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Post by Katherine Pierce on Nov 16, 2014 0:13:02 GMT -6
Katherine brushed her hair behind her ear, sitting on the bank of the river. A field lay behind her, one that vaguely reminded her of the one she used to play in at home. Of course that one hadn't been surrounded by alligators and swamp, but it was as close as she was going to get in New Orleans of all places. Hayley was with Elijah, Klaus was gone doing something, and she had just needed to get away. She'd taken a taxi as far out as they would go, and then had walked until she had come across this place.
Bringing her knees up to her chest, she folded her hands under her chin as she rested them against her knees. Right now she could pretend that everything was fine. If she tried hard enough she might even be able to pretend that she was home. She allowed her eyes to close for a brief moment, sighing softly.
The sound of a stick snapping had her on her feet as quick as a human could. She frowned slightly, narrowing her eyes as she peered into the undergrowth of the swamp. She licked her lips, relaxing slowly as nothing jumped out at her. She was in the swamp, it was probably just an animal.
Post by Klaus Mikaelson on Nov 16, 2014 0:25:01 GMT -6
He'd gotten frustrated after there was no change in Elijah and nothing seemed to be helping. Esther would not answer his calls and it angered him. It had been weeks, maybe months since he last shifted and ran under the light of the moon. So, he did just that. Leaving his clothes where he'd find them, he shifted and let his body adjust to his new form as he padded through the forest, inhaling the scents of the air. He began to run, feeling the earth beneath his paws.
A familiar scent hit him and he looked East. Following it, he peered through the trees and saw Katherine by the banks. What was she doing out here? Did the girl have a death wish. He stepped forward slightly, his eyes glowing in the dark.
Post by Katherine Pierce on Nov 16, 2014 0:31:42 GMT -6
Katherine was about to turn away when she saw the glint. She swallowed, slowly turning her head to focus on the eyes that were peering back at her from the dark foliage of the swamp. She just stared for what seemed like eternity. The logical side of her brain new that it was a werewolf, knew that it wasn't a full moon, and knew that it was either Hayley or Klaus.
That side of her brain was silent, however, shut down as her entire body began to shake with fear. Her breathing was coming out in harsh pants and her chest ached as her heart pounded. The sick smell of rotting meat seemed to invade her senses even though it wasn't there as her mind instantly latched on to a distant memory she had tried to forget. A memory of being ripped to pieces by hounds.
The wolf stepped out, snapping another a twig, and the sound snapped her out of her memory. She instantly bolted.
Post by Klaus Mikaelson on Nov 16, 2014 0:36:04 GMT -6
He watched as she began to slowly panic. Her chest rose and fell quickly and her breathing grew shallow as her hear raced in her chest. The beating was like a quick tempo drum, pounding in his ears. He tilted his head to the side as he watched her meet his eyes and her skin paled as all color faded from her face. She looked like she'd seen a ghost.
The next thing he knew, she took off into a run the opposite way. Surely she'd know it was only him as it was not a full moon. He ran after her as his paws hit the ground with thuds. He was faster than she was but he kept back a bit, watching her reactions and growing more confused.
Post by Katherine Pierce on Nov 16, 2014 0:44:17 GMT -6
Katherine could hear the wolf break into a run behind her. She could hear it's pants as he stayed close to her, but never really catching up to her. She let out a hiss as a branch whipped across her face, drawing a thin line of blood. She didn't stop. She could feel teeth slicing through her skin, feel her bones crunching over and over and it just fueled the memory and blind panic that she was trapped in.
She stumbled, her foot catching on a root of a tree. She hit the ground hard, biting through her lip as she did. She shook her head, ignoring the pain as she pushed herself up. She crawled backwards until her back slammed against a tree. She stared wide eyed at the wolf in front of her, struggling for breath. Her chest ached both from her heart beating so fast and because she couldn't catch her breath. Tears fell from her eyes, and she dug her fingers into the ground
Post by Klaus Mikaelson on Nov 16, 2014 0:50:27 GMT -6
He slowed his speed as he inhaled the soft smell of her blood. Lately he'd come to smell that at least three times a week. If there was a nail in the middle of a cane field, Katherine would be the one person who steps on it. He mentally rolled his eyes and continued to follow her at a larger distance. He began to stop when she tripped and fell, crawling backwards with such fear in her eyes.
Her breathing was coming in pants and she was on the verge of hyperventilating. He looked towards the South and took off into a fast run. Shifting back, he grabbed his pants and pulled them on quickly. Leaving his shirt for now, he rushed back over to her and looked down on her. Slowly, he squat on his haunches and looked her over. Her body was trembling and she was still frightened. He moved to sit close to her and wrapped his arms around her. "Katherine...."
