𝐁𝐥𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐒𝐢𝐩𝐡𝐨𝐧- 𝐊𝐥𝐚𝐮𝐬 𝐌𝐢𝐤𝐚𝐞𝐥𝐬𝐨𝐧 [𝐓𝐎]

𝑪𝒉𝒂𝒑𝒕𝒆𝒓 𝟑

At Rebekah's Home

"Once upon a time, there was a majestic king who lived with his noble brother in a kingdom where music and art were celebrated. The king did not foresee having a child, but he lived in an enchanted land where all things were possible. In time, he was blessed with a beautiful baby daughter, for whom he wished only peace." says Rebekah 

Hope coos at Rebekah happily, and Rebekah smiles at her.

"Still, the king had demons who pursued him. There was a ruthless beast who wanted to take the kingdom for her own. Armed with a pack of untamed creatures, she drove the other magical creatures from the land. And, there was a wicked sorceress with enchanted stones that weakened the king every full moon. Seeing the shadow his enemies cast upon his home, the king was driven to send his beloved princess away, convincing all who remained that she was forever lost."

"The king, in his sorrow, turned away from the world. The castle closed its doors, and the kingdom fell. Some say that the only light that shines in the castle illuminates the shadow of the once majestic king in the room meant for his child. But, as the ruthless beasts took rule over the fallen king's realm, little did they know that he and his brother would not rest until their enemies were vanquished. For they believed that one day, they would heal their kingdom and bring their precious princess home so that she might live happily ever after." Hope fell asleep by the time she finished the story.

"That was a beautiful story." comments Akane, "And to the extent of my knowledge, about the Mikaelsons, that will be true very soon."

"I assume Marcel must have shared stories about us?" 

"Yeah, he did. That guy was always yapping about the blonde girl he fell in love with, and how her brother would never let them be together," she smirked at the vampire

Rebekah shakes her head in amusement and asks, "What about you?"

Akane looks up from the book in her hand, "What about me?"

"Have you ever been in love?"

"No," she said a little too quickly, "I- I was too busy to protect and survive, I never thought about it." she blatantly lied to her, she didn't want to even think about him. He was too good for her maybe that's why he was taken away from her. She looks at the promise ring on her finger, the same ring that he gave her. 

"It's alright, Akane, you are young, you have time to have your epic love." Akane hummed at the statement. Noticing the awkward pause Rebekah asks a question on a whim.

"How is that red hair color  always so shiny, it's been 4 months you have been with us, and I have never seen go to a hair salon even once!"

Akane chuckles at Rebekah's question and replies, "That's because it is very much real, this red color is because of my powers"

"It's pretty and beautiful, I guess it is an absolute blessing to have dyed hair without using chemicals" 

Both the girls smile at each other.