Author's Note: Hey everyone here is the next chapter of my story Invisible. You are not reading the wrong chapter. If it seems, a little confusing just keep reading it will all make sense by the end of this chapter.

I didn't want to have to do this, but if you guys want me to keep posting, I need some reviews. I know that people are reading my story, but I am not getting very many reviews. I have decided I am not going to update until I get five reviews for the story or this chapter. I love to hear people's opinions of my story. All I ask is that no one leave any flames. If you want to critique me, that is fine but do it in a constructive way.

I have also finalized the face claims for all of my original characters of my story. I have listed them below.

Emerson and Her Family

Emerson Blake: Lily Collins

Catriona Blake (Emerson's Grandmother): Emma Thompson

Graham Blake (Emerson's Grandfather): James Spader

Moira Blake (Emerson's Mother): January Jones

I have also started a Pinterest page for my story. You can find it at:

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If you want to visit the page make sure to take out where I replace them with actual periods. If you go to the page you will find Emerson's clothes the actors I have playing Emerson's family and some other odds and ends. As the story progresses I plan to add more things so be on the look out for it.

Flowers they were everywhere. All of them were varying stages of growth. Some flowers hadn't even sprouted from the ground, some were only small seedlings, some had little buds, and others were in full bloom. In one particular patch of plants, a young girl no that looked no older than twenty sat on her knees bent over an empty flowerbed working the fertile black soil with a spade shaped hand tool. She was dressed in a brown, forest green, and tan work dress that didn't belong on the body of someone like her.

Adelaide Blake found solace in the simple things of life. She enjoyed working in her garden, riding her horse, reading, occasionally sword fighting with her grandfather, and sometimes she even liked the incredible long lessons she had to sit through from her grandmother. Working in the family's garden was one of those favorite activities. With her long unruly locks tied back with an old piece of cloth and a brimmed hat on her head, she found solace in working the soil to prepare it for a new batch of herbs needed for her clinic.

While most of Adelaide's workdays were alone, today was a little bit unusual. At the gardens black cast iron gate stood a man that looked no older than his mid-twenties. His dark hair was combed neatly, and it matched perfectly with his clothes. Anyone could tell that this man was someone important. He wore a white shirt with pleated cuffs and a high collar. His black pantaloons were a little more dressed down, and he wore a dark green overcoat. The young man tried to open the gate as quietly as he could as not to disturb the young girl at work.

"Good afternoon, Elijah. I was wondering when you were going to open the gate and let yourself in," The young lady smirked looking up from her work and looking at the man approaching her.

"Good evening Miss. Adelaide. My attempts to surprise you have yet again been spoiled. If I didn't know any better, I would think you someone gifted with extraordinary hearing" The two of them chuckled. It was a running joke for the two of them. They liked to act like normal humans around one another. It was a game that the two of them loved to play in jest since both of them were anything but normal humans. One was a mighty Royal Phoenix and the other an Original Vampire.

"You should know by now Elijah you cannot surprise me," Lady Adelaide said placing her hand spade to the side and standing up to face the man in front of her. Elijah took in all of her appearances. Somehow even when Adelaide was covered in dirt and clothed in only working rags, she still looked beautiful. "So why have you come today? Are you in need of some more of my lavender tea for Niklaus?" She asked walking over to a water bucket nearby to wash the dirt off her hands.

"Oh no. I have plenty of that. I should say thank you. It does seem to have the desired calming effect on my brother. At the same time, I wonder if it is the tea or if it is the young woman who makes and brews it for him" He said clasping his hand behind himself.

Adelaide chuckled. "I don't think it is that Elijah. Your brother wouldn't let some small trivial girl have an effect on him when he has women of much greater beauty and power throwing themselves at his feet" Adelaide replied turning from the water bucket to look at Elijah. So if you are not here for more tea then what do I owe the pleasure of your visit?" She asked looking at him with her hands on her hips.

"Can a man not simply want to visit a beautiful woman?" He asked coming closer to the girl.

