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Chapter 04<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

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After Kol had left, Myriam bounced into the room and told Bella to freshen up so they could go out and have some retail therapy. Bella needed her own clothes, her own style, and wearing some dead psycho-witch\u2019 clothes was simply a no-no. While she had been able to deal with Myriam\u2019s energy before, now that the vampire was free of her boundaries and restrictions, Bella felt that she was in her face. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps just what she needed. Kol seemed to like her enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella took a quick shower and got back into her clothes and Myriam was already impatiently waiting for her, holding her bag for her. \u201cI\u2019m going to take you into town. If at any point you become overwhelmed, tell me so we can move away and wait for you to calm down, okay? No need to bottle it up or to avoid it, we\u2019re going. Simple as that. And eventually, it\u2019ll become easier, but I think you know that,\u201d Myriam said as she handed her her bag with a smile on her face. \u201cStop hiding, Bella, Kol told me you\u2019ve got quite the mind and mouth.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOkay,\u201d she replied carefully.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd if you don\u2019t want to shop for clothes, that\u2019s fine too. But you need your own clothes, your own style.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, I understand, it was merely not a priority of mine.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAnd I understand that,\u201d Myriam playfully pushed her towards the door leading to the pathway on the first floor. The whole compound was empty apart from Hayley and Hope, as everyone else had gone off to attend the spell to get the Ancestors over with. \u201cLook at this place, it\u2019s a fortress and you\u2019re safe. Nobody here is going to hurt you or judge you or make fun of you. If they do, you\u2019re well in your right to give them hell for it, because they\u2019re in no position to make that judgement as they\u2019re all a bunch of paranoid idiots for the most part, and dealing with all different kinds of PTSD in unhealthy ways. And it works for them.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo\u2026 rationalizing that I could be the Beast from their prophecy wasn\u2019t a good thing then?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, it was,\u201d Myriam said as she lead Bella down the stairs. \u201cIt got them thinking, and it\u2019s good to get them to stop and think every once in awhile, to see situations from a different perspective. And yes, both Elijah and Freya still believe that you could have been right, but Kol, Klaus and I believe that it\u2019s bullshit. If Rebekah were here, she\u2019d think it\u2019s bullshit too.\u201d Myriam then paused for a second then and turned to face Bella. \u201cHey, you don\u2019t happen to know the cure to Bekah\u2019s curse, do you?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m not that good of a witch,\u201d Bella said blushing. \u201cI can do some cleaning spells to make my job easier when I have to wash the floor or dishes, I\u2019m good with herbs, but I\u2019m really weak and a useless witch.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo, you\u2019re a witch. Not useless. And if you want more power to do things, I\u2019m sure that Kol has a few tricks up his sleeve to boost your power.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI don\u2019t want to boost my power, I don\u2019t want to be a witch, I want to be a vet,\u201d Bella said determined as they walked over the courtyard. Myriam was right, this place was a fortress and it was also very beautiful. \u201cAnd maybe use my herbal knowledge to heal sick animals instead of using regular medicine, but that\u2019s something completely different.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFinally a witch who\u2019s not self involved and power hungry! Good on you, Bella Swan, good on you!\u201d Myriam cheered. \u201cNow, I take it you can read?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOf course.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat about math?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella shrugged then. \u201cI think I was fortunate that I was taught how to read because my father sent me away to New Orleans to that coven of witches.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFair enough,\u201d Myriam replied, thoughtfully. \u201cTo become a vet or at least to qualify you\u2019d need to know about biology, chemistry and science, how about we tackle one or two subjects at the time? Math and biology?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIs that even possible?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh honey, you can buy school text books in normal bookstores now. We\u2019ll start with the lower grades and work our way up, time a plenty, isn\u2019t there?\u201d Myriam laughed as they walked out of the courtyard and straight onto the busy Bourbon Street. \u201cYou need to have something to do or your mind will become your prison. I hold several phd\u2019s because I never gave up studying. I love to study.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat did you study?