It All Ends In Death

Where it all began

Anastasia

It was said that the perfect family would cure anything. They provided support, compassion, comfort, and unconditional love. Be there for you when times get tough. A mother that adored everything you did and offered more than what was asked. A father who worked a full time job to put food on the table, but he didn't love you any less. If you were lucky you would have siblings, and they would keep you Company during those quiet times. Maybe even a dog to sit with you, even if you were sleeping. that's all found in fairy tales and stories. For Anastasia it wasn't that easy. Let's start from the beginning, shall we?

Rebekah Mikaelson, she was loved within her village especially by a gentleman named Jonathon.. he adored her.. maybe it was because of her blonde hair- or maybe her personality.. but it was enough for them to talk.. Rebekah was 16- about to turn 17. In those days it was common for someone to turn up pregnant, it was also common to get married as well. But let's not jump the gun here... Jonathan followed her around like a lost puppy, and Bex allowed him too.. they would disappear for hours at a time, talking in the field of flowers. They talked about starting a life together, getting married and living together.. She didn't know she was pregnant till the day her water broke.. she had informed Jonathon but her mother wouldn't let him past..  that was also the day her brother was murdered by wolves. Rebekah spent the next 15 hours in labor. her mother Esther was not pleased as it ruined her plans for her family. Bex begged and begged for her mother to save her child- and instead of supporting young Rebekah in the failed choices she had made- she denied her plea, simply saying to her that the young girl had brought this upon herself... Rebekah would give birth, Esther hovering by to snatch the child once she was done.. After many many hours of Rebekah bickering back and forth with her mother- Esther came in there full face tears.. to tell her daughter that her child had not made it. Instantly Rebekah's heart shattered- it was as if she had been struck by lightning. Unable to move, unable to speak, and unable to breathe. Maybe that's why she went along with her mothers plans in the end.. because there was nothing else..

Anastasia Mikaelson was born that night at 1:42 am. Esther had taken the child, and dropped her on the doorstep off on a random doorstep. Lucky for her, Johnaton had been keeping tabs with Esther. Following her even. The 1 night  he decided to follow her- might have been one of the best choices he has ever made. He watched her drop the little crying girl, on the ground; without even a note. But he knew that was his child-only because Esther was the one doing this. Rebekah would've fought for this child, he knew she would've. Esther rushed away, leaving the crying baby there in the cold. Eventually once she cried enough the little nice people would come- but they never did.. leaving her crying there for many minutes. 10 turned to 20, 20 turned to 50, 50 turned into an hour.. you get the gist. But Jonathon ran to retrieve her, cradling her in his arms as they walked down the little gravely road. He knew nothing of raising a child. He himself had none, till now of course. He was clueless.. but he was thankful that he was there at the right time. But he knew she needed a name, and he decided on Anastasia Mikaelson; after her mother. He never heard from Rebekah again, it was as if she disappeared.. deep down he wondered why she just vanished- she would've made a wonderful mother.

He spent many days talking with the townsfolk, some even babysat her while he went to work. On his way to work one evening, he caught a glimpse of Esther. She and Mikael were chatting. He couldn't make anything out of it but the word kids. He tiptoed closer and listened to what they were saying. Esther admitted to what she had done to the child to Mikael. She was feeling guilty for what she had done, and held in her tight grasp was a jar-like thing filled with something. Esther went on with her sentence. Saying she had gotten what remained of the serum she had created for her children. She also spoke about what it did to them, and everything in between... but she only had the serum just so she could give it to Rebekah's child. Mikeal yelled at her- scolding her. You must not feel guilty- it was for the best, remember what happened to our dear freya; that was his statement to her before he stormed off. The Original witch stood there.. unsure on what to do.. she just placed the container on the ground, stepping on it to crush it; then she just walked off. Jonathon then rushed to it. Seeing the structure of the jar-like thing cracking. Putting his hands in the dirt he began to surround it in mud, because once it was hardened it would create a new wall around it. What was this stuff? He asked himself that many many times while looking at this stuff. It was a dark red, nearly black. He remembered what Esther had said about this.. what her kids had to become and that they could live forever. He was amazed; no he was fascinated with this. Once it had hardened the liquid inside stayed; it had at least a shot glass worth. Maybe a shot glass and a half at most. Jonathon made the choice to keep it for his daughter that way she had a chance to meet her mother.. even if she wasn't alive anymore; at least he had the option.