The taxi cab ride was only 30 minutes until it stopped in the busy streets of town. Many people were on the streets dressed as different things; probably because of a festival that Amber had no idea about.
She paid the driver the amount needed and grabbed her belongings, heading outside. The music the band was playing flooded the streets as the Rose witch dragged her bags through the crowd.
"Excuse me," Amber stopped an ongoing stranger. "Is there a good place to get a drink around here?"
"Yes actually; down the street is a place called Rousseau's. Amazing drinks, your new?" The man asks.
"Yes actually, spending some time here. Thank you for the directions though."
"No problem," The guy continues on walking and Amber heads down the street to Rousseau's.
The walk seemed forever since people would keep tripping over her suitcase and yelling vulgar things to her. But at the same time she didn't care; she was free. Well, at least for now anyways. When Rousseau's came into sight Amber sighed in relief. She went inside and say down at the bar waiting for a waiter or waitress.
A blonde girl with curls walked up to Amber with a very big smile on her face, "You look like you've had a rough day."
"Tell me about it," Amber says resting her cheek into her palm.
"I'll get you some bourbon," The bartender says before going behind her and pouring a fresh glass of Amber's favorite drink.
"Thank you."
"Did you just move here? You know considering all the bags you have," The blonde who's name is yet to be known asks.
"Yep and I have nowhere to stay so that's great!" Amber scoffs drinking her drink.
"Well my name is Cami if you need anyone to show you around," Cami holds out her hand and Amber takes it.
"Amber, glad to meet you Cami," She's about to help her next customer when Amber stops her. "Do you know a girl named Davina Claire? I came here for her too."
Cami knows exactly who Amber is talking about, she's one of the most powerful witches in the quarter.
"Yes I do actually, we're close friends. You should find Davina out in the streets tonight but if not check with me tomorrow and we'll go find her," Cami says before walking to the next person.
Amber takes her time drinking before placing the glass and $3 on the table before picking her stuff back up and heading out the door. The streets of course were still filled and everyone was either dancing or drinking.
"Now, where do I find a hotel around here?" Amber mumbles to herself looking at the buildings surrounding her.
The witch decides to head further down street and see what she can find. Still pushing through crowds Amber finds an open space in the crowd so when she gets there it's a huge relief. A black blur passes her and all of Amber's belongings drop to the floor.
"Watch where you're going ass!" Amber yells going on the concrete to pick up the bags.
"How about watch where you're going," The man sneers at her before walking into the crowd.
She could see the blonde curls in his hair and the way he was wearing the leather jacket as he walked away. He was a jerk, but boy was he a hot jerk.
"M'am may I help you with your belongings?" Another man in a suit asks Amber.
"Yes please; nothing good has been happening to me since I came," Amber says flinging the bag over her shoulder.
"If you need a place to stay you're always welcome to stay at my place. Well, it's not mine, my family lives there but we have plenty of rooms so you won't be bothered by us."
"I just met you and you're asking me to sleep at your place. Not creepy at all..." Amber trails off.
"Elijah Mikaelson, how's that to get to know me. And the man who shoved you just a minute ago was my brother Niklaus. Our sister, Rebekah lives with us along with Hayley and her daughter Hope which is Niklaus's child but that's a whole other story," Amber stares at Elijah in shock as what he just told her.
"You're a Mikaelson," Amber whispers looking at the original vampire in front of her.
"Who are you?" Elijah asks.
"Amber Rose," Elijah knew who she was immediately.
Everyone knew the Rose family was the most powerful bloodline; even the original vampires.
"You are a very powerful witch, what brings you here to town? Are you looking for another witch?"
"Yes I am actually, her name is Davina Claire," Amber says.
Elijah's eyes widen as he knows exactly who she's talking about, "How about you come to my home for a little bit and we'll discuss why you're actually here."
Amber nods and Elijah takes her suitcase before heading down the street to his massive mansion. It wasn't as big as Amber's but it was huge.
