Fool Me Once

Theresa Mikaelson. All I have was stolen from me once. It will not happen twice.

[daughterofforever]

are you happy that magic is back?

Definitely - if not for my sake, for the people who didn't know what to do with themselves without it. I found the world a very quiet place without being able to hear people, and I'm grateful to have that low buzz in my head once more - it's easier to sleep that way.

[daughterofforever]

tribridprncss​:

Alex shrugged honestly. “I’m not sure, I don’t know there is a point,” she said. “I kind of feel like I used up all my patience waiting for the right time to go save Hope,” she admitted. Though she knew the other wouldn’t understand what that meant. “I’m not sure I have any patience left.” 

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Theresa couldn’t really reply to Alex’s point - clearly it was something that had happened in one of the worlds she’d seen in her head.  She could, though, reply to her overall idea.  “I guess that’s something you’ll have to decide.  Because things aren’t going to just happen in a heartbeat, and you’ll need at least some.”

[daughterofforever]

symphonysiphony​:

“ I feel like in due time, all these family secrets will come out sooner or later anyway. I only know bits and pieces,” Josie shrugged.  SHe then smiled softly “ Thank you,” she nodded. Theresa was such a sweetheart, Josie thought. She was always soo nice to her and kind. Josie felt that she was good to always have around. “ Let’s hope so Theresa. I wouldn’t want neither of us getting eaten by a malivore monster before graduation, ”she shook her head.

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“I’m sure you’re right about that, secrets never stay buried forever.”  As a psychic she knew that better than anyone.  “You’re very welcome, Josie.”  The Saltzman girl was easy to talk to, easy to get along with, and she was glad they’d had a chance for a conversation even if it had meant that Josie was in pain.  “Yeah, no getting eaten by anything, please.”

[daughterofforever]

symphonysiphony​:

Josie nodded slowly and shook at the thought of her mom and klaus. “ Yeahh…this town and my dad and all of our parents, have a long history here. SOme we don’t even know about yet,” she shrugged. “ Yeah me too. I would hate to lose both my parents and my uncle and not have anyone to always be there for me. I’m glad that my dad was there for her as much as he was for us,” she nodded. She then took it and sat the cup of water down after drinking it. She then sighed and nodded “ Yeah…not soo much but I’m hoping everything does get better fast. I want to end my senior year on a good note,” she said.

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Theresa shook her head.  “At least I don’t feel so bad not knowing all of these things, because it sounds like there’s a lot that I wouldn’t know even if I’d grown up with the rest of the family.”  She’d learned the full story of Hope’s life from her father, and she couldn’t imagine going through it.  “It sounds like your dad’s a really good man, Josie.  So I’m glad for Hope, but I’m glad for you too.”  She gave the other girl a reassuring smile.  “You will.  It’s going to be a great rest of your year.”

[daughterofforever]

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“It might hurt a little less,” she said, if she didn’t remember. Though she couldn’t really take that from her and Hope. It was all she had left. Her memories. “And they accepted you?” That meant hope for her, right? If they accepted some adopted child they had never met before. 

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“Maybe,” Theresa conceded.  “But you wouldn’t have the good parts of your memories either, and without that, what’s the point?”  She nodded.  “There was some feeling out we had to do.  None of them knew Elijah had adopted me, and I didn’t know any of them were alive.  But in time Freya took me into her home, until Dad came back and I could go live with him.  It just takes patience on both sides.”

[daughterofforever]

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“I guess it would be weird if I didn’t have any memories before now,” she said. “Though I did wonder if it would happen, when we did the wish.” Alex looked at the other’s hand, smiling softly before reaching out for it. “I’m not sure i’m prepared for it,” she admitted. “But I am glad to met you.” 

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“Exactly.  And that would have told me that you weren’t who you said you were, or at least that I needed to probe a bit more.  But fortunately I saw exactly what you said I would.  I’m really glad that it didn’t, because losing your memories on top of everything else would have been really tough.”  Theresa couldn’t help a laugh.  “When I met them, the last I knew before I died was that Klaus had thrown them into the ocean to be lost forever.  So it was a bit of a shock, and I definitely wasn’t prepared.  But you’re going to be alright.  And I’m glad to meet you too.”

