And yet again another chapter comes your way. Please enjoy and don't forget to review. I know this chapter is very late. I apologize really college has been in the way recently. To make up for my tardiness I have extended this chapter. Here goes nothing…

The Mikelsons and the Petrovas…

Preface from chapter 11…

"I couldn't believe what was happening…as quickly as she came she disappeared. I brought the baby inside and the staff and I took care of her and even named her…I thought of tracking Lucy down…but I thought that Bonnie would have a much better life away from her mother…" "That cursed woman! Abandoning her own child!" Klaus spoke in pure rage, this time chucking a glass clear across the room. The dinner party was pulled from their thoughts by the sound of dishes cluttering to the ground in the kitchen…

Chapter 12…

The Mikelson Estate 1745…

"Uh oh", thought little Bonnie Bennet as the dishes came cluttering to the ground. "I'm definitely dead now…" she said in a whisper. Little had the dinner party in the dining hall known, someone had been listening in on their argument. Bonnie had tears in her eyes as she heard the exchange between Klaus and her grandmother. She knew she had to remain hidden until her Gramps confessed the truth to the Mikelsons, and now the time had finally come. "That cursed woman! Abandoning her own child!" Bonnie heard the shouting from one of the masters, and she peeped from the side of the kitchen door. Just then a glass came flying in her direction smashing into the wall a few feet away from her. At this bonnie closed her eyes and mistakenly released a violent magical wave which caused all the dishes in the kitchen to break.

The conversation in the dining hall seized and Bonnie heard several sets of footsteps approaching the kitchen. Bonnie panicked and did the only thing she could think of…she hid. Bonnie opened the pantry cupboard door with lighting speed and got in closing the door after her. She heard several people enter the kitchen. "What in hell happened here?" Klaus asked as he took in the scene in his kitchen, broken cutlery lay all over the kitchen floor and several ingredients were sprawled across the kitchen walls. Elijah surveyed the scene and heard what sounded like panicked breathing and a tiny erratic heartbeat.

Klaus heard it too and began to approach the pantry. The heartbeat sped up and the breathing became muffled. Klaus opened the door sharply to find a raven haired little girl hugging her knees with her right hand over her mouth. Elijah appeared next to his brother who currently wore a look of confusion and shock. Elijah looked to see the girl staring at him with tears in her emerald coloured eyes.

He crouched down so that he was at eye leave with the child. "You must be Bonnie, correct?" He asked gently and the girl curled up and crawled further away from them. Klaus took the same position as his brother. "We aren't going to hurt you love, but you need to come out of this cupboard." Klaus said before he made a grab at Bonnie's arm to get her out. "Bad move…" he thought as the child closed her eyes and a wheel of cheese came flying at Elijah and himself, hitting them both square in the gut.

"Ouch!" Elijah said softly as he tried to regain his composure. Katherine came running into the kitchen a few seconds later. She ran over to Klaus and Elijah and looked into the pantry to find her friend. "Bonnie…what are you doing in there?" Katherine asked as Bonnie ran to her and grabbed her tightly. Katherine had managed to calm Bonnie down. She then turned to the Mikelson brothers who were still in pain. "Mr Klaus are you alright…?" Katherine asked. "Just fine love…" Klaus responded out of breath. Bonnie stared at the Mikelsons as she refused to leave Katherine's side. Katherine reassured her that the Mikelsons would not harm her. "I'm sorry…I didn't mean to hurt you with the cheese…sometimes I can't control it…" Bonnie spoke softly. "Quite alright my dear, your actions were obviously unintentional." Elijah responded finally standing up.

The group lead Bonnie to the parlour where Rebekah and Ayana were already seated. Josie was ordered to take Katherine, Caroline and Stefan to the guest room and Ashton and Levern tended to the mess in the kitchen. Klaus began "Nana, you failed to inform us that little Bonnie here is a witch…" "And a very powerful one at that…" Elijah added while rubbing his abdomen. That cheese wheel really did a number on him. "Her powers began to peak very early, ever since she was a baby. I have been teaching her but she hasn't quite grasped the concept of control just yet…" Ayana answered. "Has her mother inquired about her at all?" Rebekah asked Ayana. "No child not even once." Klaus scowled at this answer. "And her father?" Elijah added. Ayana just shook her head.

Klaus looked at the little girl who sat quietly and kept her head down as if afraid they would throw her out onto the streets. She was a very beautiful child, then again her mother had been quite the looker herself and he would know… Well since her wretched mother refuses to claim her and her father is unknown, she will now become a child of this house." Klaus stated, and Bonnie turned her head sharply and stared at him awestruck by his words. "Yes, I agree Bonnie is now under the care of our family and will be treated as such." Elijah confirmed and Ayana had tears in her eyes. "Thank you so much my children. Thank you…" Ayana said through tears and Rebekah assured her that no thanks were necessary, it was the least they could do after all the care she had provided for them over the years. Klaus addressed little Bonnie "you aren't going to go anywhere; you are staying right here with us." Bonnie smiled widely and Klaus continued "You can have any available bedroom you would like." At this Bonnie broke down and buried her face in her hands. Elijah went over to her and picked her up. "There, there little one, no more tears…you're home now."

