"Iris, come" Klaus called out to her the others had scattered in to various rooms; Finn and Kol were trying to learn the new modern technology. And Rebekah was determined to get change
"Where are we going?" she asked taking his hand. They left the room she followed him up after a large grand staircase
"You're tired love, it's been a long day" the hybrid murmured
"I'm not tired" she muttered under breath
"Hmm that would be more convincing if you weren't falling asleep on your feet" he countered grabbing her around the waist she squeaked when he blurred them into a bedroom. Klaus set her on her feet, and didn't miss the look of awe on her face
"Wow" she breathed "this is your bedroom?"
"Yep" he replied shedding his jacket as Iris walked further into the room
"It's massive" she muttered walking over to one of the paintings on the room
"I know have you seen the bed though?" he smirked blurring behind her and wrapped his arms around her waist, the raven head could easily see that the bed was large, Merlin it was the largest bed she had seen "think of all the fun we can have in that" he whispered into her ear, she sighed when he kissed the skin on her shoulder, she felt his stubble graze her skin
"Klaus we can't" she was struggling to get the words out
"And why not?" he growled siding his hands down to her hips
"Because-"her voice trembled and groaned quietly when she felt his lightly bite down on her soft flesh
"Because we can hear everything you do" Kol burst into the room. Iris pushed herself away from the hybrid
"Kol" Klaus growled
"What? I haven't seen Iris over a thousand you can't hog her, I was hoping me and her can spend some quality time together" he blurred in front of her. She chuckled and lightly patted his cheek
"In your dreams Kol" she murmured Klaus let out a bark of laughter seeing the look on his brother's face
"Why in a dream though?" he smirked he slowly raised his hand and touched her cheek "when I can make it a reality"
Iris snorted and shook her head back "Hmm you're not my type" she said
"Oh" Kol pouted "well I can win you-"
"You won't be touching her" Klaus snarled getting annoyed grabbing Iris and pushing her behind him
"Klaus" she warned grabbing on to the back of his shirt
"Iris, fancy changing out of that dress?" Rebekah asked leaning against the doorway
"Sure"
"Iris-"
"Nope, I so don't need to be around two very-"
"Sexy-"
"Charming-"
"Arrogant men" Iris finished her sentence, Rebekah giggled and grabbed her hand
"You've been told brothers" the blond bombshell added and led Iris further down the corridor "So what'd I miss since homecoming? Was it fun?" she asked as she pushed open door into another grand room
Iris dropped down on the comfy bed and took her heels off "No clue" she said
Rebekah frowned "explain"
"Rebekah we-"
"Iris, I'm still slightly pissed so I suggest you spill" she chucked the raven head a pair of jeans and a top and sweater
"I can't sleep in-"
"Put in on Iris" Rebekah said looking at her, Iris felt there was something going but did as she was instructed "Homecoming?"
"I never got the chance to be part of the party if you must know" she unzipped her dress and turned her back on Rebekah and quickly pulled the top on and the jeans, they were slightly longer and the top a little loose but other than that it was fine
"What do you mean?" Rebekah called from the closet
"Well I arrived at the boarding house, to get you but you wasn't there-"
"Because of that doppelganger bitch" the blond Original snapped
Iris definitely didn't want to be in Elena's shoes when Rebekah manages to cross paths with her "So, erm the plan was to kill Klaus and Mikael needed leverage so-"
"Ah I get it, realised how selfish the Petrova women are Iris?" Rebekah asked softly coming out of the closet in a change of clothes and dropped down on the bed beside the petite raven head
"Yes I did" she muttered, the vampire lightly gripped her hand
"I am sorry you had to go through that Iris"
Iris smiled at her "I remembered the night that I died, Tatia was she really killed by the wolves?"
"Yes and bloody wretch deserves it, least you know Iris you can't trust everyone though" Rebekah smoothed down Iris's chaotic curls
"Are you glad to have your mother back?" she asked quietly
Rebekah bit her lip and nodded eventually "Yes I am" she admitted "It was quite a feat that you forgave her though"
Iris hummed "I remember that night, I remember her face when she did what she did, she wanted to protect you and that's why she did it, any mother would do anything to save their children, I can't hate her. Anyway we're all back together though"
Rebekah smiled and pulled her into a hug "Always and Forever"
Iris nodded and rested her head against her shoulder and sighed "so why are we-"
"Here" Rebekah handed Iris her cell phone,
"A message" she murmured and frowned seeing that it was Elena her eyes widened as she read it
"Ric's been attack, he's in hospital"
"Merlin we-"before she could even get her words out Rebekah slammed her hand against her mouth
"Ssh, knowing Elijah and Klaus they won't let us out not after tonight" Rebekah mouthed
"So I got an idea you and the hunter are close aren't you?"
Iris nodded
"Good now stay as quiet as possible"
Iris nodded as Rebekah grabbed her hand she led the raven head to the large window and opened it
"Whoa what-"
"Ssh" Rebekah hissed "Do you want to go check on the hunter or not?"
"Fine, but I'm not jumping" Iris whispered
"You won't have to, I'll be doing that" she smirked and grabbed Iris and hauled her on to her back "hold tight" she instructed Iris's grip tightened around her neck and forced herself not to scream when Rebekah leapt from the wind, she grinned feeling the wind whipping through her hair and hitting her skin this was exhilarating.
"That was awesome" Iris said breathlessly as they arrived at the hospital parking lot
"I know, you better hurry Iris we don't have all night, they'll soon realise that we're gone" Rebekah gently pushed her towards the door
"Ok, don't get into any trouble" she told her and ran towards the hospital she had just climbed up the steps and bumped into Matt and Elena
"Iris, you got my message" the brunette said
"Yeah is he ok? What happened?"
"The killer that's what happened, he was stabbed" Matt answered
"He's ok though he had his ring on though" Elena assured her
"Oh alright, well I'm going to just check on him" the raven head said and left but the brunette called out her name
"Iris wait please"
Iris looked over her shoulder and frowned lightly wondering what she had to say, the raven head had hardly spoken to the girl over the last couple of weeks, whenever they had cross paths, words were barely exchanged
"Yes?" she coked an eyebrow
"I don't just want to be your acquaintance anymore, I want to be your friend-"
Iris snorted "Elena too much has happened and-"
"You forgave Damon" the brunette interrupted "please Iris, the way I treated you was horrible I realise that now-"
"Took you that long to?" Iris questioned
"I know, but please Iris-"
Iris sighed and folded her arms across her chest she licked her lips "and I meant what I said that night Elena, I don't need friends like you, look we can be civil to each other but that's it ok?"
