Alyson smirked as she watched Viktorya and Elijah flirt with each other. "What are you happy about?" Alyson turned to see Klaus walking towards her.

"They love each other," she answered, nodding to her big sister and his big brother. Klaus smiled at the couple. He sat beside her and helped her do her laundry.

"What are you doing?" she asked, grabbing the dirty shirt back.

Klaus snatched it back, "I'm helping you. Even though your father says you deserve this, you don't. Thus, deal with it and let me help."

"You know I hate you," she smiled. He gave her a playful pointed look.

"That's the biggest lie I've ever heard." She laughed and threw a wet shirt at him.

~ Alyson ~

"They are flattering each other," Viktorya stated, watching Alyson and Klaus do laundry together. Elijah grabbed her hand.

"It seems as though they are in love with each other." He didn't miss the loving look she gave him. He surprised her by pecking her on the lips.

"Elijah," she scolded him with a laugh. He kissed her again, and suddenly, people were clapping. They turned to Klaus and Alyson to see them applauding.

"When is your marriage ceremony?!" Alyson shouted. Elijah and Viktorya shared a look before they were sprinting towards Klaus and Alyson. "Sister, I have to finish this," Alyson growled as she hid behind Klaus.

Viktorya sighed and stopped, Elijah following her example. Her brunette sister's head peeked out from behind Klaus' shoulder.

~ Alyson ~

"ALYSON!" "KOL!"

The two ran at each other, hugging as they collided. Alyson kissed Kol's brunette head.

"Did you know that I turned nine recently?" Kol asked, excitedly. Alyson shared a happy look with Viktorya.

"Did you, now? Sweetheart, you're almost as old as I am," Klaus' little brother's face. Kol nodded eagerly.

"AWY!" Alyson looked over to see the youngest Mikaelson, Rebekah, sprinting towards her. She let go of Kol and picked Rebekah up.

"You've learned to walk," she exclaimed as she spun her around in the air. She bursts into a fit of giggles, with Alyson following close behind. Elijah came out of the hut.

"Viktorya, Alyson, how are you?" He pecked the elder Erikson on the the lips. Alyson smiled as Kol made a gesture of vomiting. The former rested Rebekah on her hip.

"Aly, are you in love with Nik?" Kol asked. Alyson's eyes widened as she turned to a guilty looking Elijah.

"I may have mentioned you and Niklaus to our mother," he mumbled. Viktorya laughed at the expression on Alyson's face. Alyson sent an angered look to her blonde sister.

"Alyson, hello," Klaus exited the hut with his mother. Alyson smiled as he came to stand next to her. "Hi," she whispered.

Neither of them caught the look Elijah and Esther exchanged. "Where's Finn?" Viktorya asked.

Esther answered, "Mikael and he are hunting." The two sisters nodded. "Where did your parents say they were going?"

Alyson answered, "To another village with the council. So another birthday spent with the Mikaelsons."

Esther shrugged, "We'll have a great feast." Alyson nodded. Rebekah gave her a wet kiss on her cheek. The group laughed as she wiped her cheek off.

"Thank you." She smiled and did it again. Alyson shook her head with a grin. Esther grabbed Rebekah and walked inside. Everyone followed except Klaus and Alyson.

"I thought Mikael would've taken you hunting," Alyson mumbled.

"Let's be glad he didn't," Klaus replied. Alyson turned to him.

"I'm very glad."

~ Alyson ~

Alyson rested Rebekah on her hip as Kol groaned. "What's wrong, Kol?"

"How come she always gets to do that?" Alyson frowned.

"You had your fair share with Viktorya." Kol rolled his eyes, "But I don't get too anymore."

"You're nine years old."

"So?"

"I'm almost fourteen years old."

"Mhmm?"

"I don't have the strength to pick you up."

"Aly, please."

"I'll give you a ride on my back when we go swimming tomorrow."

Elijah, Viktorya, and Klaus entered the room. "What's the problem?"

"Nothing," Kol blurted. Alyson hit him on the back of the head. He glared at her as he rubbed his head.

"Nothing. Everything is fine," Alyson answered. Viktorya smiled and grabbed Rebekah. Elijah wrapped his arm around the former's waist. Klaus nudged Alyson with a smirk.

"When's your marriage ceremony again?" Alyson questioned sarcastically. Viktorya threw a rag at her, which she caught easily. "We were just wondering."

Esther stepped into Kol's room. "The meal is ready." Viktorya carried Rebekah into the other room, with Elijah following. Kol grabbed Alyson's hand and pulled her along. She grabbed Klaus' forearm and dragged him with her.

~ Alyson ~

"Why does your father do that to you?" Klaus asked as they walked to the swimming hole. Alyson frowned, "Do what?"

"Give you chores when Viktorya has none?" he rephrased, sending nasty glares at the blonde Erikson. Alyson sighed.

"I'm not proper enough," she answered. He stopped her from walking forward.

"That is a lie and you know."

"He's my father. I cannot argue with him," she stated.

"Promise me you'll try," he commanded.

"Alright." He smiled at her. She returned the gesture. "ALY, YOU PROMISED!"

She knelt down as Kol came running at her back. He jumped up and she grabbed his legs. He wrapped his arms around her neck while she stood up.

