Here goes nothing…
Chapter 10…
NOLA 1745…
Katherine Petrova stared out at the beautiful ocean as it neared the harbour. The ships were magnificent and she had never seen something so big in her life. She couldn't help but grin widely at the sheer beauty of it all. It was so much to take in at one time. Katherine felt a presence next to her. It was Klaus, and she turned to face him and smiled. Klaus looked down at the little girl and spoke, "Enjoying the view love." Katherine nodded vigorously.
"It's so beautiful, really it is. Look at the sunrise Mr Klaus! Have you ever seen something so wonderful?" Katherine asked and Klaus could not hold in his smile. "The most beautiful sunrises are in Milan, Italy." What brilliant colours! The sun just peaking over the mountains." Klaus exclaimed using his hands to show the sunrise action. Katherine looked enthralled by his description. "Wow! I wish I could visit Milan one day." "Would you really like too? I would be glad to take you along with me someday." Klaus offered. "Really Mr Klaus?" "Yes, love really." "Thank you so much Mr Klaus!"
Katherine hugged Klaus tightly and the force made Klaus stumble abit. He chuckled and embraced the child. She was such a sweet and brave girl. She and her siblings deserved much more for what they have been through. The ship's loud horn broke them out of their moment as the ship approached the port. Elijah was ready standing near the banister. Both the vampires and children were ready and eager to get into NOLA.
NOLA 1745…
The group disembarked the ship and thanked the crew for their hospitality. The vampires along with three little children were now in the streets of NOLA waiting for a carriage to get them. "Never thought I would see these streets again…" Rebekah remarked looking around with a smile on her face. She loved NOLA just as much as her twin. "Like coming home…" Klaus trailed off. He felt his pocket for his treasured necklace only to realise that it wasn't there. Klaus dropped his bags and began to search his pockets frantically. "Something wrong brother?" Elijah asked. "My wolf pendant! It's gone!" Klaus said in a panicked voice, looking like a madman toppling over his luggage to search for the talisman. "Perhaps I lost it when we went overboard… ARRRRRRGHHH WHY! WHY! WASN'T IT ENOUGH THAT I DEALT WITH A PSYCHO CAPTAIN THAT TRIED TO KILL US AND THEN ALMOST DROWNING! NOW MY NECKLACE IS GONE!" Klaus screamed in pure frustration and Stefan ducked behind Elijah's leg, afraid by Klaus' sudden outburst.
"Nik, relax please, at least we're alive and well and so are the children. We will be home soon, just hang on, I know that pendant was very special to you but it's gone and you can't search the whole Atlantic Ocean for it now can you…" Rebekah tried to reason with her frustrated and deeply saddened twin brother. Klaus registered his sister's words and nodded in acceptance. She was right, it was gone and he couldn't do anything about it now. Klaus knelt and repacked the bag that he had manhandled earlier. He glanced at the children and saw a sleeping Caroline in his brother's arms. The tiny blonde's head was drooped over Elijah's shoulder and she slept peacefully. Klaus smiled at the sight. She was just something else this little one, so much light and joy radiating from her. He immediately felt calmer and adjusted himself as the carriage approached.
The carriage stopped near them and they all got in comfortably. The carriage started to move and Rebekah could think of nothing but to soak in a hot bath. A short while later the carriage stopped outside a huge mansion. Stefan's mouth hung open in utter shock. "Whose house is that?" he asked. "That's our house Stefan." Klaus replied. The boy looked at his older sister who just as awestruck by the mansion as he was. Beautiful was not the word to describe this place. It was so much more than that. The mansion itself was face brick. It had light brown finish which made it look even more regal. The lawn was massive in size, the lush greeny immaculately manicured. There was a tall angel shaped water fountain at the centre of the garden.
Klaus opened the carriage door and got off. He breathed in the scent of the freshly cut grass and the dew of the morning. He relaxed his mind and wore a smile on his face. "Come children, we're home…"
As they approached the front door a sleepy Caroline awoke rubbing her blue eyes. "Morning love, did you have a good rest?" Elijah inquired. Caroline nodded and laid her down back on Elijah's shoulder. She suddenly bolted upright at the realisation of where she was. They crossed the threshold of the house and two servants immediately greeted them. Elijah placed Caroline down and she stood with her star struck siblings. The house was just as amazing inside as it was outside. "And who are our little guests?" one of the female servants asked. "Josie, this Katherine, Stefan and Caroline Petrova. They will be staying with us from now on." Klaus stated. "How wonderful!" Josie replied a genuine smile on her pretty face. She looked to be in her early twenties, with dark hair and green eyes.
"MIKELSONS! HOW DARE YOU THREE ENTIRE THIS HOUSE WITHOUT SEEKING ME OUT FIRST!" A withered old African American woman said, walking toward them with a wooden spoon in her hand, waving it in a threating manner. The three original siblings faces lit up at the sight of their nanny and long-time mother figure. "Nana! We missed you so much!" Rebekah said and went for a hug. The old woman hugged her back tightly. "It's so wonderful to see you all again." Ayana hugged Elijah and Klaus and they both lifted her up into the air. She gave a small squeal and whacked them with her wooden spoon. The brothers giggled and tried to dodge the hits.
Ayana caught sight of the young kids watching the scene with smiles on their faces. "Who are these precious little ones?" "We found them abandoned in a forest, they we starved and very weak. We brought them with us." Klaus explained. "Where are their parents, son?" Ayana asked. "They were killed by an 'animal'." Rebekah added. "Poor babies! Poor, poor babies!" Ayana said going to engulf them in a warm motherly hug. "We must keep them with us. They will stay here!" "They are staying with us Nana. We would never leave them." Elijah responded. "Tell me what are your names babies?" "I'm Katherine Petrova Mam, this is my brother Stefan and my sister Caroline." "What precious names. Why, you poor children look thinner than sticks! You must eat now; you all must be so hungry. I going to prepare dinner for you all."
"Thank you very much Mam" Stefan said shyly. "Oh you're welcome honey, and please sweetie pie call me Nana, everyone around here does." Ayana said with a smile and Stefan chuckled. "Josie, love would you please take the children upstairs and bathe them before dinner." Rebekah asked the young servant. "Of course Miss Rebekah. I'd be happy too, come children." Josie ushered the children up the winding staircase to the bathhouse on the second floor.
The children were lead away and two more servants descended the stairs. "Ashton, Levern nice to see you two." Elijah chuckled at the brother and sister duo that worked for them. "Master Elijah, Master Klaus, Miss Rebekah…we are so glad to see you." Levern said joyfully. The two servants were the children of the previous workers of the mansion. Their father still worked at the villa the Mikelsons had in New York. Ashton was around 18 and his sister 15 years of age. They had grown very close to the Mikelson family and the originals treated them as family. "I need you two to run an errand for me." Klaus addressed the siblings. "Yes sir, whatever you need." "Good, go out and get as much children's clothing as you can. Sets for a boy aged four and girls aged eight and four."
The young servants stood perplexed. "Children's clothing…are you planning to donate to the local orphanage, Sir?" Ashton asked. Klaus smiled. "We have some children that are going to be staying with us from now on." "We do! That's amazing. I can't wait to meet them. Come Levy, let's go get those items." With that the servants were off into town. The siblings were tried and weary and retired into their respective bedrooms to freshen up before dinner time.
So, the originals are back in NOLA, I wonder what new adventures await the Mikelsons and the Petrovas. Thank you so much to those who review and follow this story. You guys keep me writing. I do apologise if some chapters are late, college is a bitch at the moment… Peace and Love always…xoxo…Delena Revengero.