*Nice and long, just like I promised. I have technically skipped Smells like Teen Spirit, Ghost World, and Ordinary People. The previous couple chapters took place during these events but since they were in Portland and not directly in the episodes I 'skipped' them. If that makes sense. Enjoy!*

Claire felt exhausted yet energized at the same time. It was a complicated mix. Completing the bond with Klaus felt different than completing it with Elijah. It felt more intense. The bond she shares with both of them felt stronger than just being bonded to one. She felt more in tune with the emotions. It didn't catch her off guard like the first time.

However, blocking two minds from hers proved to be challenging. It made her mentally exhausted. It was simply another thing added to her list. She still feared Mikael and what would happened. She feared for her loved ones in Mystic Falls. Her mind felt overrun, tired.

This over exhaustion lead Claire to take a nap during the day to find some relief. The naps helped. They helped the bond settle. Helped her mind grow stronger. Helped the emotions be more easily sorted.

Usually she napped with one of her mates but today she slept with Madelyn on her chest. Her body took up the couch, her hand resting protectively near Madelyn. Both of them asleep deep in their minds.

Elijah is in the office trying to keep tabs on what is happening in Mystic Falls. Making sure Claire's family is alright and protected. Making sure Rebekah is alright, though from what he has found out, she is more than alright. His heart swelled for his little sister.

Henrik sat in a chair to the right of the couch Claire and Madelyn are asleep on. He has a grimoire in his lap. He's studying the magic inside trying to get caught up. He remembers is soul traveling with Kol throughout the world leaning about magic. However, it is one thing seeing it on the Other Side and it's another practicing it in person, alive.

Klaus had moved the chair that was to the left of the couch over so it was facing the couch head on. He had an easel slightly to his right and paint on his left. His eyes gaze towards Madelyn and Claire. The moment Claire fell asleep he had grabbed his supplies. He had been wanting to paint her and found his chance.

Klaus couldn't remember a time he felt so content. Not only has he completed the bond with the love of his life but he's found werewolves to turn into hybrids. Portland was crawling with potential hybrids. With Elena's blood, he had instantly went to work creating his hybrids.

The hybrids meant more protection for Claire, for Madelyn. He also found out that the hybrid were sired to him, extremely useful. However, Klaus quickly found out that just because the hybrids would do anything for him because of the sire bond didn't mean he could treat them anyway he wanted. Claire quickly put a stop to Klaus's abuse to the newfound power.

She knew the hybrids didn't have a choice in being sired to Klaus and knew Klaus enjoyed that fact. If they were going to have to follow Klaus's every word then he was going to be nice. It annoyed Klaus but he'd rather be nice to the hybrids than have Claire mad at him.

Madelyn cooed and squirmed on Claire's chest. Both Klaus and Henrik instantly looked over. Madelyn continued to whine which caused Claire to wake up. Klaus instantly collects his things and disappears not wanting Claire to see the painting just yet. He returns quickly and kneels beside Claire's head.

"Hello, love" He whispers. She turns her head to him and smile. He kisses her softly. Madelyn's crying causes them to part.

"She needs a new diaper" Claire notes. She slowly sits up, Klaus moves out of her way. They both stand and Klaus follows closely behind her.

"I'm going to go and try to find some more wolves today, love" Klaus said. The past week Klaus has been distracted. Their bond still felt fresh and the first couple of days were absolutely unbearable for the others. Elijah understood but Henrik flat out felt jealous but wouldn't say anything because he loved the smile on Claire's face.

"Don't be long" Claire told him. "And be careful." She told him.

"Of course, sweetheart" He mutters kissing her softly. Claire moans pulling him to her. He grips her waist tightly. His leg slips in between hers. "You are a very dangerous creature, my love." He whispers to her. She smirks running her nails down his chest. His eyes continue to darken.

"You need to go find your wolves and I need to change a diaper." Claire mutters. Klaus groans nuzzling his head in her neck.

"I love it when you talk dirty to me." Claire giggles wrapping her arms around his neck. He kisses her shoulder before pulling out of her embrace.

"I'll only be a few hours" He promises.

"I'll miss you" She said. He pauses struggling to not go back to her and stay in her arms for the rest of eternity.

"I always miss you when I'm not with you." She blushes slightly and he gives her a wink before walking away completely.

