Chapter 9

They moved quickly, Finn taking Freya and Klaus taking Percy before they used their vampire speed to get them out of the forest to see where they were. Neither Klaus nor Finn had signal on their phones. It was starting to become dark out and all of them were eager to return home and to rejoin the others of their family. Percy finally was able to convince them all to stop long enough for her to let loose a whistle that would make New Yorkers jealous.

Not even a minute later the two vampires spotted two shapes coming towards them from the sky and when they got closer, they realized that they were pegasus, one called Blackjack and the other Porky.

"They are going to give us rides back home. Klaus, Freya, if the two of you could mount Porky, yep just like a regular horse, Finn your with me. Klaus you'll want to hold on right there and then Freya just hold onto Klaus. Pegasus are fast. They can get us back home in no time." Percy easily mounted Blackjack and Finn followed her cautiously, wrapping his arms around her waist like she had said.

Freya and Klaus mirrored them on Porky. Both of them were stiff though as they obviously had never ridden a pegasus before.

"Relax. Pegasus are safer then airplanes, cars, etc., they won't let you fall. Blackjack, Porky, let's go."

The two pegasus began to beat their wings and lifted into the air easily. Finn and the other two tensed even more as they soared high up into the sky. After being in the air for a beat or two, the three newbies began to relax inch by inch and took in the peaceful relaxing view.

"This is amazing!" Freya shouted with a laugh. Percy grinned over at her.

"I know. I used to just come up here and think when i needed to get away from everyone." Percy responded, casting a spell that let them all hear each other without shouting.

Finn's arms tightened around her in support. "I feel deep regret in not rescuing you, even though i knew nothing about you. The seven of us missed out on you being our Mother during for over a thousand years but now that we are all together again, maybe we can have a thousand more years together as the family we should have been."

Percy smiled over her shoulder at him. "I'd like that. And if you all find your soul mates, I'm sure i can beg Uncle Z to make them Immortal like how the Hunters of Artemis are. And I'm sure if i talk to Hestia, Artemis, and Hera, the four of us could come up with a way for all of my Original children to have children of their own with their chosen mate."

Klaus scoffed. "Don't tell me you believe in that soul mate nonsense."

"Of course i do. I've seen many a demigod and other supernatural creatures find them. I asked them what it felt like meeting each other. They've all said that as soon as their eyes first met, they felt a type of pull towards each other that grew stronger whenever they were apart as they felt urges to find the other. They said that when they first touched, it was like nothing they could ever describe. They just knew immediately that they were meant to be together. And yes, some have fought it, fought the match that Cupid, Aphrodite, and Fate made but they can never resist it. The love for each other is like an inferno. And once you meet that one, you'll be complete."

They were all silent for a moment. Then Klaus grumbled. " Why does it sound like you are wanting to find your soulmate?" Percy smiled softly.

"Because i do, i always have. And i won't stop craving my other half until i find him."

"Then I hope he will be everything you've been hoping for, and everything you deserve." Freya said as they flew over Mystic Falls and towards the Mikaelson manor just as the last rays of the sun disappeared and the moon began to gleam brightly.

"So do I."

They landed in the backyard and their arrival caused Kol, Rebekah, Elijah, and Henrik to emerge from the house. Henrik gaped at the pegasus for a moment before speeding up to catch up with his older siblings to greet their returning family members.

"Freya, I would like to introduce you formally to Finn - whom you already know - Elijah, Niklaus, Kol, Rebekah, and Henrik. Everyone, i would like to introduce to you your eldest sister and sibling, Freya."

"So is it over?" Kol asked.

Percy smiled. "It is. And i believe, Rebekah dear, that you have a Mikaelson Ball to plan."

Rebekah's eyes lit up. She had been the only one to not spend much time with Percy but she still longed to get to know her birth mother. "Of course! I'll get started right away. Freya, welcome back to the family. We'll have to complain about our insufferable brothers later. I've got a ball to plan."

She whooshed back into the mansion, her words causing Percy and Freya to laugh. Percy turned to Finn. "Finn, get Freya settled would you? It's been a long day." Percy finally let the faintest amount of exhaustion appear on her face. And she had indeed had a long day. She had had to travel all the way to LA, into the Underworld, climb out of the Underworld, and then went and rescued her daughter and defeated her eldest sister. She was exhausted.

Finn smiled gently at her and cupped her face before leaning down and kissing her forehead. "Of course, Mother. You go rest."

"Thank you. Good night, my children." Percy dragged a hand down her face and walked into the house although not as steady as usual as she almost started to stagger but Elijah was instantly at her side and taking her arm to lead her inside.

"Let me help you." He murmured when their eyes met. Percy smiled gratefully.

"Thanks, 'Lijah." He stayed with her all the way to her room and even then he was reluctant to leave. Percy turned to him as she emerged from her closet in pajamas.

