Heart Of Gold (Niklaus Mikaelson)

Original Witch

  I awoke the next day a bit sore and groggy. My pale face honestly frightened me when I glanced in the mirror while brushing my teeth. I need to get a facial or something.

  Walking around the house it was completely silent. It was a weekend so where was everyone? Though it wasn't like I cared for anyone other than Ric and Wolf in the house anyways. Quickly remembering I had to pick him up I rushed to change and eat breakfast. Deciding on a fast meal I microwaved two chocolate chip cookies and poured myself milk. I grabbed my phone unlocking it to find a message from Jeremy saying he'd be out all day and that Elena left before him. Another message was from Alaric but it was a simple, 'Be back in the evening, don't wait up!'

  What was with everyone today? Ignoring the bad feeling building up in my gut I grabbed my keys and jacket and headed out for the day.

  Once in town square I felt more relaxed a large serene grin wrapping around my mouth as I nearly skipped my way to the clinic. Wolf would be decked out in the collar and harness Klaus bought him and also well groomed. The clinic apparently didn't charge a lot for that though I had to provide legal documentation that Wolf was fit to be a pet. Of course people will always be skeptical.

  Entering the clinic I heard Wolf's familiar barking as I greeted the nurse in charge of him. She excused herself for a moment before bringing out my dear boy. "Wolf!" I called out causing the large baby to nearly body slam me to the ground. I giggled delighted grabbing his leash and shushing the staff farewell.

  Exiting the clinic I decided to take a walk around town and familiarize myself with my surroundings. Besides if I got lost Wolf could guide me back home. "Did you get lots of treats?" I asked Wolf happily.

  Wolf barked in reply pushing forward on his leash as we headed in the direction of the forest trails. "Hey, hey! You have to stay close. If you're with me maybe the wolf packs around here won't think you're much of a threat. They'll treat you like a dog."

  Wolf suddenly froze in place ears prickling and turning at each sound that I could not hear flowing with the breeze. Wolf bared his teeth beginning to stay low and go into high alert. I grew confused before realizing he'd be wiser than me. There's probably some danger lurking in these woods.

  "Oof." I groaned as pain hit me straight in the chest. I nearly toppled over. Something wasn't right. Wolf glanced towards me as he nuzzled my cheek in worry. "Lead me to the noise, boy." I mumbled. I let go of Wolf's leash as he bolted off. Coming to my senses I darted after him. I wanted to know what was wrong but I didn't want to put Wolf or myself in unnecessary danger. That's not the type of person I was.

  Once I finally caught up with Wolf he had hidden himself in the bushes overlooking a large quarry. I looked around sensing something familiar in the air. My gums began to hurt and my eyesight sharpened causing a headache to strike. Wolf lowered himself to the ground in submission. I guess Wolf was right. It's dangerous.

   I hid behind a tree masking myself as I watched Esther and Finn in a circle of fire chanting. They're witches here after all and they looked to be strong. My eyes widened as I recognized the spell they were starting to perform. It was made to kill immortal children as well as severe relationship lines.

  I readied myself as my hands began to glow. My palms were itching yet I ignored the feeling turning to glance at Wolf. His warm eyes met my molten gold ones causing him to whimper.

  I smiled comfortingly as Klaus and his siblings appeared. As they exchanged hate fueled words I found Stefan and Damon watching from the hill. The wind began to blow violently as the candles in the quarry began to flicker. I didn't like interfering but I would if I had to.