*YAY YAY YAY YAY!! He's finally here! It's the start, the real start, of the Mikaelson's! I'm so fucking excited!!*

Sometime in the middle of the day, Claire slowly begins to awaken. Her neck feels terribly sore. She feels so weak, it's hard to open her eyes let alone move anything. Her head rolls to the side, her vision blurry.

A figure moves around in front of her before coming in closer. Claire blinks slowly trying to clear her vision. She groans again in pain as the figure kneels before her.

"Shh" The figure urges quietly. "Stay quiet" She whispers.

"El-Elena?" Claire whispers almost inaudible. Elena leans in closer and Claire manages to see her more clearly. "Where-"

"I don't know" Elena whispers as quietly as she can. "I need you to stay quiet and pretend to still be sleeping" Elena whispers hoping that if Claire seems like she's asleep then the vampire, Trevor, will stop feeding it. It was a long shot since he didn't care before but it was all Elena could think of. She knew Claire wouldn't be able to take much more of his consistent feeding and if he finds her awake, she knew he would just find it more entertaining.

"Ok" Claire whispers her eyes drooping closed. Elena sighs worriedly. She moves some of her hair in her face so that Trevor couldn't see her eyes which seemed to open uncontrollably from time to time.

"It's going to be ok, Claire... I'll get us out of this" Elena whispers trying to give Claire a sense of hope to hang on, to not give up. "You'll be back with Madelyn before you know it."

"Madelyn" Claire whispers in a low tone. Elena smiles and nods to herself.

"Remember, just be quiet" She whispers softly. "Everything will be fine." She said before standing up. She looked around hoping to get some clues on where they are when she hears her captures talking.

"So, you called him?" Trevor questioned.

"No, I called one of his contacts. You know how this works." Rose told him pacing lightly.

"Did you or did you not get the message to Elijah?" Trevor snips.

"They say he got it" Rose told him warningly, not liking his tone.

"Wonderful" He smiles. "And what?" He questions. Elena looks at Claire noticing she had passed out again. Worry spiked in Elena and she knew Claire's time was running out as blood continued to slip out of her bite marks. There was one on her neck but multiple on her arms.

"So that's it Trevor. He either got it or he didn't. We just have to wait." Rose told him still feeling frustrated and a hint of nervousness.

"Look, it's not too late. We can leave it here. We don't have to go through with this." Trevor said anxiously.

"I'm sick of running!" Rose shouted as Elena inches towards them, reluctant to leave Claire but needing more information about their situation and where they're at.

"Yeah? Well, running keeps us from dying" Trevor snarks.

"Elijah's old school. If he accepts our deal, we're free." Rose reassures him. Elena tenses as the board she steps on squeaks and Rose finds her. "You! There's nothing here for miles. If you think you're getting out of this house, you're tragically wrong. Understand?"

"Who's Elijah?" Elena asks trying to keep her heart from bursting in her chest.

"He's your worst nightmare" Rose told her before walking into another room with Trevor. Elena sighed and went back to Claire.

"Claire" Elena whispered kneeling beside her. "Claire" Elena whispered pleadingly when she wouldn't answer. Soon, she releases a quiet moan and Elena breaths out a large sigh of relief.

Standing up, Elena went to find their captures. She found them in a room, Trevor boarding up the windows to keep the sun out.

"Why are we here?" Elena asked.

"You keep asking my these questions like I'm gonna answer them." Rose snarks.

"Why won't you?" Elena asked.

"That's another one" Rose grumbled.

"You got us, ok? It's not like we can go anywhere. The least you can do is tell us what you want with us."

"Us? We? What's that about?" Rose frowned her eyebrows.

"She's talking about my little snack in the other room, the Siphoner" Trevor informed Rose. "Tasty little thing, I might go have another bite." Trevor went to leave but Elena quickly moved in his way.

"Wait!" She pleaded. Trevor raised an eyebrow and Elena had to think quick. She had to give Claire more time. "You mentioned something about a man named Elijah. That you're trying to get him to come here. You also seem nervous about him."

"You better have a point" Trevor growled and Elena quickly responded.

"You said she tastes good, wouldn't it be better to save her for Elijah?" Elena suggested. "What is he's hungry when he gets here? I'm assuming he'll have to travel, right? You can give her to him."

"You're just trying to buy her some time for you both to escape" Rose said knowing exactly what Elena was thinking.

"Is me trying to keep my friend safe so bad?" Elena asked. Rose sighed and glanced at Trevor.

"No" Trevor pointed at her. "She's my snack. It helps keep the edge off, please don't take her from me" Trevor pleaded.

"It could help us with Elijah" Rose agreed. Trevor groaned.

"Fine, fine" Elena sighed in relief as he walked away.

