"A Deva spirit or an Elemental as they are more commonly known as, are witches whose spirits and or consciousness is said to be interlaced with that of nature itself. Much like the witches of old were said to be, thus granting these witches a significant hold over nature and all of its aspects as the two are said to be one in the same. "
"Now when you say like the witches of old you mean like the first generation of witches don't you? The ones whose powers you said transcends pass that of the witches today?" I asked as I was finally able to put something together.
"That I do Samantha. And that is why these particular witches are considered sacred to the witch community. Especially seeing as how these witches in their own right are considered to be a supernatural occurrence, you see it is written that first generation of witches were giving free range over nature's gifts. But then one by one they began using their powers for selfish reasons which in turn disgraced and defied countless rules set forth in nature. So in anger nature took back its gifts and for a while the world was without witches. That was of course until nature saw it fit to give its servants one more chance. Only this time nature placed a limit on the amount of powers and access we witches have to its gifts. Only until we witches as a community prove ourselves worthy of its blessings will nature once again bestow upon us the same powers that the first generation of witches so carelessly abused. And that's where the Devas come in their nature's loophole, its test dummy as you will. The elementals are nature's way of testing to see if we witches are ready for such great power. And thou many of us think this a good idea, sadly however these particular witches are only known to manifest within the Demeter bloodline. Mainly because the Demeter's thus far are the only publically known bloodline descended from a first generation witch, as it said to be a prerequisite in other for a bloodline to able to produce such a witch. And to make matters worse Elementals are only born every few decades."
"Wow a test dummy for nature, now that just makes me feel all kinds of warm and fuzzy inside." I replied sarcastically before then going on to ask. "So I take it you think I'm this Deva Elemental whatever witch person?"
"I don't think Samantha I know, as does almost every witch on the other side. And it is for that reason that your mother sealed away your powers and altered your memory."
"What are you talking about my mother never altered my memories." I shot back defensively
"I'm afraid she did, you know the memories you've been seeing. The ones where you're a kid and you not only know about magic but use it. They're real Sam, the ones before are what's fake." Pointed out the original witch
"No, that can't be right. It just can't be." I defended
"I assure you they are Sam." Confirmed Esther
"I don't get it w…wh...Why would she do that to me? Take away my memories? And why only know would they choose to resurface? " I asked in great distress and disbelief, as I now found myself a bit overwhelmed by all this new information, added with the range of emotions I was feeling, and the many unanswered questions that I now had. I hate to say it but my grandmother was right. She said that with every answer I got I'd just have more and more questions and that's exactly what was happening here, right now with Ester. But I still I had to know.
"The memory spell your mother did is tethered to the seal she placed on your powers, so if you're getting back bit and pieces of your memories then it's safe say that the seal has a weak spot somewhere. And obviously this weak spot is allowing for some of your magic to seep through. This explains why you're able to gain access to your powers in time of great distress, and if that's the case and you continue to forcibly push out your powers you will wind up killing yourself." Explained Ester with much caution to her voice. "Now I don't know why your mother thought it necessary to seal you powers, but the first thing that comes to mind is for your protection."
"Protection from what?" I asked
"Samantha back in the day being a Demeter witch let alone The Elemental was a big under taking. These witches were charged with guiding and protecting the witch community alongside a counsel of witches made up of good hearted witches. Who much like the Demeter's followed the Wiccan Rede, which has long since been forgotten. The Demeter's were always at the four fronts. So if anything your mother was probably just trying to give you a normal life. Free of magic, the Demeter name, and all the responsibilities that came with it. Which now begs the question Samantha, knowing everything you know now are you sure you still wish to unseal your powers?"
Upon hearing Ester's last question everything I was feeling and experiencing suddenly disappeared. And all that was left was determination, as I was tired of everyone else either controlling or having a bigger say than me in the way I lived my life. Now maybe this was just me being selfish, or maybe this was just my pride talking but no matter what is was I was ok with it. Which is why my reply to Ester was, "You bet I still want to unseal powers, now more so than ever.
0~o~0
When Esther and I were finished with our little discussion, both her and I exited out the study and posted up at the top of the stair case. Where Esther then proceed to address the few guests that were still left by apologizing for the disturbance that occurred this evening before then wishing them all a good night.