"There.. All better" Claire smiles and tickles Madelyn. Madelyn giggles an squirms on the table. Claire smirks and laughs as well. She collects Madelyn in her arms and walks back into the main room. She sets Claire in the play pen before looking at Henrik. He looks up feeling her gaze on him.

"Need something, Angel?" He asks teasingly. She smirks and saunters over to him. He sets the grimoire off to the side welcoming her in his arms. She sits in his lap sideways. She cuddles into him and he holds her tightly. He presses his lips on her forehead.

He desired her like his brother but not to the degree of them. Their desire for her is amplified by the vampire side but Henrik is only human, a witch but human none-the-less. He could wait to complete the bond with her. Wait until she was ready, he knew she is worth it.

"I love you" She whispers. He repeats the three special words back to her before kissing her softly. She smiles into the kiss. It doesn't turn into anything other than a gentle kiss.

"How are you feeling?" He asks. His thumb slips under her shirt needing skin on skin contact. She cuddles closer to him, curling in a tighter ball in his lap.

"I'm alright, Henrik" She promises him. She kisses his neck gently before resting her head against him. "I'm just a little tired but I'm ok." He smiles rubbing her side softly.

"Have you talked to Caroline?" Henrik asked. Claire sighs softly. Claire had tried to get a hold of Caroline the past couple of days but her sister hasn't responded.

"I'm just sure she's busy planning homecoming." Claire mutters. Henrik grips her tighter. He knew Claire wanted to go to the dance with her sister but they weren't sure if it was safe to return. They haven't heard anything on Mikael, they were safer in Portland.

"We're returning to Mystic Falls" Klaus says entering the room. Claire lifts her head and looks at him. While she was ecstatic to be going home, she didn't like the look on his face.

"What's wrong?" She asked standing up. She walks over to him as Elijah enters the room having heard Klaus returning.

"I got an interesting call from Stefan Salvatore." He told them. He instantly wraps an arm around Claire, pulling her to his side.

"What does he want?" Henrik questions. Klaus spares him a glance.

"He has informed me that daddy dearest is daggered in Mystic Falls." Klaus told them.

"Do you trust him?" Claire asks.

"Not exactly... Even after I compelled him to follow my every command he is very clever. I'm sure they have found a loophole." Klaus says.

"You want to return?" Elijah questions. Klaus nods.

"This will be our chance to be rid of him once and for all." Klaus tells his brother.

"I'll get the jet ready" Elijah said leaving the room as he pulls his phone out.

"And I'll start packing" Henrik said leaving the room as well. Claire looks at Klaus nervously.

"Relax, nothing bad is going to happen to us." Klaus reassures.

"Klaus, you and Elijah have been fighting Mikael for a thousand years. I have a right to worry." She said. He smiles and kisses her softly. She relaxes against him slightly.

"And within those thousand years, he has never successfully killed any of us." He reminds her. She sighs and hugs him tightly, resting her head on his chest. He rubs her back gently. "Trust me, sweetheart, it's going to be fine"

"Do you have a plan?" Claire whispers.

"Of course" He mutters kissing the top of her head. "Not sure if you're going to like it." He adds. She sighs and looks up at him. "It involves Tyler Lockwood" Claire rolls her eyes leaving his arms. "He's sired to me, remember, love? I can make him anything I want him to do." He reminds her.

"Doesn't change that he's a jackass" Claire mumbles going towards Madelyn's room. Klaus follows her.

"No but he's the only hybrid I have in Mystic Falls at the moment. For my plan to work, I need him." Klaus tells her. "Mikael is an Original Vampire like me and Elijah. That means he has to be invited in. I don't know what allies he has, I don't know who to trust but I do know he won't be able to get into the Lockwood place. You'll be safe there."

"And how are you going to lure him there?" Claire asked as she started to pack Madelyn's things.

"The homecoming party." He said. She turns to him, motioning for him to continue. "The party is going to be at the Lockwood's. It'll lure him to me and then I will kill him with Stefan's help."

"If your ruin the homecoming at the school, it's not Mikael that you're going to have to worry about killing you." Claire told him lightening the mood slightly.

"I think I can handle your sister" Klaus smirks. Claire scoffs.

"Good luck." Claire smiles. He grins walking over to her.

