Hayley strained to hear the conversation going on between Klaus and his siblings downstairs, but it was no use they were talking so low that even in her wolf form she wouldn't be able to make out anything. She quietly made her way to the window and peered out into the dark; she couldn't help but wonder how her life would be at this exact moment if she had never met Klaus. Just the mere thought of him caused her baby to kick and thrash with excitement.
"Calm down baby girl, Daddy will see us soon." Hayley whispered, blinking away the tears that threaten to spill over.
The quest to finding her family is what motivated her to leave with Klaus in the first place, and no matter how cruel Klaus managed to be, her heart seemed to be guiding her to him. It doesn't make any sense why this happened or when she realized that she was in love, but every time she looked at him she felt as if she were home and when you've never had a home to call yours, you'd do just about anything to keep it.
"Sorry that took so long, love." Klaus boomed from behind her.
Hayley quickly turned around and smiled. "She's been going crazy for you." Hayley giggled, gesturing toward her pregnant belly.
Klaus cautiously maneuvered his way to her and gently placed his hand on her stomach. The repetitive strong kicks made him happy; in fact they made him proud.
"She's already extraordinary." Klaus announced as he slowly retrieved his hand back.
"I think she gets that from you." Hayley informed him, but the moment of bliss was quickly shattered when a mixture of fear and anger erupted through Klaus.
"Do you know how incredibly stupid you sound? Do not forget sweet heart, that there is no good in me and that extraordinary miracle inside of you can easily be taken away, seeing how I did give it to you, and that's what I do. I take back the happiness I've given; it's my own little insurance policy." He said with a grimacing smile.
"I don't believe you." Hayley whispered avoiding eye contact.
"Well maybe you should start." Klaus warned before storming out of the room.
Klaus didn't mean a word that his mouth produced, but the love for his daughter was so overpowering that he didn't know how to process it. He didn't understand how something he's never seen or felt could permanently brand their love in his heart, and that scared him. He never saw this coming and even with a fight it would have been quickly lost. Klaus refused to allow others to know that this child is his weakness, and he knew if that veil was dropped that he would be utterly vulnerable, putting not only himself in danger, but his entire family. The burden was already too much to bear and with a heavy heart he buried his face into his hands.
The vicious words echoed inside of Hayley's head as she tossed and turned that night. She knew he was bluffing, but she wouldn't dare test him. Klaus was unpredictable and when questioned, his ego always managed to persevere. Hayley knew without a doubt that Klaus loved their daughter, and that was more than she could ever ask for, but she couldn't help feel her heart drop. She'd never admit this out loud or even to herself, but deep down she already knew that Klaus was in love, and it wasn't with her.
Suddenly a sharp pain in her abdomen caused her to sit up and asses her belly.
"What's the matter baby?" She quietly asked as another pain shot across her stomach.
The pain grew more intense and constant, sweat beaded on her forehead and it felt like the air was thinning around her causing each breath to be a struggle. She pushed off of the bed, but was then met with the hardwood floor. Her legs were numb and her entire body grew exhausted. With every ounce of energy she could conjure up, she screamed for Klaus and Just like clockwork, he was kneeling by her side.
"It hurts." Hayley wailed, gripping at her belly.
Klaus laid his hand on the top of her trembling stomach, His surroundings then fading to black.
"What's going on?" Klaus called adjusting his eyes to the pitch blackness that surrounded him.
"It's okay." A tiny voice echoed through the silence.
"Who are you? What is this?" He questioned his eye sight unable to properly focus.
"Please don't be afraid." The angelic voice pleaded.
"I'm not afraid, I do not fear this." Klaus stated now standing bravely toward the dark abyss.
"You're lying I can hear your heart beat daddy." The voice made his knees buckle, tears stained his face as his hands began to search for his daughter.
"I don't have much time. You have to destroy the dagger that Uncle Elijah has." She begged "Daddy, Please don't let Bonnie finish the spell. She's not going to just kill me, but others like me as well."
Klaus's hands were still searching as he absorbed the information.
"I have to go now." Her voice fades.
"No, come back!" Klaus yelled, frantically pushing to his feet.
"Tell momma that I will never let anyone hurt her. I love you daddy." And with that, she was gone.
A burst of fire erupted through his veins causing him to scream out in pain.
"Open your eyes, Nicklaus." Rebekah ordered and he quickly obeyed.
"What the bloody hell just happened?" She breathed her eyes wide with terror.
Klaus couldn't conjure up enough strength to explain, the very least keep his composure, and instead of turning away he hugged Rebekah. His grip tightening around her as the scenes began to replay themselves in his head.