With that the original witch then grabbed a hold of my left hand, instinctually causing me to divert my attention away from looking for one of my friends among the countless patrons to meeting her gaze with that of my own.
"Do not forget what I told you, it has to be done during the full moon. Not before and not after, during. This is a one shot potion." Stressed Esther
"I remember. I promise I won't forget." I assured her.
Following my reassurance, Esther then nodded to me and began making her way back to her study as she was none too pleased with her children right now.
Taking that as my sign to leave, I quickly began to make my decent downstairs. Half way down the stairs I wind up running into Elijah who as luck would have was going in the opposite direction of me.
"Elijah." I called out to the handsome original. "Do you have any idea where Matt or the others have gone off to? They were kind of my ride home." I explained to the suited original
"Sadly to say Matt is on his way to the hospital, and the others left shortly after. But if you wish it would be my pleasure to drive you home." Answered Elijah
"Umm yea that would be great. Thank you Elijah." I smiled
"It's no problem at all Samantha, just give me one second. I need to consort with my mother about tonight's fiasco." Stated Elijah, but instead of just taken off right after like a gentleman he awaited my response.
Not expecting him to await a response I was pretty much taken by surprised when I finally realized that he was waiting for me say something before he'd take off. So in sort of a blunder I quickly got out. "Yeah no go ahead. I...I'll just wait down stairs."
And just like that Elijah rushed up the stairs and after his mother.
As I completed my descent down the stairs I was immediately met by the girl original, Rebekah.
"Well if it isn't the little Salvatore girl." Said Rebekah as she slowly approached me with a drink in her hand. "Still playing pretend family with the Salvatore boys are we?" jibed an obviously buzzed and somewhat spiteful Rebekah.
"Rebekah, long time no dagger." I jibed back
Stopping mid stride instantly after hearing my not so clever comeback, the blonde original narrowed her eyes and snarled at me. "Was that supposed to be funny? You think it hilarious that, that little doppelganger wench stabbed me in the back!?" asked Rebekah, who at this point I was now face to face with. After she so quickly closed the gap between us with her vampire speed, thus shoving me up against a wall with her free hand firmly wrapped around my windpipe. Her face was all contorted as she bared her true face to me.
As I squirmed to get free from under Rebekah's grasp I could hear Kol in the background just edging the female original on.
"Oh come now Bekah, no need to lash out just cause the girl's prettier than you. You know you'll always be second best." Taunted Kol with a grin.
"Yea well we'll see just how much prettier she is after I rip her head off those pretty little shoulders." Declared Rebekah with venom dripping from every word.
"Better be careful Rebekah after all you are dealing with a Demeter." Goaded Kol with a smile
"Oh really, well then that just makes this all the more fun." Commented Rebekah just seconds before she was about to sink her fangs into my neck.
Then just like that I suddenly found myself gasping for air as I was now somehow freed from Rebekah's grasp, and no longer face to face with the overly emotional original.
"Enough. You and Kol have disgraced this family enough for one night." I heard Elijah said.
Turning to my right I instantly see Rebekah pinned against a wall much like she had me pinned just a few seconds ago. Only the one doing the pinning was Elijah, and compared to Rebekah who had her hands firmly wrapped around my throat Elijah's hand was fully opened and just resting at the base of her throat. With only enough pressure to keep her stationary.
"That's twice now you've chosen some pathetic little tart over your baby sister. So much for now and forever, eh Elijah." Spat Rebekah in anger.
"Oh come now Elijah, we were only having a little fun." Smirked Kol
"What has Rebekah gone and done this time?" asked a somewhat amused Klaus as he had just strolled through the front door.
"Ahh Niklaus you're here good. Now let me make myself perfectly clear to all of you. Mother said that she wishes nothing more than for this family to be whole again, in such she has chosen Mystic Falls to once again be our new home. And it is for that dream that she has given her word to the council that she and her children only wish to live in peace among them, and that no harm would come to the people of this town by her hand or the hands of any of her children. And yet twice now Kol and Rebekah have already attempted to break this vow. Which is why I am stating now, should any of you attempt to spit in the face of mother's rules by either trying to harm Samantha, Elena, or any of the other fine people that call Mystic Falls home you will have me to contend with. Do I make myself clear?" asked Elijah in an assertive older brother tone.
