OK so this is my first Enjonine and Les Miserables fan fiction. This is very AU yet some how similar to the movie. In this story the Thenardier's are not the evil people they seem to be in the movie; I'm still thinking about if I want to keep them as like they are now or make them the evil, conniving thieves that they portray in the musical, movie, and book. Cosette and Enjolras are brother and sister; all the stories I have read so far I haven't seen this family pairing. I think I like it; Cosette the more soft and caring sister and Enjolras the fierce yet loving older brother. He and Eponine get along well because of their selflessness for their siblings and each other. In chapters to come I'm going to have plenty flashbacks from all of the main characters of how their life was at the inn. So I hope you enjoy the story!

"Shhh... Cosette, it's all right. I will visit you as much as I can. The Thenardier's will take good care of you and Enjolras," Eponine heard Fantine whisper to her daughter and son. The tiny blonde only nuzzled her head farther into her mother's skirt, while her brother surveyed his surroundings. Eponine's mother kneeled to the girl and said,"don't worry dear we'll take good care of you and your brother," she paused to give Cosette a trusting smile," you'll have Eponine and Azelma as friends." The little girl turned and looked at Eponine who in return gave her smile and whispered a hello. Eponine couldn't help but keep glancing at the little boy. She wonder how he was so calm, unlike his sister.

" You see ma petite fille, not only will Madame take care of but, you'll have two new friends," said Fantine with a grin. Cosette hesitantly let go of her mother's leg allowing her mother to bend down to give her hug and a kiss on the forehead, she then did the same for her son. He hugged his mother tight and whispered," I'll take care of her momma." Fantine's eyes filled with tears as she pulled her other child back into her other arm not wanting to let go.

Monsieur Thenardier stood besides his wife watching the mother say goodbye to her son and daughter. He looked towards his eldest daughter watching her examine the young boy with curiosity. Fear ran through his bones; one day his little girl (who he thought was growing up too fast) would fall in love and leave him. Eponine looked towards her father and saw the frown that was on his face. She went up to her father a motioned for him to pick her up. Eponine rested her head on Thenardier's shoulder once he had lifted her off the ground. When he turned his attention back to Fantine and her daughter her saw they were still embracing.

Fantine wiped her eyes before standing and addressing the Thenardier's," I'll be back in a week with 20 francs." The mother looked towards her children one last time and cried," Je t'aime ma enfants," before turning and slowly walking away into the cold night. Enjolras held his tiny sister as she sobbed.

Eponine asked her father to put her down; when she was on the ground she slowly moved towards the children. When she made it to them they both looked at her with questioning looks. Eponine took Cosette's hand and pulled her towards the table where she had set her dolls down. She picked up the doll with long dark brown hair and hand painted brown eyes. Eponine thrust the doll in Cosette's direction and said," this is Catherine. I think you should have her, she looks like your mommy." Cosette looked at the doll unsure if she should accept it, after looking at the Eponine's face she reached out and grabbed the doll. She petted the dolls hair adoringly and looked towards Eponine. "I've never had something this nice," the little girl exclaimed throwing her arms around the small brunette. Eponine looked shocked, she didn't understand why Cosette and Enjolras couldn't have "nice" things. She looked towards her parents who must of read her mind and saw their look that said don't ask it's rude. Eponine only smiled and began to play with Cosette laughing and having fun. Though she didn't notice the young blonde boy staring at her with admiration in his eyes.

5 year later...

It was Christmas Eve and Eponine, Azelma, and Cosette were waiting to sit in Saint Nicks lap in the town square. Enjolras, who was the girls escort, was picking up bread from the bakery for Monsieur Thenardier. Ever since Fantine left her children with the Thenardier's Enjolras and Cosette helped the family take care of the inn. In the mornings Eponine, Cosette, and Azelma would help Madame Thenardier cook breakfast for the paying customers. Enjolras would tend to the guests horses in the stables and would run any errands at Monsieur Thenardier's request. Today he requested her pick up a loaf of bread while escorting the girls to meet Saint Nicholas. Enjolras worried for his sister she had been very ill for a long time. The Thenardier's couldn't afford to buy the amount of medicine the young girl needed, the sent a letter to Fantine to the factory she worked at. Eponine hadn't left her bestfriends side since she began to feel sick. It had been a few weeks and Cosette begged Madame and Monsieur to let her see Saint Nicholas. In the Christmas spirit they agreed to the small child's wish.

Cosette was bouncing in excitement ignoring the numb feeling in her toes. The inn was having issues keeping money coming in so they couldn't afford to buy any of the children new items of winter clothing. Though Cosette chose not to ponder on the subject at the moment she was next to sit in Saint Nicks lap. As soon as the young boy in front of her hopped off the white haired man's lap she slowly moved towards him. Once she was on the man's lap she listened as the man asked what she wanted for Christmas. Cosette sat quietly for a moment thinking of what she truly wanted for Christmas. " I want my mother to come visit my brother and I," she said looking into the bearded man's eyes. The man gave Cosette a small smile and nod to tell her that he would try. Cosette thanked the man and slipped off his lap. She walked towards her brother and Azelma who were waiting by the bakery. She turned around to see Eponine sit on the Saints lap.

"Hello there little girl," Nick said ,"what do you want for Christmas." Eponine looked towards Cosette who was now huddling with Azelma and Enjolras for warmth. Saint Nicholas followed her gaze. " Saint Nick do you see the little girl with blonde hair," she asked Saint Nick. He nodded and then she continued," That's my best friend Cosy. She's been sick for a long time and all I want for Christmas is that Cosette will get better." The man stared at Eponine for moment in awe. The nine year old girl was so selfless that her Christmas wish was for someone else.

