Raised By A Vampire

Chapter 15

Hazel had been reading in her room at the boarding house when Death appeared next to her. Jumping at the surprise, "Jeez! Don't do that!" Finally calming her heartrate, she asked "What's going on?"

"Somehow the witch is here. Those who helped her, their souls have been reaped to be never more."

Hazel paled, "Oh no, I need to get to Nik." Hurrying to get dressed, she asked the question even if she already had an idea, "Who's the witch?"

"Ester Mikaelson" Death replied.

Sighing at what she knew she had to do, she nodded. "I'll be sure to send her back, can you make sure she's not a problem after this?" 

Death nodded, "Of course, Mistress."

Hazel nodded and began to pull her magic around herself. 

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Hazel had tried to call Nik at least thirty times. Damon offered to meet her at the Originals, but she was terrified he would be hurt. Especially since no one was answering her calls. She had just apparated to outside the house and hurried inside. The house was silent, no sign of Nik or his siblings. Worried Ester already had them, she sent her magic out to find them. It showed they were in the dining room.

Making herself invisible, Hazel entered the room and found Ester fawning over Finn while the others watched from a distance. She had made her way over to Nik and gripped his hand in hers. He squeezed hers in return. Standing on her tip toes, she put a silencing bubble around them. "It was her, Death came to me."

Nik gave a single nod before whispering, "She linked us. Finn offered to die, to end us." He couldn't see her but could tell she had heard him with her grip on his hand.

"Take my blood and give me yours" she whispered, an idea coming to her.

Nik was about to refuse when he felt his wrist slice open. Hazel took as much as she could without being seen. Finishing, she sliced her wrist and held it up to his mouth. His siblings could smell her blood because they all glanced at Nik. Once he finished, Hazel healed herself.

Nik could tell something was different, he normally felt high when he drank from Hazel. This time, he felt powerful. This must be how Hazel felt. He whispered to his siblings, "Get ready."

Hazel knew her eyes were black, she could feel her magic spreading out and covering the siblings. Once she knew they were protected, she became visible.

Ester turned, confused, "How did you get in here?" She paled when she looked the girl over.

Nik came to stand by Hazel, "What do you need from me luv?"

"Keep Finn away."

He nodded and motioned to the others. They ambushed Finn, leaving Ester vulnerable. 

"I'm the Original witch! You can't stop what I've begun! I must redeem myself with my sisters!"

"I can and will. You're no match for me, nature witch." Hazel growled, gathering more magic. 

"There is no one more powerful than I! I escaped Death and a mere girl won't be the one to send me back."

"You're trying to kill my family. We know you're planning to kill all vampires. You're a selfish bitch who will pay." Hazel threw her magic at Ester, encasing her hands and legs in stone.

"How" the woman gasped.

Nik walked over to Hazel when the threats were immobilized. He could see the power still flowing through her, like the night she broke his curse. "Luv" black eyes met his.