Too young, too fragile (Klaus Mikaelson ff)

Chapter 3

After the incident Niklaus was in hospital for about a week before Elijah could take him home. Of course he protested that he wants to go to his apartment with Hope, but Elijah quickly shut him down, he already moved all of his belongings to his house and Hope was there waiting.

After they settled, Elijah sat down next to Niklaus who was lying on his bed in the new room.

-How are you feeling, brother? -Elijah asked gently putting an arm on his shoulders

-Tired...Those pills make my head foggy...

-Do you want to sleep?

-No, it's daytime. I have some work to get done with and you said Hope is coming from the Kindergarten soon.

-Okay. Then I have some questions while we wait and I only accept completely honest answers. I know when you lie, Nik, don't forget that.

-Go ahead, let's start the torture. - he sat up, maybe a little too quickly, his skin got paler than it was before

-Easy... I don't want to torture you, but I need to know for sure what we're dealing with. So tell me besides the fainting what can I expect.

-Fiiineee... Well... I often feel dizzy and my head always aches... Embarrassing but I had to ask Hope to play only quiet games and made her say goodnight to all the loud and noisy toys for a little time. My tummy gets upset from a lot of things and I vomit a lot, mainly in the mornings but I skipped lunch so it's not authoritative I guess..

-Yes, Hope told me you turned down pancakes and stuff. Go on.

-Sometimes suddenly a shortness of breath comes over me... It's really scary... And all the areas dad managed to scar me in hurt like hell... -Klaus broke down, allowing Elijah to hug him for the first time in years

-Shhh...It's okay, everything will be okay, I take care of you.

-Can I sleep...please?

-Yes. I'll keep Hope entertained while you rest.

Elijah didn't even leave the room before Niklaus fell asleep. He put a blanket on him and let down the shutters and quietly shut the door.

While he waited for Hope he packed out all the medicine the doctors prescribed for Klaus and with a pen wrote the dosage on all of them and what it is for, since he is not a doctor but a historian and musician. Just as he finished, the door opened and Hope bursted into the room with Henrik following closely behind.

-Sister said we can come to you after school, I hope you don't mind. -the young raven haired boy said lowering his head

-Of course not, how was your day?

-I drew for daddy! Look! It's him and me together and I drew Henrik and aunt Freya and you and uncle Kol and aunt Keelin and aunt Rebekah and I even drew grandma Esther and grandpa Mikael!

Elijah looked confused at Henrik who raised both his arms, gesturing he had no idea where Hope could see their parents.

-I told her to draw Finn instead of mom and dad but she insisted...

-It's okay, just somehow snatch it from her, we can't let Nik see it.

-See what? -Hope asked innocently

-Nothing dear, I was just saying Henrik that I want to put your drawing to the fridge so everyone can see it

Hope handed the picture to his uncle and Elijah put it on the fridge, the way Mikael and Esther wasn't visible and left it there

-Do you need help with homework Henrik? We have plenty of time to solve it.

-No...Umm...I didn't really pay attention today, I wanted to see Nik and that he is feeling better.

-Then let's go upstairs I suppose -as Elijah said the words Hope was already running towards Niklaus' room

By the time Elijah and Henrik got there Hope was standing in front of the room, her little arms crossed in front of her chest.

-Why didn't you go in, dear?

-I did, daddy is asleep so I kissed him. You should let him sleep uncles, his face looks tired

-Okay doctor Hope Mikaelson, then we wait for a little longer, until he wakes up, okay?

-Okay, now can we have pizza? I'm starving!

-On your order boss! - Elijah lifted Hope into his back and they went to cook together

Elijah made the dough for the pizzas, Henrik made sure the tomato sauce was perfect and Hope put on the toppings. She made a special pizza to her, she knew Klaus doesn't like tomatoes so she asked Henrik to make a garlic-sour cream mixture for its foundation and put cheese and fried chicken on top carefully watching to evenly put them on.

Just as they finished Klaus stumbled down the stairs leaning on the wall heavily.

-Look who is awake! - Elijah went and helped him to sit down by the table

-Daddy!!!! - Hope run to him jumping on his lap - I missed you so much! Look! Uncle Elijah put my drawing on the fridge!

-You sure did a good job with those crayons, littlest wolf! I missed you too -he kissed her on the forehead - What's this great smell? Did you convince 'Lijah to make you his world classic pizza?

-Yes daddy. I was a good girl so I earned it

-You're always a good girl littlest wolf

-I asked uncle Henrik to make you the garlicky sauce you like

-Thank you so much, but I'm not if I'm hungry right now, I eat it later if you don't mind

-Daddy pleeasee?

-Okay okay I can't resist your little puppy eyes

Elijah put the freshly made pizzas in the middle of the table, his shirtsleeves were rolled up, making Klaus chuckle a bit. He isn't used to seeing his big brother, who is literally the statue of formal clothing at everytime, with rolled up sleeves and his top two shirt buttons unbuttoned.

Elijah started to cut up the pizza for Hope at first, then he went to Niklaus to help him too.

-I'm more than capable of cutting my food and eating by myself, brother, thank you...

-That you're capable doesn't mean I can't help you

Niklaus' face went dark all of the sudden, he pushed back his chair and started walking upstairs.

-I'm not hungry, but thank you brother, Hope you made an incredible job

He hurried upstairs, way too suspiciously for Elijah to ignore so he followed him shortly after, just to find him in the bathroom attached to his room, over the toilet throwing up violently convulsing, his skin white like chalk. Elijah could see his spine sticking out through his sweater

He ran to his side helping him hold his body while he gave out everything, then polished his face to perfection then picked him up bridal style and carried him to bed.

-This doesn't mean I'll let you do this everytime... - Klaus whispered sunking in the pillows - Thank you...brother

-Do you need anything? I hear your breath became heavy.

-No... I'm... Okay...Thank you - he could barely spit out the words which made Elijah worry

He took out the asthma inhalator the hospital gave them until they get the oxygen thing to them, to ease the strain on Niklaus' body. He put in the container, shook it, took off the red cap, made a test spray then put it to Nik's mouth.

-I will spray it in and you have to breathe it in and hold your breath for a bit. I'll spray two times, okay?

Nik nodded slightly, Elijah noticed how sweaty his hair and face became. His facial expressions showed how much pain he is in, but Elijah didn't dare to ask if he needed meds for that.

Elijah saw Klaus feeling a little better, so he switched off the light and went towards the door

-Elijah... Can... Can you please stay?