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWell, I\u2019m a trained nurse, midwife, psychologist, herbalist\u2026 I can run businesses if I want to\u2026 the possibilities are endless. I think Vet\u2019s assistant would be a new one.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhy go for assistant?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause I\u2019d like to work with you,\u201d Myriam smiled at her. \u201cI\u2019m pretty sure Rebekah would volunteer to run the administration department and the three of us could be the best veterinary clinic New Orleans have ever seen!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella started to laugh. \u201cBig dreams, keep dreaming.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not a dream when it\u2019ll be reality, now, let\u2019s go, we\u2019ll go somewhere else than Forever 21 where that bitch got her clothes from,\u201d Myriam pointed her down the street and was glad that Bella followed. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As the morning progressed, Myriam watched Bella come out of her shell more. She didn\u2019t need to be told what to do, just gently steered into the right direction, unless she asked for clarification of something. Her mind worked quick, and keeping her engaged was a hoot. Myriam could tell that Bella was a bit careful around her, mainly because the trust wasn\u2019t really there yet, but that was something that would grow. For now, she took pride in the fact that Bella truly seemed to be enjoying herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It wasn\u2019t unsurprising to Myriam that Bella went straight for the dresses. Of course, a lot had changed since the early 1900\u2019s, but Bella didn\u2019t seem to mind the lack of sleeves or the shortness of the skirts, although she did have her limits. Knee-length was short enough, in her opinion. And Myriam didn\u2019t even have to tell Bella about the clothes or if it looked good on her or not, Bella had her own opinions and they were correct. Some of the dresses even enhanced Bella\u2019s assets a bit and Myriam knew that Kol was going to have a hard time resisting Bella, or at least to see her as a mere friend.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There was a connection between them. It was obvious, it was clear, but not to them. And it wasn\u2019t as if Myriam was forcing them to be together, but they were clearly exhibiting couple behaviour and from the stories Kol had told her about Bella and him in the 1900\u2019s, they\u2019d been exhibiting that same behaviour then, too. It was no secret that Kol Mikaelson loved his witches, but Bella had stolen his heart and had never returned it to him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kol had only fallen for Davina by accident when he was a human. She\u2019d been the first warm body who actually acknowledged him and was curious about him and that had been something new, but she\u2019d been nothing but a replacement, a cheap copy of Bella, and an even cheaper personality. No, it was a good thing the backstabbing bitch was dead, although Myriam would have loved to have killed Davina herself.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

See, despite her banishment from New Orleans, Myriam knew everything that was going on thanks to her spies in the city, especially when the Mikaelsons returned to New Orleans to save the witches from that fucktard Marcel. Compelled humans or some of her loyal vampires Elijah didn\u2019t know about. Fucking Elijah. He should really impale himself on a branch of a White Oak Tree.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

They had a late lunch at the waterside before Myriam took Bella to one of her favourite bookstores to buy math and biology books on the lowest grade possible, small steps, and Bella seemed to agree, but she was also interested in a book on the anatomy of animals. While she likely wouldn\u2019t be able to understand most of it in the book, Myriam found her determination encouraging and heartwarming.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

When they were done, the night was already falling and Myriam took her to the Garden District to a restaurant that had been around since the late 1800\u2019s, and that had been a mistake. Bella refused to go in there as Edward had taken her dining there a couple of times, quite the fancy establishment, and it had gone wrong every single time. She was clawing her arms in frustration whenever Myriam tried to stop her from walking away, much to the point where she drew blood, and then Myriam gave up. She hadn\u2019t known, but she also felt slightly disappointed that Bella didn\u2019t trust Myriam enough to make sure she\u2019d be safe in there. Edward was long dead.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Perhaps she should find out where the asshole\u2019s buried, and then take Bella with her to the grave and dig his bones up, only to start a bonfire and release the girl from bad memories. Or at least make a first step at it. Then again, Bella had killed Edward in a fit of rage, and that idea could actually backfire and make things worse. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