Elena sighed "Ok"
"Well I should go and see Ric" the raven head muttered and turned on her heel and left.
Iris walked down the corridor and peered into Alaric's room, she entered and gently brushed the stray hairs away from his face
"Merlin Ric, who did this to you" she murmured lightly running the tip of his finger down his jaw
"I think that everyone wants to know that" a voice said from behind her, making her jump
"Oh Dr Fell" Iris smiled "You scared me"
"Sorry" the dark haired woman walked in, she had witnessed how gently the petite teen treated the history teacher "that wasn't my intention"
"Hmm, so is he-"
"He'll be ok and please call me Meredith" she told her
"OK Meredith well my name-"
"I know exactly who you are; Alaric has talked a lot about his history protégé"
"Oh" Iris blushed "erm well I- wait how is Bill I-"
"He left "she replied, Iris nodded
"Well see you" the raven head uttered "nice meeting you"
"You too" the doctor smiled and stepped aside allowing Iris to pass.
Iris had just left the hospital and looked around for Rebekah and frowned seeing that Elena's car was there, her eyes widened in realisation, the raven head ran forward
"You drove a dagger through my back and that hurts" Rebekah snarled, Iris saw that she had pinned the doppelganger to the car door
"Rebekah please I-"
"Rebekah bloody hell let her go" Iris snapped
"No she should know how much it hurts to be-"
"Rebekah" she warned "don't just let her go"
The Original vampire however didn't heed Iris's warnings and snarled she lunged towards the brunette's neck and was about to rip her fangs into her, Elena screamed loudly
"REBEKAH-"Iris gasped as Elijah slammed his sister into the car holding her by her throat
"Elijah"
"Crap" Iris muttered and attempted to make a discreet getaway but Elijah's voice stopped her in her tracks
"Don't cause yourself more trouble Iris, stay where you are"
Iris sighed and pouted and folded her arms in front of her chest
"Leave and take Iris back to the manor" he told Rebekah letting go of her, but she didn't move and stepped up to him "are you challenging me?"
"You're pathetic" Rebekah looked over to Elena who was slightly breathless "both of you"
She grabbed Iris around the waist and blurred them out of the hospital parking lot; they had stopped a couple of miles away in the house
"Rebekah you sly cow" Iris muttered causing the Original to laugh
"How's that then?"
"The only reason you took me there, because you knew Elena would be there"
"Obviously, the bitch shoved a dagger through my heart" Rebekah retorted as they stepped up to the large mansion
"You think they-"
"Iris" Klaus growled appearing in front of them "What do you-"
"Rebekah's idea" she rushed out, causing the other female to roll her eyes
"Thanks for that Iris" she drawled
"I panicked ok?" Iris muttered "so…erm…you- Klaus" she groaned when he simply grabbed her wrist and literally dragged her into the mansion
"Already in trouble Iris?" Kol called from the staircase
"Shove off Kol" Iris stuck her tongue at him; Klaus gritted his teeth and hauled Iris up the stair case
"What's going on?" Ester asked, Iris saw that she must recently had showered as her long hair was damn, the raven head thought it be best to cut her hair off
"Why darling mother, isn't it obvious, Iris and Rebekah and snuck out again-"
"Ok where's the dagger? Can we just re-dagger him" Iris called out causing Kol to scoff and Rebekah to chuckle
"I dare you" Kol grinned
"Is that a challenge?" Iris asked quirking an eyebrow "Klaus, merlin let go-"
"Niklaus" Ester warned
"Ease up brother Iris only went to check on a human" Rebekah murmured
"Way to go defending me Rebekah" Iris called over her shoulder as Klaus stormed past them and sighed when she saw that they were at his room. He slammed the door open and literally shoved Iris inside
She managed to catch herself against one of his drawers
"Really Klaus?" Iris frowned she gasped when he pinned her to the bed
"Why the hell do you go out-"
"Ergh because someone attacked Ric alright? I was only checking on him ok-"she gripped on to his shoulders trying to push him back but he wasn't budging
"I specifically told you to stay here, inside, especially when there is a serial killer loose-"
Iris snorted at that "Serial killer on the loose? And you think this is an ideal place, where four recently revived vampires are lurking about?"
"Iris" he warned pressing her into the bed
"You can't tell me what to do Klaus" she snapped at him
"I'm only doing this because I care for you" Klaus murmured she closed her eyes when he ran his thumb across her bottom lip
"Well try and not be so overbearing" she muttered, he hummed and slowly kissed her on the lips. Things soon became heated she felt Klaus stroking her inner thigh, the raven head stroked the back of his neck but when she felt him trying to shift so that he was in between her legs. She pushed him back slightly
"Nope" she grinned, he groaned in frustration
"Why not?" he growled and made her gasp when she felt his lips traveling down her collar bone
"Let me think…erm because this house is full of people who have super hearing" she rolled her eyes and shoved him off of her.
"We can go back to yours-"
"Klaus" she frowned "I want to actually spend time with the others"
Klaus sighed and smirked "how about no?"
Iris laughed and slipped from his grasp and ran out of the door
"Really love, I can catch you" he called from his room
"Huh? I know you can but how about without super speed?" she turned around walking backwards
"Are you challenging me?" he cocked an eyebrow leaning against the doorway, Iris however kept backing up speeding her pace up
"You know you're the second person who said that tonight" Iris grinned "but yes I am"
"I'll give you a head-start then"
With that Iris ran but crashed into Kol who was on the edge of the staircase,
Iris yelped as they both went tumbling down the staircase, Kol grunted when they landed at the bottom with Iris on top of him
"Really sweets, I didn't know you were so eager, in the foyer? I don't mind honestly-"
"Shut up Kol" Iris groaned and sat up, she ended up straddling his hips "my back" she muttered oblivious to their position.
