C20 (2/2)

Elijah said a few words of consolation to Beru, then turned to Sophie and emphasized the point.

”No one is allowed to touch her. I'll think of something.”

The solution, of course, was to take care of his damned neurotic brother.

He had his family in his belly, and Elijah couldn't ignore it. Besides, the child was Klaus' chance to save him.

Sophie nodded and gave him six hours to solve the problem.

Klaus walked quickly, his face gradually filled with anger. It was impossible for Elijah to not catch up with him.

Elijah stood in front of his brother.

”It's a trap, Elijah.” His voice was close to breaking point.

He didn't want to get angry. Once he got angry, he wouldn't be able to control himself.

Klaus did not believe that Elijah could not see that the purpose of the witches was so obvious that he was no one's tool.

He would not go on as long as Elijah was smart, but this time Elijah was not Elijah at all.

Elijah stubbornly stood his ground. He did not care about the use of witches. He only cared about Klaus' children.

Elijah stepped in front of Klaus again, spreading his arms wide. ”No, brother, this is a gift. We must protect her.”

Elijah's expression was surprisingly soft. Klaus had not seen it in years.

He looked at his brother.

”It's your chance, and it's ours as well.”

Klaus looked back speechlessly. ”For what?” Elijah had always been too naive.

Elijah could not have been naive enough to think that with this child he would be a new Klaus, kind and polite, and his brother would not be so simple.

”For a new beginning, for the recovery of everything we have lost,” Elijah said, looking deeply at Klaus.

Klaus did not answer. He found it laughable.