"Your room will be upstairs, take a left and it'll be the third door on the right. Meet me downstairs in 20 minutes because I'm just letting you in my home to be nice; for now."
Amber nods and takes her bags upstairs and goes into the room. There's doors opening up to a balcony, which probably looks over the streets as she can still hear the music. The bed is places in the center with plush pillows and sheets and the door to the bathroom is to the right. Amber puts her belongings in drawers and essentials in the bathroom.
Seeing she had 10 minutes left, Amber decided to walk around the complex a little bit. Then the witch heard crying, probably coming from a baby. Amber walked into the room and into a nursery where a baby was crying; she thinks it was Hope as Elijah mentioned her earlier.
"Hi," Amber whispered at the baby who stopped crying and stared at her. "My name is Amber. You must be Hope."
The little Mikaelson baby stared at Amber like a new toy. She smiled and held her arms out; wanting Amber to hold her. So she did, she wrapped her arms around Hope and picked her up.
"You are so adorable!" Amber smiled laughing at how happy the baby was.
"Who the hell are you?" A voice said from behind her.
Amber turned around to see a brunette girl running towards her.
"Um I-I'm Amber. I heard crying and I saw Hope so I thought I would help," She was a little intimated by the girl but she knew she could take her on with the immense amount of powers she has.
Hayley yanked her baby daughter out of Amber's hands and into hers, "Touch my baby one more-"
"Ladies please," Elijah says coming into the room. "Hayley this is Amber Rose, I found her on the streets looking very distressed so I brought her in. Although I don't trust her yet I am willing to let her open up and see if she can stay or not."
"I don't think Klaus wants anyone else staying here," Hayley says.
"Well I guess he won't have a say in this since he his nowhere to be found tonight. Amber come down with me, we'll discuss there."
Amber follows Elijah downstairs with Hayley following them to see who this Amber girl really is.
"Okay I am giving you 3 minutes to claim why you are here and your time starts now."
"The coven I am in is horrible; you have no rights and everyone uses dark magic, especially my family. Long ago a witch put a curse on my family, it's when a Rose family member turns 22 they perform a ritual and go over to the dark side. The only way to get out of it is to kill the one you truly love but of course no one is going to do that. I am 21 and my time is coming up. I'm the youngest child and all my family uses dark magic. My mother and father treat my like trash and my sisters don't care about me. My brother, Will, just turned last year and he does still care for me, it won't last long though. I myself can feel the darkness creeping up towards me. I'm scared as hell and I don't want to do it, there's no way out. My father read my journal today and it saw how much I hated this family so he sent me here for two reason. One, so he wouldn't have to see me and two, to find Davina Claire. He said she'd help me or something but I'm pretty sure her coven doesn't do any of the crap mine does so she won't know what I'm talking about. So I came here and Elijah found me. Any questions?"
Elijah and Hayley looked at Amber and nothing sounded like a lie, they started to feel bad for this girl.
Elijah is the first to speak, "How many more days do you have left?"
"105," Amber answered.
"Can't you just run away from your coven?" Hayley asks.
"Don't you think I would've done that already? My father will use a locator spell and bring me to him. It's scary to think about it so I have to obey him."
"Well I think I've heard enough. Amber you are more than welcome to stay here, you will
meet with Davina tomorrow. Goodnight," Elijah heads upstairs and so does Hayley.
"And who the bloody hell are you?" A familiar voice asks.
She turns around to see the same curly blonde man she bumped into earlier.
"Amber Rose. You must be Klaus Mikaelson."
"Indeed love, now what are you doing here and answer me before I rip your throat out," Klaus threatens inching near Amber.
"Niklaus she is a friend of ours. Any harm that goes to her I will deal with you," Elijah says from the balcony.
"Oh don't worry Elijah I'm just welcoming her here. She is one of the most powerful bloodlines of all witches. Make yourself at home...Amber," Klaus smirks and heads into a separate room.
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MY SCIENCE TEACHER IS LEAVING HER JOB. YES YES YES I HATED HER SO MUCH I AM SO HAPPY.
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-brooke