Grimm girl

Chapter 8

I didn't know how long it really took before Nick arrived back at the university, but for me it seemed like hours. My thoughts went everywhere, from the dead reaper to Emma's shocked face when she had looked at me. She was afraid... of me. It hurt, knowing that, although I would never hurt her, she hated me just because of what I was. And Ethan... I began to cry again, not noticing a man stood in the shadows of the school building watching me. But before he could approach me, I felt an arm around my shoulder and I looked up. Nick was looking at me with worried eyes. Are you okay? Did he hurt you? I wiped away the tears. "Just a few scratches, nothing I can't handle." I said, my voice sounding flat. What happened exactly? He asked, looking at the body of the reaper. "Emma..." My voice baulked a little. "Emma and I were walking to our cars when we had a small conversation with Dean, Ethan and some others when that reaper suddenly came from behind a tree and attacked me. I could kill it but..." But Emma and Ethan saw what you are right? Nick sounded sad and I nodded. "Emma ran away... and Ethan... Ethan told me not to come near his family anymore." I started to cry again and he kneeled down, hugging me. I am sure they will come around. "You didn't see them Nick... you didn't see their faces." I buried my face against his chest. "They will never speak to me again." I was lifted from the ground and I blinked, Nick smiled down at me. We're going home, getting some tea and then we'll come with a plan for this. He put me in the car. Wait here, I'll take care of the body first. He took over 30 minutes before he came back again. While driving home, Nick's phone rang and he looked at the screen. The hospital. He took it quickly. Burkhardt... yes... all right, I'll come straight away. He declined and smiled. Juliette is awake! I smiled brightly. "That's awesome! Let's go!" He drove us to the hospital and we ran in, Nick first of course. Some doctors and nurses were all standing around Juliette's room, so I stayed back. Nick on the other hand ran in and kissed her. I smiled lightly, finally some happy ending. But that stopped when everyone started to gasp. I frowned. "What is going on?" I asked a nurse. She... doesn't recognize her boyfriend. I frowned, walking closer. Juliette seemed shocked, looking at Nick, even crawling somewhat back. Nick's face was desperate. It is me Juliette... Nick. I walked into the room and Juliette's face went to me. Elena? What are you doing here? I blinked, even more confused now. She recognized me but she couldn't recognize Nick... What the hell? "Um..." I began. "We heard you were awake so we went to check on you." My brother looked from me to Juliette and back. I walked besides Juliette's bed. "You... remember me?" She took my hand with a smile. Of course I remember you! You live with me! Nick exhaled sharply. "Yeah..." I said. "So does Nick... you know... your boyfriend... my brother..." I pointed at Nick and Juliette frowned at him. You two are brother and sister... then why do I not know you? The doctor stepped in. She is probably just confused. I am sure she will remember everything tomorrow again. I nodded and pulled Nick up as well. "I am glad you're awake again." Yeah... Juliette said, in thoughts. "Then I think we will see you tomorrow." Nick seemed too shocked to answer so I did. Yes, see you tomorrow! Juliette said and I pulled Nick with me. This was bad...

"The doctor is probably right Nick, I am sure she will get her memory back in no time. She is just confused because she just woke up." The whole ride home I tried to support Nick, but he seemed down. Adalind did this... He growled suddenly, it was the first thing he had said. I'll make sure she will pay for this. "And how exactly do you want to find her?" I challenged. "You don't even know where to start looking." I'll find a way. I took his hand. "I am sure you will, but for now we have to focus on Juliette. Don't think the worst just yet, we're going to find out more tomorrow." We arrived at home, seeing two figures on our porch. Who the hell comes to visit at this time a day. Nick muttered and we stepped out, walking there. I froze when I saw Emma and Ethan waiting for us. Emma's eyes were red and puffy, but she immediately ran past Nick and threw her arms around my neck, I barely caught her. "Whoah, easy there." Oh Elena, I am so sorry! I blinked. I should have never ran away... I was just shocked and... Emma was crying so hard she had to stop talking and I comforted her. "Hey, it is okay, I understand." N-No, it is not okay... the point is... to me... it doesn't matter that you're a grimm. You're my best friend and I know you would never hurt me. I blinked away my own tears. "I would always protect you Emma... it doesn't matter that you're a blutbad either." She suddenly froze and stared at Nick. Does he... Nick smiled at her. I do. He assured her. S-So you're a... She stuttered and he nodded. I am a grimm too, but don't worry. I will not hurt you. We're not like that. She smiled at him and I nodded to the door. "Let's go inside and get something to drink, then we can really talk about this." Good idea. We walked up to Ethan again and he blushed in embarrassment. Look Elena, I am really... I shook my head, shutting him up. "There is nothing to be sorry about." I said. "I get it, I have a scary face." We all laughed now. Three questions though... Ethan said. "Sure, ask away." You knew we're... I nodded. "Yes, I knew and I didn't care, that's why I didn't tell you." Since when? He asked. "Since the day in the restaurant... Emma woged when she was surprised by something you said." He nodding, thinking. All right... last question. I raised my eyebrows and he blushed. Do you still want to go on that date Friday? Emma and I laughed and I nodded. "Of course I want to silly!" He started to grin and... did something I would have never expect. He pulled me in his arms and crashed his lips down on mine. I blinked, but immediately returned the kiss. Emma started to whistle, but I didn't even notice. All right you two, that's enough. Nick crossed his arms but with a teasingly glance in his eyes. I am still a grimm AND a cop so I can arrest you if you hurt my little sister young man. "Nick!" I snarled at him, but Ethan chuckled. Don't worry mister Burkhardt, I don't have any intention of hurting your sister. The quite opposite to be exact. I blushed deeply and pulled both Emma and Ethan with me inside.

