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Noting the look on his sire's face as he approached the Hybrid, Marcel could easily deduce it had something to do with one of his remaining siblings, likely Rebekah.- You have that I'm in very deep trouble look - Not me, we. Rebekah has called in reinforcementsMarcel paled as he realised exactly what that meant. If he didn't hand over Elijah before the eldest arrived in town, she'd make 1919 look like child's play in comparison to her wrath.- So wherever you're hiding my brother, I suggest you free him before Liv shows up because not even I'll be able to stop her rampage this time.- That bad?- Losing Finn was bad enough, losing Kol broke something in herKlaus wouldn't ever say it, but he felt guilt over his part in the death of his nephew, knowing that if they'd listened to both Kol and Olivia, a mother would not have been forced to watch her child die and he'd still have his big sister. Nodding in understanding, Marcel left for wherever he'd stashed Elijah to release the Nobel Original. Of course Marcel had heard about Finn and Kol, the deaths of not just two Originals but their entire sire lines had spread through the supernatural community like wildfire. He'd been a little delighted that Kol was dead having never gotten along with the youngest male Original but hadn't taken into account how it'd affect Olivia and felt bad for that. Davina looked up as a panicked looking Marcel came into the attic and made a beeline for the coffin- What are you doing?- We need to release him now- No, I haven't found a way to kill them yet - Davina, there is a bigger danger coming and she wants Elijah - All the more reason to find a spell to kill them - You don't understand D. Remember the stories I told you about them, about Olivia? - Yeah you said she was powerful. But Marcel, I have the power of three witches plus my own - That isn't enough! Olivia is in another league compared to you, she could snap the neck of every vampire in the city without trying. Yes you are poweful, but Olivia has had 1000 years to build up her power and if I don't hand Elijah over, she will raise New Orleans to the ground - Glad to see you are as intelligent as ever MarcellusMarcel froze as the familiar voiced washed over him and turned to face the female at the door- Olivia, it's been a long time - it's nice to see you alive little warriorNormally he'd hate being called that, but Olivia had been the closest thing to a mother he'd had after losing his own- I trust Elijah is unharmed - Yes - Good. And who might you be little witch - Davina - A pretty name for a pretty girl. Marcel, you can leave us, I won't harm herLooking Olivia in the eye he nodded and moved to leave- For what it's worth, I'm sorry about Kol - Thank you little warriorOlivia replied as Davina invited her in and kept to the other side of the room while the ancient vampire moved to her brother's coffin and removed the dagger from his chest- Now what is such a young witch doing with the power of three other witches? And why is a vampire hiding her?Studying the vampire in front of her, Davina recalled that Marcel had said that Olivia was a Heretic: Half witch and half vampire- Have you heard of the harvest? - Stopped a couple over the centuries. I take it you were part of one?- Yes, I was meant to be the last one killed but Marcel arrived in time to save me but I have trouble with control, I always have - You'll struggle more with the power you now have. I'm not sure if teaching you control will be enough - What do you mean?- You are young and inexperienced Davina and now you hold power that your body is not fully capable of holding. It will eventually kill you if something isn't done soon - What can be done - The easiest solution would be to obviously complete the harvest. Another option is to place your magic, all of it into an inanimate object, for now I can siphon some of the power away until I can see if there's a third option. - You're a siphon?- I was born a siphon, it's why I was able to keep my ability to use magic when I was turned- That makes senseDavina flinched as Elijah appeared next to his sister, still looking grey but smiling warmly at the woman who'd all but raised him and his siblings- Welcome back little brotherUsing her magic, she produced a couple of blood bags for Elijah who was more than happy to accept them as Olivia turned her attention back to Davina.- I'd like to start teaching you how to properly use magic and control it, between that and siphoning what I can, we might be able to prolong the effects that much magic will have on your body - I'd like that - Excellent. I'll inform Marcel of what's happening so he doesn't go all daddy vampire and I'll see you tomorrow little witchSaid witch grinned and bid goodbye as the two vampires left the church, making their way out to where the old plantation house was. They could hear Rebekah and Nik bickering as Elijah entered first and was wrapped in a tight hug by his little sister who then squealed in delight as she hugged her older sister who had also entered the room. The Hybrid wisely staying a safe distance from his older siblings as both were annoyed with him at the moment, Olivia more so.- Where are the others? - Enzo and Lexi took the three of them to Europe to explore for a whileOlivia answered as she set her sites on her little brother who gulped. The last time she had that look was when he daggered her for the only time. The Heretic had spelled him to continually set on fire every hour for 15 minutes until he removed the dagger, the stubborn bastard had managed to last a total of 5 hours before he'd surrendered.