"Up we get" a new voice said, Iris felt hands on her hips and lift her onto her feet
"Really Finn? I was enjoying that particular position" Kol smirked folding his arms and placed them under his head
"Pig" Iris muttered "Thanks Finn" she looked at the other Original,
"You're welcome" he murmured softly running his fingers through her thick hair, Iris nodded and sent him a small smile
"You should get your haircut" she commented
"Hmm perhaps you're right" Finn smiled "see you later" he sped off,
"So Iris, if you're not doing anything maybe-"
"Bugger off Kol" she cut him off
"Be a dear Iris, do me a favour" he called out to her as she went to climb back up the stairs but paused hearing him "I'll be very grateful"
Iris cocked an eyebrow and turned to face him "What is it?"
Kol smirked at her "Hmm, well I am a man and we have needs you see. I've been dead for over hundred years, and I was-"he didn't get the chance to finish his sentence when Iris had grabbed one of the vases and threw it at him.
"You really are a toss" she shook her head, he laughed loudly and easily dodged it
"Why thank you dear" he smirked
"Are you done yet?" Klaus appeared next to her not looking at all happy with his brother's antics,
"Why we barely got started-"
"We're done" Iris snapped causing Kol to chuckle, she noticed that Klaus was holding her dress "What's-"
"Come I'll drop you off home" he offered her his arm which she instantly took
"Really brother why not let Iris stay the night" Kol smirked
"What? So what you can molester me?" Iris snorted, Klaus grinned seeing the look on his brother's face
"You've been told, come on love" he picked her up bridal style
"Have fun alone Kol" Iris smirked. Kol merely chuckled
"You'll soon be falling at my feet" he uttered,
Iris felt Klaus's body shaking, she looked up at his face and saw a frown marring it, she reached up and gently smoothed down his skin
"In your dreams Kol" she called back and held on as Klaus blurred them out of the mansion.
He set her on her feet when they arrived at her house, Iris climbed up her porch steps and shoved the key into the door and unlocked it, she was about to enter but paused and turned around.
"Klaus?" she uttered seeing him leaning on her porch rails, she walked behind him and lightly touched his shoulder "what's wrong?"
"Who's says there's something wrong?" he murmured, she sighed and held his hand and pulled him till he had to face her
"I know you, like you know me, so what's wrong?" she asked staring into his deep blue eyes but he remained quiet, she canted her head to the side and studied him "is this about Kol? You're being ridiculous-"
"Am I?" he snapped causing her to jump "the way you two act, constantly flirting-"
"Hardly flirting" she countered pursing her lips
"I know my brother, he will somehow sweep you off your feet-"
"Please I don't have those feelings for Kol" she snorted "I didn't succumb to his charms over a thousand years ago-"
"Well the times have changed" he growled and walked off
Iris gritted her teeth in frustration "Merlin you really are an idiot, why would I have feelings for Kol when I love you" she shouted "I can't believe-" she gasped when he appeared in front of her
"What did you just say?" he asked his voice low,
"Well I said I can't-"
"No before that?" Klaus placed his
"You're an idiot?" she offered weakly
"Iris"
"Hmm, well that I…hmm well-" she stuttered "I love you- but if that's not-"
He cut her off by smashing his lips against hers causing her to gasp, she moaned as he pushed her on to the porch swing, holding her to him, Iris gasped as his lips was on her throat she felt his hand drag up her thigh and moaned when his fingers scratched against the zipper of her jeans
The moment was ruined however when there was a ringing sound, making Klaus growl, he pulled back and glanced down at his phone
"What?" he bit out, Iris went to get up but he pulled her back down and nipped and kissed at her shoulder, neck and up her jaw all the while he was on his phone
"What? Fine I'll be there" Klaus growled
"You're going?" Iris asked
"Have to, mother apparently wants me so-"
"It's fine" Iris smiled as he pulled her onto her feet "tomorrow?"
"Definitely" Klaus grinned the raven head watched as he walked off of her porch "Oh and Iris" he turned around she had just opened her front door
"Yes?"
"I love you to" he blew her a kiss and was gone, Iris shut her door behind her and leant against it a goofy smile on his face, Iris shook her head and climbed up the stairs to go to bed.
Iris groaned and rolled over she sat up and looked around confused wondering what on earth made her wake up, she ran her hands through her messy hair and realised that it was her cell which was ringing loudly
She swung out of bed and grabbed the clutch that she had thrown on to her desk last night, Iris grabbed the cell
"Hello?"
"Potter" a familiar British voice drawled
"Draco what- why are you calling?" she asked glancing at the time it was nine in the morning, merlin she had gone to bed around two, Iris stretched her arms above her head and decided to make some tea
"Well, I was wondering why you haven't RSPV to my wedding yet?"
She was now in the kitchen and turned the kettle on "You sent invites out?" she asked
"Well no since obviously everyone will come regardless-"
"So modest aren't you Draco?" she cocked an eyebrow and stood up to rummage through kitchen cabinets
"I know-"
"I was being sarcastic" Iris giggled
"I know, anyway thinking you can make it to my wedding? I really want you there" he said
Iris bit her bottom lip "Draco I don't know maybe I can't-"
"Whoa hold the phone Potter, just think about it, the wedding is in two weeks so there's no rush" he said
"Ok, Draco I'll think about it" she poured the hot water into the mug
"So what's been going on with you?" he asked
"The other Originals have been awoken-" just then there was a loud knock on her front door
"Have they? Who by?" she heard him ask
"Elijah" Iris replied and looked through the peep hole but frowned when there was no one there "And you never guess what else?" she opened the front door and saw that there was a thick envelope on the ground, Iris picked it up and looked around to see if anyone was close by
"Potter!"
"Oh erm , well there was a fourth coffin and it turned out to be Ester-"
"As in the Original witch?" he asked
"Yep, she wants us to be a family again-"
"Us, as in-"
"Me as well" Iris opened the envelope "wow" she murmured
"What?" Draco asked
"Hmm, seems that the Originals are hosting a ball tonight, where there will be dancing, music and drinks"
"Sound like the Yule ball-"
"Pfft yeah right" Iris snorted and turned the card over, she smiled seeing that there was a message from Klaus
"Make sure you come love, I'll be honoured if you were to escort me
"Yours Klaus
"P.S Rebekah wishes for you to come by in about an hour to get ready there"
"So Iris the wedding?" Draco said bring Iris back to reality
"Yes I'll think about it" she said
"Do that, talk to you later Potter"
"Bye Draco and send Astoria my love" she hanged up.