After Bella had calmed down somewhat, she thanked Myriam for a lovely morning and afternoon, but that she\u2019d liked to go home<\/em> now. And they did. It was a good thing that Bella remained out of the loop with the things going on right now, it was what would keep her safe in the end. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Lucien was already dead, and after destroying the Ancestors they would have to deal with Marcel. Despite all the proof against Marcel and for Bella, Elijah and Freya still were a bit on the fence about Bella\u2019s involvement in all of this, but Marcel was the new super vampire and he could mean the end to every Mikaelson. Things were at play that Bella wouldn\u2019t like, but they couldn\u2019t resolve this peacefully. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The whole family were in different places right now, Klaus and Elijah were dealing with Marcel – which sucked because Klaus would be the first to be ripped apart by Marcel, and Kol, Josh and Vincent were now working on destroying the Ancestors. And Myriam was worried. Bella knew that Kol was going to play with the Ancestors, but she didn\u2019t seem to be worried. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She followed Bella up to her room and leaned against the doorpost as Bella started to calm down some more. \u201cAren\u2019t you worried about Kol? What if Davina keeps him over there while she destroys the Ancestors?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThen I\u2019ll set fire to her body so she won\u2019t be to return, ever,\u201d Bella muttered, having stopped scratching herself. She cast a minor spell on her arms to have them heal faster and stumbled when a shock wave was sent through New Orleans, explosions could be heard in the distance. \u201cBut I think everything is going to plan\u2026 Kol will be home soon.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow do you know? You have some sort of weird connection to him apart from your life being dependant on his?\u201d Myriam asked curiously. If this was the case, it was a very dangerous thing to have, indeed. Luckily Freya established that the link only went from Kol to Bella, not the other way around too – otherwise it meant that they\u2019d have to keep Bella alive at all costs and that it was a closed loop. Myriam didn\u2019t like Freya much, but Klaus seemed to trust his sister.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myriam was curious to hear what Rebekah thought of her. Closed loops were hard to break, but Freya believed that she could<\/em> sever the link between Kol and Bella if needed. If Bella turned out to be someone else. Or if she\u2019d turn on the family in the future. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d Bella replied as she sat down on the bed. \u201cThose explosions came from the City of the Dead and I felt some invisible tie break deep inside of me. Kol\u2019s been successful in having Davina help to sever the link.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOkay,\u201d Myriam nodded. \u201cAre you hungry? Should I have the cook prepare you something delicious?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo thank you,\u201d she looked at Myriam and smiled at her. \u201cAgain, thank you for the lovely day out, it was good.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re very welcome, be prepared for more of those days,\u201d Myriam winked before getting the feeling that Bella wanted to be alone. She was going to have one of the servants bring up some tea and sandwiches for her later, but now she was left in her worry about Klaus. She understood why she had to stay at the compound, or at least far away from everyone else, with Bella – it was for their own protection and theirs, but still, it hurt. After a century of being apart, all Myriam wanted was to screw Klaus\u2019 brains out, every single minute of every single day, to make up for lost times.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few hours later, Kol appeared in her doorway, gently knocking to get her attention. He looked somewhat dishevelled, but Bella was glad that he was still in one piece. \u201cI know you don\u2019t like touching and stuff, but I could really use a hug right now,\u201d Kol said softly, a hopeful look in his eyes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella nodded, put her book down and got off the bed to put her arms around him. It wasn\u2019t that she didn\u2019t like to be touched, or touching, but she was more open to it if she was asked or instigated it herself, that way she could keep control over the situation somewhat – as it was usually taken out of her hands. In that respect, she was easy and adjustable; if people wanted \u2018to do what\u2019s best for Bella\u2019, then she\u2019d go along with it, silently making another plan if things would go wrong. It was how she taught herself to be more sociable, too. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m glad you are back safe,\u201d she said as she gently rubbed his back, and was surprised when he put his arms around her too. Stiffening for only a moment, she found that she was liking this. He was strong, but he was gentle, it was almost as if she was wrapped in a nice warm blanket. There was a hint of blood on him, and she wasn\u2019t surprised that he\u2019d gone and feed after his short reunion with Davina and all the excitement, but it didn\u2019t bother her, all the smells around them were fairly neutral. \u201cDo you want to talk about it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNo,\u201d he replied, hugging her a little bit tighter. \u201cBut you felt the connection break, didn\u2019t you? Please tell me that the explosions weren\u2019t just for show.