Several days later…

Stefan Petrova rose early that particular morning, he had slept well cradled next to his sisters and today his felt energised and ready to play. After his bath he ran into the expansive front yard of the Mikelson mansion. He found Klaus standing in front of what looked like a wooden frame with several coloured circles of different sizes. He watched silently as the Original removed arrows from the target and stepped back to shoot them again. Klaus took his stance and aimed his bow with his left hand and drew back the arrow with his right, he focused and released the arrow which hit the target with a perfect bullseye. Stefan stood amazed by the whole thing, his mouth opening in awe as Klaus shot several arrows with lighting speed all of them on point.

Klaus lowed his bow, when a very excited Stefan approached him. "Wow Mr Klaus how did you do that?" he asked. "It is quite simple once you get the hang of it." Klaus answered the boy with a smile. Stefan watched as Klaus landed more perfect shots. "Uh…Mr Klaus…could I perhaps try what you are doing…?" Stefan asked nervously as he shifted from one foot to the other. "Certainly boy, what do you say I teach you how to shoot some arrows?" At this Stefan nodded franticly smiling at the offer. Klaus walked over to the target to retrieve the arrows, "Now Stefan, this sport is called Archery, and this is called a bow and arrow." Klaus explained as he picked up the items. "That over there is called the target and the red circle in the middle is the bullseye. The aim is to shot the arrows so they hit the bullseye, understand." Stefan nodded.

"Alright, come over." Klaus called Stefan over. He then showed the boy how to hold the bow and arrow correctly and how to close one eye and focus on the target. After a few tries Stefan finally land a hit on the target. "Yes!" he exclaimed in joy and Klaus praised the boy for his outstanding efforts. "Well done my boy! Keep practising and soon enough you'll never miss the bullseye." Almost two hours later Klaus and his young protégé were still in the front yard practising. Little Stefan was getting better and Klaus was amazed at how quickly the boy had progressed. He was soon hitting the bullseye on almost every attempt. "You're a natural Stefan, such talent at such a young age!" Klaus praised. Klaus was stunned when Stefan launched himself at him gripping his legs in a tight hug. "Thank you Mr Klaus…you're the best teacher ever…". The child whispered to him in appreciation. He reminded Klaus so much of himself. He remembered when his father had tried to teach him this sport. Purely for survival purposes and hunting. Mikel had been cruel and harsh, every time he missed he was beaten and insulted but when he landed a shot he was never praised. Klaus vowed to never be like his father ever. Their moment was interrupted by Ashton bring a message from Elijah. "Sir, Master Elijah wanted me to inform you that he needs to meet with you in the office. He says it is very urgent." Aston relayed and left to attend to his work.

"What is so urgent that it needs my immediate attention brother?" Klaus asked as he entered the office and found Elijah with a stressed look on his face, seated at the massive wooden desk. "The accounts have backed up Niklaus, we have not been attending to them due to our fleeing. Our investors and investments have to be sorted out immediately before we lose them both." Klaus let out a heavy breath, he understood exactly what his brother was saying, and he knew it would take a lot of time to get their paperwork in order. "Well, we have no choice brother… we have to do this by ourselves. Get Rebekah and send word for Levern to serve us coffee. We're in for a long day…" Klaus said with a sigh and both brothers moaned in annoyance. They really did hate attending to the accounts but they preferred doing it on their own. Mikel could be anywhere and they would never risk a lead being leaked out to him.

Almost five hours later the original siblings were still shut up in the main office, papers piled up on every side. Books lay open and sprawled over desk and floor and the room smelled of coffee and alcohol. The sound of the Mikelson's chattering and the loud ding of the keys on their industrial calculators could be heard from the outside. The children were all curious as to where the Mikelsons could be, they had been playing on their own for hours and have not once heard from them in all that time. The children decided to investigate and turn their search into a game. They split up, each of the four children on their own to cover more ground. Katherine decided she would search the bedrooms, and Caroline would take the first floor, Stefan would search the grounds outside and Bonnie would look through the kitchen and the ground floor.

Katherine ran up to the second floor of the mansion. She started from one end of the hallway and looked in every room. She peeped into the room on the far left of the west wing, she could tell straight away that it was Mr Klaus' room. The room held a massive sized bed in the middle next to it lay a nightstand and the room had its own fire place with several artworks that covered the walls. She searched around the room a bit and continued her search. The next few rooms were empty, probably guestrooms, she then came to the room in the middle of the hallway.

She knocked twice gently and when she received no response she quietly opened the door. She knew immediately the room belonged to Miss Rebekah. The room was done in a beige, cream and white which made it look regal and beautiful. The vanity was what caught the girl's eye as she approached it slowly. The table was covered in expensive jewellery and make-up and Katherine was in awe. She picked up the stunning pearl choker and placed it around her neck. She gazed at herself in the mirror and pulled model like poses. She laughed to herself and returned the necklace to its rightful place and exited the room.

