Hello Readers. It's time for more Mikaelson family bonding.
Chapter 3: Welcome to the Family
Caroline took a seat in the Mikaelson sitting room. Her posture was stiff as she looked at Mikael, who was sitting across from her. She had almost forgotten about Klaus' presence until he took her hand. From a corner they heard a growl and were made aware of Tyler's presence in the room. Damon had let him in. Tyler had decided to take up a post waiting to see how things played out between the three. Caroline squirmed uncomfortably but did not let go of Klaus' hand.
Mikael got up suddenly. Klaus jumped to his feet and stood in front of Caroline defensively. Mikael grinned at his son. "Not you, boy. Sit down."
Klaus refused to sit and turned to watch Mikael approach Tyler. He felt Caroline grab his leg. "Klaus," she whispered and he could hear the fear in her voice. He raced across the room to stand in front of his former minion.
Tyler rolled his eyes. "Dude, I can take care of myself."
Klaus didn't bother to turn around. "Well, mate, you don't know my father."
"Clearly." Mikael grinned at Klaus before he picked him up and placed him to his left side. Now, Mikael stood in front of Tyler. "Hybrid, I want you to go home. Your presence is no longer wanted in this home. Ever. Do you understand?"
Tyler looked at Mikael, his gaze glazing. "Yes, I understand I need to go home and make some muffins."
After the hybrid was gone Klaus returned to Caroline's side. He was sullen about the fact that his father had picked him up like a small child and set him aside. The last thing he wanted was for Caroline to believe that he could not protect her and those she cared for. He turned his gaze to glare at his father. "Sit up straight, boy!" Mikael bellowed at him.
Klaus found his back stiffening so that his posture matched Caroline's.
"This is my house." Klaus muttered under his breath.
Mikael came over and stood in front of the couple. "What was that, Niklaus? As a man I expect you to speak up. I knew when I came here that there would be a lot of work to do. After all you have had over a thousand years without me to instruct you to act in a proper manner."
Klaus jumped to his feet. "You think you're going to teach me to act properly. You were horrible to me growing up!" Klaus bellowed back, his face turning red.
Mikael grinned. He clapped Klaus on the shoulder. "Now that, my boy, is how you speak like a man."
Klaus deflated. What was he going to do? Mikael had obviously gone insane. This whole DNA test debacle. Mikael showing up on his door like he had every right to just walk into Klaus' life and change who he was. That Mikael was ordering people around in his house. This had gone on far too long. He would find another dagger and he would place Mikael in a coffin with the others. Yes, that was what he would do.
Klaus relaxed visibly and sat back down. He placed an arm around Caroline, who subconsciously leaned into him. Mikael grinned down at them. "It is about time you found yourself a woman, Niklaus. I was afraid you would stay a virgin through your entire existence."
Klaus turned red in the face again. "I have not been a virgin for over a thousand years."
Mikael nodded. "I'm not sure I believe that but there is no way of finding out for sure. Now, Caroline are you still waiting for a strapping young lad, such as my son, to pluck your flower?"
Caroline began to blush and laugh nervously. "Nooo. I was plucked a looonnnng time ago."
Mikael frowned at this news. "So, you're a strumpet then. I must say I'm disappointed. I thought you were a nice young woman."
Klaus slapped his forehead and groaned. Caroline got up and glared at Mikael. "You have no right to judge me. Yes, I have had sex. That does not make me a slut. It makes me a person with feelings. I don't go around sleeping with every other guy I meet. And I resent the implication."
Mikael grinned. "Bravo, my dear. You have fire. That means you will make a wonderful Mikaelson woman indeed. Good choice, son."
Klaus stared up at Mikael his jaw hanging open. Mikael continued to speak to Caroline ignoring his son. "His mother liked sex too. That's how we got all those children. Now, tell me Caroline are there a lot of women like you these days because I haven't had a good tussle in some time."
Klaus moaned. "Father."
Mikael turned to Klaus. "Yes, son."
Klaus groaned. "Please, stop."
Caroline was thinking about it. "Well, Mrs. Lockwood has been a widow for about a year. But she's frigid. Let's see, my Mom hasn't been on date in some time -"
Mikael stopped her mid-thought. "Your mother, is she as pretty as you are?"
Caroline nodded thoughtfully. "Yes, but I don't know how she would feel about dating a vampire. She kind of thinks that we're evil. Except for me and Damon. Actually, I think she has a crush on Damon. But Damon is all Elena this and Elena that. Plus Damon and I used to be involved and that would just be nasty. Then again I don't think that Damon would care because he is like a major man whore. Seriously. I'm not sure who he hasn't had sex with. Except for Bonnie …"
Caroline continued to talk as Mikael took a seat beside Klaus. "Does she always talk this much?" Mikael asked his son.
Klaus grinned. "Yes, but she's so beautiful I don't really care. And I usually tune out two thirds of what she's saying anyway. It's like being around Bekah, really."
Silence filled the room and Klaus looked up. Caroline was standing in front him, her arms folded over her chest. "You don't listen to me."
Klaus looked to his father for help who seemed amused. "Umm … sometimes."
Caroline threw her hands in the air. "Unbelievable." She began to walk away from Klaus.
Klaus shot up from the couch and sped in front of her. "Caroline, don't go."
Mikael got up too. "Yes, Caroline. You have yet to meet the rest of the family and I am sure they would love to meet you." Klaus looked at his father. "Come, son, it is time to wake your siblings." Klaus had no choice but to follow his father out into the bright sunshine with Caroline at his arm.
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Love,
LL