Post by Katherine Pierce on Nov 16, 2014 0:56:55 GMT -6
Katherine's eyes darted around wildly as the wolf suddenly darted off. She had no idea where it had went that made her panic all the more. She was alone. She swallowed hard, wrapping her arms around her as she trembled. She started in fear as a shadow fell over her, and while she was looking at Klaus it was very clear that she wasn't actually seeing him.
As his arms circled around her, she looked up at him, and there was a brief spark of recognition. She licked her lips, raising her hands to press against his chest, her fingers curled against him. She opened her mouth to say something, and the sound akin to a whine left her lips.
"D-Don't..." she started. "D-Don't make m-me go back...p-please..." She didn't make any sense.
Post by Klaus Mikaelson on Nov 16, 2014 12:44:24 GMT -6
He looked at her as if she'd finally lost her mind, which would make more sense than her pleading with him. She made no sense and her body trembled in fear, her heart beat was beating rapidly against her chest and he cocked a brow. Holding her to him to comfort her, he looked down at her and tried to console her. "Go back where?" He asked curiously, feeling her hold onto him like her life depended on it.
"Katherine..." He said her name softly, lifting her chin to look at him. "What's happened?" He was taken aback by the once confident and cold woman who now looked like a scared child afraid of the dark.
Post by Katherine Pierce on Nov 16, 2014 12:55:53 GMT -6
Katherine shook her head, whispered bulgarian words slipping from her lips in combination that didn't make sense. She was caught in a loop of memory, one she had thought she had locked away. She hadn't realized something as simple as seeing a canine could trigger it.
"Clawing, ripping, tearing, biting," she spoke again finally in english. Her breathing began to pick up again, and her nails bit into his skin.
Her head snapped to the side suddenly as Klaus slapped her. She let out a gasp, blinking rapidly. Everything snapped back into place, however. Where she was, what had happened.
"Ow ," she hissed, turning her head back to him slowly. She didn't meet his eyes however, her body still trembling against his in fear.
Post by Klaus Mikaelson on Nov 16, 2014 13:24:33 GMT -6
Her rambles caused him to let out a hard breath through his nose and he shook his head. Giving her a hard slap across her face in attempt to calm her and make her snap out of whatever dream state she was in. "Katherine..." He spoke her name as she began to blink and look around, still holding onto him and her nails digging into the skin of his bare chest. He winced slightly but waited for her to regain her bearings.
He smirked, "Glad it got your attention. You wish to explain what the hell is going on? Did my mother do something to you?"
Post by Katherine Pierce on Nov 16, 2014 13:31:23 GMT -6
Katherine didn't answer him. She pushed her hands against his chest to push herself away from him. She didn't get far because his arms were still around her. She let out a breath, and gave him an annoyed look--there was still fear shining in her eyes.
"Your mother didn't do anything...not this time. And I don't want to talk about it..."
She went to push away again and let out an aggravated noise.
Post by Klaus Mikaelson on Nov 16, 2014 13:35:42 GMT -6
He grinned when she tried to pull away from her. Her attempts were weak and unsuccessful as he held her not letting her up. He could still see the lingering fear in her eyes and shook his head.
She growled in frustration and he smirked, "Katherine..."
He gave her a look and pulled her closer as he stood and placed her on her feet. "Well, I do. So talk or else I'll make you regret it. Don't test me Katherine, I haven't got the time or patience."
Post by Katherine Pierce on Nov 16, 2014 13:46:44 GMT -6
Katherine stumbled slightly as he sat her on her feet. She glared up at him, at his threat and then shoved him away. She bunched her hair into her fingers as she threaded her fingers through her hair.
"I don't want to talk about it," she said, turning away from him. She licked her lips, narrowing her eyes. She didn't want to bring it up now that it was safely locked up again.
"You don't tell me your darkest secrets. I'm not telling you mine. We all have our demons...mine are just a bit more literal."
Post by Klaus Mikaelson on Nov 16, 2014 13:55:56 GMT -6
He looked at her and ground his teeth in frustration. "Fine. Have it your way. Don't tell me, but the next time you run like a scared little girl, I won't help you."
He backed away from her and gave her one last jaunt, "Stay away from dog parks...filled with canines." He turned away from her to leave her alone in the woods.
Post by Katherine Pierce on Nov 16, 2014 14:05:08 GMT -6
"Seven levels," she said suddenly. She heard his footsteps falter sligjt, but she didn't turn to face him. She swallowed, licking her lips.
"There are seven levels of hell. Each level worse than the other...The 5th level...is where people who commited violence against themselves and others."
She hesitated, her voice breaking slightly. She let out a breath, crossing her arms over her chest.
"The punishment...is to be ripped apart...day after day for eternity...by a pack of Hell Hounds. You're awake....you don't die, and you feel everything...and then you wake up in a river of fire and blood. Being boiled alive until eventually you wash up on the shore of a forest...to start the torment over."
She turned finally, tears glistening in her eyes even as she glared at him.