[daughterofforever]

symphonysiphony​:

Josie nodded assuring her that she would do just that. Even if she did think it was because of her use of dark magic.  “ Thanks…I will let you know if somethings up or not,” she said.

“ Well…my dad always said that the Mikaelsons have put him through alot, specifically Klaus. But my mom on the other hand…my mom and Klaus, use to have some sort of thing for eachother. Which sounds unbelievable.” she shook her head. “ But believe it or not, Hope and my dad are pretty close. From me and Lizzie’s point of view anyway. Hope’s mom and my dad were on good terms, which made it easier for my dad to consider Hope. Even if she was Klaus Mikaelson’s daughter,” she nodded. Josie then smiled as she took the glass and pills “ Thank you,” she said. She was happy that someone was taking good care of her. Even if it was just a small gesture. SHe then nodded slowly “ It’s…going okay. I mean it was abit confusing at first with no magic because…what else could we do besides the human basics and trying to figure out a way to bring magic back,” she shrugged. Aswell as having to see her sister everyday, knowing what she didn’t know yet.

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“Of course,” Theresa smiled.  If she could do anything to help Josie, she’d be more than happy to - it was just in her nature.  She did hope, though, that the headaches would clear up and stop bothering her because she didn’t deserve to be dealing with that.

Theresa blinked.  That was a lot of information to take in, especially as it regarded her uncle.  “So my uncle and your mom - wow, this town is complicated,” she laughed softly.  “I can see where that might be a touchy subject for your dad.”  It was nice to hear, though, that Hope had a friend in the headmaster and that their relationship wasn’t too colored by his feelings about Klaus.  “I’m glad she’s had the place, then, and your dad.”  Giving her a reassuring smile, Theresa patted her shoulder.  “Of course, I hope that helps.”  She nodded, knowing how difficult it had been for everyone to have their natures changed so completely.  “Hopefully things will be better now.”

[daughterofforever]

symphonysiphony​:

“ Honestly, I hope it’s not. I hope it’s just a regular headache from the stress,” Josie said. She was now worried that since magic was back, so was the merge. So was everything else that was going wrong in the magic world. Her sleeping walking and losing time, had stopped whenever she didn’t have magic. So Josie could only assume that the sleep walking and everything was because of magic. She hoped that, that wasn’t going to start back up again. It was stressful to think about. 

Josie shrugged her shoulders “ Well…for a long time we all knew Hope as Hope Marshall instead of MIkaelson. Didn’t know who she really was until later on. But of course when everyone did find out who she was, everyone was soo interested in knowing about her family history. But if there were any parties during the time that I’ve known Hope, my dad would never allow it. He hated Klaus Mikaelson,” she chuckled abit. She sat down for abit as Theresa looked for the medicine. “ I think this is a job for the extra strength one,” she nodded.

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Theresa nodded, not needing to read Josie to hear the worry in her voice.  Whatever might be happening with her, only time would tell if the headaches had a magical cause or if the timing was just a coincidence.  “I hope so too; but if it turns out to be more, then please know that I’m happy to try and help or find you someone who can.”

She was actually fascinated to hear more about her family, especially from someone unrelated.  “That must have been uncomfortable for him - and for her, for that matter, having a headmaster at her school who thought of her father as an enemy.”  Theresa nodded, pouring two pills from the bottle and pouring Josie a glass of water to go with them before handing the lot over.  “How is school, by the way?  I’m almost jealous, because there was nothing like the Salvatore school when I was growing up.”

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symphonysiphony​:

“ Yeah, I’m hoping that will do the trick. Right after we got our magic back immediately I got a headache. I just- I need something,” she shook her head. She then followed her up the stairs “ It’s hard to believe that I’m finally at a Mikaelson party. Hope talked about how her family use to throw so many good parties. Now that everyone is back, I get to participate in these famous parties. We get to participate,” she smiled.

