Always & Forever A Mikaelson {Sequel to Klaus' Daughter Is A Lockwood}

Run in With Marcel and a Stake

THE FRENCH QUARTER

As Nicole was jogging past Rousseau's she felt a presence behind her. She continued to jog but grabbed the stake up her right sleeve. She pulled it out right as a figure appeared in front of her. In that split second, without thinking of seeing who it was she plunged the stake into her attackers lower abdomen. "Dammit Nicole!" It was Marcel. Nicole's eyes widened in fear. "Marcel?! Oh god I am so sorry!" She quickly pulled the stake out and looked around to make sure no one was watching. It was still early so no one was really out and about yet. Nicole pulled her right sleeve up and offered her wrist. "here, drink." She insisted. "thanks kid but your dad would skin me alive. I'll heal." He says trying to be brave. "Marcel stop being tough. I wont tell if you wont." She says with a wink. He vamps them into the alley next to Rousseau's. Nicole puts her wrist out to him again. "You're sure?" Marcel asks. Nicole rolls her eyes and huffs in frustration. "Marcel I just staked you and the least I can do is give you my blood to help you heal. Please just drink." Nicole says pleadingly. Marcel nodded. His fangs extended , he grabbed her wrist and slowly bit down. Nicole winces as his fangs cut into her skin but the pain fades after a moment or two. He pulls his fangs out after about 30 seconds. "Thanks Nic." He says wiping his mouth. "No problem." She says with a smile. Marcel then bites into his own wrist. "Woah! What are you doing?" Nicole asks surprised. "You need to heal too kid. Klaus will flip if he sees the bite." He says pushing his wrist toward her. "Ugh fine but only because I don't want dad to use your skin as a throw rug." She replies with a smirk. Marcel returns her smirk and puts his wrist in her mouth. Nicole grimaced at the taste of the blood as it hit her taste buds. She hated the rusty sweetness that was filling her mouth. She could only drink for about 20 seconds before gagging. "Ugh, I think I'm gonna be sick." Nicole says covering her mouth. "let's get you inside." Marcel says ushering her in the back door us Rousseau's.

They sat at a table close to the bathroom just in case Nicole needed to throw up. Marcel sat Nicole down and walked over to the bar where Cami was working. "Cami, can I get some ice water please?" Marcel asks. Cami nodded. Nicole crossed her arms on the table and laid her head on top of them. Cami came over with a tall glass of water. "Here we go. Hungover already birthday girl?" Cami asks kiddingly. Nicole's head shot up. "Today's September 28th?" She asks confused. Cami and Marcel exchanged confused looks. "You forgot your own birthday." Cami says in realization. Marcel just shook his head. "wait. How did you know it was my birthday?" Nicole asks Cami. Cami smirks. "Your father tends to ramble when he's stressed." Nicole smirks back at her. "So, what do you wanna eat for birthday breakfast? My treat." Marcel says cheekily. Nicole eyed him suspiciously. "Ok... Can I have pancakes, bacon and coffee please? Strong coffee?" Nicole says giving Cami her order. "Coming right up." Cami says with a smile and walks away. Nicole turns her attention back to Marcel. "So why are you treating me to breakfast?" Nicole asks suspiciously. "I knew it was your birthday also and Rebekah's orders were to keep you away from the compound for a few hours." Marcel says with a grin. "Why? What is she up to?" Nicole asks crossing her arms over her chest. "I couldn't tell you even if I wanted to." Marcel says while putting his hands up in a surrendering motion. "She's up to something." Nicole says thinking. "Hey, hey, I had no hand in whatever it is you think she's doing." Marcel says. "I trust you Marcel. I don't trust her." Nicole says with disdain.