"What are you doing?" Klaus exclaimed, shaking with laughter. Kol smiled at his older brother.

"We're going on an adventure! Join us, Niklaus!" Alyson shouted before running off with Kol on her back. Klaus stared at them a moment before sprinting after them. The trio passed Viktorya and Elijah as they ran to the swimming hole.

"What on earth are they doing?" Viktorya asked through her laughter. Elijah laughed along with her.

"I've no idea." They glanced at each other before chasing after them. When they got there, the trio was already in the water.

Alyson climbed out and greeted them. "Hi."

"Little one, I'm convinced you've lost your sanity," Viktorya mumbled.

"While that is entirely possible, 'tis not true," Alyson denied. Elijah shared a look with her before pushing Viktorya into the water. She screamed as she hit the surface.

~ Alyson ~

Viktorya and Alyson were sat in their designated room in Esther's home. "It's your birthday," Viktorya squealed. Alyson shook her head.

"You're such a child." Viktorya gave a childish smile. Alyson laughed and playfully smack Viktorya on the knee. Viktorya grinned and tickled her.

"Alyson, Viktorya." The two girls looked toward the entrance of the room to see Esther smiling at them. Viktorya stood. "Viktorya, would you ready your sister?"

"Yes, thank you." Esther left as Viktorya stood behind Alyson. The blonde started braiding the brunette's hair.

"Is Niklaus escorting you to the festivities?" Viktorya questioned. Alyson nodded, letting out a grunt as Viktorya pulled her hair. "Do you love him?"

Alyson started coughing. "Why do you think that?" Viktorya shrugged.

"You seem like a good couple." Alyson shook her head.

"He is my best friend, nothing more." Viktorya frowned.

"I refuse to believe." Alyson shrugged. Viktorya glared at the back of her head. There was a knock on the makeshift door. "Yes?"

"Alyson, are you ready?" Klaus' voice called. Viktorya tied the rest of Alyson's hair up and tapped her shoulder.

"Niklaus, you may come in," Alyson told. As Klaus entered the room, Viktorya nodded at him in greeting. He returned the gesture before she left.

"It's your birthday," Klaus stated, sitting beside Alyson.

"My birthday is not really that big of a deal." She nervously played with a stray strand of her hair. Klaus grabbed her hand.

"It's a big deal to me," he sternly spoke. She sighed and stood. He stood beside her. They linked their arms and started into the hallway.

They left the hut to see everyone making a pathway for them through the crowd. She gave a sheepish smile as they walked on the path.

"Don't leave me," she commanded.

"I wouldn't dream of it," he whispered. She nodded while they came upon the rather large chair she was to sit in for the celebration. He sat her down and stood beside the chair. Everyone applauded until the leader of their village, Nicholas, calmed them down.

"Alyson, we're here to honor your birth. You've been a great help to our village in your time here. We can only hope you'll forever the same. Now, let the celebration begin." Everyone cheered, and went to the food or to greet her.

"Awy, happy birday." Alyson smiled as Esther sat Rebekah in her lap.

"Yes, now guess how old I am." Rebekah gave a look of concentration.

"Nine years old," Rebekah exclaimed. Alyson and Klaus laughed.

"Close," Alyson stated. Esther smiled and took Rebekah away. Kol, Elijah, and Viktorya were next up.

"Little one, once again, happy birthday." Alyson winked at Viktorya. They smirked at each other.

"Aly, happy birthday, big sister," Kol exclaimed.

"Big sister?" Alyson asked.

"Yes. We've claimed you as our sister," Elijah explained. Alyson's eyes brimmed with joyful tears as they left.

"Are you alright?" Klaus asked. Alyson blinked away the tears and nodded. Some more people came and greeted her.

~ Alyson ~

Alyson rolled her shoulders as she undid her hair. "Aly?" She turned around to see Klaus peeking in her makeshift door.

"Yes, Niklaus?" Klaus smiled and stepped into the room.

"Walk with me?" She nodded and followed him out of the hut. He grabbed her hand and pulled her through the woods.

"Where are we going, Niklaus?" she asked eagerly.

"Patience, love," he mumbled. She smiled at her nickname. They soon were in a small clearing. He laid on his back, pulling her with him.

"It's a large pan," he laughed. She pressed her face into his neck as she giggled.

"Even if it does resemble a pan, it's beautiful." He kissed her cheek when she rested her head in his shoulder.

"What were you speaking of with your sister when I came in?"

"She believes we are in love," she answered. He sighed before they heard familiar laughter. The duo sat up and looked around. Elijah and Viktorya were running into the clearing.

"What are you two doing?" Alyson shouted, scaring the couple. Viktorya jumped and turned to the two, who were watching her. Elijah followed suit.

"What are you doing out here?" Viktorya shot back. Alyson stood.

"I asked first." Klaus stood up beside her.

"We're playing tag," Viktorya answered suspiciously. Alyson and Klaus sent each other skeptical looks.

"We're not completely oblivious, big sister," Alyson replied. Klaus coughed to cover his laugh to Viktorya's and Elijah's looks.

"You, uh, you should get home," Elijah suggested awkwardly. Klaus and Alyson burst into laughter. Viktorya glared at them while Elijah remained stoic.