I Do Not Own Vampire Diaries/The Originals/Legacies

Kol waited until he was certain Davina's temper wasn't going to get her killed before he sighed and looked at the Regent who looked saddened but indifferent. Vincent had moved to be closer to Davina and Marcel, as had Bonnie which did present a solidarity that Kol needed.

"I am in possession of six coven children who were taken by the witch Eva Sinclair," Kol stated.

"Amelie Dupree, Lou-Ann Hughes, Nicholas Alseis, Louis LeBlanc, Emil Tran and Raymond LeBeau," Vincent supplied. "The children from the Algiers Coven, Garden District Coven, Gentilly Coven, Tremé Coven, Ninth Ward Coven, Westbank Coven, all six are here, I've inspected them myself and checked them over," he stated.

"You recovered the children?" Josephine asked.

"Davina and I did. Davina is… special, with all the magic flowing within her she decided to do good and find the children. I simply followed her lead," he smiled at Davina.

Kol didn't need to turn around to see that Davina was smiling back.

"They're victims of the Rite of Nines," Kol said. That seemed to stricken Josephine more. "You are free to inspect them, but I've already started preparing the ritual to undo the Rite of Nines, so they will be back to their lively selves soon, but we need Eva to safely return the souls to the correct bodies."

"We're offering the families of these children to come witness this return so they may come collect their children and we'll return Eva back to Fauline Cottage when it's over," Vincent said as he stood now.

"I will discuss the matter with the families after I have inspected the children, myself," Josephine stressed.

"Fair enough, but that comes to our next matter. You can either hand Eva over willingly or I will be taking her by force, as I warned you yesterday."

"We will see," she remarked.

"Try me, darling, it'll be great fun," he retorted dangerous as he smiled.

"Is that all you want?" Josephine asked.

"No, but it's the start, we have things to do," Kol pointed out. "Then there's the matter of Travelers."

"They have already arrived," Josephine remarked dryly.

"Well fuck, that's ahead of schedule," he grumbled as he rubbed a hand over his face.

"They arrived yesterday, they killed Jane-Anne Devereaux," she stated tightly. "For that you will have the allegiance of the Nine Covens. I have sent word to the Nine to start preparing for purification rituals."

"That won't work," Luke stated now. "They can't be purified, whatever they are practicing it's the purest form of it. My Coven's tried that."

"True," Kol agreed as he started walking around the room to think. "They practice Traveler magic, Luke, it's nasty business, but a form of magic and should be respected as such for it is formidable."

"It's an abomination."

"Expression is an abomination but also revered and respected for it's power and danger," Kol countered. "You can't beat an enemy if you do not respect what they can do. Be respectful. I know a spell, but we'll need more members of the Gemini than just those three to make it work," Kol informed Josephine as he walked. "It's an old Egyptian spell, I can teach it, but you'll need Gemini blood to seal it."

"You are certain of this?"

"It's how I trapped fifty in a bottle," Kol pointed out. "The problem is they won't stop coming, so that'll require working with the Nine to warden off the city so the Travelers cannot enter, however that'll leave the surrounding areas exposed, and that'll upset the balance of Nature." he dragged his hand through his hair.

"Could we draw them into the city and seal them into an area?" Marcel offered.

"Good idea, but won't work, Passengers being caught won't stop a Traveler from moving about, and them gathering in an area offers ruination for a given period," Kol admitted.

"I could…" Davina started but bit her lip.

"What is it, love?"

"What if I were to modify your trapping spell and we set up a barrier around the city, every time a Traveler comes into the city with a Passenger the soul could be trapped, use the bottle trees," she pointed out.

"That's a good plan, we have a massive one here on the plantation we could use, it'd centralize them too," he muttered.

"And it'd give us access."

"Alright, we'll work on that after the Rights of Nine," he stated as he finished pacing.

"You think it'll work?" Bonnie asked.

