Lily entered her bedroom and wanted nothing more than to go to sleep, it had been a long and tiring day. But before she could go to sleep she needed a bath.

"Beth" she called out for her maid "can you come and undo these laces?" Lily stepped up to her vanity mirror and pulled the clip that was holding her red locks up out. Causing her hair to flutter around her shoulders. She stiffened feeling callous fingers brushing aside her locks to reveal the creamy expanse of her neck.

"Elijah?" she breathed seeing the taller man standing behind her. Her heart race and her skin tingled feeling his touch "What are you doing?"

"Something that you want" Elijah's breath washed over her cheek, causing the hair on the back of her neck stand up. "I'm helping you undress my lady" he purred.

Lily licked her lips and felt goosebumps arise on her flesh when he began to unbutton the back of her dress. With a swift tug the dress was pooled around her ankles, leaving her in her chemise and her corset.

"Now to get rid of this hideous contraption" Lily's eyes clenched shut when she felt his lips across her neck and hissed when he lightly bit down on the soft flesh. She could feel the warmth radiating off of his body. He made sure to stroke his fingers down her spine as he unlaced her corset. He nipped her ear causing Lily to gasp she never felt something like this before; it was as if a ball of fire was forming in her gut. Her heart raced as Elijah's large hands slid down her arms and gently grasped onto her wrist. He pulled her around so that she was facing him.

"My little Petrova" his accented voice purred and kissed her jaw, his lips trailed over her skin leaving a fiery trail behind. She placed her hands on the vanity table in an effort to keep her balance.

"Elijah" she moaned when he pressed himself against her. He grasped her chin and tilted it upwards and his lips smashed against hers. She didn't get the chance to even speak and whatever she was going to say flew out of her mind when he plunged his tongue into her mouth. He groaned and placed his hand on the nape of her neck. Elijah pulled back allowing her to breath.

Her lips were swollen and red. Her eyes met his and she saw that his eyes were dark; he brushed his thumb across her bottom lip. Lily reached out running her hands down his chest, his lips latched onto her throat; she closed her eyes in ecstasy feeling his hot breath on her. But her moan of pleasure faltered. Lily groaned feeling a stinging sensation

"Elijah stop-"she groaned trying to push him back but his large hands clasped onto her back. "Stop-"she cried out in pain feeling something sharp being plunged into her neck. He pulled back and groaned, her eyes widened in horror seeing blood staining his lips but what got her were his eyes.

"Your eyes" she staggered back, well tried to but he grabbed onto her wrists. And she cringed when he nuzzled his nose against her wrists. "What are you?" she swallowed and caught sight of her

"A demon" he smirked and he ran at her.

"Lily-Lily-"Lily yelped and abruptly sat up. Her breathing came in hard and fast pants her chest heaved. "Lily-"

The red head shook her head and saw that Clara was the one who had been calling her name. The little girl's eyes were wide and looking imploringly up at her.

"Clara why are you awake?" she asked rubbing her eye

"You were…having a nightmare?" Clara frowned; Lily could see that it was too early for her to be since she saw her eyes already beginning to droop. "You ok? Was Henry in your dream? She also gives me a nightmare-"Lily smiled and ruffled the younger girl's hair.

"I think Henry gives everyone a nightmare" Clara smiled "you ok?"

"I am fine little one. Just a nightmare" Lily soothed her, "Why don't you go back to sleep? Natty will come and wake you" Clara nodded and laid back down, the elder girl couldn't get back to sleep.

She idly touched her lips and couldn't help but miss the tingling sensation that was there just moments ago. She shook her head and quietly got out of bed. Lily padded barefooted over to the large windows and could tell by the position on the sun that it was nearing dawn. She stretched her arms and walked over to her vanity table she touched her throat and was reminded of her dream…it felt so real.

"Just a dream…just a dream" she muttered to herself, she needed some fresh air to clear her head. With that thought in mind she grabbed her robe and slipped it over her nightgown, and pulled on her boots. When she was sure that Clara was fast asleep she left. She knew that if she snuck out the six year old would no doubt follow after her which she didn't want.

