Too young, too fragile (Klaus Mikaelson ff)

Chapter 8

Klaus and Caroline hurried to the school as fast as they could, just to find the distressed Henrik rocking back and forth in the counselor's office. She calmly explained how Henrik had beaten up two other kids and turned to this behaviour which she found concerning so he called Freya and Elijah, but because she couldn't reach them she called Klaus.

-I'm sure he had a good reason to punch those kids. What did they say to him?

-I don't think this is relevant now. We would like to suspend Henrik for physical violence.

-What did they say? Did they call him weird? Slow? Or..?

-Umm...They called him...I'd rather write it down.

She scribbled on a piece of paper then handed it to Caroline.

The paper read 'retard-rik'.

-So this a hate crime. -Klaus exclaimed calmly looking at the woman - I'm ready to hear what kind of punishment his bully will get.

-Hate crime? No no...We gave the kid after school detention...

-Why not? The kid called my autistic brother a slur and got less punishment than his victim. I'm curious to hear how this isn't a hate crime against a disabled person. What do you think Caroline, the public will love this story. We will sue you.

-Sue..? - the counselor was shaking like jello - I...I think we can discuss Henrik's punishment. What about detention?

-When?

-After school

-For how long?

-Half...Half a year?

Klaus stood up and started walking towards Henrik.

-What about a month...?

-Come Henrik, we sue down these guys' pants. - he offered his hand to Henrik who stood up and hugged him tightly

-Fine...No detention. Just please, don't sue us.

-Fine by me. - he smiled evilly

After they got to the car Henrik finally calmed down. They decided to get some ice cream on the way home.

-I didn't know you could be so ruthless Klaus. You surprised me, I barely managed to keep my poker face. And I didn't know he is...you know. - she whispered the last part

-Jo saw his list and suggested he has it, after hearing the description I'm almost certain he has it. And I'll suggest to Freya that we homeschool him.

-Or find a school that can accommodate him.

-Yeah sure... - he closed his eyes painfully grinning

-Klaus...We can go home. You could use some rest I think.

-No...I promised Henrik ice cream

-I can take him later.

-Would you...?

-Yes. Elijah will be home soon, we wait for him then go.

-I can be alone, love, I'm not a baby.

-Your doc specifically asked that we not leave you alone.

-Carolineeeee!

-Fine. But you call if you need anything.

-You'll be away for like half an hour at maximum. I'll be fine

Niklaus laid down and Caroline left with Henrik. All of a sudden Niklaus started to feel awful, he started to vomit like never before, even blood came up. His face was pale and started to get a blue-ish shade. His body was weak, he barely managed to keep his posture, in panic he reached for his phone and called Elijah sobbing.