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.
Esther began chanting again while I slowly inches down the hill into the quarry hiding myself in the shadows. I didn't want to draw attention even if I needed to attack. Esther seemed to notice the new presence as I got closer. She cast a worried glance at Klaus who looked as surprised as his family with the change of the atmosphere. Wolf barked out and then howled my lips pulled back into a snarl as I finally revealed myself. Except this time my hair and eyes were glowing.
"Nichole Petrova Gilbert Sanremo. It's nice to finally meet you." My eyes shifted as fangs and claws appeared and my hands glowed with life. I scoffed feeling extremely annoyed with this whole situation. So the Salvatore brothers paired up with Esther and Finn to fool the rest of the siblings. Did they think Klaus and them were literal children?
"Please kindly shut the fuck up." I growled really stressed. I could still hear Wolf's breathing close by so I wasn't too worried. "I hate fake mockery and revelations of grand plans. I'm no fucking idiot, bitch." She looked unfazed at my words but seemed to get offended at the word bitch.
"You are as much of a monster as my kids." She snapped as if she did something.
I started laughing scaring her. "Oh that's all you've got? Listen Witch Bitch I've been called worst! And I've accepted my fate but you haven't so I'm giving you a choice leave them be or die cause I really won't go any easy on you." She cackled and began chanting cause my hair to light fire.
"Don't say I didn't warn you..." I screamed loudly as light left me causing her to scream out as Finn vanished and the ground began to split and shake.
Wolf at this point had taken off back in the direction of safety. I had trained him not to interfere when my other side took over. "Why the fuck am I fighting in the place of ancient stupid bitches!" I screamed as the ground under her began to crack and force open ripping apart.
Esther glanced up at me in slight shock and fear before being pushed down into the hole by an invisible force from behind her. I immediately shut the ground closed realizing Finn had gotten away. The fire went out and then once more I realized the Salvatores had tucked tail and ran too. How many bugs were gonna annoy me!
I turned around ready to head home as the massive headache I was growing festered only to fall into Klaus's arms. "What in the damned world!" My nose and ears had started to bleed but I hadn't noticed as the remaining siblings circled around me.
"Who knew you were apart of this world all along." Kol smirked.
I sighed staring up at them. "Your voice is literally poison to my ears. Back away gremlin." He grew baffled glancing at his siblings in shock while they tried their best to hold back their laughter.
"She serious right now?"
Elijah his his smirk behind a cough as Rebekah whistled in amusement. "Kol."
He groaned before stepping away from me. I sighed in relief pretending to go limp in Klaus's arms. "I hate being productive. I wanna be in a sheet burrito with Wolf right now."
"Only you Nichole only you..." Klaus chuckled rocking me slightly as he began to wipe away the blood that was dripping from my face.
"Your mother was literally so toxic. You should've all dropped her as soon as you turned eighteen and dipped." I began to humor them.
Elijah laughed as he noticed how sleepy I was getting. Klaus's grip on me tightened as well.
"You rest darling. It'll be alright now." He really didn't need to tell me twice. As soon as he had begun his sentence I was already fast asleep.
I groaned shooting up to see I was in an unfamiliar room in an unfamiliar house. The tapestry of the room also gave a vintage feel to it. That's when I relaxed realizing whose home I was at. The door opened to reveal Klaus. He had brought medicine and a glass of water. My head was pounding and immediately I took the glass and downed it as well as the aspirin. He chuckled as I sighed in pleasure.
"What?" I asked as he stared at me. He took a seat at the end of the bed by my feet while watching me.
"I finally got to see another side of you. It was quite the impressive sight." I rolled my eyes at his words. I hated how effortlessly Klaus seemed to flirt. He smirked at put his finger under my chin and pulled it up. "Do you want to know how long you were out for?"
I nodded waiting patiently for a reply. I also realized I was now in a stylish shirt and shorts so I assumed Rebekah changed me.
"It's been two days."
I paused almost falling back in freight as I stared wide eyed at Klaus. "Come again?"
"I said-"
"No I heard what you said. It was just a figure of speech." I got out of bed and slipped on my shoes. Klaus motioned for me to follow him as I walked passed him. "I just hate that I was out for that long."
"You did use quite a big of your powers. It was understandable that you slept away all that exhaustion."
I nodded at his words as I walked into the parlor and found Elijah reading and Rebekah writing in a notebook. I clapped my hands together with a wide smile catching their attention. "So who wants to tell her?" My mouth tasted sour as I spoke about the much awaited subject.
"What do you mean?" Elijah stated placing down his book eyeing me as if he wasn't convinced I should even be up and walking around.
"Well who's telling Elena I know her secret oh and that I'm staying with you guys!" They all looked at each other before Klaus grabbed my shoulders looking me in the eyes.
"You're her sister whether you like it or not which means you, darling, will tell her."
My lips pulled down as I glared up at him. Did he want to get thrown around the house by my powers "Niklaus!" I whined but he shook his head heading for the liquor cart.
"Good go and bond with your siblings and I'll bond with mine, right guys?" Elijah and Rebekah were looking at us in shock. They most of had a stroke from the way Klaus was speaking and interacting with me. It'll get some taking used to I guess.