"If she's only here to be his snack, what do you want with me?" Elena asked walking back towards Rose.

After much pestering, Elena finally got some answers out of the two of them. She learned about Elijah and a little bit about the Originals. She learned about how she's the doppelganger and how she has to die to break the moonstone curse.

After they were done talking to Elena, the doppelganger moved back to Claire. She lifted the weak girls head and rested it in her lap. Suddenly, it came to her.

"Who are these people?" Bonnie asked not recognizing them. She and Elena flipped through them. There were multiple drawings of them. They were all drawn in clothes from different centuries.

"The Originals" Claire told them.

"Originals?" Bonnie asked frowning her eyebrows.

"Niklaus" Claire pointed to one of the men. "Kol. Elijah. Finn." She said pointing them all out.

"They're handsome" Bonnie noted. Claire nodded.

"Where have you seen them before?" Elena asked.

"My dreams." She said. "Caroline is the only one who knows about them. She says they're not real, that they're just a figment of my imagination."

"What do you believe?" Bonnie asked.

"I don't know... My dreams vary. I didn't draw them in different styles of clothes for the hell of it, my dreams show me of them in different centuries." Claire said. Elena and Bonnie shared a look. "But how would that be possible? No one can live like they live."

"How do they live?" Elena asked. Claire hesitated. "You can tell us anything" Elena said grabbing her hand comfortingly.

"They drink blood. I've seen them massacre hundreds, thousands of people." She told them. She wasn't hesitant to tell them because she was ashamed of their actions, she wasn't. Something told her that it was in their nature to act like they do. She understood their actions though she didn't exactly condone them. "I know, sounds crazy" Claire said.

"So does being a witch" Bonnie spoke up.

Elijah and Claire were connected in a way Elena didn't understand. It dawned on her that the Elijah, Rose and Trevor spoke of is the same Elijah, Claire dreams about. She prayed that Elijah wouldn't hurt Claire, that he would save her. She hopes Claire meant just as much to him as Elijah means to her.

Soon, Elena feel a piece of paper. She takes it out and reads it. It tells her that Stefan and Damon were coming for them. Elena didn't know if her theory on Elijah helping Claire was true, but she knew Damon and Stefan would. She hoped they would get here first.

"He's here!" Trevor shouts coming into the room where Elena, Claire and Rose were. "This was a mistake" He said nervously. Elena lifts Claire's head and slides out from under her before gently resting her back down.

"No, I told you I would get us out of this. You have to trust me." Rose told him.

"No! He wants me dead, Rose!" Trevor shouted frantically.

"He wants her more" Rose reassures him.

"I can't do this" Trevor shakes his head. "You give her to him, he'll have mercy on you but I need tog et out of here" Trevor said but Rose grabs a hold of him.

"Hey! What are we?" Rose asks him. He looks at her.

"We're family" He replies. "Forever." There's a knock on the door.

"You're scared" Elena notes.

"Stay here with her and don't make a sound" Rose warns before leaving. Elena glances back at Claire feeling more nervous about what Elijah would do to her rather than herself.

Rose leaves to speak with Elijah. Elena paces nervously, fiddling with her necklace. She continues to sneak glances at Claire, praying Elijah will help her. It's only a few moments until Rose returns with Elijah. Elena turns around, Claire laying on the couch behind her.

She sees a man at the top of the steps, his eyes trained on her. He looks surprised but none of them notice, too scared to see what he would do. He flashes in front of her. She trembles, tears coming to her eyes. He moves closer and she's frozen in her spot.

His face inches towards her, at the last second, his head ducks to her neck as he takes in her scent. He hears her speeding heart beat. What Rose tells him is now confirmed.

"Human" He realizes. "It's impossible" He whispers. His eyes lock with hers. "Hello there" He mutters. He goes to continue talking but Claire groans quietly, almost unnoticeable, behind Elena. The doppelganger tenses even more, if possible, when Elijah's eyes move to the blonde on the couch.

Elijah moves around Elena, no longer caring for her as he kneels beside her. He can feel his slow beating heart speed. He lifts his hand slowly and moves the hair out of her face. He smiles lightly as his eyes take in her characteristics.

He doesn't know who she is but he knows instantly who she is to him. He knew, the instant he saw her, that she was his soulmate. He knew she was the woman that would fill the void that's been growing in his chest the past thousand years. In the few seconds since he's seen her, she has become his entire reason of existence. A type of love no one could truly understand besides her and others who have found their other halves, blooms in side of him.

Then he notices the bite marks. He notices the unnatural pale tint to her skin. He can feel her weakness. He can hear her slow breaths and the slowing tempo of her heart. Rage instantly fills him and he knew that whoever had done this, would no live.