"Why should I worry? Especially when I have such an amazing woman to protect me from such fury?" Claire smiles relaxing as his arms wrap around her. He kisses her nose, enjoying the way her face scrunches up. "I love you and I need you to trust me on this... I know what I'm doing, love." He promises. Claire sighs but nods.

"I am excited to be going home." Claire tells him.

"I know and I am excited to see you in a dress." He says.

"I asked Caroline to get me one in case I made it home for the dance. I trust her instincts when it comes to fashion." Claire says.

"I look forward to it" He mutters before kissing her.

A few hours later they were boarding the jet. A little later they were in Mystic Falls. They made it to Claire's home. Neither her mother nor her sister were in the house. Claire felt slightly relieved yet disappointed. She suddenly remembers how her mother has been giving her the silent treatment.

She sends a quick text to Hanna and her other siblings that she's back in Mystic Falls. She then finds herself promising a sleep over in the near future with Penny and a magic lesson with Archie. Asher sends her a quick reply telling her that he's on his way over.

Claire frowns slightly at the vague text her younger brother sent her but puts her phone in her pocket. She then calls Sarah and easily gets her to agree to watch Madelyn but only after agreeing to a little lunch date so that Claire can explain 'what the fuck has been going on'.

"Oh, Caroline" Claire mutters looking at the dress her sister has picked out for her.

Red always was your color ~ BTBFF

Claire quickly changes into the dress. The skirting barely reached her mid-thighs. It hugged her upper body and pushed her breasts up. She knew Caroline got this for her to help her be seductive for her mates. She felt both confident and self conscious.

She curls her hair and does her makeup. She's in the process of putting her black heels on when someone steps into the room. She looks up and smiles at Elijah. He instantly returns the smile as he walks over to her.

He offers her a hand. She takes it and he pulls her off of the bed. He takes a step back and looks at her. He twirls her, the skirt to her dress fanning out as she spins. A growl releases from his throat and she suddenly finds herself pressed against his chest.

"You are ravishing, Elskan" He purrs in her ear. His nose slowly glides against her skin. He takes in a breath, breathing in her scent. His lips brush against his mark on her neck. She gasps and presses herself against him more. His grip tightens.

He could feel himself growing hard, uncomfortably hard. She could feel it pressing against her. She smirks feeling proud that she's able to get this reaction from him. She gasps again feeling his fangs brush against her neck.

Her fingers grasp his tux tightly. The anticipation causes her heart to race. She wants him to feed from her, she wants him to do things to her. Her hips grind into his needily.

"Oh, the things I want to do to you" He growls in her ear. His hands grasp her ass tightly. She moans. Her right hand grips his flexing bicep and her left hand tangles into the back of his hair. She grips his hair tightly, clinging to him.

He forces himself away from her as he is reminded of the reason he came to get her. She pouts slightly. He loses a second of control. He speeds her against the wall, his lips claiming hers. Her right leg hooks around him. She grinds against the leg he pushes against her.

"You consume me" He whispers against her lips. She smiles brightly at him. He takes a step away from her, scrambling to collect himself. She raises her hand and wipes the lipstick off of his lips. "You're brother is here" He tells her. She suddenly remembers his text.

"How do I look?" She asks.

"Words cannot do you justice" He whispers. She blushes before grabbing his tie and pulling him back to her. He allows her willingly. They kiss again softly.

"You look as handsome as ever, my love" Claire whispers to him. He grins kissing her forehead.

"Shall we?" He asks grabbing her hand. She smiles and nods allowing him to take her into the main room. Klaus instantly sets his eyes on her. Similar to Elijah, he felt his pupils dilating and his cock hardening. Henrik had an identical reaction.

They all absolutely loved the dress she wore. It showed off her perfect legs. Hugged her waist and caressed her breasts perfectly. Then her hair, her blond hair curled to perfection. Her lipstick, slightly messy from the heated kiss she shared with Elijah.

"Ash?" Claire asked softly. His head snaps up as he comes out of his thoughts. Something wasn't right. He was sitting in the chair, his leg bouncing faster than a jack rabbit. Elijah and Klaus could hear his racing heart.

He instantly stands as she enters the room. He smiles slightly happy to see how beautiful he sister is. She's in her element. She's with the loves of her life. The thought makes his face turn sour.

"What's wrong?" Asher moves closer. It's obvious he's nervous. He's fidgeting and his breathing is off.

