I do NOT OWN The Originals OR The Vampire Diaries. I only OWN Maureen "Mara" Gilbert.

Maureen's POV

I sighed when I heard the sound of birds chirping and Elijah breathing from beside me. When my eyes opened, I was immediately pulled into Elijah's loving stare, causing a smile to cross my face. I sighed in content, shifting a bit and gave him the same look.

"Good morning." I whispered, pulling the blanket closer to my naked form.

"Good morning." He whispered back, placing his hand on the side of my face. I sighed in content, leaning into his hand, closing my eyes. "Last night was..."

"Amazing. Like the past couple of times in the past three days." I finished for him with a teasing smile and a raised an eyebrow. He gave me a smirk before placing his lips onto mine. I kissed him back immediately, pulling him on top of me. He placed his arms by bot side of my head, holding his weight above me. A moan escaped my lips when he trailed his lips to the pulse point on my neck.

"Whah!" I heard Hope cry, causing Elijah and I to pull away immediately. We froze and waited for Hayley to get her. Elijah went back to kissing my neck once we knew that Hayley had gotten her, but sadly it was short lived.

"Maureen, I need your help with Hope. I've let it pass, but you and Elijah are going at it like rabbits. Need to save you somehow." Hayley teased slightly, causing a blush to rise on my cheeks. Elijah just shook his head and moved to lay beside me. "I'm giving you two minutes."

"Maybe if we're really quiet." I whispered, turning to look at him, placing my hands on his chest. He looked tempted and was about to say something until Hayley's rang from the other side of the door.

"Don't you dare Maureen Gilbert! Get your a-butt up or I swear-!"

"Okay, okay! I'm up." I called out, laughing a bit at the end. I gave Elijah one last kiss before pushing him to the side. He laughed and stared at me as I sat on the side of the bed and grabbed my bra and underwear. I pulled them on quickly and stood to my feet to get some shorts and Elijah's button up shirt. The feeling of his hot stare was making me smirk a bit. "You know, your staring is quiet creepy."

"But, you like it my love." He called out to me brightly. I turned around before I exited the room, giving him a look that showed him what I was feeling at this moment.

"I do." I stated softly. His eyes softened immediately and stood from the bed, not bothering to cover his lower half, but I decided not to pay attention. The look in his eyes kept me captivated.

"I love you." He placed a hand on the side of my face and stared deep into my eyes. I smiled and placed a hand over the one on my face.

"And I love you." I replied back, getting on the tip of my toes to place my lips onto his. He moaned and wrapped his free strong arm around me, pulling my body against his. I wrapped my arms around his neck and kissed him for a bit more before pulling away. I breathed deeply and rested my forehead against his. "More than anything."

"Not as much as I." He argued. I smiled and pecked his lips once more before pulling away. He gave me a smiled when I walked out of the room.

Oh, how much I love that man. If only times like this could last forever.

"Hey, baby girl." I cooed as I saw Hope in her play pen with Hayley downstairs. Hope squealed when she saw me, causing Hayley to smile and laugh. "Can I hold her?"

"Of course." Hayley smiled and handed over my adorable god daughter. I smiled brightly and grabbed her from her mother's arms. Her smile made me melt, especially when she gripped onto my shoulders. "Elijah's in the kitchen if you're wondering."

"Thank you." I smiled before walking towards the kitchen with Hope. Elijah was whisking eggs when I walked in, pausing when he heard me enter. He gave me a loving smile and looked down at Hope in my arms, his smile brightening a bit. Walking closer to him, I shifted Hope to my left.

"Hello." He whispered, looking into my eyes.

"Hi." I replied in the same voice. He place a lingering kiss to my lips, causing my insides to flutter in happiness and love. He pulled away so that he could place a kiss on the Hope's forehead. I took a deep breath, feeling consumed by my love for this one man. "I love you."

