Queen of the Heartless

by melanoradrood

This was who she was. What she was. She was an Original. The Alpha of the Originals. The most powerful being to walk the planet. She was the Queen of the Heartless, and she left fire and death wherever she went. Dark Caroline, Role Reversal, Mystic Falls gang is the Originals, Mikaelsons are present day humans. Eventually Klaroline, Kennet, Stebekah Delena, Janna, Kalijah.

7. Chapter 6 : Punishment

Chapter Six : Punishment

Caroline was laying in her bed, staring at the ceiling, when the music began. It was loud and full of low deep notes with high pitched squealing, and she immediately assumed that Tyler must be awake. Of course he would love this rubbish; only a stripper would dance to this trashy music. A few seconds later, she heard banging on a door. She half considered letting Stefan deal with whatever was going on until she heard the yelling.

"Turn off the fucking music, Anna."

Ah, she had forgotten about Anna. So that was who started playing music at - she glanced over towards the clock on the mantel - four in the morning. Had she even gotten any sleep at all?

She needed to get Bonnie to spell the room so no one could hear anything coming from it, then she could enjoy quiet while she tried to sleep. Of course, overhearing things was useful at the same time... How many days had it been that they were all in the same house? Two? A little under? She was surprised it had taken this long for the fighting to start.

The banging began again, and she heard the music turn up louder. Tyler was practically screaming at the door now. "Turn off the fucking music or I'll rip your heart out."

Caroline flashed out of her bed and down the hallway. She grabbed Tyler by the arm that had been raised and jerked it behind his back. She threw her weight into him and the door crashed open, revealing a dancing Anna. She screamed as they fell in and Caroline got off of Tyler. He flipped over onto his back, ready to fight whoever had knocked him down, but Caroline had already bent back down and grabbed his neck.

"What the FUCK, Caroline?"

She picked him up by his neck and slammed him back down. "Do not touch Anna. I can actually control her without having to get my hands dirty. Threaten her again and I WILL torture you for the next century."

She heard another set of feet coming down the hallway. She immediately knew it was Stefan, but she didn't bother looking up at him. Tyler was staring at her in shock and nodded while Anna stood to the side, eyes wide.

"For the love of God, Caroline, put some clothes on."

Caroline looked over her shoulder to Stefan, was impeccably dressed as per usual. Had he even gone to bed, or did he always sleep in his suits? She rolled her eyes at him then looked down at Tyler. The idiot had already gone from scared to aroused once he was made aware of her naked state, and she released his neck, only to kick him between his legs. Tyler curled up, cringing, as Caroline rose to stare at Stefan.

"It's not like you haven't see me naked before."

She crossed her arms under her breasts, making them rise up slightly, and Stefan turned away while he removed his jacket. She stepped forward and took it from him to slide it on, then turned towards Tyler again. "Now, go back to your room, and stay there. Make any more noise, and I might just cut off your dick."

Tyler glared at her for a moment, then flashed out of the room, pushing Stefan from the doorway slightly. The door to Tyler's room slammed shut and Caroline rolled her eyes. She muttered under her breath about him being an idiot, then turned back to Anna, who was still standing there in shock.

The phone that was on the bed beeped, and before Anna could move towards it, Caroline already had it in her hand. She opened up the home screen and saw that the girl had a text message. Opening it, she saw a name come across with a flirty wink that made Caroline smile. "Oh, my little Anna. You have been texting Kol Mikaelson. You have started to prove your worth."

Stefan had stepped into the room to come look at the phone, but Caroline shook her head. "Oh no, Stefan. You know that the Mikaelsons have a bit of punishment coming. I think it about time they taste their own medicine."

Stefan stood still, then bowed his head slightly. He walked towards the door and went to step out, but he paused for a moment. What was with them and always having a thought at the last second? "Remember, Caroline, that you cannot always alter your decisions. Make certain you want this before you act."

