we're brothers-always and forever

Chapter 1: The Promise Of Revenge

Chapter 1: The Promise Of Revenge

A part of ariana mikaelson’s story ; being human
we're brothers—always and forever

.

.

"You're desperate to be part of this family, aren't you? All of your mischief was just attempts for attention. You know, the truth is, Kol, you're right to feel slighted. I mean that. You're right. But, perhaps there's still time to make it up to you."

- Klaus to Kol

.

.

Klaus, even though he would never admit it, felt his chest ache as his brother cried out in pain. He had never moved so fast in his life, even with inhuman speed, and he was halfway down the street when he heard Kol yell out. He had never heard his youngest brother in so much pain before, and it reminded him of when he used to carry Kol home whenever he tripped over, always getting himself into trouble, even from a young age. His ears caught every order Elena yelled to her brother, who was, no doubt, armed with vervain and weapons. He knew that his brother thought that he was in on their plain to kill Kol, and that hurt more than Klaus would like to admit.

Your obsession to find the cure clearly trumps any sibling loyalty you once felt.

He swallowed thickly, storming up the steps to the Gilbert home, growling protectively as Kol tried to fight off the young hunter, along with his sister, who was still yelling at her brother to help her. He tried to get into the house to sneak up behind the hunter, but before he could, the invisible barrier stopped him, causing Klaus to bounce off of it. Unable to hear the hybrid during their fight, he was forced to watch as his brother continued to attempt to gain the upper hand. Elena wounded Kol with a cleaver, sliding it deeper inside of him as Jeremy sprayed him with what seemed to be vervain water.

Angry Klaus stepped forward again, as if he were trying to break through the invisible barrier. That was when it hit him that the doppelganger had set a trap for his brother, Kol wouldn't have gotten inside unless they had invited him in. This only furthered his rage, and as they continued to fight Kol, he caught sight of the white oak stake inside of his jacket.

He mumbled to himself, suddenly remembering that his brother had threatened Rebekah with it earlier."No."

"JEREMY NOW!"

Realizing that Elena had also saw the stake, Klaus, once again, failed to enter the house. Knowing he had to act fast, he tried to think of a way to save his brother. Kol screamed, helpless and alone, making Klaus feeling protective of his youngest brother, seeing him as the little boy who used to cling to him whenever they went. Jeremy, seeing what his sister was looking at reached into Kol's jacket, and Klaus shook his head, growling. The hunter was just about to curl his fingers around the only weapon that could kill his family, something that he had no power over. His brother was seconds to being permanently dead, he was close to losing another member of his family, Klaus felt tears sting his eyes as he imagined not scolding his brother for mocking their sister or Kol's cheeky remarks whenever he found his hybrid brother painting.

He was his brother.

He was family, no matter what.

The only person who hurt Klaus' family was him. He was the only person who punished Kol, on his terms, his brother wasn't going to die at the hands of somebody else.

"NO!"

For the first time in years, Klaus panicked, feeling control and his brothers' life slipping away. He acted quickly, moving as fast as he could across the road, tearing a piece of wood off of the fence, and flashed back up to the porch then took a step back. He saw Kol struggling, eyes widening fearfully as Jeremy grabbed the stake as Elena tried to keep the Original still. His brother was rarely scared, and it surprised Klaus. Klaus narrowed his blue eyes, and he raised his arm then threw the wood Elena's way, using all the strength he had. He wanted her to be in as much pain as his brother was, wanted her to remember who she was daring to threaten. It went through Elena's chest, inches from her heart, causing the doppelganger to fall to her knees. The baby vampire couched, trying to pull the stake out but couldn't bring herself to move, terrified that the wood would move closer to her heart. Klaus grinned in satisfaction when Kol stopped crying out in agony.