Iris stepped back into the house and was about to close the door when she saw a delivery man coming up her driveway holding a large black and white box with a satin ribbon on
"Iris Potter?"
She nodded and was handed the box and was even more confused when he placed another smaller box on top of the other, she shut the door behind her and took the boxes upstairs, she opened the larger box and was amazed at what was there, Iris gingerly reached down out and pulled out a floor length ball gown, it was a strapless number and a deep emerald colour there was a few scattered diamantes and the neckline was lined with it and in the shape of a sweetheart one. Iris held it up to the body and looked in the mirror
"It's beautiful" she murmured and hanged it on the front of the drawer. The raven head spotted the other box and lifted the lid she nearly choked at what she saw, there was a pair of peep toe high heels that went well with the dress, Iris placed them back in and saw a small card
"The dress will no doubt look gorgeous on you, it matches your eyes
Yours Klaus"
"Bloody hybrid's got good taste" she couldn't help but smile.
Iris pulled up to the mansion and saw several vans outside, no doubt trying to get the place ready for tonight. She climbed up the stairs and saw that the door was open.
"Hello?" she called entered the foyer, she could hear music coming from the parlour "So this is how the Original family gets ready, you've guys got style"
"Iris finally, there's only so much a girl can take being surrounded by a bunch of men" Rebekah appeared next to her
"Hmm I'm sure Iris can handle us" Kol smirked looking at himself in the mirror
"Iris" Elijah greeted her kissing her temple "I'm sure that you got the invitation-"
"Yes and by the dress that Klaus has sent me, it's going to be classy" the raven head said as the blond dragged her towards the couch
"We don't do cheap Iris" Kol smirked
"You say that, yet I can smell the type of cologne you're wearing from here, it reaps cheapness" she teased, causing the other three Originals to chuckle
"Oh sweets I do miss our banter, how about we have some bedroom talk, preferably you and I both naked-"
"Ok ew no" Iris stuck her tongue at
"Come on Iris, I can do things Klaus certainly wouldn't-"
"Elijah, Kol is being a completely-"
"Inappropriate" the eldest sibling declared "Kol enough, do you want your heart in your chest?"
"I was going to say pervert but ok" Iris murmured "hey what are you-" she went to yank her hand away from a woman who just grabbed it
"Relax Iris she's doing your nails" Rebekah leant head back against the couch
"Oh ok…nice to meet you? So what's your name?" Iris brows furrowed when she got no reply "is she deaf?"
"Compelled" Finn supplied, making the raven head look at him, her eyebrows shot to her hairline
"Wow, you look different"
"A good different?" Finn looked at her and saw a smile on her lips
"A definitely good different, your hair looks much better" she said and looked over to Elijah who was for some reason looking at two different pair of shoes
"Elijah why-"
"Colour Iris" he said before she could finish her sentence
"Oh, go for the black one" Iris advised causing him to smile, Kol glanced over his shoulder at her
"So Iris tell me how handsome I look" he smirked
"Oh Kol, like the others I can't be compelled" she grinned at him and saw that the woman had finished her nails and got up, the others laughed.
Just then the door burst open and in stormed in Klaus who was looking straight at Rebekah
"You went after Elena" he frowned
"Iris-" Rebekah glared
"Ah no, not me" Iris blurted out
"Here we go" Rebekah smiled and looked up at him
"What is wrong with you? Do you want another dagger through your heart?" he asked
"Again with the dagger threats?" Kol sat down opposite Iris "don't you have any other tricks?"
"Oh go back to staring at yourself" Klaus snapped, Iris snorted causing them all to look at her, or really glare at her, she licked her lips and jumped up
"Elijah is calling me" she practically ran over to the dark haired Original
"Iris-"
"What I don't want to be caught in the middle" she hissed and inspected the shoe he was holding
"Really Kol keep out of this, this has nothing to do with you"
"And who are you? My father?" Kol scowled at her
"No, Kol but you are in my house" Klaus snarled
"Well then perhaps we should take it outside" the younger sibling sniped back
"Just like old times hey" Iris muttered making Elijah and Finn chuckle and Rebekah to snicker, they watched as both brothers stepped up to one another, Iris's eyes darted between the pair
"Enough" Ester barked coming into the room. Iris's eyes glanced over to her and saw that the woman had her hair cut, "Niklaus come with me" she ordered, Klaus bared his teeth at Kol and stormed off after them
"Well that was lovely" Iris drawled dropping back on to the couch
"So who are you guys taking to the ball?" she asked
"Well I was wondering-"
"No Kol I'm going with Klaus" Iris cut him off staring up at the ceiling she jumped when he hovered over her
"You wound me once again Iris, how about a little bite to make up for it?" he suggested and cocked his eyebrow, her eyes widened seeing the veins around his eyes protruding
"Back off Kol" her eyes flashed gold causing him to clutch his head in pain
"Iris-"
"Really brother leave her alone" Rebekah rolled her eyes
"It's hard not too, she's adorable when she is riled up" and with that Kol messed her hair
"KOL" she shouted and grabbed the pillow and chucked at him
"Aw that really hurt me Iris-"
"I'm so going to re-dagger him later" she muttered under her breath
"Oh you love me really" Kol smirked
"I love to strang-"
"Iris how about you come with me, I want to deliver my invitation personally?"
"Sure why not" she jumped on to her feet "Bye, Finn bye Elijah-"she went to walk out but Kol cleared his throat
"Aren't you forgetting someone?" he asked as Rebekah gave the petite teen her jacket
"Hmm, I don't think oh I know- goodbye Klaus and Ester- now that is everyone" she grinned and fled from the room,
"It's good to be back" Kol chuckled hearing the raven head and Rebekah bantering back and forth.
