Iris stumbled when she landed. She smiled innocently at Elijah "So I think-"the Original started,
"Oh…I think the phone is ringing" she nodded and turned on her heel and sprinted out of the study. Jeremy frowned in confusion and cocked his head to the side.
"I thought technology doesn't work here" the youngest teen frowned.
"God…"Rebekah drawled "You really are dumb" she strolled off wanting to take a bath before she turned in for the night.
"Wait what?" Jeremy asked offended by what the female Original said.
Klaus rolled his eyes "My lovely Iris is trying to hide from Elijah" he uttered.
Elijah shook his head and waltzed out of the room, the others parted ways, Damon and Stefan decided to go play some card and spend some brotherly time with one another. Whilst Kol and Klaus opted to go for the wizard chest, Caroline and Elena went to their room. Alaric and Jeremy went to do their own things.
Meanwhile the eldest Original sibling easily located the petite raven head. She was in one of the other studies that were here. For someone who lived with them and grew up knowing about vampires Elijah thought Iris at the moment was very dense.
"Iris…I know you're under the desk" Elijah stated leaning against the back of one of the couches. He smirked hearing her curse and then she crawled out from beneath the desk.
"Ok how did you know that I was there? It was the heartbeat wasn't it?" Iris questioned smoothing down her top and pushing her raven locks away from her face.
"No your foot was sticking out" Elijah stated.
"Oh Merlin's balls" Iris huffed and folded her arms across her chest.
"Now-"Elijah started moving closer to her "We….-"
"Hold up" Iris exclaimed "Look Elijah this all already happened. This is the past, I love that you care, that you're protective; Merlin knows I haven't had that before….not since a thousand years ago. But Elijah I'm not that way anymore, I'm not secure and I know my place…."she said sincerely "I was reckless back then but now…I have something worth living for…a family. So can we not do this?" she asked softly, Elijah sighed and stood in front of her.
She was expecting an argument or something but not this. "Ok." He simply said, "Ok…but by the end of the Pensive if you've done anything so outrageous don't expect me or Klaus to be easy on you understand?"
Iris nodded and hugged him, oh crap she thought she was so going to be dead by the end of the Pensive; they'll probably won't take what she did in her final year so well. Ah she had time till that part was shown.
Iris at the moment was face down on her bed, she had just finished dinner and it was beginning to get late. She was in the place in-between sleep and consciousness; she barely heard the sound of the bedroom door shutting.
"Hmm…now this is a sight" Klaus hummed with a smile on his face. She sighed quietly when he pushed away her raven head revealing the smooth expanse of her back. Iris felt the usual sparks travel through her when she felt his lips on her skin. Klaus lay small kisses down her back, gently tugging the top of her camisole down as he did this.
"Klaus" she murmured and gasped when he gently bit down on the small of her back. She shifted so that she was on her back, the hybrid hovered above her, and he straddled her hips.
Iris saw a look pass on his face, it was filled with something she couldn't quiet name, "Did you mean what you said to Elijah?" he asked, his voice was softer and full of emotion. Her brows furrowed in confusion, "In the study about being secure being-"
"Happy" Iris finished off. A genuine smile came onto her face "I am-"she ran her "more than happy."
Klaus smiled back down at her, he rested his temple against hers "You're right you know…"
"Always am." She quipped causing a low chuckle to escape his lips.
"Cocky-"
"And that's why you love me" she grinned.
"One of the many reasons" Klaus gently cupped her face "You're right about having family Iris, we finally got you back and we won't be letting go anytime soon." He promised, he was a man of his word and he knew for certain he was going to keep this one.
Iris pressed her lips against his, he kissed her back, it was filled with love, emotion and passion. His tongue collided with hers, her hands moved from his face to slide down his neck and then don his back. All she could feel was him, his breath, his warmth, his body. Klaus pulled back allowing her to breath, Iris gasped when she felt his lips attack her throat; the scruff on his face tickled her smooth skin. Klaus's large hand slid up her top and stroked the skin of her naval, she felt herself growing wet when his lips moved down her neck, to collar bone.
"Klaus-"she moaned, he felt her hands tugging the hem of his top, and moved back knowing what she wanted. He pulled off his shirt, revealing his hard chest and strong abs. before she could bink he tore her camisole from her, leaving her in her black lacy bra. Iris wasn't disappointed when she saw his eyes darkening in lust.
Before she could even inhale he was on her, Klaus smashed his lips against her, and he took delight when he heard her little gasps and pants. One of his hands came up to cup her breast, his thumb stroked her hardened numb through the material of her bra. Her hands latched on to his shoulders and stroked his skin, he pulled down her bra and his lips replaced his bra. She threw her head back and bit down on her bottom lip hard when he bit down on her.
