This chapter wouldn't be here without the help of lovely friend NovenaMusa who had brainstormed with me on this and fellow Cami fans. This is for you guys.
All mistakes are mine. Hopefully not much that you get lost
Elijah and Marcel were informing the people at the table about the change in leadership once again. Thanks to Klaus who likes to leave chaos in his wake every now and then and people should just accept it as rising of the sun every day. Or perhaps not, And Davina was more than okay that she doesn't have to see Klaus' face at least somewhere. Vincent was just there to support the new Regent. He thought he could really rid himself of witches and vampires' nonsense but once you're in, you're always in. He'd be lying though if he says that it's his only reason to stick around and a smile appeared on his face because of the person he was thinking about.
He came abruptly from his day-dreaming when Camille entered the magic –free bar and was rudely stopped by a baby vampire.
Marcel was the first one to ask"What are you doing here, Cami?"
"Well you just did send the invite to the Human Faction, Marcel. And here I am. Or have you forgotten that? I can see the party started early. And I'm on time."
Elijah said "You're representing the Human Faction" more of a statement than a question.
The three men Marcel, Elijah and Vincent were looking at her with expressions she couldn't fathom for now. They were definitely displeased.
Marcel asked disappointedly"You didn't tell me."
Cami replied as polite as she could" I am telling you now." She had no beef with Marcel after all.
Marcel was looking back and forth between Elijah, Cami and rest of the members who were shocked at this turn of events.
"Well someone needs to take a stand for those fragile humans, after all and who better than me whose family has had a long history with the supernaturals of this town."
"So what did I miss?"
Elijah told "Marcel is back as King in Quarter. Nothing we were just renewing the pact in light of recent events."
She raised her eyebrows to let him know that he didn't apprise her of the new leadership either. But when did that happen? Klaus who likes to own power in any form he can and show it off, gave it away or Marcel fought with him and won …it wasn't likely but it's not the time or place to ask.
"Well now that we know who is who, I've come up with some of improvements that need to be added."
All of them motioned their hands for her to continue.
"Well first of all the fund for rehabilitation of the deceased and victims should be raised to 25%."
Both the vampires narrowed their eyes" Well this was meant for Klaus as he's the one to leave 15 dead bodies in his wake. And someone has to explain the deaths. There should be a repayment at least for the grieving families and orphaned children."
Marcel replied "Money's not an issue, Cami. Anyway we can make this right." and Elijah nodded. It's the least they could do after all. Now that business with Dahlia is over.
Here Cami is thinking these vampires think so low of humans. In what universe made them think that? Humans need to take stand for themselves. But for them to live normal lives she'll make sure of it. This needs to change like right now.
"Actually there is one thing you can do. From now on your kind is not to feed on locals AT ALL." All the people on the table shifted a little.
"And there should be a punishment for vampires if they are involved in killing humans." She said looking them hard in the eyes.
"But we have that already, one week starvation."
Cami was hysterically laughing now "I remember Marcel when you sentenced your friend Thierry what 100 years? In the Garden, for killing another vampire. "
Elijah said in humorless tone "I can see you have one better proposition in mind Camille. Care to share?"
"Yes. Accused vampire will be staked in front of the street."
Thinking it won't sit well with vampires and humans usually are the collateral damage where there are supernaturals involved. Elijah said" My goodness, Camille. I didn't think you could be so cold-hearted."
Vincent who was bored until now chose to agree with Cami "Well you did use to kill witches for practicing magic, Marcel. I don't see why not the same apply to you vampires as well."
"And Well it won't be needed Marcel because I trust you will control your vampires, won't you?" Cami sais with a wicked and flirty smile Marcel was fully aware of
Marcel looked at Davina for support as he partially did that for her, but unfortunately her new role doesn't allow her to side with him.
The baby vampire who was guarding the door chose to finally enter the conversation "You're implying that there haven't been casualties on our side. What if humans kill vampires? "
Cami replied" I haven't seen a human kill a vampire during my time in this city. And besides they get killed for far much less anyways."
