Chapter 14 - Chapter 14 : Ethereal Reunion: A Thousand Years in the Making

Kol's footsteps echoed through the silent corridors of the Mikaelson manor, his mind drifting as he approached the sanctum of his personal space. The door, engraved with his name in the ancient script of Elder Futhark, radiated a sense of familiarity and power. The runes, ᚲᚢᛚ ᛘᛁᚲᚨᛖᛚᛋᚨᚾ, whispered a silent welcome as he pushed it open, stepping into his haven.His room was a perfect reflection of him: dark, mysterious, and lined with grimoires that held centuries of forbidden knowledge. A king-sized bed, draped in luxurious fabrics, dominated the space, awaiting its master. A sigh of contentment escaped Kol's lips as he cast a cursory glance over his domain. The allure of rest beckoned, and with a purposeful stride, he headed for the bed, the exhaustion of the day pulling him under.As the sun had risen, the final phase of Kol and Rudra's soul fusion transpired within the dream world—a place where the line between the real and the supernatural blurred. There, amidst the cosmic dance of spirits, Kol and Rudra's essences merged into one, united in perfect harmony.Hours later, as the sun dipped below the horizon, Rebekah quietly entered Kol's room, her presence gentle yet insistent. She shook him lightly, rousing him from his deep slumber."What do you want, Bekah?" Kol mumbled, groggy and half-annoyed."Mother wants a family meeting," Rebekah replied, her tone urgent.Kol groaned, throwing an arm over his eyes. "Does she really think she can do anything?" he muttered, but the weight of the request, coupled with the unspoken tension in Rebekah's voice, stirred him to action. Begrudgingly, he rose and freshened up before making his way to the meeting room.In the Meeting RoomThe siblings gathered, each in their respective places, the weight of a millennium hanging heavy in the air. Esther stood before them, her presence calm yet authoritative."We need to plan a ball," she began, her voice steady. "To reintroduce ourselves to the community."Kol immediately tried to slip away, barely pretending to care. "Well, I say do it well then. Ta ta," he murmured, waving his hand dismissively as he turned to leave."Kol," Esther's voice rang with firm authority, stopping him in his tracks. "I want you to attend as well."Kol stopped in his tracks, his back still to her. His voice dropped, filled with barely restrained disdain. "And why, pray tell, do you think it's not disrespectful to lay orders upon me?"Sensing the rising tension, Finn, ever the voice of reason, tried to mediate. "This is important for the family, Kol. For our mother's sake—"But Kol had had enough. His patience snapped, and in a flash of vampiric speed, he grabbed a pool cue from the nearby table and stabbed Finn through the stomach, pinning him to the wall. His eyes blazed with fury as he glared at Esther."What's important, Finn?" Kol spat, his voice dripping with sarcasm. "Since our mother is here, let's talk about what really matters." His gaze fixed on Esther, accusatory. "You've always thought of us as soulless monsters. Isn't that right, mother?"Esther flinched but held her ground. Kol's anger was palpable, and the room was thick with tension. Klaus, sensing the situation spiraling out of control, stepped forward, his voice calm yet commanding."That's enough, Kol," Klaus said, his tone brokering no argument. "Attend the ball. Put on a show, then leave if you so wish."Rebekah chimed in, her voice light but with an undercurrent of mischief. "C'mon, Kol, it's been ages since you've been to one of these. It'll be fun."Kol scoffed, a sneer curling his lips. "Darling, it's been three days since I was at a party where your loyalty got me stabbed in the heart. Forgive me if I'm a little less enthusiastic."Rebekah's expression darkened at the jab, but Kol shrugged it off. "I'll be around. Is there anything else?"Without waiting for a response, Kol turned to leave but stopped at the door. His eyes flicked to Klaus. "Niklaus, have you equipped the dungeon with my tools?""They are," Klaus replied shortly, his eyes watching Kol closely.Kol nodded, satisfied. "Good, then."Leaving the room, Kol pulled out his phone and, with a familiar ease, dialed a number. When the line picked up, his voice shifted to a teasing tone. "What are you up to, little light?""Nothing, Kol," came Caroline's somber reply.Kol's smile widened, half-amused. "Ah, gloomy like Nik, are we? I haven't had any blood or alcohol yet. Care to join me?"Caroline groaned. "Fiiiine.""Don't be so gloomy," Kol chided, his grin audible through the phone. "We're going to have a good time."I am always available for conversations about the storyIf you like the story please do support me on Pat You can read till Chapter 38 you can read till ch 36 for free on my PatPatreon