BLONDIE • the mikaelsons

chapter fifty six

CHAPTER FIFTY SIX

The last person I ever expected to see in New Orleans was my twin sister. Our relationship had always been rocky but after recent events, I presumed that I would likely never see her again. The last time I had seen her, she looked as radiant as ever. Now, mascara ran down her face and her cheeks appear sunken. Despite being identical twins, my sister and I no longer looked as similar as we once had.

"Elena Gilbert!" Klaus began with a malicious grin, "I assume that the Salvatore brothers are not far behind you?"

Elena gritted her teeth before saying, "I need to speak with Emilia, it's important."

"Then by all means, speak." Kol said, gesturing for her to begin.

She swallowed nervously before saying, "I need to speak to her alone."

"Whatever you need to say can be said in front of all of us." Elijah told her sternly.

Elena visibly paled and I let out a long sigh. The sooner I found out what she wanted, the sooner she could leave.

"I wish to speak to my sister alone." I told my men, who all scowled at my decision. The Mikaelsons were reluctant to allow this but after I glared at each of them in turn, they quickly scurried out of the room. I had no doubt in my mind that they would not be far, listening in on our conversation.

I took a seat on one of the plush sofas and Elena hesitantly sat opposite me. She kept warily glancing down at my stomach, frowning in confusion. I rolled my eyes, "Yes, I'm pregnant. No, I'm not showing yet."

"Okay..." Elena replied, nodding sharply.

"Now that we have that settled, what do you want?" I asked, my tone a little harsher than I intended.

"Jeremy told me that Klaus got you pregnant but I didn't know whether or not to believe him."

I let out an exasperated sigh, "It seems we are still on that topic. Did you come here for help or just to be nosy?"

Elena shook her head adamantly, "Sorry, I was just curious. After all, I'm going to be an aunt."

"Get to the point, Elena," I prompted her, "What do you want and more importantly, why should I help you?"

"Because I'm pregnant." my sister announced and my eyebrows shot up in amusement.

"That is not possible, Elena." I told her, unable to prevent my tone from being condescending, "Just because a vampire managed to get me pregnant, it doesn't mean that the same thing has happened to you. Maybe you're just late?"

"I am pregnant!" Elena said adamantly, "I had it confirmed yesterday."

I let out a long sigh, "So you're under the impression that one of the Salvatore brothers knocked you up?"

"Of course not, vampires can't have children." she said, shaking her head, "But the thing is, being in a relationship with two people is really difficult. There are constant arguments and one evening, I just couldn't stand it anymore, so I found comfort in someone else. Surely you of all people understand?"

I remained silent for a moment, adjusting to the fact that my twin sister was actually pregnant. It still didn't explain why she needed my help.

"On the contrary, Elena, "I find that not cheating on my boyfriends is rather easy."

"Please don't judge me, Emilia." Elena groaned, resting her head in her hands, "You know what Stefan and Damon are like."

"So, who is the father?"

"Matt."

I heard an audible snort of laughter from the other room. I held a hand on my mouth to muffle the laugh that threatened to escape at any moment. Elena seemed to shrink in her seat and I cleared my throat, regaining control.

"Why do you need my help?" I asked, "Surely you don't want to trade pregnancy horror stories with me?"

She let out a humorless chuckle, "Unfortunately my problem is a little bit more serious than that. When Damon and Stefan learnt that I was pregnant, they turned off their humanities. Now, they want to kill me."

I let out a long, exasperated sigh as I stood up and began to pace the room. There were already way too many things that I was dealing with so I didn't have time for Elena's drama. Unfortunately, my decision would affect not just Elena, but her unborn child as well. As much as I resented my sister, I didn't want anything to happen to the cousin of my child.

"I'll be back in a second," I told her before retreating from the room..I immediately found the Mikaelsons standing outside the room. I motioned for them to follow me and I led them into the kitchen before shutting the door behind us. "I presumed that you heard all of that?"

"What do you want to do, Emilia?" Finn asked and I shook my head, not knowing how to answer.

"I say we kick her out." Kol said and I shot him a horrified look.

"Don't be so heartless, Kol, she is pregnant!" I gaped up at him.

"But so are you, Emilia!" he argued, "Protecting Elena will mean that you are in danger from the Salvatores. Call me heartless but I am more than willing to throw that girl to the wolves if it means keeping you safe."

"I am inclined to agree with Kol." Klaus announced but I shook my head.

"I would agree too if it was just Elena," I said, "But she is carrying my niece or nephew."

"What do you suggest we do then, Emilia?" Elijah asked as I leant against him for support.

"The Salvatore brothers need to die." I announced, feeling somewhat happy at this revelation. I was still beyond annoyed with Damon for kidnapping me. Frankly, I was surprised that he had lived to tell the tale.

"Very well," Klaus nodded before looking towards his brothers, "We can make a game out of it. The first one who kills a Salvatore gets to spend the night with Emilia."

I chuckled at his suggestion and nodded, "I am more than happy to be the prize. The winner can do whatever they like to me."

"Wonderful!" Klaus grinned, his eyes sparkling.

"Elena can remain here with me whilst you're out." I told them but Finn shook his head.

"I'll remain here to keep you safe."

"And forfeit your chance to spend the night with Emilia?" Kol teased his brother.

"Yes, believe it or not, her safety is more important to me than a quick rut in the hay." Finn answered, crossing his arms as he scowled at his younger brother.

"There would be nothing quick about it." I told him with a saucy wink, causing his cheeks to flame red.

"It is settled then," Elijah said decisively, "Niklaus, Kol and I shall leave to hunt down the Salvatore brothers."

We all nodded in agreement.

"I still can't believe that Elena is pregnant." I grumbled, "Why does she always have to copy me?"

"Don't worry, love," Nik said, leaning down to kiss my forehead, "Our kid is going to be so much cuter."

"The Mikaelson genes are far superior to the Donavon ones." I nodded with a faint smile.

Elijah, Klaus and Kol hurried away to prepare for their outing, leaving me in the kitchen with Finn. I sighed and buried my face into the comfort of his chest, inhaling his scent. Finn stroked a soothing hand through my hair.

"Are you alright, sweetheart?" he asked, looking down at me with a tender expression.

"Not really because now I have to go and socialize with Elena."

A/N: sorry, I know y'all hate Elena but this is necessary to the plot. Don't worry though, she'll be gone in a few chapters

I have just published a brand new Mikaelson fic called Damned! I really enjoy writing it and the main character, Evangeline, is a slightly less horny version of Emilia. I really hope that you go and check it out!

Originally published: November 22nd 2024