Without hesitating, he bites his wrist and gently lifts her head. He slides under her and lifts her up against him. He presses his wrist to her lips. She doesn't respond right away.

"Please, drink" He whispers to her softly.

"Claire" Elena whimpers. Elijah looks at Elena and notices the fear in her eyes. Though he isn't sure if it's because he is here or because of his soulmate and the condition she is in. "Her names Claire" She whispers in addition. Elijah returns his full attention to his mate.

"Claire, listen to my voice" He mutters quietly in her ear. "I need you to wake up and drink so that you get stronger." He leans his head against hers. "Please, Elskan, please wake." He begs so quietly it doesn't reach Trevor nor Rose's ears.

Claire hums as the sound of his voice and his presence brings her out of her deep sleep. Elijah relaxes from his tense frame as he feels her lips part and his blood seeps into her mouth.

"There you go, Elskan" He murmurs. "It's alright, I'm here now. I won't allow any harm to come to you" He promises watching the marks on her perfect skin slowly disappear. Soon, she pulls away, waking up more but still extremely tired.

"Elijah" Claire whispers as she moves her head to look at him. "You found me" She smiles lifting a tired arm to caress the side of his face. He couldn't help but to smile back at her while leaning into her touch.

"It was only a matter of time, Elskan" He whispers to her. "Rest. I'll be here when you wake" He promises as he grabs her hand and lowers it to her chest. She smiles at him, not wanting to fall asleep but can feel her eyes drooping. He presses a tender kiss on her forehead. "All is well, you have nothing to worry about" He promises.

More reluctant than ever, Elijah slides out from Claire and rests her in a comfortable position before turning to the two vampires and doppelganger. He smooths his suit out and stands protectively in front of Claire, not sure which vampire fed from her, if it was only one.

"I've waited so long for this day, Elijah" Trevor spoke out. Elijah walks towards him, not liking the new distance between him and Claire. "I'm truly, very sorry." Trevor nearly stutters.

"Oh no, your apology's not necessary" Elijah tells him knowing Trevor was a dead man either way.

"Yes, yes it is" Trevor insisted. "You trusted me with Katerina and I failed you." Trevor told him.

"Oh yes, you are the guilty one" Elijah said slowly circling Trevor. "And Rose aided you because she was loyal to you and that I can honor. Where was your loyalty?" Elijah questions standing in front of him.

"I beg your forgiveness" Trevor pleaded. "The woman on the couch, I brought her here for you." He said knowing that the blond was his last chance.

"How did she acquire the marks on her body?" Elijah question barely able to keep his tone neutral. Trevor gives him a nervous smile.

"I had a bite-" Trevor tried to continue but couldn't as his head no longer rested on his shoulders. Rose cries in pain as Trevor's head rolls on the ground.

"You-!" Rose growled going forward but Elijah stops her.

"Don't, Rose, now that you are free" He warns. He then glares down at Trevor's decapitated body. Death seemed too easy yet he knew he couldn't allow Trevor to continue. Not only had he betrayed him many centuries ago but he harmed Claire, almost killing her. That was completely unacceptable.

"Elijah" Claire whispers. He's by her side in an instant. He moves a strand of hair behind her ear as she slowly wakes again.

"I'm here" He reassures. She slowly sits up but she winces in pain. "Slowly" He says cupping her face gently. "How are you feeling?"

"Dizzy" She answers him honestly.

"Do you need more of my blood?" He questions her fully prepared to give her more. She looks at him, it takes her a few moments for her eyes to focus on his face but when they do, she smiles at him softly.

"You're more handsome in person" She whispers. She couldn't help but to run a hand through his hair, he practically purrs to her touch.

Rose watches in complete shock. The Original just decapitated the only family she had and that isn't the worst thing he's done in his life. His very presence demands respect and anyone who knows him knows to fear not only him but the rest of his family.

Yet here he is, kneeling in front of a 17 year old girl, purring as she runs her fingers through his hair. Smiling whenever she gives him a second of attention. By her side faster than a heartbeat the moment she whispers his name. Rose has never seen anything like it before.

"Can you stand?" Elijah questions only when her hand falls back to her lap. Her eyes follow him as he stands. He offers her his hand and she doesn't hesitate to slip her smaller one into his larger one. He helps her stand, his other hand quickly going to her waist when she leans too far to the side. "Easy, Astin"

"I'm alright" She said becoming more aware of the situation, of her surroundings the longer she's awake. Her eyes wonder around taking in the room she's in. She then notices the terrified, yet relieved, look. She also notices another woman, one she doesn't know, with a completely heart broken expression before noticing the dead body.

"Don't look" Elijah urges gently turning her face back to him. She looks into his eyes and almost instantly forgets the dead man on the floor. "We need to leave" He said. "Come" He told Elena as he lets go of Claire and grabs her hand gently yet firmly.