She had spent a thousand years thinking about breaking this curse. Nothing would make her pause now. Not even a petty little family of humans that Stefan wanted to protect because of their tie to the doppelganger. "I know."

Stefan was walking back to her room and Caroline turned back towards Anna, smiling. "Anna, I have a task for you."

The girl lowered her head. "Of course, Caroline. What would you have me do?"

Ah. Caroline had wondered at dinner the other evening if the girl had any proper manners left. The Originals had met Anna during a time that they were all Lords and Ladies, with Caroline herself being made a Duchess by Richard the Lionheart. She had befriended his mother, Eleanor of Aquitaine, when she had first come to court, and it seemed as though the English nobility knew not to ask questions.

How ironic, that a man fighting a Holy War had befriended those considered Damned. Even Damon, who was always moody at best, had gotten along well with the king. And somewhere along the way, a young handmaiden called Anna had caught the eye of Jeremy Grayson. She was lucky that Caroline hadn't staked her the moment she was turned.

It was because of Anna joining their little group that everything had begun to spiral. Jeremy had begun to kill more often, leaving a trail behind them wherever they went. Stefan had slipped off his bunny diet. Damon had begun to try and hide it all from Caroline, leaving Tyler free to cause his own havoc. Bonnie and Elena had continued to be oblivious to the destruction around them, and Caroline was left to clean up the entire mess.

And now, Anna was going to prove her worth. She still wouldn't undagger Jeremy, but this was a start to get back into Caroline's good graces for the young girl. "I'm going to release you to go to school today. You seem to already have a friendship with the young Mr. Mikaelson. Flirt with him and seduce him into a date tonight. Convince him to sneak out of the house. He is on vervain, so you cannot compel him. Once he texts you to say he is on his way to meet you, go cause him to wreck his car. Injure him badly, but do not kill him."

Anna nodded her head, eyes wide, and whispered, "Yes, Caroline."

"And after he is at the hospital, wait for his brother to feed him blood, then kill him."

Anna's head shot up and she burst out, "Kill him? You want him to turn?"

Caroline nodded her head and smiled at the girl. "But do not give him your blood. It must be Finn Mikaelson that gives him the blood. So, you must wait until this evening to wreck his car, so that his brother will be at the hospital during his accident."

Anna nodded her head, eyes wide, and bowed it again. "Of course, Caroline. Anything else?"

Caroline stepped forward and touched the girl's chin so that her eyes were brought up to meet her own. "You are free to leave this room to do as I have already commanded you. After your task is done, you will return to this house. You may not leave this house again after your task is done unless I say so. And you may not tell anyone of your plans."

Anna nodded and Caroline let the smile fade from her face. "Remember what is at stake, Anna. Do as I ask and you can have Jeremy back. Do not, and I will drop his crate to the bottom of the Atlantic Trench."

Anna's eyes went wide and she dropped to the ground on her knees, her head bowed low. Ah, yes. Now this was where the girl belonged. She may be a nine hundred year old vampire, but she would always be a lowly handmaid in Caroline's eyes. Caroline held no real affection for Jeremy after a thousand years of daggering him, but Anna still wasn't worthy of Elena's baby brother.

"Please, my Lady, I beg of you. Do not punish Jeremy. My only wish is to do your bidding and win back his freedom."

Caroline smiled and walked past the girl to the door. She tossed the phone back onto the bed as she walked, then looked back to see the girl was still down on her knees. So appropriate. It almost made Caroline want to grin. "Do as I command, and you will have your love back."

.:| The Honorable Nobleman |:.

Stefan could hear Caroline at the end of the hall, running the water in the bathtub. He jotted down the word 'sage' on a piece of paper and crept down the hallway slowly. He first reached Bonnie's door and opened it. The witch was inside, meditating, and Stefan wrapped his hand over her mouth. She didn't even bother to fight back, already recognizing his scent and knowing no harm would come to her. She read the note in his hand and nodded.