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe connection is broken,\u201d Bella confirmed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cGood,\u201d he breathed out. \u201cBecause for a moment there I wasn\u2019t sure if Davina was on the same page about the Ancestors as we are, but I guess that\u2019s what happens when one\u2019s soul gets shred by the people you were loyal to for so long.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe Ancestors are a necessary evil, but for now, it\u2019s a good thing that they\u2019re disconnected.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes,\u201d he agreed and then took another deep breath before letting her go. \u201cHow was your day with Myriam? Did you manage to find some things you liked?\u201d Kol walked into the room and saw the clothes and the books spread out on the bed. \u201cDarling, how are you going to sleep when your bed is this full?\u201d he laughed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella shrugged. \u201cI figured you were going to be curious to my day and wanted to see.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis is lovely,\u201d he smiled at her. \u201cDid Myriam behave herself?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOf course, why wouldn\u2019t she?\u201d Bella replied as she started to clear her bed. \u201cAnd it was nice, the experience was like I was walking around with a friend instead of a chaperone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He sat down on the bed and leafed through the biology book. \u201cNo more chaperones for you. It\u2019s unheard of for a young lady to be escorted outside the walls of her home, frankly, I believe that a lot of young ladies would rebel against their chaperone in this age.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut what if I get overwhelmed or confused?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI gave you a phone this morning, darling,\u201d Kol winked at her. \u201cBut honestly, you\u2019ll be fine. You know the city as well as anyone of us and people are just people. But, shouldn\u2019t you want to go out alone, that\u2019s alright too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella finished putting her dresses away and then turned around as if something clicked inside her mind. \u201cDoes that mean that when I know those books very well and am ready for new ones that I can go out by myself if I want to?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYes, that\u2019s what I said, and only if you feel up to it.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She nodded as she crawled back onto the bed. \u201cFor now I\u2019m good here,\u201d she smiled as she pointed at the books. \u201cLots to read and learn.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He let out a snort. \u201cDon\u2019t forget to have some fun too, darling. All work and no play is no fun.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut this is fun,\u201d Bella replied pointing at the books again, a small smile dancing on her lips. \u201cIs that wrong?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNope,\u201d he shook his head before sniffing the air and noticing a distinct lack of the smell of food hanging in the air. Sandwiches and tea, a few hours ago maybe. \u201cDid you have dinner yet, Bella?\u201d He believed he heard his brothers call for him from the courtyard, but whatever it was, it could wait. Bella was an ocean of calmness, and that was what he needed right now to stabilize himself after having to \u2018die\u2019 and interact with Davina. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was given some sandwiches and a pot of tea, I\u2019m not hungry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAre you sure?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m sure,\u201d Bella smiled at him. \u201cMyriam and I had a big lunch too, it was delicious. We had a table filled with all sorts of seafood and vegetables and it was amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVery well,\u201d he replied before sighing deeply. His brothers were determined. Very determined. \u201cWill you excuse me for a moment? Nik and Elijah are demanding my presence downstairs.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI was thinking about going to bed, but I wanted to wait up until you came home to make sure you\u2019re alright,\u201d Bella replied as she collected her books. \u201cDon\u2019t worry, I\u2019ll still be here in the morning.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019d better,\u201d Kol laughed. \u201cI might camp out in front of your door to make sure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cPlease don\u2019t,\u201d Bella replied with a sigh. \u201cI was joking.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI know, but who says I was?\u201d Kol grinned before getting off the bed and jumped over the balustrade to land on his feet in front of his annoying siblings. \u201cI\u2019m here, what do you want?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFreya has been tracking my enemies,\u201d Klaus huffed, Kol could hear anxiety in his brother\u2019s voice. \u201cThey\u2019re all coming.\u201d He pushed the spelled map into his brother\u2019s hands. \u201cMarcellus has taken the serum, Elijah killed him.