p class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;" align="center"uCh.3: Fight of Their Lives/u/p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"It was a beautiful day, as Kat walked through the Quarter streets with Elijah. As usual, from habit, she was keeping an eye out around her. After everything that had happened recently, they'd gotten back together again. Rebekah had even returned with Klaus' daughter. After everything was settled, Kat had been filled in on the details, and had learned that Hope had survived, but the she-wolf hadn't due to the portion of the witches that had been influenced by Esther nearly a year ago. She felt bad for Hope. At the same time, she wanted to stay to help with her. She had magic, so she knew she could help if she was indeed half witch. And she'd been a mother before, so she knew pretty much what to do./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"She stopped for a few moments, noticing her, and knew now was the time to share the news./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""What is it?" Elijah inquired./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""It's okay," she told him, and walked over to her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Katherine," she greeted./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"The human gave a smile./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Freya. It's been quite a while. Come. It's time."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"She led her over to where Elijah still was./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Elijah, it's time you met Freya."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""What a coincidence," he replied./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Actually, it's not. We promised each other no lies, but we didn't say anything about secrets. And I didn't want to tell any of you until she finally found you all," she informed him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""That can't be. We were told that Freya died before we were born."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""I know. Is it really that hard to believe? Your mother lied. Freya never died. Esther did everything she could in the beginning to please your father. So much that she went to her sister that was into Dark magic. She made a deal for the first born to be given to her sister."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Why?" he wanted to know./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""To have children. She thought your father would leave her if she couldn't produce children for him. It was her last resort. Freya's been raised by your aunt since then. I came across Freya in a village a long time ago. When she found out that I'm connected to you, she knew I was her hope in finding her family. I helped her figure out how to find you all. I lost my mother and eventually my daughter. I didn't want anyone else to suffer the same or worst," she answered and informed him. "I'm sorry I kept this from you for over a few hundred years, but it was to keep her a secret. But now she has her family, which means we can fight together. With Freya awake, Dahlia will be waking up as well. She's hungry for more magic and power. If she senses Hope's power, Dahlia will come for her, and she will kill anyone that stands in her way. We've all seen Esther as the most powerful witch to ever lived, but Dahlia is a lot worse than your mother. We have to warn them before Dahlia wakes up."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"After all of that sunk in and he decided to believe that this was all true, he told them, "Come." Then they headed to the compound./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"They entered the parlor, where Rebekah and Klaus both were at. At the moment, Hope was upstairs in her nursery./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""What's this?" Klaus inquired, when they entered with what was a stranger to him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Before you do anything drastic, hear us out. I've kept this a secret from everyone, in order to keep her a secret, as well. This is your eldest sister, Freya, which your mother lied about having died. The short version is she couldn't have children, so she went to your aunt that practiced Dark magic, in order to produce children. That price was for Freya to be taken from her and be raised by Dahlia. Your mother will always be a bitch, putting it lightly, but your aunt will always be evil incarnate."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""How do you know this?" Klaus inquired of her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Because I met her centuries ago in a village. She had just lost the love of her life, as well as her unborn child. When she learned who I was and that I was connected with some of her family, I was her hope in finding all of you. Now, she has. And since I lied so many times as a vampire, I knew she was telling the truth. Dahlia had her love life killed, and to spare the first born curse, she had to kill her unborn child. She thought she'd die as well, but Dahlia made certain that she could never die. I felt sorry for what she was going through, so I agreed to help her. Now that Freya is awake and she is here, it's time to stand together against Dahlia. She will awaken, and when she does, she will be searching for Freya. Freya got loose of her, but she'd been running from her ever since, just as I ran from you for centuries. As long as Dahlia lives, so does what Esther vowed to Dahlia. And Dahlia is angry. When Esther turned all of you, you all were saved from Dahlia's curse. She will take the first of every generation, no matter what, and she'll kill anyone that stands in her way," she informed them. She then approached her former enemy to stand in front of him. "I know you don't trust easily, just as me. However, trust that she's your sister, even if you can't trust her yet. Trust me. I wouldn't bring a stranger if she wasn't your family. Help me kill your aunt. We destroyed your mother and defeated Mikael. We can kill your aunt," she asked of him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"After a few moments, he agreed, saying, "Fine. What do you suggest?"