She heard him let out a chuckle, causing her to scowl. Iris surprised him by kneeing him the side, causing him to growl, but she ignored that and rolled them over.
A wicked grin came upon her face, causing Klaus to write in pleasure, he wanted her. "My turn."
Iris chewed her pancakes, that Alaric had made her them. All of them, par Damon and Stefan were here for breakfast. The Salvatores from what Caroline told her Damon and Stefan had spent most of the night talking, she hoped that they'll get back to being brothers again. Instead of fawning over Elena Gilbert.
"So let me get this straight" Alaric said through a mouthful of waffle, causing Jeremy to snort. "There are…trolls, unicorns, and centaurs, house-elves…damn" he whistled
"Don't forget pixies-"Caroline added remembering that incident from little Iris's classroom. "Or goblins…"
"Anything else?" Elena asked.
"So much more" Iris grinned, "wait till you meet the dragons…they are magnificent" she uttered.
"Least you didn't ride on one-"Klaus chuckled.
Iris gave him a wide eye stare causing he narrowed his eyes at her. "Iris"?
"Oh look a butterfly-"she exclaimed and went to run off but he easily grabbed the back of her skit and pulled her into his lap.
"Iris-"
"Oh she did ride a dragon" Kol laughed "did you ride it hard?" he grinned wagging his eyebrows up and down suggestively; Elijah slapped the back of his head.
"Moron" Iris muttered. "Just wait and see…know that I love you-"she grinned at the annoyed hybrid.
"Oh yeah do that Iris, use your sexy charms" Caroline grinned "it totally works of any guy,"
Iris shot her incredulous look as did Rebekah "Well done Caroline, now they know that trick" she huffed.
"Oops?" Caroline shrugged her shoulders. Iris sighed and jumped onto her feet, she placed her empty cup in the sink.
"Where are Damon and Stefan?" Elena asked "we're going to be leaving soon."
"Mister Sexy and Stefan are right here-"Damon strolled in with a grin on his face.
"Erm…I'm already here Damon, but thanks anyway." Jeremy grinned and ignored the glare that the eldest Salvatore was shooting him.
Soon enough they were all surrounding the Pensive. Iris licked her lips, if she remembered this right Klaus and the others were going to witness the attacks becoming more frequent, and her meeting with Aragog.
"Ready?" Elijah announced "on the count of three…one…two…three-"with that they all they dived into the Pensive.
Iris felt the familiar sensation of falling; Klaus's arm came around her waist to save her from doing face plant. She never did get use to the feeling of landing on her feet. She looked around and took in the sight.
"Another Quidditch match?" Jeremy asked frowning in confusion. The stands were filled with students, and he could see Iris's team on the pitch along with the Hufflepuff team.
"Yep…this is near Easter." Iris added.
"There you are" Damon easily spotted little Iris, she was about to mount her broom, but Professor McGonagall came running across the pitch.
"What's got her so worked up?" Alaric frowned seeing the usually composed teacher clutching onto a purple megaphone. Iris didn't need to answer since McGonagall's Scottish brogue was amplified.
"This match has been cancelled" Stefan could see the students in an uproar at this, there was boos and hisses from the crowds.
"Why is everyone going loco about it? Just one match" Damon commented.
Iris tutted "No this was the cup final, if we would have won, it'll be about six or so years since Gryffindor had the house cup."
"Your captain looks-"Elijah couldn't find the appropriate words, so Iris finished it off for him. "Completely mental" she grinned. "Wood was a Quidditch fanatic, I think he still is" she said under her breath.
"But Professor!" they saw Wood shout "We've got to play…the house cup…Gryffindor…"
"Damn he is obsessed" Klaus said.
Iris and the others snorted "Yeah…no you can't be the one to talk about obsession Klaus" she said. He teasingly bit her ear, causing her to squeak.
Elijah wasn't too surprised when McGonagall ignored the boy and carried speaking via the megaphone "All students are to make their way back to the house common rooms, where their Heads of Houses will give them further information. As quickly as you can please!" Kol saw her beckoning little Iris over, "Potter I think you better come with me!"
"Why is she calling you?" Caroline frowned as Ron ran over to them, "she's leading you away." They appeared behind little Iris, Ron and McGonagall, and followed after them as they walked up a marble staircase.
Elijah frowned, "Another attack I gather has taken place" he murmured, they were being led to the Hospital Wing. Iris licked her lips; this had shocked her the first time.