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI had no choice!\u201d Elijah defended himself. \u201cHad I known—\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Kol hummed as he looked at his sister\u2019s handiwork. All the blood was either already in or traveling to New Orleans. \u201cI suppose you\u2019re not being paranoid when there is in fact a whole horde coming for you\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow what?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt looks like it won\u2019t be long until they\u2019ll be knocking at the gate. It\u2019s good, I could use a good fight,\u201d Kol said as he handed the map back to his brother.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur advantage is that no vampire can cross that threshold as long as the deed stays in Freya\u2019s name,\u201d Elijah pointed out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo what? We just wait it out, starve to death?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIf they are so determined to die at our hands, let them come,\u201d Klaus smirked as he watched the map with glee. \u201cAnd it\u2019s going to be rather soon, you might wish to instruct Bella to get some place safe, somewhere not here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat about Myriam?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhile this is a family matter and our old enemies come knocking, I don\u2019t believe Myriam would like to sit this one out,\u201d Klaus said as he shot off a text to Hayley. \u201cHayley, for that matter, doesn\u2019t have an option as she needs to protect Hope.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella had just dozed off before she was rudely awakened by noises coming from the roof and stairwell near her room. Carefully peeking out from her doors, she could see a bunch of vampires heading towards Klaus\u2019 study where Freya was at that point. She nearly got the air knocked out of her by Myriam as the vampire pushed her back into her room. \u201cCollect your things, we\u2019re leaving,\u201d she ordered as she pushed a duffelbag into Bella\u2019s arms. \u201cI\u2019m not sure for how long, so take your new clothes and your books.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cWhat\u2019s going on?\u201d Bella wondered as she did as she was told. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMikaelson trouble, they want me to take you to Lucien\u2019s old Penthouse to keep you safe and maybe we can find stuff that could cure Rebekah\u2019s curse or maybe even the cure to Lucien\u2019s bite.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut I can\u2019t die,\u201d Bella replied, slightly confused. \u201cI know my magic isn\u2019t good for battle but isn\u2019t it better I stay here and help out where I can?\u201d What about Kol? He already had gone through such an ordeal today that she couldn\u2019t help but wonder if he was going to be okay. \u201cAnd I thought Lucien\u2019s dead?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s alright, Bella,\u201d Myriam said, helping the girl pack, definitely choosing not to tell her about Marcel. \u201cThere\u2019s no White Oak anymore, Kol will be safe. Now, are you ready? We really need to go.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella hated to be brought somewhere on vampire speed, Myriam had picked her up and was taking the roof route to the old penthouse. Bella was glad when she was standing on her own two feet again and ready to get on the elevator. \u201cWhy do I have the feeling that the situation is very dire and that I\u2019m being kept out of it?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBecause you\u2019re right,\u201d Myriam replied as the doors closed. \u201cElijah thinks this situation is none of your business, Klaus wants to give you time to have fun and to adjust and Kol wants to keep you out of harm\u2019s way and doesn\u2019t want you to worry about anything.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTell me what\u2019s going on,\u201d Bella urged her as they got off the elevator and headed into the penthouse suite. It was a mess, and Myriam quickly put all the chairs back on to their own feet and went looking for the safe. \u201cPlease?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou know Marcel\u2019s story, right?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHow can\u2019t I know the story? It\u2019s what Kol spoke of very often when he was trying to teach me a different kind of magic when I was alive the first time,\u201d Bella said as she put her bag out of everyone\u2019s way. She was tired, but she couldn\u2019t sleep now, could she? \u201cHe\u2019s basically like a son to Klaus. Family, to most of them but not to Kol. He\u2019s always hated Marcel for taking his place in his sibling\u2019s hearts.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Myriam nodded. \u201cAnyway, Marcel\u2019s really angry with the Mikaelsons, especially Klaus and Elijah, for being who they are. He\u2019s angry with Kol for not having been around to protect Davina when Van and his witches came for her—\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cBut that was my fault, Kol was taking me to you!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt\u2019s not your fault and Marcel\u2019s a big baby and acting out right now. Toddler tantrum. Although it\u2019s far worse than that, Elijah killed Marcel today without having known that Marcel had already taken the serum that had made Lucien the beast. One bite from Marcel and they will all die.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n


