A/N Thank you for all the reviews, I appreciate each one, please keep them coming. I did have trouble with this chapter but i tried my best! As they really do encourage me. Here is chapter seven, I hope you like it!
One Week Later—3:30pm
"You, little Hope, are the most beautiful baby I have ever seen and that is saying something."
Kalia smiled down at the child in her embrace who was clapping her hands to the music as a local band played on stage. She kicked her small feet out, squirming happily in Kalia's arms as her eyes lit up when the man started to sing again. She seemed to like music because whenever her ears caught sound of either an event happening outside her home or Klaus' old classical record player she would squeal and kick her small feet like what was happening now. She was, most of the time, a happy baby. But when the mood suited her and she thought that she wasn't getting enough love from anyone, she would throw a tantrum, just like her father. But Kalia had become fond of the child and was never upset about minding her when the family was busy.
Hope kept her distracted from reality.
She kept her grounded. For most of the time, anyway. She still rarely had a moment to relax because she was usually busy with trying to find a way to get more help. She had contacted witches outside of New Orleans and they had been working on their own spell books and had been doing theor own research. Their books went back to when Kol was first turned and their bloodline was one of the strongest that Kol had ever met. Their deal with Kol had kept their bloodline going so they had been helping as much as they could. Kalia had been working on a book that the witches had sent over from Spain but Klaus had basically threatened her to leave her room.
He had used Hope as a bargaining card. And since she had become fond of the child, she had agreed and they had left the Mikaelson home to go to Rousseau's. Kalia hadn't been happy since she had killed Camille there and assumed that was why Klaus had taken them, to force her to face the crime she had committed even though she wasn't sorry about it. But when she had seen Hope's smile at the singing she knew that had been the real reason the hybrid had chosen that place. Klaus knew how much Hope liked music and had actually dragged out a couple from a booth to sit at the front nearer the stage but not near enough to damage Hope's sensitive hearing.
They had spent most of the day there with the tribrid, who wasn't showing any sign of becoming bored of the music. Klaus had actually almost cleared out the bar, kicking out those who hadn't been quiet enough for his daughter to enjoy the music.
"You have big, blue eyes that could break any heart. Yes, you do. And you have the most adorable smile that can make anyone bow down before you. And you are the happiest baby i've ever seen."She paused, frowning for a moment before she whispered to Hope."Are you sure that you're Klaus Milaelson's child? Because your father, no offence, is not a happy man most of the time."
Kalia heard a sigh from the other side of the booth and she hid her smirk when she heard Klaus' voice.
"You do realize that I can hear you, right, love?"
Kalia shrugged and without looking up from Hope, she replied to Klaus."I know and guess what?"She paused for a moment, holding Hope's hands and she clapped them as she continued."I don't care. Isn't that right, Hope? Yes it is. We don't care."
"You'll care when I become tired with your slanderous ways towards me and eventually compel you bow down before the King of New Orleans, the most powerful creature in this world, and give your allegiance."Klaus drawled, flashing his eyes amber to emphasise his words."Then I shall force you to devote the next seven hundred years to me in order to make up for you speaking out of turn."
"I already bow down to the most powerful creature in the world."
Klaus' eyes lit up in interest and he straightened, leaning forward."Is that so?"
"Yes."She said with a small smile before she picked up Hope again so that the child was no longer sitting on her lap but was standing on her thighs. She leaned down and kissed the top of Hope's head, grinning when she cooed."My allegiance is to the Princess of New Orleans. Isn't that right, little Hope?"
Klaus rolled his eyes and he shook his head, hiding his smile when he, for the first time in years, heard Kalia laugh when Hope cooed again. A real laugh. She hadn't moved on, she never would. Her life was still for Kol, she still spent most of her time looking through books that she had already read, and she still searched for any possibility to bring him back. But there were moments like these, however small, that showed that she could let herself relax without feeling like she was letting Kol down. And those moments were usually with Hope and Klaus had a thought that she could see herself in his daughter. There lives were different, but Kalia had been a child being raised by someone who people considered evil.
