Chapter 14

I entered two double doors, finding myself in a throne room. The golden throne encrusted with a dragon, the cry of a newborn echoed the palace. Right at the center of the room a bassinet appeared, I approached it. Something small covered in the finest silks, I grabbed in my arms.

It was deadly and beautiful, piercing blue eyes. It was evil incarnate, the cries that filled the room soon turn into screeches. Flames filled the throne room, screams of souls tormented echoed through the walls. I was in hell, my own hell.

Those souls weren't just any souls, familiar faces on the ground burning. The child in my arms disappeared to nothing, in that moment I saw his face. My heart literally stopped, I couldn't do anything but watch him burn. Everything around me was burning into nothing, it was like a kingdom collapsing.

"You can stop this all, sweetie."

I turned around, my dad."Dad!"I ran to him as fast as I could. In that moment the flames ceased, we were no longer in a throne room.

He clutched me in his arms, it had been so long since I've seen my dad."My sweet Bloom, you can stop all that from happening. Your downfall will be everyone's downfall, the way to your safety will show if you search for it."

"What do you mean?"

"One who shares the equal energy, the one who can uproar flames. In time you'll know, save yourself sweetheart."

Compared to my own personal issue, everyone here was happy. My hand was slightly squeezed, taking me out of my own thoughts.

"Anything bothering your pretty little head?"Klaus raised a brow.

A small smile formed on my lips."No, it's a beautiful morning." I continued my direction, at least it beats staying home waiting for Freya to come up with that serum.

He twirled me around into his arms, I was going to ask what the hell that was about. Only to be met with his lips against mine, I gave it. I would enjoy every day to a full extent because even if there was a possibility I couldn't count on it a hundred percent.

Everything flies away, finding myself intoxicated by the sensation of this kiss. The taste of his lips, liquor, and sweetness. I didn't want to pull away, this was far too enjoyable. He parted our kiss, smirking at me.

"Stop teasing me."I glared, unamused.

He took my hand in his once again, planting a kiss on my temple."I promised my daughter the biggest plate of beignets, I certainly want to keep that promise."

We walked toward Cafe Du Monde, I waited outside for Klaus. Someone pulled me to the side, Selene."Here all alone, quite the situation."

Her hand leaned toward my face, I snatched it off."What do you want? Do you want me to kill you like I almost did?"

Her smile fell, fury burning in her eyes."Oh, don't be so proud of one victory, I'll win the war. I mean you're already half way to death."Her last sentences were whispers.

"Then why come and mock me? You're already winning."I snapped, the anger wise rising again.

She pushed me against the brick wall, a secluded area not visible to anyone. Her nails digging into the side of my neck."Don't play with me princess, I could easily torture you here. Or maybe your lover." She smirked, her glance changing to another direction."The betrayal of someone who was once a trusted allied must hurt right, Baltor chose me."

I chuckled, only angering her more."Do you really think I care? I don't. It's sad you know how much you try to be better than me when clearly your sadistic ways are nothing but childish games."

"How does it feel knowing you'll be the reason the world goes boom? Certainly must be tragic."

How did she know that? Certainly causing me to lose control wouldn't benefit anyone but her, she wanted this. It would not benefit me nor the baby if I did.

She released her grip leaning closer, I could feel her cold breath against my skin."Tell me how was hell? Those nightmares still lurk around that little head of yours. You're the reason your parents are dead if only you would have died that day as a baby."Her hand latched around my throat once again, digging her nails in so deep I could feel the skin break."I could cut that baby out of you."

She was stronger than normal, she was stronger than me physically at the moment. If this would have been my situation 7 months ago I would have easily overtaken her, although it wasn't. I felt how she grazed her claws over my bump, Starting to dig in one nail at a time.

I clawed her hand off, digging my nails into her hand. She growled at the pain, pushing her nails around my throat deeper.

"Quite the predicament we are here, doppelgänger's always so selfish."Her eyes fell to meet Klaus's, a bag in his hand."Is Selene it? It's my acquaintance to meet such a melodramatic girl with mommy issues. And to attack a pregnant girl, have your parents not taught you manners?"

Her grip loosens on me, falling to the side. A piece of wood sticking out from her chest, she certainly would be out for a while. I placed my hand were once her's was, there was some blood.

