Reunited At Last
Who: Thomas Kenley Where: Mystic Falls, The Mediterranean Mentions: Aurora de Martel ( @leftinlavender ), Tristan de Martel ( @anoriginalsire ), Julian Kenley ( @juliankenley ), Dante ( @sxcrifico ), Niklaus Mikaelson ( @bloodiedhybrid )
(Partially written on Chatzy)Â
Upon Thomasâs dramatic realization that Auroraâs body was being kept under water, he quickly began to put a plan in motion. It would have a lot of steps and take a lot of dedication but all the effort and time was worth it if it meant saving Aurora and keeping her from an eternity isolated with her demons. She deserved better and he was going to give it all back to her.
Gathering all the supplies that he would need for what he had in mind, Thomas locked himself away in a dark room in the house, making sure he had the peace and quiet that he needed in order to work. He needed every single ounce of focus he could muster knowing that he was going to be mixing spells and types of magic in order to complete the task at hand.
To begin, he set up a bowl of water with a handful of rose petals in it and a drop of his blood. Beside the bowl he placed another smaller bowl of water which held a lock of Auroraâs hair and a water compass floating on top. In front of the bowls laid a map, a small pile of sand resting in the middle of it. Grabbing a strip of cloth, he tied it over his eyes. He didnât need sight for what as he was doing as magic would be his eyes for him. At that moment, Thomas was grateful for all the magic he had siphoned up over previous days, as well as the dark and mystical objects that were surrounding him in the room knowing that he was definitely going to need the extra fuel.
âMa te ak san sou ki Ă lumière le fuis. La magie soit ma lumière. Ă travers l'eau, laissez-moi avoir la vue. Ce che vous, pro la busque. Ce che vous, pro la busque. Ce che vous, pro la busque.â He began to chant, crafting a spell that allowed him to see through the worldâs oceans, looking for any sign of his lost love. As the magic allowed him sight, he kept going, looking and searching every single spot imaginable. He remained like that for days, there in the room, using the spells to search and search and search until-
He couldnât push further? His virtual sight was being thrust back and no matter how much he tried, he could not press on. It was like there was a boundary draw there in the sandy floor of the ocean. That. That had to be it! The boundary spell that Dante had put up! Despite not being able to break it then and there, he had still found it. Ripping off his blindfold, blinking at the sudden light that had flooded his eyes, Thomas looked at the map, seeing where the sand had traveled to. âThe Mediterranean Sea.â He read. Right off of the coast of Sicily. He had found her.
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âYou better be right about this Thomas. I would hate for our resources to go to waste, or for you to give me a sense of false hope.â The disdain in Tristanâs voice was apparent, but it was only there to mask the nerves that he felt. It seemed as if they had finally made a breakthrough and he didnât want it leading to another dead end.
âI am right.â Thomas told him, looking at him with annoyance. After all that he had gone through to get to this point, he didnât want even the smallest bit of negativity to throw things off.
âGo on with it then.â Tristan gestured and then Thomas knelt, pressing his palm firmly against the ground. âMagia tollox de terras. Utera aso utox.â He chanted, siphoning the magic that Dante had placed there out from the Earth, then going to the coast line and doing the same over the water. âItâs done.â
âScan the water now. Donât stop until you find something.â Tristan and his Strix connections had arranged for a recovery crew to come in with cranes and divers and search the area, compelled not to ask questions and to keep any record of this off of the books. They would forget it all after the fact but Tristan had arranged for them to be highly paid for their time. After all, this was his sisterâs life they were dealing with.
The crew was there for hours until finally there was a mention of finding something from two of the divers. Both Thomas and Tristan stood beside the crane as it lifted a shipping container out from the sea and placed it on the shore. After a few moments and use of many tools, they finally got it open. Inside was a coffin and Thomas wasted no time running over and breaking it open. There she was, after months of searching.
âAurora.â Tristan was beside Thomas noticing that his sisterâs heart rested in her hands in the coffin. Dante certainly had a flair for the dramatics. âHeal her body. I donât wish to keep seeing her like this.â He shook his head. Nodding, Thomas jumped right to it, placing a hand over herâs which had already gone through various stages of decomposition. He performed a healing spell, returning her to her normal state with her heart in itâs normal place. âLetâs get her back to Mystic Falls. Weâll do the rest of the spell there.â
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Once they were back in Virginia, Thomas and Tristan set up what they would need in a crypt in the cemetery. What more poetic place than that for a resurrection?