"I love you too." He stated, placing one last kiss to my lips before placing his hand on the bowl. I gave him one last look before walking back into the living room. Hayley looked up at me from where she was and gave me a smirk. I shook my head at her in amusement and sat beside her on the floor. I placed Hope on the blanket in front of us that I had set up on the floor, when I felt Hayley have a confused look on her face. My eyebrows furrowed in confusion, wondering what she was hearing. Her eyes widened a bit and nudged me. She nodded her head to where Elijah was, motioning me to go to him.

I got up from my place on the floor and walked back to him. When I got to the kitchen, I saw him standing there frozen, seeing his body shaking slightly.

"Elijah? Baby, are you alright?" I asked, my voice filled with worry and concern. I walked towards him and placed my hand on his shoulder, causing him to stop shaking, his tense body going away.

"I'm fine." He brushed off after a moment, turning towards me with a small smile.

"Elijah..." I trailed off, giving him a look, gaining a look in return. He placed his hands on my waist and pulled me to him.

"Maureen. I am alright. You don't need to worry about me." He said, staring into my eyes.

"Of course I should. You're my boyfriend. I want you to feel the need to come to me whenever something is wrong. I love you and want you to feel okay, always." I argued softly, placing a hand on the side of his face. His face softened, leaning into my hand.

"What is it about you that makes me so happy? So loved?" He asked, placing his forehead on mine.

"I don't know. I guess we're fated or something." I laughed softly, joking about the last part.

"Maybe." He whispered before placing his lips only mine. I kissed him back slowly, enjoying the feeling and emotion that was in the kiss. It was slow, passionate, and filled with love. Love that I think won't be gone for a long time.

"Or suffer the slow agonizing death she so deserves." I heard Klaus say as him and Cami pulled up to the house. Klaus called Elijah, Hayley and I about an hour ago, telling us that since he and Hayley would need to go soon, we should get someone to help out Elijah and I with Hope. I knew that the two trusted us, but I knew that they were hesitant, especially with the whole thing that happened to Elijah and I. So, I didn't really blame them.

Hayley and Klaus thought that Cami would be the best option along so that she could know that Hope was alive and well.

"Um, congratulations, I guess." I heard Cami reply with a little sarcasm as Hayley waited by the door with Hope in her arms. I knew that she was hesitant about Cami as well, not wanting to risk Hope's life. I gave her a reassuring smile and placed a hand on her shoulder. "But I'm worried about your older brother. Considering I stabbed him in the back."

"He won't find you here. This is the safest place you could possibly be." Klaus stated softly. "Come on. There's someone I want you to meet."

"Here we go." Hayley told us before opening the front door. Elijah held me in his arms, my back against his front. I sighed, placing my hands over his that were wrapped around my middle. We watched from where we were as Cami stared at Hope with wide eyes.

"I'd like to introduce you to the newest member of our family. The little troublemaker all the fuss has been about." Klaus continued, walking closer to the house with Cami on his tail. They stopped at his next words, "Camille, this is Hope."

"Oh, my god." Cami gasped, staring at Klaus and Hayley with tears in her eyes. "But I- You said- I thought she was-"

"The only way to truly protect her was to convince the world of her death." Hayley told her softly, looking down at her baby girl, who stared up at her mother.

"Once it's safe for you, Cami, to leave here, our secret cannot leave with you." Klaus told Cami, causing her to look conflicted a little, but she just gave him a tear filled smile and nodded. Cami walked up the stairs, towards Hayley and Hope with a smile on her face.

"Hi." Cami cooed softly, giving Hope a bright smile. She gave her a big toothless smile, squealing a bit. "She's perfect."

I nodded my head with a smile towards her when she looked at Elijah and I. She gave me one too before pouring her attention onto Hope once more.

"Now that we've entombed our mother, I intend to finish making the city safe for Hope, which, to start, means dealing with the lingering problem of Finn." Klaus stated, before sitting down in the leather chair in the living room. After Cami's meeting with Hope, Hayley decided to let her nap as is adults talked. I stood beside Elijah, who had his back to the four of us in the room.

