The Prince of Mystic Falls

141. Safe Distance

Pairing: Kol/Erik (M/m) switch- 5x

Mystic Falls, Virginia

Mikaelson Mansion

Tuesday, January 16, 2011

9:43pm

Penny was just waking up.

"Elijah, she's starting to stir," Vanessa said in relief.

"Where's my dad? What happened? My arm hurts," Penny said in her typical whining voice. She held her arm for a minute and then let it go. There was only a small mark there.

"Sorry, dear. What do you remember?" Vanessa asked softly.

"Just this guy in a bright flowery shirt telling me to go to sleep. I was crying because you made Daddy spank me and then I don't know...," Penny accused.

"I didn't make your dad spank you. You know why you got spanked, now that's enough of that, Penelope. Let me see your arm. That man might have taken your blood, a little anyway," Vanessa shared.

Elijah stood behind Vanessa looking concerned. This had to be an inside job. Very few people knew those codes. Elijah was having the security company review all the workers who were finishing up the fourth floor.

"Penny, I am so sorry this happened," Elijah said suddenly. He bent down and smoothed Penny's black hair back.

"Is my dad gone again?" Penny asked.

"Yes, dear. I'm sorry, but he had to go to New Orleans. He didn't want to leave you, but they needed him. We'll take care of you. Can you stay in here with the boys?" Elijah asked with a smile.

"Yeah, okay," Penny turned to the side and rubbed her backside and scowled at Vanessa.

"Penny, you and Finn got paddled because of your own behavior. It's bedtime. I'm going to go check on the boys and see what is taking them so long to brush their teeth. Let Vanessa check your rear end and make sure you are okay," Elijah said.

Vanessa whispered, "Can she even take blood to be healed anymore? I'll check her, but I'd be afraid to give her my blood."

Elijah nodded, "That's a good point. If she needs it, I'll give her a drop of my blood to start with. Niklaus wasn't smacking her hard, from my vantage point, but of course it's hard to tell. I think she is being dramatic, but I don't want her going to bed without us double checking that she is okay."

Vanessa waited until Elijah shut the door.

"Penny, flip over. I just want to check and make sure you are not too sore or that man didn't push you down on the ground," Vanessa explained.

"No, I am fine," Penny said hiding her face in her pillow.

"Penny, please, let me check quickly. We can go in the bathroom if you like," Vanessa said gently.

"Fine," Penny said letting Vanessa check her backside. It was completely pale and unblemished to Vanessa's relief.