Always and forever[BOOK 1]

12. Dance back from the grave

I opened my eyes slowly. I was lying in my bed. Suddenly all the memories of last night came dashing through my mind. Davina dying, me kissing Elijah and then... Oh my God. Did we actually had sex last night? Okay relax. I turned slowly around only to find an empty spot on my bed. I sat up looking around but no one was inside the room. That's wierd. I got up and dressed. When I made my way to the kitchen I saw Rebekah.

''Good morning.'' I said and she looked at me and smiled.

''Morning. Are you in for a walk?'' she asked. ''I have a plan.'' she added. I smirked.

''Why not. You know how I fancy a nice morning walk.'' I said.

''Then we should be going.'' Elijah's voice said from the door as he leaned on the wall. I looked at him but I noticed he avoid my eyes.

''Let's go.'' Rebekah said as we left the house.

We were now walking at the streets of the French Quarter.

'' Now, you may doubt him, but today, I saw Niklaus demonstrate mercy towards an enemy. Tell me that's not progress.'' Elijah said to Rebekah who had started to get mad at him. She threw him a look.

'' Please, Elijah. Who do you think convinced Klaus to let Thierry out?'' Rebekah said to him.

'' Why would you do such a thing?'' Elijah asked her.

'' Because, despite Klaus' reprieve, Thierry despises him. I like that about Thierry. I also like that he used to date a witch, so he knows about French Quarter covens. Maybe he can lead me to whoever stole off with the Harvest magic.'' Rebekah said. Now I understand what her plan is.

'' Rebekah, we are all devastated by the outcome of this ritual.'' Elijah said.

'' That's just it. There was no outcome. We both know that power like that doesn't just vanish. I say someone stole it. I'd like to know who, and then I'd like to make an ally out of them.'' she said and looked at me. I smiled at her and nodded letting her know I'm in.

''To what end, exactly?'' Elijah asked.

'' I'm tired of being threatened and controlled by our tyrant brother. If you want to stop a bully, you need the power to stand up to them.'' Rebekah said.

'' I expect such behavior from Niklaus. It's so very disappointing when it comes from you, Rebekah. Do you not see that, in his way, he's making an effort here? He's invited us back into our family home. He yearns for our family to be reunited.'' he said and Rebekah rolled her eyes.

'' Yes. He's in a brilliant mood now, but for how long? It's his trick, Elijah. He lulls you into a false sense of camaraderie and kinship, and then he turns on you like a snake. I fall for it every time and wind up with a dagger in my chest for my trouble. No more. Amy's helping me.'' Rebekah said. Elijah shook his head.

'' I believe that he is approaching some semblance of peace here. Leadership may, in fact, be a good thing for him. Now, please, I ask you, if you cannot support him, then at least do nothing to provoke him.'' Elijah said. Rebekah sighed and walked pass him. She took my arm and dragged me with her but I stopped her. I looked at her letting her know I'll follow her.

''Elijah...'' I said before he could leave. He stopped but didn't turn around. ''Maybe we should talk about last night...'' I started but I was cut off.

''And say what?'' he asked. He sounded a little harsh than he usually is. Does he have a problem?

''I don't know...'' I said but he cut me off.

''Then there's nothing to talk about. I need to go.'' he said before he started walking away. I stayed there watching him leave. What just happened? He left me last night, now he's avoiding me and talking to like I did something to hurt him. I can't believe it. Why is he acting like that?