\u201cAnd you said that Kol was going to be fine!\u201d Bella squeaked, her anxiety levels currently going through the roof. \u201cBut there is no cure!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSays who?\u201d Hayley said as she brought Freya in. Like the supermom that she was, she had Hope with her too. Freya looked like death. \u201cShe got poisoned,\u201d she pointed out before plopping her onto the couch and assisted Myriam in finding the safe and other hiding spots. \u201cLucien has the antidote, we got it before, surely he put it somewhere here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cEven if I was cured, the power I used to fight Lucien is gone. There\u2019s nothing that can stop Marcel now\u2026\u201d Freya said weakly. \u201cI\u2019m going to die.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cShut up, you\u2019re not, and I\u2019ve already taken care of Marcel,\u201d Hayley said determined. \u201cBella, could you look after Hope, please?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m not good with kids,\u201d Bella said carefully. \u201cEspecially as young as Hope, they wiggle.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cStop being useless and look after my daughter while I\u2019m trying to save this family!\u201d Hayley growled at her, nearly launching herself at Bella but was being thrown back by Myriam. \u201cLet me go,\u201d she growled at the vampire. The intruder. While Hayley didn\u2019t have feelings for Klaus anymore, she didn\u2019t like it that Hope was going to have Myriam as a stepmother. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou do not talk to her like that, have I made myself clear?\u201d Myriam said as she held Hayley down. \u201cStressed or not, you\u2019re not going to lose your temper.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella quickly picked up Hope and almost ran to the bedroom with the baby, quickly putting it down on the bed, put pillows on both sides and the baby dozed off in seconds. Exiting the bedroom, Bella grabbed a cloth, made it wet and put it on Freya\u2019s forehead to cool her down somewhat. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s nothing here, the place has been cleaned out,\u201d Myriam said after an extensive search. \u201cIs Hope asleep?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella nodded, as she kept a careful eye on Hayley. \u201cIf it starts to cry, it\u2019s not my problem, though. Kids aren\u2019t really my thing.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI thought you were pregnant before?\u201d Freya asked from beside her. \u201cThat\u2019s what Kol said, anyway.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNot by choice,\u201d Bella replied as she turned the cloth on Freya\u2019s head. \u201cAnd it died because I wasn\u2019t getting the help I needed.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOh, I\u2019m sorry,\u201d Freya apologized and gently squeezed her hand. \u201cI know what it\u2019s like to lose a child.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m not sorry,\u201d Bella replied, pulling her hand back and jumping from the couch when Klaus dragged in a seriously injured Kol, followed by an equally injured Elijah. \u201cKol!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m sorry,\u201d he whined as Klaus dropped him on the other couch. \u201cI\u2019m going to die\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re not going to die!\u201d Klaus shot at him. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThat\u2019s what you told Finn and Cami, look where they are now!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Klaus sighed as Hayley fussed over Elijah. \u201cLook, Lucien engineered his venom from the seven werewolf packs, so maybe, that’s the key to a cure.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Freya got up from the couch as she threw the cloth down. \u201cOh great, that’s the first piece in a puzzle none of us will be alive to solve. I’m poisoned, Rebekah is hexed, and our brothers are bitten. We need three different cures to three different ailments, each of which could take years to find, and none of us will make it through the day.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTime to come up with a plan then,\u201d Hayley said determined. \u201cWe still have time.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella pulled Kol into her arms and put her arms tightly around him. \u201cI don\u2019t feel sick yet,\u201d she said hopeful. \u201cMaybe you won\u2019t die after all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou heard Freya, there\u2019s no cure, and if there is, we\u2019ll all be dead before we find it, just put me to sleep already, put me out of my misery!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cYou\u2019re being overly dramatic,\u201d Bella said playfully as she ignored the rest of the voices in the room. She ran a hand through Kol\u2019s hair and could feel him shiver against her. \u201cYou\u2019re going to be alright,\u201d she said softly, worried, however, that it was not going to be that way. Kol was in rough shape and Elijah was fading. \u201cRest some, I\u2019ll be here.