June 26th 2015

Mystic Falls

(Damon POV)

I was feeding with Mom and Elena, we'd brought blood bags from downstairs in the basement. I'd take Mom to see Alaric today, she'd spent all day yesterday driving. She didn't need another long drive today. We had four days before Stefan came home. He'd be pleased with my progress.

When we finished, I looked up at Mom. "Do you want to meet one of my friends? He's off work for the summer. He's a professor of witch culture."

"It's occult studies Damon." Elena corrected.

"I believe I have met him. What is his name?"

"Let's go see him. Elena, keep Bonnie and Enzo with you."

(Klaus POV)

I am officially bored. I sighed as I laid my head on the desk and my arms holding the other side of the desk. Stefan was out hunting with Rebekah and Elijah was upset with me. Finn was out with Sage and Hayley and Genevieve were with Kolinn and Geena. Marcel was out at his 'secret' hide out and the kids were out for the day. Leaving me alone.

I need to find something to do, preferably it's going to be fun. Today is Friday. I won't attack Oliver again, that would be stupid, and get my father's attention. I need his attention as far from me as possible. Thus I stay away from the bayou until my initiation. I can't see Kara until later, and Stefan is out. What does that leave? So many things I could do, so many things I'm not interested in. I have to pick one.

I'm going to go think about my… plans… for Elena while I buy presents for the kids since their leaving soon anyway. They need something to remember me by while their with Damon and, the worst part, with Elena Petrova. I wonder what Eli's choice would be if he had to choose between Elena and Katerina…

(Kai POV)

This movie makes everything look interesting. Their not speaking English. Surely Kol wouldn't take us to see a movie that makes no sense. There it is, the reason I came to see this movie, the music. So far the music is the only thing I like about this movie. The rest I don't understand what's going on. She's afraid of her husband? He likes Paris. So does Katherine Pierce or Katerina Petrova. which ever name you prefer. He went to go find his old girlfriend who left him? I wouldn't go looking unless it was to hurt her. Is he crying? Then Tyler spoke for the first time in this movie.

"I know that language" He whispered. "Dad's spoke it often in the house. French." That movie is weird. I didn't understand anything but the music was awesome.

(Kol POV)

"Wow. Look at all this art. In one building." Jeremy said, looking around, trying to take a look at everything at once.

"Never been in an art museum before Jer? What if I got you a job in art? Where you draw or paint and people buy it for millions of dollars?" Jeremy shook his head.

"That's not possible. I'd have to be really famous."

"I can make you famous. Tyler, go compel someone."

"Kol! Not like that! Otherwise it means nothing."

"Not to mention make you feel empty inside." Kai replied.

"Tyler, 50 people it is. If 50 people are interested, then everyone will want to know why. And when Jer shows off his awesome painting skills..."

"He'll be rich like me." We snickered at our little joke. But Jeremy was upset. I frowned.

"Aw, don't be upset Jeremy. I'm just trying to make a joke and help at the same time. Obviously it's not working."

"Well it's not funny. But thank you for trying to help Kol."

"I personally don't get art. If you like someone's painting, which is basically their inner thoughts or feelings or something near them or in their imagination then you should also like the person. Isn't that what it means?" Kai asked.

"Actually, you know, I've never really thought about it. That's deep."

"Thank you." Kai smiled before looking around at the art himself. Tyler had already moved on and Jeremy was the one taking the longest to move on. I was drawing a baseball hat on my phone. I staid with Jeremy.

"Kol, I'm bored. When can we do something that's fun? You know besides to go to expensive places?"

"Wait till we get to Mystic Falls. Then I'll be in charge of everything. I'm an Original, Damon's a vampire. He can't beat me."

"Dude, he broke your neck once."

"And I beat him with a baseball bat."

"Why are Klaus and Stefan such good friends?"

"Because Stefan reminds Nik of something he used to be or something."

"What a good person?"

"Hey. He used to be meaner than he is now. At that time, Elena would have been dead before Nik could think twice."

"Um… thanks? I suppose Elijah's the only one who's not a murdering lunatic."

"Haven't you been paying attention Jer? Rebekah doesn't kill that many people, I don't kill that many people, Elijah doesn't kill that many people… he hardly does kill, and Finn only tries to kill his siblings. Especially if their name starts with K." He scoffed.

"Says the guy who killed a bunch of vampires that his brother turned."

"He wanted you to kill them. I was doing you a favour. Besides they wanted to kill you. If anything, your sister actually killed me. But I forgive her."

"Thanks, really. For forgiving her."

"Your welcome. Besides your sister sucks at making apologies. If I waited for her to actually apologize for her making you kill me, I'd be waiting until she actually gets herself killed. Some where along the line she's going to piss off a vampire or a witch or a werewolf or a human and they'll end up killing her." Jeremy stared at me after that. "Too much?"