"Remember when I talked to you and Elijah about Chicago?" He asks. She nods. "The reason came to Forks with Klaus." He said. She frowns her eyebrows not quite catching on. "Rebekah" He clarifies. She instantly smiles.

"That's amazing! I'm so happy for you!" She instantly pulls him into a hug. Asher smiles slightly and hugs her back before pulling away. "What's wrong?"

"Somethings happened" He said.

"What's happened?" Klaus growls walking over to them.

"I think someone daggered her." He told them. "She's been looking forward to this dance. She's excited and she had at east a dozen dresses picked out for it. She wanted to go so badly and now I can't get a hold of her. I can't find her anywhere and I just.. I have a bad feeling."

"Have you tried locating her with a spell?" Henrik asks speaking up. He has yet to be reunited with his sister and now this happens? He didn't like it.

"It didn't work" Asher shakes his head.

"It has to be Elena" Claire told them. "Something isn't right about this" She mutters nervously. They were trying to lure Mikael out of hiding and now Rebekah's gone missing.

"They're going to try and kill you at the party" Asher says looking at Klaus. "They've been working with Mikael."

"How do you know?" Klaus asks stepping towards him trying to be intimidating. Claire shifts in front of her brother. Klaus freezes and Elijah releases a warning growl to his brother.

"Don't. Even. Think. About. It." Claire snipped sternly. Klaus presses his lips together and takes a step back. She turns to Asher and motions for him to continue.

"Rebekah was helping them." Asher mutters. Klaus feels a pang of betrayal.

"Why would she help them?" Claire asked frowning her eyebrows.

"Elena told her that Klaus was the one who killed Esther, their mother." Elijah's head snapped to Klaus. The hybrid glares hatefully at Asher.

"Be careful" Klaus growls. Claire spins on her heels and points at him.

"You can threaten your siblings, you can threaten the world but if you threaten my siblings, Hannah, Sarah or my mother, I promise you, you will regret it" She growled glaring at him sternly.

"Why?" Elijah growls. Klaus looks at him, barely able to keep eye contact.

"She made us into monsters" Klaus growls. "She suppressed my werewolf side for a thousand years and turned Mikael against me" He snapped. "She had it coming."

"Can we worry about one parent at a time?" Claire sighs pinching the bridge of her nose. Elijah glares at Klaus but says no more... for now. "Asher, tonight we are going to try and kill Mikael. If we get rid of him then he poses no threat to my mates and no threat to yours. Once he is gone, I give you my word that I will help you get Rebekah back." She promises.

"What do you need from me?" Asher questions.

"We're going to go the the dance now. Henrik and Klaus are going to try and lure Mikael out of hiding and then kill him. I am not allowed anywhere near that part of the plan-"

"Damn right" Klaus growls. "You're lucky we're not keeping you in the house." Klaus grumbled.

"I'll be fine" Claire reassures him. "While their doing that, you, me and Elijah will try and get Rebekah's location. If we can get her location then we'll try and get her without being noticed."

"And if we're noticed?" Asher asked. Claire shrugs.

"Then we still get her back just a little more creatively." Claire smiles at him. She remembers how it felt when they had Elijah. She knows what Asher is feeling, what he's going through. Her anger towards her ex-best friend skyrockets. How dare she do this again, how dare she keep mates apart. Who does she think she is?

"Thank you" Asher says. Claire smiles and hugs him tightly.

"What are family for?"

"We should get going" Elijah comments. The siblings pull away. Sarah arrives and Claire thanks her for coming on such short notice. She reassures the baby sitter that they will get coffee and Claire will explain everything that's going on.

"Love, I want you to stay with one of us at all times, do you understand?" Klaus tells her sternly.

"I'm going to be fine, Klaus... Relax" She mutters giving him a small smile. He sighs kissing her forehead. "I'll be safe, don't worry."

"I'll stop worrying when Mikael is dead." Klaus mutters.

"You and me both" She whispers back to him. Klaus smiles and all of them get into the car before driving to the dance that is being held at the Lockwoods. "Are all your hybrids here?"

"Yes, to ensure our safety... specifically yours" Klaus tells her as they climb out of the car. "As much as I would love to dance the night away with you my love, Henrik and I have some things we need to get done."

