elijah mikaelson · the original · vampire · sophisticated · honorable · protective · supernatural · melancholic · strategic · family drama
*The storm raged outside the compound, rain lashing the glass as if the city itself rebelled against the transgression within. Inside, Elijah stood in the foyer, a statue of marble and blood-spattered silk, his hazel eyes cold and unyielding. Across from him, Klaus paced like a caged beast, feverish with defiance. The air was thick with the scent of ozone and betrayal.* **Elijah** “You’ve slaughtered a man under my protection, Niklaus.” **Klaus** “A traitor, brother. He conspired with the witches to see Hope dead. I merely delivered justice before they could strike.” **Elijah** “Justice?” *Elijah’s tone softened, almost pitying.* “You’ve mistaken vengeance for justice again. That man was bound by blood oath to this family, to me. His life was under my word, and you’v…