Nik laughed at Elijah when Hazel pulled into the driveway, blasting her music. "I may have forgotten to mention, Hazel likes to listen to hard rock, loudly."
Elijah groaned, glaring at the loud SUV that had just parked. "She won't drive with it down, will she?"
"No, sorry brother. She even took over my radio, we had only met twice by then."
Hazel smiled through the open window, "Let's go gentlemen! We have somewhere to be, let's not be late!"
Nik smiled back and got into the front seat while Elijah got into the back. "Hello luv, no issues this morning?"
"I was subjected to ten minutes of Stuffy this morning. I could have done without that."
"You didn't have to be pulled from him again, did you?" Nik asked curiously. Elijah watched his brother and Hazel interact, it was still surreal to him how Nik was with her.
Hazel laughed, "Not this time. I believe he's realized I'm more powerful than him."
"I'm pretty sure the broken nose sent the message clearly." Nik laughed, "I wonder if Kol will be your next victim. He's one to push boundaries."
Elijah snorted, "That would be amusing to see."
All conversation ended when Hazel turned the radio up and began to sing to the music. Nik had to hold his laughter at his brothers silent suffering. He was used to Hazel and her antics by now so he enjoyed the show.
~~~
Elijah had never been happier for a car ride to end. Hazel was a great singer, her music choice could definitely be better. The fact that Niklaus didn't even seem irritated about the whole situation, that was just another thing that surprised him.
Walking through the cemetery, Elijah followed behind Niklaus and Hazel. Neither even acted like he was there, they were so absorbed in their own conversation. It was very interesting.
Hazel came to a stop, there was a crypt, and all of her spells were pointing to it. Looking up to Nik, she says, "He's in there." She watched as the brothers opened the heavy door and looked in cautiously. Sighing, she walked past them both, rolling her eyes at them. Both men hurried after her.
"What are you doing" Nik growled, grabbing her arm.
Hazel glared back, "Neither of you were moving so I did!"
Elijah rubbed the bridge of his nose, "Hazel, we are supposed to keep you safe, please let us."
Sighing, she nodded, "Well, gentlemen first then."
Elijah walked forward, Nik followed, still holding onto Hazel. They noticed the cement coffin and froze.
Nik let go of Hazel and moved to stand with Elijah. "Shall we?" Elijah nodded and both moved forward, removing the lid. They could only stare, there was Mikael, wrapped in chains and desiccated.
"This shit's like something out of a horror movie, Dracula, for example." Hazel says, looking Mikael over.
Nik snorted, "You would pick that movie." She smiled up at him, cheekily. Nik looked to his brother, "Do we wake him or kill him while he sleeps?"
Elijah shrugged but Hazel answered for them, "Wake him. I want to see the fear in his eyes when he dies." Both mens heads jerked to her with wide eyes. Hazel had an evil grin on her face.
When his brother nodded, Elijah stepped forward and dropped five drops of blood into his father's mouth. They waited, watching him. Mikaels eyes popped open, he hadn't been given enough blood to allow him to break free, only enough to open his eyes and speak.
Mikael glared at the three faces staring down at him. Looking to Elijah, he rasps, "I see you're still helping this abomination" he glares at Nik.
Hazel smacked Mikael in the face, Elijahs jaw dropped as Nik quickly grabbed her. "Fucking prick" she yells as he pulls her back.
Nik can't help but smile at Hazel, "Luv, please don't antagonize him. Let's just get this done."
"Fine" Hazel replies, then adds, "As long as he keeps his comments to himself."
"I'm sure he'll think twice about what he says" Nik made sure his brother was finished saying what he needed before walking back over with Hazel.
"Nothing to say boy?" Mikael sneered at Nik, he then looked to Hazel, "You may not realize it but you're with a weak man. Niklaus has never and will never be more than a monster."
Hazel glared, she couldn't move because of the arms wrapped around her. Her mouth still worked though, "Niks a better man than you. Hell, you couldn't keep your own wife in your bed, he doesn't have that issue." She smirked, seeing his anger.