"This will be a bit of a shock to you" said McGonagall, Rebekah was quiet miffed when she heard the gentle tone from the stern woman "there has been another attack…another double attack." She pushed open the double doors. And they all entered the Hospital Wing, Stefan saw the hospital matron bending over a tall girl.
"Huh…she's cute" Damon commented
"Damon—"Iris balked "you're such a pervert" she shook her head. Before either of them could get into it, the matron moved aside revealing Hermonie who was in the next bed. Her eyes were wide open and filled with terror.
"Ok…was not expecting that" Kol drawled.
"Hermonie-"they heard Ron groan, they watched as little Iris moved closer and held the limp girl's hand.
"One good thing about this-"Rebekah uttered "Is they can't blame you for the attacks." Iris nodded; she remembered the looks and accusations she got when the first attack occurred it wasn't pleasant at all.
"They were found near the libarary" said Professor McGonagall "I don't supposed either of you can explain this? It was on the floor next to them."
"A mirror?" Caroline frowned in confusion.
"Did you know why-?" Alaric asked but Iris shook her head.
"Not at the time, but it all does make sense in the end. It's quiet a puzzle" she said, her eyes landed on Hermonie, she slumped slightly against Klaus, Merlin back then friendships were not too complicated.
"You alright love?" Klaus asked bringing Iris out of her thoughts,
"Yeah…"she saw the others were already trailing after her past-self and Ron. "I'm ok" he nodded and grabbed her hand; they easily caught up with the others. Just as they catch up with the others, they all felt a pulling sensation.
They landed in the common room, where the Gryffindors were all looking at their Head of House. Jeremy spotted little Iris with the family of red heads
"All students will return to their house common room by six o'clock-"McGonagall announced.
Damon snorted "What? They think kids won't be attacked before then?" he shook his head.
"-no student is to leave the dormitories after this time. You will be escorted to each lesson by a teacher. No student is to use the bathroom unaccompanied by a teacher-"
"No Kol-"Iris saw him opening his mouth "they don't stand in the cubicles and watch us." Kol chuckled
"You know me so well sweets" Kol uttered.
"I know how much of a pervert you are" Iris said under her breath, and then went back to focus on the scene.
"-All further Quidditch training and matches are to be postponed. There will be no more evening activities." A silence had settled over the room, Elijah was pleased to see that the school had finally taken precautions, but he knew that knowing Iris she won't take lightly to them. And most likely won't take these precautions into account. Especially now that her friend has been hurt.
"-I need hardly add that I have rarely been so distressed. It is likely that the school will be closed unless the culprit behind these attacks is caught. I would urge anyone who thinks they might know anything about them to come forward." McGonagall exited the common room. Damon let out a low whistle.
"What? They think a student is capable of this?" Caroline asked incredulously.
"No way…" Rebekah didn't buy that. There was something more.
It wasn't too surprising when the common room immediately filled up with chatter. "That's two Gryffindors down, not counting a Gryffindor ghost. One Ravenclaw and one Hufflepuff." Said Lee "Hasn't any of the teachers noticed that the Slytherins are all safe? Isn't it obvious that all this stuff's coming from the Slytherins-?"
"That's a bit presumptuous" Stefan said shaking his head.
"-The heir of Slytherin, the monster of Slytherin-why don't they just chuck all the Slytherins out?" he roared.
"Is anyone else imagining him shouting 'This is Sparta?" Alaric commented, causing the others to snicker.
"They do seem to be the prime suspect" Elijah conceded.
"I don't think it's them" Klaus admitted.
"No I reckon it is a Slytherin" Damon uttered.
"No way-"Kol shook his head. "That's just too easy…I think it's someone no one is suspecting-"
"Is not-"Damon snapped.
Kol glared at him, a smirk came onto his lips "Iris want to clear this up for us?" he asked.
Iris snorted "No way in hell. I had to go through a load of crap to find out who was responsible" she shook her head. "You're going to have to wait and see." She said in a sing-song voice.
"I bet it is a Slytherin-"
"Why don't we put a wager on that mate?" Kol drawled, "we'll state the stakes later."
"Fine" Damon agreed.
Rebekah rolled her eyes and muttered something about men and arrogance, causing her brothers to all shoot her a look. She looked over to little Iris who had a serious expression on her face, the female Original thought that expression looked so wrong on someone so young.
They watched as Ron hurried over to little Iris, they could easily hear what the red head boy whisper to her.
"What are we going to do? Do you think they suspect Hagrid?" he whispered.
"Yes" Kol scoffed.
"We've got to go and talk to him." little Iris said.
"Oh you're about to do some rule breaking" Damon grinned "your rebellious side is so sexy-"he was met with a chorus of disgusted looks.
