Salvatore/Mikaelson ][ short stories/imagines TVD&TO

Family reunion part 2 ][ Kol

"Klaus... brother. There is no need to start this reunion on a violent note."

The upper note of his voice sounds calm. But I can sniff out a  hint of worry in it. And if I can hear it, so can his brother, who has known him for a thousand years.

His eyes look at the stake pointed at my heart. I know exactly why he named his brother, so that I know it is the one I should not mess with. Hinting me I should not try to break free on my own. My life is now in the hands and at the mercy of the Original Hybrid.

"I'm not the one who brought reinforcements dear brother. You are the one not showing up alone."

"She's barely 6 months old. I wouldn't really call it reinforcement Klaus. And you and I both know I could show up with an army and still be the one ending up in a casket."

Klaus's grip on me softens and I pull back my arms. He lets go and I rush to Kol's side.
He protectively pushes me back a step, slightly placing me behind him, his arm in front of my torso.

"Who is the girl Kol?" A feminine voice sound from the right sight. A blonde woman and a dark skinned men step out of the shadows of the balcony surrounding the inside of the compound.

They must be Rebecca and Marcel. The sister who's in love with Klaus's best friend and apprentice. Marcel being that man. Rebecca has a strong mean girl vibe over her, comprehending with the stories Kol has told me over time.

"What are you doing here brother." Walking down the stairs Klaus interrupts his younger sister. His teeth are gritted, he's clearly not very pleased with our surprise visit.

"I thought I'd visit my family for the upcoming holidays. You know, like you're suppose to during this time of the year. And usually you bring your girlfriend with you, the so called reinforcements."

"Holidays? Brother there are several things wrong with your statement, you are 2 weeks  early, christmas isn't yet here. Second, you have not visited us for almost half a decade, why now all of a sudden? Because of your new girl? Could've sent us a postcard."

I feel less and less welcome here as Klaus continues his rant against Kol. He clearly isn't happy with us being here, even less with him bringing me along with him. Klaus's demeanor is still very treathening and I don't feel at ease at all. Kol isn't either, his stand has become even more protective and he looks ready to attack or run away if Klaus makes one wrong move. Though I doubt he'd be quick enough to make an escape with Rebecca and Marcel standing closer to the door.

"Postcards are so unpersonal Niklaus, be glad he came around. Now you can do your brotherly tasks and evaluate his new relationship." Another man comes through the front door. He is dressed in a suit and carries himself in a very official way.

Kol seems to relax a little bit as the man stops in the middle of the room. Making some kind of triangle shape between him, Klaus and us.

"Elijah, should have know you followed Klaus to New Orleans. Still happy to see you brother."

Kol squeezes my hand as a reassuring symbol. He has told me so much about the older brother. The calm one, the reasonable one. But also one of the few who can handle Klaus. His presence makes this whole reunion a lot safer.

"Kol, let's talk. Without the girl, who you have yet to introduce to us, she can stay with Rebecca. This is a family matter." Elijah's voice is soft, calming the situation.

"So I'm stuck with the new girl? Since when am I not family anymore?" Rebecca has made her way to Elijah's side. Her face looks like she is about to explode.

"Don't be a whiny sister Rebecca, this is between us as brothers."

She mocks but eventually turns around to me.

"Well, are you coming or not? I don't have all day. I know this little place down the corner, we can get coffee and maybe find something better. You have a daylight ring right? My brother can't be that stupid bringing you here without one, can he?"

Kol squeezes my hand before letting go and making his way to Elijah. I turn to Rebecca.

"I could go for a coffee."