That and the fact that his daughter could make anyone love her. She had the Mikaelson charm.
"I didn't invite you along just to sit back and listen to you turn my daughter against me, you know."
"Nonsense."Kalia denied, finally meeting his gaze."She's a daddy's girl. But I might put in a good word for you and manage to put her off of boys forever if you go and fetch some herbs from the magic shop across the street since I can't get any from the cemetery anymore."
"What's it for?"
"Witches in Spain need some herbs for a spell that they have found. It's not one to bring him back but instead they are trying to contact him, wherever he is. If he hasn't found peace, he could be lingering somewhere or been sucked into oblivion, but they want to at least try."Kalia said with a light in her eyes even though there was a lot doubt, she still held that hope in her heart."In order for that to happen, they need herbs from the place he was at home last."
"...and that was here?"
She nodded with a small smile, answering with a teasing tone."Well what he experienced of it."She grinned when Klaus rolled his eyes before she pointed at the door."It closes soon. We'll be right here, won't we, Hope?"
Klaus stood and with a confident tone, he drawled."I'm the King, love, i'm sure they'd make an exception."He smirked at Kalia before he got out of the booth and stopped next to Kalia's side. He leaned down and kissed the top of his daughters head."I'll be right back, baby wolf, and you listen to Kalia about those pesky boys for when you get older, all right? Otherwise i'll have to run them out of New Orleans."
Kalia handed him the list of herbs she needed before he left the bar, leaving the blonde and Hope alone. Well, they weren't alone. Around ten of his vampire minons were scattered around, some sitting at the bar while others were at different booths. Klaus had won the war, yes, but he was still paranoid. Hope had proved that she was aware of her surroundings despite being less than a year old and had used her magic for protection before and Kalia wouldn't allow any harm to come to her but Klaus wouldn't forgive himself or anyone else if any harm came to his daughter.
"Looks like it's just you and I for a little while, sweet."
Kalia turned bounced the child on her thighs when Hope giggled, bright eyes blinking innocently up at her."He'll be back soon. As will your aunt and uncle who have gone to find the witch who will be your new teacher."Kalia said to the hybrid witch who was now interested on tugging at her blonde hair."You do need her, little one. Don't think we haven't noticed you using that magic of yours to get our attention."
As if understanding Kalia and knowing that she was guilty, Hope nuzzled into Kalia's shoulder, cooing. Kalia shook her head with a smile, lightly ticking Hope's sides, making the tribrid witch giggle.
"Charming but deadly, aren't you?"Kalia mumbled, a fond smile tugging at her lips."Just like your uncle Kol."
As if agreeing, the child let go of Kalia's hair and tapped her cheek. Hope's giggling continued until she suddenly stopped. Her smile dropped and the light in her blue eyes died out. They suddenly became slightly dark and she stared up at the blonde vampire but it was as if looking through her. Kalia instantly noticed this because Hope's grip on her leather jacket tightened as she pressed closer to the blonde, her head resting on her shoulder.
"What is it?"Kalia asked, blue eyes looking around but she didn't see anything unusual. There were customers scattered around, all human and the music was still playing. Klaus' minions were acting normal, they couldn't sense anything that Hope had.
"What's wrong, little Hope?"
The child snuggled deeper into the blonde, eyes closing and she let out a whine of discomfort. She couldn't sense anything and she was the oldest vampire in the place. But Hope could. The tribrid seemed more aware than her father at times, as if sensing things that others couldn't and if even if Kalia couldn't sense it herself, she would fight if need be.
"Such a beautiful little thing."A voice suddenly cut in, making Kalia hold Hope a little tighter.
"Is she yours?"
1374
"Mary Anne Lingdon will be sorely missed, little one."
