I know some people may not like a certain part of this chapter but I really wanted to put into words how I wish I could do what Lyra ends up doing. If a person could actually have those powers, I would use them the way she did. I'm sorry if its bad but I really tried. *
It had taken Davina two days, but she was finally able to figure out how to unlink Jenna from Sophie. So much weight was lifted from everyone's shoulders now, that they knew they could relax a little. Jenna had been so happy that her baby was safe that she made sure even Klaus gave Davina a heartfelt thank you. Kol joked that he deserved some praise since he had helped Davina learn the spell, Klaus punched him.
Sage seemed to get Davina to open up the most out of everyone. She surprisingly gave off a motherly vibe and that was something Davina needed. When Marcel had found out that Davina wasn't in the attic, she had really panicked. Marcel was on a rampage. He was questioning everyone he could find about his missing weapon.
Sage and Finn were the only ones able to calm her and reassure the girl that they wouldn't let her be taken from them. They agreed to be her guardians if she wanted. It seemed that Finn gave off a protective vibe that when matched with Sage's motherly vibe gave off a safety to Davina.
Lyra was pleased with how Davina seemed to slip right into the family. She had been focusing so hard on the Harvest spell, coming up blank, that she had also used Sophie's knowledge. Jenna hadn't wanted them to kill the witch, and everyone tentatively agreed, only after an agreement that she would give an oath and be bound to it. Sophie jumped on the offer. She knew these people were her only chance of getting her niece back.
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Elijah had been watching Lyra wear herself out over the spell. Finally, he told her to take a break so she didn't burn herself out. Lyra agreed, deciding it was time to do a little wedding planning. She gathered Luna and the kids to go find her a dress. With Bipsy on hand to alter the dress, she was on the hunt for the perfect dress.
Finding a bridal boutique, Lyra quickly ushered everyone inside. She wasn't sure what type of dress she wanted but decided she would know when she seen it. The selection of flower girl dresses caught her eye, pointing them out to Luna, they decided to pick the littlest girls dresses first. Ellia and Cleo gave their input, both wanted to be a princess. Lyra made sure to take a lot photos, she knew Elijah would like to see his princess in her dress.
Teddy had asked her with a scrunched nose and unimpressed look, "Mommy, I don't have to wear a dress do I?"
Lyra laughed and said, "No, you will go with daddy and your uncles to pick out a suit" that was all Teddy needed to hear. Relieved, he went to sit and wait for his mother to find her dress.
Lyra was losing hope as she tried on the tenth dress, she hadn't found one that she was in love with. Pulling her current selection up, she waited for the sales person to button it. As soon as she exited the dressing room, Teddy gasped and Ellie looked to her with starry eyes.
"Mommy, you look like a princess" Lyra turned, looking in the mirror. Ellie was right, she did look like a princess.
"This is it" Lyra told them, loving how this dress fell on her frame. Bipsy would only have to change the color and take the length up a bit. This dress was perfect.
Gathering their purchases, Lyra shrunk them and placed them in her bag as they were exiting the boutique. Once they each had hold of the children, they headed outside. Lyra wanted to stop by the florist before they headed home. Just as they turned the corner, they were surrounded.
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Elijah had been talking with his siblings about their plan to deal with Marcel. They all knew he was getting desperate and desperate people did stupid things. Klaus was the only one hesitant about doing anything permanent. They sympathized with him, Klaus had raised Marcel and turned him. They all agreed that they wouldn't kill him but his hold on the city had to go.
After many discussions, the family decided they were moving back to New Orleans full time. Jenna had even agreed, probably because Jeremy decided on Tulane. None of them wanted to be separated, they had all grown to love living as one big family. Klaus told his siblings that they needed to remodel the manor house and take back control of the Abattoir.
Elijah agreed, having one house out of the city would allow the children space to fly and do magic when the time came. Kol thought two houses would be good in case someone got on the other's nerves. Both locations would be warded by the goblins.
They were pulled from their discussion by a frantic knock on the door. Kol opened it and they all watched as a frantic Josh came running in, "Marcel cornered Lyra and Luna by the bridal boutique" Josh panted out, he could honestly say he had never seen vampires move that quick.
Rebekah told them to call as soon as the girls were safe. She didn't want to leave the house unprotected. Moving, she went to see who was still home to inform them of what happened. It looked like Klaus may not get a choice on Marcel living or dying.
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Lyra glared coldly at the man before her, "Leave us be" she growled out.
Marcel smirked, "I don't think so. I think if I have you and your brats, I'll get Klaus attention. Maybe he'll hand over Davina for his kids".
Lyra laughed, this fucking moron. "You're not the sharpest tool in the shed, are you" she asked, seeing the dumbfounded look on Marcels face, she says, "My kids are not Klaus'".
