I didn't fully understood was Esther just said. I was having Kol and Klaus's baby. How could this be? All I ever wanted was a child, but now I had mixed feelings. I couldn't imagine raising a child in this environment. Would Esther try to kill my children? How did my life become so complicated? Then I fainted. Klaus and Kol both grabbed me. I was just coherent enough to notice that Klaus yanked me from Kol and held me in his arms. Then Kol said," Mother, if you harm her or the childrenā¦"
Klaus continued," We will end you."
Esther said," I will not harm this one. This child could be the reason that you accept my deal Nicklaus."
Then everything went black. The next thing I remembered was waking up on a couch in Klaus's house. Kol, Klaus, and Elijah were looking at me. It was really sweet but also kind of creepy. I mean they were going to smother me. When they saw I was awake they moved away and started to talk to each other. It sounded like they were trying to make a plan concerning my babies. Then I heard Klaus say," Maybe we should send her away."
I stood up and projected," I am not going anywhere!"
They all spun around. They seemed shocked.
Kol replied," You have to think of the children."
"I am, and I am not going to let anything happen to them. I am not leaving. My children will grow up with both of their fathers."
Klaus replied," I don't think Kol and I would be the best at co-parenting."
I replied," Well guess what it's my decision. The babies belong to both of you. Either one of you have a problem with that you can leave. Klaus, Kol will help to raise his child because none of this was his fault. Kol, you are the father of my child, but I am with Klaus not you. Do you understand?"
They both nodded in agreement.
Klaus said," I'm going to bring in a witch to look at you."
"Fine."
That was the first time I really stood up to both of them. I was proud of myself. I went to Klaus room to take a nap. When I laid down I finally appreciated the fact that I was pregnant. All I've ever wanted was a child and now I had two. I mean it wasn't exactly the way I planned it, but I'm still very happy. I know it sounds weird, but in a way I'm glad that I will have a child by both Kol and Klaus. Before Klaus I wanted Kol's child and now I had one. I guess I wouldn't trade either child for anything. I was going to be a mother. Then I went to sleep.
When I woke up I went downstairs to see a witch, Kol, and Klaus waiting for me. This whole family thing was going to be tremendously awkward. So I asked the witch to see me alone in Klaus's room. I really did want them there, but I was afraid that they would start arguing and I couldn't deal with any extra stress right now. So they agreed to wait downstairs. When the witch and I were alone I finally relaxed. I sat on the bed while she did some witchy stuff to check on the children. It was actually over very quickly. I asked," So how are the little guys?"
She replied," They are growing faster than normal."
"Is that bad?"
"Considering whose children you're caring I don't think so."
"Good."
"Do you want to know the gender?"
"Can you tell whose child is whose?"
"Yes."
"Please tell me."
"Klaus's child is a boy, and Kol's is a girl."
I was shocked. Before I couldn't have either and now I had both. I started to cry. Knowing the gender made everything seem more real. The witch inched closer to me and patted my shoulder.
After that the witch left. I told Kol and Klaus the news. Klaus had this proud look that a father gets when he's having a son. Kol looked at me with the scared look that a father gets when he has a daughter. I loved them both for staying with me through this. Then I remembered that we needed to prepare for the children. The witch said that they were growing fast. I want to be prepared for both of them. I said," I need to go shopping."
Klaus replied," You cannot go alone, and I still need to deal with Esther and Michael."
Kol interjected," I'll watch over her."
Klaus nodded in agreement. Before we left I took Klaus aside to talk to him.
I said," How are you dealing with all this?"
He gently kissed my lips and replied," I want nothing more than to be a father again."
I kissed him." We will get Hope back."
"I know. Have you decided on any names for our little guy?"
He smiled genuinely.
"I wanted to name him Henrik."
He kissed me again." And that is why I love you."
Then Kol and I left. We walked around a lot of baby stores. I wasn't really sure if Kol was in to it because he started to look bored. I tried to get him interested, but I think he was worried about having a child, I mean Kol wasn't exactly the father type. Despite that I think he will be a much better father than his own. I think he was more worried than bored. I think knowing the gender made it more real for him. I didn't exactly know what to say to him, but I felt like he might need to talk .so I asked," So I never really asked how you felt about any of this?"
He replied," Honestly, I'm terrified. I mean I'm thrilled, but I'm scared out of my mind."
I understood what he meant. Kids was originally out of the picture for both of us.
"So do you have any idea of a name?"
"I would be happy with anything."
I smiled.
" Kol, you know I love you right just not like I used to."
"I do. I love you to, but now I finally realize that it wasn't the way I believe Klaus loves you."
That was the most honest he had ever been with me.
I picked up a pink onesie and said," How about this one."
He laughed and read the shirt." Daddy's little girl. Yeah I like that."
That afternoon with Kol was special. I was glad that we got to have time alone with each other. Later that day I went back to the house with Kol. Klaus wasn't there, so we just hung out for a while. We laughed and reminisced. I forgot how much I really did miss Kol. Then we heard someone come in. I thought it was Klaus, so I stood up and turned around. To my surprise it was Michael. I have never felt more terrified in my life. Kol shielded me from him. Michael seemed to scoff at the idea of Kol protecting me. Then Michael commanded," Step away from that girl and her abomination!"
Kol replied," No, you will not take her."
"You sicken me."
Then Michael and Kol fought. I wanted to help, but I couldn't endanger the children. I had never felt so worried for Kol's safety. This time he had really met his match. Michael pulled out the white oak stake. I screamed for Kol to watch out. He was almost impaled by the stake, but luckily he heard me in time. Then Michael super sped over to me and threw me at a wall. Kol came to my rescue and helped me back up. Then he turned to face Michael, but Michael was there with the stake now protruding from Kol's chest. Michael seemed shocked at what he had just done. Then I heard someone come inside. It was Klaus, and Michael must have been scared because he ran off with the white oak stake still inside of Kol. I ran over to Kol. He was dying. I cried. I couldn't stop. Then he smiled at me and said, "Olivia, pleaseā¦tell her about me."
I nodded.
I kissed him, and he died in my arms.