She passed a few more empty rooms until she came upon one at the end of the opposite side of the hall. She was now in the east wing, she had again knocked and gotten no response so she went in. This particular room was different from the others. It was done in dark colour, with dark wood furniture and a fireplace. It held a medium sized dark wood desk, but the most striking feature was the impressive bookshelf in the corner. Katherine went in slowly and looked around once she was convinced that no one was there she went straight for the bookshelf. There were books of every colour and size on the shelves.

A white book at the corner of the second shelf stood out and Katherine reached to take it out. She grew afraid when the entire bookshelf started to move and open from the right side out almost like a book itself. Once the shelf halted the brunette moved to look at the other side. She never expected what she found. It was more books! But these looked different from the ones on the display shelf. These books were all the same colour. Black, with gold numbering on the spine. The numbering was actually dates, years to be more specific. Katherine pulled out the book that read 1467, she took it to the desk, pulled out the chair and began reading. As she read she found that it was no normal book at all it was a journal.

Greece- 18 March 1467

I saw her today, I could not believe my own eyes. I saw her shopping for dresses at the local store, her lady in waiting right beside her. She is still as beautiful as the day I met her if not more. I could not help but stare at her. Her utter beauty was stunning to all around her. I was not the only suitor she had attracted. Scores of men, some even accompanied by their wives gazed upon her beauty. I have waited for the opportunity to see her again for two centuries. But alas, I could not approach her, for father was close behind and if I had met with her father would surely have her slaughtered. So, in an effort to protect her I had to let her be. My beautiful Tatia, until we meet again my love…

Katherine closed the journal and quickly returned it to the shelf making sure to close the secret shelf after. Whoever wrote that journal was obviously in love at that time. Whose journal was it though? She knew the room she stood in was Mr Elijah's, it had to be, his was the only room left. But the date on the journal had read 1467, that was a very long time ago and Mr Elijah wasn't that old. Katherine left the room still confused as to whose journal she had read, and more importantly why Mr Elijah had them in his room.

Caroline was having no luck in finding the Mikelsons. She searched every room on the first floor and she found nothing. She walked across the hall to the east wing, and she came upon the forbidden door with the howling wolf. This was the same room Bonnie had told her not to go near, but Caroline couldn't help herself she lifted a tiny hand and traced the carving on the door. She didn't understand what was so bad about this room the wolf on the door looked so pretty. She eyed the brass door handle and looked around to see if anyone was watching her. She turned the handle slowly only to find the door was locked. The little blonde huffed and walked away slowly.

"No one except Gramps and Levern in the kitchen." Bonnie spoke to herself as she walked to reach the parlour room where she found Josie busy dusting the ornaments. She greeted the perky maid and made her way across the mansion. She stopped short when she heard muffled voices coming from a random double door room. She got closer and pressed her ear to the door. "Damnit, this blasted device stops working now…" Elijah cursed the bulky gold coloured calculator. It resembled a type-writer with similar looking keys. Bonnie had finally found the Mikelsons! She had won the game. She knocked at the door softly and then slowly entered the massive office. The Mikelsons were unaware of her presence as she surveyed the room. She found Elijah and Rebekah seated together at a desk surrounded by stacks of paper and two funny looking machines. Klaus was seated on one of the chairs hunched over a thick book that rested on the table in front of him.

"Bekah, divide these numbers for me." Elijah told his sister handing her a sheet of parchment. "Sorry big brother I have my own numbers to divide at this present moment." Rebekah replied. "Arrgh! Does anybody know what seventy-four thousand, nine hundred and sixty-five divided by eight hundred is?" "Ninety-three point seven one!" Bonnie piped up and immediately regretted it. When the Mikelsons turned their attention to her. She covered her mouth with her hand. "What did you say Bonnie?" Rebekah asked. Bonnie just shook her head in panic. "Speak child, what was your answer?" Elijah implored. Bonnie took her hand off her mouth and said in a soft voice. "Ninety-three point seven one…". "What is she talking about?" Klaus asked confused. "Nik, I believe she was answering Elijah's question about division." Klaus rose from his seat and grabbed his sister's calculator and punched in the figures. "Impossible…" Klaus whispered completely stunned. "She's correct…" he added, turning the device toward his siblings to look. "Astounding…" Elijah uttered. Rebekah woke from behind the desk and approached Bonnie. "Bonnie love, who taught you all of this?" "Nobody Miss Rebekah, I do the conversions for Gramps whenever she bakes, it isn't difficult for me…" Bonnie answered back.

Soon enough Bonnie was seated behind the desk next to Elijah and Rebekah, the originals giving her more mathematical problems to solve and she impressed them further by answering all correctly. "She's a pure genius!" Elijah chuckled. "We must have her tutored." "I agree, in fact all of the children need teachers. Send for Ashton, have him search for credited tutors in the city." Klaus stated. "Our children must be educated." Klaus smiled as his siblings agreed. He was beginning to grow very fond of these children indeed.

Ok so I know I kept you waiting for so long, once again I apologize. Future chapters may also take a bit of a while, and I ask for your patience. This is also your last chance for the Bonenzo or Kennet ship. As next chapter the ship will be introduced. Please don't forget to leave a review. Peace and Love to you all…xoxo…Delena Revengero…