"Well, we have you, darling, and your family worked with the Gemini to create alternate planes of existence, we centralize all the Travelers into a single area and send them to another dimension for the time being and that'll give us time to stall on that problem and keep working the others until we find a more permanent solution for the Travelers," he stated.

"You don't have one?" Davina asked.

"Blighters are difficult to kill off," he snorted. "And I'm not an Original anymore so I can't devour them all, plus, they never tasted good, always tasted like I was eating a shoe."

Kol chuckled as Davina wrinkled her nose in distaste.

"Sounds like you two have devised a plan," Josephine remarked dryly.

"They do this a lot," Jo filled in amused. "Just come up with solutions out of the blue when idea bouncing."

"Those gifted at their craft should be given free rein to be creative," Vincent said.

"Not disagreeing, and I think my father will like this plan, it keeps us involved which is one of the big worries with the Travelers," Jo admitted.

"Father will also think us productive for having a solution, and I like this, does this mean we'll be staying here?" Liv asked.

"No," Elijah answered firmly. "I do not desire more guests than necessary on the estate, Niklaus' party will be arriving in a few weeks and that's enough people here."

"I agree with Elijah," Kol stated. "Though the bottle tree being used, that's in the center of the estate, we'll need to set up a guard or wards around it, just to prevent it from being harmed.

"I can do that," Luke said. "We could cloak it to be invisible and set up a shield around it, it'd be simple enough, but if no one can see or sense it then they won't look for it.

"That's the plan," Kol stated firmly.

"You dare to listen to that traitorous child!" Bastianna screeched.

"Silence," Kol ordered as he flicked his fingers. "I happen to like that traitorous little vixen, I find her quite lovely and enjoyable, and she's intelligent, witty, and savvy, which is far more than I can say for you so you will be silent while the adults speak."

"I would like to see the children now," Josephine stated.

"Of course," Kol nodded as he offered her his elbow, which seemed to shock the older woman before she reluctantly took it. He led her up to where the six children lay suspended. Josephine inspected them and Davina tucked herself up against his side. Vincent hovered over his shoulder as they watched Josephine inspect the children.

"I will speak with their families," she sighed as she finished her inspection.

"Of course," Kol nodded as he draped his arm over Davina who was watching Josephine warily.

"I see you have taken care of their comfort and needs," she muttered.

"Of course, we're not heathens," he snorted as he released Davina to guide Josephine back down the stairs.

"I'm impressed by the Coven that you are amassing," she stated as they walked down the stiars.

"I'm not amassing a Coven!" he insisted.

"When the time comes that will change," she stated. "Now, I will speak with Mister Griffith and Miss Claire before I go to speak with these victims' families about your ritual to return their children to them. Miss Sinclair's actions tore apart our community, and many will not be pleased or relieved with her release."

"I'll put her right back to where she belongs," Kol promised with a smile.

"After you remove your spell on Bastianna," Josephine calmly reminded him.

"It's not a loss if she can't speak," he shrugged.

"Now, I will have a word with Miss Claire."

"Kol," she whispered.

"I'll be right outside the study, love, and Vincent will be here," he reminded her.

Looking at Davina as she tried to make herself small and invisible against Vincent; it reminded him how terribly young she was and that she had been through a horrendous betrayal. He looked at Josephine and smiled dangerously.

"If you should make one move against her, I will remove your head from your body. So, let's not lose our heads here," he warned her kindly.

"You dare threaten me, boy?" Josephine asked.

"I do, and I'll take glee in burning your kingdom down if you upset Davina Claire in any way, shape, or form, I'm far fonder of her than anyone on your side, darling."

With that he left her in his brother's study with Vincent and Davina. He stayed close because he could feel Davina's unease about the situation. Still, he would respect the Regent and let her speak to Davina alone. He was aware that this was important and about the Harvest before it killed her.

