The Prince of Mystic Falls

172. Ground Hog Day

Pairing: Klaus/Jeremy (M/m) paddle (mild)

"This is one time where television really fails to capture the true excitement of a large squirrel predicting the weather."

- Phil Connors from Groundhog Day (1993)

Mystic Falls, Virginia

Mikaelson Mansion

Tuesday, February 1, 2011

9:46 pm

Kitchen/Dining Room

Freya and Keelin went up to check on the kids and tell everyone to come down for cake. Elijah puttered around and put out more food and drinks. He felt an intense energy that was hard to tamp down. It was like he was tired, but he would forever be too wired to sleep.

The kids streamed down.

Keelin was holding Rosie and Elijah was delighted to see the beautiful little red hair dressed in her zip up pajamas. He held her on his hip as he poured champagne into glasses.

Finn and Henrik wanted to help, but then ran outside to see what Sadie was. Vanessa yelled at them to come back in as it was cold. Finally, the dog and boys came trotting back into the house.

Kol came in from the back, the others were still hunting.

"Kol! There you are, feeling better? I heard you had quite a spell," Elijah said putting Rosie down to pet the dog.

"Indeed, I did. Allow me to congratulate you two," Kol said kissing Vanessa and shaking Elijah's hand. Elijah knew something was off.

"Thank you, Brother. But is something wrong? You don't seem quite yourself," Elijah pressed as he took another try of food out of the refrigerator.

"What would be wrong? All's well that end's well, right?" Kol said as he popped an olive into his mouth.

Soon the kids called Kol into the great room and Elijah thought no more of it.

The party lasted until about 11pm. The adults crowded around the kitchen island talking and drinking. The younger kids were allowed to stay up late with the older kids.

"So Rebekah, how long can you and Davina stay?" Klaus asked.

"Another day or so. Freya, I feel fine, just jumpy, but it would be nice if we could siphon off some of this energy," Rebekah shared.

Dr. Martin had been talking to Lucy and Bonnie. He came in.

"Have you considered creating a mora miserium?" Dr. Martin asked simply.

"I'm not familiar with it," Freya admitted.

"It's a tool used by, let us say, certain sects of witches to withhold the ill effects of dark magic. Another name for it is a sandclock," Dr. Martin shared.

"So the excess energy could be put into this device? That would alleviate a lot of stress. Could you show me how to make one?" Freya inquired.

"Well, actually, I wouldn't mind showing all the young witches here, too. It would be good practice for them. Is there some place we could work?" Dr. Martin said.

Luka interrupted, "But Dad, it's getting late, we have school tomorrow."

"You're right, Son. How about you take Bonnie home? I'll show Ms. Mikaelson here and she can show the kids another time. Does that plan work for you? I'm a bit of a night owl myself," Dr. Martin revealed.

"That would be perfect," Freya chimed in.

Dr. Martin gave Luka the keys. Lucy said she would catch Bonnie at home later. She wanted to stay and see this. Bonnie did not see Jeremy's jealous glare as Luka helped Bonnie into her coat and tied her scarf around her neck. There was something shady about the guy. Jeremy didn't trust him at all.