Elijah couldn't sleep the night before, knowing his brother was up to something. He needed to know what Niklaus' next move was, so he left Andrea and searched for his brother in the castle. When he finally found him in the attic, Niklaus was painting the dawning sun. He was clearly inebriated. Elijah spoke, " Why did you ask Andrea about her vampire sire?", Niklaus smiled knowing very well about his brother's presence and his state of despair knowing how much he wanted keep him away from his family. Niklaus finally spoke, " I wanted to know her sire so that if I don't need Katherine's blood to create my hybrid army I can rip her heart out". Elijah frowned and said, "Have you lost all your senses Niklaus? Why do you insist in going down the murder path? What has she done to you?", Niklaus turned around facing Elijah, quickly replied, "She hasn't done anything to me but she has been a thorn in your foot that you refuse to remove, because of a guilt to enjoy carrying throughout your immortal life. So I thought I would do you this favour and besides as long as she is alive you can never be truly happy with Andrea. One of them has to die", and smirked. Elijah spoke with anger building up, " Dare you take her name with your devious and vicious mouth! I will destroy you if you touch even a hair on her head". Niklaus laughed at his brother's empty threat. He knew his brother would never hurt him but he was pleased to see him try verbally. Niklaus then replied, "Oh dear brother. I don't plan on hurting your paramour. You see I was recently told that we should protect the ones who are honest and loyal to us, because these qualities only stem from true love. And I saw Andrea truly loved her family. She is a keeper. I will never take your happiness away as I myself truly care for you brother". Elijah scoffed at his remark and wondered who was advising him. Niklaus spoke again, " But you see this plan for the hybrid army is of extreme necessity now that our little family has extended beyond. This army will make us feared by all and nobody would dare try to come after us." Elijah said as matter of factly, "Who is stronger than you Niklaus? You are the most feared creature and yet you want to stand behind an army like a scared king!" Niklaus seemed a little angry at his brother's comment and said, "I am not scared but I am feared by all like you said and fear can make people do vicious things even beyond their own imagination so I would like to protect the little empire that you wish to build for the sake of my family which now includes my dearest niece", with that said Niklaus swooshed away not wanting to hear his brother's lecture.
Elijah stood in the attic for a moment before he departed himself. He made his way to his chamber thinking about his daughter. He needed to get some sense into his brother before it was too late. When he arrived at his chamber he saw Andrea was still asleep. He smiled looking at her peaceful face. He removed his shirt and got into bed with her. Instinctively, Andrea wrapped her arm around him and smelled in deep his scent. He smiled again. He loved these domestic moments that he shared with her, which they were both denied off years before. He kept his hand on her hip and kissed her forehead. He layed with her and thought about the upcoming day. He knew he needed to speak with both Elizabeth and Andrea about Niklaus' hybrid army. If needed he had to move them away from him. He would have to leave everything and everyone behind but if it came to that he wouldn't think twice.
Andrea woke up next to Elijah sleeping, now two days in a row. She loved him with all her heart and every time she looked at his face her heart melted. He was such a good heart and was even better father. Her little family was finally complete and she was grateful she lived to see this day. She kissed him on his lips gently and he opened his eyes and smiled at her. Elijah said smiling, " You look your second best in the morning". Andrea frowned at his comment and asked, "What do you mean second best?", to which Elijah replied, " You look your best after we have made love". Hearing him say that Andrea blushed profusely and turned her face away, when Elijah pulled her face to him and kissed her passionately. He was about to position himself when she stopped him and said, " I have to leave. Since the queen knows about our indiscretions and Klaus is lurking, I don't want to leave Elizabeth, Davina and Camille alone for too long". With that said she got dressed and left his chamber to go about her day.
Elijah came down to the dining, where Katherine sat eating her breakfast. She barely acknowledged his presence and stood up as soon as he sat down. But before she left she said to him, " There will be another event in seven days for the Strix and all the members of the society have been invited. Hope you will make yourself available and let your little lover prepare for the event." Elijah sat on the chair thinking about how complicated his life has become with everything happening. The Strix, Niklaus' hybrid army, Katherine... Everything needed his attention and needed it right now. He got up and went straight to the stables to talk to Elizabeth. He needed to warn her about her uncle.
He greeted Elizabeth upon arrivals to the stables but looked worried so Elizabeth asked him, "What worries you father?". Elijah said with a dead serious face, "I want you to stay away from your Uncle Niklaus. He does not have intentions for you. He will try and manipulate you for your blood to create an army of monsters. Elizabeth, I implore you to maintain your distance and let me know anything if you find out of ordinary". Elizabeth listened carefully and nodded in consent. She didn't want her father worried for her and vowed to him that she will do whatever to keep herself and her mother safe.