"No, what about the moonstone?" Elena said quickly. Elijah looks at her interested.

"What do you know about the moonstone?" He asked walking closer to her, not letting go of Claire.

"I can help you get it" Elena said trying to buy time for Stefan and Damon to arrive.

"Tell me where it is" Elijah demands.

"It doesn't work that way" Elena said shaking her head.

"Are you negotiating with me?" Elijah grins slightly and looks to Rose.

"It's the first I've heard of it" Rose tells him still completely heartbroken over Trevor. Elijah nods accepting her answer before looking at Elena. He notices his compulsion won't work.

"What is this vervain doing around your neck?" He wonders and rips her necklace off of her neck. He quickly drops Claire's hand to grab Elena's head when she tried to look away. Claire fidgeted nervously. "Tell me where the moonstone is" Elijah compels.

"In the tomb, underneath the church ruins." Elena tells him.

"What is it doing there?" Elijah questions.

"It's with Katherine" Elena whispers.

"Interesting" Elijah say. Suddenly there's glass breaking upstairs. Elijah instantly moves closer to Claire protectively. "What is that?"

"I don't know" Rose told him.

"Who else is in this house?" Elijah questioned.

"I don't know" Rose responds more strongly. Elijah sighs and turns to Claire.

"Stay right beside me." He pleads. Claire finds herself nodding. He looks a little more relaxed before gripping Elena by the arm and dragging her up the steps with Rose.

They make it to the main floor. A vampire flashes around. Elijah wraps a protective arm around Claire holding her close to him. The vampire continues to flash around, Elijah turning his head trying to find them.

"Rose" Elijah growls.

"I don't know who it is" Rose said holding onto Elena.

"Up here" Claire recognizes the voice, it's Stefan. Elijah hands Claire over to Rose, much more gentle than he did with Elena. He then flashes up the steps looking around.

"Down here" Damon said. Elijah looks and soon he gets a stake in his hand. Claire gasps and covers her mouth in worry. Rose grips her tightly not letting her go to the Original. Soon, someone grabs her and she's out of Elijah's sight. Something he did not like in the slightest.

"Excuse me. To whom it may concern" Elijah's voice calls out. "You're making a grave mistake if you think you can beat me. You can't." Stefan looks at Elena and Claire. "Do you hear that?" Elijah questions as he makes a stake. "I repeat, you cannot beat me"

"Don't" Claire pleads to Stefan quietly. He frowns his eyebrows in confusion. Claire slowly shakes her head. He disappears from sight and Claire's worry for Elijah grows.

"So I want the girls, I'm gonna count to three or heads will roll. Do we understand each other?" Elijah questions, anger slowly seeping out of his tone.

"Just stay here" Elena whispers to Claire holding something in her hand.

"Please don't do this" Claire whispers but Elena just walks away.

"I'll come with you, just please don't hurt my friends, they wanted to help me out." Elena said coming out of hiding.

"Where. Is. Claire?" He asks slowly. He would kill everyone in this house, including Elena, if he had to to get Claire. Elena doesn't answer but throws a vervain grenade at him.

"No!" Claire cries out going towards him but Elena barely holds her back. Elijah continues to scream and Claire's heart breaks at the sound. "Elijah!" His head snaps towards her and a tear slips down as she looks at his bleeding face.

"I'm alright, Elskan" He reassures as his face heals. He continues up the stairs, keeping his gaze on her until Stefan comes out firing at him.

"No!" Claire shouts again. Elena scrambles to grab her. "Stefan, please stop!" Claire begs but the Salvatore doesn't listen. Claire freezes as Stefan tackles Elijah to the ground, they fall down the steps. "Get off of me!" Claire snapped shoving Elena so hard she stumbles back to the wall. "Elijah" She said frantically as she races down the steps.

Elijah instantly looks at her as his name fell from her lips. He smiles softly but it disappears when Damon attacks him. Claire comes to a screeching halt when Elijah is stabbed in the chest with a large stake. Elijah growl at Damon as Damon shoves the stake through Elijah and into the door.

"No!" Claire cries falling to the ground sobbing as she watched Elijah's skin turn grey. She felt her heart shatter at the sight of her mate on the wall. She had just found him, she finally had her chance to be with a live mate and he was taken from her.

"Why are you so upset, Shortcake?" Damon asked frowning his eyebrows as Rose disappears.

"Claire" Elena said softly. The doppelganger kneels besides a crying Claire.

"Don't touch me!" Claire screams. Elena flinches and moves back. "You killed him" She whispers pulling her knees to her chest. She cries her heart out, holding her legs tightly. "You killed him." She whimpers putting her forehead on her knees.