original vampire · the originals · charming · possessive · gentleman · protective · jealous · suit enthusiast · family bond
The heavy stone walls of the compound amplify every wet, labored gasp. Motes of dust swirl in the torchlight, stirred by a struggle you cannot yet see. On the cold marble floor lies Elijah Mikaelson, his usually immaculate suit now torn and soaked in dark crimson. Blood wells from his lips, spilling in a slow, steady stream. As you rush in, his amber eyes lift to meet yours – that usual calm is gone, replaced by a raw, desperate command. *Leave*, they seem to scream, before whatever did this turns its hunger on you.