Elisa heads towards the dinning slowly, the thought of what Niklaus intends to do to her can't seem to leave her mind. On her way down she meets up with Fred at the top of the stairway.
" Calm down ", he whispers softly into her ears and takes her hand. They both head down and the moment she sights Niklaus, she instinctively takes out her hand from Fred's grasp. She looks up at him and he doesn't seem to mind.
Niklaus comes to the stairway and takes Elisa's hand, her hands tremble a little but she regains composure. She looks back at Fred and he feigns her a tender smile. Niklaus pulls out a sit for her before he settles down.
" I'm being quite the gentleman, ain't I ? ", he says to Elisa with a smirk on his face. She nods.
" Have a seat as well ", he says turning to Fred.
The tension in the atmosphere and the silence not making anything better. Elisa seems unable to digest her meal as she continues to take a sip of water from time to time.
" Y . . . Your Highness. . . I . . .", she notices as Niklaus furrows his brows.
" No talking during dinner love, we talk over a drink. You don't want to choke up, do you ? " His words sound more like a command than a question and it terrifies her. She looks up at Fred to see if he's in the same condition as she is but he seems to be enjoying his meal all to well.
' How did I end up in this family. One brother is a monster and the other is . . . . . . Bloody Hell ! ' she screams to herself looking at her barely touched meal.
Before she she could go half her meal both brothers were done and now staring at each other. She rushes up the food and then gulps down a glass of water. They both seem to be staring at her instead of each other now.
" Now, we can talk " Niklaus says with a smirk on his face.
" If you don't mind we can start with intro's "
" Pardon me, Your Highness. I'm Vincent Frost Durad ", Elisa looks at him, trying her best not to laugh at his ridiculous alias.
" Well, I'm sure you already know that I am the Alpha "
" Yes I do "
" See, that's what surprises me. You are well aware of my reputation and still had the guts to walk into my home and lay your head ", Niklaus' voice was calm, but his words sounded very much like a threat. Elisa gulps and looks at Fred but he doesn't seem scared.
" I like you very much ", Niklaus suddenly says. Elisa looks suprised but she sighs in relief.
" Tomorrow, they'll be a training rumble. How about you come have a look or perhaps we could have ourselves a little match ", Niklaus says with a smile.
" I would love to watch but my swordsmanship is too poor, I doubt it could be compared to yours "
" Don't flatter me. But you'll at least come to watch the show. You have to, it's an order from your Alpha ", he says with a smile.
" How can I refuse now " , they both smile. Their conversation is going well but Elisa couldn't seem to get off the feeling that she won't see Feed by this time tomorrow.
" Oh . . . Right. I got so caught up, I forgot to ask. Where exactly did you meet by lovely wife ", he says grabbing Elisa's hand on the table. She looks up at him and her hand trembles under his grasp.
" He . . . ", she tries to think of an excuse but Niklaus interrupts her.
" Not you dear. I'm asking our guest. Vincent, right ? ", he says looking at Fred. Fred looks at him and smiles.
" Well . . . To be honest. I found your wife unconscious on the street so I helped her "
" On the street ? Well not only did you help a random stranger, you followed her to her home . . . . I find you even more interesting ", Fred chuckles.
Elisa found it funny that Fred could still smile. ' He must be used to his brother always having killing intent ', she says to herself.
" Thanks for the compliment . . . But your wife promised to teach me a few tricks. So I came with her as her pupil. My instincts told me I could trust her ", Elisa wants to look at Fred but she fights the urge to so that Niklaus doesn't think the excuse a suspicious one, so she smiles.
" Umm . . . I really don't know about spells much but he promised to teach me if I did same. I'm sorry for bringing him here without informing you first ", she says backing up Fred's story.
" You don't need to apologize love, this is your home too. Infact you'll be moving in with me. I'll have Vatler bring in your things ", he smiles st her. Elisa is terrified more than ever.
' Why is Niklaus acting all lovey dovey all of a sudden ? Has he finally forgiven me ? ' she says to herself.
" Sure "
" Well, I have to go. See you at the game, friend "
" Sure ", Niklaus gets up and leaves with Vatler. Elisa finally breathes and looks at Fred.
She walks up to him anger evident in her eyes.
" It's all your fault, now I'd have to live with him. He's going to toture me because I brought you here. If he doesn't kill you I'll do it myself ", she raises her hand to hit his chest but he grabs her hand.
" You whine a lot for someone who looks innocent. Plus he only has you stay with him because he doesn't trust me yet and wants to protect you ", he leans in an whispers in her ear. Her face turns bright red at the thought that Niklaus cares about her but she brushes it off.
' he probably doesn't know his brother well ',she says to herself.
" It's a good idea though, you get to keep an eye on him and feed me info on his every move "
" What makes you think I'd help you, after what happened the first time I did "
" You will, after all the sooner I find my sister and leave. The sooner you get to leave his bedroom ", he smiles at her and leaves.
' I live with monsters ', she shrieks.