The weeks after that were... quite normal. Full of chaos... but normal. First of all, Emma and Ethan became a constant factor in my life. Emma learned my everything she knew about the Wesen world. I told her about the species I had seen so far AND I showed her one of aunt Marie's books, though I didn't show her the trailer... yet. I also told her about my mom... and my dad and she almost freaked out. First when I told her my mother was still alive... and second when I told her I was royal. I have heard about a 'bastard' princess who is missing till now and who is personally legitimized, but I thought it were just rumours. "Let's keep it that way..." I groaned and she nodded. Agree. And then there was Ethan. We started dating, even telling his parents about it. They seemed very happy, though I wondered who that would go when I would tell them I was a grimm. Both Emma and Ethan told me NOT to do that, as they both hated and feared the grimms more than anything. It wouldn't even surprise me if they had called the reaper. They would if they only heard a rumour about a grimm nearby. Ethan had said and that made me kind of scared. Though mister miss Norwood seemed to be in perfect control... always. Now back to the chaos... A few days after her awakening, Juliette was released from the hospital. She still couldn't remember Nick and that hit him really hard. The weird thing was, she remembered me, Monroe, Hank, captain Renard... even Rosalee. She remembered everyone EXCEPT Nick. I helped them both as best as I could, but it was hard. Another thing was that Hank turned into a Kehrseite-Schlich-Kennen, this is a normal human who is aware of the Wesen world. A relief for Nick, he didn't have to lie to him anymore AND Hank could help better. "I can't believe it is exactly a year ago since I first came here." I sat on the couch in our living room, drinking tea with Juliette. She smiled at me. Me neither... and you're no burden Elena, I am happy you live here. I smiled back. It was still easy to talk to Juliette, though sometimes it felt like I was careful around her. Because her memory loss, it was hard not to say things and get her sad. Nick wasn't the only one who went through a rough time. I could see she really wanted to remember him, but she simply just couldn't. I believe this calls for a sort of party. What about I'm going to make your favourite, we are opening a bottle of wine and we celebrate it with the tw... three of us. She corrected herself quickly and I smiled. "I would love that." My phone started to ring and I dug it out of my pocket, frowning when I saw an private number. "If it is a telemarketing thing I'm going to hang up immediately." I muttered and took it. "Elena Burkhardt..." Elena? Some panting came from the other side of the phone and I frowned, recognizing the voice. "Dean? Is it you?" Please Elena, you have to help me! I know I have been mean to you but some of my friends got crazy and they are trying to kill me! I heard the panic in his face and made my decision. "All right, where are you?" I'm at the soccer field, hiding. Please hurry. "On my way..." I hung up and smiled at Juliette. "I have to help a friend, I'm back before dinner." All right, have fun. I grabbed my car keys quickly. "Don't think so..." I muttered and quickly drove to school. Taking the dagger out of my bag, I walked to the sport fields warily. "Now where are you Dean..." And why am I even helping you... I thought to myself. Elena! Dean's voice came from behind me and I turned around... he was not alone. A tall male held a knife against Dean's throat while almost strangling him. Next to him stood four others. Damn... there was no way I could win this. "What do you want? Let him go!" I said and the man looked at me. We're sorry it has to go this way your highness... I froze, I knew who they were even before I saw the tattoo on their hands... they were from the Verrat. The Verrat is a powerful Wesen organization that serves the seven royal houses. We have orders from your family to take you back home. "I won't go with you... they are NOT my family." I growled. Feisty now aren't we... A new voice came from behind the group Verrat and he stepped through. The man was around... 35 years old, black curly hair and a perfect suit. How very nice to meet you... My name is Eric Renard, your older brother. He smiled as my eyes widened. You know... you're very cute. "Oh?" I challenged him, recovering quickly. "Why?" His smile turned into a grin. Because you think you have a choice in this matter. Two man grabbed me from behind and I started struggling, but a third one held a rag, filled with which I presumed was a sort of drug against my nose and mouth. After a few second I started to feel dizzy, my vision turned narrow. The last thing I heard and saw, was Dean being thrown to the ground and Eric's face filling my vision. Don't worry sweet sister, we'll take good care of you and before you know we are back in Vienna... where you belong. Then... it turned all black.

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