A/N: I hope I did this chapter justice. I struggled half way through, but hopefully I got the main points across. I won't guess on how many chapters are left because I keep adding more lol.

I apologia for any mistakes, when I copied this over some of the text had been missing. So i will say sorry in advance.

I have realised that I have put the lyrics down in my chapters, but I never stated who they were by. So I will list them here.

Chp 1 - Forever and Always by Parachute

Chp 2 - Burn It To The Ground by Nickelback

Chp 3 - Life Without You by Stanfour

Chp 4 - The Other Side by Parachute

Chp 5 - Bring Me To Life by Evanescence

Disclaimer: I do not own any of the characters, they all belong to the writers and creators of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals. The only exception is Eliza.

Forever and Always

Part 5 – Bring Me To Life

Elijah didn't know what to expect. The noble original knew long ago that he was with the right woman. She had a compassionate soul and even knowing that his family would treat her actions as a betrayal, it didn't stop her from taking his feelings into consideration.

Elena had gone to the devil himself. He couldn't fault her actions, he had been separated from his siblings for centuries and only in the last decade before his curse had they been reunited. A decade together was nothing compared to the millennium they could have shared. His want for family was always his weakness. Family above all he had once claimed and it was true. He would stand by his family until a White Oak Stake pierced his heart, he would protect them and he would die for them.

He had wished that his younger brother hadn't been so vindictive and stubborn. The werewolf half spurred on his anger and combined with heightened emotions from his vampire side, he was the perfect example for the word 'troubled'. Klaus would be a perfect study for psychiatrists and probably more departments of science. His temper was a force to be reckoned with and even the elder brother wasn't able to keep him in check.

Elijah had known that his brother always had plans, he half expected him to lash out at Elena at first sight. But what was surprising was he hadn't found Eliza in the last two decades, so how had he found her now. She was clouded by spells and protected by witches and yet it seemed that Klaus had known for a while. Why act now?

~BringMeToLife~

How can you see into my eyes like open doors?

Leading you down into my core where I've become so numb

Without a soul my spirit's sleeping somewhere cold

Until you find it there and lead it back home

~BringMeToLife~

He had shouted and tirelessly tried to fight through the cloak that separated them, but to no avail. He couldn't stop his brothers action. Watching and slowly breaking as his daughters life slipped away before him. Rejuvenating him. He didn't want her life source. He'd trade his life for hers, give everything back that his brother had taken. But he could already feel the magic coursing through him.

Where he once felt nothing, just a numbness that couldn't be fought, he suddenly felt warmth. It wasn't much but he was beginning to feel the darkness leave his tired body. There was no light, just darkness. He was slowly disappearing from Elena's side, left in a void until his own body was ready to take control.

Grey veins that once covered his body were slowly fading. The dull colouring to his body was becoming pinker by the minute and the air of death was no more. Elijah Mikaelson was no longer cursed, he no longer had to live in the shadows, he was once again able to walk the earth.

In the depths of darkness Elijah's senses peaked. The feelings in his fingers enabled him to move them, the stiffness was gone. His hearing returned first, it was what enabled him to move so fast, he feared for the moments he'd missed while his body revived itself.

~BringMeToLife~

(Wake me up)

Wake me up inside

(I can't wake up)

Wake me up inside

(Save me)

Call my name and save me from the dark

(Wake me up)

Bid my blood to run

(I can't wake up)

Before I come undone

(Save me)

Save me from the nothing I've become

~BringMeToLife~

Elena's hands were trembling as she tried to grip on to her lifeless daughter. Her neck was coated in dry blood, but all Elena could do was stroke the young woman's face. She never deserved this fate and she had done her best to protect her from it. Elena only hoped that Eliza had found some peace.

Anyone that tried to approach the brunette caused her vampire face to show and hiss in disagreement. She wasn't against attacking anyone at this point. Her daughter was gone. Eliza was once a little girl who found it fun to eat mud and chase other kids with worms. She was fearless and Elena had been so proud when she'd graduated high school. It didn't matter that she wasn't blood, it only mattered that she was there, for all of it.

She held on tighter and when Kol and Rebekah approached Elena casted a wary glance to them. They hadn't said anything while Klaus had caused a scene. She could only guess that the threat of a dagger or a bite was in the forefront of their minds. Yet if they really wished they could have helped, but she had lost their trust along the way. Elijah could have been returned two decades ago once she had learned of the child. It was simple and yet complicated at the same time.

"She's gone Elena, let us clean her and prepare for a proper burial" the soft voice was calming Elena, but it wasn't enough. The anger turned full force as the words of a burial broke through.

"Don't touch her! Don't you dare touch her!" Elena shouted back at the arms reaching for the delicate body. Elena held Eliza tighter to her body, she didn't want to admit that she was gone. As long as her body remained, she was still there or at least that was her thinking at the time.

