Jeremy's Unexpected Adventure To The Past

Chapter Six

Chapter 6
"So mind telling me why you're not about to pass out in pain when Klaus isn't around?"
Alexander asked Jeremy with a raised eyebrow. They were currently slipping through the throng of villagers towards the forest in a fast pace. Of course Jeremy didn't think it was such a good idea to split from the originals and go with the werewolf who was clearly hated by all three of them.
But he couldn't bring himself to rip his arm out of the firm but gentle grip alexander had on his forearm as they passed through the thick crowd of people.
There must have been some kind of festival going on because it was way overcrowded and there were dozens of food stands and far off he could see what looked like a giant circus tent in the distance.
Alexander must have saw where his gaze was because he smiled lightly before addressing him with a gentle voice.
"I'll take you some other day, but it's not safe now."
Jeremy cocked an eyebrow in confusion as to why he even cared about him at all.
First he risked his life and his packs by trying to rescue him from the cabin in the woods then he followed just to do it all over again?
"Why? Why are you helping me?"
Jeremy asked as he halted to a stop.
Alexander turned around and fully faced him before he answered with a smile.
"I don't need a reason to help someone who needs it, especially if that someone is a potential."
Alexander knew it wasn't very smart to bring that up, but he couldn't help himself.
Jeremy was truly a one of a kind.
It was strange but the moment he learnt of the binding spell that retched Vampire put on the poor boy he became oddly possessive over the oblivious human. Just the thought of Jeremy having to be near that scum at all times made him want to release the beast within.
Even now his wolf side was screaming to be let loose to claim what was theirs.
But he couldn't, not yet at least.
Not while he was bound to Klaus.
In fact he had a suspicion feeling that if he did try to claim Jeremy it would do more harm than good.
Sighing mentally at that disappointing thought he looked back at Jeremy and fought a smirk. The boy looked truly confused and it was cute.
"Potential? What does that mean?"
Jeremy asked in confusion. Jeremy couldn't help but feel a little sliver of fear at his words. Their was something about the man that just didn't seem right.
"Never mind that, won't you answer my earlier question?"
Alexander asked hoping to divert Jeremy's attention from the whole potential business. That was a talk for another time. He didn't know how he would react to finding out he was a potential mate for alexander and he didn't want to scare the human more than he already was.
At first Jeremy didn't have a clue as to what he was talking about, but then he remembered him asking why he hadn't passed out from pain when Klaus wasn't around.
"Oh, These necklaces have Klaus's blood in them which helps me be apart from him, but he said it would only work for short periods of time. I'm surprised it's lasted this long."
Jeremy answered as he held out the necklaces for the werewolf to see.
"I see."
Was his only response.
As Jeremy was led further through the crowd he couldn't help but compare alexander and Tyler. They were so similar yet so different.
For one Alexander had the clearest blue eyes while Tyler's where a chocolate brown. They had the same height and build but had very different personalities. They also shared the same skin tone, hair color, and overall appearance.
The thing that most stood out in their differences had to be emotions. Alexander was gentle and patient while Tyler was aggressive and hot headed.
As he looked closer he found the scar that ran through his eyebrow and traced it with his eyes, following it as it ran up his forehead and disappeared into his hairline.
Jeremy almost wanted to touch it but refrained from doing so. That would've been awkward and damn near impossible to explain why he did it.
Alexander must have noticed his gaze because he turned and gave him a questioning look.
Jeremy pretended he hadn't seen it and looked around. They had finally made it out of the crowds and where close to the tree line and almost out of the village.
"Where are we going?"
Jeremy asked as he pulled Klaus's jacket closer to his body. It was cold out and it reminded him of the night he first came to the past.
The slight sound of fear in his voice made alexander frown before he answered.
"First we are getting as far away from the originals as possible and then were going to visit a witch about this binding spell of yours."
Alexander explained as he began to lead him into the forest. Jeremy stuck close to the surprisingly warm werewolf to make sure he wouldn't get lost or trip. Why were they going in a forest to begin with?
Alexander must have sensed his uneasiness.
"Don't worry, just up ahead theirs a small cottage that belongs to a friend of mine, that's where we will stay for the night and in the morning we go."