"Once he figures out what you've done to your mother, he's gonna go off the deep end." Cami pointed out from her spot on the couch beside Klaus.

"That's exactly why we need to keep you out of harms way." He stated softly, pointing a hand to her. "Camille, Hayley and I will return home and take care of my wayward brother. Elijah and Maureen will remain here with you. Both of them, well, maybe Maureen, have been experiencing some side effects since his ordeal as our mother's captive. Best they stay and convalesce."

"A single violent outburst at a filthy roadside café and one never heard the end of it." Elijah stated, before turning to look towards us, as I gave him a worried look. Rebekah told me about that before she left. I guess I wasn't that far behind since what I have been seeing.

"Elijah, well, Cami has a way with minds plagued by demons. You two along with Maureen can bond." He told Elijah with a small smirk. "Well, if you'll excuse me, I best be on my way. Rebekah should already have woken up in the body of Angelica Barker. Once she has cut the ties of Miss Barker's former life, she'll make her way directly here. You should expect her shortly."

"I'm going to see if Hope is awake." Hayley told us before walking out of the room. Klaus followed her out, causing me to smile. I just want them to be happy. They deserve each other. They could be a family with Hope.

"Hey, Maureen, could I talk to you?" Cami asked, causing Elijah and I to look at her in confusion. I nodded and walked towards her, leading to where we could talk. We walked outside of the house, making sure that really no one could hear us. "I don't know if I've really introduced myself yet. I'm Klaus' therapist slash friend I guess, Camille. But, everyone calls me Cami."

"Yeah, Klaus told me a lot about you." I smiled. "I'm Maureen Gilbert. Thank you for being there for him when I couldn't."

"Oh, it was no problem. He was perfect...gentleman." She laughed a bit. I laughed along with her, knowing how he was. "Hey, I heard about what happened with Esther and what she did to both you and Elijah. How are you?"

"I'm fine. I try not to think about what happened to me. It's painful, but I'm getting through it." I stated, lying a little bit. They were getting worst. My hallucinations and blackouts. I'm not sure if I should just leave with Klaus and Hayley, not wanting to hurt Hope.

"Maureen, I know when someone is lying. I am a psych major and the therapist to an immortal hybrid." She told me, giving me a look. I sighed and ran a hand through my hair. Maybe I could tell her. Klaus seems to trust her along with Hayley. Maybe I should too.

"I'm...I'm having blackouts, hallucinations, and nightmares after what happened." I admitted to her, making her eyes widen in surprise. I began to talk immediately after that when I saw her about to say something, "But they are getting better. I promise."

"Come on, Maureen. With what you are telling me, this is serious. Have you told Klaus, Hayley or Elijah yet?" She asked in concern.

"I don't want them to worry. Especially Elijah. He has his own issues and other things to deal with than worry about me." I answered grimly, thinking back to how he was acting after his mother tortured him with who know what.

"Maureen, you two are mostly going through the same thing. Maybe you should tell him or at least Klaus." She replied wisely, placing a hand on my shoulder. "You shouldn't go through what you're going through alone."

"I know." I smiled slightly. "Thank you, Cami. Maybe I should steal you from Klaus sometime. You're really good to talk to."

"Please. That'd be fun." She stated, before looking at me with a quirky smile. "You falling for me Ms. Gilbert?"

"Our love would be forbidden, my fair lady." I smirked, looking at the blonde. "A certain original would not be so happy about that."

"Oh, right. Elijah." She nodded. "You two are pretty cute together, so I'll leave you alone."

"Thank you." I smiled.

"Maureen! Hayley and I are leaving so if you and Camille with your chat-" Klaus called out impatiently. I rolled my eyes, causing Cami to laugh. The two of us walked back towards the house to see the hybrid waiting for us on the back porch with an envelope in his hand. "Oh, Maureen, this came from a certain feisty blonde from Mystic Falls."