"Enough! She's dead love and I'd rather not have the stench of death fill these walls." Klaus walked with purpose and Elena could clearly see the amusement in his eyes. He was cruel, just the way she remembered him. He was a poison that you just couldn't get rid of. She glared hatefully at the man who'd once again taken someone from her.

~BringMeToLife~

Now that I know what I'm without

You can't just leave me

Breathe into me and make me real

Bring me to life

~BringMeToLife~

Rage over took her for a moment and even in her despair she only focused on one thing, revenge. It was his fault. Klaus Mikaelson, the original hybrid had taken just about everything from her. Elijah would be back soon, but he'd be just as broken as she was. What kind of reunion would it be. The selfish bastard had taken everything, he couldn't just let Eliza live her life. He wanted his brother back, and for what? Some flawed sense of unity or was it to aid another diabolical plan to rule something else…maybe a country this time.

Unable to hide her anger, Elena gently lowered Eliza's body to the cold floor. A quick kiss to the forehead and she was using vampire speed to take on the devil.

She'd taken him by surprise. In his taunting he'd turned his back and Elena was able send him flying to a pillar at the other end of the compound. She ignored all the eyes around her and focused her gaze on Klaus. The worse part about it... he was chuckling. He was laughing at her, and it only infuriated her more. She used all the strength she could and attacked him again, this time head on. He had expected it and before her fist could connect to his face, he'd wrapped his hands around her arms and thrown her like a rag doll across the room.

~BringMeToLife~

(Wake me up)

Wake me up inside

(I can't wake up)

Wake me up inside

(Save me)

Call my name and save me from the dark

(Wake me up)

Bid my blood to run

(I can't wake up)

Before I come undone

(Save me)

Save me from the nothing I've become

~BringMeToLife~

Elena couldn't help the groan that left her mouth. She had to admit it was stupid to attack Klaus. He was stronger and more verse in fighting, sure she had trained with Alaric, but she was trying to take on a thousand year old hybrid, even his siblings of equal age couldn't take him on. It seemed that Klaus found the attempts funny to begin with, but his patience was wearing thin.

She watched his movements and gasped as he his werewolf side took over and he bit Kol viciously on the neck. Kol held his wound after his hybrid brother dropped him unceremoniously to the floor.

Not wasting anytime Klaus picked Elena up by the throat, Elena fought his hands to release her but it was futile, his strength was too much. The devilish look in his eye scared Elena a little as she wonder what his next move was. She really hoped that Elijah was waking up soon. Or had she been wrong an the curse wasn't broken with Eliza's death. Should it really be taking this long? Although he has been 'dead' for over twenty years.

"Sorry brother" Klaus muttered into the air. Elena raised her eyebrow in confusion and realised that he was apologising for whatever he was about to do. That made her fight him more, because it meant she had finally pushed him took far.

Klaus held the brunette still and focused on her eyes…

~BringMeToLife~

Bring me to life

(I've been living a lie, there's nothing inside)

Bring me to life

~BringMeToLife~

"No…no no no, DON'T! Noooooo!" No matter how much she fought his strength, she could couldn't get his eyes out of her line of sight. She could hear Kol and Rebekah in the background, but it seemed they were being held back by Klaus' minions.

"Nik, Elijah will never forgive you! You can't do this!" Rebekah pleaded to her big brother, but he just ignored her, while she tended to Kol. He wouldn't die from the bite, but Rebekah knew he did this so he had complete control over everyone, especially while he dealt with Elena.

"You sick bastard Nik! And you wonder why everyone leaves you! Elena is our sister and you have my word that you will lose all of us if you do this." Her words were like daggers to his heart, but he couldn't believe them. It had to be done. He looked in the eyes of Elena Gilbert, the woman who broke his curse and began to do the unthinkable.

"You will forget loving Elijah Mikaelson, the last time you saw him was before your transition and you were never married to him. You have never been to New Orlean and when you think of the Original family immense fear will strike your body. You despise yourself. Do not ever come back here." The hybrids voice filled the compound as everyone just watched Klaus erase the young vampires life.

~BringMeToLife~

Frozen inside without your touch

Without your love, darling

Only you are the life among the dead

~BringMeToLife~

Satisfied with his work, he watched Elena's eye dilate and repeat the words that she won't return, he slowly released her. Klaus pointed to one of his followers and the guy easily strolled over awaiting his next command.

"Take her out of the city and leave her at a motel or something, I'm sure she will find her way from there" His instructions were clear and his minion Andy just nodded. Elena was soon being lead towards the door of the compound.