Jeremy nodded but wasn't so sure on it. These necklaces could stop working at any moment and he was not looking forward to the pain the spell caused him.
They arrived at the small cottage and Jeremy was surprised to see children answer the door with squeals of delight.
"Uncle Alex!"
The little girl yelled as she pounced on him. She could have only been about five years of age with the curliest red hair and brightest blue eyes. She laughed with happiness as Alex spun her around for her own amusement.
Jeremy felt a tug on his pant leg and looked down to see a little boy who looked remarkably just like the little girl.
They must be twins.
"Who are you and why do you smell funny?"
He asked with an innocent face.
Jeremy blushed and discreetly smelled his shirt and found nothing that smelt to funny.
"Colton! Apologize to the young man now."
Said a feminine voice from within the house. Soon enough the owner of the voice came into view and Jeremy wasn't surprised to see she had bright red hair and blue eyes as well.
"I'm sorry mister."
Colton mumbled as he looked down to the ground in guilt.
Jeremy smiled at his cuteness and crouched down to the boy's level.
"Don't worry about it."
He ruffled the kids' hair for good measure making him laugh.
They were led into the warm well lit house's living room and sat down on the couches as the children played near the fire place. After accepting the offered glass of water the woman sat opposite of them and turned to alexander.
"How are you, Alex?"
She asked with concern. The way she looked at him gave away the pity evident in her eyes.
Alex smiled and nodded.
"Good, actually."
She seemed taken aback by his answer and Jeremy was curious as to why. There was a moment of silence before Alex suddenly straightened up.
"Oh! Cecil this is Jeremy, Jeremy this is Cecil an old friend of my pack."
Alex introduced quickly.
Jeremy smiled up at the woman and she smiled back.
"I'm sorry for what my son said earlier. He's never been around a vampire and you have the scent on you. We werewolves don't care for it."
Cecil explained as she leaned into the couch.
Jeremy blinked not expecting that at all.
For some reason he felt like a kid who got caught with his hand in the cookie jar, full of shame. Maybe it was the way the werewolf spat out the word vampire that made him on edge or the fact that he kind of missed being around the three.
Sure they were dangerous killers, but so were Alexander and Cecil.
Not only did he kind of miss them but he felt like they were the only way he could get back to his own time. They were after all centuries old and had unlimited resources of knowledge and power. Not to mention they were his only source of familiarity.
"Sorry about that."
He mumbled in embarrassment.
Alex glared at Cecil before saying,
"There's nothing to be ashamed about, it was after all unwillingly."
Jeremy smiled on the outside but inside he was a little upset.
It wasn't pure torture to be around the originals, as a matter of fact, it was kind of enjoyable. Minus the whole Masscare, feeding off humans, and short tempers, but other than that they where pleasant company.
They bickered all the time, but that's what brothers do.
Jeremy stood up off the couch and stretched with a sigh.
"I'm gonna go outside for some fresh air for a bit."
He mumbled quickly before he hurriedly went out the front door.
As soon as left the house he felt better.
Jeremy couldn't quite explain it, but there was something off about alexander. Something that made him a little on edge and sometimes a little weary.
Sighing loudly he looked up to the night sky and smiled.
I guess no matter what time zone you're in the stars will always be the same.
His smile quickly dropped as he suddenly began to feel like he was on fire.
Wha- the spell!
He started to feel a little disoriented as he watched the surrounding forest begin to blur and move in weird ways. His legs began to feel like jelly so he allowed himself to drop to his knees as he held his stomach in an attempt to keep the bile that had risen from spewing out.
It hurt everywhere.
His head was pounding again, and his eyes for some strange reason began to burn.
Jeremy's stomach began to churn as he felt something like acidic pain in his abdomen.
"Ugh, where are you Klaus?"
He whispered into the cool night air before he started to feel himself fall.
He had been expecting to hit the cold hard ground and was surprised to feel two arms wrap themselves around his middle preventing him from falling face first in the ground.
"Alex?"
He questioned in confusion before turning around to face the one holding him tightly to their chest.
There was a growl and then he connected eyes with angry cold blue ones.
Klaus sneered at the name that came out of Jeremy's mouth in distaste.
"Not hardly, love."