With Elena:

Elena lead them into one of the rooms at the end of the hallway. It was simple, a bed, night stands, dresser and a desk with a lamp on top. Pulling the clean sheets from the closet, she tossed them to Stiles.

Only for Stiles to throw them back. "Why am I doing it?"

"Cause I am older." Giving them back, she chuckled and took a seat. "Besides, you wanted to help."

"So that is Elijah's family?" Scott asked, as he ripped the old sheets off the bed and tossed the pillows to the ground.

Elena nodded. "Yes, well some of them. We are still missing Kol, but last I remember he was living his life, with his wife." She rolled her eyes at seeing her spaz of a brother, fighting with the sheet. The moment he would place on corner, the other would snap back.

"Who is Hope?" Scott asked.

Stiles laid on the bed, his leg trying to hold one corner, as he stretched the other. "And Haley?" He grunted, groaning as all four sides came undone. "I give up!"

Elena laughed. "Stiles you have it wrong. Turn the sheets sideways."

Doing as he was told, he was done in no time. "Oh, but anyways who are Hope and Haley?"

"Haley was a woman Elijah loved. She passed away a few years ago." She paused for a moment. Elijah and the others were still speaking. "And Hope is Klaus's and Haley's daughter."

"I thought vampires could have children." Scott said.

Elena shrugged. "Yes, well keep in mind Klaus is a hybrid. Part wolf. And Haley was a wolf."

Stiles made a 'I'm lost' kinda look. "Okay, okay, does that mean you and Elijah could have kids?" Suddenly his eyes went huge. "Oh my god! Imagine me as an uncle! Little baby Elena's running around, getting into things!"

"Stiles." Elena laughed.

He turned to Scott. "We can babysit and the pack can babysit and…and…" His smile dropped and eyes widen more. If that was even possible.

"Stiles."

"Oh god! We would have to protect her. The pack would have to watch her. You know what lets just keep her in a bubble. A bullet proof bubble. And we only take her-"

"Stiles!" Both Scott and Elena yelled.

"What?!"

"I can't have kids. Not with Elijah at least." Elena said. It pain her, yes. The idea of not ever being able to carry Elijah's child. The joy of those 9 months and watching him or her grow. "But that doesn't matter."

Stiles frowned. "Doesn't matter? Your human, you can have kids."

"Not with the man I love Stiles."

"Someone else?"

"No. I could never do that to Elijah." Elena chuckled. "Besides Elijah would kill anyone who dares touch me in such way."

"I just…how can you be okay with this?" Stiles asked quietly. "Giving up your desire to have children, for a man that can't."

"Because I love him." Elena replied. "I am happy with it just being me and Elijah. Besides we can always adopt."

*Elijah*

Elijah couldn't help, but tune into the Elena and her brother's conversation. Hearing the longing and wanting in her tone when speaking of children, pulled at his hearts strings. He wished he could give her what she wanted. He himself had given up a long time ago ever having children. When Marcel came into the family, he had to stay away and leave him to his brother. Hope was not his, not matter how much he had loved her mother and her. And now the same child he vowed to protect wanted him dead. Now his mate wishes for the one thing he can never give her.

"Seems like Elena is wishing for the impossible." Klaus chuckled. Loving the reaction he was getting from Elijah. "You know, if she wants one so bad, I can always give her one."

Elijah turned in a flash towards him, only to have a small hand land on his chest. "Emma."

Emma had walked in, catching Klaus's words. She moved just in time to stop Elijah from doing anything stupid. "Don't…please."

Glancing from Klaus to her, he relaxed enough to step back. "What are you doing here?"

"I was looking for Elena." She suddenly became rather shy. "I-I haven't seen her in weeks and I am off patrol at the moment."

Elijah smiled softly, caressing her jaw. "Upstairs. She is getting the guest rooms ready with Stiles and Scott." Watching her take off, he couldn't help, but picture the little pup from years ago. Turning his attention back to Niklaus, Elijah stalked towards him. "Do not forget you came here. You asked for my help. Should you say anything disrespectful or insinuate anything to or about Elena, the deal is off. I no longer help you find and save Hope. Nor do I help you get your 'kingdom' back." He loomed over Klaus, who was sitting in the arm chair. His eyes glowing green. "This would not be the first time, you force me to break a promise Niklaus."

Klaus pushed away any fear he felt. Instead he allowed a smirk to appear on his lips. "Hit a nerve I see brother."

Elijah leaned in closer, his mouth near the hybrids ear. "I am not your brother Niklaus." Pulling away from Klaus, he watched the emotions run through his eyes.

"Elijah." Rebekah whispered. She couldn't believe he would say that.

Elijah turned to her. "It is the truth Rebekah. I stoped being his brother years ago. A brother does not hurt ones siblings. Does not cause one's siblings a miserable life. Controls them by fear of being locked in a box until who knows when. Attempts to kill one's mate. That is not a brother." He turned his attention back to Klaus. "I realized that all the years I spent trying to…save you were useless. I gained nothing, but death and blood on my hands. All the innocent people I killed, trying to save you. How pathetic this crusade of trying to get you to become the man I, knew…I thought you truly were. I thought that maybe having Hope, you would change of only a little your ways. Yet you became worse. And what's worse, Hope became like you. What I had hope and thought would be this families redemption, you corrupted into you conniving little ways."