Marcel knew she was lying. He had seen the boys' eyes "I'm not stupid. I've seen the boys eyes change. They're just like Klaus'".
Lyra made sure Luna and the kids were safe, looking to Marcel "You're wrong" she began to pull her power to her, she asked the moron "So what was your plan? Kidnap us and then what? How far do you think you would get once Elijah found out you kidnapped his children and fiancé" Lyra sends out a stunner, taking down three of the vampires.
Marcel looked at the fallen vampires and back to Lyra. He was about to say something when every vampire around him was dead and was choking.
"Hello lovely" Elijah called out, hand wrapped around Marcels throat. "Do you want to explain what we've stumbled upon Marcellus"
Marcel paled when the women told the brothers what happened. Marcel choked when they explained that he was going to kidnap Lyra and the kids. Elijah was ready to rip his head off.
Klaus snorted, "You really think I'm crazy enough to date her!" he asked, pointing to Lyra who glared back, "So, so sorry" he whispered.
"Why did Marcel think my brother was their father" Elijah asked confused.
"Because that idiot" Lyra pointed to Klaus, "Taught our son hybrid eyes. Teddy must have flashed them at that idiot" Lyra pointed to Marcel.
Elijah rubbed a hand down his face, "I told you it wasn't smart teaching him that" he said, glaring at Klaus.
Klaus shrugged, "Not the point. Right now, we need to decide what to do with him"
Kol smirked, "We could kill him, it would save us the trouble of having to deal with him later"
Finn shook his head, "Why don't we just give him an ultimatum. Hand the city over or he dies. At least then Davina can't be mad, it would be his decision".
Marcel jerked away from Elijahs hold, not getting far "I knew you had her! Give her back to me!"
Lyra and Luna walked up, one on each side of Marcel "You have no right to demand anything about Davina!" Luna says, colder than anyone's ever heard her speak.
Lyra punches his face, "Because of you and your choices, that girl almost died! If we hadn't found her, she would have been dead in days and would have taken the city with her!"
Marcel scoffed, "You can't do anything unless you plan to finish the Harvest" seeing he gets no denial, he runs for Lyra, "You're going to kill her"
Before he can reach her, Elijah and Death are glaring Marcel down, "Back away" Elijah growls.
"Let me have his soul Mistress" Death says, glaring at Marcel.
Marcel pales, looking between Death and Lyra, "No! It's not possible, the witches said it was a myth!"
Death moves closer to Lyra, "Why is this vampire so dumb. I know he can feel who I am".
Lyra laughs, patting Deaths arm, "He's in denial and doesn't want us to help Davina" Lyra smiles sweetly when Death moves to hover over Marcel.
"My Mistress doesn't lie you puny vampire! I should take your soul for the disrespect you've shown my Mistress" Lyra has to pull Death back to her side.
"I think he's starting to understand. Thank you my friend" Lyra says, Death moves to blend into her shadow after one last glare at Marcel. "So! Should we have a sit down" she asks, smiling at Elijah who wraps his arms around her. Klaus picks up two children while Finn grabs the other and Kol grabs Luna.
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It took two hours of talking, yelling, cursing and screaming for Marcel to finally agree with what they wanted. Lyra thought it was Davina who ended up getting him to realize what was right.
Marcel didn't like it but he gave the Mikaelson their home back and agreed to letting Klaus run the city. His ego was soothed slightly when Klaus asked him for more of a partnership. Being an expectant father, he wanted to make sure he would have plenty of time for Jenna and the baby. That was a real shock for Marcel, Klaus was having a child and happy about it. When he had thought that Lyras kids were Klaus', he hadn't thought he was an active father.
Elijah had asked after getting Marcel handled if she had found a dress. Lyra smiled and told him she did and then distracted him by showing the pictures she had taken of Ellie. He claimed very loudly that Ellie would never be allowed to date, Lyra thought that was hilarious. Elijah couldn't wait to marry Lyra. He planned to take her to the manor house tomorrow, it would be a good place for a wedding.
Showing Rebekah, Jenna, Sage and Davina her dress, made them all squeal. When she had asked Jenna and Rebekah to stand with her, tears were shed. Lyra knew their guest list wasn't large but she didn't care. She would have married Elijah if it was just the two of them. Lyra did plan to invite Damon and his lady, Bipsy, and her parents' portraits. She had sent a letter to Kingsley, she asked if he would be able to bind them. Luckily things had died down in Britain so he would be able to get away.
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They arrived to the property and none of the descriptions given had done this place justice. "It's gorgeous" Lyra breathed out, taking in the whole place. She wasn't ignorant of the history this place had. Most large houses like this had the same, Lyra wanted to change that. She wanted to bring her children here and know that the history would be preserved but changed. Death, her ever loyal companion, appeared as soon as they parked.
"Mistress, there are souls here" Death said, looking towards an area off to the side. Lyra followed. Elijah wasn't sure what was happening, but he followed as well.
