Girl of the Originals

chapter 14

anastasia's POV

I knew what was about to happen right after Marcel said that to Klaus. I cringed, looking away as I waited for Klaus to get angry and attack. If I were an unbreakable vampire, I would've gotten in between them...or not. Vampires are immortal, but they are not impossible to kill. So are they actually, truly immortal?

So I was surprised when Klaus laughed. "Marcel, you must think that I am a fool," he said. "A fool to believe a word that comes out of your mouth after you hid from us all of these years!"

"I am not lying. Listen to my heartbeat," Marcel said. "It's nice and steady, isn't it? And you never came back here to check to see whether or not I was alive."

Klaus was about to say something when Elijah stopped him.

"Klaus, listen," Elijah said placing a gentle hand on my stomach, "Listen to its heart."

"That can't be right! You shouldn't hear the baby's heart rate until at least six weeks." I protested, but judging by the way my heart picked up its pace and Klaus locked eyes with Elijah, I knew that there was indeed a heartbeat.

"Since it's half vampire, it is developing quicker than a regular fetus," Elijah realized out loud.

This was all really happening.

For some reason, it made me really happy. Elena and I always wanted a large family, and kids of our own. After she died, I felt dead inside, but now there was literally something alive inside of me, a new beginning, a fresh start. It was like her and I were connected again. If she ever had the chance to watch over me, it would be now, and if I closed my eyes, I could picture her spirit hovering over my shoulder, shaking her head as she smiled. This was something we both always wanted. I could do this, be a mother, for the both of us because it was one thing that was still able to link us.

"I told you that you would be an aunt one day, Elena," I said, making the guys around me shut up. I had a smile on my face as I spoke. "Even if it went against nature."

After everybody settled down, Marcel wanted to show me around his mansion before I returned home with Klaus and Elijah. He made me promise him that I would be back, and once we got to know each other, I would spend a few nights at Marcel's place. Even though it killed Elijah and Klaus, we had to figure out a way for me to be with all of them because I can't live without any of my soulmates or I'll die. Dramatic, I know, but true.

It all felt kind of weird. The baby. Eventually going back and forth to spend my nights with the guys. Would I really be able to do that as a mother? I kind of wanted to be situated in one place. God, I was nesting already!

And Marcel was still a stranger, but Elijah and Klaus were too when I first met them and our relationship moved very quickly. Still, what if Marcel was psychotic like Klaus? I loved Klaus like crazy, but I don't know how much more insanity I could take.

The Mikaelson/Gerard mansion was very nice. I loved the modern kitchen and all of the ancient, yet well-maintained wood. Plus, I loved all of the long balconies, but my favorite part about the place was the pool. In a few weeks, I would be there all day long if Marcel let me, and if I liked him. Do you have a choice on whether or not you will like your soulmate?

Halfway through the tour, we ran into a girl around my age. She had long, chestnut brown hair and big eyes. She wore shorts and a flowy blouse, ready for summer already. For some reason, I found that I was jealous. Did this girl live here?

"Hey, Davina," Marcel said to the girl before wrapping his arms around me. "Davina Claire, I would like you to meet Isabella Gilbert."

Davina smiled brightly at me before extending a hand; I shook it.

"It is so nice to finally you," Davina said, "I've seen you coming for a while now. I was afraid that you had been abducted by aliens."

"Why didn't you tell me?" Marcel asked her, raising his eyebrows.

She just shrugged her shoulders.

"I thought that it would be a nice surprise to meet your soulmate," she giggled.

"What is she rattling on about?" Klaus asked before Elijah or I could express our confusion.

"Davina is a witch, and she can see the future, and she can sense when a witch is using their magic when they aren't supposed to," Marcel said, "I made it illegal a little while ago. It's a long story, one that I would prefer to share later."

I finally understood. Davina clearly wasn't his sister, judging by how he was born over a century ago. She was his girlfriend, and just because I was his soul mate, it didn't mean that he wanted to be with me. Maybe he just wanted to be friends.

I couldn't help but be surprised at how much it tore me up inside. I barely knew him, but something inside of me screamed that he was mine. I couldn't help it; I began to tear up.

I was such a big baby.

"Anastasia , what's wrong?" Davina asked, looking awfully concerned about someone she just met. I was so pathetic.

"Nothing. I just wanted to say that you guys are a beautiful couple, and I promise that I won't stand in your way," I said. I was surprised at their reaction. Davina burst out laughing while Marcel looked half concerned. The other half of him was trying to contain his amusement.

"I'm not his girlfriend, silly," she said, shaking her head, "just a friend. He took me in when I had nowhere else to go. Besides, I have a boyfriend. His name is Kol Martin, and I know that he can't wait to meet you too. I've told him everything I have seen about you. I haven't seen much, but from what I have observed, and after meeting you, I know that we will be best friends."