500 years ago, something tragic happened that ripped one member of the Original family apart from the others. Now, after a worried call from Rebekah, Lorelei Mikaelson has arrived in New Orleans to rescue the man she betrayed so long ago. He made her a promise and he never breaks them... but will he break this one for the sake of his own happiness?

A TVD Fanfiction She doesn't have magic. She doesn't have power. What she has is knowledge, YouTube tutorials, and a basket full of herbs. Thrust into the past with no explanation, she finds herself in the home of the Original family-before they become legends, before immortality, before the bloodshed. Mikael calls her daughter. Esther sees something else. And her siblings? They don't know what to do with her. But she knows how to stay alive. She builds, observes, survives. She doesn't need to be wanted. She'll be the sister they need. Even if they never asked for her. Disclaimer: I do not own The Vampire Diaries or The Originals. All canon characters, lore, and dialogue belong to Julie Plec, L.J. Smith, and The CW. I only own my original characters (Frey/any OCs) and my unique plotlines. No copyright infringement intended! Cross Publishing in AO3 Update every 2 weeks on Friday 12:00 AM