"Dude…you're suck a sicko" Jeremy balked.
"What?" the raven head vampire asked.
"She's twelve here man…"Alaric uttered, Damon rolled his icy blue eyes.
"Even I don't do that" Kol muttered causing Iris, Rebekah and Caroline to snigger.
Damon huffed "It's not what I meant-"
"Alright shut up. I want to listen" Rebekah snapped cutting the younger vampire off mid rant.
They all focused back on to the scene, and Klaus recognised the determined look on little Iris's face. She was up to something.
"-I can't believe it's him this time, but if he set the monster loose last time he'll know how to get inside the Chamber of Secrets and that's a start" little Iris nodded.
"But McGonagall said we've got to stay in the Tower unless we're in class-"
"No doubt you're going to find a way out" Stefan commented.
"I think" little Iris said "it's time we get my dad's old cloak out" little Iris said firmly.
"Aww" Caroline gushed "you are so adorable…I wanna pinch your cheeks."
Iris rolled her eyes and shook her head, she covered her own cheeks protectively "Please don't" she said. With that Klaus managed to pinch her cheek, she pouted and slapped his hand. Klaus grinned and dropped a kiss on the very cheek he had pinched.
The group landed behind little Iris and Ron. Since they were in her memory they were able to see the past raven head and whoever else was under the invisibility cloak with her.
"You two are outside a hut?" Caroline asked in confusion.
"Yeah…remember we went to speak to Hagrid and this is where he lives." Iris explained, before anyone else could ask questions little Iris knocked. Elena looked up and noticed the night sky, it was beautiful with the starry sky she saw the little Iris pulling off the cloak. The door was flung open revealing the groundskeeper who was aiming a cross-bow, at the two preteens.
"That's some big dog" Jeremy uttered seeing Fang bounding over to the two twelve year olds.
"Oh-"the half giant lowered his weapon, causing Klaus to let out a sigh. "What're you two doin' here?" he asked.
"Drugs-"
"Shut up Damon" Stefan barked slapping his older brother upside the head.
"What's that for?" little Iris asked pointing at the bow; she and Ron entered the cabin. Present Iris and the others followed behind and stood near the wall, so they could watch the scene.
"Nothing…..nothing-"Hagrid muttered.
"Damn…"Alaric whistled "all English people suck at lying-"
"Hey-"Iris exclaimed,
"Kidding-"the hunter assured her, he caught Jeremy's eye and shook his head, causing the youngest teen to snicker.
"…sit down, I'll make some tea" Hagrid ushered little Iris and Ron towards the overstuffed armchairs. Stefan could see that something was wrong with the bearded man; he was more nervous and jerky then before.
"Damn" Damon exclaimed when the half-giant broke the teapot.
"Are you ok Hagrid?" little Iris asked "Did you hear about Hermonie?"
"Oh I head, all right" said Hagrid
"He's waiting or expecting someone" Elijah murmured, seeing the half giant continuously glancing out of the window, just as Hagrid was about to place the plate of fruit cake on the table, there was a loud knock causing little Iris and Ron to exchange panicked looks, she threw the cloak over them, and right before Hagrid's eyes they disappeared.
"Good evening Hagrid" Jeremy easily recognised that voice as Dumbledore, they watched as the silver haired man shuffled into the cabin, alongside a portly man with rumpled grey hair who was wearing an anxious expression on his face.
"That's Dad's boss" Stefan heard Ron, he wondered if the cloak allowed them not to be heard "Cornelius Fudge, the Minister of Magic"
"That's the Minister?" Kol scoffed "he looks weak." Iris rolled her emerald green orbs and leant back against Klaus.
"Bad business Hagrid" said Fudged in clipped tones "Very bad business. Had to come. Four attacks on Muggle borns. Things have gone far enough. Ministry's got to act."
"Ergh…I hate him already" Damon grouched instantly taking a dislike to the man.
"I never-"said Hagrid looking at the Headmaster "you know I never. Professor Dumbledore-"
"He is blatantly innocent" Klaus said exasperated he can always tell when someone was lying.
"I want it understood, Cornelius, that is Hagrid has my full confidence" sad Dumbledore.
"So wait…he believes he's innocent?" Jeremy asked.
"Yes" Elena uttered, she could see that the Minister was clearly uncomfortable.
"Look Albus, Hagrid's records against him. Ministry's got to do something-the school governors have been in touch-"
Rebekah scoffed, "Clearly he doesn't want to look weak as a Minister. So they're going to try and pin the attacks on Hagrid."
"Yet again, Cornelius. I tell you that taking Hagrid away will not help in the slightest" said Dumbledore with fire in his eyes.