Lily gently closed the bedroom door and hurried down the corridor, she paused when she pass the room that Elijah was staying in. god it hadn't even been two days since his got under her skin, she needed to pull herself together. She wasn't one of those girls who would lose her head over a man.

Lily skipped down the stairs and opted to go through the back door. She had just reached it when she heard footsteps behind her.

"Lady-"

"Mary-"

"I mean Lily what are you doing here?" the portly woman asked "It's a bit early-"

"Just need some fresh air" the red head uttered "Oh and sorry for mother. Was she harsh on you?" Lily licked her lips, she felt bad for the cook

"Honey its ok. I've dealt with worse-"Mary assured her and patted her on the shoulder "you should go if you want to get your fresh air. I doubt your mother would let you out wondering in the grounds not when we have guests here." Lily nodded

"Right. I'll see you at breakfast" she smiled at the cook, and Mary started to make the bread.

Lily sighed as she walked across the grassy grounds; she heard the neighing coming from the stables and headed in that direction. She wondered if Austin had fed them, Lily got her answer soon enough as she strolled into the stables

"Whoa-"the petite woman slammed her hand over her eyes "Ok…-"

"Oh my god, Lily it's not what it looks-"

The red head couldn't help but snort and turn on her heel so that she was facing away "Erm…Beth that is so not going to work…" she could hear the couple hastily getting dressed "So...do you tow do this often or…"

"No" Beth squeaked "Erm…the thing is…"

"I proposed" Austin buttoned up his pants. "We were –"

"Ok, I don't need to know what you were doing" Lily cut them off and turned around; she peered through her fingers and saw that they were dressed. "And…wait are you engaged?"

Beth was pink face and grinning "Yes…oh look Lily" she rushed towards the red head holding out her hand. Where on her ring finger was a ring.

"It's gorgeous" Lily said sincerely and hugged her maid "Congratulations" she looked over to Austin who rubbed the back of his neck sheepishly. He was extremely embarrassed

"Thanks Lady-"Lily shot him a look "I mean Lily"

"No problems. Erm…now Austin you haven't done up your pants" Austin eyes bugged out

"Erm…-"

"You can go" she dismissed him. The stable boy dropped a swift kiss on the maid's cheek; Lily canted her head to the side and watch him run. "Ok now I understand your fascination with him" Beth hit her on the arm causing her to laugh. "So…you're to be wed"

"I know" Beth squealed and grabbed Lily by her hands. Both females jumped up and down excitedly "Finally I've been wanting Austin to propose" Beth grinned; Lily laughed and shook her head

"You should go freshen up. I think Ruth would have your head-"Lily uttered

"Right" with another excited squeal and ran off.

The red head shook her head and was happy for her long-time friend. She leant against the stable door and jumped when she heard a loud neigh

"Oh…hello boy" she greeted her black stallion. Lily set out to feed the horses and was brushing her horse's coat when the stable doors creaked. She glanced over her shoulder and saw that it was Niklaus, her eyes widened when she saw that he wasn't alone he had a maid accompanying him and their lips were latched together.

The maid noted her mistress and instantly pulled away

"Lady Lily-"she exclaimed

"Charlotte" Lily nodded and her eyes darted over to the Lord "Well…"she stammered and politely nodded and rushed out of the stable. Lily picked up her pace and trudged up the cobbled pathway.

She stopped hearing her name being called and looked over her shoulder seeing that it was Lord Niklaus who was calling her.

"Lord Niklaus what-"

"Niklaus was the name my father gave me. Please call me Klaus" he smiled charmingly as he came to a stop in front of her.

"Well then call me Lily" she nodded and went to step around but he took a step in front of her "Can I help you?"

"Well I heard from some of the house staff that you have an excellent horse. And wanted to inquire may I borrow…-"

"Firefox" Lily uttered "go ahead and…"her eyes narrowed seeing droplets of blood of his white buttoned down shirt. "Are you hurt?"

