Chapter 28 : The Mikaelson Ball I(Rewrite)
Klaus gazes wide-eyed, entranced by her allure, and approaches her. "Hello, love," he says with a charming smile. "Care to take a stroll?"
"Hmm, no," she replies nonchalantly, sauntering past him towards the bar.
Kol notices the exchange, chuckles, and heads towards Caroline, accompanied by his sister. "Well, darling, you're a vision," he remarks.
Caroline smiles graciously. "Well, Kol, you've cleaned up nicely."
"Don't flatter him, Caroline. It'll inflate his ego," his sister interjects.
Kol mockingly glares at his sister and sighs. "Such a brat, my sister is."
"So, how's the ball treating you, Kol?" Caroline inquires.
"It looks fabulous," Kol responds with a grin. "Why don't you ladies enjoy the ball? I'll leave you to it."
"Hmm," Caroline murmurs in acknowledgment.
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Scene Change
Damon sees Carol Lockwood in the hall and approaches her with a sardonic smile on his lips and a serious look in his eyes. "Hello, Carol."
"Hello," she responds, her tone guarded.
"Hanging out with your new besties?" Damon asks, raising an eyebrow.
"I'm the mayor, Damon. When the oldest, deadliest family of vampires moves into your town, you welcome them with a smile."
"Well, at least you know who you're borrowing that cup of sugar from," he quips.
"They've assured me they want peace, and I've assured them I'd enforce it," Carol replies firmly.
Kol joins them and kisses Carol's hand. "Mayor Lockwood. We haven't formally met. Kol Mikaelson. I hope your lovely town embraces us just as much as we plan to embrace it."
Damon eyes him warily. "Damon Salvatore. Have we met?"
Kol smirks. "I've met a lot of people, and you don't particularly stand out."
He departs, leaving Damon fuming.
Elena arrives, and Damon looks at her. "Excuse me, Carol," he says, moving towards Elena.
Stefan rejoins Elena and asks her pensively, "What are you doing here?"
"I could ask you the same thing," she retorts.
Damon joins them, looking at Stefan and quipping sarcastically, "Surprise, surprise. Nice tux." He turns to Elena. "You're not supposed to be here."
"Well, I am, and I'm not leaving until I find out what Esther wants. So shall we?" Elena declares.
Stefan offers her his arm. She glances at Damon, who does likewise. They enter together.
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Scene Change
Kol surveys the ballroom, seeking amusement. His gaze falls upon a striking woman with exotic features and a magnificent gown, seemingly surrounded by crackling magic. His interest piques.
"Well, looks like it'll be a delightful evening for me," he remarks with a grin. "May I have the pleasure of knowing the name of the lovely lady?" He bows with a cheeky smile.
"Hmm, no," Bonnie replies curtly.
"Oh, splendid. So, you must be the Bennett witch."
"Hmm, yes, I am. And you?" Bonnie asks, raising an eyebrow.
"I'm one of the Mikaelson brothers," he quips.
As they converse, Elijah ascends the stairs and signals his siblings to join him. "Welcome. Thank you for joining us. Whenever our mother gathers our family like this, it's tradition to commence the evening with a dance."
Esther rejoins them. Damon and Stefan glance at her.
"Do you see who I see?" Damon mutters.
"Oh, yeah," Stefan replies.
"Tonight's choice is a centuries-old waltz. If everyone could please find a partner and join us in the ballroom," Elijah announces.
Kol gazes at Bonnie, instantly drawn to her. "May I have this dance, mon chéri?" he asks, extending his hand.
Bonnie looks at Kol, torn, but accepts his hand. As the waltz begins, Kol guides Bonnie onto the dance floor, his touch gentle yet assertive.
"So, Bonnie, what brings a powerful witch like you to a ball hosted by the Mikaelsons?" Kol inquires.
"Curiosity, mostly. And perhaps a bit of caution," Bonnie admits.
"Caution? About what?" Kol asks, his interest piqued.
"About what you and your family intend to do here in Mystic Falls," she replies.
Kol chuckles, mischief twinkling in his eyes. "We only seek to make ourselves at home. Perhaps you could assist us?"
"I'll consider it," Bonnie replies, her tone guarded.
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Scene Change
Esther stands at the center of the room, commanding attention. She raises her glass, signaling for silence. "Thank you all for coming. Tonight, we celebrate the reunion of my family. It's a rare occasion for all my children to be under one roof. Let us make the most of it."
Klaus, beside his mother, surveys the crowd with a mixture of pride and suspicion. He leans towards her. "What's your plan, Mother?"
"Patience, Niklaus. All will be revealed in time," Esther assures him.
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Scene Change
Stefan and Elena dance, their movements fluid and synchronized. "I have a bad feeling about this, Elena," Stefan confesses.
"I know, but we have to be here. We need to find out what Esther is planning," Elena replies.
"Just stay close, okay? I don't trust any of them," Stefan warns.
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Scene Change
Damon leans against the bar, drink in hand, observing the dancers with a cynical smile. Caroline joins him, her eyes gleaming with excitement.
"Enjoying the view?" Caroline asks, even though her expression falters a bit.
"Always. But I'm more interested in the conversations happening off the dance floor," Damon replies, his eyes scanning the room.
"Any interesting insights?" Caroline inquires.
"Just the usual. Power plays, hidden agendas. You know the drill," Damon says.
"Well, keep your senses sharp. We need to stay ahead of the game," Caroline advises.
"Yeah, yeah, I know, Blondie," Damon says, leaving the bar with a drink in hand.
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Scene Change
Elijah stands at the staircase, calmly observing the gathering. Rebekah joins him, her expression pensive.
"Do you think Mother will truly go through with her plan?" Rebekah asks.
"She's resolute. We must be prepared for anything," Elijah replies.
"And if she does? What then?" Rebekah questions, her worry evident.
"We protect our family. No matter what," Elijah states firmly.
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Scene Change
Kol and Bonnie's dance concludes, and they find themselves at the edge of the dance floor.
"Thank you for the dance, Bonnie. I hope you enjoyed it as much as I did," Kol says, his voice sincere.
"It was... intriguing. But I must go," Bonnie responds.
"Leaving so soon? The night is young," Kol remarks.
"I have matters to attend to," Bonnie replies.
"Very well. Until next time, then," Kol says, bowing slightly.
Bonnie nods and departs, her mind abuzz with thoughts about the Mikaelsons and their intentions.
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Scene Change
Damon and Stefan stand in a corner with drinks in hand, their expressions
somber. "So, what's the verdict, Stefan? Are we in trouble?" Damon asks, his voice tinged with concern.
"More than usual, I think. But we'll handle it. We always do," Stefan replies, determination in his eyes.
"Here's to another night in Mystic Falls," Damon says, raising his glass.
They clink glasses, their expressions mirroring the tension and uncertainty of the evening.
The grandeur of the ball continues around them, but for the Salvatore brothers, the night is far from over.
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A/N
so here is the edited chapter guys.
I am editing the entire ball chapters if u want a particular scene do post a comment on it i will check and see if it can be fit in
I am free till Sunday so I will complete all the chapters that have to be edited.
support my HP fic guys I am also editing that one as well and post it today.