A/N: Special welcome to AlwayForeverO, merlin1234, and sarahem who have either added this story to their favorite list or just recently started following the story. Either which way welcome and enjoy. Also on my profile there's a picture of the Demeter witches, their outfits and the family's second heirloom.

Klaus's POV

I had just not too long ago just came from re-daggering a still dead Rebekah, after having acquired her from Elena in exchange for the life of the Gilbert boy. And now I just find myself standing in the entry way that leads into my unfinished living room, just gazing upon the young Salvatore. As she lay somewhat peacefully on a long slab of wood meant to be used for making a door.

As I stood there watching my newly acquired witch sleep, I couldn't help but reminisce about the first time I had ever laid eyes on a Demeter witch. Surprisingly enough much like Samantha, Gabriella was a tough and overly feisty little witch. She too had a strong sense of right and wrong, and at times would shoot off at the mouth with no regard for she was talking to. All that mattered to her was her convictions. I guess that's something these Demeter witches pass on to one another throughout the years.

It was 1108 AD and all over Europe great and monumental things were happening among countless nations. In Northern Scotland the first Earl of Orkney was appointed, In France Louis VI was beginning his rule following the sudden death of his father, and in Asia the Taira & Minamoto clans were joining forces to take on the warrior monks Enryaku-ji for rule of Japan. And yet here I was in Italy with my siblings during which time the Byzantine Empire was under the rule of the Komnenos dynasty, attending a party being thrown in my family's honor by a very wealthy and prominent land owner known as Eugenio Baroni.

You see since my family's arrival in Italy we've made it our mission to befriend the locals and align ourselves with those in power, and this celebration was a reward for all our troubles. For we had turned a few of Eugenio's soldier's into vampires as courtesy for him helping us acclimate to our new home and for introducing us to people higher up in stature and power than that of himself.

Now though the party was thrown to celebrate me and my family, it also served as a front so that I could meet a very elusive and powerful family of witches. Who up until now have turned down every meeting that Eugenio has tried orchestrating between the two families on my behalf. That is why I had the prominent landowner throw this party in celebration of his human friends the Mikaelsons, and had him invite every influential person or family he knew. In hopes of drawing the Demeter witches out of hiding. Seeing as they too were well associated with those in power.

It had been a few hours now and the celebration had already begun. And anyone who was anyone was here. The huge hall was loitered with all the higher ups ranging from the rich and wealthy land owners, to Kings and Queens, and everyone else in between. So with me and my siblings being the guest of honors, everyone that came out tonight made sure to rub elbows with us. Seeing as everyone wanted to meet the new and influential power that now called Italy home, while the small few that knew about my family's secret attempted to persuade us into either turning them or supplying them with vampire warriors.

Now normally I'd enjoy having people worship at my feet but tonight the constant flattery and endless banter just seemed to agitate me as my mind was on more important things. Unlike a few of my simple minded siblings who just couldn't seem to get enough of all the attention they were grabbing. For example there was Rebekah who was shamelessly enjoying the company of all her male suitors, and then there was Kol who as usual was flirting, toying, and defiling anything that wore a dress, and then of course there's Finn who in spite of our wishes still decided to bring his peasant lover turned vampire, Sage to tonight's event. Elijah however unlike the rest of our family remained by my side, as he too was quite interested in meeting the elusive Demeter witches. Who as we had been told were classified as royalty among the witch community.

It was getting later and I still had not heard the Demeter witches be announced as everyone who entered into the hall was formerly announced to all the other guests. At this point in time Elijah had already gone off on his own as he two had grown tiresome of waiting. So taking this as a sign that the pesky witches had once again evaded me, I finally decided that I'd partake in a few of the delectable ladies that were so shamefully throwing themselves at me earlier in the night. When out of nowhere Eugenio suddenly appears at my side and explains to me that the witches were here and that they'd somehow slipped in unnoticed before then finally pointing out one of the infamous Demeter witches to me. Overly excited by this sudden information I couldn't help but grin in triumph as I slowly proceeded towards the woman that Eugenio had pointed out to me.

As I came up from behind the witch I instantly saw that she was showing a few of the other guests her ring which she explained to them was a family heirloom much like the pendant that hung from off her necklace. Resting just a few inches above her bosoms.

"Those are quite fine jewelries, which if I may says a lot about the owner." I stated causing the witch and the other patrons to turn and face me.

Placing the ring back on her finger the witch then rebuts, "Yes well I personally don't believe that one's jewelry can tell anyone anything about one's self my good sir. However, a person's actions can tell you a lot. Like how rude and intrusive a person is after they not only eavesdrop in on a private conversation, but offer up their own personal opinion on the matter without ever once properly announcing themselves." countered the Demeter witch

The witch's candid remark quickly scared off the other patrons as they were unsure on how I would react to the witch's candor.