"Look at it from my point of view" said Fudge
"Dick" Alaric and Damon said in unison causing Iris to grin.
"-I'm under a lot of pressure. Got to be seen to be doing something. If it turns out it wasn't Hagrid, he'll be back and no more said. But I've got to take him. Got to. Wouldn't be doing my duty-"
"Take me?" said Hagrid who was trembling. "Take me where?"
Caroline frowned where they were trying to take the friendly half giant.
"For a short stretch only." Said Fudge "not a punishment-"
"Bullshit" Jeremy sniggered and yelped when Alaric slapped him upside the hunter.
"-more of a precaution, it someone else is caught, you';; be et out with a full apology…"
"Not Azkaban?" croaked Hagrid.
Elijah frowned, Azkaban? He read about that place somewhere before…ah now he remembered the wizarding prison, he caught Iris's eye and she nodded knowing what he was thinking. Before Fudge could say anything there was a loud knock on the door. They watched as Dumbledore went to answer it, Klaus smirked seeing little Iris's face it was a picture of surprise.
"Whoa…it's the bigger douche" Damon drawled seeing Lucius Malfoy strolling into the cabin, his robes were bellowing behind him. "Even the dog hates him" he exclaimed seeing Fang baring his fangs at him.
"Already here Fudge" Lucius said approvingly "Good, good…"
"What're you doing here?" said the half giant furiously, "Get outta my house!"
"My dear man, please believe me, I have no pleasure at all in being inside your-er-d'you call this a house?" Caroline tutted she was reminded once again how much she disliked this man. "I simply called the school ad was told that the Headmaster was here."
"What exactly do you want with me Lucius?" said Dumbledore politely; Iris could see that he was attempting to diffuse the tension in the air.
"Dreadful thing, Dumbledore" said Mr Malfoy lazily, and Stefan cocked an eyebrow seeing him pulling out a piece of parchment. "But the governors feel it's time for you step aside-"
"That's not good" Alaric mumbled under his breath.
"-This is an Order of Suspension-you'll find all twelve signatures on it. I'm afraid we feel you're losing your touch. How many attacks have there been now? Two more this afternoon wasn't it? At this rate, there'll be no Muggle-borns left at Hogwarts, and we all know what an awful loss that would be to the school."
"Such a dumbass" Stefan scowled.
"Oh, now we see here, Lucius-"Fudge started "Dumbledore suspended…no…no"
"He's got that Minister wrapped around his little finger" Klaus murmured, idly tugging one of Iris's curls.
"The appointment or suspension of the Headmaster is a matter for the governors for Fudge-"the platinum blond haired man said smoothly "and as Dumbledore has failed to stop these attacks…"
"Now look Lucius, if Dumbledore can't stop them-"said Fudge "I meant to say who can?"
"That remains to be seen, but all twelve of us have voted-"
Kol rolled his eyes "He either bribed or threatened them" he said. Iris nodded in agreement. Hagrid also saw this as he jumped onto his feet.
"An how many did yeh have ter threaten an blackmail before they agreed Malfoy?" Hagrid oared.
"Dear, dear you know that temper of yours will lead you into trouble one of these days Hagrid, I would advise you not to shout at Azkaban guards like that. They won't like it at all." Iris shivered at the mention of those creatures, they were vile. Klaus pulled her closer to him, giving her some comfort.
"Ye can't take Dumbledore-"yelled Hagrid "take him away and the Muggle –borns won't stand a chance" there'll be killings next"
"He has got a point" Jeremy agreed.
"Calm yourself Hagrid, if the governors want my removal Lucius I shall of course step aside" no one missed the smirk on the pale man's face.
"He's a bigger dick than Klaus" Damon whispered to Stefan who sniggered. The hybrid obviously heard them since he was shooting the brothers a death glare.
"But" stuttered Fudge
"No" growled Hagrid. They all could see this was a major mistake in getting rid of the Headmaster. Elijah narrowed his eyes at the elder Malfoy; he got the feeling that he was somewhat responsible for these attacks occurring in the first place.
"However-"announced Dumbledore in a slow and clear voice "I will only truly have left this school when none here are loyal to me. You will also find that help will always be given at Hogwarts to those who ask for it."
"Can...does he know you to are there?" Caroline asked. Iris nodded.
"No clue how" the raven head muttered.
"He's powerful that's one of the reasons" Elijah uttered impressed by the old man.
"Admirable sentiments-"said Malfoy senior.
"Oh god…such an arse" Rebekah drawled with a scowl on her face.
