The Prince of Mystic Falls

104. So Much Strife

Pairing: Klaus/Connor-Tyler (M/mm) paddle

"Being a mother is an attitude, not a biological relation."
― Robert A. Heinlein

Mystic Falls, Virginia

Wednesday, December 29, 2010

Mikaelson Mansion

Afternoon

"Erik, is it really you?" Klaus said into the phone.

"Yeah, I mean, yes, sir, it's me," Erik conceded. He walked a little bit away from Marcel and the others for privacy.

"Are you alright, Son? I was so worried," Klaus said in a relieved voice.

"Yes, I'm fine. I'm sorry but I just needed to be here to help and I knew you wouldn't let me come down here. I-I," Erik started.

"What, Erik? You can tell me," Klaus said.

"I didn't think anyone much would care. How's Sadie? Penny? Everyone else?" Erik asked rapidly.

"Sadie is fine. She misses you. Everyone does. Sweetheart, why would you think we wouldn't care? Have I been that remiss as a father?" Klaus asked pointedly.

"No, sir. Not at all. I didn't mean it like that. I just...I don't know. But this problem with my kin is still here. Wolves are coming from all over. Can I stay and help Marcel? Please?" Erik begged.

"Erik, I am saying this loud and clear and I want you to listen, okay?" Klaus asked in a serious tone that caused Erik to straighten up.

"Yes, sir?" Erik replied.

"I love you very much and so does everyone else here. We're going to get everything worked out. And with you and Connor? I really want you two to sit down and work everything out, but we need you here," Klaus said.

Erik blinked away tears, he expected Klaus to be angry and annoyed with him, not this. He almost wished Klaus would curse and shout at him so he didn't feel like such an ass, a failure.

Erik cleared his throat, "Sorry. Yes, I will try. But I feel like we ain't never going to be safe until these wolves here are put down."

Klaus knew that Erik was right about that. He didn't want to lie to him.

"Erik, you are correct, but I don't want you putting your life in danger. Do you understand that? You are 14 years old. Yes, you are powerful, but to fight a whole pack takes a pack. Please, just come home," Klaus asked.

"Just one more day, please. I come so far. I'll stay with Marcel the whole time," Erik promised. He ran his hand through his dirty blond hair.

Klaus thought a moment before responding, "Fine. One more day. If you aren't back safety by then, I'm coming to get you. And that my friend, may make our reunion less than pleasant for you. Do you understand me?'