/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"She went to sit on the couch, where Freya sat as well, allowing Kat to speak for her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""First off, we keep Hope safe. I know you don't always think highly of any of your family, but her best chance will be the Bayou. Jackson can keep her safe, while the rest of us bring the fight to her. We lure her here. She's going to want a reunion with Freya, before she comes after your daughter. When the magical fight comes, Freya and I can combine our magic to be just as powerful, if not, more powerful than Dahlia's. However, there's one thing you won't like. We've all seen Mikael's cruelty, but Freya was born in a time when Mikael wasn't so...vicious. I will reunite them, which should give Mikael a reason to help us. If not for the rest of us, I'm sure he'll do it for the sake of Freya."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You're right. I don't like it. He tried to kill me, as well as hurt you," Klaus replied./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""He did, and I won't excuse any of it, but if Freya being in danger from Dahlia brings him out of his eagerness to kill you, then he'll be a wonderful ally. He might even sacrifice himself for his daughter. She was the apple of his eye, after all."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""If there's a chance, let's do it," Elijah agreed with her, trusting her, as usual./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Freya, I'll take you to see your father. Rebekah, you can take Hope to the Bayou to Jackson. You two stay here and hold the fort."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Kat got to her feet./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Kat entered where Mikael was still chained./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""If you play nice, I'll let you go. I have someone that's eager to meet you," she told him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Why would you keep me here and then suddenly let me go?" he inquired./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Because unlike you, I believe with the right motivation, people can change."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"She unchained him with a key in hand, before putting the key back in her jacket./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Freya appeared, standing not far from him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""What devil are you?" he inquired./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Someone you once loved deeply, my father," she replied, before giving a smile./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"A moment later, he had her against a rock wall./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""I have no time for riddles, witch!" he replied to her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Do you not recognize me? Can you not see the daughter you thought died so long ago?"/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You lie!" he yelled at her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You named your hilt after the sun, its hilt as golden as my golden hair. You said it would remind you of me while you were in battle. That I would be by your side, no matter how far you traveled. The night before you left for war, you dipped the sword in goat's blood. When I awoke, you were gone. I never saw you again," she replied./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"He let go of her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""It's been a thousand years. How is this possible?" he wanted to know./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""I was taken. By Dahlia. I'll explain everything. Just say you believe me."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"He rested a hand on either side of her face./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""My beautiful Freya," he commented. "My daughter."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Kat stood a distance away, as they hugged, allowing them to have their moment./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"After they'd had their moment and Freya and Kat had told him everything, he agreed to help take down Dahlia, once and for all. Now, Kat stood beside Freya, waiting for Dahlia's entrance, knowing Dahlia was awake now. And soon, she didn't disappoint./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""I see you've reunited with an old friend. And I assume your family, as well. You seeked them out, rather than staying at my side, where you belong," she said. "You foolish child. They will destroy everything, just as they already have."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""First off, I have a name. Katherine. And I'm well aware how you see vampires. Most of all, Original vampires. You're angry at your sister, am I right? You're also hungry for power. More magic. I've seen it in witches before. That Dark magic makes you want even more magical power. Until you've taken it all," Kat replied. "No more," she added, and stepped towards her a couple steps, giving her enough distraction that Mikael put chains on her wrists. "Those chains were created to stop witches. You can't do any magic as long as you wear them."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Mikael and the rest of them came to join her and Freya./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You ruined my life. Now, we will end yours," Freya told her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Kat handed Klaus a sword that had all of the weaknesses combined of Dahlia's./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You may do the honors."