"-we shall all miss your-er-highly individual way of running things, Albus, and ony hope that your successor will manage to prevent any-ah killings" Malfoy senior strolled over to the cabin's doors and exited It and then was followed by Dumbledore. They all saw a stare off between Hagrid and the Minister.
The half-giant reluctantly stood up "If anyone wanted ter find out some stuff-"
"Ok he is talking to you two" Jeremy stated, seeing Hagrid's dark eyes darting towards the corner where little Iris and Ron were standing.
"-all they'd have ter do would be ter follow the spiders. That'd lead em right. That's all I'm saying." Hagrid grabbed his overcoat "And someone will have to feed Fang while I'm away." He added on before shutting the door.
The two preteens stood there looking at each other.
"You're going to follow the spiders aren't you love?" Klaus uttered.
Iris smiled sheepishly "Yep…but we did find something useful-"
"Besides being pointlessly nearly killed again?" Elijah drawled.
"Yep" she shot him a cheeky smile and the scene shifted.
They landed once again outside near Hagrid's hut, but unlike last time where there was lights in the cabin it was dark, Klaus saw little Iris exiting the cabin with Ron on her heels, she was leading the boarhound out.
"C'mon Fang we're going to a walk" little Iris petted the dog. She raised her wand and muttered "Lumos" causing the tip to light up, Kol saw her raising it so it was shining on the path. With their heightened senses, the vampires and hybrid could see a small line of spiders that were heading into the direction of the Forbidden Forest.
"You're following the spiders" Stefan said, Iris nodded they easily followed after the preteens.
"Good thinking" they heard Ron say "I'd light mine to but you know it'd blow up or something-"
"Does he ever get a new wand?" Alaric asked.
"Yes" Iris answered. She watched as her past-self tap him on the shoulder and pointed towards the trail of spiders that was leading into the trees.
"Alright, let's go"
"Your friend is soooo annoying" Caroline commented.
The scene shifted so now they were behind the two preteens who seemed to be walking further into the Forest, the trees grew thicker.
"You should just turn back" Jeremy muttered, even though this was a memory he found this place to be eerie. Caroline, Elena, Jeremy and Alaric al jumped out of their skins along with little Iris and Ron when Fang let out an echoing bark.
"What?" said Ron loudly, looking around in the pitch black.
"There's something over there-"little Iris breathed "Listen…sounds like something big." They all heard something big, coming towards the two preteens, whatever it was it was crushing branches and twigs underfoot.
Klaus's brows furrowed "Is that…that's a car" he said picking up the sound.
"Klaus don't ruin it" Iris hissed she didn't want Jeremy and the other humans to know what was come.
"Oh no, oh no, oh no.-"
"Oh my god, fucking kill the kid-"Kol sneered at the boy.
"Kol" Iris snapped
"He has no sense" Rebekah muttered she was glad to see that little Iris did in fact have more sense than her companion.
"Shut up" little Iris said frantically "It'll hear you."
"Hear me"? he squeaked causing Damon to snort. "It's already heard Fang."
"You guys aren't even moving" Caroline said nervously. They heard a strange rumbling noise and then silence.
"What do you think it's doing?" little Iris asked.
"Probably getting ready to pounce" said Ron,
"No optimism at all" Stefan uttered he and the others stood stock-still waiting.
"Do you think it's gone?" little Iris whispered.
"Dunno-"
"Yeah…no it's not gone" Alaric stated, from their right was a blaze of light, he and the others were forced to shield their faces. they heard Fang yelping and barking.
"Iris-"
"Whoa" Damon's eyes widened seeing what it was.
"Wasn't expecting that at all." Stefan agreed.
"Iris it's our car" Ron exclaimed, they all saw the battered blue ford Angela coming into the clearing.
Kol snorted seeing little Iris's face as she took in sight of the old car.
"It's been here all the time" said Ron walking around the car "Look at it. The Forest's turned it wild."
"Got that right" Jeremy grinned never thought in his life he would actually see a 'wild car'
"And we thought it was going to attack us" said Ron patting the car as if it was a dog. "I wondered where it gone-"
"Is he really still talking about the car?" Klaus spat, "either take the car and go or do what you set out to do."
Iris squeezed his hand "It happened already Klaus." The hybrid inhaled and nodded calming down somewhat. "At least you was still trying to complete the task" he muttered seeing little Iris squinting around in the darkness.
"We've lost the trial-"
"Good go back to your room" Klaus urged "and yes I know this happened." He growled.
"Come on lets go find them" little Iris said determinedly, the group was positioned in a way so they were standing behind little Iris and facing Ron. They frowned seeing the pale red head, his face was a picture of horror.
they followed his gaze.
