Falling From Grace- A Klaus Mikaelson Love Story

Chapter 51- Haunting Resemblance

WARNINGS: Mentions of Bullying; Mentions of Character Death

Hope and Klaus looked at the stars while sitting on the roof of the compound. Klaus bought them both milkshakes as well.

"Hey, Dad... Or Klaus, um, what I said earlier," Hope said, "I meant it, y'know? I'm happy I found you."

"Hope, I have to tell you something. You're not gonna like it very much. In fact, you may hate me after," Klaus sighed, "It was before I knew you existed. Your mother was killed. And..."

"You killed her," Hope finished, making Klaus stare.

"How did you...?"

"Werewolves talk and kids are cruel," Hope said, giving a weak smile, "At first I was angry, but after talking to Axel, I found out you didn't know about me. You were angry, vengeful, and impulsive then."

"Axel said I was impulsive," Klaus asked.

"He didn't. As I said, werewolves talk," Hope said, "Why did she meet with you that day?"

"She was trying to negotiate the peace treaty. I was already in a bad mood. I didn't give her the time of day and... Let's just say you have your mother's boldness," Klaus said.

"What was she like before she... Died," Hope asked.

"She was a survivor. She was beautiful and strong. People either loved her or hated her," Klaus said, "She had a fiery attitude."

Hope chuckled lightly.

"Do you regret it," Hope asked, speaking of him killing her.

"Very much so, yes. That guilt haunts me every time I look at you," Klaus said, "You resemble her a lot."

"Dad, I don't want to be weak," Hope said, making Klaus look at her, "I want to be stronger and faster. I want to become a full tribrid. Right now I'm only a werewolf and witch but... Can you help me become one? Can you teach me how to fight?"

"Are you sure that's what you want," Klaus asked, "That's a lot..."

"Yes. If I'm going to live in New Orleans and be the daughter of Klaus Mikaelson and Axel Morningstar, I would like to become stronger like them," Hope said, making him smile.

"I'll talk to your father about it," Klaus said, "See what he says."

"Why not go behind his back," Hope suggested.

"I rather not piss him off... Again. I've dealt with that too and it's not a picnic," Klaus said, recalling moments he's upset Axel, "Are you ready to go inside?"

Hope nodded. Klaus hopped down first before Hope followed him.

Klaus noticed Chuck and Lucifer sitting with Axel, Elijah, Rebekah, and Jack. Axel stood up, making Chuck turn around.

"Klaus, I'd like you to meet someone," Axel smiled, motioning to the two men, "This is my father and grandfather."

Klaus had to do some quick math before it dawned on him. His grandfather and father were God and the Devil.

"Oh, God," Klaus muttered nervously.

"Please, call me Chuck," Chuck smiled, extending his hand.