"So who is it you are planning to invite?" Iris asked pulling up to the grill, after ten minutes of arguing she managed to get the blond to agree to come in to the rusty blue ford
"Matt Donavan" Iris's eyes widened at that
"Really?" she asked
"Yep" she nodded "come on"
Iris climbed out of the car and entered the grill "there he is" she pointed the blond waiter near the bar,
"And there's the doppelganger bitch-"
"Rebekah" Iris rolled her eyes "Why are you ergh-"she groaned when the blond Original strolled up to the doppelganger and Caroline
"Careful Caroline, it's all well and good till she stabs you in the back" Rebekah said making the two girls look at her,
"What are you doing here? I know your mom's rules no more biting the locals" Elena said
"Get over yourself Elena it's not all about you" Rebekah spat "I'll see you tonight" she told Iris
"I thought I was giving you a ride?" the raven asked confused
"Hmm I'll be running" she told her, Iris nodded and looked at Elena and Caroline "Hey Care how's your dad-"
"He died" Caroline muttered, Iris immediately sat down beside her
"Oh Care, I'm not even going to bother say sorry, since you probably got that a lot" she told her causing the blond vampire to chuckle
"You got that right" she said and looked away, Iris saw that something had attracted both girls attention, she looked over her shoulder and saw Rebekah handing an envelope over to Matt
"Oh my god" Caroline uttered "she's inviting him to the ball, why is she inviting him?"
"Probably to get this reaction from us" Elena said which annoyed Iris
"Really Elena? You really are up yourself" she stood up
"Iris-"
"Rebekah's right, it's not all about you, maybe she invited him because she likes him, did that cross your mind" Iris snapped and walked off, knowing she needed to make ways since she had wanted to get ready in time for Klaus to pick her up.
Iris sighed as she climbed out of the bath tub feeling relaxed and fresh, she wrapped a towel around herself and dropped down onto the bed grabbing her blow dryer, and Iris switched it on and mentally thought that this would be so much easier if she had a wand.
Once Iris had dried her hair so now it was in shiny bouncy curls she moved over to the vanity, and grabbed the box of diamantes pins that Rebekah had given her, she brushed her hair and pinned it up in an intricate up do, leaving a few curls out to frame her face. Iris did her make-up and opted to go for the smoky eye look, she used a silvery eye-shadow and put some eyeliner on. Iris grabbed her lip gloss and applied that as well.
Iris sighed and looked over to the dress wondering how the hell was she going to get this dress on. The raven head pulled it off its rack and saw that the back was laced together she loosened it and slipped it on feet first, she held it up and after some struggling she managed to lace the dress up,
"Wow" she muttered the dress was gorgeous and synched in at the waist. Iris glanced at the time and saw that Klaus would be arriving any minute; she took the bracelet he had given her and put it on as well as a necklace.
"Crap" she gingerly placed her feet in the shoes and was surprised at how comfortable they were.
Iris heart pounded when she heard the door knock. She opened the door and frowned seeing that it wasn't the hybrid but an older man
"Erm- can I help you?" she asked wondering where on earth the hybrid could be
"No ma'am I'm supposed to help you, I am Johnson you're driver"
"Driver?" Iris eyebrows shot to her hairline "Isn't Klaus-"
"He has instructed to me drive you to the ball so shall we?" he offered her his arm
"Let's go" she took his arm and was miffed at the sight of the car, a Rolls Royce, she was so going to kick him in the arse.
Johnson opened the back door and helped Iris's out of the car, she stumbled in her heels and caught herself against Johnson's chest
"Sorry, these shoes"
"No problem ma'am I'm not complaining about a young attractive girl falling on me" the old man wink
"Aren't you married?" Iris asked amused seeing the look on his face
"Ah yes lovely wife I have, the bloody woman is still around" Johnson muttered causing Iris to chuckle
"Well lovely to meet you Johnson, but I best be going"
"Ah you as well" he nodded.
"Strange man" she muttered under her breath, Iris sighed and looked up at the large mansion and saw that it was decorated in lights and cars were pulling up.
Iris picked up her skirts and moved towards the grand doorway, the doors opened and the raven head was in awe at the number of people there, she walked further into the ball room and looked around trying to find Klaus or the others,
"Oops, sorry" she apologised bumping into someone
"No problem Iris, must say you look beautiful" she looked up and saw that it was Kol who was holding out a glass Champaign to her
"Kol, looking dashing" she complemented taking the drink "Is Klaus around?" she asked
"Hmm why don't you ever want to spend-oh look there's the mayor"
Iris followed his gaze and saw that Carol there with Damon of all people
"Kol-"
"Why we should say hello Iris" he smirked and linked her arm through with his
"Mayor Lockwood" Kol greeted grabbing the woman's hand
"Iris" Damon breathed looking at her "You look stunning" his eyes roamed over her, Kol cleared his throat and sent him a dark look and discreetly pulled Iris closer to his side
"I'm Kol Mickaelson hope your lovely town embraces us as much as we embrace it" Kol said charmingly
"Damon Salvatore" he held out his hand "have we met?"
"I met a lot of people and you don't particularly stand out" Kol smirked not taking his hand.
"I think I'm going to find Klaus" Iris said pulling her arm away from Klaus.
Iris weaved through the crowd and smiled seeing Stefan
"Stef, you actually came?" she asked the vampire
"Wouldn't miss it" he replied "Must say Iris you're looking gorgeous, the dress makes your eyes pop"
"Thank you Mister Salvatore, you don't look so bad yourself, see you later" she told him and walked further into the manor and entered the room, Iris bit her lip nervously and walked in, she spotted the hybrid straight away leaning against the table, her eyes met his Iris smoothed down her dress and met him halfway, Klaus walked the rest of the way
"Good evening" he smiled at her looking over at her "You look ravishing" he uttered
"Thank you" she murmured as he leant forward kissing her on the cheek "So you sent a driver to me?"
"What's so bad about that?" he offered her his arm walking over to the bar
"A driver who wants' his wife dead?" she countered "I think I need a drink"
"Allow me then"
They arrived at the bar, Iris took the glass of the Champaign as Klaus placed his arm around her so effectively trapping her, she could feel his body heat
Iris spun around so that their chests were brushing against each other
"Must say Klaus you do look good in a tux" she raised her finger running down his jaw, he leant in close
"Hmm and you look good in that dress, but perhaps it would be better off?" he smirked seeing her blush.
"No you know how long it took me to get in on" she rolled her eyes and stilled when he brushed the tip of his nose against her throat
"But I can get it off quick" he countered pressing a soft kiss on to her throat, he lightly ran his slim digit across her collar bone.
