One shot for now.

10th century

"Is mama alright?" Niklaus asked, clearly worried.

Elijah took his little brother's hand and squished it reassuringly.

"Yes, she will be after the baby is born."

Niklaus pouted his lips as they heard Esther screaming.

"She is hurting."

"Yes," Elijah replied. "But she will feel better soon and we will have a new brother or sister."

Niklaus glanced at Finn who was brushing his horse and little Kol who was sitting in the middle of the yard, playing with some pinecones.

"I hope we will have a sister," Niklaus said. "A beautiful little baby sister."

Elijah smiled, he was also hoping for a sister. They didn't have to wait for long when it was suddenly very quiet. Then they heard their father shouting.

"That thing is not mine!"

"Mikael…" Esther pleaded.

Instinctively Elijah stepped in front of Niklaus as Mikael stormed out and marched towards them.

"Father?" Elijah started cautiously. "Is everything…"

"No!" Mikael snapped. "Take care of your mother, I need a stein."

Elijah was smart enough for not to say anything as Mikael headed to the village.

"'Lijah?" Niklaus murmured.

"Wait here," Elijah said and touched his brother's shoulder. Nervously he headed inside and found Esther lying on the furs. There was a tiny bundle in her arms, but she wasn't looking at it. Her face was completely callous.

"Mother?"

Esther startled before looking at Elijah.

"Is…is the baby alright?"

"No," Esther replied quietly. "Please take her, I can't…"

Elijah was confused as he approached his mother, she handed he bundle to him. There was something wrong with the baby's face. Half of it looked normal, but the other half… It was covered with some kind of scar tissue. Yet Elijah barely noticed that, all he saw were the innocent deep blue eyes that were looking straight at him. He didn't see that the baby was missing few fingers and her left leg was shorter than the right. What he saw was a perfect little creature.

"Hello," he murmured and glanced at his mother. "What shall I do with her?"

"Take her outside," Esther replied. "I need to rest."

"But… I think she needs to eat…"

"Give her some goat milk. Please."

"Alright…"

Elijah wanted to point out that he hadn't taken care of a newborn before, but he could tell that it would be useless. His mother wasn't even looking at him. Carefully he carried the baby outside.

"Is it a boy or a girl?" Niklaus asked eagerly.

"A girl."

"Kol!" Niklaus cheered. "We have a sister!"

Both Finn and Kol walked over to them. Finn frowned when he saw the baby, but he didn't say anything. Kol however did.

"Why is she so ugly?"

"She is not ugly," Elijah snapped. "She is our sister."

Niklaus looked disappointed.

"She is not what I wanted…"

"She is beautiful," Elijah cut in firmly and headed to the stable. He wasn't going to listen to anyone saying bad things about his little sister.

"It's alright…" he murmured and cradled the bundle as gently as he could. She hadn't made a sound, but she was still looking at him. Trustingly. All he wanted was to keep her safe.

"I will always take care of you, sister. I promise."

New Orleans, present day

"Who is Livia?" Hayley asked.

Klaus had been concentrated on his drink, but now he turned to look at Hayley.

"What?"

Hayley crossed her arms, she looked a bit uncomfortable. She was wearing an oversized shirt, but her pregnancy was showing very clearly.

"Elijah showed me the history of your family and… I just picked up that name. I was wondering who she is."

"Hmm. Is there a reason why you are asking me instead of Elijah?" Klaus huffed.

Hayley bit her bottom lip.

"Never mind, forget the whole thing."

Klaus didn't say anything as Hayley walked out. It was obvious why she hadn't asked Elijah. She liked him and had probably wanted to know what Livia was to Elijah. Well, the answer was very simple. Livia was the most important person in Elijah's life. He had taken care of her when she had been a child and practically raised her. He had defended her and protected her from everyone who had even looked at her the wrong way. He called her his sunlight.

Klaus hadn't seen Livia after the 20's, she and Elijah had left Chicago together. Even now when they were somewhat a family again, Elijah hadn't told Klaus where Livia was. Not that Klaus had asked. He had nothing against Livia and perhaps he even felt some sympathy for her, but he had never had the same kind of relationship with her than he had with Rebekah.

Yet he had to admit that he was curious to know what Livia would have thought about Hayley. Elijah had never dated anyone Livia hadn't liked. Obviously Klaus didn't like the idea of Elijah and Hayley together. She was carrying Klaus' child. Not that Klaus was really worried; in the end Elijah's heart only belonged to one woman. Klaus smiled and raised his glass.

"To you, sister," he murmured. "Wherever you are."