He slipped back out of the room and ran to Tyler's room. He opened the door and saw Tyler laying on his bed, eyes still open. Stefan put a finger over his lips and beckoned him to follow, and they slipped into Bonnie's room. The privacy spell was already burning as Stefan shut the door.

Bonnie was already sitting back on her bed, eyes closed with burning candles around her. Tyler had set himself down on the settee and Stefan pulled out the desk chair. He waited a moment for Bonnie to open her eyes, and she did after a moment. "I assumed you just wanted to talk in my room because of the spell. Did you actually need to talk to me about something?"

Stefan ignored her little taunt. Far too often Bonnie was only used for her witching ability. She, like Caroline, was often forgotten when it came down to things. He had tried to be better about maintaining a friendship with Bonnie, but it was hard when her loyalty was still tied to Caroline.

"I actually did want to talk with you."

"Is this about Caroline and how crazy she has gone?"

Stefan shot Tyler a look, then looked back at Bonnie. "Before I even begin, I want to clarify that I am not against Caroline in the slightest. I am hoping that your friendship with her can help her."

Bonnie nodded and the burning flames of the candles lowered slightly. Even as a supernatural being, Stefan never could quite get used to all of the witchcraft around him. Werewolves, Vampires, and Witches tended to not intermingle, and yet all three were semi-represented in their little group.

"Elijah Mikaelson attempted to stake Caroline tonight."

Tyler let out a blurt of a laugh, but Bonnie sat up straighter. "Is he still alive?"

Stefan shook his head no while trying to ignore Tyler. "She was going to. She even had her hand over his heart. His brother, Niklaus, came in and told her not to."

"Told her? No one tells Caroline what to do. Not even you. You ask, and you plead, but you do not command her." Tyler was now muttering to himself about Caroline always doing as she pleased.

"What's more is she actually listened. Not in the way that she did as he commanded, but in the way that she stopped as if... as if he interested her."

All of the candles in the room went out and Bonnie's eyes were locked with his. "In WHAT way? He is the one with the werewolf gene, correct?"

"Yes. The town sheriff. And he was clearly attracted to her, and she flirted with him."

Tyler sat up at that statement, his eyes thinning out. "What do you mean she flirted with him? Caroline only flirts if they have something she wants. Money... power... sex... There are only three things that drive her to deal with men, and he doesn't have any of them."

Stefan coughed at that one. "He is a child, but even I could see that he has Alpha blood in him. And she called him, as I do recall, a hot piece of ass."

Bonnie's eyes went wider while Tyler stood up suddenly. "What the fuck? Do you honestly think she would sleep with him?"

Stefan wished in that moment that he had broken Tyler's neck before dragging him into this conversation. Why had he involved him in this again? "Shut up, Tyler. Your envy is showing. You have had no right to Caroline for years. It is only her love for you when we were humans that allowed you to become like the rest of us, and you were the last to be turned. I recommend you shut up."

Bonnie nodded her head at Tyler idly, as if she was agreeing with what Stefan was saying. She was quiet for a moment, then said, "Caroline would sleep with him, if he is attractive. She likes her playthings. It is the fact she did as he said that twinges at me. Even with her playthings, she always maintains control. She would have killed his brother just to spite him, and still taken him to bed."

Bonnie nodded her head, sadly. Her friend just wanted them to all be protected and safe, and then foolish humans had to step in. "Alright then. And what do you want me to do?"

"Be her friend? Distract her some? Take her shopping? We have already been here three days and she seems to be verging on having a mental breakdown. Caroline is the strongest of all of us, but even she can become overwhelmed. She needs to have a relaxing day."

Bonnie nodded, and then both their eyes landed on Tyler. Tyler was looking at them both and shrugged. "What?"

"Tyler, have you been picking at Caroline again?"

Tyler glared at Bonnie. "I don't have to answer to you, witch."

