Yay new chapter! I've been going through a little boy drama and this writing this chapter just helped me get away from it all and let me be in my own little bubble. There isn't any Kol/Klaus/Rebekah action in this chapter but I still hope you all enjoy it!

"She will get over. Give it time my love." Mikael told his wife as they got ready for bed. Esther sat on their bed, the memory of hearing Rebekah's sobs coming from her room still fresh in her mind.

It had been a week since Mikael told Rebekah she would be wed when she turns 18 and since then, Rebekah hadn't spoken a word to her mother or father. She had spoken to Elijah and Finn here and there but the only two people she really confided in was Kol and Klaus. None of them brought up what had almost happened between Rebekah and Kol and it wasn't important.

"I cannot sit here another day knowing my daughter hates me for this. I told you this wasn't a good idea Mikael." Esther said, running the brush through her long blonde hair. Mikael looked over at Esther.

"If Rebekah wants to sit in her room and sulk until she is 18 then let her. She is a chid, we are her parents and she has no say in the matter" Mikael said, changing his shirt.

"Exactly Mikael. She is a child and we are sending her off to a man she doesn't know and to be quite honest, we don't know him that well either. When we lost our first son, I swore that I was going to protect all my children from harm and here we are sending our only daughter into harm's way. Eric is a grown man who will soon be married to a young, naive girl. You cannot stand there and tell me you think he'll treat her with respect." Esther said, disappointed in her husband for being so foolish.

"If he knows what's good for him, he will treat her with respect and if he lays a hand on her, he will have me and my two eldest boys to deal with." Mikael said, irritated that his wife wasn't on board with his idea.

"Your two eldest boys? What about Klaus and Kol? Do they not matter to you?" Esther questioned Mikael. She loved all her boys and was proud to call them her sons.

"Please. Esther do you really think Niklaus would take time away from his drawings and looking at flowers to be a man and fight? Plus Kol can't keep his pants on long enough to actually do something productive. It's a miracle he hasn't got bastard children running around the village." Mikael said, laughing at his own words. Esther found nothing about what he just said remotely funny.

"How dare you. They are our sons and you are their father. If you hate what Niklaus and Kol do so much then why don't you spend less time beating and belittling everyone and actually show them what it means to be a man. You've never liked Niklaus and I've never understood why. Growing up he was the sweetest boy who would never hurt a fly and Kol has always craved for attention. They both crave your attention. Why do you treat them as if they are strangers?" Esther questioned Mikael. Her own anger growing.

"The problem isn't me my love. The problem is that their mother insists on babying them their entire lives. It's time they face reality and realise that their mother can't hold their hand forever. As a women Rebekah needs to grow up, become a mother and have her own responsibilities. Love has nothing to do with it." He said, not feeling sorry for his actions. In his mind he was doing his children a favour.

"Love has everything to do with it Mikael. The day we married was the happiest day of my life and many other blissful days followed like the birth of our children and watching our family grow. I love our family but I don't think I would have loved it this much if I wasn't in love with you. Rebekah needs to be with a man she loves and raise a family with someone she chooses. She's a good girl Mikael who has never done us wrong, so why punish her by sending her off to marry a man who is old enough to be her own father?" Esther said with a soft voice, trying her best to reason with her stubborn husband. Mikael was quiet for a few seconds and Esther took that as a good sign. It meant he was thinking about what she had just said. Her hopes were soon shattered.

"Say what you want. The deal has been made and she is marrying Eric. End of discussion." Was all he said before turning his back and washing his face.

"Well I certainly hope you enjoy sleeping alone tonight." Esther said before she got out of bed and walked out of their bedroom. She wasn't going to spend 5 more seconds in a room with him. Once he stops acting like a fool then she will consider talking to him again. Until then he can enjoy his own company.

Esther walked up to Rebekah's door and heard her moving about in her bed. She cracked open the door a bit to see her daughter. Rebekah looked to see who had opened her door and her heart sank a bit when she saw her mother. She was hoping it was Kol or Klaus.

"Can I help you?" Rebekah asked her mother in a cold tone. Rebekah was still upset and she would be for a long time.

