THE HEIR APPARENT.

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This was a story started but never finished by Nostalgic Universe,

I am adopting it and will finish it. It was up for adoption.

I have also rewritten Klaus and Tatia, because Klayleylovers can't have Klaus loving any other Woman but Hayley.

This is a LONG short story.

This is a LONG short story

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CHAPTER 1.

1810.

Klaus paused for a moment before knocking at the door and then waited patiently, mentally preparing himself to face him, to face his demands. A moment later, on getting permission, he pushed the door open and entered. Seeing his Brother's back, he knew it was something of importance and a moment later, he knew why he was summoned. He braced himself for the news as his eyes went to his Mother, who was sitting near the fireplace looking lovely and composed as always and his Father standing near the window gazing out. He walked towards his Father and said "Father, you asked for me?"

Mikael turned towards him and said in a detached voice, "Elijah tells me that Elizabeth is with Child again. When are you giving us an Heir as your Brother has failed to produce one?"

Klaus sighed as his suspicions came true. "Father, Tatia and I want nothing more than to have a Child but by some ill fate she has not been able to carry the Child for long," Klaus lied easily about him wanting a Child with the Woman he had been forced to Marry.

Mikael said, "I know and that is why your Mother and I have decided you are to be Married again."

Klaus gaped at him and then towards Elijah who too was gaping at their Father. Elijah said "Father... Elizabeth..."

"It is none of her concern Elijah," Mikael cut him off as he spoke.

Elijah was lost for words for a moment, unable to understand how Mikael could think that it would not concern Elizabeth. He, at last said "Father, Tatia is her Sister. Naturally it concerns us."

Mikael said coldly "Tatia is not just her Sister. She is Niklaus's Wife who had been unable to fulfil her duty as a Wife. She has not been able to provide a Child to him. At least your Wife has provided you with Children, albeit they are girls."

Klaus turned towards his Mother who said "Niklaus I bore Mikael Four Children. I expect your Wives to bear Children for you too."

Before he could say anything Mikael interjected "Son's! I expect your Wives to bear Son's to you, just like your Mother did to me."

Klaus's gaze went to Elijah who was in an absolute state of shock, his own heart was racing at a tremendous speed, knowing well that his Father would do what he was saying if his demand was not met. His thoughts went to finally not having to be Married to Tatia but then his Father would match him with someone else he had no attraction or affection for and he would not be told again whom he should Wed.

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