The baby vampire was more than furious looking both at Marcel and Elijah" You are agreeing with this human's nonsense" and before anyone could react he launched himself at Cami's neck.
Davina and Vincent were by her side at the same instant. Trying to throw off the vampire away from her, more than furious at this outcome because they couldn't have defended themselves without their magic in this bar if it were them instead of Cami. And she was their friend. If looks could kill, theirs was enough to kill Original and King vampire.
The sound of yelp came from the vampire's mouth instead and he was on the ground in pain. Marcel dragged the vampire up and saw that vampire had in fact broken his fangs. He looked at Cami in question and worry both whether she was hurt who was smirking for a person who had won.
"I don't have to rely anymore on goodness of my friends . Anyone who wants to harm me will have the same fate. If you guys thought you had a choice that you'll compel humans and get your way, don't forget I just have to distribute vervain through the water supply. It's not very difficult. "
Davina giggled not bothered even the slightest that she is practically defenseless here and moved closer to Cami touching her hand silently asking if she's okay.
She looked at vampire's direction "Sorry about your fangs by the way. You will have to use the blood bag from now on." But she wasn't sorry at all.
He cursed her"Fuck you bitch."That's when Elijah snapped the vampire's neck.
"I have no tolerance for ungentlemanly behavior. I suppose we have a deal, Camille." He smiled and the said three men were giving her respect she earned.
Back at the compound Klaus was painting as usual to calm his nerves and achieve his goals through will as he had once told to Hayley and Hope was sleeping peacefully in her nursery when Marcel suddenly appeared.
"So how was first day back as a King? I hope you enjoyed yourself" turning from his painting showing off his dimples fully impressed with himself.
Marcel punched him in the face" You're a dick, Klaus."
"If you think you can show your power over me just because you're some King now, I suggest you to think again." While feeling his jaw with half the mind to return one.
"Cut your crap, Klaus. You bit Cami .No wonder she is royally pissed with the vampires. "
"Did you know she is leading the human faction? Is that why you handed over New Orleans to me so that I have to bear her wrath when I'm not even at fault."
"What are you talking about Marcellus?" he resumed his painting.
"Of course you knew."
"Do you know she has threatened the vampires for not feeding or killing any human?"In fact one vampire attacked her.
Klaus was in pure rage and yelling now "What?" What were you and Elijah doing there by the way, if you cannot control one rogue vampire, how dare you claim you can control the city."
"Now you care about her?"
"For your information Elijah snapped the vampire's neck. And she is more than capable of taking care of herself now. The vampire who attacked her lost his fangs and she is unharmed. She has an arsenal and she is not hesitant to use them against us. "I was thinking all that time why sudden change in her warm behavior when Elijah informed me of your heinous act.
"Don't pretend you haven't fed from her, Marcel .Need I remind you when Papa Tunde attacked you, you were the one who gladly took her blood."
"I'm not going to let you sidetrack this conversation."
"You do know what happened to Mayor O'Connell 100 years ago and Father Kieran and her brother."
"She's inviting open season on her life by leading human faction when she's not thinking clearly. Now I can control the vampires but you and I both know the witches and don't forget the wolves and bazillion enemies we've made. "
"I mean it, Klaus. Fix this mess. I don't want to lose her as a friend and my vampires once again just because you are you."
Marcel was out the door when Freya almost entered"Marcel, great timing. I'm throwing a party this Saturday in celebration of my freedom from Dahlia. I have invited the witches. You must invite the vampires and humans." She said with the authority that he nodded and left.
"A party, sister?"
"Yes, brother now that I have concocted the mixture of herbs for the wolves. This Saturday is a full moon and it'll be a great time for us to celebrate together."
As much as Freya loved Klaus and Hope's company she wants to mingle with people of New Orleans and especially this human girl, Cami who has wormed her way into the hearts of important people of the city.
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