Chapter 30

I see dead people

"Catch me if you can!" Zora said laughing and ran to the living room.

Klaus moved in front of her with his vampire speed and kissed her.

"Hey, that's not fair! No vampire stuff!"

Klaus grinned.

"Sorry, love, but you know all is fair in love and war."

She pulled him closer and kissed him. Nathan cleared his throat.

"Hi", Zora said smiling and pulled away.

Klaus cursed him silently. Always in a wrong place in a wrong time. If he would keep this up he would become even bigger buzzkill than Elijah. Nathan scowled him but smiled at Zora.

"What are you two up to?" he asked.

Klaus smiled charmingly.

"Well daddy, we are spending some quality time together. You know, marital things."

Nathan ignored him and looked at Zora.

"Is everything ok?"

Zora nodded smiling.

"Yes, everything is fine. Actually Klaus wants to take me to see an opera tonight. Would you like to come too?"

Oh no. Of course Nathan would come just to annoy him. But to Klaus' surprise Nathan shook his head.

"No thanks kiddo, an opera isn't really my thing. And besides I'm going to kick Elijah's ass in our chess game."

"It's great that you two have become friends", Zora said.

"Yes well, it turned out that we actually do have something in common. We both like chess."

"That's great. Have a nice evening."

"You too kiddo."

Klaus wrapped his arms around Zora when Nathan had left.

"Well, it seems that it's just you and me, love."

"Yes. I've never been to an opera before. I hope I don't embarrass you."

"Don't be silly, that could never happen. I got you something for tonight."

"Oh no, Klaus, I thought we agreed you stop buying me gifts all the time."

"No, love, you said that, I never agreed. Come on."

Klaus took her hand and led her to their bedroom. There was a dress on the bed. Zora picked it up and looked at it. It was an evening dress made from amber chiffon. It matched her eyes perfectly.

"This is beautiful", Zora said and kissed his cheek. "Thank you."

"You're welcome sweetheart, I'm glad you like it."

"What time are we leaving?" Zora asked.

Klaus grinned.

"We still have an hour."

"An hour? I have to get ready! I just take a quick shower first."

"You want some company?"

Zora smiled and kissed him.

"Sorry but I don't think so. I don't want to be late."

She hurried to the bathroom before Klaus could say anything else. He should probably get ready too. Last few days had been…strange. Ever since that incredible night when they had caused an earthquake, Klaus had found himself acting like some kind of fool. He wasn't sure what he thought about that. All he knew was that he would never let her go. She was a part of him now, his companion. His wife. What a great things they could accomplish together. And they would, he was sure of it. Klaus got changed and sat on an armchair waiting for Zora. It didn't take long before she came out from the bathroom. She had put on some make-up and she was wearing the amber dress.

"What do you think?" she asked smiling.

Klaus stood up and stared at her.

"You look incredible, love."

"Thank you. Should we go then?"

Klaus hold out his hand for her. They ran into Elijah and Nathan on their way out.

"Well, you look beautiful this evening Zora", Elijah said.

Zora smiled at him.

"Thanks Elijah. We're going to an opera."

"Yes, Nathan told me. I hope you two have a good time."

"Thank you, you too."

"Good night brother", Klaus said. "Nathan", he added reluctantly.

"See you later", Nathan said smiling.

The car was waiting for them in front of the house. Klaus opened the door for Zora and took her hand when he sat next to her. It had been a while since his last opera. He was actually looking forward to it.

...

"It was so beautiful", Zora said when they had got back to the car. "And so sad. It reminded me of Romeo and Juliet."

"Tristan and Isolde is actually older story than Romeo and Juliet", Klaus said. "I saw the first opera version of it in Vienna back in… I think it was 1883."

"That's weird."

"What is, love?"

"I just sometimes forget how old you really are."

Klaus smirked.

"Age is just a number. You'll see that after a couple of centuries."

"Maybe", Zora said and leaned to his shoulder. "Thank you."

"For what, love?"

"For everything. I really had a good time tonight."

"Me too. And there will be plenty more nights like this, I promise you."

Neither of them spoke again before they got back home. But it wasn't uncomfortable silence. Klaus enjoyed feeling her close to him. It made him feel…complete. He opened the door for her and they walked to the house hand in hand.

"I think I'll get a class of water", Zora said. "Do you want anything?"

"No thank you sweetheart. I'll wait for you in the living room."

She kissed him before she headed to the kitchen. Klaus walked slowly to the living room. He felt completely relaxed. First he saw Elijah. Then he felt a sharp pain in his back.

"Hi Nik", someone whispered into his ear.

"Rebekah…"

"Hello brother", someone said and stabbed him to the stomach.

"Kol…"

"I believe this is yours", his third brother said and stabbed him to the arm.

"Finn…"

"Surprise brother", Elijah said calmly.

"What have you done…" Klaus murmured.

All his siblings were now standing in front of him. They were all wearing clothes from different eras. None of them looked happy.

"Ok, I know you must be upset…"

"Upset?" Rebekah repeated and attacked him. "You killed us!"

Kol joined her without hesitation. Elijah and Finn just stood there watching.

"Leave him alone!" someone shouted.

Zora was standing at the door.

"And who is this Nik?" Rebekah asked. "Your whore?"

In that second she flew against a wall.

"Don't you dare speak about my wife like that!" Klaus yelled.

"Your wife?" Kol said disbelievingly. "How sweet."

He moved towards Zora with his vampire speed but before he reached her, something threw him across the room.

"Stop it, all of you", Elijah said but no one seemed to be listening.

Zora moved next to Klaus and took his hand. The whole room started to shake. Kol and Rebekah were about to attack again when a strong voice stopped them.

"Enough!"

It was suddenly very quiet. Everyone turned to the door. Nathan was standing there with…no. It couldn't be. Klaus was shocked. Apparently so was everyone else. Rebekah managed to speak first.

"Mother."