Luisa walked towards Lizzie and Josie's bedroom while she held onto the two butterfly sculpture's that she made out of clay and had painted Lizzie's birthday present green and black and Josie's present red, black and white.

Luisa stopped in front of their door and knocked four times the waited for either Lizzie or Josie to open the door. The door opened and Lizzie greeted Luisa. Happy sweet sixteenth birthday, Luisa said. Luisa felt Lizzie's happiness which made Luisa feel happy too and made her smile. Luisa handed Lizzie the green and black butterfly. I hope you like this, Luisa told Lizzie. Lizzie took hold of  the butterfly and looked at it.

it's beautiful, thank you, Luisa, Lizzie thanked Luisa. Luisa smiled in happiness at feeling Lizzie was being honest wit her.  When did you make make this? Lizzie questioned Luisa. I made it the day after we met, Luisa answered Lizzie. So where's Josie? Luisa questioned Lizzie. I'm not sure, Lizzie answered Luisa. Anyway you should be Josie's escort tonight, you would make a lovely couple since Penelope dumped Josie and you're wasting your time on having a crush in Hope, Lizzie told Luisa.

I know Hope doesn't feel the same way about me and I'm not interested in Josie in a romantic way, Luisa told Lizzie. Is there anyone you are interested in? Lizzie questioned Luisa. There was the dryad but she's dead and there nobody else that I'm interested in besides I'm fine with being single and I'll let you know when I find someone, Luisa partly lied, since she knew Lizzie had romantic feelings for Rafael.

Are you going to ask Rafael to be your escort tonight? Luisa questioned Lizzie. He's my escort and we had sex last night, Lizzie told Luisa. Luisa felt surprise to hear this. Wow, so that's why you're feeling so happy, I'm happy for you, Lizzie, Luisa told Lizzie. I'm very happy to have a boyfriend, also when you get a boyfriend or girlfriend, they better not hurt you because then I'll use a spell on them for you, Lizzie told Luisa. You're a great friend, so thanks for that, Luisa thanked Lizzie. You're welcome and anything for my best friend, sides Josie, Lizzie told Luisa.

I'm gonna go look for Josie to give her, her birthday present, Luisa told Lizzie. I'm looking forward to seeing you tonight, I hope at least you can get a date and to have someone to have fun with tonight but please don't have Alyssa Chang, Penelope Park or Hope Mikaelson be your date, there are plenty of other girls or boys that you can ask, Lizzie told Luisa. See you tonight then, Luisa said. 

Luisa turned around and left to go find Josie to give Josie her birthday present. Luisa was happy to see walking towards her. Happy sweet sixteenth birthday Josie, here's your birthday present, I made it for you and I already gifted Lizzie the green and black butterfly, Luisa told Josie. Luisa handed Josie the red, black and white butterfly. I love it, thank you so much, Josie thanked Luisa. Luisa was happy Josie was also being honest about loving her birthday gift. Have you considered making a job out of this? Josie questioned Luisa.

Yes, I have, Luisa answered Josie. That's great to know, you'll be an amazing clay artist, Josie told Luisa. Thank you for that, Luisa thanked Josie. I'm gonna go and help the other prepare for you and Lizzie's birthday party and I'll see you later, Luisa told Josie. See you later, Luisa, Josie told Luisa.

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Luisa was helping Penelope and a few of the others set up stuff for Lizzie and Josie's sweet sixteenth birthday party. Luisa, how do you deal with Lizzie? Penelope questioned Luisa. I know that Lizzie has her moments however she's not a bad person, and she's one of my best friends, Luisa told Penelope.

MG came walking up to them. You're lucky I respect women and that I shun all forms of toxic masculinity or else you and I would be throwing down right now even if you can kick my ass, MG told Penelope. dude, I am here to help, Penelope told MG. 

By telling Lizzie and Josie that their mom isn't coming? MG questioned Penelope. Oh, that was just for Lizzie who is taking Rafael as her date instead of you, Penelope told MG. So why are you doing all of this to try and make her party perfect? Penelope questioned MG. Cause a man's got to shoot his shot, MG answered Penelope. Oh, my God, no, I can't take it anymore, as your friend, I demand that you retrieve your little MGs from Lizzie's grip, Penelope told MG. 

Not when I can taste victory, MG told Penelope. Fine, I'll make you a deal, I will keep werewolf prince charming away from the party long enough for you to shoot your one final, shot, inevitably failed shot and when it's over and the queen of mean has broken your heart all over again, promise me that you will let Lizzie go, Penelope told MG.