"How did Caroline know where we were?" I asked in shock, taking the envelope from his hand.

"She delivered to New Orleans. It was at the compound when we took down Esther." He answered easily. I nodded and put it on the table in the kitchen. I'll read it when I come back inside.

"Okay. Thank you." I smiled. Cami, Elijah and I walked Hayley and him to the door, ready to say our goodbyes. "I'm gonna miss you Klaus."

"Of course you are." He stated knowingly and obnoxiously. I rolled my eyes and walked to give him a hug. He froze when I did, before hugging back. "Way to get emotional."

"Shut up." I ordered, causing everyone to laugh. I leaned up to his ear and whispered, "Take care of Hayley, okay?"

"I will. Promise." He whispered back and pulled away from me. I hugged Hayley and pulled away, watching the two walk to Klaus' care and get inside. Once they were gone, Elijah wrapped his arm around me and walked us back into the house.

Once we got inside, I led Elijah towards the Kitchen to get the letter that Caroline sent.

"You want me to give you privacy?" Elijah asked softly, rubbing his hand on my waist. I smiled and shook my head. I didn't want him to leave.

I opened the letter and held it so I could read what Caroline wrote.

"Dear Maureen,
Wow, how do I even start this. It's been like two years since I've seen or talked to you. I know you're wondering how I knew you were in New Orleans, but if you can't believe it, Klaus messaged me that you were there. Yeah, surprising right?
Well, anyways, a lot has happened since you've been gone. Recently, Damon just came back from this prison world and Bonnie is stuck where he was previously. I know you have more questions as to why and all that stuff, but in order for you to know more, please come to Whitmore College for Christmas. Vampires can't go to Mystic Falls anymore.
Everything has changed since you've been gone. I miss you so much! Please consider it."
Love your best friend, Caroline."

"Woah." My eyes went wide. What the hell? Damon coming back from a prison world? Bonnie being trapped there? Vampires can't go to Mystic Falls? "I need to go back."

"Are you sure?" Elijah asked, rubbing the sides of my arms. "I know that you haven't seen any of them since what happened with your sister, who has hopefully changed, but after what happened-"

"I'll be fine, Eli." I stated soothingly, turning around to place my hands on the sides of his face. "I've changed since then. If she comes at me, I can take her down."

"If you want to go, then I can't stop you. I'm sure you miss Caroline." He said, staring into my eyes. I nodded my head at his statement and gave him a bright smile. "Please make sure to call me on the way there and when you get there, okay? It is a 10 hour drive."

"With how I drive, I'll manage to make it there sooner." I smirked, moving my hands so I could wrap my arms around his neck. "Thank you. I love you."

"I love you too." He stated, bending down to kiss my lips. I kissed him back immediately, sighing in content.

"Damn, you trying to run away from me?" Cami joked as I walked downstairs with my duffle in my hands perched on my right shoulder while I held Hope in my left. I laughed at her words and tugged Hope closer to me. She had woken up when I packed my stuff together so I thought to bring her downstairs with me.

"Language." I pointed towards Hope. "Also, no. I'm going to Virginia to get answers and see my best friend. I should be back in like two or three days."

"You better head on now. The drive is really long. Thank goodness it's only like 12 in the afternoon." Cami said. I nodded, walking towards Elijah who stood by the door. I gave him a smile before placing a kiss on Hope's cheek, causing her to smile. "I can take her off your hands while you and Elijah say goodbye."

"Thank you." I smiled and handed Hope to Cami. After that was done, Elijah took my hand and lead me outside. Since I didn't have a car here, Elijah is letting me take his.

"I'll see you in a couple days, okay? Don't give Cami a hard time while I'm gone." I told him, letting him take my duffle out of my hands and into the trunk of his car. He lead me to the drivers seat and held me in his arms, staring into my eyes.