"Holy fuck, holy fuck, holy fuck-"Alaric exclaimed seeing giant freaking spiders. They were the size of cars.
"Eww" Caroline shrieked and literally climbed onto Damon.
"Not spiders" Elijah swallowed "they are Acromantula, their dangerous…and kill without restraint." He said.
"Run little Iris run-"Damon shouted, forgetting the small fact that the two twelve year olds couldn't hear him. Klaus had an iron grip around his Iris's waist.
They all jumped when the giant spiders rushed forward through them and seized little Iris and Ron. The two preteens screamed and was carried off.
The scene shifted and they arrived at the point where they were in a clearing, they watched as little Iris was dropped to the ground.
"Holy…crap-"Jeremy exclaimed. Caroline cringed and literally crushed Damon to her when she saw a whole heard of spiders surrounding little Iris and Ron. Kol narrowed his eyes picking up the creatures clicking their pincers.
"Get up" Rebekah urged she knew this already happened, and Iris turned out to be ok but she was still on edge.
"Aragog-"the spider that had grabbed Iris, Ron was huddled next to her "Aragog-"
"Holy…fuck…on a fuck-"Alaric yelled "Fucking spiders fucking talk" Iris wouldn't be too surprised if the history teacher collapsed.
Klaus saw from out of the shadows stepped out a spider, it was the size of a small elephant. Iris winced as the hybrid literally crushed her in his arms.
"It's blind" Stefan murmured, seeing the creature otherwise known as Aragog eyes were milky white.
"What is it?" unlike the other spiders, this one had a clearer voice.
"This is amazing" Elijah breathed, never had he come across creatures like these before.
"-Is it Hagrid?" Aragog asked
Kol eyes widened in realisation, he remembered the snippet of the memory they had been shown beforehand. This was the thing that the half-giant had been trying to hide before Tom Riddle tried to kill it.
"Strangers-"the smaller spider clicked
"Kill them" said Aragog. "I was sleeping."
"What?" Caroline shrieked "oh my god, what the-"
"Caroline I'm here" Iris said loudly "just watch" she told them. And attempted to get out of Klaus's hold but the hybrid growled, telling he to stay still.
"We're friends of Hagrid" little Iris shouted her face was covered in dirt and sweat. It was unnerving to hear the sound of clicking.
Aragog paused "Hagrid has never sent me into our hollow before…"he said slowly.
"Hagrid is in trouble" little Iris said quickly "That's why we've come."
"Good keep talking" Klaus nodded approvingly.
"In trouble?" said the large spider; Stefan could see that the creature was loyal to the half giant. "But why has he sent you?"
"They think up at the school, that Hagrid has been setting something on students. They've taken him to Azkaban."
"Oh shit" Damon muttered looking around wide eye, all they could hear were rapidly clicking pincers. He didn't miss the look of fear on the two preteens faces, he didn't blame them he knew if he was there he would be scared shitless.
"But that was years ago" said Aragog fretfully "Years and years ago. I remember it well. –"
"Goody story time" Kol drawled.
"-I remember it ell. That's why they made him leave the shool-"Rebekah nodded remembering that the half giant had been expelled. "They believed that I was the monster that dells in that they call the Chamber of Secrets. They thought that Hagrid had opened the Chamber and set me free."
"So he's not the creature" Jeremy deduced.
"And…you didn't come from the Chamber of Secrets" said little Iris, Klaus in an odd way was proud of his raven head. She had courage even then.
"I-"said Aragog angrily
"Way to go Iris, piss of a freaking giant spider" Damon muttered and scowled when Stefan shoved him.
"-I was not born in the castle. I come from an egg. Hagrid was only a boy, but he cared for me, hidden me in a cupboard in the castle, feeding me on scraps from the table. Hagrid is my good friend, and a good man. When I was discovered, and blamed for the death of a girl, he protected me. I have lived here in the Forest ever since, where Hagrid still visits me. He even found me a wife, Mosag, and you see how our family has grown, all through Hagrid's goodness…"
"Ok…that is so cute" Caroline squealed "I freaking love Hagrid. And a wife? Who would have thought giant killing spiders are monogamous" Iris shook her head and decided not to question the vampire's logic.
Little Iris summoned what was left of her courage "So you never-never attacked anyone?"
"Never" croaked the old spider "It would have been my instinct but from respect of Hagrid, I never harmed a human-"
"Fuck…"Damon breathed
"-The body of the girl who was killed was discovered in a bathroom. I never saw any part of the castle but the cupboard in which I grew up. Our like the dark and the quiet-"
"Then what the hell is attacking the students" Alaric muttered he was curious about what else could there be.