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When Hayley came downstairs the following morning, she was surprised but happy to see Elijah sitting in a chair reading and could see a pouting Klaus sitting across from him and pouting with a dead girl on the coffee table between them: the pregnant werewolf tilted her head, wondering what had the big bad hybrid pouting like a scolded child and was he wearing a beanie?A woman appeared seconds later and Hayley scowled as the mystery woman handed Elijah a cup of coffee and kissed his cheek before sitting in the chair beside his and picking up her own book. - Where’s my coffee?- Naughty and messy children don’t get rewards Hayley blinked as she was sure she just saw something twitch under said beanie as Klaus sunk even further into his chair: unable to help herself, the werewolf couldn’t hold her attitude in as she drew attention to herself.- Just who the hell are you. - I see why you like her Nik, she’s every bit the heathen you are Elijah did his best to hid the laugh that had slipped out under a cough while Hayley’s mouth dropped open in offence - Who the hell do you think you are!? Hayley snapped as Rebekah flounced into the lounge - I see you’ve met our big sister Olivia - Sister?- Yes and had you asked politely young lady, I would’ve told you who I was.Wincing, Hayley had the grace to look sheepish - You’re right, I’m sorry about that. I’m Hayley Marshall - Olivia Mikaelson, the eldest living Original - Are you and Elijah twins? Now that Hayley wasn’t behaving like a jealous school girl, she could see the similarities between the two brunette Originals. This time Elijah didn’t hide his chuckle as he looked at his sister - No, though many have mistaken Olivia and I for twins, Liv is in fact several years older than I am and a very powerful witch - But I thought?- I’m an exception, a story I might eventually tell you. For now, I have a young witch to tutor and I’m going to start with an unlinking spell The others all perked up at this- You’re going to get Davina to break the spell - can I ask why you’re not doing it? - Davina needs to learn control and the spell of unknotting is one of the best ways to learn it, especially when you have a lot of power. It’s one of the first ones I taught Finn and Kol as children - Niklaus and I will make sure you’re undisturbed - Sister, do you mind staying here with Hayley- Only cause you’re asking Smiling in amusement, Liv walked over to her sister and kissed her forehead - There’s pancakes in the kitchen if you two get hungry, I made Eli cook - You constantly complain about hating making pancakes. Doing it myself is the easiest way to stop you whining The eldest male snarked as he left with his brother and older sister while Hayley turned to the remaining original who was snickering - so why was klaus wearing a beanie and sulking - oh that. As punishment for daggering Elijah, Liv spelled Nik with ears and tail for 24 hours- like wolf ears? Rebekah’s shit eating grin was her answer and Hayley couldn’t help but laugh either, the blonde mentioned once they calmed down that Liv is where they all got their pettiness from, but Elijah had the biggest streak of it after their sister.- You all seem so close to her - She raised us basically. Our parents were never there for us: Liv taught us everything despite being a kid and then a teen herself, or an adult in the cases of myself and our youngest brother Henrik. She was there when I had my first blood, nursed ha through colds and injuries, heartbreaks. You name it, Liv was there and she will be there for you and your little one to - Thanks Offering a small smile, Rebekah led the werewolf into the kitchen for food, Elijah really did make the best pancakes. Davina looked up from her art when she heard a knock on her door and grinned at seeing Olivia.- Come in- Good morning little witch, did you sleep well- I did actually, knowing you’re going to try and help me, it eased some of my worries - I’m glad. Now we’re going to start with something called the spell of unknotting- What is it- The spell is most often used as a means to break a link, and is an excellent way to start learning control. It might sound like an easy spell but it requires a lot of concentration and power to pull of - Is someone in trouble?- A young girl and her unborn baby who are starting to mean something to us has had her life linked to a witch here as a means to blackmail my family. I believe so they can find you - that’s horrible. Tell me what I need to doSmiling, Olivia set the spell down as well as the piece of knotted rope that would act as a representation of the link: she knew Davina had a good heart, it’s why she’d told the little witch some of what was going on.As she coached Davina through the spell, she’d received regular updates from her brothers about what was going on, Nik ordering her to do the spell herself while Elijah, like his sister had faith that Davina could pull it of and as she watched with a warm smile, the little witch indeed managed to succeed. Squealing in joy at achieving the spell, Davina launched herself on Olivia in a hug, the original chuckling as she returned it: Davina reminded her so much of her own little menace when he’d been young and learning magic as well. - I knew you could do it little one - Thank you for trusting me and believing in me- My pleasure little witch, now you get some well earned rest and tomorrow we shall discuss what spell you will learn next. You have my number if you need me ok- Thank you again Olivia and good night Pressing a kiss to Davina’s forehead, Olivia left the attic, arriving downstairs as Elijah killed Agnes, the last living elder of the French Quarter coven. Rolling her eyes at her brothers, she ushered the pair out, offering her apologies to Father Kieran for spilling more blood in the church. - How’s Hayley?- She was doing better when I left. You did well coaching Davina This got a scoff from the oldest- You say that like I’ve never taught a which before brother dearest Elijah was going to make a witty retort back as they entered the house, only to realise that they could hear Hayley nor could they sense her. While Elijah checked the house, Olivia called Rebekah, but the blonde had left seconds after Elijah but would return to help look for the missing werewolf: Nik joined them moments later and announced that Marcel had been to visit, meaning he would be their first stop in trying to find Hayley.