The Reunion

I stepped out of the shower with a towel on. I look at my phone and see a new message, it's from Elijah informing me that everything will be ready in time. I look in the mirror and scream bloody murder.

"Oh. . .My. . .God. . .can you NOT do that?" I ask, glaring at the ghost of my sister. She smirks at me.

"I can't help it, I'm a ghost."

"Yeah, yeah, yeah, what do you want Tatia?" I ask, dressing. She looks at my outfit, black skinny jeans, a white silk button up blouse, mono black converse with red laces, and a leather jacket.

"You're going to wear that to see him?" I narrow my eyes at her.

"Yeah honey, I am," I say, putting my jeans on, "Why do you care?"

"I'm just curious."

"Mhmmm suuure."

"Fine, wear that but if he doesn't sleep with you, you'll know why."

"Goodbye Baby Sis," I say, finishing getting dressed.

"Goodbye Big Sis and good luck," she says, disappearing.

Weirdo. I grab my red plaid purse and walk to the foyer. Tristan is putting the remaining luggage in the truck. Xander has a black duffel, filled with god knows what, and blasting music. We walk outside and I turn around to look at the Petrova Palace, it's just as beautiful now as it was 140 years ago when it was built. I'm going to miss this place and I know Xander will too.

The drive from New York to Virginia is about five hours and I need to be comfortable. I sit in the passenger seat and lean it back, putting my right foot on the dashboard. I put my headphones in and listen to my music on shuffle. I close my eyes and, for the first time today, notice the butterflies in my stomach. About an hour after we leave my phone rings, I press the answer button and put it to my ear.

"Hello?"

"Gigi! How's my best friend doing?"

"Whataya want Katerina?"

"Me? Want something? From you? Can't I just call-"

"No, no you can't."

"Fine. Do you know if Klaus is trying to track me down?"

"I don't know sweetie, but I'll ask him when I see him in a few hours."

"You're going to see Klaus?"

"I'm going to Mystic Falls, yes. If Niklaus requests to speak with me, then I shall."

"Mhm, well I'll let you go."

"Good day Katerina."

"Bye, Gigi."

I hang up and continue to listen to music. When we near Mystic Falls we take a back road toward the old Lockwood estate, the once bold and beautiful estate was now a pile of rubble, all that remained was the old park on an old dirt road, Tristan grabs his four suitcases, Xander has his black duffel bag, and I have a purse the size of my torso. We walk at a normal human speed taking in the familiar scenery, this place was always beautiful, it's a shame they had to destroy the land to build all those buildings, parking lots, town square, etc. As we near the old cellar, I begin to sense the hybrids, vampires, witches, and humans that awaited us. As we got closer their pacing and talking lessened. When we were finally in view I see Elena's groupie team, they all stopped what they were doing, and stared. Freaks. . .

"Well, well, well if it isn't the Ripper," I say, stopping about 20 feet from them. "Heard you turned your humanity back on, what a shame."I scan the group and chuckle. "It's just like a 146 years ago, being greeted by the Founding Families," I say. "Tyler Lockwood, Caroline Forbes, Meredith Fell, the Salvatore brothers, and a Bennett witch. The only thing missing is the doppelganger."

"Of course she isn't here," Damon says like it's the most obvious thing in the world, "why are you here?" I smile and point at Bonnie.

"Bonnie Bennett baby," I say walking toward her, "I was the greatest protege of your ancestor, Ayana, and I was also a good friend of-"

"You were a witch?" Bonnie interrupts me, I glare at her.

"Petrova's ARE witches toots, Tatia's descendants aren't, because of the whole doppelganger thing. . .it's complicated. I have returned to Mystic Falls because I would like Tristan to train with you, you could both learn a lot from each other." I lean into her ear. "He needs help socializing with others," I back away, "And you could use our families grimoires. So whaddya say dearie, you in?" I smile. "Hmmm?"

"Alright fine."

"Oh wonderful! It'll be fun. Oh, by the way Damon, Xander is staying with y'all and he's going to school-" Xander groans. "And he's going to behave like a normal, emo, stoner, teenager. . .and if you cause any serious problems and I have to come back early from my vacation. . ."

"Wait, you're not staying?" Damon asks.

"No honey, I'm not." Damon scoffs.

'Well. . .well where are you going?"

"Gee hun, I didn't realize I needed your permission."

"You can't just dump your kid on me and run off-"

"Dude, he's like 1,000 years old, I just need a place for him to stay, geez loosen up." I say as Niklaus, Elijah, and Rebekah come into view. I kneel before them.

"Milord, it is an honor to see you again." He gives me his hand and has me stand up.

"The honor is all mine, love. Would you care to accompany us back to the house? We'll meet you back at Mystic Grill," he says, as we walk deeper into the woods, on the walk Niklaus and the others explain the plan and my part in it.

"I understand what I must do Milord, I shall leave immediately," I say as we get to my car. Elijah drives us to the Grill, the group is standing outside. We get out and I walk up to Xander and give him a hug, I'll see you soon sweetie." He squeezes me in a tighter hug. I turn to Tristan, "Tristan, do well and try to have fun."

"I will Milady," he hugs me and tries not to tear up. I take one last look at them all, I know my babies will be safe, I get in the drivers seat and start heading to Denver.

It took me an entire day of driving but I finally made it, I stopped at the Denver house, Jarvis unloaded the car while I ran upstairs to bathe and change into clean clothes. I decided on a black lace tank top, black booty shorts, knee-high multi colored socks and black DC high tops. I grabbed a light black jacket and walked to the coffee shop down the street. I entered the shop, ordered an iced caramel latte and blueberry scone when I felt someone watching me. I paid and turned around to see Kol and Jeremy staring at me. I smiled and waved to both of them. I grabbed my latte and scone, then went over and sat next to Kol, across from Jeremy.

" 'ello darlings? How are you?"

"Hi I'm Jeremy Gilbert."

"My name's Gigi, Gigi Marie Petrova," I say, "But I do go by Pierce as well." Kol leans over and kisses me on the cheek.

"This is the girlfriend I was tell you about mate."

"So you've already talked about me? How lovely. Do tell Jeremy, what do you think of town?"

"It's alright, so far."

"I'm glad," I say taking a sip of my latte, while Kol steals my scone. "Well I don't want to intrude and I just wanted to introduce myself, I will see you both tomorrow, yes?" I ask, standing. Kol standing with me, obviously at lose of what to do.

"T-tomorrow sounds excellent darling."

"Later Mikaelson, see you tomorrow Jeremy," I say, Kol stumbles over himself saying goodbye to me, somethings never change. I laugh to myself and walking out the door I hear Jeremy say:

"You really like her, don't you?" and then he laughs.

I made it halfway home before I got the feeling I was being followed. I continued walking and then suddenly a figure stood before me.

"It isn't very gentleman like to follow a lady, you know?"

"It isn't very lady like to just show up unannounced," I look at him with disbelief.

"All I did was walk into a coffee shop, oh nevermind, just move I need to get home," I say as I push past him. He grabs my arm, turns me to face him, and kisses me. I feel myself getting lighter. I break away, laugh, and say:
"I've missed you, love."

"And I've missed you darling." He walks me home, pecks me on the mouth, blushing. He always was a shy one around me. I shake my head, smiling, and watch him walk back to the coffee shop, knowing I wasn't going to wake up alone in the morning. . .