"But then…do you know what did kill that girl?" little Iris asked, they could see that she was much braver then her red head friend. "Because whatever it is its back and attacking people."
There was an outbreak of angry clicks causing Elena to shift uneasily; this was by far one of the most frightening things she had seen ever.
"The thing that lives in the castle" said Aragog "is an ancient creature we spiders dear above all overs. Well I do remember how I pleaded with Hagrid to let me go, when I sensed the beast moving about in the school"
"They're scared of the monster as well?" Jeremy asked incredulously, finding something as terrifying as them was frightened as well.
"What is it?" little Iris asked.
"We do not speak of it" said Aragog fiercely "We do not name it" I never even told Hagrid the same of that dread creature though he asked me many times."
"So they don't speak its name?" Klaus murmured "Sort of like Voldemort's name."
They watched as little Iris and Ron backed away "We'll just go then" little Iris swallowed.
"Shit-"Damon swore seeing the spiders coming up behind the small raven head and Ron.
"Go?" said Aragog slowly, "I think not…"
"Oh bloody hell" Kol muttered.
"But-but-"
"Just let them go" Caroline muttered under her breath.
"My sons and daughters do not harm Hagrid, on my command. But I cannot deny them fresh mean when it wonders so willingly into our midst. Goodbye friends of Hagrid-"
"Oi Mister Aragog spider-"little Iris shouted but the spiders were all scuttling towards.
"Run Iris Run-"Damon yelled, Elijah was somewhat relieved when she pulled out her wand.
"There's too many-"Jeremy shook his head seeing no way that two twelve year old could battle against an army of spiders.
"Crap, crap, crap-"Alaric thought he would hyperventilate, and Iris was being squished against Elijah and Klaus. There was a blast of light, Stefan let out relieved sigh when the blue Ford Angela came thundering down the slope towards little Iris, Ron and Fang. They threw themselves into the car. The scene blurred in front of them so they witnessed the car thundering through the forest, smashing into various trees.
Rebekah winced seeing little Iris being nearly thrown face first into the wind screen, the whole group was relieved when little Iris and Ron got to the edge of the forest.
"Elijah Klaus-"Iris squeaked "you're squashing me…I can't breath-"she inhaled loudly both grips eased up.
The scene shifted, Stefan saw that the car was no longer there, Caroline gagged hearing Ron throwing up in the pumpkin patch. They saw little Iris emerge from Hagrid's cabin with the Invisibility cloak.
"Follow the spiders" Ron squeaked wiping his sweaty brows
"Yeah that wasn't such a good idea" Alaric said under his breath.
"-I'll never forgive Hagrid. We're lucky to be alive." He carried on.
"I bet he thought Aragog wouldn't hurt friends of his" little Iris defended the half giant; she threw the cloak over them. And the pair started to make their way up to the school. Present Iris and the others followed behind.
"That's exactly Hagrid's problem, he always thinks aren't as bad as they've made out, and look where that has got him.-"
"Ergh…he's more annoying than Barbie" Damon muttered ignoring the look Caroline shooting him.
"-What was the point of sending us there? What have we found out?"
They were in the entrance hall of school and were climbing up the staircase. "That Hagrid never opened the Chamber of Secrets. He was innocent."
"Yeah...i don't think hiding monstrous creatures is all that innocent." Stefan muttered as they trailed after the pair. They had just reached the Fat Lady's portrait but before they entered little Iris grabbed Ron's wrist. "Ron…the girl who died, Aragog said she was found in the bathroom. What if she never left the bathroom? What if she's still there?"
"What?" he asked confused.
"Moaning Myrtle was the monster's first killing" little Iris announced.
"Is that the glum girl who cried at-"Elena started.
"Yep" Iris nodded. They felt a tug on their navels.
"So now you know where to go to next" Elijah said, as Iris grabbed onto Klaus's hand, the hybrid held her to him and they went flying upwards.
AN: Apologies for any grammar or spelling mistakes. Thanks to those who reviewed.
So I did update this fic quicker than I expected-in this chap-Iris tells Elijah to chill and that she is happy now. But he says by the end if she does anything too outrageous he will punish her. Klaus and Iris moment, and they talk. Alaric is still miffed about all these creatures. They go into the pensive. Where they find Hermonie has been attacked, McGonagall announces the new rules. Damon and Kol have a bet on who is the attacker. Ron and Iris visit Hagrid. Klaus and Elijah get worried when little Iris goes into the forest, Alaric nearly collapses when they meet Aragog. They know who was the monster's first victim.
So next Chap-The Chamber of Secrets. And the Heir of Slytherin.
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