Are you guys sure about doing this because it will upset Lizzie if Rafael doesn't show up, Luisa told Penelope and MG. Don't worry, I'm giving MG his chance by having Rafael out of the way, Penelope told Luisa. How are you going to keep Rafael away? Luisa questioned Penelope. I'm going to use a boundary spell, Penelope answered Luisa. Anyway since you have a crush on Hope Mikaelson, will you be asking her to be your date tonight? Penelope questioned Luisa.

No because we all know how Hope is like, I know she's not romantically interested in me plus she doesn't get along with Lizzie and Josie and if I showed up with Hope as my date at would upset Lizzie, Luisa answered Penelope. You shouldn't care if that upsets Lizzie, she can't control you on who to be with, Penelope told Luisa. Lizzie doesn't control who I'm with because if Hope also had a crush on me, we'd be girlfriends right now, Luisa told Penelope. 

Good on you, you and I should pretend to be each other's date to upset and anger Lizzie, Penelope told Luisa. Nope, I'm happy with not having a date, and I'm not interested in ever upsetting or angering Lizzie, Luisa told Penelope.

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Mathias stood with Alaric, Dorain and Emma around the table which had full of open books on the table as they were working to figure out what creature was behind Jo being back and alive or if it was truly her or not while Rocket was sleeping on the floor.

I-I don't get it, she hasn't tried to escape, not a word about the knife, she knows things at only Jo knows and let's not ignore the fact that I remember her, so she's not like the other creatures,  Alaric said. Blunt force hasn't gotten them what they want, so they've moved on to psychological warfare, tread lightly, if Jo is another monster, she can do more damage to you than any dragon, Emma told Alaric.

It was something she said...here, Dorain told Alaric. Mathias watched as Dorain turned one of the books around for Alaric to see it. There's an eyewitness account of a group of World War I soldiers buried in France who came back to life and massacred a village, after, they didn't remember hurting anyone, and they all said they'd been "yanked" back into being like Jo, Dorain told Alaric.

Wait, so someone or something resurrected them and used them to attack a village? Alaric questioned Dorain. Without them even knowing it, Dorain answered Alaric. So is it a creature that can bring back the dead and if  could also bring back my dead wife? Mathias questioned them. Possibly, Dorain answered Mathias.

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Luisa looked at herself in the mirror and admired her light purple dress. I can't wait until the party starts, it'll be nice seeing Lizzie and Josie happy and enjoying themselves, Luisa told Mathias. Luisa walked over to her bed and sat down beside Rocket.

So since Alaric's almost wife Jo was brought, do you think mom will be brought back too? Luisa questioned Mathias. I hope so, however I'm not sure, Mathias answered Luisa. Luisa sighed in disappointment as she felt he was telling her the truth. I miss mom and I just want her back, Luisa told Mathias. I do too, I hope whatever this creatures is, brings her back to us Mathias told Luisa.

I just hope all of you have fun and that no monsters come to attack, Mathias told Luisa. I believe you won't have to worry since I'll be in a room full of witches, werewolves and vampires, plus I can defend myself, still I wish I had magic like the witches, Luisa told Mathias. I'm glad Alaric and Hope have been teaching you how to fight because you don't have super strength or the ability to do magic, Mathias told Luisa.

What if I became a vampire so you wouldn't worry about me as much? Luisa questioned Mathias. I don't want that for you but it's your choice, I would still worry about you, Also please carefully think about it and let me know if you do decide to become a vampire so that we can be there to help you and be there for you, Mathias told Luisa

Do you think I would still have my empath abilities if I became a vampire? Luisa questioned Mathias. I honestly don't know, If your moms side of the family were still alive, we would know the answer to that, Mathias answered Luisa. 

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Luisa stood looking down watching the others dancing and enjoying themselves. Luisa felt everyone's happiness which made her feel happy too and she didn't mind feeling everyone's emotions in this case. Ah, let's welcome birthday girl number one, and her lucky escort, The DJ announced. 

Luisa cheered and clapped her hands along with the others at Lizzie finally arrived. Luisa was looking forward to Josie arriving to also enjoy her sweet sixteen. Luisa saw Lizzie's smile fade away once she saw Rafael wasn't there which was because of Penelope to give MG time with Lizzie. Luisa's smile also faded as she felt Lizzie's confusion, sadness and embarrassment with Rafael not being there.

Luisa watched as MG used his vampire speed to get to the staircase as Lizzie made her way down then she stood in front of MG and they talked for a few seconds. MG handed Lizzie a red rose which Lizzie took. Lizzie and MG spoke again e MG gestured his arm out and a few witched performed a spell causing flower pedals to fall in order to impress Lizzie. Luisa looked over at the entrance to see if Josie was coming in yet and she wasn't there yet.

The song "girls just want to have fun by STRFKR" came on and the others went back to dancing. Everyone feeling happy made Luisa feel that emotion again. MG began dancing Lizzie joined in with dancing with MG.

