Chapter 9: Interrogation

Klaus stood on the balcony of the compound gripping his Bourbon. The sun was shining bright and the street was already filled with people. He spoke to a few werewolves and sent them out to see if they could find anything on his brother. Taking a big drink, he knew that Elijah had walked into a trap. Yes, it was only the next day but something was wrong if he didn't hear from him.

"He isn't anywhere around the city Klaus"

A male werewolf named Collin spoke as he came up from behind. Next to him was Aiden who looked around. Klaus took another drink before turning around to speak.

"Well now it looks like I have a missing person's case on my hands. Just make sure Hayley and Hope are well protected and I can handle everything else"

He moved away from the balcony and slammed his glass on the side table. The two wolves blinked and glance at each other. Collin followed behind Klaus who grabbed his leather jacket off of the chair.

"It looks like I will have blood on my hands today, remember what I said"

"Wait…There's a piece of information that we found out…"

Jake stepped out of the cabin looking around. The air was crisp; it was starting to become fall. He moved off of the porch and noticed how empty it was. His wife and children were off adventuring through the swamp but he did feel like something wasn't right. Klaus Mikaelson peeked out from a tree a distance away. He blinked and inched one step backwards as he began to walk towards the cabin.

"That's not the way to greet the King of New Orleans now is it Jacob Thomas? I just want to have a little chat, and contrary to what you've heard, I don't bite"

Grinning, Jake backed up to the door and spun around. He gripped the door tightly and opened it…Klaus of course was faster. He shoved Jake into the cabin and he shuffled onto his back. He looked up at the Original Hybrid with a worried look on his face.

"I said I just want to chat, if I kill you then I won't have answers so take a seat, answer my questions honestly and we won't have any problems"

He closed the door behind him and pointed to the chair. Klaus moved to the couch next to the fireplace. It wasn't much to brag about but they did live out in the swamp. He really didn't want to compel him into the answers but if it came to it, he would. Jake held his breath and slowly moved to the chair. Klaus eyed up a picture hanging above the fireplace, he could use that to his advantage.

"Alright Klaus…What is it that you want?"

"I want to know your meeting with the two vampires. You obviously know who I'm talking about so I really don't have to say names. What did they want?"

Jake's eyes trailed to the dusty ground, he was now trapped. He couldn't even try to escape because he would never get away from Klaus. He was cornered like an animal trapped in a cage. Like he thought before, he has others to worry about and not just himself.

"Fine kid, cute little kids, what are their names?" He got up to look at the picture.

Jake turned his head slowly before answering. "Emily and Christopher"

"So precious and so young, I know that you would want nothing to happen to them. I protect my daughter with everything in my power so if you want them to make it until their eighteenth birthday, I suggest that you answer my questions"

"They wanted to have a meeting. Something about wanting the city back which I'm sure you already know that. I only agreed to talk to them because Marcel sent Violet looking for me"

"Ah yes, your one true love. I know all about your little romance with on/off ripper Violet Badeaux. Werewolf falls for vampire in which your kind is banned from the city. You keep your love affair secret and they the vampires try to hunt you down like a wild animal when they find out. Correct?"

That thought still did pain Jake, it always bothered him. Yes, he did move onto to have a family but his heart still belonged with Violet. He was just a kid when he entered the city and she was the first one that he became attached to. But things were different now and he could never go back to that relationship. He nodded at him but of course Klaus found amusement in it and continued.

"You don't run and just hide back in the swamp and shadows. Your fellow werewolf pack protects you while Violet runs off to Atlanta to continue her life leaving you just a memory. I know all about her as well and believe me, she's nothing special"

"Look, I thought you came here to find out what they wanted not to discuss my previous life"

The cabin door opened and Klaus turned around to look at who entered. Ameila held Christopher in her arms and Emily held tight onto her hand. Her eyes went wide when she realized it was Klaus. He laughed lightly to himself finding it amusing.

"I take it that you've heard of me but let me introduce myself. Klaus Mikaelson, the original hybrid and king of New Orleans. I'm just having a little chat with your husband, so if you don't mind love…"

His eyes flickered to the children. The girl stood quietly and looked him over. She had to be at least four years old with bold brown eyes and long brown hair. He saw the resemblance to her father and in a way it reminded him of Hope. Christopher was just a baby, probably around Hope's age.

"Second thought, why don't you stay. Hear what your husband has to say because I doubt you know the trouble he got into"

He put his hand out and pointed to the couch. Emily guided her and her children to the couch and they slowly sat down. She gave Jake a questioning look and coughed lightly.

"So tell me exactly what they wanted to know"

Jake glanced between them before speaking up. "They wanted me to go into the city and find a voodoo witch. I'm not exactly for what; I'd be guessing that they wanted some sort of spell"

"A witch? It seems like my brother is missing and I believe they have done something to him. One final question and I will leave you alone for the remainder of the day. Give me the name"

"I can't do that Klaus…"

Klaus narrowed his eyes and moved off of the fireplace. He didn't walk towards them; he didn't really want to frighten the little girl. He did however zip over to Jake and gripped his chin forcing him to look at him. Amelia jumped out but Emily quickly held her back. He snapped his head at her and gave Emily a warning look.

"You have answered my questions so far Jacob. All I need is a name so I can find my brother and leave you to your family. I don't think they want your blood to paint this room…You don't want you daughter to be afraid of the big bad wolf, do you?"

He tried to lean back but Klaus had an iron like grip. His children came first and he couldn't put his life or theirs in danger. He agreed and he let go, backing up. He fixed his jacket and waited for the answer.

"Annalynn…Annalynn Verdoux. She's out in the parish on the west bank of the Mississippi. 7118, Algiers neighborhood Tall Timbers. You'll recognize her"

Without warning, Klaus disappeared leaving the werewolf family alone for the night.