So now alone I couldn't help but smile at the witch as I found her candor quite amusing. The woman that stood before me had piercing blue eyes, and long reddish curly hair that was decorated with flowers. She stood about five seven and wore a green and gold dress that went perfectly with both her ring and pendant.

"My apologies my lady, my name is Niklaus Mikaelson. But you can just call me Klaus."

"Apology accepted Sir Mikaelson, and the name is Gabriella Guillary. Now if you'll excuse me." Answered Gabriella before then turning to walk away from me.

Quickly getting in front of her I blocked the witch's exit route. "What's the rush love; I was quite hoping you and I would be able to have a little chat." I smiled

"Lord Mikaelson I know what you and your siblings are and I also know that this party was nothing more than a plow to get me and my family here. And as much as I didn't want to come here tonight, my family and I realized that not showing up and reconfirming our loyalty to those we aligned ourselves with could put countless witches in danger. Now that is the only reason that am I here and I will not allow you to rope me into a sit down because me and my family do not associate with vampires. So once again my lord, if you'll excuse." Declared Gabriella with a courtesy before then making her way around me.

Turning around to see where Gabriella had gone to I wound up seeing her meet up with a girl that had long blonde hair and blue eyes just as piercing as that of Gabriella's. This girl however wore blue and silver dress. Deciding not to make a scene I chose to keep my distance from Gabriella for the rest of the evening as I continued to gather Intel on the stubborn witch and her fellow witches. The most I was able to find out was that the blonde that remained at Gabriella's side for the rest of the night was actually her younger sister and that the entire Demeter bloodline was said to have originated from Greece. Now though these little tidbits were quite insightful I still have to say that the juiciest bit of information that I had acquired about our friends the witches came from my bother Kol. Seeing as my drunken brother couldn't wait to share with me that he had walked in on our older brother Elijah while he was in the midst of sexual act with a pretty young blonde. Though I found it a bit amusing that the well mannered Elijah decided to have a go at it with one of the party goers I must say I wasn't too interested in the mistress or the sorted details. At least not until Kol pointed out the girl to me and wouldn't you know it. It was Gabriella's young sister, so much for the Demeter witches not consorting with vampires. And just like that I found my in with the ever elusive Demeter witches, or so I thought.

Upon hearing the sound of the youngest Salvatore readjusting herself on the long slab of wood I was instantly brought out of my head and back to reality. And so with that I took my leave of the slumbering Salvatore, and went about my night business as usual. Seeing as tomorrow I intend on assessing the young witch's potential.

Sam's POV

Upon feeling the warmth of the sun on my face I reluctantly opened by eyes, prompted myself up into a sitting position and welcomed the day ahead. Or at least I did until feeling a rather unpleasant knot on my back, which was then instantly followed by me remembering that I was still being held hostage by a particular original hybrid.

As a painful groan escaped pass the confines of my lips, I slowly began massage my neck I as I attempted to work out all kinks. Suffice to say that sleeping on slabs of wood isn't the secret to a good night's rest, but what's a prisoner to do. Just then a very cheerful voice suddenly rang throughout the entire room.

"Ahhh there's my little witch. Already up and alert are we? Perfect, because we have a lot of work ahead of us." Stated Klaus before then setting down a takeout bag and two travel cups that were obviously from the grill in front of me. "Eat up love, you have quite the day ahead of you." Added a very cheerful Klaus before then abruptly walking away from me.

Quickly getting to me feet I spin around in the direction of the hybrid. "Why do I have quite the day ahead of me?" I asked just as Klaus banked the corned without answering my question. "Klaus, what's happening today!?" I yelled out for the Original to hear, but just like my previous question it was left unanswered.

3rd POV

Damon had been up for a while by now seeing as he was still reeling from the whopper of kiss he planted on Elena last night. And though in his mind he was still relaying the kiss, the love struck Salvatore didn't let slip that he hadn't seen Samantha all morning which is weird seeing as normally around this time she's already heading out the door. Besides it wasn't like she wasn't home, after all he had seen her bike parked in the driveway when he got last night.

"Hey Sam, get your butt down here and through the door you have school today!" yelled Damon from down in the living room.

But after a few minutes passed without any sign of the youngest Salvatore. Damon decided to take it upon himself to go see what the problem was. After a few knocks on Sam's door without a response the impulsive Salvatore opens the door and sticks his head through.

"Hey Sammy you heading to school today or what?" asked Damon before then realizing that there was no one there. "Sam?" asked Damon as he now entered the girl Salvatore's room. Noticing that Sam's bed had not been slept in last night, and yet her bike was parked in the driveway, the eldest Salvatore began to feel a bit uneasy about the entire situation. So with that Damon pulled out his phone and the first number he called was Sam, but after being sent to voicemail a few times. Damon then began calling all of the Mystic Falls Gang one by one in hopes that Samantha was with one of them.