Bewitched

3

"Apparently there's another powerful witch in town, stronger one too, mother." Finn said.

"Who may this be?" Esther asked.

"Ariela Parker and my dearest brother, Kol, happens to be quite fond of her."

"Kill her."

"Will do."

• • • • •

"Ah, the famous Ariela. My dear brother and Davina seem to be quite confident in you and your magic. So by that, we are giving you a home and protection while you are to be on our side along with Davina. We are trusting you, betray that trust and you'll be sorry." Klaus said.

"That's the thing, I believe myself to be quite trustworthy and loyal. I'm usually the one to be betrayed. I don't even trust my family anymore. So to be honest, I have a very slim trust in you all, I think you will end up betraying me in the end and killing me. Prove me wrong."

"We'll see about that."

• • • • •

It was a routine for Ella to go to the café at 1:15 and buy the same thing. Finn was able to keep track of her routine. So, one day at 1:15, he bought her, her usual latté. She sat down.

"Here's your latté." Finn placed on her table.

"How'd you know what I get?"

"You come here everyday, at the same time, buying the same thing. I just so happen to be around the same time to notice."

"Thank you..."

"Vincent." He extended his arm and they shook hands.

"Thank you for the drink-" She poured the latte into the plant. The live plant started to wilt. "But I feel more comfortable to buy my own, Finn." She said smirking. She bought her latté, to-go this time and she left the café, leaving Finn shocked and confused.

• • • • •

She stormed into the mansion, sitting on one of the chairs.

"I thought you said you were going out?" Elijah asked.

"I did. Until you're brother, Finn, tried to poison me."

"Finn?"

"Yeah, he was possessing a guy named Vincent."

"How did you know he was possessing the man?"

"It's a simple mind reading spell, no biggie."

"Prove it. Who is the woman I loved in the 1800s?"

She stared at him. "Celeste Dubois."

"Where did she die?"

"In a bathtub. I'm not lying about what I can do."

"Why, yes, you are not. Forgive me for doubting you."

"Well, your damn brother, Finn, should be the one asking for forgiveness. He's currently on my 'kill and blame it on someone else' list."

"Well, he's working with our mother."

"So, she's the one who wants to kill me? What did I do this time?"

"Nothing, that I'm aware of. She wants to kill us to, or at least wants us to be witches."

"Well, I'm a witch, and I'm freaking great, but being a vampire seems pretty damn good, too. But, don't let her turn you into a witch."

"Why's that?"

"Because you're freaking immortal and she shouldn't be able to control what you want to be. You decide that for yourself."

"Ella, I need you to make a ring for me." Klaus said walking into the room.

"I'm a witch, not a jeweler. What makes you think I can make a ring?"

"A daylight ring. Only witches can make it. Use this gem. It's for Gia."

"No manual?" He slid it on the table.

• • • • •

"You tried to poison her?!" Kol said angrily to Finn.

"Tried. Didn't succeed. She knew who I was, she was in my mind."

"She's a powerful witch. Why would you poison her anyway?"

"Mother dearest gave orders, I was following them."

"Why would she do that?"

"Because that girl's a distraction. You need to focus on the main thing." Their mother intruded.

"She's not a distraction. I'm doing as you say and finding out Davina's secrets."

• • • • •

~Few days later~

"Let's go out for tea." Kol texted.

"Okay, but we're going to a place this time. You may burn it again."

"I agree."

They met and sat across from each other. Telling each other stories. They were happy. Though, Ella was tempted to see what was going through his mind. She used an inaudible spell and saw that he was spying for his mother. He was lying the whole time, wanting to know secrets. She came back and he looked saddened and she was angry. She placed her cup of tea down and was storming out of the shop.

"Ariela, I can explain."

"What? That this whole thing was part of an act to spy on me and Davina? That everything you said was a lie? Are you trying to kill me too like your brother?" She disappeared and was at the mansion.

"Did you know your dear ol' brother is spying on us? Acting as if he's on our side when he's sharing secrets with your mother."

"That's why we're trying to make them turn against her. Make them hate her."

The two Mikaelson's and Marcel became fond of Ella. They each trusted each other fully and were protective of the girl and she was protective of them, they had a strong alliance. Elijah and Klaus were sitting at the table with Finn and Kol chained to the chairs, wanting them to be on their side.

"Oh, can I have a pastry?" Ella said while she was walking down, intruding on the conversation.

"Help yourself." Elijah replied holding up the plate.

"Thank yoouu." She said drawing out the 'you' as if pleased.

"Don't worry Klaus, I'm leaving. Here's the ring you asked for." She added, walking through and tossing the ring, Klaus caught it.

"Lovely. Oh, Ella." She turned around.

"What do you suppose we do with dear Kol?" He said, smiling while being prepared for her answer.

She glared directly at Kol. Her stare filled with hate. "Do whatever you like or have to, I couldn't care less."

"That's all. Thank you."

"Thanks for the doughnut."