Elijah choked, Nik could only stare at her. Finally finding his voice, "You're really going to spend your last moments on earth, being you?"
"You can't kill me boy. Only I have a weapon that can kill all of you abominations." Mikael sneers.
Hazel perks up at that, stepping forward, she grips his chin and enters his mind. She searched for the weapon and wanted to torture the monster for what he had done to his children. When she finds the location, she pulls from his mind. She hadn't been easy with her Legilimancy, he would have a massive migraine. "I know where the weapon is."
~~~
Nik watched with a sort of sick satisfaction as Hazel tortured the man he had called father. He wasn't sure what all she had seen in his mind, but he knew it had pissed her off. Elijah had gone for the weapon, so he and Hazel were killing time until he returned. While watching the witch, he had come to realize the extent of his feelings for her. Now, he just needed to see if she felt anything for him.
Maybe Hazel was dark for the joy she got out of cursing Mikael but when she thought it over, she didn't really care. Most of her friends would think her evil for doing this but the ones who really knew her wouldn't. The twins knew her well enough that what she was doing now wouldn't faze them, they would probably join her.
She wasn't sure why, but she felt protective of Nik. Hazel was sure it was because she like him, but she was also a realist, he was very much out of her league. What thousand-year-old Hybrid would want a freshly turned eighteen-year-old witch? She knew better. Problem was, she felt so close to him from the moonstone and breaking his curse. Blood magic was always dangerous to mess with.
They were both pulled from their thoughts when Elijah flashed back into the crypt. "I found it" he showed them the White Oak stake Mikael was going to use to kill his children.
While Nik looked it over with Elijah, Hazel smirked down at Mikael, "Looks like my funs over. I really hope you rot in the deepest darkest depths of hell. Be sure to tell Death his Mistress sent you." She had made sure the last part wasn't heard by the brothers, Mikael had definitely heard though, his eyes were bright with fear.
Nik and Elijah stepped forward once Hazel stepped back. They needed to be the ones to kill him even if she wished she could. Hazel watched as both said their last words before plunging the stake into the man who had made their existences hell. Hazel jumped in surprise when Mikaels body caught fire. The brothers stepped back.
Once Mikael was nothing but ash, Hazel stepped forward cautiously. "This may sound super insensitive, but can I take some of his ashes? Viking ash is super rare, but I will definitely understand if not." Their wide eyes made her feel like a bitch for asking until they started to laugh.
Elijah got control of himself first, "Go ahead Hazel." When Nik waved her on, she smiled and collected as much as she could in her spare vials.
~~~
Pulling into the driveway, Elijah thanked her for her help and headed into the house. Nik waited for his brother to be out of earshot before speaking. "Thank you, for everything you've helped me with. I have no idea how to repay you."
Hazel gave a small smile, "You don't need to repay me. I was happy to help you." Nik smiled at her brightly. Hazel added, "I still want to go with you when you look for packs."
Previously, Nik hadn't wanted her in danger by joining. He had come to realize she could handle herself and he would also protect her. Nodding, he replied, "I would be happy for you to join me."
Hazel squealed and threw her arms around his neck. "You won't regret this, I promise!" Nik froze, she felt amazing against him. When she pulled back, her face was more serious, "You should wake your siblings or at least Rebekah before leaving."
Nik nodded, "I'm going to wake her. I already promised Elijah."
"I want to meet her, I think we would get along."
He would deny the shiver of fear that ran through him. "I'm sure you would." Opening the car door, Nik looked back to Hazel, "Be safe driving home."
"Night Nik" Hazel smiled.
~~~
Elijah watched as Nik pulled the dagger from their sisters' chest. Nik knew she would be upset with him, but he hoped she would listen before attacking. They stood there for almost twenty minutes before her eyes finally opened. Rebekah sat up, glaring icily at Nik.
"Hello little sister" Nik greeted calmly.
