Dragon's Keeper

Chapter 17

~Previously on Dragon's Keeper~

MayBeth says and stands up, and Klaus nods with a smile. When she goes to walk, she stumbles and starts to fall, but Klaus zooms over to catch her and picks her up. "Oh, I've got you, love. I've got you." Klaus says. MayBeth turns his head to her and places her lips to his. They separate and smile at each other. Rebekah and Klaus walk toward their car, MayBeth still in Klaus' arms.

NIGHTWALKER BAR

Marcel angrily talks with his nightwalkers, including Josh and Diego. "I was crystal clear! Eyes on my girls at all times." Marcel said angrily. "What, your girl's little friend sneaks away from YOUR party, and that's our fault?" Diego says. Marcel scowls at him. "What, Marcel, are you going to send me to the Garden, too?" Diego said. Marcel snaps his neck, and turns around to address his other nightwalkers, who stand and stare at him before dispersing awkwardly. Marcel turns to Josh. "When he wakes up, tell him an apology would have gotten him a lot further than his attitude. Marcel smiles. Josh nods and walks away. After he does, Rebekah walks into the bar and slams the door. Marcel approaches her. "Awful, what happened to the church. I hear they're calling it a gas leak. Such a pity." Rebekah says. "I heard that you were quite a woman on a mission today." Marcel tells her. "What can I say? I want Elijah back." Rebekah says to him. "Is that ALL you want?" He gets into her face. "You'll get Elijah back. In the meantime, stay out of this bar, and stay away from my guys." Marcel says. "What's wrong? You jealous?" Rebekah says. "Me? I've already found my queen." Marcel says. "Cami? The bartender? Stop fooling yourself, Marcel. She's comfort food, something to distract you from what you really want, which, after all these years, is impossible to deny, because I'm standing right in front of you." Rebekah whispers. She looks at him, and stares at his lips, as if she's about to kiss him, but instead, Marcel walks away, leaving Rebekah standing alone.

CAMI'S APARTMENT

Cami is in her pajamas, and looks in her bedroom mirror as she takes off her necklace. She sees Klaus standing in the doorway in the reflection, and turns to talk to him. "Klaus! What are you doing here?" Cami asks. "I've had quite a night. I recall you mentioned something about nightmares and insomnia. I believe I can help. Can I come in?" Klaus says. "This is super weird. Come in." Klaus walks in. "Wait, that's right, I told you what happened. I never tell anybody, but I told you." Tears start to fill her eyes. "And you said something about Sean standing alone against his demons. When he killed those men, I thought he must be mentally ill, but what if it was demons? What if a vampire compelled him?" Cami gasps in realization. "And if so, would you devote yourself to finding the guilty party? Would you sacrifice everything to find out the truth? To what end?" Klaus says. "To what end? This is the entire reason why I'm in New Orleans!" Cami says backing up. "Cami, whatever lies on the other end of this mystery will only offer you pain! Nothing will bring your brother back! Your only hope for peace... is to forget this..." Klaus starts. Cami realizes what he's about to do. "No." Cami says. "...and move on." Klaus says. "No! Don't compel me to forget this!" Cami starts to cry. "And if I allow you to remember, the knowledge will eat away at you. Your quest for truth will only put you in danger." Klaus gets close to her. "You don't care about me! You only want me to forget this so I can focus on Marcel! So I'll be a good little spy, for you!" Cami says. "I need your loyalty, yes, and though it may appear selfish to you, the scope of my plan goes far beyond myself! Power aside, I am trying to honor my brother!" Klaus states. "What about my brother? My twin brother. We were bonded our whole lives, and I know, I KNOW, he didn't just snap. And I need to know who did this, and I need to make this right!" Cami starts. Klaus walks closer to her. "NO! DON'T TAKE THIS AWAY FROM ME!" Cami screams. Klaus grabs Cami and compels her. "You will do nothing. Your brother was ill. He killed those people and himself, and it was a tragedy. All you can do is move on." Klaus says as he lets her go, and tears fall from her eyes as she sits down on her couch. Klaus takes her hand in his as he continues to compel her. "Know that your brother is at peace, and that you needn't worry. I will find out what happened, and when I do, I will make sure whoever harmed your brother will suffer. And as for you... Tonight, you will sleep, and you will dream of a world that is far better than this one... a world where there is no evil, no demons, and all people desire only to be good."