Our Secrets

New Life

Elena's Point of View:

I screamed in fear, calling Kol's name, before seeing Marcel fall to the ground lifeless. I look up to see Kol, angry and yet shocked.

I wipe my tears away but more fall. Kol immediately wrapped his arms around me and kissed my head comforting me, "It's okay. He won't hurt you. I promise you darling."

I wrap my arms around his waist lightly, trying to catch my breath. I was so scared, "I'm so glad you were here..."

"Me too. Are you okay? You're not hurt are you?" He pulled away, examining me, looking for any injuries.

I shook my head and took his hands, needing the comfort, "I'm fine, I was just scared and freaked out..."

Kol kissed my head, "I won't let anything happen to you, darling."

I kept his hands close staying close, and closed my eyes, leaning my head on his chest.

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The next morning I laid down on the sofa, eating some pancakes I had made for myself. Kol had gone out again, probably for some blood...

I get up and put my dishes down before feeling a wet feeling in my pants. I frown before groaning in pain. What could-my water just broke...I am going to give birth...

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"One more push darling. I know you can do this darling." Kol held my hand and kissed it.

I pushed while screaming in pain, with all the strength I had in me before hearing a high pitched cry.

"You have a healthy baby girl, Miss Gilbert."

I lean my head back, in relief. I have a healthy baby, that's all I need to know. I look to my side and see Kol smiling in awe, following his gaze I see a baby girl. I reach out to hold my baby, holding her close to me.

"I...wow..." Kol smiled tearfully, kissing my head and sitting next to me, "Charlotte Mikaelson."

"Perfect." I reply softly, and kiss Charlotte's head, keeping her close before giving her carefully to Kol so he can hold her.

"We have such a perfect family." Kol smiled and cradled Charlotte close to his chest, holding her protectively. I look up at Kol, in awe. I have never seen him like this...well I never thought I would. It is Kol Mikaelson we are talking about, an original no one would have imagined settling down and being a father. Nor being so protective, or loving or making someone feel so loved.

"Why are you looking at me like that darling?" Kol smiled softly, not moving his eyes from Charlotte.

I laugh softly, "I love you both so much."

"I love you both too, so much."

I smiled and closed my eyes so I could rest, falling into the darkness of sleep.

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I open my eyes. I am at home...I must have been discharged from the hospital and brought home by Kol. I smile happily to myself, before getting up and checking on Charlotte, who was tucked in her crib opposite our bed. I kiss her head, softly, so she wouldn't wake. She was so peaceful. I was so happy, and excited, to have a child of my own. I laugh softly to myself and go downstairs finding Kol sprawled out on the sofa.

"Hey." I whisper standing in front of him, letting him know I was awake.

"Darling." Kol pulled me into his lap and wrapped his arms around my waist.

I smile and cuddle into him, staying close, "Charlotte is perfect, you are perfect, everything is perfect..." I murmur into his shoulder, still feeling physically tired.