Tyler was suddenly thrown to the floor, his hands holding both sides of his head. Stefan knew that Bonnie had to be giving him one hell of a headache. "Tyler Richardson, I am still stronger than you. I can desiccate you, if need be. Don't play that game with me. Why the hell do you always have to be mean to Caroline? You owe your life to her!"

"Some life," Tyler muttered after the pain was gone, and Stefan shook his head.

"She is trying to protect us." He was trying to reason with Tyler, but even Stefan's limitless patience for Tyler was running out.

"By daggering half of us?"

A silence settled over the room. There was nothing that could be said in response. She had daggered half of them, and the rest of them would likely have been daggered if Caroline could manage it. "She does it to protect us from whatever is after us. Things will be different after she breaks the curse."

Tyler shook his head. "You mean after she is invincible. After there is no way for us to kill her anymore?"

Silence settled over them again, but Bonnie was the one to respond this time. "Try to not anger her further, Tyler, and when this is all over, you can run without any of us tracking you down. I give you my word that I will not use my powers to find you."

Stefan nodded as well. "I'll convince Caroline to let you go. You can go off and do as you choose. Just help us get through the next month."

Tyler glared at them both then nodded. "Fine. Whatever. Just get me the hell away from her when this is all over."

.:| The Lone Pup |:.

Klaus had been up most of the night, pouring through the pages of the Grimoire. Somehow, and he could only assume magically, the pages were all written clearly and in a language he understood. English hadn't been around a thousand years ago, when Rebekah had said the book originated. And yet still, he could read every word.

He had easily found the section on werewolves, but the curiosity that had earlier been ripping through him had disappeared. Instead, he was reading the rest of it. Reading about the spirit world, ghosts, spells, and vampires. He saw a variety of useful things and read about a number of different supernatural happenings throughout history, and now all that was left was werewolves. This was one of the largest sections of the book, but he couldn't bring himself to read it.

The first page that he was staring at began the history. Whenever and wherever Werewolves had been created, the grimoire had no idea. All it said was that it was a curse that had been placed upon a family. There was no way to alter or avoid the curse. If someone carried the gene, then their children would carry it as well. The strongest of the werewolves were Alphas - those that had proven themselves to be the strongest. The book assumed that the eldest brother carried the Alpha blood, and only those of his bloodline could become an Alpha.

So, the Forbes' family line was based from the eldest werewolf in mankind's history. This was why she called herself the Original Alpha. She didn't just carry werewolf blood in her. She carried THE line of werewolf blood. This made her faster, stronger, and more powerful than any other werewolf she encountered. And she had the power of a Vampire behind her as well.

Klaus closed the book, not even wanting to read more. His eyes glanced over to the clock beside his bed and realized it was almost time for him to get up for the day. He groaned and laid back down, not wanting to move. He had spent all night reading the grimoire and hadn't even really reached the section he had set out to research all along. It was going to be a long day.

.:| The Queen of the Heartless |:.

Caroline was looking around her room again and began to grow annoyed. Yes, Stefan had supplied all of the beautiful little details that related to the old world, but they lived in the twenty first century. Nowhere in this house was there a television nor even a computer. She had her phones, at least, but that wasn't enough. She was going to make some serious changes around here.

A knock was at the door and she opened it to see Bonnie. The girl was smiling and Caroline remembered her earlier promise to go shopping. Perfect. They could go find a new vehicle or two, purchase clothing, and perhaps have a normal day.

It took only a few phone calls to establish that nowhere in town had a suitable car for her to use, and she wasn't using the limo again. Caroline needed to go fast, and so she was going to have a fast car. There was no way she was running to Richmond. Now, she and Bonnie were walking through town while Caroline tried to find the vehicle she wanted to borrow for the day.

And then she found it, sitting in front of City Hall, parked in the Mayor's spot. A Mercedes-Benz SL 350. It was practically brand new, sleek and black, and she could even roll the top down. This was exactly what she wanted. How could a small town mayor afford this? Her eyes looked over at Bonnie, who just shrugged as if she didn't care.