Meanwhile, Thomasâ brother Julian had one of his witches tracking Thomasâ every move. He wanted to know exactly where he was and what he was getting up to so that Julian knew when to intervene, make something that was already causing trouble to his brotherâs life to be even worse. It was how he knew that they had retrieved Auroraâs body, which had angered him immensely. His brother really would stop at nothing for her which he was surprised by, but it was annoying to see that his determination had worked out for him in the end. Now he had to figure out how he was going to stop her from fully returning, wondering exactly how Thomas was going to go about doing so. When he arrived at the cemetery, Julian kept his distance from where they were, listening in but doing his best not to make any noise, wanting to just listen until the moment was right for him to do something to cause their plans to go awry.
âDo you have everything you need for this?â Tristan asked Thomas, raising an eyebrow at the hybrid. He didnât want them to get this far just to fail now. âHave a little faith in me would you?â Thomas looked back at him over his shoulder. He had the casket that held Aurora in the center of the room, lighting candles all around it. âIâm going to take my time and do it right. Donât make me rush.â He gave the ancient vampire a small look of annoyance before he continued on with his task. âStand over here, out of the way.â He gestured for Tristan to go stand at the head of the casket. Tristan stood where he was told, glancing down at his sister. How he had missed her. If all went well, he would have her back within a matter of moments. It all relied on the hybrid not screwing up.
Thomas grabbed the dark object that Niklaus had procured for him as well as a few of his own and placed them around the casket to channel from. They, coupled with the magic he had siphoned from the dead witches of Mystic Falls, would do the trick. Well that, joined hand in hand with a bit of expression magic but he hadnât told anyone that he intended on using it, knowing fully well of a handful of people that would try to stop him. âPhasmatos Ravenus On Animum. Phasmatos Ravenus On Animum. Phasmatos Raverus On Animum.â
Julian had always loved magic, from when he was a boy all the way up until now, even as a vampire. It never stopped him from learning things and it was why he always had a handful of witches with him. Listening carefully to the conversation between Thomas and Tristan, Julian only continued to wonder what his brother was about to do. It wasnât like bringing someone back was impossible, it was done, several times but if you knew magic, then youâd also know there was always something more to it. As soon as his brother started the incantation, Julianâs brows furrowed. Within seconds Julian was inside the crypt, slamming his hands against Thomas in order to throw him back then quickly moving into a position that would allow him to look both towards his brother and Tristan, since he only saw him as a threat. âWhat do you think youâre doing?â Julian wanted to bring misery to Thomasâ life from the resentment he held, wrongfully aimed at his brother. It was pain, anger, and so much more that he wasnât sure he was ever going to fully get over but he had never threatened Thomasâ life. He hadnât before, he wouldnât now, it was never something he truly wanted.
âWho is this imbecile?â Tristan was immediately irritated by the man that had swooped in and interrupted the spell that was to bring his sister back to life. In his eyes, whatever issue the man had with Thomas could wait and if he insisted on being a problem, Tristan had no problem in snapping his neck and letting them resume their little quarrel later. âHeâs my brother.â Thomas replied, glancing at Tristan and then back at Julian. âIâm getting her back, just like I said I would. Now get out of my way and let me do what I came here to do. Donât make me fight you Julian. I told you I wasnât going to play into your petty little games. You may hate me but donât let it be taken out on her. Just get out of my way and let me get Aurora back.â There was a look of desperation in his eyes, looking over Julianâs shoulder at the girl he had loved for a thousand years.
Julian stood there contemplating what to say, turning his head towards where Aurora laid. He had lived his life knowing that Thomas was always alive, even if he had never approached him, even if his intentions had been ill when he arrived, he had always known his brother was still breathing. This spell was going to take more than Thomas alone could offer, he knew as much. âIf you do this alone you will get yourself killed.â He stated shaking his head. âThis is her brother, isnât it? Heâs simply going to stand by and watch you do something regardless of what it does to you.â But in the end, Julian understood why Thomas would take the risk, because he would have too for the woman he loved. Even after all the years, he still would.
