Chapter 5: The city or the girl
~~So I know this story may seem all over the place since chapter one but I just want you to get who Violet is. I'll get back to the point eventually, bear with me. Does the story sound okay?~~Reanna.
"You better get ahold of your vampires, especially the girl"
A werewolf named Brandon stood in the living area of the abandon building. He was backed by three wolves and Marcel quietly sat in his chair. He offered them a drink and a chair…They were not in the mood for chit chat. Brandon stood with his arms crossed and all Marcel could do was sigh.
"Look, you've kicked us out of our city so we should be the ones complaining, not you guys. Besides, shouldn't Klaus keep you all in check? If you kept your band of men together better, you wouldn't have dead wolves lying around"
"I'm not here for a threat or to kill a vampire Marcel. I'm here to give you friendly advice to keep control of them and to keep them off of my men. This wasn't my order, it was theirs"
Elijah and Klaus were really starting to get on his nerves. Whatever happened to him being part of the family? He rightfully owned everything in the city, not them. Marcel took a sip of his drink before getting up. He walked over to the men and looked them over carefully. Should he really trust their word on this?
"I'll try my best and do my part as long as you do yours. She's in a tough spot right now and I'm doing everything in power to keep it controlled"
"And make sure she stays out of the city. I don't want any surprises"
"Well isn't that a shame, I'm afraid that we have another dead wolf on our hands"
Elijah appeared seemingly out of nowhere. He was buttoning up his jacket; he must have taken care of the body that was left behind. He gave him a stern look and the wolves turned in his presence. Marcel rubbed his mouth and took a step back from everyone. Reaching for his drink, he took another sip of Whiskey.
"It's almost like we are repeating the same cycle, this time it is the werewolves instead of witches. So what exactly is your plan now? To burn the city and rebuild it like the first time?"
"Why are you here Elijah? Shouldn't you be tending to everything your brother wants?"
Elijah had to laugh. One thing he never did was follow under his brother.
"Time to crash the party, sorry Elijah. I think another dead wolf will be better for the city"
Violet sprinted away from the doorway and grabbed a wolf around the neck. Marcel jumped out and tried to reach her but he failed. She gripped a werewolf around the neck and with a twist, the snap echoed through the room. The body fell with a loud thud. Brandon growled but she zipped away before he could reach her. Elijah placed his hands in his pockets while Marcel whipped around to look at her.
"Are you crazy! What the hell are you doing Vi?"
"You know Marcellus; I think we need a better handle on this situation. Crazy vampire or not, Violet has never been one to keep her temper away from the wolves. A little demonstration will do"
He turned to Brandon and the other werewolf named Shane. Both were furious with gold colored eyes. They grabbed Marcel and yanked him back with such force he didn't even see it coming. Hooking arms, he fought with all of his might. Violet let out a little growl and reached for them…The Original has his plan set. Before she could even get near saving him, Elijah moved like a flash of lightening. He held her back against his chest. His hand snaked around her neck.
"I want you to think about everything you have been doing before you make another move. You've reverted back into your ripper ways and have been stalking the streets of my city. I know you're better than this Violet, we all do. So make your choice now. Are you going to save him and kill more werewolves or are you going to cower away here and rot?"
Marcel slowly stopped fighting and thought about to Thierry's death. Elijah was responsible for that one and if he lost Violet…He would have nothing left. They had love for one another like a brother and sister, but sometimes they both wondered if it could be more. Elijah was being ominous, plain and simple. Violet tried to move out of his grip but that made him hold her tighter.
"The hard way it is then. Every time she kills a werewolf, I kill a vampire. I could also let Niklaus in on the fun and you both know how my brother is. I can save either one of you last or let you suffer in misery before then. I know how bad you two want you're city back but you won 't be able to establish hegemony without the city"
With the tilt of his head, he placed his hand behind her back and slowly began to push forward. Violet cried out quietly which upset Marcel. Elijah raised an eyebrow and pushed his hand completely in her chest. "Now I know you both remember Thierry and what happened with his attempt to threaten me. The same will happen to her. What is it you desire more Marcellus? Do you want the city or do you want the girl?"
She could feel his hand begin to wrap around her heart. Violet shut her eyes afraid, that was a feeling she hadn't felt for a long time. Everything they worked for, everything they built would be destroyed. Marcel didn't know if he'd find anyone like them again.
"In one movement, I can crush her heart and rip it from her body. What is the answer?"
"Okay, just calm down Elijah, just don't hurt her. Call your men off of me and let Violet go"
Shane and Brandon waited for their answer before letting him go. Elijah pulled his hand away and Violet fell forward, Marcel caught her before she fell. Elijah pulled a white cloth out from his suit and proceeded to wipe the blood off of his hands. He nodded and the wolves left without a word. Marcel cradled her and he wiped the blood away from her mouth.
"Remember, it always comes down to the one person that you love"
Elijah blurred out of the room and the night became completely silent. Violet lifted her emerald eyes and looked at Marcel. They stared at each other for a moment; he picked her up and took her to his room. That was a rare occasion that he saw Elijah ever that angry.