Elijah walked forward with a blood bag, "Hello Rebekah."
Turning from Nik, she gave Elijah a smile, "Hello Lijah, I've missed you."
"I've missed you too." He smiled back.
"I'm shocked you woke me" she returned to glaring at Nik.
"Father's dead" Nik watched the emotions flicker across her face. "We're safe now and you deserve to be awake."
Pulling herself together, she asked "What happened to Stefan?"
It took a few hours, but they filled her in on everything. When they explained how Stefan was with Elena, Rebekahs face darkened. Nik made sure to tell her how boring and stuffy he was now. While she went to shower and change, he had an idea. Elijah agreed it was a good one.
~~~
The siblings were sitting in the living room talking when the doorbell rang. Nik stood, "Bekah, I've invited over some people that I think you could become friends with." He didn't hear the questions she asked Elijah as he went to answer the door. Opening the door, he smiled "Hazel, thank you for coming." He noticed the three behind her and invited them all in.
Nik led Hazel and the others back to the living room. When he introduced Hazel to Rebekah, Hazel ran over to the blond Original. "I've been wanting to meet you! I'm happy Nik finally woke you."
Rebekah was taken aback by how cheerful this girl was. When she was introduced to the others, she noticed one of the twins' eyes were glued to her. It didn't bother her, he was very handsome. When Hazel moved over to Nik, Rebekah's eyes followed. Her brother seemed to be sweet on the witch. Her attention was brought back to the man who had been staring when he sat next to her.
"So, you've been out of the world since the twenties, right?" She nodded. George smiled and continued, "You should let me show you around, Fred and Care can come with us."
Rebekah looked at him confused, "What about Hazel?"
Caroline smiled, "She's going with Nik to find packs soon. I would love to go shopping with you though!"
Smiling, she agreed to go but asked, "Does Hazel not realize my brother fancies her?" Elijah snorted while the others shook their heads.
"Hazels like a sister to us" "But she has never noticed others attention" "On her" "She likes him though" "She won't say anything."
Rebekah and Elijah both looked at them confused, "Why not?"
"She's famous where we're from, she never knew who" "Genuinely like her and who wanted her for her fame." The twins gave a quick history lesson before Nik and Hazel returned. Rebekah and Elijah were shocked. Everyone besides Hazel could see Nik liked her. They would need to speak with him before the two left.
Rebekah may still be mad at Nik but maybe if he could find someone to love, she and their siblings wouldn't have to worry anymore. Nik never liked the thought of them leaving him. Looking to Caroline and the twins, she smiled, "Count me in for shopping and getting them together."
~~~
Damon carried Hazel's bag down the stairs. He knew she wanted to go with Nik, but he didn't want her to leave yet. She had told him she would pop in to visit. He would always worry when she left, how couldn't he after that one phone call. This was the first time in months they would be separated, he didn't like it. Hearing the knock on the door, Damon sat the bag down and answered it.
"Hey Nik, come in" Damon greeted, "Hazel should be down in a minute."
Nik nodded, "I tried to talk her out of going but she's stubborn."
Sighing, Damon said "Yeah, she is. Once she sets her mind on something, there's no changing it." Looking the other man in the eye, he says, "Keep her safe, please."
Nik nodded, "I will. I have a couple of Hybrids going with us and their only job is to protect her."
Hazel smiled as she came down the stairs. "Hey Nik" she walked over to Damon and wrapped her arms around him, "I know you're worried, but I promise, I'll be safe."
Damon squeezed her to him. "Love you bug. Please be safe and call me."
"I love you too Day" She stepped back, "Remember, I'm only a phone call away."
Nik grabs her bag and they walk out to his car.
Looking back to Damon, Hazel says, "I told the twins they could drive my car. I think they're taking Care and Bekah out" she smirks when Nik growls and smacks his arm, "Hush. No killing my brothers."
Damon laughed at the comment, Hazel was completely oblivious to Niks feelings. Everyone could see it but her. Hopefully she would figure it out soon.
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