"Maybe if he was an ordinary man he could use that argument but you my dear Elijah are not a simple man. While I try to guess the reason behind you visit would you like to have some tea? I just picked some mint. It does make an excellent additive to the black tea I had shipped in" Adelaide replied as she removed her hat.

"That sounds fantastic" Elijah replied.

"Let me ring for Madeline and I will have her bring some down to the garden for us. I hope you do not mind my haggard appearance." She said as she called for the housemaid. Suddenly a short, plump woman came rushing in. "There you are Madeline. Master Elijah decided to pop by for a visit. Would you mind bringing us some tea down to the garden?" Adelaide asked. The servant nodded and made quick work of bringing a kettle of warm water, a container of loose leaf tea, two cups, two saucers, and a few tea cookies for the two occupants in the garden.

"Thank you, Madeline. Why don't you take the rest of the afternoon off? I heard that you daughter was in from up north. Why don't you spend some time with her and your new granddaughter." Adelaide said smiling and nodding for the woman to leave.

"But Miss Adelaide it is not proper to leave you alone unsupervised with a gentleman caller. I promised your grandparents I would look after you while they were away" The servant replied.

"Master Elijah is much more than a gentleman caller. He is a friend. Master Elijah means no harm to me or my reputation. Isn't that true Master Elijah?" Adelaide commented looking from her servant to Elijah.

"Oh yes, Ms. Madeline. I have the most honorable intention for my visit to Miss Adelaide." He replied with his charming smile.

"If you are sure to miss. If you need anything later tonight, you are more than welcome to join my family to have supper. Remember my family is your family." Madeline replied.

"That is very kind of you, but I do not wish to intrude. Be on your way. Make sure to give you beautiful new granddaughter a kiss on the head for me. Tell your daughter I will send some of those herbs she asked for tomorrow after they are finished drying" Adelaide called as Madeline left to walk home.

"Now that is a site to be seen. A young woman is sending her servants off and being left to fend for herself in the presence of a much stronger man." Elijah said walking over to the table where the maid had left the tea and cookies.

Adelaide chuckled. "Well the much stronger man might try something, but I have no doubt that the fragile young girl with be able to defend herself just fine. Besides what can I say I am not like normal young women? I can take care of myself. My Grandmother has gone to an event with my grandfather, and I have plenty of things to keep me busy" Adelaide replied as she joined the brunette man at the table.

"You have quite a magnificent garden, Adelaide." Elijah commented looking around at the flowers and herbs that surrounded them. Adelaide made quick work of the tea. She poured the hot water into the two cups followed by the tea and the fresh mint she had picked. The two people then sat making idle conversation while they drank their tea.

"It is important to have a constant supply of herbs and flowers for the clinic. Plus I find it soothing to work in my garden. It helps me get back to my roots if you will" Adelaide said with a chuckle at the pun.

"Now that we have gotten past hellos why did you decide to stop by?" Adelaide asked giving Elijah a very curious look.

"My family received your birthday invitation today. I have no doubt that it will be the event of the season. I wanted to come by to see if you had an escort for your birthday." Elijah said looking down to his cup and then sitting down on the matching saucer.

"I should have known all this polite talk was due to personal motives. Unfortunately, I am not allowed to have an escort to this party. My grandmother has this silly idea in her head that she is going to set me up at my birthday. She has some eligible bachelors coming to the party from some paramount families in the clan, and I must be available." Adelaide replied sitting down her tea. "I have told her how ridiculous that sounds. I wish she would give up this silly notion. I do not want to be married" Adelaide said with a smirk.

"Is that so?" Elijah questioned.

"Very much so. So instead of enjoying my birthday I have to play the perfect hostess. I am hoping my grandfather may be able to talk my grandmother down." Adelaide responded.

"Is it that you do not wish ever to be married or is it that you have not met the right suitor?" Elijah asked with a smirk.

