Chapter 10

Complications

These feelings seemed to be a very complicated thing. The way that Elijah looked at Katerina… If I wasn't mistaken he seemed to care about her. And then there was Trevor who seemed to be crazy about her. Apparently he didn't know what Klaus was planning to do to her. Klaus was always very polite and charming to her but it wasn't hard to see that he didn't really care about her at all. Katerina must have noticed that too.

I looked at her walking in the garden with Elijah. They were both smiling. I didn't want to bother them so I went back inside. I walked across the hallways trying to think something to do when I heard Trevor's voice. It was coming from the small hall. I saw him standing there talking with a woman who had long brown hair.

"I am saying this as your friend", the woman said. "You must stay away from her, she belongs to Klaus."

"I know that Rose", Trevor said annoyed.

She shook her head.

"I do not think that you do. I am worried about you Trevor."

He placed his hand on her shoulder.

"Listen to me Rose, I know what I am doing, you do not have to worry about me."

"But…" Rose started when she noticed me. "Hello", she said smiling.

Trevor turned to me.

"Well, well, the little pet human. You want to play? Come here", he said and tapped his leg.

"Trevor", Rose scolded.

"What? She does not understand me. The poor thing is a little stupid. And apparently she can not even understand a simple command."

He moved in front of me with his vampire speed.

"Trevor, stop, you are scaring her."

"No, I am not", he said laughing and grabbed my hand. "Come on, show us some trick."

"She is not a dog", Rose said disapprovingly.

"She might as well be, just look at her."

I wasn't sure what kind of "trick" he wanted me to do so I just looked at him. He tapped my head.

"Well, do not worry little human, fortunately you do not have to be smart. I am sure Elijah does not keep you around because of your intelligence. He probably wants an obedient bed warmer when you are a little older. Who knows maybe he likes that whole silence thing of yours. Makes things a lot easier…"

"Trevor!"

"What? She can not understand me…"

"Actually, she can", a voice interrupted him.

Klaus was standing at the door smiling charmingly.

"My lord", Trevor said quickly and bowed. So did Rose.

"Please, do not let me stop you, finish what you were saying."

"Nothing my lord, I was just…" He tapped my shoulder. "I was just saying how cute pet lord Elijah has found."

Klaus was still smiling.

"Yes, she is my brother's so what gives you the impression that you can touch her?"

Trevor took quickly few steps back.

"Forgive me my lord, I mean no disrespect."

"Hmm, of course not. You may go now, both of you."

Trevor and Rose bowed again and left quickly. Klaus looked amused.

"Not very smart that one", he murmured and looked at me. "Do you understand everything what he said?"

I hesitated. I assume he was talking about that mating thing again. Klaus smiled.

"Come on little girl, I am going to the library."

I followed him across the hallway.

"Have my brother mentioned Katerina to you?" he asked.

I shook my head. He had actually mentioned her several times but I believed that what he said to me should stay between the two of us.

"Hmm… Hopefully he remembers to keep his distance. That girl may look like Tatia but she certainly is not her."

I looked at him. So he had known this Tatia as well. If I wasn't mistaken, Elijah had loved her. Maybe Klaus had as well, although it was hard to believe. He stood in front of the fireplace staring at the flames when Elijah walked in.

"I need to speak with you brother", he said. He sounded serious.

"Of course", Klaus replied. "What is bothering you?"

"I have talked with the witches", Elijah started. "They believe they have found a way to spare the doppelganger."

Klaus looked at him.

"What does it matter if she lives or not?"

"If there is a chance to spare her life…"

"She is human, her life means nothing", Klaus interrupted him.

Elijah took a step closer to him.

"I beg you to consider this brother."

Klaus looked at him closely.

"Are you so foolish as to care for her?" he asked warningly.

"Of course not", Elijah replied keeping his face emotionless.

Klaus sighed and stepped in front of him.

"Love is a vampire's greatest weakness and we are not weak Elijah. We do not feel and we do not care."

"We did once."

There was a moment of silence. Klaus looked tense.

"Too many lifetimes ago to matter", he said coldly. "Tell the witches not to bother. The sacrifice will happen as planned."

Elijah seemed tense as well. He walked out without saying anything else. I was about to follow him when Klaus stopped me.

"If you care about my brother at all, make sure that he stays out of my way. I have waited too long to let anyone ruin this now. Not even my brother."

I looked at him and nodded. He meant what he said, I was sure of it. I headed to Elijah's chamber when I saw Trevor standing in the hallway. He seemed upset.

"No…" he murmured. "Katerina…"

He had probably heard Klaus and Elijah talking about the sacrifice. I didn't have time to think about that now, I had to find Elijah. He was in his chamber walking back and forth. He seemed distressed.

"Why he can not listen? Katerina do not have to die!"

I took his hand and hugged him. He sighed and touched my hair.

"I have no idea what to do", he said quietly.

I really hoped that I could do something to make him feel better. I wasn't going to let him out of my sight so when he lied down I curled up next to him hoping that my presence would help it at least a little.

"You want to sleep here?" he asked.

I nodded. He smiled at me tiredly.

"You are a good girl Annabelle."

He didn't sleep; he was just lying there staring at the ceiling so I tried to stay awake as well. At some point I had apparently fallen asleep. I woke up when I heard someone shouting. Elijah stood up and headed to the door when it suddenly opened. Klaus was standing there looking at him furiously.

"What have you done?" he asked angrily.

Elijah looked surprised.

"I do not understand."

"Katerina is gone, she has fled", Klaus snapped.

"No…" Elijah murmured.

"What did you tell her?"

"I told her nothing…"

Klaus grabbed Elijah and pushed him against the wall.

"Do not lie to me!" he shouted.

I ran to them and tried to pull Klaus away, although I knew it was useless.

"No Annabelle, go outside, now", Elijah said. I could hear fear in his voice. Apparently Klaus heard it as well. He turned around and grabbed me.

"Let her go!" Elijah shouted but Klaus had already moved across the room with his vampire speed. He was holding me in his arms and his other hand was on my throat.

"Not a step brother or I will break her neck", he said coldly.

"Let her go, she has nothing to do with this", Elijah said tensely.

"Well, I would not say that. She is important to you and since you took something that is important to me, I should return the favor."

"No! I said nothing to Katerina, I swear!"

I touched Klaus' hand that was on my throat trying to say to him that Elijah was telling the truth.

"I will find her", Elijah said.

Klaus looked at him coldly.

"Alright brother, go and find her. And if you fail…" he touched my hair. "Your little princess will be dead."