Tainted || n.mikaelson

fifty-seven

"Until I find a solution everyone agrees with."

The solution didn't come till months later. Seraphina had long started to desiccate as Niklaus secretly worked with one of Rosalind's witches, Senna.

"Seraphina," Rosalind called as she and Senna walked in the "garden" as Marcel called in. "Seraphina, please grunt or something, I have fresh blood for you."

Seraphina made a loud whining noise, making Senna and Rosalind rush to where she was. They began pulling away at the poorly constructed bricks, soon enough revealing Seraphina's gray face.

"Ah, she's stunning!" Senna exclaimed. "Klaus did a good job, even though he did tie her up down here," Seraphina growled at Klaus's name, making Rosalind and Senna laugh.

"We know," Rosalind said, digging through her duffle bag of stuff, soon finding the blood bags she had brought for her. "Drink up," Rosalind said as she put the tube in Seraphina's mouth, making her begin to drink. Seraphina let out a moan, her color slowly coming back.

"What are you doing down here?" Seraphina asked in a gravelly voice. "Klaus send you two down to feed me then brick me back up?"

"No, we've found a solution to your problem," Rosalind spoke, making Seraphina scoff, rolling her eyes as she took the tube of the new blood bag in her mouth, drinking it. "We have an idea, and most parties agree on it."

"And?" Seraphina questioned through a full mouth.

"We can magically put the baby into you," Senna explained. "And you can carry it, and give birth —"

"No," Seraphina said roughly. "Who came up with that idea? Klaus? 'Cause, it sounds like something that idiot would say," She sneered. "Can you let me out? Please!" She cried.

"Seraphina —"

"We're letting her out," Senna said as she began to pull more bricks away. "I'll beat Niklaus up if he tries to put you back down here."

"Thank you," Seraphina spoke, watching Rosalind and Senna dismantle the bricks.

"Ladies," Klaus's voice rang through the place. Seraphina let out a low hiss, her eyes narrowing as he walked closer.

"Klaus," Rosalind began. Senna turned back to the weak vampire, continuing to tear down the bricks the best she could.

"What are you doing to my wife?" He questioned, his eyebrow raised as he waited for his answer. "Surely you're not letting her out, without my permission."

"Surely you don't think I listen to you."

"Hey, not to kill the mood or anything, but can we please finish what we started? Nik, you and Seraphina are gonna talk as human husband and wives do." Senna suggested.

"You mean a therapy session?" Seraphina grumbled from behind them. "I would rather desiccate." She added with a grumble.

"You know she's right Nik, it would help both of you," Rosalind mentioned, ignoring Seraphina.

"I'm not doing it if he doesn't, and I know he won't," Seraphina stated, walking the three in front of her.

"I'll do it," Klaus said, making Seraphina growl.

"You -" She growled, making him smirk lightly. "Fine," She spoke through clenched teeth. "I have one condition though. I want to be unchained, and I want someone to drink, I'm parched." Seraphina pouted lightly.

"Coming right up."

—

After a much-needed shower and feeding, Seraphina sat in the study of the compound, waiting on Niklaus to join her.

"Seraphina." Klaus walked into the room, making Seraphina sit up straighter. "Can you turn it on? Please?"

"Klaus —"

"No, I know you Seraphina. You're not this heartless —"

"I'm heartless because of you!" Seraphina shouted, standing up from the chair. "You tainted me Niklaus! I was never like this, not in my hundred years, not until you cheated." She paused. "And you got her pregnant, you know how I feel about that."

"I didn't do it on purpose."

"What? The cheating? Or getting her pregnant?"

"Getting her pregnant." He said harshly.

"Ah, well I'm glad we clarified that, my emotions are magically back on, I forgive you, Klaus," She rushed, her voice leaking sarcasm.

"You are ridiculous," Klaus grumbled, folding his arms across his chest. "You know, I expected to see your signature on the papers since you were so in a hurry for me to sign them."

"I knew you wouldn't do it if I already did." She spoke, a small smirk on her face. "You're fucking vindictive, Klaus Mikaelson."

"Yes, but so are you." He countered, making her nod. "Can you please turn it on," He began again. "I want to talk to my Sera, please." He begged, he grabbed her hand, making her gasp as he pulled her to him. "I want to speak to the woman whose emotions control her more than impulse."

"Klaus I'm afraid." She whispered, her eyes widening as she looked up at him. "When I turn the on I know it's gonna hurt, it's going to be too much." She said softly.

"Everyone will be here to help you, just please Sera." Klaus pleaded, his arms wrapping themselves around her small frame. "We are going to be here," He whispered, not knowing Seraphina's eyes filled with tears as all the pain she had buried came to the surface. Seraphina pushed herself out of his arms, anger now taking over.

"You're a selfish man." She snapped. "A selfish, manipulative man." She added on.

"It's nice to see anger, any emotion will do." Klaus smiled, making her scoff. "How was the vacation?"

"What vacation?"

"The emotionless one," He said, making her roll her eyes. "Oh c'mon, get out of that mood."

"Klaus, I could literally wring your neck," She growled at him, making his smile grow larger. "I'm in this mood because of you sticking your —"

"We've been over it, I know why you're angry." Klaus cut her off, making her clench her jaw. Seraphina looked at him in the eyes, a glint of mischief in them.

"You are the most annoying man I have ever met, and I'm leaving." She spun around, walking towards the door of the study.

"You're not leaving," Klaus announced, making her stop at the door frame. "Well, not the compound anyways." He said, walking to where the bourbon was, pouring himself and Seraphina a drink. "Now, we can talk, like Senna and Rosalind suggested, or we can both run around here ignoring each other until the end of time." Klaus finished, taking a sip of his drink. Seraphina let out a sigh, turning back around to face her husband.

"Fine, let's get it over with."

hi hi hi !!

i hope you guys enjoy it! Sorry for the long-awaited update! The holidays were stressful 😖

what do you think about the solution?

february 4, 2021