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Gladly," he replied./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Mikael grabbed Dahlia's arm so she couldn't escape./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You don't want to do this. You need me," Dahlia reasoned./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Oh, you mean you want to do the same thing to the child like you did to Freya? I don't think so. She has plenty of support from all of us. Two people with magic will be able to help her. We don't need you. I hope you rot in hell," Kat replied./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"After Klaus had driven that sword right through her, which had killed her for good, he disposed of her and Kat had brought Hope back home, where she belonged. And so, everything was peaceful./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"It was a beautiful day, as Kat walked through the Quarter streets with Elijah. As usual, from habit, she was keeping an eye out around her. After everything that had happened recently, they'd gotten back together again. Rebekah had even returned with Klaus' daughter. After everything was settled, Kat had been filled in on the details, and had learned that Hope had survived, but the she-wolf hadn't due to the portion of the witches that had been influenced by Esther nearly a year ago. She felt bad for Hope. At the same time, she wanted to stay to help with her. She had magic, so she knew she could help if she was indeed half witch. And she'd been a mother before, so she knew pretty much what to do./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"She stopped for a few moments, noticing her, and knew now was the time to share the news./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""What is it?" Elijah inquired./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""It's okay," she told him, and walked over to her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Katherine," she greeted./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"The human gave a smile./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Freya. It's been quite a while. Come. It's time."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"She led her over to where Elijah still was./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Elijah, it's time you met Freya."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""What a coincidence," he replied./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Actually, it's not. We promised each other no lies, but we didn't say anything about secrets. And I didn't want to tell any of you until she finally found you all," she informed him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""That can't be. We were told that Freya died before we were born."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""I know. Is it really that hard to believe? Your mother lied. Freya never died. Esther did everything she could in the beginning to please your father. So much that she went to her sister that was into Dark magic. She made a deal for the first born to be given to her sister."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Why?" he wanted to know./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""To have children. She thought your father would leave her if she couldn't produce children for him. It was her last resort. Freya's been raised by your aunt since then. I came across Freya in a village a long time ago. When she found out that I'm connected to you, she knew I was her hope in finding her family. I helped her figure out how to find you all. I lost my mother and eventually my daughter. I didn't want anyone else to suffer the same or worst," she answered and informed him. "I'm sorry I kept this from you for over a few hundred years, but it was to keep her a secret. But now she has her family, which means we can fight together. With Freya awake, Dahlia will be waking up as well. She's hungry for more magic and power. If she senses Hope's power, Dahlia will come for her, and she will kill anyone that stands in her way. We've all seen Esther as the most powerful witch to ever lived, but Dahlia is a lot worse than your mother. We have to warn them before Dahlia wakes up."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"After all of that sunk in and he decided to believe that this was all true, he told them, "Come." Then they headed to the compound./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"They entered the parlor, where Rebekah and Klaus both were at. At the moment, Hope was upstairs in her nursery./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""What's this?" Klaus inquired, when they entered with what was a stranger to him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Before you do anything drastic, hear us out. I've kept this a secret from everyone, in order to keep her a secret, as well. This is your eldest sister, Freya, which your mother lied about having died. The short version is she couldn't have children, so she went to your aunt that practiced Dark magic, in order to produce children. That price was for Freya to be taken from her and be raised by Dahlia. Your mother will always be a bitch, putting it lightly, but your aunt will always be evil incarnate."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""How do you know this?" Klaus inquired of her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Because I met her centuries ago in a village. She had just lost the love of her life, as well as her unborn child. When she learned who I was and that I was connected with some of her family, I was her hope in finding all of you. Now, she has. And since I lied so many times as a vampire, I knew she was telling the truth. Dahlia had her love life killed, and to spare the first born curse, she had to kill her unborn child. She thought she'd die as well, but Dahlia made certain that she could never die. I felt sorry for what she was going through, so I agreed to help her. Now that Freya is awake and she is here, it's time to stand together against Dahlia. She will awaken, and when she does, she will be searching for Freya. Freya got loose of her, but she'd been running from her ever since, just as I ran from you for centuries. As long as Dahlia lives, so does what Esther vowed to Dahlia. And Dahlia is angry. When Esther turned all of you, you all were saved from Dahlia's curse. She will take the first of every generation, no matter what, and she'll kill anyone that stands in her way," she informed them. She then approached her former enemy to stand in front of him. "I know you don't trust easily, just as me. However, trust that she's your sister, even if you can't trust her yet. Trust me. I wouldn't bring a stranger if she wasn't your family. Help me kill your aunt. We destroyed your mother and defeated Mikael. We can kill your aunt," she asked of him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"After a few moments, he agreed, saying, "Fine. What do you suggest?"