I am going to try and update every Monday. And hopefully not this late, but work was crazy today.
I am sorry if there are any spelling errors (I don't have a beta).
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"Your kind isn't welcome here, but just this once I will invite you into my office," Gloria turned around and walked into her office motioning them to follow with her hand. Klaus and Rebekah followed the witch. Klaus felt a spell at the door. He assumed it was a similar spell to the ones placed on the homes; the vampire must be invited in.
The room they entered was much larger than the small entry way they were just in. The walls were lined with book shelves and there were candles everywhere; most of them were lit. The center of the room was open with a large carpet on the floor. Books were open everywhere.
"You may sit if you wish," she said as she sat behind a small desk.
Rebekah knew Nik would be standing the whole time, and she would hear an earful if she didn't stand and stay on guard.
"You already seem to know my name. May I inquire yours?"
"Rebekah," She said. Centuries ago Rebekah learned it was best to always be truthful to witches. If you somehow were able to lie to their faces, they would know the truth as soon as they touched you. "This is my brother, Klaus. Have you heard of us?"
"What is your business in Chicago?" Gloria asked ignoring Rebekah's question.
"A change in scenery," Klaus said.
"And what do you want me to do for you?"
Nik did not answer. He looked at Gloria as if she had the answer he was looking for.
"I have a question," Rebekah said interrupting the silence. "Who is that man out front?"
"That is Mr. Soriano. He is the man who owns the speakeasy for me."
"Is he compelled?" she asked.
"No, I spelled him. He pretends to be the owner for me; he does not give away my location. He puts on the façade in exchange for money."
"What spell did you use? I have never seen one like compulsion."
"It is different form compulsion. He has his free will. He can walk away from here whenever he wishes. He does not know what I am or what happens in here. It seems confusing, but he leads a perfectly lovely life with his wife and kids. He believes he owns this speakeasy because I cannot. When there comes I time that I can, I will release him and he will be able to get another job and continue to live his normal life."
"Couldn't you just have used compulsion?" Rebekah asked.
"I don't believe in compulsion"
"But you believe in spelling?" Nik muttered under his breath.
"What can I help you with? Why did you come to see me?" Gloria asked.
"I wanted to see if you were truly a witch," Nik said.
"Are you truly an original?" she asked.
Rebekah reached out her hand to touch Gloria's. Gloria grabbed the hand with both of hers and closed her eyes. She breathed in deeply and released Rebekah's hand.
"Your species is an abomination. It is against nature, but you are supernatural just like witches. How can I help you?" Gloria asked.
"I would like protection," Nik said.
"Are you not powerful enough?" Gloria said.
"Don't ask me questions! It is not good to get on my bad side."
"I will not protect you when you have not protected others." Gloria said.
"Do you know another witch that will?" Klaus asked. Rebekah could see that he was getting angry.
"I can place a boundary spell around Chicago. No supernatural creatures will be allowed to enter until I remove the spell." She says.
"There must be a loop hole?" Rebekah said. "What would you want from us?"
"I cannot keep the super naturals who have already been to Chicago out since they have a history here."
Has he been here? Rebekah asked herself. She looked at her brother. It was their first time to the city. If Mikael spent his life chasing us he couldn't have come here before, Rebekah thought.
"I would be grateful if you could perform that spell," Nik said. "What can we do for you?"
"I would like my protection from your family. I know who you are and what you have done. I want protection from your family. I am strong, but an original…"
"You will get your protection after the spell is complete," Nik said as he walked towards the door. "Get it done soon."
He turned back and motioned for Rebekah to follow him.
"I want to talk to Gloria for a moment. Wait outside, I will be right there."
Nik rolled his eyes and closed the door behind him.
Rebekah took a seat across from Gloria knowing she wouldn't be hurt.
"Rebekah Miakelson, you have an interesting past." Gloria said as she looked down at a book. The writing was in a language Rebekah did not know. Rebekah felt a presence try to enter her mind. She knew it was Gloria trying to learn more about the originals,
"I'm not here to talk about my past," Rebekah said. "Can my brother hear us in here?"
Gloria waved her hand and a small pot of sage began smoking. Rebekah waited a couple of seconds to make sure the sage is properly working before she said, "I want to know who Stefan Salvatore is."
"And you think I can give that information?"
"You seem to be okay with him since I have seen you too dance together."
"Yes, but that does not mean that he wants his personal information out."
Rebekah looked around the room and saw no personal pictures of Gloria.
"How old are you?" Rebekah asked her.
"I am young, but I come from a powerful line of witches," she said not giving away her age.
"Do you know how young Stefan is?"
"He is much younger than you," she said. Rebekah hated it when witches got like this. They never answered her questions. They always missed the goal.
"Of course he is younger than me!" Rebekah stood up agitated.
"Don't get mad. If you want to know his personal information, you will have to ask him yourself. He comes to my bar every night."
Rebekah got up and walked out of the room. Nick was leaning against the wall opposite of the man sitting at the desk. Klaus was sending the man death glares. Rebekah was sick of the witch. "Nik let's go." she said as she walked out of the building. Klaus followed her out. Their eyes adjusted to the fading sunlight of the day as they went back towards their apartment.
"Did you get what you wanted?" he asked.
"No, we are going to Gloria's again tonight."
I hope the spell that Gloria will perform makes sense. She will be placing a boundary spell around Chicago that only keeps out supernatural beings, but if a supernatural has been to Chicago before the spell was placed they can freely enter and leave the city.
Sorry there wasn't any Stefan in this chapter. He will be in the next one for sure!
Any questions please ask!
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