Kol nodded in a dull manner at his servant's words to Kalia, trying to hide the fact that he found the entire thing tedious. He shifted from foot to foot, numbly watching as Lucious, one of his servants, returned to digging a hole for the coffin that held Mary Anne, another one of his servants. But, unlike Lucious and the others, she had become close to Kalia. She had minded the blonde child whenever Kol left to feed for a few hours and had accompanied them on trips. She had been with him ever since he had first taken Kalia and the child had become fond of her. Mary Anne had been a constant in Kalia's short life and that morning she sadly died. But, unlike many others, it hadn't been of a disease, it had been of old age. She had been near sixty, a rare age for a lot of people to reach.
Since Kalia had been fond of her, Kol had taken better care of Mary Anne than any of his other servants.
"I miss her."
Kol let out a long sigh and bent down, picking up the three year old. He wiped her tears away that just wouldn't stop coming and did his best to empathise."I know you will, love, but i'll find you a new Mary Anne. One that will stay for much longer."
Unlike Kalia, he hadn't grown fond of Mary Anne, she was just another human that he could use. But, because of her clear devastation of Mary Anne's death and because he was fond of the child, Kol had decided to bury the woman which was new because he usually burned the bodies if one died. So he had gotten a servant to make a coffin and spend a long while digging a hole to bury her so that Kalia would be at peace.
Though her death did hit him in one way.
It meant that he had to find another woman to tend to Kalia when he went out for feeds.
"What will happen to her now?"Kalia asked, sniffing as her eyes filled up with wetness once more."Won't she be scared under the ground?"
Kol looked down at the young child, trying to think like his older brother who, unlike Kol, actually cared about a person dying."She will...sleep forever and no, she isn't scared because her soul is in a much better place."
"What about her family? Won't they miss her?"
"Mary didn't have a family, love. She was old, remember? Her family passed away a long time ago. You were the only family she had left, sweet."He said, trying to say it as soft as Kol Mikaelson could manage. She watched with a mournful look as the coffin was lowered into the ground and rested her head on Kol's shoulder."People get old and then they die. They sleep forever."
Kalia gasped, raising her head from his shoulder and turned to him, arms tightening around his neck. Her blue eyes filled with tears again and she looked horrified. She had been upset because of Mary Anne's death but now she looked utterly terrified. She whimpered, sobs falling from her lips as she stared at Kol. She held onto him for dear life, suddenly forgetting about Mary Anne. The three year old shook her head wildly, eyes widening as she stared at him. Even at such a young age Kalia was very aware and intelligent but that was also a curse for her. Her mind was piecing everything together, imagining him dying and her being all alone.
She didn't want to lose him.
"Will you die?"She asked, wetness falling down her cheeks."I don't want you to die. Do not die, Kol, please-"
"Hush now, love."Kol whispered, soothing her as best as he could, free hand raising, fingers wiping at her cheeks."You'll get yourself into a state."
"You s-said that pe-people get old and they..."She paused, gasping for air as she tried to control herself."d-die. I don't want you to sleep forever."
She loved him.
He was her best friend.
Kol growled at the servant, compelling him to leave and come back to re-fill the hole later. He nodded and obediently walked away. When he was out of sight, Kol set her down onto her feet and kneeled in front of her, meeting her eyes. He brushed her long hair from her face and sent her a charming smile that made her smile too, even in her upset mood.
"Remember how I told and showed you how special I am, Kalia?"
She numbly nodded."Uh-huh. You have red eyes and pointy teeth. Like in the stories you tell me."
"That's right. I can run very fast, that's how I beat you at catch sometimes."He said to her softly with a grin."I also have other powers."
"Because you're special."
"Yes, I am special. Just like I told you."He nodded, thumbs wiping away her tears once more."I will live forever and nothing in this world can take that away which means that I will never die."
"Never ever?"
"That's right, darling."He smirked, large hands covering her smaller ones."And you can stay with me forever if you want. When the time comes i'll make sure of that. Okay?"