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With the new song playing " What's it like now by Mikky Ekko" Luisa was just enjoying listening to the song, while down below everyone was dancing and MG and Lizzie were having a good time dancing together.

A new song called "Every little thing she does is magic by Sleeping at list" came on causing everyone to slow dance with their date and Lizzie and MG began to slow dance together until  Rafael finally arrived to slow dance with Lizzie leaving MG to feel heart broken which also made Luisa feel the saddened of heartbreak even though she was single.

Hey Luisa, do you wanna slow dance with me? Penelope questioned Luisa. Luisa turned around and saw Penelope. You're only asking me that because it'll upset and anger Lizzie, Luisa told Penelope. Lizzie is to busy with Rafael now, but I don't care if she see's, Penelope told Rafael. Penelope took a hold Luisa's hands and began slow dancing. It's only one slow dance, Luisa, you can have fun too and make out if you want to, besides Josie didn't want me to be her escort but I can be you date, Penelope flirted with Luisa.

Penelope, I know you're in love with Josie and your are flirty and you and MG kissed then you were going to let him feed on you, Luisa told Penelope. Just enjoy yourself and don't care about how Lizzie will feel about seeing us slow dancing together, you shouldn't always want to make people happy, it's okay to not care about how they feel if you're doing something they don't like or agree with, Penelope told Luisa.

Penelope leaned closer slowly to Luisa and pressed her lips against Luisa and kissed her. Luisa froze in surprise at feeling Penelope's lips against hers. Penelope's lips felt soft, gentle and warm against Luisa's own lips. Soon Penelope pulled back. So do you wanna make out or not for just a one time thing? Penelope questioned Luisa.

Well kissing does feel nice, so yeah, also just so you so I'm not interested in getting in a relationship, Luisa answered Penelope. Fine with me, Penelope told Luisa. Luisa sighed in relief at knowing Penelope was being honest. Luisa and Penelope leaned in and began kissing until they ran out of air and had to stop to breathe.

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Luisa followed behind Penelope to look for Josie when they came across MG. Hey, have you seen Josie? Penelope questioned MG. Are you gonna be ok, MG? Luisa questioned MG. She's probably having the time of her life, like I was until prince charming showed up and turned me into the pumpkin, I have hate in my heart, MG told Penelope.

Luisa felt the heartbreak, jealously and hatred MG was feeling in which she focused to block out those emotions at she didn't like. MG got up and walked past Luisa and Penelope to grab the shovel then he turned around to face Penelope. I'm ready for battle, we're gonna duel, MG told Penelope. Luisa chuckled. She'll win, MG, Luisa told MG. No, no, we're not doing that, I'm holding you to our deal, as of this moment, Lizzie Saltzman's cancelled, Penelope told MG. 

Luisa turned her head when she heard someone's footsteps getting closer and she saw it was only Hope holding a flashlight and wearing a dress with her hair up. Luisa had no idea where Hope was going to. Luisa focused on Hope's emotions and quickly felt worry, fear and determination.

You gonna howl at the moon wearing that? Penelope questioned Hope. Sorry, no time for bitchy banter, Hope answered Penelope. Hope soon stopped walking and turned around. Actually... I could use your help finding Josie, Hope said. What happened? Penelope questioned Hope. Apparently, her possessed biological mother buried her alive in the cemetery, Hope told Penelope, Luisa and MG. 

We're coming with you, MG told Hope. Penelope and Luisa each grabbed a weapon and they hurried behind Hope to find and rescue Josie.

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Luisa, Penelope and MG walked behind Hope as they continued looking for Josie. MG, listen for her breathing, Hope told MG. Hold on, I hear something, shovel, MG told them. They stopped walking and MG began shoveling in front of the grave. Suddenly a hand shot out of the ground and grabbed MG'S leg causing him to let out a sound of fear and surprise as he fell backwards.

A zombie looking person came out from the ground and made growling sounds. Penelope hurried forward and hit in the head with the shovel. That won't work! MG told Penelope. MG stabbed them through the head which killed them. MG stood back up. To kill a walker, you got to go for the brain, everybody knows that, MG told them.

Yeah, every nerd maybe, just call it a zombie, Penelope told MG. Zombie, Hope told them. More zombies made their way out of their graves making growling sounds. Plural, Hope added. Luisa looked around and saw zombies were coming at the in every direction surrounding them, leaving them all feeling confused and terrified.

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Whoo! two for two, baby, MG cheered.  Penelope, Luisa and I can handle the rest, just find Josie, Hope told MG. Right, got it, MG told Hope. MG vamp speed away to find Josie. How do you want to do this, magic? Hope questioned Penelope. I say we DIY and pretend they're Lizzie Saltzman, Penelope answered Hope. 