Caroline walked inside and compelled her way straight to the Mayor's office. She asked for the keys and reminded him that his car was in the shop. A few seconds later, she was sliding inside of her new vehicle. Bonnie hopped in as well, and once the top was down, both girls shared a smile.

Two minutes later and they were speeding down 29 towards the interstate. They had already passed two cops, but Caroline just kept driving. She had no time or patience to deal with small town idiots, and she was barely going over the speed limit. Once they hit the interstate, Caroline was pushing it hard at 140. It felt good to have the wind knocking her hair about and she could see the happiness shining across Bonnie's face. This was what they needed.

The entire drive took less than forty-five minutes, and the girls both hopped out at a car dealership. Both of them were eyed, both for their looks and the vehicle they arrived in, but Caroline ignored them all. Bonnie was asking questions about a Ford Fusion Hybrid, and when she saw the girl nodding and grinning at her, Caroline pulled out her card. Whatever Bonnie wanted, Bonnie would get.

It took a few minutes to get Bonnie away from her new vehicle, and after compelling someone to deliver it to Mystic Falls, they were back on the road again. Bonnie was looking out the window of the now covered Benz, and let out a little sigh. Caroline looked over to her and let out a burst of laughter. Bonnie was annoyed as she looked over. "What, Caroline?"

Caroline was all out laughing now. "So, you missed riding a Ford so bad that you have to buy another one a century later?"

Bonnie smacked her on the arm and Caroline laughed even harder. They were traveling down West Broad now, and she could see the dealership she had been looking for with a Land Rover logo on the outside of the building. She pulled in to it, chuckling, and when they got out of the vehicle, she could hear Bonnie mutter "I wasn't sleeping with him."

Caroline glanced at her from over top of the vehicle, rolling her eyes slightly. "Yeah, sure Bonnie. You were too busy reading 'The International Jew' because you were interested in the reading material. Don't forget, I was at that meeting where you introduced Henry to Edison."

A few eyes were on them and their vehicle but Caroline ignored it. She could compel silence and ignorance from them later. Her voice raised in pitch as she tried to imitate her friend. "Oh, Tommy, you just HAVE to work with Mr. Ford. His ideas are just so lovely. Just think about it, Tommy..."

Bonnie slapped her on the arm again, but Caroline was already on a roll. "Oh, Mr. Ford, I just love this design you have. You have to show me more later. Oh, please Mr. Ford. I've always wanted to ride something like this."

Even Bonnie was laughing now and the girls shared a hug. "Alright, yes. I was sleeping with him. He was fun to play with! I'm allowed a little fun every few centuries."

"He was MARRIED, Bonnie! And you're supposed to be the good girl of the group!"

"She was such a bore..."

"I still don't understand why you went for Henry Ford... Should have gone for Harvey Firestone. Those genes are delicious... His great grandson was on one of those stupid American reality tv shows about finding love with a number of women around, oh I guess you don't know what reality tv is, anyway, he is even more delicious than than Harvey..."

"And were you sleeping with him?"

"Which one? Well, not that it matters. I've fucked them both."

The girls were idly walking down the rows of vehicles while Caroline dismissed anyone that tried to help, and she found what she had been looking for. Her eyes lit up and even Bonnie stared at it absently. "I must admit, they don't make them like they used to, Caroline."

"You're right. Harvey actually enjoyed me drinking from him. No compulsion needed. Andrew was worried I would leave a scar."

Caroline laughed and walked up to the vehicle. She glanced over the sticker on the outside then nodded, knowing this was what she wanted. A brand new Land Rover Range Rover Sport HSE LUX. The vehicle was already black and she could have the windows tinted darker. This was exactly what she had been looking for.

A sales attendant was nearby and Caroline flicked her wrist, beckoning him. After a few minutes of talk, Caroline had already swiped her card and signed for it. A bit of compulsion later, and the vehicle was on it's way back to Mystic Falls. This was a good day.

"Now can we go shopping?" Bonnie asked.