She nodded, tears no longer, mumbling an okay back. Kalia smiled widely, blue eyes lighting up again, holding tightly onto his hands as if her life depended on it. The three year old child stared up at him, fear no longer a shining in her eyes. He stood up after making sure that she was no longer scared and began to lead her back to their mansion. As they neared the door, Kalia suddenly stopped and she turned to her left, where he was standing like always, and raised her head.
He looked down at her, eyes narrowing, confused as to why she had stopped.
"I love you, Kol. I never want to leave you."
Kol tilted his head, his smirk wide and he let out a chuckle.
"I know you do, sweetheart."
Nobody had ever said that to him, not in his life, even as a human. He didn't know how to reply, the words just wouldn't leave him but as Kalia skipped ahead of him, still holding onto his hand, not even expecting him to reply back, it helped. She didn't seem bothered as to him not responding, she just seemed happy that he knew that she adored him.
It made him smile.
Even at three years old, all she wanted was for him to know that she loved him. It didn't bother her when he just laughed.
Because every time after that whenever she told him those three words and he laughed, Kalia knew that he was fond of her too.
"Is she yours?"
Kalia's eyes snapped up from Hope and she looked up from where she was sitting, eyes settling a man she hadn't seen before. A human. He had dark hair, deep brown eyes and dressed quite similar to Elijah. His eyes weren't on her, instead they were focused on the child in her arms that was refusing to look at him. Her eyes narrowed and she glared up at the man when Hope let out another whine, little fingers tightening their grip on her leather jacket. He took a step closer and when he did, Kalia shuffled nearer to the wall that was connected to the booth.
"No. She belongs to a...friend of mine."Kalia answered, eyes glancing at the vampires that were looking at them but didn't seem to see what was happening."You may know him? Everyone does. Klaus Mikaelson."
"Niklaus?"He asked. Not her, but to himself, it seemed. He kept his eyes on the child, a smile tugging at his lips."This little bundle of joy is his?"
"Yes." She replied, hoping that the silent threat of the hybrid would make him back off.
But it didn't seem to faze him. In fact, it seemed as if he was familiar with the child. Too familiar.
"Mother would be proud of such a beautiful creature."He said, tone darkening slightly, but his expression stayed stone cold."Too bad that her veins is filled with filth and darkness. Nothing could hide the devil behind the angelic mask. Just like my brother."
Kalia's face fell and she swallowed thickly, tightening her hands around the child, but not too tight. He lifted his eyes from Hope and met Kalia's gaze and that was when it hit her. They eyes were familiar, even though she had never met him. He tilted his head and suddenly flicked his wrist and she looked around, watching as the vampires and humans suddenly fell to the ground. Witch. He was a witch and she hated the New Orleans' witches. Now it was just them. Kalia inhaled sharply, her walls coming up and she tried to keep her expression cold. Her main focus was the baby in her arms. She flinched slightly, feeling threatened as Hope whimpered once more, and in return she rocked her, trying to calm her down.
"Mother?"
He smiled slowly, a smile filled with callousness."Yes, my mother. Esther."He replied, making her eyes widen as it all pieced together."And going by the expression you're wearing, dear Kalia, you remember me?"
"Finn?"
He nodded, stepping closer, but she moved quickly. Kalia, using her vampire speed, flashed out of the booth, walking backwards, clutching the child to her chest. She stepped over the many vampires that were scattered on the floor, trying to get near the door all while keeping her eyes on Finn. He was threatening in the sense of Elijah where he was calm and collected. He wasn't Klaus or Kol. She didn't know how to act around him. Even as a witch she could feel the power coming off of him and Hope could too. She hushed the child as best she could, all while trying to keep an eye on Finn. She had met Finn after they had all been undaggered but had never been alone with him because Kol never liked him but also because Finn was always at his mother's feet and was always with her.
That was what shook her the most. His devotion to his mother never ended well for others.