(Tyler POV)

She manipulated her mother. Whoa. Their amazing. Now you're scaring me. I've seen this episode before. Uh oh. Nothing is going his way. Screw science. Her explanation is dumb. Ha ha he he. He blew up the school with his bad luck. I love Chris. He's hilarious. I think there's a new Total Drama playing now. I wonder if he's in it. She's lying. Adventure Time! I couldn't stop laughing, even if I had seen this on already. Yay! He's got a story! Time out. Ew that's disgusting! A slug trying to get snail chicks. Also funny.

(Klaus POV)

"Kara." I sang. She looked at me, smiling and beaming away.

"Glad to see you today." I hummed at her, smiling myself.

"You know, every time I see you, I remember that there is still beauty in this forsaken world. It makes life not that hard to endure. I cannot be killed and that is both a blessing and a curse. You however are free to live as you choose."

"You're wrong there. I'm a witch and an Elder. I have to be that. The only thing I get to choose is my job. And my children. Thank you for saving Van that day. I don't know what I would have done had he died." She kissed my cheek and then went back to work. "Will you be having your usual?"

"Mm hm. I will. I'll pay double." I whispered the last sentence in her ear. "I want to keep your job up and running and prove that I am grateful to you."

"Being grateful doesn't always mean money." I nodded.

"Yes but I have too much money. I could buy you a Jacuzzi and still have tons of money."

"Nik, would it be too much to… ask you on a date?" I smiled gently.

"No ma'am. It is not too much. Just tell me when and where and how."

"I'll text you. I remember you sending me your number when we first met." She smiled fondly at me. I returned the smile. "Until then. Van, can you bring Mr. Mikaelson his coffee?" Van obeyed and thanked me for saving his life. Past the suspicion. That made me happy.

"Davina! Are you home?" I called, knowing she was home.

"Why do you just barge in Klaus?"

"Because I love you." I smiled at her. I loved being with Davina more because I could be myself instead of the man I pretended to be. She wouldn't really be surprised at my actions. Nor become suspicious again.

"Well stop barging in and I'll accept your love." She closed her door and handed me the remote to her television. I flopped myself on her couch and turned the TV on and flipped through the channels. I wasn't here to watch TV.

"Did you tell him?" She groaned.

"I forgot." I smiled.

"Call him. Now."

"What? No."

"Now." I called.

"No."

"Now." I sang.

"No."

"Do it… now!" I heard her sigh and I chuckled. I could be very annoying when I wanted to be.

"Klaus..." She sighed, complaining.

"Do it… NOW!" She groaned and picked up the phone. She began to dial. The phone began to ring.

"Hey Marcel." I listened for his voice and sure enough she called him. "I was just wondering how you were."

"I'm doing great D. Thanks for the check up. Can I ask what brought it on?"

"Just bored. Tim's out playing in the subway."

"I'll go give him some money. But not too much, don't worry, I remember. You want to make it 'fair and square' as you call it. The way the humans do."

"Thank you Marcel. I love you."

"Love you too D." She hung up.

"Really?" She poked her head out to see me.

"You said call him, not tell him." She smiled and went back into the kitchen. I growled at her.

"You have until Tuesday to tell him, if you have not then I will. Otherwise he'll feel heartbroken you didn't tell him the instant you found out. I know my son more than anyone. I will not have a hurt Marcellus. I dealt with that the first time he had a girlfriend."

"What happened to her?"

"If you really want to know, ask Marcellus. He'll tell you. I also love you Davina. I have to go. Plans to plan, people to kill."

"Klaus!"

"What? I'm just kidding. Maybe." I vamped out of her house, laughing to myself.

(Jeremy POV)

Kol and I were in a room and in a bed together. He was smiling at me. "Let's go find some fun."

"Uh, no thanks. You guys tired me out with all that running and walking about. We went to so many museums today it's amazing. I think New Orleans is amazing for it's culture and art. I think if Elena saw this place she'd love it too."

"Yeah… no. No Elena in this city. It's not been damaged yet by her presence." I rolled my eyes at him.

"To sleep you two." Elijah's voice called. I closed my eyes and tried to get some sleep with Kol talking into my ear about things. "KOL! It's midnight, get to bed." Kol sighed.

"Fine Lijah. If you read me a bedtime story. … Shut up Finn!" Kol hid under the covers as Klaus came storming into the room. I pretended to be asleep or tried.

"Kol, go to sleep now, you are keeping Jeremy up with all your chatter."

"Not chattering Nik. Just having some fun."

"You can have fun tomorrow."

"But Niky!"

"Do you want a bed by yourself?" Kol sighed and shook his head. "Then sleep. I will not be turning into our parents. I'll have Finn do it." Kol gasped and instantly tried to get to sleep. Klaus kissed our foreheads again before leaving.

(Damon POV)

"I think Alaric is a great man, I love the idea of you and him being friends. I think tomorrow I will bake sweets and take them to Alaric and Josette." Wasn't Joe pregnant? I looked up at Mom.

"You want to learn how to bake brownies? That's Ric's favourite, especially the blood flavoured ones." I smirked. She looked at me, frowning. I knew Ric was human now. He actually prefers chocolate, peanut butter chocolate, and vanilla.

"Damon, that is not funny." Judgy.