"Oh it's not my blood" he smirked. The red head frowned and looked up at him "you see my lady-"she stiffened when he entangled his fingers into her fiery locks "I was hoping you would accompany me to the stables"

Lily's jaw clenched in anger, he was trying to play her and she saw right through "Excuse me my lord" she spat his title out "I am not the type of girls that you have been getting reacquainted ergo I have no interest in you" Klaus's eyes danced with unbridled amusement. She tensed when he took another step towards her. She frowned seeing his pupils contracting he opened his mouth about to say something but before he could he was interrupted

"Brother there you are" Elijah called out

"Elijah lovely to see you" Klaus smirked "Me and the radiant Lily here were having a moment-"he noted his brother clenching his jaw

"I can see that. Lillian your mother is looking for you" he told her. Lily nodded and couldn't help but feel some tension in the air between the brothers.

"Right" Lily swallowed and nodded before she could leave though Klaus grabbed her hand

"It's been time worth spent Lillian" he kissed the back of her hand and she was completely oblivious to the dark look that Elijah was sending his brother.

Lily was confused but decided she should hurry inside, before her mother could scold her for her current attire.

"Elijah-"she smiled at the man as she passed, but he stared stoically ahead and ignored her. Lily scowled and stalked off, wondering what she did to put him in such a mood.

"Niklaus is it wise to get close to a Petrova?" Elijah asked once he knew that the read head was out of earshot.

"Jealous brother?" Klaus smirked "she's a delicious little morsel is she not?" he sauntered over to his elder brother. Elijah's lips thinned, "Oh don't worry brother I wouldn't dream of taking your girl. After all the last girl we fought over didn't turn out so well" his hand clamped down on his shoulder "I rather like her. She's got spunk but I believe that the feeling isn't mutual" he walked off.

"Pretty necklace for the pretty lady?" the stallholder called. "Come on pretty-"

"Really Annie. I believe she doesn't want that" Lily intervened, just like she promised she had taken Rebekah to the bizarre,

"It is rather ugly" Rebekah scrunched up her nose in disgust, completely oblivious to the offended look that Annie was shooting the blond

"She means…what she means…there's no saving this goodbye Annie" Lily muttered and pushed Rebekah forward "Honestly Rebekah the rate you're going we're going to be having the people running at us with pitchforks" she hissed.

Rebekah smirked "Oh if we find ourselves in that situation I believe I can handle it"

Lily cocked an eyebrow "Well since you're finding the stalls so wretched how about we try the boutiques?" she suggested

"Now that sounds like something I would enjoy" Rebekah uttered.

Lily grinned "Great-"she surprised the other female by grabbing her hand and leading the way towards the boutiques that was on the side of the roads. "Clara come" she called her younger sister.

They entered the quaint store and Rebekah looked around, the place had a charming quality and had a few jewels scattered around.

"So I am quiet fascinated by you Lily-"Rebekah murmured picking up a delicate looking bracelet, that was displayed out on the counter.

"Hmm-"Lily hummed and sighed seeing Clara picking up random items. "you are?"

"Yes. Your sisters are raving about the ball that is taking place tonight at your manor…yet you do not share the excitement" the boutique was empty so they were the only occupants here.

Lily chuckled and scooped Clara up and set her sister on her hip "My sisters well they-"

"Seek out suitors?" Rebekah offered, and couldn't help but smile at the sight of the six year old child snuggling into the crook of her sister's neck.

"They are obvious when it does come to that. They want to be married and prosper" Lily nodded as she picked up a trinket. "I'm curious about you though" she murmured leading Rebekah to the back of the boutique where there was an array of materials for dresses. She didn't miss the way the blond seem to light up at the sight. "Help yourself Rebekah, Linda wouldn't mind. I'll pay for it later-"

"Oh no I have the money-"she started. But the red head smiled kindly

"It's not that. I invited you on this trip. So my treat" the Original was once again miffed at the kindness of the petite woman. Her sisters hadn't been very welcoming since she arrived. Lily sat down on the sofa that was pushed against the wall and settled Clara in her lap. The small girl was exhausted, and Lily wasn't at all surprised when she drifted off.