Davina kept herself close to Vincent, who had let her hold his hand as she attempted to make herself small and invisible at his side. She could feel Kol on the other side of the door which had her calmed a little. Still, she was uneasy under the icy gaze of the Regent. Without Kol it felt like Davina had lost her confidence at this meeting, he'd been so calm and dangerous about being in front of the Regent, and Davina wasn't.

"I have been informed of the Harvest," Josephine stated.

Davina's eyes narrowed.

"And I have been informed of Kol Mikaelson's terms for it to be fulfilled," she continued. "However, as he is well over a thousand years old, I desire to speak with you, child about the matter to ensure this is not a deception or manipulation of his."

"It was my idea," she stated which startled the older woman. "I sought him out, after Marcel saved me. I found him. He didn't do anything to me, or make me do anything."

"And now he's a powerful witch," Josephine stated with a raised brow.

"Through matters unrelated to my friendship with him. I went to Kol because he knows more about everything magic in this world and I thought he would be able to undo the Harvest," she lied. "Kol doesn't lie to me, manipulate me, or use me. I trust him a lot more than I'll ever trust you or my Coven."

"I've heard the stories, young girl." Josephine stated as she walked closer to Davina. "The wily old fox, the unpredictable one, the worst of the worst, his adventures are legend, but romanticized, spanning over a thousand years. Are you certain you understand the force you are connecting with?"

"I understand he has never lied to me, not about his nature or intentions. I know he'd do anything to keep me safe, and he wouldn't betray me."

"Very well, I cannot reason against you clearly so, I will be present at your Reaping, I will ordain Vincent as an Elder to perform the ritual and I will ensure your New Coven's standing within New Orleans," Josephine stated before she left.

Davina waited until they were certain Josephine was out of range.

"What just happened?" she asked Vincent.

"I believe you just made a powerful ally who isn't Kol, me, or Bonnie," he answered.

She sagged against Vincent who held her tightly as she breathed. "That was scarier than Silas."

"Confronting your would-be killers is hard," he agreed.

Davina nodded as she leaned on him and he hugged her tightly, running his hand over her shoulders awkwardly. "Thank you," she mumbled against him.

"Why?"

"For being here," she murmured. "Kol would've stayed but he's trying to play nice, so we don't have to do a prison break."

She heard Vincent snort and hug her a bit tighter. "Never thought I'd be aligned with vampires and a witch adopted by our biggest threat."

"Never thought I'd get a hug from my friends again… I missed you Vincent," she whispered.

"Which is strange cause I think I was waiting for someone like you Davina Claire," he confessed. "Been a long while since meeting someone unconditional."

She didn't say anything more as he let her go and guided her out of the study. She walked into the foyer in time to see Bastianna and Agnes leaving. Kol didn't shake either hand as they left, and she saw why when she saw Bastianna hold out her hand entangled in a cursed rosery. Davina walked over to Kol after they were gone and leaned on the door post.

"I will return this evening with the families' decisions regarding Eva Sinclair's release," Josephine stated as she left.

"You do know they just tried to curse you, right?"

"They're free to try, Davina Claire, but I'm too busy to fall for it," he muttered.

"Well, now that that matter will be resolved I must deal with our brother," Elijah sighed.

"Good luck!" Kol waved off Elijah. "We can still move to Bora-Bora or something where we can live long happy lives before Nik finally finds us to kill us," Kol informed her.

"We're not leaving, come on, we need to go enchant a tree now," Davina sighed.

Klaus stalked through the Quarter, his home, and he was livid. He couldn't help it, the feeling of betrayal and agony were still fresh in his mind and he hated it.

The Devereaux witch who had summoned him was a dead end, which was unexpected and infuriation. But worse, Klaus could see Marcel's trademark all over the Quarter, he had been livid to learn that last night Marcel didn't just run the Quarter, he was the king of the city, which had just about had Klaus lashing out.

He only refrained because he held onto the emotions of relief and elation upon Marcel's being alive discovery.