"Elijah, how long has your family owned this property" Lyra asked curiously. Elijah told her a brief version of their history and how they came to be the owner. When he told her that this was where Niklaus had rescued Marcel from, everything clicked.
Lyra scowled, "Americans" she grumbled out and followed Death. When they came upon what use to be small, one room houses for the servants, Death looked around. He could see something they couldn't.
"Mistress, these souls need you help. They died while being owned and were never freed to leave" Death looked to Lyra, "You need to free them so I can take them"
Lyra was shocked, these souls had been trapped in this place for over two hundred years. Lyra looked to Elijah, "Who's name is on the property, I won't leave these souls trapped any longer. They suffered in life, I refuse to let them continue suffering in death"
Elijah wasn't sure but with a phone call to Niklaus, he tells Lyra the others are headed to them.
Lyra looks to Death, "We will free them. You can take their souls on. Is there any way I could speak with them" she asked.
Nodding, Death explained how she could use the resurrection stone. Lyra held Elijahs hand, concentrating, she did as Death instructed. Lyra's eyes shot open when she heard Elijah gasp.
"Oh my" Lyra gasped, there had to be over forty souls before her. They all stared at Lyra curiously. "Death, what do I need to do when the others show" she asked.
Death looked the souls over. He hated that these and so many others had been trapped for so long. He knew his Mistress was ready for her full powers, she was strong and had a support many didn't. She didn't know hate unless it was for those who betrayed her. Looking back to his Mistress, "When we find out who owns the property, they will have to help you release them" Lyra nodded.
"Mam, how can you see us? How can you free us?" A beautiful woman asked. Lyra smiled and explained how she was the Mistress of Death. This woman stared at Elijah, "We've watched your family when they were here. Is my boy alive, was he freed?"
Elijah was shocked, they had been able to see them over the years. "Who was your son" he asked.
"I never named him, I was worried the fever would take him. The fever took me and left my son alone, until your family showed." The woman explained.
Elijah knew then, "Marcel. You're his mother" Lyra's head snapped to him, "Maybe call Niklaus and tell him to bring Marcel" Lyra nodded and walked off to make the call. Elijah told the woman all about her son and how he had grown.
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Elijah walked back to the house and gathered the others when they arrived. Luna smiled at him, pulling Kol behind her and headed towards where she knew Lyra was. Their children bounced along behind them.
Rebekah opened her car door, Teddy and Ellie ran to their father. Picking them up, Elijah looked to his sister, "Marcels mother is one of the souls trapped". Rebekahs eyes widened as they both turned to watch Niklaus and Marcel park.
Jenna and Davina were unsure about coming here but Lyra had said she wanted everyone. They all followed Elijah as he led them back to where Lyra and Death were.
Marcel wasn't sure why he needed to be here, this place held horrible memories for him. Klaus had told him that Lyra said he needed to come and honestly, he wasn't going to argue with a witch he was terrified of.
Lyra was sitting at a conjured table, speaking with a woman. Luna greeted them all cheerfully, like this shit happened every day. Everyone stared, shocked, at the souls they could now see. The children thought the new people were amazing and began talking their ears off. Children had such pure souls.
Lyra called Marcel over to where she was sitting, the woman before her was trying to hide her nerves. "Marcel, I have someone who would like to speak with you. I'll give you some time before I release the souls".
"Who might that be", Marcel looked unsure but walked over to the woman as Lyra walked away to give them space. Looking to the womans face, "Mama" he said, shocked. Looking to Lyra, "How". Lyra explained what Death had told them. Elijah explained that they all needed to help free them.
Klaus walked over to Lyra, "The house is in Jennas name". Seeing Jennas shock, he said "You're human and carrying my child. We all thought it was safest for your name to be on the deed. It was finalized yesterday".
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Lyra gathered every soul's name while they waited for Marcel to finish speaking with his mother. Death had explained what she needed to do and Luna and Davina said they would help. The others all agreed to be witnesses as Jenna named each soul.
When Marcel and his mother joined them, Lyra knew it was time to begin. She moved everyone into position. Elijah stood with their children as Lyra joined hands with Luna and Davina in the middle of the circle. Death stood behind his Mistress. Lyra made sure everyone was ready then nodded to Jenna.
As Jenna began reading the names, Lyras eyes began glowing. Death surrounded her, Luna and Davina. The others could feel the power rolling off the three. After Jenna called out a souls name, the soul would walk to Lyra and once they were close enough, Lyra's magic would reach out and free them. Death guided them to their afterlife.
Luna and Davina were surprised at how much power lyra was releasing. They could feel the excess flowing through them. Davina could feel how pure Lyras own soul was, she had trusted her before but now she knew Lyra would save them all. Lyra would bring this city together and make it indestructible.
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