"So Rebekah any men or suitors bowing down at your feet?" Lily asked curious about the girl. She idly stroked Clara's hair away from her face.

"Men?" Rebekah looked over at her.

Lily nodded "Yes…you are a beauty, I would not at be surprised if you have one"

Rebekah smiled and shook her head "I and my brothers do no stay in one place for too long"

Lily frowned at that so they didn't stay in town for too long? "What about you Lily? Any suitors?" the red head shook her head

"Isabella and Henrietta are the more outgoing ones. So men tend to pursue them" she shrugged her shoulders

"Pursue? Hmm well know one thing Lily; men tend to like the chase. If you give into them straight away then would get bored" Rebekah smirked picking out some fabric. "So Elijah…what did you do to irk him?" she asked wondering what the feisty red head could have done to warrant her treatment from her most moral brother.

"Is it rather obvious?"

Rebekah gave a un-lady like snort of derision "The cold looks that he's been shooting you? Or the fact that he would barely speak to you all morning?"

Lily sighed and leant back "I do not know." She admitted "I spoke to Klaus and…that was it" Rebekah eyes widened slightly at that she was connecting the dots. Klaus was a notorious flirt and if he was making moves on the red head Elijah wouldn't be too happy.

"Oh my brother fancies you-"

This time it was Lily who laughed loudly "Your brother has barely sent me a glance. I doubt it." She shook her head and something from out of the window caught her eye. She saw it was Beth who was making gestures for them to move along.

"I believe we have to make ways" Lily uttered scooping Clara up.

"Oww really this tight again?" Lily hissed, she was in her room getting ready for the ball that her mother was hosting, every couple of weeks or so the Petrova family would host a large gathering. She knew that her mother was putting this particular ball forward, no doubt to impress the Mikealson family. She inwardly rolled her eyes at the obvious shallowness of her mother.

"It is what is required mistress" the maid muttered and tightened the laces of her corset. Lily inhaled as much air as she could before the horrible contraption cut off her air supply. Once Lily was dressed she ushered the maid away and took a moment compose herself. She placed her hand on her stomach and groaned quietly.

"I hate corsets-"she muttered exited her room, she could hear the guests arriving

"Well suck it up" Beatrice snapped "why are you always late anyway?" she grabbed her wrist dragging her down the staircase. Lily plastered a smile onto her face as some of the towns-folk nodded at the pair.

"I-"

"And your hair" the older woman scowled "what is with that? Look at your sisters" she pointed towards Henrietta and Isabella who were giggling along with two older gentleman. Lily could tell that they were of the wealthy kind.

"They look like wh-"

"Do not speak" Beatrice sneered "Really Lillian try and not to be such a disappointment-"the red head swallowed and looked away from her mother "your sisters have all the social skills and yet you do not. Sort it out or no man would look twice at you and you will be a spinster" she stalked off.

Lily swallowed and rubbed her throbbing temples, she already wanted the night to be over.

"Looks like you can do with this" an accented voice murmured she looked up and met Elijah's gaze. The dark haired male was offering her a glass of Champaign

"Right" Lily nodded annoyed at him. Now he wants to talk to her? After giving her the cold shoulder, pfft she wasn't going to make it so easy for him "I can get my own drink thank you very much" the red head went to walk around him but he blocked her path and was amused to see the glare she was shooting him.

"What is it with you and your brother? Always appearing in front of people, excuse me-"she once again tried to walk pass him, but Elijah didn't relent

"I apologise if I offended you Lily, that wasn't my intention-"

"You ignored me for the whole day for absolutely no reason. Now if you don't mind-"this time he let her walk away.

"Oh she's a stubborn one brother" Klaus snickered hearing the whole scenario.

Lily was now sitting with Rebekah; the pair was on the side-lines watching the guests dancing.

"Seems like you have an admirer Rebekah" Lily smirked the Original followed her gaze and saw that a rather dashing man was literally gawping at the stunning blond.

"Oh he looks scrumptious-"Rebekah smiled "If you excuse me" Lily watched as the more confident female strolled over to the man.