They had just gotten to the huge doors when a snap was heard. Every head in the compound turned to the sound and was surprised that a crumpled body lay at Elena's feet. Her vampire face was showing as she displayed her hate for the man that ruined everything.

"Impossible…" Klaus uttered under his breath. He had made sure to check that she had no vervain, she should be cowering in front of him and yet she stood tall, ready to fight.

"Your compulsion didn't work!" Elena announced.

~BringMeToLife~

All this time I can't believe I couldn't see

Kept in the dark but you were there in front of me

I've been sleeping a thousand years it seems

Got to open my eyes to everything

Without a thought, without a voice, without a soul

Don't let me die here

There must be something more

Bring me to life

~BringMeToLife~

"Oh love that was only the simple way, so Elijah wouldn't plot my death for centuries to come….but I guess I'm going to have to go with plan B" If Klaus was unprepared he didn't make it known. No baby vampire who was vervain free, had been able to resist his compulsion.

He didn't want the wrath of Elijah, but he couldn't let her be apart of his family any more. He was taking away from her what she took from him. No matter how deluded it was, Elijah would get over it. How much could he love her?…she let him stay encased in a coffin, while she played mummy to his cure.

With no remorse or hesitation he stepped closer to Elena and thrust his hand in her chest. The grip around her heart tightened as Elena held his wrist to keep it from moving any more. It was painful and the whimper that escaped her mouth couldn't be held back.

"This is how vampires kill, just like you should have killed the witch. Any last words?..." Klaus whispered.

"Fuck you!" Elena spoke through gritted teeth as the pain was becoming too much.

"Been there, done that. I'm not quite sure what my big brother saw in you. The Petrova doppelgängers seem to be his downfall, but at least it will end with you."

"I love you Elijah" stuttered Elena as the last few moments or her life were about to be taken.

Klaus adjusted his grip around the weak heart and just as he was about to pull when shouting filled the room.

~BringMeToLife~

(Wake me up)

Wake me up inside

(I can't wake up)

Wake me up inside

(Save me)

Call my name and save me from the dark

(Wake me up)

Bid my blood to run

(I can't wake up)

Before I come undone

(Save me)

Save me from the nothing I've become

~BringMeToLife~

"NIKLAUS!" The voice shouted loudly as the scene unfolded before him. His lovely Elena was at his brothers mercy, he could see a small tear fall down her cheek as she finally took in his presence.

"Brother, come to watch?" Klaus asked humorously. He was so sure that Elijah would agree with his actions.

"Noooooo!" Using vampire speed Elijah broke his brothers wrist so Elena's heart remained intact. A painful groan was heard as the hybrid was thrown out the way. The brunette dropped to the floor as her body slowly knitted itself together. Elijah quickly kissed her face and then focused on his vindictive brother.

As fast as he could Elijah punched Klaus in the face, causing the latter to lose his footing again. A swift kick to the stomach kept him down, but not for long as Klaus tackled his brother to the ground. They tussled on the floor and using their original strength they pummelled each other relentlessly. Elijah managed break his arm and when Klaus stood, Elijah jumped and kicked in his knee, causing it to snap.

"What are you doing brother?..." Klaus struggled to breathe through the pain.

"You..Killed..My..Daughter!" Each word was followed by a fist to the face. Elijah's attack was coming full force, even for a vampire who hadn't had any blood. The eldest Mikaelson was using his fast speed to avoid the hybrids temper, enough to enable him to hit his brother. If Klaus really looked, he would be able to see how broken Elijah was. The red eyes and tear stained face, he was a father who lost his daughter. He was a husband who almost lost his wife. He was officially broken.

"You've taken her from us, and now you want to take the love of my life as well." Elijah's voice broke as his strong demeanour was coated in loss. "We swore always and forever, they are apart of that! You have gone too far brother" Elijah turned away and walked to Elena, gently lifting her into his embrace.

The reunited couple ignored there surroundings while they kissed with passion. They had missed each other, they were both in pain, but maybe they could help fix each other. Elena tugged Elijah closer as she began to cry for the life of her daughter, Elijah could only look over her shoulder and see the lifeless body still on the floor, while he held his wife tightly to his chest.

He had returned and yet his kingdom had fallen.

~BringMeToLife~

Bring me to life

(I've been living a lie, there's nothing inside)

Bring me to life

~BringMeToLife~

Everyone that was in the compound didn't know what to do. The old King had returned with his Queen by his side, they didn't know who ruled now. It that did not matter, the indestructible family was now fractured, how can they lead a city if they can't stopping fighting between themselves.

Klaus had healed, but made no attempt at Elijah or Elena. Kol had begun hallucinating and Rebekah was using all her strength to stop him from attacking everyone as he imagined a different era.

Everyone was so distracted that they didn't notice a game changer happening right under their noses.