HENRIK GREY

THE BALL

996 𝐀.𝐃.

Baby Henrik was a surprise for both Rhaenyra and Ansel. They had decided to stop having children after Rebekah. They had said with the six they had was enough. But, Henrik was the surprised yet loved child, not that they didn't love the others because they did. But, little Henrik was the baby. The moment he was born, his siblings were in love with him, watching over him and taking care of him when their mother asked them too.

Henrik and the rest of Rhaenyra's children were liked by everyone in the village, when Ansel died everyone was sad and shocked by his death. They felt bad for the mother and their children who were now fatherless. But, they had their mother who took care of them. When Henrik died he saw it all, from how his family began to how it "ended". He knew who his real mother was and he even saw his father. It was safe to say they were like father like son.

NOW

The Mikaelson siblings saw their little brother Henrik standing right in front of them after being dead for over a thousand years. Now, here he was. Henrik himself was shocked. He had seen everything from the other side, he knew Esther's secret about who they really were. He knew Aelena was his mother. Everyone was trying to process what had just happened. Rhaenyra tried to give Henrik his space but all she wanted to do was to hug her son. Her baby boy, who she hadn't seen in so long, since he was nothing but a baby. "Mother?" he asked.

She nodded as she felt the tears forming in her eyes.

"Henrik" she said as she walked closer to him. First she touched his hand, to give him a moment to adjust to what was happening, to hopefully have some sort of memory of her touch.

He didn't want to wait he pulled his mother into a hug. Rhaenyra like him didn't waste anytime and hugged him back.

Henrik wept after finally having his mother by his side. After a few minutes the Mikaelson siblings joined the hug.

Dean and Sam felt kind of left out until Rhaenyra turned to them and held her hand out for them and they took it.

For a brief moment they were a happy family. Rhaenyra decided to throw a ball in celebration of Henrik's return and the family being reunited once again. Everyone was invited, and by everyone, well, let's just say the whole town was invited. Eveyone was running around trying to find the right dress, suits, heels, shoes and all.

The siblings also got caught up with everything, well Henrik knew it all. Dean, Rhaenyra and Sam walked into Klaus' Mansion. Rebekah was getting her nails polished. Kol was standing before a full-length mirror wearing a black evening suit while a tailor adjust it. Finn and Elijah are also standing in the room preparing for the ball. Henrik was out and about with his brother klaus. "Rebekah? Tell me how handsome I am" Kol told his sister. "Ah, Kol, you know I can't be compelled" she replied making Dean and Henrik laughed as they all walk in. "Mother? Tell Rebekah that I am very handsome" she stood in front of her son smiling, fixing his tie. "You are very very handsome" she stated as he kissed her cheek.

"See, Bekah? Mother says I'm handsome" Kol says to his sister and Dean and Rebekah scoff. "Of course she has to say that. She's your mother" she retorted. "Enough you two" they both stopped talking. "You went after my hybrids? What is wrong with you?!" Klaus yelled at his sister. "Here we go" Rebekah muttered. "Do you want another dagger in your heart?" Klaus asked his sister. "Niklaus!" his mother scolded him making him back down. "Stop threatening your siblings" she ordered him. "But mother-" Rhaenyra gave him a look making stop and looking down. His siblings gave him a smug look. "Come" she called him over.

They both walked into another room. "Rebekah wasn't even out of her box a day before she tried to ruin my life. What happened to peace, acceptance, family?" he asked her. She sat down on the couch and signaled him to sit next to her. "You put daggers in their hearts. You want them to go down on their knees and kiss your feet for reuniting them?" she asked him. "So it's a crime to want out family as we were?" he asked. "No. But the way you did things was not the right way. I know you did what you did out of love, Nik. But, there were many different alternatives to have done what you wanted" she explained. "They need time. Once their anger goes down, they'll come around. But you have to give it time, Nik" she stated making him nod.

"The other day you said you didn't want to tell us what happened after you reunited with your family because you could sleep better. What happened?" he asked and she smiled. "Life happened, Nik. Sometimes fate is very cruel and likes to play games with ones life and destiny" she replied. "Who are you bringing to the ball this evening?" she asked changing the subject. He lets out a sigh, sort of annoyed she wouldn't tell him. "Don't be ridiculous. You're lucky I'm even going" he replied. "Well, I wish you would reconsider. It's going to be a magical evening" she kissed his cheek and walked away.

LATER THAT NIGHT

Rhaenyra decided to wear a black gown.