Lily shook her head and looked over to her sisters and saw that they were still fawning over the men. "Mind if I have this dance?" she was brought out of her musings by a deep baritone voice. She looked up and saw an average looking man.

"Sure" Lily smiled politely and placed her hand in his. They moved on to the dance floor and bowed to each other. Soon enough they fell into an easy rhythm

"So Lillian how are you finding having guests in your home?" she learnt that his name was Richard,

"Pleasant enough" she gave him short answers hoping he would take the hint. She was rather uncomfortable with this man his hands kept slipping and from what she could tell he seem to enjoy her discomfort. "Now excuse me-"

"Oh come on honey it's just a bit of fun. Your sisters seem to enjoy-"

"I don't" Lily swallowed nervously and cringed feeling his fingers digging into her hip

"I can-"

"I believe the lady wants you to let her go" a cold voice snarled she peered around Richard and saw that it was a livid looking Elijah.

"Well-"

"Go" the taller man snarled looking at Richard directly in the eye. Without a fight the man left, Lily swallowed and gazed up at Elijah.

"Thank you" Lily breathed

Elijah's jaw clenched, she could see that his eyes had darkened "You should be more careful of the attention you attract."

Lily licked her lips and shook her head "Right-"

"Care to dance?" he didn't wait for an answer and took her hand. Now this was more like it, she didn't feel odd at all, in fact Lily felt like she was meant to be here. Elijah twirled her around the ball room and dipped her causing a smile to come onto her face.

"I would have never guessed you would be a dancer" Lily uttered, she felt a swarm of warmth go through her when his arm clamped around her waist.

"I know many things" he smirked.

Lily chuckled "And you come across as quiet arrogant" she shook her head. Elijah's lips twitched in amusement

"And that is something no one has called me before"

"Well then the people whose company you are in are lying to you" she quipped. Elijah cocked an eyebrow

"Now that is rather unfair, you do not know anything about me" he commented

Lily merely shrugged her shoulders "And who is at fault because of that?" she questioned.

Elijah shook his head, she was something else. Always having a comeback "So Rebekah told me of your trip to the Bizarre" he commented

"Yes it was…it went well after I drag her away from the stallholders" Lily uttered "She can be quiet blunt"

"That she is…and she seems to be making a new friend" Elijah frowned he spun her around allowing Lily to peer over his shoulder she could see Rebekah getting more than friendly with one of the servants.

"Oh erm can-"

"One thing that you should know about my sister Lily, is that she can look after herself" Elijah murmured. The music came to a stop and soon enough everyone was gathered in the main foyer

Lily gazed up at her mother who was standing on the landing with her father. She knew that they were going to wrap things up since it was getting late.

"Thank you all so much for coming" Beatrice smiled down at the guests "but I must confess I do have a reason for wanting you all here is to make an announcement"

Lily's attention was snapped up at that, an announcement? "I like to announce that my daughter Isabella is engaged-"the red head's eyes widened at that "to Richard Smith. Let's raise a glass to the happy couple-"

Lily's heart dropped it was the same Richard who was getting too touchy, what the hell? She didn't even know that the pair was courting.

"Lily-"Elizabeth hissed waving her younger sister over. Lily set her glass down and scurried towards her sibling.

"What the-Isabella and him? Were they courting?" she whispered as Elizabeth ushered her into the bathroom.

"They weren't" Elizabeth snorted, Lily frowned in confusion "Richard has a large inheritance" she supplied. Lily mentally slapped herself, of course that was the reason why her sister was getting married.

"Do you realise how shallow our sisters are?"

Elizabeth chuckled as she smoothed down her curls "You just realised that? anyway you shouldn't speak like that or mother won't be too happy"

Lily shrugged her shoulders "Well she never is happy is she? But I believe that she will be in a good mood now that Isabella is getting married"

"Hmm…now I have to move my wedding up" Elizabeth hummed and eyed her younger sister. "Anyway turn around" she instructed.

"What?" Lily asked, Elizabeth sighed and pulled the red head so her back was facing her.

