Title: Littlest wolf
author: Cindy Ryan
pairings: Klaus/Hayley
timeline: future au
Klaus thought he'd been prepared to see his daughter as a werewolf er werepup. However, when Emily fully transformed and broke away from Elijah bounding to the far right corner of the bed near Rebekah it took Klaus by surprise. Emily's fur was a light brown and her eyes green. She was a little smaller than a husky. Rebekah moved to grab Emily but his daughter was faster. In a blink Emily was in the corner by the closed door. Hayley approached her daughter but Klaus once again intervened stepping between them.
"Ideas?"Elijah prompted quietly as he stood next to Klaus and in front of Hayley..
"She's too young to know to change back."Hayley stated worriedly.
Klaus hated to even suggest his idea but knew it was one of the quickest way to bring a werewolf back to human form. He looked at Rebekah who was closest to the door.
"Rebekah get the wolfsbane."Klaus ordered his voice barely above a whisper.
The blonde woman nodded tightly and left the room in a blur. Emily pounced after her Aunt but wasn't quick enough. Hayley whirled on Klaus her eyes blazing with anger.
"We can't."Hayley stated her voice shaking. "She's a child...the pain could..."
Klaus cupped Hayley's face with his hands and wiped away her tears.
"Emily's our child, luv."Klaus replied quietly. "Smartest,kindest and most beautiful girl there is. "I wouldn't do anything to cause her pain unless it was the only way. This is the fastest way, Hayley. You know I'm right."
Reluctantly Hayley nodded and stepped away her right hand still linked with Klaus's.
The next six hours were tough on everyone. No one had left. It took all of Elijah's will power not to pace. Instead he leaned against the door while Rebekah alternated between pacing and hovering near Emily's bed. Klaus had been correct. Emily had almost immediately transformed to a human once her body came in contact with the wolfsbane. Elijah's niece had cried out in agony as the plant touched her fur just above her nose.
Niklaus had amazed Elijah once again. The emotional transformation his brother had undergone since Emily's birth continued to be more redemption than Elijah had ever dreamed possible. Elijah had watched as Klaus had cautiously approached Emily with the wolfsbane. It had seemed to cause his brother almost as much pain to apply it as Emily endured. Even though Elijah knew the plant itself had little affect on Klaus. It had all been emotional. Hurting Emily had been the only way for Klaus to help his daughter. Yet Elijah could tell the toll it took on his sibling.
After the transformation Klaus had given Emily some of his blood. Both to aid the hunger and the healing. Then he had scooped the nearly three year old girl up into his arms and tucked her into bed. Hayley had removed the blankets only momentarily to put a fresh, clean nightgown on her daughter.
They knew after the first hour that Klaus's blood along with Emily own hybrid healing powers that she was fine. No fever or ill affects from the wolfsbane. The burn marks had vanished from her skin. Still the Original family held their vigil. Now six hours later with mid-morning sunlight streaming in the windows Elijah cleared his throat.
"Niklaus, if you and Hayley wish a break Rebekah and I will stay with Emily."Elijah offered.
Hayley and Klaus glanced at each other before Klaus nodded in acceptance. He and Hayley stood from where they'd been seated on the edge of their daughter's bed. Hayley leaned down and kissed Emily's forehead.
"We won't be long."Klaus stated quietly.
"Take your time."Elijah replied.
Klaus clasped a hand on Elijah's left shoulder. Elijah watched as Hayley and Klaus looked back at Emily's sleeping form before opening the door and leaving.