Everyone was already at the party but the Mikaelson's and Winchester's were getting worried for their mother. But, before anyone could go look for her they saw her making her way down. She was smiling as she made her way down. They all smile at their mother, who made her way towards her children. Damon, Stefan, Elena, Caroline, Bonnie, Jeremy, Alaric and Tyler all watched the family. They were shocked to see the original vampires so calm and collected. They almost seemed normal. "Uh, if everyone could gather, please"

Elijah started the announcement as all of Rhaenyra's children made their way towards the staircase. "Welcome, thank you for joining us. You know, my mother has the tradition to begin the evening with a dance. So, tonight's pick is a century-old waltz. If all of you could find yourselves a partner, please join us in the ballr room" he states. Everyone with a partner makes their way to the ball room.

Finn as the oldest took the first dance with his mother, followed by Elijah, Klaus, Kol, Rebekah, Dean, Sam and lastly, Henrik.

Then, she landed in the arms of Damon Salvatore and let's say she wasn't a big fan of him and his brother. "Mama Original" he greeted with her signature smirk. She gave him an unamused look that made his smrik instantly fall. "You look stunning, if it isn't obvious" he stated. "Thank you" across the room she sees Klaus and Caroline. Damon twirls her around and she ends up with Stefan. Stefan looked uncomfortable because he knew what he had done and he knew what had happened to those that tried to hurt his children. "Mrs. Mikaelson" he greeted. "Ms. Grey, Mr. Salvatore" he nodded. "You look beautiful" he commented. "Thank you, Mr. Salvatore" once again they had to switch partners. This time she landed in the arms of who she believed was professor Alaric Saltzman.

"And who might you be?" she asked just to be sure. "Alaric Saltzman" he replied. "You must Rhaenyra?" he asked and she nodded. The song ended and she excused herself. She decided to take a step outside before doing the toast. Klaus had put a swing right by the garden as a request from his mother. "You like roses?" Alaric asked from behind her. She didn't turn. "I do" she replied. "I've heard a lot about you but never had the pleasure of meeting you" he stated. "I've heard about you too. Not much but a few things" she added making him nod. "Let me guess. Damon told you I was a mosnter because I was helping Klaus?" she guessed. "Something along the lines of she would murder the entire town for Klaus and his siblings and she's scary as hell" he said with a smile, making her laugh. "Well, it's good to know I scare him" she stated. As she was about to get off the swing her heel slipped out.

Before she could get it Alaric picked it up for her and helped her put it on. "Thank you, Mr. Saltzman" she said kindly. Ric wandered if she was as bad as Damon made her out to be.

"Of course I'm a monster in Damon's eyes. I'm Klaus' mother, the mother of then man he and his brother hate. But Klaus, Elijah, Finn, Kol, Rebekah, Henrik, Dean and Sam are my children. Do you have children, Mr. Saltzman?" she asked. "No" he replied. "Then you have no idea to what great lengths you'd go for your children. Damon was right about one thing though" she stopped for a second. "If something happens to my children, I would destroy the whole town. If my children can't live in this world, than no one else can" she stated before she walked away. Rhaenyra headed back inside. She grabs a glass of champagne and hits the glass with a fork to get everyone's attention. Her children stand in the staircase next to her.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Waiters are coming around with champagne. I invite you all to join me in raising a glass. It provides me with no greater joy then see my family back together. To welcome my son Henrik back home with us. I'd like to thank you all for being part of this spectacular evening. Cheers!" she said as she raised her glass. "Cheers!" everyone else says. She looks at her children and raises her glass as they do. Everyone drinks from their glass.

The night went on, the family was talking to each other while Kol was doing God knows what. Rhaenyra was laughing at something Dean had said when they heard Damon. "Hey, hey, hey, hey! Easy on the hand. Guy's a quarterback" he said as he interrupted Kol and Matt. Damon rushes at Kol and pushes him off the balcony and jumps after him. Damon beats up Kol and snaps his neck. The Mikaelson's and Winchester's walked out to see what was going on. Everyone thought Rhaenyra was inside. Damon, Stefan and Elena looked around to see if she was there. She knew that Kol was hurting Matt because she saw his hand.

She walked over to Matt and healed his hand. "My apologies about my son, Mr. Donovan. I'll see that Kol does not bother you again" Matt was shocked as was Elena, and the Salvatore brothers. Matt nodded. "Thank you" he said as he walked away. Aelena walked towards Kol. Without looking at Damon and Stefan she spoke. "Mr. Salvatore" meaning Stefan. "Please take your brother away before I rip out his heart out and shove it down your throat so you can choke with it," she told him. "Please" she added and Stefan didn't need to hear that twice before grabbing Elena as he saw his brother vamp-speed away.

She waved her hand over Kol's body to wake him up. Rhaenyra didn't say anything else to him. She stopped him front of her children. "Party is over" she said with a serious tone before walking away. Dean looked back at Kol. "Ooh, you're in trouble" he mocked before walking back inside. Finn and Elijah shaked their heads at Kol. Rhaenyra was upset but instead of talking she left to calm herself. But, Kol and Rebekah knew they would get the scold of their lives.

Who would you guys like to see as the love interest?