Caroline rolled her eyes. "We are shopping, and at least I know what I want."

"I mean, for clothes! And some plants! Oh, Caroline, can I have some plants in my room?"

Caroline looked at her friend and saw a bit of happiness there that had been gone for at least a few centuries. The weight of the world seemed to be on all their shoulders at times, and all Bonnie wanted was plants. "Of course, Bon. You can have a whole garden if you want. I'll call someone later today to come and talk with you about it."

Bonnie was beaming as they walked up to the front desk and Caroline asked about the last car she needed. The Range Rover had been for her to easily transport everything she needed, but she was part wolf and also needed speed. No one seemed to have it anywhere in town, so she growled and began considering to eat someone. She was rather hungry at this point, but then the scared girl offered to look in Washington DC. A couple clicks on the computer, and Caroline was staring at what she wanted.

"Perfect," she whispered, then looked back at Bonnie. Bonnie nodded her head at the vehicle, and Caroline had it on the way to her house. A blood red Chrysler SRT 6. Oh, it was a very good day.

Hopping back in the borrowed Benz, she used the GPS to find the nearest electronics store. She turned back up Broad, and when they walked inside, Bonnie was amazed. "I know, Bon. Things have changed in twenty years. Now, come on! We have to buy some things!"

The biggest televisions. The best speakers. A computer for everyone. A sound system for each of their new vehicles. Video games and DVDs. Everything that they would need. Numerous workers were following them around the store as they shopped, and Caroline didn't even blink when she swiped the card. The amount of money that she possessed was incomparable to anyone else. If Bonnie didn't want to use compulsion, then Caroline could just as easily use her money.

Caroline compelled someone to take all of their new electronics back to Mystic Falls, and Bonnie mentioned clothes shopping again. The attendant simply mentioned Short Pump off of 64, and they were both speeding back down the highway. The shopping area turned out to be exactly what they wanted, and Caroline purchased both of them dresses, outfits, and shoes. It was wonderful, to just be a young girl again. She had forgotten what it was like to just be carefree.

They were both starting to go hungry when Caroline spotted a pair of college boys. One was wearing a U of R hoodie while the other was in a Kappa Sig t shirt. Frat boys - even better. When was the last time she had dined on something quite like that? She knew Bonnie hadn't. Their taste had always been slightly older men - well older than the age they appeared, but this would be a fun new experience.

One little wink and a flick of her wrist, and Caroline had both boys behind a store. She was ready to drain hers dry, still craving to feel a heart stop in her hand, but Bonnie stopped her. A few seconds of compulsion, and the boys were on their way again. The one that Caroline had drank from had particularly beautiful blue eyes and curled blonde hair. Why did that seem so familiar to her?

They were racing back to the house when her private cell phone rang. She saw it was Tyler calling and she answered it, bracing herself for whatever chaos he had caused now. "Caroline? Why are there shit ton of delivery guys here?"

"Because I went shopping, Tyler. Each item is labeled on where they go. You're welcome."

"... What did you buy for me?"

"The normal. Laptop. Television. Gaming system. All of the goodies to keep you occupied. The only thing I didn't buy you was a vehicle, but I'm sure you have an idea on what you want."

The line was silent and she waited for Tyler to either hang up or get angry at her. Instead, she simply heard a muttered "Thank you." The line went dead, and Caroline rolled her eyes. She had no patience for him right now. No patience for any of it. She was finally settled in to Mystic Falls, and in a few hours, the Mikaelsons would realize their mistake for ever crossing her.

.:| The Lone Pup |:.

Klaus was drinking what had to be his third pot of coffee, but it was doing nothing for him. His eyes were closing every second he sat back for even a second, and the shrill of the phone ringing almost knocked him out of his chair each time. Well, the coffee was doing something to him. His heart was racing, and he couldn't make it stop. Everyone in the sheriff's office had given him odd looks throughout the day, and when he was finally there mostly alone, he pulled out the Grimoire that had been tucked down in the bottom drawer of his desk.