Works for me, Hope agreed. Hey! Luisa objected angerly. Penelope and Hope hit the zombies in the head killing test them and more were coming their way. Not the time for you to be defending Lizzie, we've got zombies to kill, Penelope told Luisa. One zombie got close to Luisa and she used her shovel to split the zombies head in half then she swung taking the zombies head off.

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Hope stabbed the zombie through the head to save MG. MG, we're running out of time, Hope told MG. Watch out, MG yelled. One of the zombies grabbed Hope. Penelope? Luisa? Hope questioned. Axe, Hope said. Penelope ran towards and threw the axe to Hope and Hope caught the axe with her hand.

 Hope swung the axe and cut off the zombies head. Damn it, MG, get up and find her, Hope ordered MG. There's too much noise, MG told Hope. Well, listen harder, pretend you're on a beach or something, Hope commanded MG. MG closed his eyes and listened to hear Josie. I got her, MG told Hope. MG vamped speed away so Luisa, Penelope and Hope ran after him.

Luisa, Penelope and Hope finally reached ere MG was and saw him using his hands to dig up Josie. They began helping MG dig Josie out from the ground and stopped when they saw her hand come out from the ground. A wave of relief and happiness swept over them with seeing Josie was still alive.

MG grabbed Josie's hand to pull her out. Josie began gasping for air. The talisman, it worked Hope said happily. What's it supposed to do? Josie questioned Hope. Make quiet things heard, Hope answered Josie. Luisa saw Josie shed tears as she began to cry so Luisa hugged Josie to.

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Would you mind keeping Rocket with you for tonight since I'll be sleeping over with Lizzie and Josie tonight since after everything that's happened? Luisa questioned Mathias. I don't mind, Mathias answered Luisa. I'm glad you and they other still alive, Mathias told Luisa. Well it's not everyday or night you end up having to kill zombies, Luisa joked.

I'll see you tomorrow, goodnight dad, Luisa said. Goodnight, Luisa, Mathias told Luisa. Luisa walked to Lizzie and Josie's bedroom. I'm glad you're finally here, Lizzie told Luisa. Lizzie led Luisa toward Josie. You should at least have one slow dance with Luisa since you missed tour own birthday, Josie, Lizzie told Josie. I'll give you both a few minutes, Lizzie told them then left the room.

So would you like to dance since you didn't get to enjoy your sweet sixteen? Luisa questioned Josie. Yeah, Josie answered Luisa. Luisa and Josie began slow dancing which made Josie smile. Luisa soon felt happy and smiled too. It's great to see you happy and smiling, Luisa told Josie. Thanks, Josie thanked Luisa. Hopefully next year you can enjoy your birthday and for every year, Luisa told Josie.

I hope so too, Josie answered Luisa. And thank you for helping save me, Josie thanked Luisa. You're welcome, I happy we found you in time because of the talisman Hope gifted you, Luisa told Josie. I am too, Josie told Luisa.

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Luisa lay on her back in between Lizzie and Josie on Josie's bed with them cuddling against Luisa. Thanks again for helping save my sister, Lizzie thanked Luisa again. You don't need to keep thanking me, Lizzie, Luisa told Lizzie.

I know, still you helped save Josie, I don't know what I'd do if Josie died, Lizzie told Luisa. I would also be there for you and I also hope that never happens, Luisa told Lizzie. I'd hate to think about what if we hadn't been able to find you in time, Luisa told Josie. Let's not talk about anything sad, okay? Josie questioned Luisa and Lizzie. 

Okay, Luisa agreed. Alright, Lizzie agreed. So how was your slow dance with Luisa, did anything happen between you two? Lizzie questioned Luisa and Josie. We only danced, I only see Luisa as a friend, Josie told Lizzie. Same, we're only friends, Luisa told Lizzie. That's sucks because I thought you two would be a great couple, Lizzie told Luisa and Josie.

Why is that? Luisa questioned Lizzie. You and Josie are similar and you both have several things in common, plus that one time you pretended to be couple for Luisa since one of the cheerleader's from Mystic Falls High wouldn't stop flirting with you while you Josie were hanging out together at the Mystic Grill, Lizzie answered Luisa.

That cheerleader was annoying me so I lied to her and told her Josie and I were a couple which made her leave us alone plus she was entitled and a bully, I don't like people like that, Luisa told Lizzie. I wish I were there to have seen her reaction, Lizzie told Luisa. She did get angry and leave, which was funny, Josie told Lizzie.

A/N: What did you think of Luisa and Penelope kissing? How do you think it'll be like when Luisa and Ryan Clarke finally meet and how much are you looking forward to it? And finally what are your theories about Luisa's mom maybe coming back or not or what I'll make her be?