"Three may keep a secret, if two of them are dead."
Caelum was resting in Elijah's and their bedroom when the door opened.
"Hey, Bexs. What's up?" They ask, as the female original sits down next to them.
"Nik wanted me to check on you. He says he has some important news that he wants to share, but wanted me to make sure you were fine first."
"Yeah, I'm fine. I won't pass out again." Caelum says. "I was just too exhausted already, and then using that much power made a bad combo."
"Alright." Rebekah says, not fully believing them.
Caelum catches the look on her face, and sighs. "Will it make you feel better if you helped me downstairs? Cause I swear I feel fine."
"Fine." Rebekah mutters, helping the hybrid stand. "But you're going to hear an earful from Elijah and Nik. That's why I'm letting you get away with this."
"I've already been stuck in bed rest for a few days. I'm fine."
"Well tell them that." Rebekah retorted, as the duo walked into the living room.
The two male originals lookup, worry etched into their expressions. "Rebekah, why did you let Caelum get up?" Elijah asked, taking the said person's arm gently and leading them to the couch.
"Jesus, I'm not glass. I'm not a fragile little thing." Caelum spoke up. "I'm fine. I promise. I was just too overwhelmed with seeing my dead best friend and tired, and then I overworked myself so it turned out bad. It won't happen again." The two hesitate, and Caelum sighs. "I promise. I'll say something if I feel even the slightest bit off."
"Fine. Even if it's just a headache." Elijah said and Caelum nodded.
"Now, Nik, what did you have to say?" Caelum asks, going back to the reason they were here.
"Oh, yes Nik. What is it?" Bexs added.
Niklaus took in a deep breath and sighed. "I want to wake Kol and Finn."
And then there was silence. "Wait, really?" Caelum asks, Elijah and Rebekah on the edge of their seats.
"Yes, really."
Rebekah let out a squeal and hugged her brother tightly. "Oh thank you, Nik! I can't wait to see them again!"
"I finally get to meet them!" Caelum exclaimed, pausing. "Although both Finn and Kol will need an extensive update about the current times."
"Yes, my brothers, especially Finn, will need a history update." Elijah states. "And other essentials, which I'll have someone get for them."
"Oh, this is exciting!" Rebekah exclaims, bouncing on her feet.
"They'll need to be updated on current terms, and what's going on in this town too. Who to avoid, who's off limits, who not to hurt, etc." Caelum said.
"Current terms?" Klaus asked. "Why?"
"Well many things have changed in 900 years, Nik. Finn will probably be scandalized at what people wear today."
"Oh, yeah." He muttered.
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The door slammed open and Rebekah stalked into the room, anger radiating off her. The other three looked up; Elijah from his book, Caelum from their phone, and Klaus from his sketch. Rudy barked from his bed.
"What's wrong, Bexs?" Caelum asked as the female original sat down in a seat.
"I absolutely despise that bloody cow of your twin." She stated. "She wants to wake Mikael! She even tried to get me to help her by telling me that Nik killed Esther! I already knew!"
"WHAT!? MIKEAL!?" The other three exclaim.
"How?!" Niklaus asks, now pacing the room.
"I don't know! That stupid doppelganger won't tell me anything!" She paused. "Though she did say where he was!"
"So, what if we get there first? Put a stake through his heart?" Caelum stated.
"Where is he?" Elijah asked.
"The oldest wing of the Pickett Mausoleum, in Charlotte."
"So let's go." Nik says. "And drive a stake through his heart and watch him burn alive." Rudy barked in agreement.
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The four arrived in the cemetery, stepping out of the car. Caelum could feel the nerves radiating off of all the originals.
They took Elijah's hand, squeezing it softly. "It's going to be okay." They murmured, the other three hearing it.
The group walked through the grass, stopping when Caelum paused and pointed to a building.
"Are you sure that's it?" Niklaus asked.
"I can feel the magic block." Caelum replied. "It's him."
They exchange a look and Caelum walks forward, opening the doors and stalking inside, the other three following.
A stone coffin lay inside the metal gates, and Caelum threw the top off, revealing a desiccated male.
"God, he's ugly." Rebekah snorted at the comment and Caelum continued. "I'm glad none of you look like him."
"He probably has the stake in his coffin with him. He always carried it with him when he looked for us." Klaus states, and Caelum looks around, patting the inside.
"Ah, I found it." They say, pulling the wooden stake out and handing it to Niklaus, who studies it.
The other three exchange a look. "We'll give you time with him." Elijah murmurs, and they leave him alone as Klaus yells at his father.
Muffled yelling can be heard, but the three ignore it, and Klaus walks out after a few minutes.
"He's dead." He states, and Rebekah breaks down into sobs, Elijah holding her close. "We're finally free of him."
Caelum pulls the others into a tight hug. "We'll be okay." They murmur. "It's over."
As the four walk away, Caelum waves their hand, the building of which entombed The Hunter engulfed in flames. They don't look back.
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electric shock -e.m
أدب الهواةCaelum Gilbert wasn't all that special. Or at least they didn't think so. Who cares if they were a witch, it's not like anyone paid enough attention to realize. And sure, they had weird dreams of a man and his family, but what does that have to do w...
