Chapter 44

Adam

Nathan was glancing through a pile of old scrolls. He needed to find something, anything, about this child. He was worried. An offspring of two such powerful individuals could be practically anything. Maybe a monster. Nathan hadn't said anything to Zora, she was already stressed enough. And Nathan could tell that she was scared. But she also loved her unborn child. Even Klaus had been acting less obnoxious than usual. He seemed to genuinely care about Zora's well-being. Rebekah had definitely been excited as well. She was looking forward to be an aunt and she had already bought all kind of toys and other baby stuff. Nathan raised his head when Elijah walked in.

"Hi, what are you doing?" he asked.

Nathan sighed.

"I'm just trying to find something about…"

"About the child", Elijah finished.

"Yes."

"So have you found anything?"

Nathan shook his head.

"Maybe there's nothing to be found. This child is something no one has ever seen before."

Elijah was quiet for a moment.

"Have you thought about that prophecy about Zora?"

"What…"

Then Nathan remembered.

A child of three worlds,

born from death, bathed in blood.

She will be the rise or fall of new dawn.

Her blood will hold the secret.

"Her blood will hold the secret… Do you think that refers to this child?"

"Possibly", Elijah replied.

Nathan bit his lip. It did make sense. He was just worried about what it meant.

...

Zora sat by the pool humming and stroking her stomach. The baby was moving as usual. He definitely had a lot of energy.

"My little boy…" Zora murmured. She hadn't been in an ultrasound or any medical examination since her pregnancy wasn't exactly normal, but somehow she knew that her child was a boy. She could just feel him. She startled when someone touched her shoulder.

"How are you feeling, love?" Klaus asked and kissed her cheek.

"Ok I guess. I'm not so nauseous right now."

"Good", Klaus said and sat next to her. He took her feet on his lap and started to massage them.

"Hmm…That feels nice."

Klaus smirked.

"I know something else that feels nice as well."

Zora smiled.

"Didn't you get enough last night?"

"Are you kidding? If I recall you are the one who practically jumped on me and ripped my clothes off."

"Yeah well, pregnancy hormones. And I didn't hear you complaining."

Klaus grinned and started to slide his hand higher on her leg.

"Not here", Zora said. "Anyone can see. And there's something I want to talk with you."

Klaus lifted her leg and kissed her ankle.

"Of course, sweetheart."

"I would like to name this baby Adam."

Klaus stopped and looked at her.

"Adam?"

"Yes, it feels suitable since he's the first of his kind."

"And you are sure that this baby is a boy?"

Zora nodded.

"I can just feel it."

Klaus looked thoughtful.

"Adam…I like it."

"So, it's ok with you?"

Klaus smiled.

"Yes."

Zora leaned towards him and kissed him.

"Thank you. Did you hear that Adam?" she said touching her stomach. "Daddy said yes. So your name will be Adam Josef Nathaniel."

"Wait, what? We just agreed about his first name."

Zora smiled and nipped his lower lip.

"Let's talk about this in the bedroom."

Klaus rolled his eyes.

"You are just wicked. What am I going to do with you?"

"Oh, I have few suggestions", Zora said teasingly and licked his neck.

"You damn woman… I don't have any chance of winning, do I?"

"Nope. But I'm more than happy to make that up to you. Bedroom. Now."

Klaus smirked.

"Yes ma'am."

He already knew that there would be no conversation. His son's name would be Adam Josef Nathaniel. It didn't actually sound so bad. Sorry son, but daddy needs to keep mommy happy.

...

6 months later

Zora felt nauseous. She didn't want to talk to any more witches or anyone else who Klaus had summoned here. Their home had been completely renovated and they had been staying there for two months. Little Adam would have a beautiful nursery. Zora felt that she needed some air so she decided to take a walk. Adam had been very restless today. Zora stroked her stomach.

"What's the matter little one?"

Zora was wearing a light pink dress. She hadn't been able to wear any kind of pants for the last three months. They all just felt uncomfortable.

"Hey Zora! Wait!"

Zora sighed. She would have liked to be by herself for a moment. She was tired of people buzzing around her all the time. Nathan appeared next to her.

"Where are you going?" he asked.

"I just want to take a walk", she replied.

"Alright, I'm coming with you."

Zora didn't want to be mean to him, since he was just trying to help, so she nodded.

"How's the little guy doing?"

"He's restless, I'm not sure why. Maybe he's eager to see his grandpa."

Nathan looked shocked.

"Please don't call me that again."

Zora couldn't help but laugh.

"Does that make you feel old?"

"Definitely. I think uncle Nathan will do just fine."

Zora smiled and took his hand. They walked silently. She truly hoped that she could take care of her child like Nathan had taken care of her. She couldn't have asked for a better father. Suddenly Zora felt a sharp pain on her stomach. It made her cry out.

"Hey, what's wrong?" Nathan asked immediately.

"It hurts…" Zora managed to say before she started to scream. She felt a warm liquid running down her legs. Blood.

"No, no! Something is wrong. Please help me."

She would have fallen down if Nathan wouldn't have caught her. He placed her carefully on the ground.

"Help!" he shouted. "I need some help!"

Zora could feel how scared her child was. Something was wrong. All she could do was pray that someone would help them.

"It's ok Adam…" she murmured.

She felt someone touching her face.

"Zora!"

It was Rebekah. At least she thought so. All she could concentrate on was her baby's heartbeat. It was fading.

"No… Please… Someone…"

There were more voices. Elijah. Finn. Kol. Some woman, probably one of the witches. And Klaus. He was shouting.

"Do something!"

"We must cut her stomach and take the baby out", someone said.

"Are you insane? You are not going to cut my wife open!"

"We must or the baby will die."

Zora felt that she was about to fade. She struggled to speak.

"Do it", she managed to say. She was too weak to say anything else.

"Should we take her inside…"

"No! She needs natural energy to heal."

"I need a knife."

"Maybe something for the pain…"

"There's no time!"

Zora didn't know what was happening. Then she felt the knife cutting her skin. The pain was unbearable. She was screaming. Someone was holding her hand and stroking her hair.

"It's ok, it's ok…"

She truly hoped that she would pass out. Or that someone would knock her out. No one did. She was too weak to even scream anymore. Someone wiped her tears away and caressed her cheek. Suddenly it was very quiet. No one said a word. Then Zora heard a cry.

"My baby…"

"Congratulations, you have a son", the witch said.

Zora's eyes started to fill with tears again.

"Is he alright?"

Klaus kissed her forehead.

"Yes, love, our son is fine."

Klaus took the baby gently in his arms and brought him next to Zora. He was so small and he was covered with blood. Zora's first thought was that he needed to be wrapped in a blanket or something. Her son was looking at his mother with his bright amber eyes. She had no words to describe what she was feeling in that moment.

"Hi Adam."