âThen help me or get out of my way.â Thomas told his brother. âEither way, Iâm doing the spell.â He looked back over at Tristan. âHe knows Iâm his only shot. I know heâs not going to stop me. Thatâs what I was banking on anyways. Itâs why I didnât have any of my friends here. Theyâd all try to stop me. But I donât want to be stopped. I caused this, Iâm the one who has to fix it.â He took a step closer towards his brother, making his way back to the casket. âSo like I said, help me or get out of my way.â
Stepping aside when Thomas moved towards the casket, Julian watched him and that part of him he constantly tried to keep shoved deep down inside, he allowed to take over. Stepping beside Thomas he looked down at Aurora then up at his brother. âFine.â Even after years of feeling he hated him, the idea of being the only Kenley left wasnât appealing to him in the slightest. âThis doesnât change anything.â He raised his hand so Thomas could grab onto him and channel from him. That little move changed everything though, for Julian anyway and it showed that when it came down to it, he wouldnât let his brother die.
âAs lovely as this family moment is, can we get on to the one Iâm supposed to have with my sister?â Tristan spoke aloud, his impatience growing. Ignoring Tristan, Thomas raised his own hand and clasped it against his brotherâs. They may have had endless arguments since Julian had arrived in Mystic Falls but in that moment it didnât matter. His brother was standing there beside him, working with him on something that meant the world to him. It spoke volumes despite few words being actually spoken. Thomas channeled his brother, one hand in his and the otherâs over Aurora. âPhasmatos Ravenus On Animum. Phasmatos Ravenus On Animum. Phasmatos Raverus On Animum.â He chanted over and over, reciting the spell that would bring her back.
However, a spell of that magnitude defied the will of nature, combining the forces of spirits, darkness, and expression. These forces were all opposing energies and performing them all at once was going to take a toll on Thomas and in turn Julian since he was being used as an extra battery. âPhasmatos Ravenus On Animum. Phasmatos Ravenus On Animum. Phasmatos Raverus On Animum.â He continued to chant as blood dripped from his nose and a wind storm began outside the walls of the crypt. âPhasmatos Ravenus On Animum. Phasmatos Ravenus On Animum. Phasmatos Raverus On Animum!â With one last chant, the brothers were blown onto their backs, the power of the spell overwhelming them.
The moment his head hit the ground underneath him, Thomas knew what was happening. His body felt weak and he could sense the room around him begin to haze. âTell her I love her. Iâll always love her.â He looked at Tristan, tears in his eyes as he got out a sentence or two. âAnd tell her Iâll be okay. I may not have reunited with her.. but through her I reunited with my brother. Iâll be okay.â He looked back at Julian and gave a weak smile. âIâve missed you.â With that, a last breath escaped his lungs and his hand that had been holding Julianâs let go.
When Thomas had begun the spell for the second time, Julian held onto him, his eyes moving all around as it was evident that the spell was making something happen. It wasnât until he could physically feel the strain from what Thomas was doing, what he was channeling from him, that he realized where it was going. Even still, Julian stood beside him and hadnât let go. He had chosen to do this with his brother and he wasnât going to back out now. They either accomplished this or they didnât but they were going to do it together. Seeing the blood dripping from Thomas, he was about to say something when there was a sudden burst of energy, sending Julian onto his back and rather than feeling his body kick into healing itself, he felt it draining of whatever was left. He could feel his body start to wither up, his head turning to look towards Thomas. âIâll see you soon.â He managed to say before his skin entirely turned grey and all life escaped him.
Tristan took in the sight before him, the blast of energy, the brothers falling to the ground. As Thomas spoke, he listened, he really listened, and realized for all the time he spent hating Thomas, in the end it was he who owed the hybrid most of all. Without him, his sister would be lost forever. As that thought crossed his mind, his head whipped back around towards the casket, taking in the sight of her before relief washed over his face and he spoke. âAurora... He did it.â He took hold of her hand, eyes tearing up as he looked into herâs. âYouâre home. Youâre here.â He wrapped his arms around her. âItâs all over.â