"Crystal." Answered Rebekah in contempt
Upon Rebekah's response Elijah then released her.
"Well there goes my enjoyment." Said Kol before then taking his leave of the foyer.
With Elijah no longer pinning her to the wall, Rebekah then took one last mean girl glance at me before then vampire speeding right out the front door.
"Pretty big talk brother, but what's really to stop Rebekah from still going and tearing her throat out, or Elena's for that matter? And Kol from whatever sick twisted perversion he already has planned for the people of this town? Or me for the matter from killing anyone that dares stand in the way of me and something I want? Asked Klaus with a devious grin plastered on his face. "You see Elijah you may talk a good game but I'm afraid your ideal threats alone isn't going to be enough to ensure the safety of your new favorite Demeter witch, let alone the one tonk pony town she calls home."
"Are you challenging me brother?" Asked Elijah with a lifted brow
"Oh of course not brother, I'm just saying that in order for your threat to actually hold merit. You might need to demonstrate to Kol and Rebekah the seriousness of your words." Stated Klaus when an apparent undertone.
"I assure you Niklaus should Kol, Rebekah, or even you decide to test the validity of my warning, I will act accordingly. Now if you'll excuse me, I have to escort the lovely Samantha home." Countered Elijah before then once again extending his right hand out to me.
After I grabbing a hold of his hand, I was then lead by the ever charming and noble Elijah out the front door and towards his car where he would then help me get in on the passenger side before then entering the car himself. Only too then take off in the direction of the Salvatore Boarding house.
0~o~0
As we pulled up to the Boarding house I quickly peered out the window at the front door before then shyly looking over to Elijah.
"So, I guess we're here." I said nervously seeing as the entire car ride over here was done in complete and utter silence.
"Would like me to walk you to your door?" asked the well mannered Original
"No, that's not necessary. Besides I think you've already done more than what is expected of a host. You know saving my life back there and all." I smiled
"Yes well Rebekah and Kol can be quite the impulsive pair, and for that I apologize Samantha." Said Elijah
"You apologize a lot for your family, don't you?" I asked as it had become obvious to me that out of all of Esther's kids Elijah bore the brunt of his sibling's actions, or should I say failings. But what was weird about it was that he did this by choice, mainly due to his moral compass. Which I have to say was one of the things I found most humanizing about him.
"Yes well it's not like they themselves would apologize for their own behavior." Stated Elijah
"Elijah Mikaelson, the honorable original. Well it definitely suites you." I smiled
"You still think me honorable even after I broke my word to you?" asked Elijah with a somewhat remorseful look in his eyes.
Seeing Elijah's right hand still stationed on the gear stick I lightly place my left hand on top of it as I then peered into the Original's soulful eyes. "I think it honorable that you wanted to reunite your family, and I think it honorable that you bare the failings of your siblings as though it was your own. You Elijah are an honorable man, and though you are an undead super old first ever vampire. You're still just a man, and you're allowed to not be perfect and to make mistakes. So do me a favor, don't miss out on life because your too busy watching over your other siblings."
"You Samantha Salvatore are far wiser than your age suggests." Smiled Elijah as he then raised my left hand up to his lips, and kissed it ever so gently.
Unable to stop my face from turning red, I uncontrollably begin to blush as I slowly retracted my hand.
"Good night Elijah." I said as I began exiting the car.
"Good night Samantha." Replied the original.
Now out the car I closed the door shut and shot the handsome original one more smile before then walking off.
"Samantha." Called out Elijah
Stopping almost instantly I quickly looked back to where I knew the original was stationed.
"Would you perhaps like to spend the day with me tomorrow?" asked Elijah
Unable to hide the sheer joy I was feeling I just continued to do a mixture of blushing and smiling. "Yes, I would like that very much." And with that I once again began making my way up to the front door.
Only after I was inside the house did I hear Elijah's car take off. Feeing like I was on cloud nine I just began twirling myself around the foyer, as I reveled in the fact that Elijah Mikaelson asked me Samantha Salvatore to spend the day with him tomorrow. Man could life get any better?