"So what?"She spoke firmly, trying to keep the shake out of her voice, silently praying for Klaus' entrance for the first time in her life."You've come back from the dead with your mother to kidnap your niece?"
"I was sent to make my presence known."He simply said, stepping closer, hands behind his back."Taking the child is not my mother's plan. Not at the moment, anyway. If I had come to take the child, my dear, you wouldn't have managed to stop me."
Finn's dark smile returned and he set his eyes back on the child who was still hiding her face in Kalia's neck. He then stepped closer and reached out, about to hold Hope's hand. She stepped away, but that didn't stop him, he followed.
"Take your hand away or i'll tear it off."
Finn took no notice of her and because of this, Hope started to cry. Loudly. She squirmed in Kalia's arms and when the blonde looked down, she saw Hope's blue eyes fill with tears. The child let out a heartbreaking cry, as if his precence harmed her. She could feel how threatening Finn was and she didn't like it. Her cries filled the place and she wouldn't calm down. She frowned when Finn smiled, as if the child crying was something he wanted. She turned away from Finn, shielding the child from Finn.
That's it. I'm bored of this. Time to call on a higher power.
Kalia glared at Finn and she shouted at the top of her voice after covering Hope's ears with her hand after holding her closer to her chest."KLAUS!"
A second later a gush of wind hit them and Kalia could no longer see Finn. This was because Klaus was standing in front of them, guarding his daughter from the threat. She heard Klaus let out a threatening growl when he saw his men laying on the ground which meant that his daughter, apart from having Kalia, was unprotected. Kalia let out a relieved breath, feeling happy about Klaus' strength and dangerousness for once in her life. She had always been hateful towards Klaus because of his lack of remorse and murderous ways towards his family but this once, because of Finn, she was glad to see him. Hope seemed relieved too as her cries died down when she felt her father's presence. She still whimpered but she was almost silent.
"Brother, there you are!"Finn smiled up at Klaus, who towered over him like a bad cloud."What a beautiful child you have."
"It's been a long time, Finn."Klaus straightened, fists clenched at his sides."Seems like you managed to crawl back from hell itself."
"Not just me, Niklaus. Mother has graced your beautiful city with her presence."Finn responded with a fond smile as he spoke of his mother."She sent me to make myself known. To tell you the great news."
"Mother? She just cannot stay dead, can she?"Klaus commented, crossing his arms over his chest."Did she send you to scare my daughter?"
"If she did, he succeeded." Kalia stared, wiping at Hope's wet cheeks."It's all right, little Hope, daddy's here now."
"Of course not, brother."Finn said when Klaus growled again."She wishes to get together. Mother wants you to hold a dinner at your wonderful home for tonight at 8pm. Be sure to get it right, brother. You know how mother dislikes lateness. We will be at your home tonight."
Klaus chuckled and reached out, fingers locking around Finn's throat, lifting his brother into the air with ease."And if I go another way about it and lop of your head as a refusal? Maybe send it to mother to enforce the message?"
Finn showed no sign of being threatened. Instead, he glanced down at Klaus' fingers around his throat and looked up at his brother with a smile.
"You don't want to do that, Niklaus."
"Give me one good reason why i shouldn't."Klaus replied with a dark chuckle."You come into my city and scare my child. I have the right to send both you and our deranged mother back to hell."
Then, all of a sudden, Finn's expression turned dark. He snapped his fingers, whispering underneath his breath and Klaus stumbled backwards, clutching his head. Hope started to cry again and Kalia moved back, towards the door as Klaus howled in anger and pain. Kalia, holding Hope to her, stepped forward to help but found herself clutching her own head with her free hand. She almost fell to the floor, but smashed against the wall behind her. She fought the pain to make sure that Hope was safe too and as blood dripped from her nose, she held onto the baby tighter. Hope cried louder as she felt the pain her father and Kalia was in. Kalia slid down the wall, screaming painfully, which made Hope wail in a frightened manner.