"We should go, darling."Klaus grabbed me gently by the arm, I barely noticed it from the aftershock.

The walk to the compound was quiet from my part if what she said was true. My dreams had not only been dreams, they would become real. I slipped out Klaus's presence, walking to the cell where Marcel was being held captive.

"If you came here to taunt me, Elijah, I'm not interested!"

I opened the gate, closing it behind me. Marcel glared at me, not pleased with my presence."Are you here to taunt me too?"

I kneeled down, a few inches away from the candles. "No, I need to talk to you about Baltor. Why are you working with him?"

"Why do you want to know?"

I took out a small whiskey cup and the blade, sliding my wrist as I watched the blood pour into the cup."You know my blood is desired by every enemy my way, it's very potent. You can have this cup if you tell me."

His eyes lingered on the red liquid, looked back at me in defeat."I've known him since the day he came here to New Orleans, we've become friends. Since day one I've known his motive, you."He stretched out his hand to get the cup, I picked it up."He wanted to keep you safe, from her. He knew about the issue with your child before you did, for all you know he might be the key to your salvation."

I didn't know if I should believe him or not, at this point I would take any risk."Why help him?"

"Because like me, you were once an innocent girl in all of this. You were a friend, and I still care for you."He shrugged."Even now you're innocent in all of this, you got in the crossfire because you fell in love with the wrong man. I was once in your position with Rebekah, except I'm not the one dying."

"Help me find a solution to this, not for me or my child. If I die, the kingdom you've created will fall, your people will fall."

He leaned closer, interested."Why should I?"

"As a king, you have a duty, if I die. Selene will make sure to destroy everything, kill you in the process."I stated, firmly."Please, Marcel, I don't want to leave my child without a father or mother."

"I can't help if I'm here."

I shook my head, placing the cup of blood in the circle."I can't get you out right now, I'll find a way soon. With the condition that you help me, and once you're out of here. You won't harm the Mikaelson's."

"Why shouldn't I?"

"Because no matter what, Klaus will always have a soft spot for you. If you even care for Hope, you won't harm her family."

His eyes fell into a thoughtful gaze,"Fine, you have a deal."I watched him lean to get the cup of blood, placing the cup between his lips.

I left soon after, sneaking upstairs to my room. Not soon after Klaus came out of the shower, in a towel. He was certainly a beautiful mistake, one I will adore forever. He grabbed me by the waist,"If I'm not mistaken you were gone."

"I was getting some fresh air, I can't be locked up hiding from Selene."I replied, tugging the towel around his waist playfully."Thank you for earlier today."

He pushed my hair back, a little playful smile on his lips."I would rip the throats of gods, and burn their flesh for you."

I chuckled, at his cheesiness."You don't have to go that far, I will find a way to cure this situation."

"Actually Freya has the serum ready."

"She does."I nodded,"I think Freya can wait a few minutes."

"I could not agree more."He leaned down, pulling me into another breathless kiss. One needed dearly, his lips trailed down my cheek to my neck. He nibbled a ticklish spot, causing me to giggle. He paused, holding my face."I want to marry you before anything happens."

"Klaus…"

"Only if you wish to."His hand grazed against my neck, drawing circles.

I couldn't contain myself from smiling."I want nothing less, I want to be your wife, your partner in your devious plans. Yet do you really want to be wed for three months or less, I can't deprive you of finding happiness later on."

"Elizabeth, you will survive this for us. You're not depriving me of happiness, You're the woman I want."He leaned down to the crook of my neck, planting a kiss.

"I don't know."

I felt him smile against the crook of my neck, planting another kiss. Things would get better, at least I hoped they did. I would get my forever with the man I love, I was determined to find a solution to this. If the outcome doesn't play my way, at least I would die to try.

Time is ticking for this happiness. A lot of you will question the decision I made in the final chapter, making Baltor a major part in the chapter. I hope you all understand why I chose this path it made sense. In the upcoming chapters, you'll be seeing more of a certain prince of darkness and a little into Bloom's family history(Oritel and Marion). I want it to sound more like the Royals of earlier periods, the king that wanted a male heir. In time everything will make sense.