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t leave me,\u201d Kol grabbed her hand and held it against his chest. \u201cPlease don\u2019t. If we do make it out of this alive, you and I are going to have a serious talk\u2026\u201d he groaned as his body twitched uncontrollably. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAbout what?\u201d Bella cast a minor spell to relax Kol a bit, not dampening his fighting spirit but to dull the pain somewhat. She couldn\u2019t stand seeing him in pain, not like this. He didn\u2019t deserve this.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMissed opportunities. Missed chances\u2026 everything,\u201d he let out a breath as he closed his eyes. \u201cJust don\u2019t leave me. Ever.\u201d He then faded a little, and Bella didn\u2019t have the heart to keep him awake. He needed his strength. Hayley handed her a new wet cloth and she put it on Kol\u2019s forehead. She wasn\u2019t sure what he meant by missed chances or missed opportunities, but she was keen to find out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

All of a sudden Kol shot up. \u201cNo, don\u2019t hurt her, Davina! Leave Bella alone!\u201d He panted, it was almost as if he was having a panic attack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHey,\u201d Bella said as she tried to pull him back into her arms, but he was stronger than her, even in his weakened state. \u201cI\u2019m right here,\u201d she said as she kept tugging on him. \u201cKol, I\u2019m right here. Davina\u2019s gone.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFreya! It\u2019s getting worse!\u201d Hayley called out to Freya as she pushed Kol back down. \u201cCalm down, Kol.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cDon\u2019t hurt her, Davina, please,\u201d Kol whimpered as he curled up against Bella, holding her tightly. Bella could feel and hear one of her bones crack, but she didn\u2019t care. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI\u2019m here,\u201d she whispered, gently rubbing his back. \u201cYou\u2019re going to be okay.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Not even 30 minutes later Freya had finished the spell she wanted to use to make all of the Mikaelsons sleep and enter a chambre du chasse to give Hayley, Myriam and Bella time to find the cures for all of them. For the poisoning, the bite and the curse. Myriam had hated the plan, she hated the idea of Klaus having to suffer for as long as they needed before they could get to him, and she had told him just that before he left. And she didn\u2019t like the plan because it meant having to spend time with Hayley. Myriam didn\u2019t mind Hope as she was Klaus\u2019 daughter, but Hayley was a bitch of a wolf.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Bella helped the now somewhat alert Kol into his chair around the table, as the rest of the Mikaelsons moved to sit at the table. There was a piece of paper on the table with their names on it in Old Norse. As soon as everyone was ready, Freya started to chant and Myriam pulled Bella back from Kol for safety reasons and Bella couldn\u2019t help but feel as if she was being suffocated, until everyone at the table let out a deep breath and went to sleep. It was only then when she could breathe again. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

She quickly rushed over to Kol to make sure he didn\u2019t fall off his chair and looked at Hayley and Myriam. \u201cNow what?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cNow, I\u2019m going to get their coffins, get the truck and we\u2019re going to load them up, and pick up Rebekah on the way out of town, it\u2019s going to be just us girls until we find everything we need, are you ready for that? Or do you want to stay in New Orleans by yourself and hope that that maniac doesn\u2019t come after you?\u201d Hayley said impatiently as she checked up on Hope. \u201cAnd we need to pack up Hope too.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cI promised Kol that I\u2019m not leaving him, so I\u2019m not going to,\u201d Bella said determined.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cHe was delirious.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

She had a feeling that Hayley didn\u2019t want her to come with. \u201cI don\u2019t care, I promised.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In less than an hour the truck was packed, with both Hayley and Myriam lifting the coffins as if they weighed nothing, and Bella crawled in the back with them. \u201cWhat are you doing?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThere\u2019s no room in front for the four of us,\u201d Bella shrugged as she made herself comfortable in a corner near Kol\u2019s coffin. \u201cI\u2019ll be here. Out of your way.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cFine,\u201d Hayley huffed as she closed the truck and soon after Bella could feel the truck starting to move on high speed, they were truly going to leave New Orleans, and it was fearful and exciting. She had never left New Orleans before and now she was on the road with a vampire-werewolf hybrid, a vampire and a baby who was a tribrid. Their cargo was precious and their mission was an important one. There was no room to be afraid, they all had to be strong and do the best they could. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On to a new adventure…<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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