"AAARRHHH. STOP!" She yelled out, eyes rolling to the back of her head.
"Then I will jump into another body, brother. And the next time we meet I will not be so polite. Tonight at 8pm. I expect the entire family to be there."Finn replied to Klaus' earlier question and gestured upwards, making the hybrid growl angrily. He looked at Kalia and smiled cruelly as she screamed."All of you. Even my little niece. Mother would like to meet her."
Finn snapped his fingers, letting Klaus and Kalia free of the painful spell and a second later the vampires jumped up, also free of the spell he had used on them. The humans did too, but they all returned to what they were previously doing, going back to their drinks and everything else. When Klaus stood up, eyes flashing amber and when he looked around, he saw that Finn was gone. The now human witch had disappeared into thin air it seemed and Kalia felt happy about that. Klaus glared at his vampire minions, who all looked terrified, and when he growled loudly, they flashed out of the bar. He would punish them later but at that moment, all he cared about was his child and making sure that she was all right.
Klaus turned around, hybrid features gone and his eyes instantly landed on Hope, who was looking tired. He helped up Kalia, checking her over. He smiled at Hope, a smile only meant for his daughter and Kalia instantly handed her over to her father. She wiped the blood from underneath her nose and watched as Hope smiled up at her father.
"Hey, love."He whispered, kissing the top of Hope's head. The hybrid witch instantly relaxed, small fingers locking around Klaus' index finger when he stroked her wet cheek, wiping away her tears."It's all right now."
When he was convinced that his daughter was fine, he looked over at Kalia."You did well, love. Didn't even let go of Hope, which I would have killed you for. In pain or not."
"Very charming for the girl who almost died a second ago."Kalia rolled her eyes before she spoke again."Why are they here? Why now? They aren't here for picnics with the newborn and family pictures. They want something or they are planning something."
"I'm thinking the same thing. Mother wouldn't go to all that trouble just to greet her grandaughter."
She paused, a confused look on her face then asked."How the hell did they get back, anyway?"
Klaus let out an annoyed sigh before he began to lead her out of Rousseau's, fishing out his mobile and sending a text to his siblings."It's my mother, love, she always has a trick up her sleeve."
"What do you think they want?"
"I don't know but I guess we're going to find out tonight."He responded with an irritated growl, looking around in a paranoid manner, holding Hope closer."Now I have to contact some help for the dinner so, love, it looks like you have to dress up."
"Why?"
"Because Finn is right, mother despises not being obeyed. It looks like we have to play along if we want to find out."
Kalia ran a tired hand through her hair, groaning in frustration as she followed Klaus down the street.
"Guess i'll have to pick out my darkest dress for this bloodbath."
One Hour Later—Lafayette Cemetery
"So you sent the message like I asked?"
Finn nodded at his mother, a smile on his lips."Yes, mother. I had to take some drastic measures to enforce it but your request has been heard and will go along. Niklaus was very reluctant."
"I expected as such. Niklaus was always reluctant to follow orders. Even from myself."She was quiet for a moment before she asked."What do you think of the child?"
"Powerful. She sensed something was wrong even before I encountered her."Finn responded."I could not get close enough, though, Kalia was guarding her."
"Kol's Kalia?"Esther asked, arching an eyebrow."I thought she despised Niklaus?"
Finn nodded, setting down his cup."So did I but I suspect that she has sided with him after Kol's death. The witches told me that she has spent the past two years searching for a way to bring him back but hit a dead end when the other side fell away. Just after you saved us."
Esther took a sip of her tea and placed the cup back on the table as she listened to Finn's story about his day and how he had managed to complete her order of him. She could always trust her eldest son, she had no doubt in his loyalty towards her which was why she had sent Finn instead of Kol. Her youngest son was reluctantly following by her rules and of her being in charge of when and how they made their presence known, she had noticed that. She also knew that he had been keeping tabs on Kalia, the young girl she had met after awakening after a thousand years. She hadn't had much contact with Kalia but she had done research on the girl and knew that she had to keep an eye on her. She may resent Klaus but there was no way that Kalia would side with Esther's cause against him. She knew that underneath all their fights Kol had cared for his siblings and because of that Kalia wouldn't go against them.