"Klaus-"she warned but just then Rebekah interrupted
"Iris looking lovely" she complimented her,
"You as well, same colour dresses I noticed" she smiled at the blond "hmm well it was Nik's suggestion, so those clips came-"
"Is there a reason why you are here Rebekah?" Klaus snapped getting frustrated
"Lovely aren't you Nik?" she drawled "well Elijah wants us to gather so try and tear yourself away from Iris, if you can" with a fleeting wink to Iris she left
"Why did you choose this colour?" Iris asked as they followed after Rebekah but at a much slower pace with their glasses of Champaign
"Hmm, well the Mickaelson women should wear emerald green, brings out your eyes" Klaus smirked and kissed her on the lips "I'll return in a moment"
She nodded and watched him climb up the grand stair case where the other Originals was gather, Iris ended up standing next to Stefan
Iris gaze wondered over the family and couldn't help but scoff seeing Kol winking at her, she rolled her eyes at him
"If everyone could gather" Elijah announced the room quietened down "Welcome thank you for joining us-" she spotted Ester coming down the steps, Iris felt something was off with her she looked almost nervous "you know whenever my mother brings our family together like this, it's tradition for us to commence the evening with a dance-" Iris heard Damon and Stefan whispering to one another "tonight's pick is a centuries old waltz-" Iris followed Ester's gaze and saw that she was looking at Elena, ok now something was definitely up "so if all of you could find yourselves a partner please join us in the ballroom" and with that Elijah ran down the steps,
"Crap" Iris muttered knowing Klaus would make a bee-line for her, she couldn't dance to save her life, she placed her empty glass on a passing waiter's tray and turned on heel spotting the back doors were wide open, she glanced over her shoulder to check if the hybrid had noticed and couldn't spot him anywhere, she looked forward and nearly jumped out of her skin seeing Klaus was right in front of her
"Trying to hide Iris?" he canted his head to the side
"Of course not I- ergh I can't dance ok?"
"Oh I know, don't worry I'll be there, it's all in the leading after all" he held out his hand to her she hesitated "Come on love I haven't danced with you at all"
Iris smiled and shook her head and took his hand he led her into the ballroom.
"Ready?" Klaus murmured stroking an errant curl away from her cheek, she smiled and nodded "don't be nervous love" he kissed the shell of her ear.
They took their place, Iris held on to his arms and saw that Elena was dancing with Damon. She briefly wondered where Stefan was but that was cleared up seeing the younger vampire with the mayor.
"I didn't lie Iris you do look utterly beautiful" he murmured as they stepped forward
"Thank you" she smiled as they nodded their heads slightly, Iris could hear the music growing louder, they stepped pass Elijah who sent her a smile and turned back so they were facing forward.
They once again stepped forward and Iris was looking down at her feet but glanced up meeting Klaus's gaze, he spun her around and placed his hand in hers whilst the other rested on her hip, Iris placed her hand on his shoulder "Now step and turn" he guided her, with ease they both moved around the ballroom
"I'm actually doing it" she smiled
"Told you love, I would lead you" he smiled back at her as they turned she stumbled slightly but his hold on her tighten "easy sweetheart I got you"
"Thanks" she smiled "and not just for this, for the dress and-"
"Iris you're my girl, so there's no need to thank me" he murmured his breath fanning over her face, he pulled back and spun her, Iris gasped as she slammed into someone else's chest
"Iris, my brother chose the dress well" Elijah held her as they dance and like Klaus he guided her "you look stunning"
"And you Elijah look handsome" she smiled at him as they danced, she glanced over to Klaus who was dancing with Carol, he sent her a wink causing her smile and look away
"You and my brother are back to the way you were a thousand years ago" he commented making Iris look at him "it's not a bad thing" he assured her "I wanted our family back Iris and I am glad that you are here with us"
Iris leant on her tip toes and kissed him on the cheek "I feel the same Elijah; I haven't felt this happy in a long time"
They passed Rebekah and Damon who were talking "You think Damon and Rebekah will get together?" she asked quietly
"Why would they?" Elijah asked
"No particular reason, they both seem to have a lot in common, but then again Damon's in love with Elena, and she's pining after Stefan"
"You seem irritated Iris-"
"Just not a fan of love triangles" she murmured and was once again spun out, she bumped into her Original dance partner
"Klaus"
"Iris, you haven't fallen yet" he smirked and twirled her
"Elijah is an exceptional dancer" Iris grinned and spotted Rebekah and Kol talking on the side-lines
"Hmm as you say love" he grinned, the music ended causing Iris to sigh
"Thank Merlin"
"Not enjoying it love?" he asked threading his arm through hers
"I am, it's just a bit warm I'm just going to grab some fresh air" she smiled at him, he nodded and watched her leave, he'll soon follow after her
Iris passed Kol
"Iris want to-"
"No Kol" she smiled and shook her head at him,
"Oh one day" he grinned making her laugh
"Yeah we'll see" she headed outside for some fresh air, completely oblivious as to what was taking place back in the mansion in one of the upper rooms.
