Chapter 14

"It was their mother Esther who was sealed in that coffin." Elena informed Damon, Stefan and I.

We were in our kitchen talking.

Damon and Stefan told me that Klaus' siblings were undaggered last night.

Which means Kol is out there.

My heart started beating faster as I thought of him.

"As in the Original Witch?" Stefan questioned.

"What? How is she even alive? Thought her hybrid freak show of a son ripped her heart out a thousand years ago." Damon hissed.

"I don't know," Lena shrugged, "I'm guessing she has a couple connections in the witching community. Elijah said that she wants to live in peace with her family, including Klaus."

"She was supposed to be the weapon to help us kill Klaus." Stefan growled.

"Well, not anymore... at least not according to Elijah." Elena informed.

Stefan didn't look pleased. "That coffin was the only thing stopping Klaus from tearing us to shreds."

"Anyone else feeling a little used right now?" Damon asked.

"Look, Elijah promised me that his family wouldn't hurt any of us.", Elena says as the doorbell rings, "I believe him."

She goes and opens the door.

"What is it?" I asked her as I went to her.

She had two envelops in her hands.

"It's an invitation," she replied as she gave me one of the envelops, "Please join the Mikaelson Family, this evening at seven o'clock. For dancing, cocktails and celebration." she read.

Mine said the same as hers, but it had a note in the back.

It said: "Can't wait to see you again, darling. – Kol."

My heart skipped a beat.

"Who the hell are the Mikaelsons?" Stefan asked clueless.

"The Original Family." I answered.

"It's not bad enough they're moving into town, now they want a housewarming gift?" Damon hissed.

"Wait, there's a note on the back," Elena said before reading, "Elena and Klara, I think it's time that we finally meet. – Esther."

"If Esther wants to talk to us, maybe we should find out why." Elena said glancing at me, and I nodded.

Damon rolled his eyes. "Well that's a dumb idea, she already tried to kill you once."

Stefan shook his head. "No, Elena is right. Bonnie was led to open that coffin for a reason. I think there is more to this than just some family reunion."

"Can we go back in time where the old Stefan cared if Elena lived or died?" Damon asked annoyed.

"What for? It's your job now." Stefan countered.

I rolled my eyes at them.

"Stefan has a point, Damon," Elena spoke up, "We should find out what she wants."

"You can't protect yourselves." Damon growled.

"Okay fine, then I'll go." Stefan shrugged.

"You've pissed off enough Originals to last a lifetime. I'll go." Damon scoffed as he snatched mine and Elena's invitations of our hands.

"Hey!" We yelled in sync.

"End of story." Damon said firmly.

Elena and I met Caroline at the grill for lunch.

"It's all so weird. The Originals are throwing a ball. Like an actual ball." Elena said.

Care rolled her eyes. "It's some twisted Cinderella fetish is what it is. And why does the Evil Witch want an audience with you guys?"

"No idea," I spoke up, "There's only one way to find out."

Caroline crossed her arms over her chest. "I thought you told Damon and Stefan that you weren't going."

Elena nodded. "I did, which is all the more reason why I need a drama free bodyguard."

"Well, I think a Salvatore would look a lot better in a tux. And by that I mean Stefan." Caroline replied making me chuckle.

"Uhh, I can't deal with either of the Salvatores right now," My twin said rolling her eyes, "Whatever Stefan is feeling, he is channeling it all against Klaus. And Damon...it's just not a good idea."

"Why, cause you two made out?", Caroline narrowed her eyes, "Bonnie spilled the beans."

Elena sighed. "I was gonna tell you. Just, after everything happened with your dad..."

"Elena, when you and Matt kissed for the first time freshman year, you called me the second it happened. And now I don't hear about this til now, and from somebody else."

Elena nodded. "I'm sorry. It's just I, I don't even know how I feel about it yet. All I do know is that it just used to be so much easier."

Rebekah walks up. "Careful Caroline. It's all well and good until she stabs you in the back."

"What are you doing here?", Elena asked, "I know your mom's rules. No hurting the locals."

Rebekah rolled her blue eyes. "Get over yourself Elena. It's not all about you."

Rebekah walks away and gives Matt an invitation to the ball.

"Oh my god. She's inviting him to the ball. Why is she inviting him?" Caroline hissed.

"Probably to get this reaction from us." I shrugged.

"What time is this stupid dance?" Caroline scoffs.