"Elijah that's enough!" Freya ordered. She could feel the hurt waving off Klaus, as Elijah spoke. She had never heard him talk with such…hatred. Even during his memory loss, he still held some affection towards them. But this, this was just cruel. "Enough, please."

Elijah clenched his jaw, but gave her a stiff nod. Turning to leave, he paused at the stairs. "I will help you get Hope back. On that I gave my word to Haley." He waited until Klaus met his gaze. "But then I want you far away from me and Elena. I can not forgive you Nicklaus, not this time."

Walking into one of the rooms, he quirked a brow at seeing Elena bent over the bed. She was currently trying to secure the sheets on the bed. The two boys were no where in sight. Leaning against the door's frame he simply watched her. She was exquisite.

"Stop staring at my ass Elijah." Elena chuckled, turning towards him. Taking a seat on the bed, she sighed. "You okay?"

"I will be, once all of this is over and done with." Pushing himself off the door frame, he took a seat beside her. "Where is your brother?"

"Emma thought a night with the pack, will do good for Stiles." Elena replied. "I give them a hour before they return him to me."

Elijah smiled, although it didn't reach his eyes. "Would you mind if we go for a walk?" Elijah stood, buttoning up his jacket.

Elena glanced at her watch, quirking a brow. "Now?"

"Yes." He held his hand out for her. "Unless you're afraid of the dark?"

"Now why would I, when I have you to protect me." She grinned, placing her smaller hand in his.

Elijah pulled her into his chest, earning a small gasp from her. "I will always protect you." He leaned down, brushing his lips against hers. "Give my life for you." Kiss. "Destroy any one that dares look at you wrong." Kiss. "Love you." Cupping her jaw, he deepened the kiss. His arm wrapping around her waist. Elena's arms wrapping around his neck, pulling him closer to her. "Always darling."

"Always." Pulling away from him, she grabbed his hand and pulled him towards the door. "I'm ready for that walk now." Elijah chuckled, following her down the stairs and out of the house.

Elena walked beside him for a what seemed like an hour. She watched him closely. He seems distracted, something was bugging him. Something other than what was occurring at the moment. He was here physically, but his mind was elsewhere. Stopping by the river, she sat on one of the boulders. Elijah stood beside her, starting deeply into the dark water. "Elijah?"

"Hmm?"

"Whats wrong?" She was quick to stop his denial. "You've been quiet this entire walk. Your not really here with me."

Elijah took in a deep breath, letting it out slowly. "Forgive me darling." Taking her hand in his, he smiled softly. "Elena?"

Finally he was talking. "Yes?"

"Does it…bother you that I am not able to give you children?"

Elena was taken back by his question, even so more than his shyness. "What? Where did th-" she paused, knowing exactly where. "You over heard my talk with Stiles." Elijah nodded. Elena stood, cupping his face in her hands. Staring into his eyes, she smiled. "I will tell you exactly what I told him. I love you Elijah. I can not, nor do I want to imagine life without, by my side. Have I ever thought what it would be like having your children? Yes. But that is fine. As long as I have you, I am happy."

Elijah leaned down, placing his forehead on hers. "Forgive me love. Forgive me for not being able to give you that one desire you wish." Pulling back, he ran his finger through her hair. "But I promise you, to give you the best life I can. Comply every wish possible."

"I know you will Elijah. As I would." Elena pulled him down for a slow kiss.

They continued their walk for a few more minutes, before turning back towards the house. Elijah chuckled as she took off running towards the house, baiting him to chase her. "It wouldn't be a fair chase darling."

"No, but it would still be fun." Elena chuckled. "Even better if you let that puppy side of yours out."

Raising an eyebrow, he grabbed her hand pulling her flushed into his chest. "Puppy? Now my darling Elena, I am anything, but that." Planting a kiss on her head, he stepped back shedding his upper clothes. "Wouldn't want to ruin a perfectly good suit."

Elena giggled, picking up said suit from the ground. "No, of course not." She watched him stand beneath the moon light. It was mesmerizing. The rays from the moon, beaming down on his upper chest, glistening from the sweat already appearing. It seemed as is he was getting life from the mere moon light.

Elijah groaned softly as his body began to change, adjusting to the desire position. To the humans eyes the transformation was done within seconds, but it was much longer. His bones broke and snapped into place. His fingers curled into his hand like a fist, forming a paw and bringing forward long black claws. He felt his face enlarge slightly and his wolf clawed it's way out of his human skin. By the time his fur sprouted, he laid on his side, panting heavily. Resting for a few seconds, he stood slowly glancing at Elena with bright green eyes. With a sly wolfish smirk, he tossed his head back, letting a loud howl rip though the quiet night.