-S T R I G O I-

-Danger is on it's way-

Aqua's POV

I knew what i was doing is gonna get me in a lot of trouble, but the trouble that's coming my way is a lot greater than me escaping his little nest.

"Honestly Niklaus, i have to admit, i'm unimpressed. All you keep on saying is that you care about your family and their protection, but i never see you actually fight for it, instead you just fight them" I said as i stood beside Elijah.

"This is really not the greatest time for you to be preaching me, love" Niklaus responded to me as his body started to relax.

"I didn't stop you to preach you. There's something we need to discuss. It's about your family" i said trying to sound as calm as possible and not freak out.

"Niklaus Mikaelson dicussing family matters with his witch enemy, how ironic" he walked to the chair that was laying in the corner and sat down.

I rolled my eyes at his words as Elijah gave me "i'm sorry for his behaviour" look.

"My father, the strigoi that got killed by my dead strigoi brother, remember him?" I asked as i folded my arms.

"What's his matter?" Elijah asked as his face got filled with concern.

"Well, he was a living strigoi..and he got killed by a dead strigoi..so i suppose you know what that means"  I said trying to throw hints.

"He's in the hunt for you, as you're the  only one left from your family" Elijah said as he narrowed his eyebrows after realisation hit him.

"Yup, exactly." I paused.

"Which means, i really need to get my crafts and get the hell out of here before he comes here and well...tear us all apart really." I said trying to sound as clear as possible.

"What makes me sure you're telling the truth?" Niklaus asked.

I shook my head in disappointment.

Of course, if Niklaus isn't paranoid about everything, it wouldn't be Niklaus.

"Niklaus, the man was laying there after i ripped her brother's head off. There is no way she could be making this all up to get her crafts back" Elijah said angrily, absolutely done with Niklaus's attitude.

"Then we will rip his head off just like we did to your brother" Niklaus said as he flashed me a mocking smile.

"No, no, no. You don't understand. My brother died young, he wasn't experienced enough to know his way around vampires. My father died when he was 58, and he was the most experienced and the best living strigoi in our tribe, and since he used to read about old legends and myths especially vampire ones, and how to beat immortal creatures, He can not be beaten easily" I explained.

"I haven't met a soul that could beat me yet, i would very much like to meet him" He responded coldly again.

"Look, Niklaus. If you want your family and loved ones to live, i suggest you give me what i seek. Or else all of you will fall in a blink of an eye" I threatened as i got fed up with his bullshit.

"She is right. I have read about this Niklaus. This is something way bigger than us" Elijah said as he looked at the ground trying to gather his thoughts.

"I shall think about it then" Niklaus responded mockingly again.

I felt my anger build up and my adrenalin kick in.

I made my hand into a fist and dragged him in front of me.

"I. Do. Not. Have. Time. For. Your. Little. Games. And. I will. Never. Be. The. Reason. Your. Family. Falls. So you either give me what i seek. Or you all shall be perished" i said in a low tone as i was inches away from his face.

"I demand my crafts, and then you won't have to worry about making my acquaintance again" I continued before i relaxed my fist making him fall to his knees.

"Well then, if that's what it costs" he said with a smirk before he left the hall.

"What are you doing?" Elijah said from behind me.

I took a deep breath trying not to focus on my feelings, and actually think with my brain.

"What should be done" i said as i turned around to face him.

"This is madness. You are throwing yourself into an inevitable death" He said angrily as he tried to search for answers in my eyes.

"I will not be the reason any of this family gets hurt, Elijah. I can take care of myself" i said as i tried to sound unaffected by what's happening.

I tried to walk away but he held my arm.

"You can not do this by yourself, listen to me" he ordered me.

"We can protect each other, we can do this together. Our powers will be far stronger than his, and we will defeat him" he continued, trying to make me change my mind.

"No, Elijah. I do not know what will happen in the process of it, and i surely do not want any of your family members getting hurt because of me. Also Niklaus would never leave us just be together and strong." I said as i moved my arm from his grip.

"I have to do this by myself. This is my decision. So you either support me in it, or just let me go in silence" I asked as i stood in front of him with my arms folded.

We looked at each other for god knows how long.

I almost sensed disappointment and pain in his eyes.

It was almost like he's losing something..all over again.

His lips parted, his suit collar had some blood on it from fighting with Klaus earlier.

I hated to be the reason he is like that now, but i would never forgive myself if i was the reason behind his death or any of his family members' death,

and even though my chest ached like it never did before for some reason i couldn't recall i have thought about before, i still had to sweep my feelings to the side and think more wisely about the benefit of everyone.

He turned his back and walked away as his shoes knocked on the concrete.

I took a deep breath, and i noticed just how annoying that pain in my chest was.

Why am i so pained by leaving them? They made me into this monster i am.

I shouldn't be feeling this way towards them..nor him..