Still, Niklaus couldn't escape the feeling of betrayal and fury, and he also couldn't escape the sensation of being manipulated, which he hated. However, he couldn't find a single bloody French Quarter Witch to interrogate about what the bloody hell Jane-Anne Devereaux wanted! All of the witches had just vanished. Music was in full swing as in the late morning of the Quarter, Marcel had graciously invited Klaus to remain the night at the Abattoir. Marcel hadn't invited him to the Plantation.

"Morning Elijah," he sighed when he scented and heard his brother's quiet arrival.

"Niklaus," Elijah greeted indifferently.

"What an entirely unwelcomed surprise," he jabbed.

"And what an entirely unsurprising welcome," Elijah retorted. "Come with me."

"I'm not going anywhere. Not 'til I find out who's conspiring against me," he waved off his brother as he went back to glare at the wakening street.

"I believe I just have found that out for you," Elijah stated. "And ended it."

That started Niklaus as he glared at his brother. "You know why I was summoned here, then you know it's impossible," he sneered as they walked.

"Normally I would agree, but as our youngest brother so eloquently put it: nothing is impossible."

"The little slut's been with someone else!" he hissed. "I will make her confess it and then ruin her," he growled.

He did not care about a one-night stand, and he didn't care if his youngest brother were fond of the wolf or not, no one could slander his life this way.

"You will not raise a hand or finger against her, or you will face my wrath and Kol's," Elijah warned icily.

That stopped him. Kol and Elijah never united, on anything, and Elijah would never side against him. However, Klaus was stunned at the serious way his brother held his poker face and jutted his jaw in the manner he always did when his mind was set upon something.

"Her claims are impossible! Vampires cannot procreate!" Klaus snarled.

"Magic made us vampires, Niklaus, but you were born a werewolf, as Kol stated, this child is a loophole in Nature, which means that Nature has blessed you," Elijah stated.

"It is not possible! She must have been with someone else."

"I doubt that as her only other bed companions you are accusing would be me or Kol, and that is unlikely," he countered.

"I…"

"I have already sworn to our younger brother I will not allow you to harm the mother of your child, or your child," Elijah stated. "I will not break my word."

"This is nonsense! It is impossible!"

"And Kol's mortal, your curse is broken, you're a hybrid, and mother is not dead on the Other Side, these are impossibilities Niklaus, this child is also an unlikely impossibility that Nature created."

"You're lying!" he snarled as he walked. "It's a trick!"

"It's not a trick, this, this is a gift, brother."

"A gift!?" he sneered.

"Yes, a gift, a chance, our chance."

"To what!?"

"To start over, take back everything we've lost, everything that's been taken from us, to build a home, a family!" Elijah stressed. "This, like Kol's mortality, is a chance, to be a family, a real family!"

"This is a lie!" he roared in fury.

"Niklaus, our own parents came to despise us, our family was ruined, we were ruined, and since then all you've ever wanted; all we've ever wanted, is a family. This is a chance, we will not have endless time with our brother, and a new babe into our family is a chance…"

"For what!?" he snarled.

"To begin again."

"I will not be manipulated!"

"This is not manipulation brother! This is a chance! Is it truly so important to you that you be the evil one, the hated one!? Is it so important to you that people quake with fear at the sound of your mere name?"

"People quake with fear because I have the power to make them afraid! What will this child guarantee me? Will it give me power!?"

"Family is power, Niklaus," Elijah cut him off in the hardest voice he had ever heard his brother use against him. "Love, loyalty, that's power. This is what we swore to one another a thousand years ago before life tore what little humanity you had left! Before Ego, Before Anger, Before Paranoia, created in this person before me, someone I can barely even recognize as my own brother."

"You are just saying this because Kol's mortal," he sneered. He would not reveal how deeply his brother's words had wounded him. He would not.

"So what if I am? This is us, the Original family. And we remain together, Always and Forever. I am asking you to stay here, I will help you, I will stand by you, and I will be your brother once more. We will build a home here together. But only if you accept your child," Elijah stated firmly.

"No."