything close to tenderness before he came along. He'd taught her how to feel things such as affection and fondness. He'd given her clarity, he'd become her tie to reality, and Feyona couldn't see herself functioning without him.

She was utterly besotted with Zavi.

Klaus shook his head with a tut, fingers tapping Feyona's cheek in an almost reprimanding manner.

"Love, i have no doubt that you are deeply attached to your fawner, but that wasn't an answer."Klaus' voice lowered, eyes following his thumb as he traced the outline of her mouth."Does he carry your heart?"

"Niklaus!"

The hybrid rolled his eyes and turned in the direction of the source of the voice. Elijah stood by the door, dark eyes pinned to Feyona and Klaus. He shook his head as he gave the pair a once over, evidently uneasy with how close they were.

"Brother!"

Elijah shook his head, growing more upset with how pleased Klaus looked with himself, as if he had struck a goldmine. The hybrid seemed anything but apologetic with a grin plastered on his face, not even attempting to step away from Feyona considering their close proximity.

Elijah looked to his brother, slowly making his way into the room, giving Klaus a demanding look."What do you think you're doing?"

Feyona sent Elijah a vibrant smile, her fingers brushing the heart tattoo on her cheek."We were talking about my Zavi."

The elder Original's eyes shifted to Feyona, and he offered her a polite smile, smoothing down his suit jacket as he approached the pair.

"You don't need to explain yourself, Feyona, i'm not wary about your intentions."Elijah held out a hand for the female vampire, daring his brother to make a move as he guided Feyona away from Klaus."It's Niklaus' intentions i'm cautious of."

The hybrid's eyes darkened when Feyona's warmth was no longer surrounding him, and he snarled at his brother.

"Why don't you return to the dining room?"Elijah gestured to the exit, smile still on his face despite the glare he was sending his brother."Given how Zavi and Kol have been sharing stories, i'm sure my sister is in need of female company."

"Ignore him, love."Klaus shook his head, holding out a hand before Feyona could comply and he glared at Elijah."There is no need for that, Elijah. We were getting along just fine by ourselves."

"Nonsense, Niklaus, this is gathering, and you would hate to be rude, would you?"Elijah's smile brightened when he looked to Feyona, stepping aside and in front of his brother."Please, I insist. I'm sure Kol is just waiting for your questions."

Feyona pursed her lips, a pout on her face as she looked back at the study. There had to be centuries of books, journals, paintings and other things that she had been curious about. Not to mention the souvenir she'd been talking about. But she could sense the tension between the brothers and even Feyona knew when to give up.

She gave a respectful nod to Elijah, wanting anything but to upset vampire royalty and smiled."Of course."

Both Originals sent her a smile, Klaus' more wolfishly playful than Elijah's polite one and Feyona covered her mouth with her hand to hide a giggle.

The light haired vampire looked to the brothers, gaze lingering on the Original before she spun around on her heels and skipped out of the study. She shut the door behind her, but Elijah remained quiet until she was out of earshot before he looked back to Klaus.

Klaus knew that look; it was the famous scolding look.

"Explain yourself."

"Isn't it obvious? I was simply being a good host and entertaining our guest."Klaus smiled far too happily at Elijah which meant he was anything but pleased with his interruption, and he forced a pleasant tone as he continued."For future reference, Elijah, you might want to knock, you did ruin the mood."

"This is my study; I don't need to knock and, given your predicament, i'm quite sure my sudden entrance was perfect timing."

"Your sudden entrance was impolite."

"Oh, I apologise, Niklaus."Elijah feigned sympathy, a rare moment of sarcasm in his voice as he thought of how too close his brother had been to Feyona."If fondling our guests is considered courteous then I completely offer my apologies, I can now see that i've overstepped the mark."

Klaus gave a hearty laugh, reaching over and patting Elijah's shoulder with a broad smile. He nodded at Elijah, taking a step back and wagging a finger at him.

"I can see why sarcasm isn't your forte, brother."

"And morality isn't yours."Elijah quickly retorted in monotone, brushing the shoulder Klaus had patted with a shake of his head."I guess we all have our flaws."

"And what about Zavi? Is he a mere roadblock in your dissolute mission?"Elijah asked as he watched his brother turned and made his way over to one of the many fitted bars that had been built in around the mansion."Are you are more than comfortable with possibly ruining a relationship?"

As soon as the words left him, Elijah shook his head. His brother was hardly the bastion of integrity.

"Her little pet is hardly a rival."Klaus replied with a waved of his hand, looking over the bottles before he snapped his fingers with a large smile, picking one up."And given the fact that you constantly berate me for my brashness, it is apparent that he isn't the sharpest knife in the drawer."

"Zavi is young but he is not an imbecile. He is well aware of what you're trying to do."

This didn't seem to startle Klaus one bit and the Original huffed out a laugh, drawing in

"Then why hasn't he made a move?"The hybrid asked, turning around to face his brother with a far too complacent smile."I suspect another man robbing your girl might rile a bloke up."

"Your ego has always been your strength and your weakness, brother."Elijah shook his head with a click of his tone, reaching out and taking the glass from Klaus' hand, swirling the drink around before he gave a small chuckle."Despite the 'imperishable' power you possess, I believe it doesn't compare to the love they share. Love, whatever form it comes in, prevails."

"Is that so?"

Elijah seemed almost puzzled by Klaus' lack of interest in Elijah's attempt to provide vital information that could prove Klaus' mission foolish. Then again, Elijah scolded himself for expecting anything but his brother's determination to intensify at the thought of competition.

"You doubt the century-long love they share?"Elijah asked, prepared to chastise his brother for his megalomaniac tendencies before he got himself into trouble once more."You doubt what he means to her? Or do you believe that you can offer something more alluring and promising than the security, clarity and the loving haven he's provided?"

Klaus, once again, shook his head with a laugh, as if he were amused and unworried about Elijah's argument.

"I don't doubt that she is fond of him, but I doubt that he is enough for her."Klaus scoffed with an almost annoyed laugh, making a shooing motion as if he was attempting to rid of Elijah's point."Feyona burns with such intensity that i'm sure it is almost impossible to tame. And, i have no doubt that the boy is a dedicated suitor, but the problem is that he has become far too obedient and dull."

"Really?"Elijah raised a curious eyebrow, shaking his head once again with a half amused and half exasperated laugh when Klaus nodded."Please regale me as to why you believe that."

"Kindred souls think alike, brother."Klaus replied, tone mirroring that of a purr and he flashed his eyes amber, tongue running along his teeth."For souls like Feyona and I, power is the ultimate aphrodisiac..."

Klaus offered his brother a small smile, reaching out and taking the glass back.

"The girl is bored, and a house with a picket fence is not enough for her. She is a whimsical, wild little thing that likes to cavort with those who can keep up with her. Her fire has become lustreless because of her little pet..."

Klaus paused long enough to down his drink, a hearty, almost ravenous cackle following as he clasped a hand down on Elijah's shoulder. He squeezed Elijah's shoulder far to firmly and gave a wolfish grin, a look in his eyes that worried his brother.

Klaus tilted his head, blue eyes darkening and a roguish grin curving at his mouth.

"But I, brother, am sure that I have just the right touch to set ignite her."

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