"Be careful" She said sternly. "Both of you." She said looking at Henrik.

"Don't worry love, the only one dying tonight is Mikael." Klaus assures her. He presses his lips on hers. She relaxes and kisses him back. She shares the same soft, promising kiss with Henrik before the brothers walk away.

"They'll be fine" Elijah whispers to her. "Mikael will be so distracted by Henrik, he won't see it coming" He reassures her. She sighs and nods softly.

"Well, lets go find your mate, shall we?" Claire said looking at Asher. He gives her a small smile and nods. They disperse into the crowd. "Caroline!"

"Claire!" Caroline practically speeds to her sister. They hug tightly. Claire had been gone for nearly three weeks, the sisters have never been apart for so long before. "I knew you'd look amazing in this dress." She said taking a step back to look at her sister.

"That she does, Ms. Forbes" Elijah nods. Caroline smiles feeling slightly special.

"Caroline, you wouldn't happen to know where Rebekah is? Their sister?" Claire asked. Annoyance is clear on Caroline's face at the mention of Rebekah. Claire raises her eyebrows.

"No, I don't.. Why?" She asked.

"Asher, my brother" Claire pauses seeing if Caroline remembers him. She nods motioning for her to continue. "Their mates and I think Elena daggered her and is keeping her from him."

"What is up with her?" Caroline sighs. "Didn't she learn her lesson from when she tried that with Elijah?" Caroline asked.

"I'm sure her slow mind will click eventually." Claire comments. She then looks around noticing that damn near everyone here is a hybrid. "Caroline, whatever happens tonight, promise me you won't interfere."

"What's going to happen?" Caroline asked.

"I can't explain right now but almost everyone here is a hybrid. A hybrid that is wired to keep Klaus safe." Caroline slowly nods.

"Does this have anything to do with Mikael?" Caroline asked. Claire nods. Her sister sighs and nods.

"It would make me feel better if you left... I don't want you getting hurt."

"Leave? What exactly is going to happen? Should you even be here?" Caroline asked nervously.

"I'm fine. They hybrids won't hurt me but I don't trust them nor Elena or anybody else to not hurt you. I'm safe. I'm worried about you."

"I can't just leave what about Tyler?" Claire clenches her jaw at his name.

"I'll make sure nothing happens to him." She grumbles. "Only if you leave and go spend some time with Madelyn."

"You just had to use the niece card" Caroline grumbles. Claire smiles knowing Caroline would do anything for Madelyn. "If you're not home by midnight, I'm coming to get you."

"Yes, fairy godmother" Claire teases. Caroline smiles and hugs her sister. Once Caroline was gone she felt like she could breath easier.

"Lets dance shall we?" Elijah questions pulling her to the dance floor.

"We have to find Rebekah." Claire reminds him.

"I have my witches working on finding her, it's only a matter of time." He promises. Claire smiles and nods. "I can't wait to get you home" He growls in her ear.

"You'll have to get me home first... You have some competition." She whispers in return. He growls and grips her tightly. Claire nuzzles her head into his shoulder, just under his chin. Her right arm wraps around his waist, her left hand weaving through his hair. He holds her close to him, resting his head on hers. They sway. Every now and then he'll twirl her before bringing her back into his arms.

"I love you" He whispers to her.

"I love-" Claire gasps painfully. She cries out holding her stomach. Elijah pulls away from her, fully alarmed. They both look at her stomach but there's nothing. "Klaus" She breaths with complete fear. "Klaus" She said again looking towards the house.

"Wait" Elijah grabs a hold of her.

"Let go! Klaus!" She cries struggling in his arms.

"Stop" He begs. "It's not safe" He holds her with an iron grip.

"Please" She begs him. She whimpers in his hold. She grabs his hand and siphons magic from him. She uses her magic to make him immobile before racing towards the house.

"Claire! Claire!" Elijah shouted fury mixing in with his worry.

"Klaus!" Claire shouts racing into the house. Elijah manages to break through her spell and races after her.

"I'm alright, love" Klaus speaks. She instantly turns to him. She races into his arms, relief flooding her body.

"Thank God" She whispers. He kisses her forehead. He leans back and wipes her tears. She hadn't even realized she was crying. "Is he dead?" She whispers. He nods.

"We're safe" He mutters. He pulls her into another hug. "We're safe, sweetheart."