"I want to apologise." Esther said, closing the door behind her and taking a seat on Rebekah's bed. Rebekah sat up to hear what Esther had to say.

"I'm sorry your father is a selfish man. Believe me when I say I have fought tooth and nail to keep you here with your family. Your father didn't even have to courage to tell me what he was planning until it was too late and the deal had been made. The night he broke the news to you was so difficult. I couldn't even look at you without knowing I had failed you. I want you to live life and marry when you are ready and in love. The fight isn't over though because I didn't carry you for 9 months and help you grow into a beautiful woman just so some old man can take advantage of you. Also know that you're brothers will not let this happen either. We will stand together and fight this because in this family, we fight for each other." Esther said, a tear running down her cheek as she kissed Rebekah's forehead. Rebekah could hold her tears in any longer.

"I'm sorry for blaming you." Rebekah apologised. Feeling guilty for how cold she had been towards her mother the entire week.

"You are forgiven. Now get some rest." Esther said, pulling the blankets over Rebekah. Esther was about leave before Rebekah grabbed her hand.

"Please stay here tonight." Rebekah asked softly. Esther smiled and climbed in bed beside her daughter. For the first time in a week, Rebekah felt safe and loved. She didn't care that her father was cold hearted; all that mattered to her was knowing her mother loved her and she had the support of her brothers.

"Run Henrik!" Rebekah laughed as she ran with her younger brother through the forest. Elijah, Finn, Kol and Klaus were running after them, pulling back a bit so Henrik would think he was the fastest person alive.

"They're catching up!" Rebekah laughed, looking back and seeing Kol gain on her. She squealed as she felt his arms wrap around her waist and pull her into the air. Henrik saw that Rebekah had been caught and ran back to save her. He jumped on Kol's back but was pulled off by Klaus who was swinging him about, causing the youngest Mikaelson to laugh.

Elijah joined Kol and they both started tickling Rebekah, knowing how ticklish she was. Finn stood there laughing at his sibling's wild ways. Soon Elijah and Kol gave Rebekah a break and Klaus let Henrik beat him in their little light hearted wrestling match. They all sat down and caught their breath, looking at the trees and nature around them.

"I think it's clear Henrik that you are officially the strongest and fastest Mikaelson." Elijah praised Henrik, ruffling the young boy's hair.

"I must say Rebekah, you're in a better mood today." Finn said. They had all noticed she was happier and back to her old self.

"I'm much better today. Mother came to me last night and explained to me that she had no part in father's plan and she will fight for me." Rebekah said, smiling at the memory.

"We will all fight for you Rebekah. You know that." Elijah spoke up, reaching over and holding her hand.

"You really think we'd let some old man take you away from us?" Kol said, Rebekah smiled sweetly at him. "Who would clean my clothes and cook my food if you were gone?" Kol added ruining the moment and earning a smack from Rebekah.

"I'm just scared that nothing will change fathers mind." Rebekah confessed to her brothers.

"If father insists on sending his only daughter off in exchange for money then he can prepare to live the rest of his days alone." Elijah said, Rebekah looked at Elijah puzzled.

"How can you be so sure that will happen?" Rebekah questioned. Would her mother really leave Mikael?

"Mother confided in me. As much as she loves father, she's willing to leave him if it meant we would have happier lives." Elijah said. Rebekah smiled at his words. Some days she questioned where her loyalty stood but it was clear.

"We can build another home and have a dog!" Henrik said smiling. He had always wanted a pet but Mikael said he would never have one as long as he was under his rood. Mikael never gave a reason as to why he didn't allow pets but he believed he didn't need to give a reason. People just needed to listen to him and do what he said.

The Mikaelson siblings laughed together and talked until it was time for supper. That night Rebekah went to sleep knowing that no matter what, her brothers were always going to be there for.

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I hope you all enjoyed that chapter! I know Esther is a complete crazy bitch to her children now but I wanted to give her a soft side before she became hell bent on killing her children. Just wanted to show the whole family side to them and be all soppy :) I just want to say how much I appreciate all that your doing but I would REALLY appreciate it if you guys reviewed a bit more. I am finding it difficult to write these chapters and not know what you guys think.

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