" I will do the best I can to make your Christmas wish come true."

Eponine hugged Santa and hopped down his lap and ran towards the group of three waiting for her. When she reached them she saw that Azelma was shivering from the cold. She shrugged off her thin sweater and rested it on her sister's shoulders. "let's get home before we all get sick," Eponine suggested playfully. Cosette and Azelma nodded and started towards the inn. Eponine and Enjolras slowly started to walking back to the inn. Enjolras could hear the chattering off the brown eyed girls teeth.

"Eponine take my jacket," he said shoving his jacket towards her.

"No Enjy, I'm perfectly fine," she replied stubbornly.

"Ep take the jacket."

"No Enjy!"

"Eponine take the jacket."

"No!"

He stared her down for a moment

"If you don't put your jacket on your going to catch a cold." she said unfazed by his expression.

Enjolras huffed in annoyance and put his jacket back on. They started their stride again and Enjolras wrapped his arms around Eponine trying to warm her. The tiny brunette started to assure him she was fine, but after looking into his light blue eyes she stopped. They walked quietly back to the inn. When they made it there he unwrapped his arms from the young girls body. Eponine muttered a small thank you before making her way up the stairs to the room Cosette and Enjolras shared. Cosette was lying on her makeshift bed covered in the thin blanket Eponine gave her.

Eponine smiled at her best friend and started singing her a lullaby to lull her to sleep.

There is a castle on a cloud,

I like to go there in my sleep,

Aren't any floors for me to sweep,

Not in my castle on a cloud.

Cosette had once told her it was a song her mother sang to her and her brother.

There is a room that's full of toys,

There are a hundred boys and girls,

Nobody shouts or talks too loud,

Not in my castle on a cloud.

There is a lady all in white,

Holds me and sings a lullaby,

She's nice to see and she's soft to touch,

She says "Cosette, I love you very much."

I know a place where no one's lost,

I know a place where no one cries,

Crying at all is not allowed,

Not in my castle on a cloud.

As she softly sang the last words of the song the young blue-eyed beauty closed her eyes.

"Enjolras can you please go fetch water from the well in the woods," Madame asked the young 12 year old.

The boy nodded and carried the bucket into the dark woods to fetch the water. When he was filling the bucket he noticed a man in nice clothing walking towards the well. Enjolras tried to ignore the man, but he didn't expect the man to address him.

"Are you Monsieur Enjolras," the man asked.

"What is it to you sir," he replied.

"May I help you carry your bucket."

"No sir, I am fully capable of that,"

"then may I escort you home."

Enjolras just started back towards the inn along with the man.

When they made it to the inn the Thenardier's were sitting in the lobby along with Cosette and the other two girls. When they saw the man behind Enjolras they stood up. Madame held Cosette and Eponine close to her and Azelma hid behind her father.

"What may I do for you Monsieur," Thenardier asked his eyes glancing at Enjolras to see if he was harmed in anyway.

"I am here in the place of Fantine. She asked me to come evoke her children from your inn. She said her daughter was ill, I can help her get the treatment she needs," He said looking Monsieur Thenardier in they eyes.

Cosette started coughing loudly Enjolras and Eponine ran to her side worried expressions on their face.

The man looked at the girl before continuing," I'm sorry to tell you this children, but your mother is with god, it's my duty to take her place. I promise if you let me take the children I will care and love them as my own. I can afford the medicine Cosette needs."

Thenardier stood for a moment, he knew if he denied this man Cosette could possibly join her mother in heaven.

"Promise us you'll let nothing happen to them Monsieur. Cosette is like a third daughter to me and Enjolras is a son in my eyes. Do all you can for them and they will bring joy to you," Thenardier said looking Veljan in the eyes. Veljan nodded understanding the redheaded man.

"Cosette, Enjolras go pack your things," Thenardier said his voice slightly cracking at the end of his sentence. Enjolras was about to protest, but Cosette started coughing again. He didn't want to admit it,but going with this man was what was best for his little sister. He took a hold of Cosette's hand and led her to their room to get what little they had, Eponine followed them to the room.

"Eponine I don't want to leave you," Cosette cried running her best friend. Eponine hugged her friend back trying to sooth her.

"Cosy you have to go. That man... he can help you get better. Do you know what I asked Saint Nicholas for this morning? I asked him to make you better. Cosette that man answered my wish. You're going to get better," Eponine told her friend.

Enjolras was frozen in his place, he could feel tears come to his eyes. Eponine cared about others so much more than she did herself. He willed his tears to go away he could not show Cosette and Eponine his moment of weakness. He continued to gather their few belongings and when he was done he and Cosette walked hand in hand down stairs. They both went to say goodbye to the Thenardier's. Madame was on the verge of tears she hugged both children for what felt like years. Monsieur gave them both large hugs (though they didn't last as long as his wife's). Enjolras went up to Eponine and gave her a large hug and whispered,"Don't forget me Epy." Eponine pulled back a single tear escaping from her eye. Enjolras wiped it away with his thumb before leaning in to plant a kiss on her cheek. He stepped away from her and saw Cosette hug Eponine one last time. Their hug lasted longer than any of the hugs exchanged that day. From that day they wouldn't see each other for years. Their lives completely altered.

Ok so I this my first Les Mis Fan Fic so I'm sorry it's not as good as I wish it could be. If you have any tips please just leave it as a review or send me a personal message!