There was a knock on the door
"That would be the girl" Ester said waving the sage in the air, Finn went to answer the door he gestured for Elena to come in she stepped into the room
"You're alone, wise choice" the original nodded, Elena stepped forward and eyed what Ester was holding in her hand
"It's only sage" the witch assured her "I've spelled it so we can speak freely, without fear of being overheard, that'll be all Finn thank you" she dismissed him, he nodded and shut the doors behind him, leaving Elena with Ester
"You must have a million questions for me Elena please" she gestured for the doppelganger to sit down on the couch, Elena moved forward and sat down Ester did the same
"How are you alive?" Elena asked looking at her "are you a ghost or-"
"Not exactly" Ester replied "when I died the witch Ayanna preserved my body with a spell, she was a close friend of mine, an ancestor of your friend Bonnie"
"So that's why Bonnie and her mother could open up the casket"
"They complete the Bennett bloodline" Ester said "I drew power from them and their ancestors who were with me on the other side"
"So you've been on the other side for over a thousand years?" Elena asked surprised
"Nature's way of punishing me, for turning my family in to vampires, and killing a light magical creature-"
"Iris" Elena muttered knowing that was the raven head, Ester sighed and nodded
"But there is a way of undoing my evil" she added
"You're going to help us kill Klaus" Elena stated
"One thing at a time Elena" Ester sent her a look "for now, I simply need your help. I understand that Rebekah had shared the story of my family. How I upset the balance of nature by turning my children into vampires"
Elena nodded "she said you did it to protect them from the wolves"
"It's true, but in no time at all they feed on human blood, they ravished the town with no remorse and soon enough Niklaus turned against me when he learn of the part I played in Iris's death" Ester looked down
"How are you going to kill him?" Elena asked sitting up "he's immortal"
"It will take time, magic and your assistance" Ester said
"What do I have to do with it?" Elena nervously twiddled her fingers, for a brief moment the witch was reminded of the originator of the Petrova line
Ester sighed and stood up "my family and Iris think I am holding this ball to celebrate our reunion, but in truth I have gathered them to perform a ritual, the first step requires the the blood from the doppelganger" Elena seized up and backed up slightly "only a drop" she assured her "It's the essence is what will be in the Champaign toast later this evening will you do it?" she asked, Elena nodded and slipped off the glove holding out her hand to Ester, she watched as the Original witch picked up a sharp knife and pressed it against her finger, Elena felt a sharp sting then Ester turned her hand and squeezed it till droplets of blood into a glass "Elijah is more suspicious than the others, so he may need more persuasion but they must all drink to be linked as one"
"Linked as one?" Elena questioned
"You said yourself that Klaus cannot be killed. But tonight's spell will linked them all together as well as Iris-"
"Iris?" Elena questioned "what does she have to do with anything?"
"I love my family and Iris but they all are abomination, Iris's blood is a tie that links them all together, her blood and magic was used in a way to help them remain immortal with the aide of other things, as she is a creature of magic so she will not die or so I think, but she'll be weakened, she needs to go to the brink of death for the ritual to work" there was a moment of silence "Can you do this Elena?" Ester asked again
There was another moment of silence "Yes" she whispered, she watched as the witch placed another glass on the table and poured some of the liquid into another, Ester added something else
"What's that for?"
"This is for Iris, I need you to give this to her as soon as the toast begins-"
"Will she die?" Elena asked
"If she does so be it, don't you want to live the way you had been before all of this, you can have your life back, I know Iris well, sooner or later that girl will crack and she'll unleash her magic on you if you're not careful, so?"
"Ok I'll do it" Elena nodded
"I trust you not to tell the others about this Elena understand?" Ester asked giving the glass to Elena
"Yes" the doppelganger nodded. She wouldn't be telling Damon and the others about Iris being tied to them as well.
Iris shivered as she walked down the path, she paused hearing a neighing sound, the raven head eyes widened in delight seeing a horse there, merlin she hadn't seen one in a while she thought, Iris slowly approached the creature and stood in front of it stroking it's large head, she felt the softness against her skin as she did so
"So I see you managed to find the horses Iris" she jumped and turned around seeing Klaus coming up behind her, he saw her shivering slightly and took his jacket off
"No Klaus I'm fine rea-"
"Nonsense Iris" he placed it on her shoulders and wrapped his arms around her waist he rested his chin on her shoulder "Do you recall the incident when you and Rebekah were determined to head to the bizarre and you thought it was a good idea to steal my horse?"
"I didn't steal, I borrowed with-"
"Having every intention of giving him back" he chuckled, Klaus kissed her cheek "I got so angry at you for that" he paused "did you know that horses are the opposite of people, they're loyal"
"That's definitely opposite of some people I know" Iris murmured gently stroking the gorgeous horse
"You know I use to go horse riding all the time after you was gone-"
"Why?" she asked, looking up at him through her thick lashes
"It reminded me of you and I going off to look at the horses, riding them and racing against one another. Mikael hunted me over a thousand years but the closest he ever came was the day when he killed my favourite horse, he severed its neck with a sword, as a warning" Klaus said
"He was a right bastard" Iris muttered causing the original to chuckle "in all that time did you ever manage to talk to him properly?"
"Iris you know mine and Mikael's relationship was complex-"
"Understatement darling" Iris drawled, she sighed when he nipped her ear
"How about it sweetheart? Me and you a horse ride like the good old days?"
"Pfft how about a race?" she challenged. Klaus smirked
"You sure, I'll hate for you to be disappointed when you lose"
"Don't be so cocky" she countered she crossed her arms in front of her chest "we don't have to unless you're scared" she turned around and silently counted to three knowing he was going to give in
"Wait, alright love" she turned around so that she was facing him "how about we make this more interesting?"
"How so"? she canted her head to the side and rose an eyebrow, a smirk played on his lips
"Well if I were to win, I spend the night at yours without any interruptions and you'll spend the whole of tomorrow with me" he held out his hand
"And what do I get?" she asked
"We can do whatever you like" he nodded, Iris bit her lip thinking "unless of course you're scared you'll lose?" he used her words against her
"Fine" she agreed and wasn't surprised that he kissed the back of her hand, she went to move her hand back but he didn't let go "Come on love"
They travelled down a pathway the jacket still wrapped around her small form, she spotted the stables, Klaus had instructed her to wait while she went to get the horses.
Iris looked around hearing a hooting owl, the hybrid returned with two large horses, merlin she briefly wondered how the hell was she going to get on it
"Ready love?" Klaus smirked
Iris's eyes hardened "Of course" she determinedly strode towards the horse.
"Ergh no fair, I want a rematch" Iris pouted storming off back to the mansion, the hybrid laughed loudly behind her
"Iris, really?" Klaus blurred in front of her they were by the door but slightly hidden from view "It's a game-"
"You cheated" she snapped "you made my horse stumble you arrogant arse-"she was cut off when he passionately kissed her on the lips,
"Hmm" she steadied herself by placing her hands on his upper arms, Klaus plunged his tongue into her mouth and pushed her against the wall causing her to groan, he held onto the back of her neck as her hands roamed his strong broad back.