"That is a rather odd question to ask Elijah. If I had to answer, I would have to say it is later of the two options. I do not want to be forced into a loveless arranged marriage. Out of anyone I would think my grandmother would understand that. She met and married my grandfather on her terms. She was not forced to marry him. She loved him. I was hoping she would give me the same option" Adelaide replied as she sat her hand on the table.

Before Adelaide knew what was going on Elijah reached over and took her hand in his and kissed it on the palm. The familiar spark that she felt every time the brunette and blonde Mikaelson brothers looked at her or touched her came back. The feeling vibrated through her whole body. She didn't even have time to take back her worked and rough hand. Slowly the image and Adelaide and Elijah began to fade.

Emerson woke up with a start. It was all a dream, but it felt so real. The brief touching and banter Emerson could still hear it and feel it even as she thoroughly woke from sleep. She brought her right hand to look at it closer. She looked at her palm where she had felt Elijah's kiss on her palm or she should say Adelaide's palm. The electricity from the small kiss still vibrated through her body. Gypsy the large husky that had laid beside Emerson on her bed was now woken up by her master's odd movements. Trying to see what her master was looking at Gypsy looked at her master's palm tilting her head from side to side not seeing anything. Then the dog gave her master's hand a quick lick and laid her head in her lap.

"I think I am going crazy Gypsy" Emerson commented and then scratched the dog behind the ears. Looking over at her clock Emerson noticed that it was only 5:00 A.M. and it was a Saturday. Emerson could go back to sleep. She could because her body was still tired from the chemo she had a few days prior. Even though she could sleep part of Emerson didn't want to. Instead, Emerson decided to get up and do some research in her journal that was on her desk. In her dream, Elijah had called her by Adelaide. That was one of her past lives. She knew that for certain but how hadn't she known that in that life she had known the Originals.

Scanning through pages Emerson found a journal entry dated June 13, 1845.

Today I am officially twenty-one. While most girls my age are getting married and having their first baby, I am protecting my people from a war that is coming. I should be looking forward to my birthday party this evening, but all I feel is dread. This evening I have to stand with my grandmother as the different families coming to my party pledge their allegiance to my family. She says I have to be a part of it since they will have to make those offerings to me someday. I will have to stand by myself and receive these gifts once it is my time to lead. She tells me I need to show my people how much I appreciate them. It always confuses me how my grandmother can turn my birthdays into clan events and ceremonies. For one year I wish I could just have a fun night of dancing and no pomp and circumstances.

Not only do I have to participate in Gathering offerings but I also have to meet countless suitors that my grandmother has selected for me. I have been warned that I have to be on my most ladylike behavior. When my grandmother says that it makes me want to laugh. She might be able to clean the mud off the girl, place her in beautiful clothes and jewelry, take her out of the trees and away from the stables but you can't douse the flame that burns in her to be anything but an ordinary woman.

My grandmother doesn't believe that I can rule my people alone. She thinks I need to marry before I can take the throne. What she doesn't understand is there are very few men like my grandfather who do not wish to own their wives. Most men want to control their wives not treat them as their equals. They want to show them off as some prize that they won and conquered. Due to my position a man would only want to tame me. I don't want that for myself. I want to be free. I want to be free like how I feel with I am with them…

The entry ended with that cryptic ending. Did Adelaide mean the Mikaelsons? Could she have been that close with them? Was the affection that she saw and felt between Adelaide and Elijah the reason why Adelaide's grandmother wanted to marry her off? This was all becoming very confusing for the seventeen-year-old. Maybe it wasn't such a bad thing that Rebekah had invited her over to her house the previous night.

Author's Note: Bum bum bum! The plot thickens. How did everyone like the little flirtatious flashback in this chapter? Did everyone like the interaction between past Emerson's and Elijah? I know I said that Nik would make an appearance in this chapter, but I felt like this flashback was a better fit. I can say with all certainty that Niklaus Mikaelson will be in the next chapter, and his introduction to Emerson will be memorable.