/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"She went to sit on the couch, where Freya sat as well, allowing Kat to speak for her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""First off, we keep Hope safe. I know you don't always think highly of any of your family, but her best chance will be the Bayou. Jackson can keep her safe, while the rest of us bring the fight to her. We lure her here. She's going to want a reunion with Freya, before she comes after your daughter. When the magical fight comes, Freya and I can combine our magic to be just as powerful, if not, more powerful than Dahlia's. However, there's one thing you won't like. We've all seen Mikael's cruelty, but Freya was born in a time when Mikael wasn't so...vicious. I will reunite them, which should give Mikael a reason to help us. If not for the rest of us, I'm sure he'll do it for the sake of Freya."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You're right. I don't like it. He tried to kill me, as well as hurt you," Klaus replied./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""He did, and I won't excuse any of it, but if Freya being in danger from Dahlia brings him out of his eagerness to kill you, then he'll be a wonderful ally. He might even sacrifice himself for his daughter. She was the apple of his eye, after all."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""If there's a chance, let's do it," Elijah agreed with her, trusting her, as usual./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Freya, I'll take you to see your father. Rebekah, you can take Hope to the Bayou to Jackson. You two stay here and hold the fort."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Kat got to her feet./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Kat entered where Mikael was still chained./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""If you play nice, I'll let you go. I have someone that's eager to meet you," she told him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Why would you keep me here and then suddenly let me go?" he inquired./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Because unlike you, I believe with the right motivation, people can change."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"She unchained him with a key in hand, before putting the key back in her jacket./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Freya appeared, standing not far from him./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""What devil are you?" he inquired./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Someone you once loved deeply, my father," she replied, before giving a smile./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"A moment later, he had her against a rock wall./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""I have no time for riddles, witch!" he replied to her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Do you not recognize me? Can you not see the daughter you thought died so long ago?"/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You lie!" he yelled at her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You named your hilt after the sun, its hilt as golden as my golden hair. You said it would remind you of me while you were in battle. That I would be by your side, no matter how far you traveled. The night before you left for war, you dipped the sword in goat's blood. When I awoke, you were gone. I never saw you again," she replied./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"He let go of her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""It's been a thousand years. How is this possible?" he wanted to know./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""I was taken. By Dahlia. I'll explain everything. Just say you believe me."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"He rested a hand on either side of her face./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""My beautiful Freya," he commented. "My daughter."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Kat stood a distance away, as they hugged, allowing them to have their moment./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"After they'd had their moment and Freya and Kat had told him everything, he agreed to help take down Dahlia, once and for all. Now, Kat stood beside Freya, waiting for Dahlia's entrance, knowing Dahlia was awake now. And soon, she didn't disappoint./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""I see you've reunited with an old friend. And I assume your family, as well. You seeked them out, rather than staying at my side, where you belong," she said. "You foolish child. They will destroy everything, just as they already have."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""First off, I have a name. Katherine. And I'm well aware how you see vampires. Most of all, Original vampires. You're angry at your sister, am I right? You're also hungry for power. More magic. I've seen it in witches before. That Dark magic makes you want even more magical power. Until you've taken it all," Kat replied. "No more," she added, and stepped towards her a couple steps, giving her enough distraction that Mikael put chains on her wrists. "Those chains were created to stop witches. You can't do any magic as long as you wear them."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Mikael and the rest of them came to join her and Freya./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You ruined my life. Now, we will end yours," Freya told her./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Kat handed Klaus a sword that had all of the weaknesses combined of Dahlia's./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You may do the honors."/p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Gladly," he replied./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"Mikael grabbed Dahlia's arm so she couldn't escape./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""You don't want to do this. You need me," Dahlia reasoned./p
p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;""Oh, you mean you want to do the same thing to the child like you did to Freya? I don't think so. She has plenty of support from all of us. Two people with magic will be able to help her. We don't need you. I hope you rot in hell," Kat replied./p
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p class="MsoNormal" style="text-indent: .5in;"After Klaus had driven that sword right through her, which had killed her for good, he disposed of her and Kat had brought Hope back home, where she belonged. And so, everything was peaceful./p