"Klaus" she moaned when she felt his hand sliding towards her bottom. Before things could go too far someone cleared there throat
"This is what I meant by distractions" he hissed at an amused Iris, she chuckled and kissed him on the tip of his nose, she looked around him and saw Elena there holding a glass of Champaign
"Iris can we talk?" the brunette asked nervously, she didn't blame her the hybrid was giving her death glares
"Sure, I'll meet you inside" she told him, and handed him his jacket,
He nodded and left, leaving the girls behind "What is it Elena?" she asked walking forwards
"I just wanted to say sorry, you were right it's not all about me" the brunette said "So here, I thought I'd save you a glass of Champaign this brand is delicious" Iris studied her and noted that the brunette looked like she was shaking, she put it down to the fact that it was quiet cold outside,
"Thank you" Iris took the glass, "we should head back inside"
Elena nodded and followed after the oblivious raven head, feeling a bout of guilt.
Iris pushed herself through the crowd and was slightly jostled; she would have fallen if someone didn't grab her,
"Easy love, forgot how tiny you are" Klaus smirked wrapping an arm around her shoulders; she rolled her eyes and elbowed him she glanced to her right and saw Elena talking to Elijah.
But her attention was soon focused on Ester who appeared at the top of the staircase landing
"Good evening ladies and gentlemen" Ester smiled "waiters are coming round with Champaign, I invite you all to join me in raising a glass" a waiter approached them Klaus took a glass for himself and went to get one for Iris but she stopped him
"I already have one" she smiled and looked back at Ester
"It provides me with no greater joy, then to see my family back together as one" her eyes roamed over them "I'd like to thank you for all being part of this spectacular evening. Cheers" she raised her glass
"Cheers" the crowd called back, Iris lifted her glass and drank like everyone else had. They had finished their drinks; Klaus took her empty glass and handed it back to one of the waiters,
"I want to show you something Iris, will you come?" he asked holding out his hand
"Do you have any doubt I wouldn't" she smiled and took his hand.
Klaus had led her into one of the many rooms that this mansion held, she stepped into the room and saw numerous paintings, Iris stopped in front of one of the landscape paintings
"So what did you want to show me? And don't say anything disgusting" she uttered
He chuckled "One of my passions" gesturing to one of the paintings
"Wow it's beautiful" she murmured her eyes drinking in the image, Iris glanced down at the table in front of her and saw numerous sketches, she spotted one that stood out
"You drew these?" she asked
"Yeah-"
"You always use to sketch" Iris muttered "wow" she studied the sketch in her hand "when did you do this one?"
"A couple of decades ago, I didn't want to forget what you looked like, but I know I never will" Iris was holding a sketch of herself but in clothes from a different era. "So I gather that you've got paintings of your landscapes everywhere?"
"Paris, Rome, Tokyo" Klaus said looking at her "You've been?"
"Not had the time" she replied
"I'll take you one day" he smiled at her
"I'm sure you will" she sighed and yawned
"Oh no, you better not be getting tired" he said pushing a stray hair away from herself
"It's been a long night" Iris said
"How about we leave?" Klaus suggested
"Sounds great" Iris nodded "I haven't got a car so-"
"I'll take you love" Iris nodded and followed him out of the door "let me go speak with Elijah I'll be right back-"
"I have to go and get my clutch anyway-"
"Entrance?"
She nodded and they parted.
Iris sighed and climbed up the stairs passing Damon and Elena on the way, she saw hurt flash across his face, and Iris shook her head knowing that the doppelganger probably had said something to him. She hurried the stairs picking the skirts of her dress up
Iris was midway up and spotted Matt heading towards the balcony
"Good evening" she heard Kol "you're Rebekah's friend I'm Kol" the raven head sped her pace up
"Matt Donavan" he replied, she could hear Matt crying out in pain
"Kol what the hell are you doing?" Iris shouted seeing the footballer of the floor "Let him go"
"Come on Iris I'm just trying to have some fun"
"Well it's not fun for him so let go" she scowled taking a step forward, he opened his mouth about to reply but someone else entered the scene
"Hey, hey, hey" Damon waltzed in "easy on the hand, the guy is a quarter back"
"DAMON" Iris shouted as the younger vampire pushed Kol off the balcony she ran over and looked down seeing the vampires on the ground "Shit, ice that" she ordered Matt and rand down the stairs pushing pass several guests
"Iris?" Stefan called
"Damon" was all she said and ran outside her heels clacking, she saw him punching Kol in the face "don't Damon" but he ignored her and snapped Kol's neck, Iris gasped, Damon growled and stood up his eyes narrowing on he went to move forward to Iris, but she was shoved back, Stefan was shielding her.
"Damon" Stefan growled "what are you crazy?"
Iris looked over her shoulder seeing Klaus and the others coming out
"Maybe a little" he replied "far be it from me to cause a problem" she followed his gaze and saw that he was looking at Elena without another word he walked off.
Iris sighed and walked over to Kol, crouching down beside him "Least he's not being annoying anymore?" she gestured towards the Original
"Are you alright?" Stefan asked her
"Why wouldn't she be?" Klaus frowned as Iris stood up; Elijah moved towards Kol and easily picked him up
"It's nothing" Iris assured him
"Fine let's go" Klaus took her hand she waved goodbye to the others and followed after the hybrid.
They were back at her house, as soon as Iris unlocked the door she found herself pinned to the wall and kissing Klaus, she grabbed the back of his hair and tugged it causing him to groan, Iris shoved the jacket off and pulled away his bow tie, biting down on his neck causing him to growl.
Klaus grabbed her around the waist and blurred them upstairs; they knocked aside various trinkets he groped blindly at her not getting enough, he bit her shoulder causing her to moan, the hybrid spun her around
"Don't rip this dress" she ordered causing him to growl but he quickly unlaced the dress causing it to pool at Iris's feet, she pulled his shirt off and scraped her nails against his chest
"Remember love, no interruption" he bit her ear causing her to sink her nails into his flesh, he pushed her onto the bed and crawled over her with a smirk on his lips, he had shed his pants
"Ready?" he asked dragging his fingers across her panties
"Always for you" she murmured gripping his chin and pulled his face up, and kissed him hard on the lips.
AN: I think the is the longest chapter I've writtten
So alot happened in this chap, Rebekah and Iris snuck out, Elena trying to seek forgiveness, Iris and Kol argue back and forth. Klaus and Iris said there feelings out loud. The ball took place, and now Iris is also linked by the doppelganger blood.
Next Chap- action packed, Iris and Elena come to blows and a twist at the end
So please REVIEW