He had to read it. There was no more avoiding it. There were answers within these pages to questions he never would have asked nor fathomed that he would put together. And now, everything about the world he had ever understood was falling apart around him. He wasn't his father's child; his mother had cheated. He was part werewolf; whatever that meant. His sister was a witch, his youngest brother was dead, the next brother was being threatened, his eldest brother was using vampire blood to heal, and his closest brother had almost died the previous night. On top of it all, he was attracted to the deadly woman that had changed everything.

Of all the things he could have imagined existing in this world, nothing was quite like Caroline Forbes. She had this deadly grace to her that called out she could kill him; that told she could kill with the flick of her wrist. The fangs hanging down in her mouth had been beautiful and he wished he had a bit of blood dripping from them. He knew it was wrong, but something about her made his heart race, even more than the caffeine that coursed through his veins. He still remembered the bright smile she had given him at lunch the previous day and the ways her eyes had lit up, as if she knew some secret joke she wanted to share with him. He could tell that there was so much more to her than anyone else recognized.

And yet she was threatening to kill his family. He should hate her, and he knew this. Elijah and Finn had been up early, talking about the danger of the Originals and who they could call or what they could do to protect themselves. Alaric was on his way back into town to help Elijah, presumably with a witch or two in tow. It should surprise him that his brother's oldest friend and teacher was a Vampire hunter as well, but in truth, nothing seemed to shock him at this point. In a little over 24 hours, the world that he once knew had been turned upside down, then flipped yet again, and he was left on the other side of the universe, wondering how in the hell he ever got there.

The book now rested on his lap, open to the pages about werewolves. His eyes scanned it, and he started to read. At first, everything was fine. There were all the benefits of being a werewolf; he would be stronger, faster, and more durable. His eyesight and sense of smell would be stronger. He could heal faster and take more pain. All in all, he would be a super human.

And then he flipped the page.

There was a half man, half beast, looking as though he was ripped in two. Klaus couldn't bring himself to look at the drawing for more than a second and saw the reason why on the next page that the man looked to be in agony. There werewolf curse was truly a curse. Every full moon, his body would be forced to turn into a creature he couldn't control.

Klaus wanted to shut the book, but he instead flipped through the next few pages of stories. All about how wolfsbane would weaken a werewolf, and decapitation and heart removal could still kill them. He didn't need to be told that normal ways to die would still effect him. What he needed to know was how to avoid it.

But it wasn't there. There was nothing about stopping the werewolf gene from being activated. Every page simply said once it was activated. How was he supposed to activate it - or avoid it, for that matter - if he had no idea what the trigger was?

The phone on his desk began to ring, but he ignored it. It was after hours, and if it was really an emergency, then they would call his cell phone. He had no patience for someone complaining about dogs barking or kids playing music too loud. Not on a night like tonight.

The phone in his pocket then started to ring, and he looked at it to see Elijah was calling. He answered it, annoyed, and ready to berate his brother for bothering him at work. "What is it, Elijah? I'm still at the station."

"Niklaus? It's Kol. He's gone."

.:| The Obedient Handmaid |:.

Anna had waited just down the street from the Mikaelson home as she texted Kol to come meet her. Two minutes later, his car was traveling down the road. She waited for a minute before running out in front of it. The boy behind the wheel slammed on the breaks, but the roads were wet and it skidded into a tree just off the road.

His head had hit the steering wheel and she listened to his heartbeat, trying to determine how injured he was. Barely even a scratch, although he would likely cry over the broken nose. She grabbed him by his arm and yanked him from the vehicle. He should have been wearing his seatbelt.

Once Kol was on the ground, she raised her booted foot and slammed it down over his ribs. She heard the crunch on both sides. Excellent. That should require some Vampire blood without killing him too fast.

She pulled out her cell phone and dialed the police station. "Hello, is this the Sheriff's station? I'm calling to report an accident."

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