Tainted || n.mikaelson

eighteen

"Explain this to me, now."

"This doesn't make any sense. Why don't I remember you?" Stefan questioned as the three walked through the warehouse.

"You said it yourself -- That time had a lot of dark holes," Klaus replied as they continued walking.

"How come I don't remember? I wasn't on a ripper bender!" Seraphina questioned angrily.

"No, if you knew me, then why haven't you said anything?" Stefan argued.

"I'm a little busy right now, memory lane will have to wait," Klaus countered.

"What the hell is going on?" Seraphina asked as she grabbed his arm, turning him around so he was facing her. "Answer us," She demanded, her grip getting tighter on his arm.

"Let's just say Stefan and I didn't get off to a brilliant start," Klaus answered her. "To be honest, I hated you," Klaus said to Stefan. "I had heard stories about how bad you treated Sera and once I found out who you were," Klaus grumbled, thinking back to when he found out who Stefan actually was. "And you and Rebekah had a fling."

"So I knew another original vampire?" Stefan questioned.

"If you can't handle it, then don't ask," Klaus countered as he grabbed his wife's hand, pulling her along with him as he walked to the room with the coffins.

Klaus opened up one coffin, revealing his daggered sister, making Seraphina sigh. "Bekah," She whispered, looking at Klaus.

"I don't recognize her," Stefan grunted as he walked to stand beside Seraphina.

"Well, don't tell her that," Klaus laughed. "Rebekah's temper is worse than mine," He informed as he pulled out the dagger. "Time to wake up, little sister," Klaus cooed.

--

"Any day now, Rebekah," Klaus deadpanned. "She's being dramatic," Klaus sighed. The three had been waiting for Rebekah to wake up, Seraphina was the most excited of them all.

Seraphina and Rebekah had a sisterly bond from the time Klaus undaggered her, so when Klaus decided to dagger her again, Seraphina almost left him then.

"Look, why don't you tell me what the hell is going on?" Stefan suggested. "I mean, you obviously want me here for a reason, right?"

"Well, you have many useful talents," Klaus dragged.

"Do I?"

"In fact, I learned some of my favorite tricks from you," Klaus added in, making Stefan hum. "I was your number one fan."

"Why should I believe any of this?" Stefan wondered as the trekked back through the warehouse.

"When she wakes up, tell her to meet us at Gloria's Bar. Then volunteer your carotid artery and let her feed until you die," Klaus compelled a guard, making him only nod.

"Where are you going?" Stefan questioned.

"You think I'm lying, Stefan?" Klaus questioned him. "You and I knew each other. You trusted me with one of your secrets," Klaus said. "And now, I'm going to prove it to you."

"How?"

"We're going to your old apartment."

--

"What a charming little homestead," Klaus complimented as the three walked up the steps to the apartment door. Seraphina's eyes narrowed as she noticed the door handle missing, making her kick the door open. "Ah, nice eye there, darling."

"Do you feel that?" Seraphina questioned as they walked in.

"Is anybody here?" Klaus questioned him.