"If anything happens, call me, message me or anything. I will be there as fast as I can." He stated in concern, placing his forehead against mine.

"I will. See you when I get back." I smiled, placing one last kiss on his lips before getting inside the car. I buckled up and rolled down the window when Elijah motioned for me to roll down the window. He leaned his head in and gave me a lingering kiss that made my head spin. I smiled into it and placed my hands on the sides of his face.

"I'll be waiting." He whispered when he pulled away. I stared into his eyes and nodded my head. "I love you."

"I love you too." I smiled lovingly and placed one last kiss on his lips before fully pulling away. He walked back with a pat on the door, watching as I turned on the car. I gave him one last smile and drove off to where I left two years ago.

TEN HOURS LATER

"Hey, Caroline, it's me." I said into the phone that went to voice mail. "I've been calling you for the pass hour and you haven't answered once. I'm going to find somewhere to stay in Mystic Falls. Please call me back as soon as you can, okay? Bye."

I sighed and stared up at the stars as I sat in town square. Everything was still beautiful as before. Everything seemed normal. Okay. I really needed this. Ever since I've been in New Orleans and with the Mikaelson's, my life has been hectic. Maybe, everything is back to normal. Maybe.

Maybe I could stay with Liz or Matt. I bet they'll be in for a shock when they see I'm back home. I was really close to Liz because I was with Caroline all the time, she was like a second mom to me. Especially when my parents died and when Isobel and John died too. She's always been there for me. I even went to see her before I left Mystic Falls.

FLASHBACK

"Maureen. I didn't know you were stopping by." Liz smiled when she opened the door and saw me. I smiled softly and nodded my head. "You want to wait for Caroline or-?"

"I wanted to talk to you, actually." I cut her off with a conflicted look on my face. I needed to ask for her advice, before I make my decision.

"Okay." She looked worried and moved away from the door to let me in. I walked inside and went to the living room. She followed after me and took a seat on the couch, watching as I paced a bit. "Sweet heart, what's wrong?"

"I'm leaving." I answered, watching the shock rise on her face.

"Leaving as in..." She asked, somewhat scared by my answer.

"Yes. I-I'm leaving Mystic Falls." I revealed, feeling my eyes start to burn. Her eyes went wide and her mouth dropped. "I can't stay here anymore."

"If this is about Elena-"

"No, this is about me." I cut her off immediately. "I'm just so tired of being a damsel in distress. I hate being used as bait and being treated as I'm this weak girl when I'm not. I don't want to be weak anymore, Liz."

"Hey, hey." She soothingly said. I didn't even realize that I was crying until she pulled me down to sit with her on the couch and into her arms. I cried and hugged her tightly to me. "You are the strongest girl I know, Maureen. I am so glad that you are this amazing woman and got to be in your life. Your parents would be so proud of the woman that you've become."

"Do you really think so?" I sniffled, pulling away to look at her with tear filled eyes.

"I know so." She smiled, caressing he side of my face.

"What should I do?" I asked her, sniffling again.

"Do what you think is best for you." She answered wisely. I smiled and pulled her into another hug. I was going to miss her. She was someone I could always go to and share my feelings with. Liz loved me like her own and took care of me at my darkest moments. I loved her. "Promise to call and email me, please."

"I will. I promise."

PRESENT

I smiled to myself and walked back to where I parked my car. I unlocked my car door and got in, buckling up and turned on the gas. Maybe I should try Matt first. I didn't want to bother Liz at this time of night.

I had been driving for a couple of minutes when I heard something in the car. My eyebrows furrowed and before I could do anything, something was shoved over my face and nose. I gasped and started to suffocate, losing control of the car as I tried to pull whatever was on my face away so I could breathe. I gasped even more when my car swerved to the left sharply and flipped over a couple of times.

The thing over my face came off and everything around became blurry and my ears rung loudly. I groaned and my world went dark. The last thing I heard was,

"Night night, Elena."

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