Chionophile

We Only See Each Other At Weddings And Funerals

Alba's POV-
October 24th 2019. 10:15 am

Luther stands in front of us with a sigh "uh i guess we should get this started." He shrugs "so, i figured we could have a sort of memorial service in the courtyard at sundown. Say a few words, just at dad's favorite spot."

Allison looks at him confused like the rest of us. "Dad had a favorite spot?"

But Shiloh grins "the oak tree! Grandpa would take me out there and make me grow flowers!"

I smile but shush her as Luther says "yeah we used to sit out there all the time. Did none of you ever do that?"

Klaus comes over holding a lit cigarette in his left hand and a glass of alcohol and trophy in his right "will there be refreshments?" he breathes in "Tea? Scones? Cucumber sandwiches are always a winner."

Luther looks at him with slight annoyance "what? No. And put that out. Dad didn't allow smoking in here."

Allison looks Klaus over "is that my skirt?" She asks with irritation as Shi covers her mouth to hide her giggles

Klaus whips around to look at Allison "what? Oh, yeah, this." He motions to the skirt "i found it in your room. A little dated, i know," he walks to the middle of the carpet and shakes his hips so the skirt flies a bit "but it's very breathey on the bits."

Shiloh giggles loudly and Klaus smiles at her while I cover my eyes from seeing a glimpse of Klaus' 'bits'

Luther sighs "listen up. Still some important things that we need to discuss, all right?"

Diego chimes in "like what?"

"Like the way he died." Luther answers

Shiloh instantly becomes quiet and looks at her little shoes

Diego smirks and looks at me "and here we go."

Vanya looks at Luther with confusion "i don't understand. I thought they said it was a heart attack."

Luther nods slightly rolling his eyes "yea, according to the coroner."

Allison raises her eyebrow "wouldn't they know?"

I just watch confused as Shiloh slides down and sits on my lap

"Theoretically." He answers and Shiloh hides her face in my shoulder as she plays with a stuffed monkey she was gifted.

Allison leans forward "Theoretically?"

"I'm just saying, at the very least, something happened." Luther says softly "the last time i talked to dad, he sounded strange"

Klaus leans back on the couch and gurgles his drink "oh, quelle surprise!"

Shiloh giggles at him but feels the tension and hides again as Allison questions "strange how?"

Luther shakes his head "he sounded on edge. Told me i should be careful who i trust."

"Luther," Diego stands up "he was a paranoid, bitter old man who was starting to lose what was left of his marbles." He walks to the front of Luther.

Luther shakes his head determined "No. He must have known something was going to happen." He looks at Klaus "look, i know you don't like to do it, but i need you to talk to dad."

Allison scoffs and Klaus stands up shaking his head "i can't just call dad in the afterlife and be like, 'dad, could you just... Stop playing tennis with Hitler for a moment and take a quick call?'"

I chuckle and Luther looks annoyed "since when? That's your thing."

"Klaus took his medicine." I say motioning to the five year old in my lap

"I'm not in the right frame of mind" Klaus says throwing his arms out

"You're high." Allison states and i glare

"YES! Ha, I mean how are you not, listening to this crap?" He says

"Well, sober up, this is important." Luther orders

"Uncle Klausy? What is high?" Shiloh asks innocently

"Nothing Shi." I answer

"Then there's the issue of the missing monocle." Luther continues

Diego scoffs clearly fed up "who gives a shit about a stupid monocle?"

"Diego! Language!" I shout covering Shiloh's ears

"Exactly! Its worthless! So whoever took it, i think it was personal." Luther answers with a pointed look "someone close to him. Someone with a grudge."

I suddenly scoff knowingly and stand up as Klaus shakes his head clueless "where are you going with this?"

Diego smirks and shakes his head "oh, isn't it obvious Klaus?" He points at Luther

"He thinks one of us killed dad." I say angrily as i put Shiloh on the floor

Luther grunts and looks down "you do?" Klaus says

"How could you think that?" Vanya asks disgusted

"Great job, Luther. Way to lead" Diego says and walks out

"That's not what I'm saying"

"You're crazy, man. You're crazy" Klaus says standing up

"I'm not finished." Luther says

"Okay, well sorry, I'm just gonna go murder mom. Be right back." Klaus says as he follows Diego out of the room followed by Vanya

"That's not what i was saying. I didn't-" Luther sighs "Allison." He says as she leaves "Jeez"

I walk up to him "after everything dad did for me? After helping me win custody of Shiloh. After getting that retraining order of Dylan. After helping me teach Shiloh about her powers. I may have hated him, but i never would've killed him." I say then leave the room

I hear Shiloh growl and Luther grunt "bad uncle Luther." Then Shiloh runs up and grabs my hand "i kicked him." She states

I chuckle and hear "that went well." From Luther as i take shiloh up to the garden on the roof