"Your corset laces are too tight, you are clutching your stomach way too much" Elizabeth hurriedly unbuttoned the back of the dress. Revealing the corset she began to loosen them for her.

"Thanks" Lily inhaled feeling much better.

"Now come along we have our congratulations to give"

Lily placed her empty goblet wine on table and peered around, everyone was too busy congratulating the newly engaged couple, so she decided to go get some fresh air. She walked through the glass downs and headed down the cobbled path. She looked up seeing the starry sky; it was a warm and breezy night.

She had just reached the fountain when noticed some of the men from the party, she could tell that they may have a bit too much wine. The red head immediately backed away and cringed when she stepped on a twig alerting the men to her presence

"Oh looks like Lady Lily took the wrong turning" Richard smirked stepping out from the shadows the men all chuckled

"Well I found the right turning so-"she took a hasty step back but he was beside her in an instant. She stiffened when he clamped his arm around her shoulders, pressing the red head to his side.

"Oh isn't she just adorable." He cooed and she balked at the smell of his breath. "Hey fellas-"he called his companions over. Lily's heart thudded in her chest when the three other broad shouldered men surrounded her. "Meet my new soon to be sister in law. Isn't she just something you could eat up?" he slurred.

"She is something" one of the men chuckled "If you have one sister can I have this one-"Lily batted his hand away when the man tried to touch her cheek. There was uproar of laugher

"Oh she's a fiery one" Richard squeezed her. "And I'll rather have this one for myself-now Lily, let me ask you something…have you ever been touched by a man before?" he wagged his eyebrows up and down.

"Back off" Lily snapped and wrenched herself out of his grip sending the man tumbling onto the cobbled ground.

"You little wretch-"one of the man lunged out her. The red head took a hasty step back but tripped over a loose rock sending her onto the ground.

"Now isn't this an invitation-"Richard murmured he was about to go for her, but all of a sudden he let out a choking sound causing her to gasp. Lily followed the hand that clutched his throat and saw a enraged looking Elijah.

"Now that is not how you treat a lady" the Original growled

"Oh seriously we were just messing, no harm-"Richard squeaked. "Lily knows right-"

"Do not even look at her" the vampire hissed, a shot of possessiveness swept through him. He wanted to wring their necks for evening looking at her. "Lily go-"

"But there's-"

"I said go" Elijah barked "I can look after myself." When she didn't move his dark eyes zeroed in on her "Go"

Lily scrambled onto her feet and hurried off, away from the scene. She didn't stop till she got to the end of the path and reached the stables. She was confused oh god how foolish was she? Leaving a single man with four drunkards, but she couldn't help but think perhaps what he said was true; perhaps he could look after himself.

She let out a puff of air and opted to go see the horses; they always seem to calm her. Lily was about to open the large wooden door but froze hearing moaning and groaning. She rolled her eyes and was about to walk away, but stopped when she heard a yelp.

Lily peeked through the gap of the stable doors and her eyes widened at the sight. There was Klaus with blood stained around his lips, but what got her were his eyes. They were red and there seemed to be dark veins protruding around them. Lily's heart jumped at the sight of his shiny fangs. He looked like a demon.

Lily swallowed and took a hasty step back if Klaus was this…she didn't know what he was. Her ears perked up hearing growls behind her and she got a feeling it was from Elijah. Lily picked up the skirts of her dress and ran off back into the manor, with one thought in her mind. What were the Mikealsons? They weren't humans so what were they?

AN: Apologies for any grammar or spelling mistakes. Thanks to all those who reviewed.

So in this chap-Lily has a dream. She walks out to the stables and catches Beth and Austin in a situation. Later Klaus walks in and she runs out. She tells him she isn't interested. He was about to persuade her with his trick but Elijah intervenes. Klaus says he won't touch his brother's girl. Rebekah and Lily talk, there's a ball to announce Isabella's engagement. Lily finds herself in a situation and Elijah comes to her rescue. Lily knows that the Mikealsons aren't humans.

Next Chap-Confrontation. Lily may find out the truth.

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