He took a deep breath. "You have done more for us in the past two days then Esther or Mikael ever did for us growing up. I know that we haven't known each other very long and I'm sure there are things that you haven't told us about yourself which is understandable. But i would like to get to know the one that birthed me, and that i call Mother, if you would allow me to?"

Percy's eyes watered. "I believe i can do that. And i would like to get to know all of you better as well. We have all the time in the world to get to know one another."

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One week later

Percy was in Elysium, she was sure of it. The past week she had bonded with her children and they had bonded with each other, the ties of family strengthening everyday. She was sure this all must be a dream because there was no way that her whole family was together for the first time and getting along. But Percy was too afraid to break this peaceful illusion so didn't say anything.

"Rebekah, tell me how handsome I am."

"Oh, Kol, you know i can't be compelled." Finn and Henrik smirked from where they were getting their suits' final touches. Elijah's and Kol's, as well as Klaus's, were already finished. The former two having donned them already while the latter was no where to be found. Freya, Rebekah, and Percy were in the process of getting a manicure.

Everything was peaceful until Klaus walked in. "You went after Elena." Klaus said accusingly to Rebekah who couldn't stop her smirk. "What is wrong with you?"

"Here we go." Rebekah said simply.

"Do you want another dagger in your heart?"

Percy stepped in then. Her children were not going to be backstabbing each other anymore. "Okay, that's enough. Rebekah, you know how important the doppelgänger is to your brother. If you wanted revenge for her back stabbing, you could have maimed her or killed her brother or one of the Salvatores to cause her pain. Simple as that. Klaus, now i know that over the centuries you all have taken turns backstabbing the other but that ends now. No more dagger threats, no more betraying one another. Just no more. We are all each other has and probably will have for a long time to come. What is it that you always say to each other? Always and forever."

Klaus and Rebekah exchanged guilty looks. "Sorry, Nik." "Sorry, Bekah."

Percy released a deep breath. "Thank you. Now, if you'll excuse me, i'm going to go finish getting ready. Please make sure any last minute invitations have been delivered and please don't cause any mischief tonight. Blood may be spilled towards the end of the ball, but please refrain from doing so until then." Then she walked out. She had a lot of work to do before the ball began.

That night the ball was in full swing. Percy had yet to emerge from her room. But the male Mikaelsons could admit that their two sisters were stunning tonight.

(A/N: im not very good at describing, if you want to see what they looked like, search 'Sboyle92' on wattpad and find this story there. The outfits are displayed there.)

Rebekah wore a green one shoulder floor length dress that had diamonds across the stomach in an arch. Her blonde hair was pinned on one side and fell in a messy wave. She had a long gold necklace that ended with a single pearl and pearl earrings. Along with a pair of green heels and a white clutch, and her Mikaelson family ring, she was stunning.

Freya had chosen a red off the shoulder dress that had two bejeweled clasps around her biceps and around her waist. A red shaw hung off one shoulder and was wrapped around her other arm. She had on a silver necklace, earrings, and bracelet, along with a Mikaelson ring that Klaus had given to her a few days before. Her long curly dirty blonde hair had been cut short and styled. She had a silver clutch and red shoes that were spelled to make sure she would never trip or miss a step when walking in them. She didn't have nearly as much practice walking in high heels as Rebekah so she needed all the help she could get.

The clinking of glass sounded over the talking and music of the ball and everyone turned to see Elijah standing on the steps leading up to the next floor and the other Mikaelsons beginning to join them. Freya and Finn stopped on steps above Elijah while Klaus and Kol stopped below him with Rebekah and Henrik below them.

"If everyone could gather around please." Elijah began. "You know, it is tradition for whenever our family comes together we must celebrate as it usually means new beginnings, old and new memories to cherish and remember... for the first time in what seems a thousand years, all seven of us are together and with our Mother." Those that knew the history of the Mikaelson family stiffened at his words. Especially the Scooby gang, there was supposed to only be five siblings, not seven. Movement from above the Mikaelson family drew attention from those watching. "We hope that you all can learn to embrace us as we plan to embrace you. To peace, and to our family, and especially to our dear Mother."

Everyone raised their glasses, even the woman that had mysteriously appeared above Freya, Finn , and the others. This woman had black hair that set it gentle waves down over her shoulders and down her back. The woman had on a deep blue dress with an embroidered top bodice. Along with blue heels and a gold set of earrings, bracelet, and necklace, it complimented her tan skin nicely. And she, like Freya, had been gifted a Mikaelson ring. And Percy knew that even if she wanted to change the family name, to be truly rid of her sisters' and brother-in-law influence, she couldn't. Her five middle children have gone centuries being known as the Mikaelsons and so that is what their family will still be known by.

Elijah offered her his hand when he noticed she had joined him. "Mother, would you like to dance?"

Percy took his hand gladly. "I would be delighted, my son."