Esther knew that Kol was fond of Kalia, much so that he had raised her. She knew that was why he was wanting to make his presence known.
"They will be expecting us at the time you requested. I did say that you wanted to meet the child but Niklaus isn't pleased about that. I doubt he will allow that to happen."
She smiled fondly at her son."I expected that too. You did well today, Finn."He smiled at her as she stood from her seat and when she did he stood too."I will go and get ready for tonight. Would you please tell Kol the news?"
He nodded again and Esther left, leaving him alone to clean up, which he happily did without question. He picked up the tray and led it over to the table. But before he could even reach the tabe, he suddenly felt a sharp pain in his head and his vision turned hazy. Finn dropped the tray, sending the cups to the floor, them crashing on the ground loudly.
"Wh-"
An angry growl hit his ears before he tumbled to the floor, feet falling from underneath him. He hit the floor, head thumping off of it and when he looked up, his vision still hazy, he faintly saw Kol standing over him. His eyes, like his personality, was wild. He looked murderous and Finn narrowed his eyes, irritated.
"Kol, what on earth do you-"
Finn was cut off when Kol grabbed the lapels of his jacket and pulled him up off the ground. He glared angrily at his elder brother as he shoved him up against the wall."What do you think you're doing?"
"You need to calm down!"
"I'll calm down when you two decide to keep me in the bloody loop."Kol hissed at him, tilting his head with a wild smirk when Finn looked at him on confusion."Didn't know that i've been keeping tabs on you too, did you, brother? You didn't even tell me to pick up some formal clothing and now I have no time to prepare for dinner tonight. You know how I like to look my best."
He let out a long sigh, holding up his hands, trying to calm his brother."Mother decides what you need to know, brother. Now i suggest that you stand down before mother hears of your actions."
"Mother isn't very trustworthy herself."He snarled at Finn, letting him go with a glare."After tonight I expect to be just as informed as you, Finn. This isn't the new life our darling mother promised me."
Finn didn't say anything as Kol backed away, fixing his crumpled clothes. He took out his handkerchief and began to dab at the blood running down the side of his head. He had a wound but it wasn't severe. A little magic would heal it. He watched as his brother walked away before he pushed himself off of the wall, making a mental note to tell their mother that they needed to keep a closer watch on Kol. He truthfully didn't know why she had brought him back too but he guessed that he could be useful. His mother was always one step ahead and he knew that she had her own reasons.
His mother always did have their best interests at heart. His mother would also punish Kol later for his misgivings, he knew that.
Finn nodded along with his thoughts and leaned down, picking up the shattered mugs. But before he could pick up the first piece, his head snapped to the side and he, once again, fell back, sprawled on the ground once more. This hit was harder than the last one and it actually made him shake for a moment because he hadn't been expecting it. He had forgotten how vulnerable he now was.
He let out a painful hiss when a heavy foot pressed itself on his chest, pressing down hard.
"K-Kol?"
His brother leaned down, his expression lost of all usual playfulness and cheekiness. Now his expression was dark.
"Oh, and brother? If I see you near Kalia again, i'll kill you myself. Do not touch what doesn't belong to you. Do i make myself clear?"
Finn just numbly nodded and Kol's cheeky expression returned. Even in a different body and human he was still the same unpredictable Kol.
Kol chuckled and walked away, leaving Finn wounded on the ground, whistling as he left.
He had to a tux to pick up.
He had to look his best for his reunion with his lost lamb.
Thank you for reading.
Sorry about the lack of Kol but he will be in the next chapter a lot. This is just to make that happen.
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