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“I wonder if it’s related,” Theresa mused.  “If anyone else got headaches from it.”  It was something to look into, at least, because she wanted to make sure that Josie would be okay and that getting her magic back hadn’t harmed her somehow.  “I’d heard some of the same stories from dad,” she smiled.  “About big, lavish family gatherings that were the envy of whole cities.  I’m glad you can experience one, given how long you’ve known my cousin.”  Theresa led her into one of the washrooms on the second floor, opening the medicine cabinet.  “Looks like either some extra strength tylenol or ibuprofen.  Any preference?”

[daughterofforever]

symphonysiphony​:

Josie nodded feeling abit better that she didn’t get anything on her dress. “ Yeah sure. I would love a miracle right now,” she said with a slight smile.

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“I’m not sure I can provide any of those,” Theresa smiled.  “But I can at least get you some painkillers.”  Leading Josie towards the stairs, she moved slowly enough that the other girl could keep pace beside her.  “It’s hard to believe this is my first Christmas with the family.  It was always just me and dad.”

[daughterofforever]

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“I mean I could have just called Hope in here, if that was all the proof you wanted,” Alex pointed out. “Hope and I standing together.” She nodded. “Yeah, probably doesn’t exactly make that much sense.” 

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“That wasn’t what I was looking for,” she shook her head.  “I needed to see memories.  Ones that were older than today - and I did.”  Theresa winced, reaching up to rub her forehead.  “Remind me not to try that again.  But I saw enough.”  Reaching out, she offered a hand.  “Alex Mikaelson, I’m Theresa Mikaelson.  It’s a pleasure.  Welcome to the world.”

[daughterofforever]

littlepsychc​:

“It’s fine, really,” she said, having grown used to feeling alone over the years. It didn’t make it feel any better but still, she was used to it. “Yeah, I’d… I’d love it,” she beamed, “I’d love to know everything I can”

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“Perfect,” Theresa smiled.  “Here,” she offered, focusing on her address and the image of the front of her house.  “Can you see it?  This is where I live.”  If it didn’t work she’d write it down, but she wanted to see how Celeste handled it.

[daughterofforever]

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“No, I know,” she didn’t mean the other was evil. She just knew they could be. But a cousin was a cousin, right? If she wanted them to trust her, even though they didn’t know her, she had to do the same. Alex closed her eyes when the other stepped over to her and waited, but when the other gasped, she couldn’t help but open her eyes. “You probably don’t want to go too deep.”

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What Theresa could see in her head shouldn’t have been there.  Or shouldn’t have been possible, or something.  Fire, death, destruction, other worlds than these.  By the time she could let go and pull away she felt overwhelmed.  “You and Hope.  I saw you both.  The rest...I can’t even make sense of the rest.  That was like trying to speed read the dictionary, after a while it was just a blur.  But you’re not lying.  That’s for sure.”

[daughterofforever]

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“I mean, how would you know that? Even if you could read my mind,” she asked. Though she knew she was. “What happens if someone was compelled to think something? Would you be able to tell that? Just for curiosity really. I knew a psychic… they could be pretty nasty.” She nodded. “Okay.” She didn’t know fi that was the answer to Elijah having a child, or her being back from the dead, or the mind reading, but she figured it didn’t matter. 

“I don’t mean that I’m a lie detector, but I’ll at least be able to see what you think you remember.  Compulsion is...tricky, but there’s usually at least a few signs.  And we can be, but that’s just as true of witches, vampires and wolves.”  When the girl agreed, Theresa pressed her hands gently to her shoulders, shutting her eyes and focusing.  A gasp escaped her lips as she began to explore.

[daughterofforever]

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“I don’t know what that means,” Alex muttered, and in that moment she really wished that Hope was next to her. To tell her if it was okay. “Uncle Elijah has a child?” This world was different. So different. 

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“Of course you don’t, how foolish of me.  I’m a psychic.  It wouldn’t take much for me to know you’re telling the truth.”  She nodded.  “Adopted child, and recently raised from the dead to boot, but yes.”

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“Girl… Hope, I’m waiting for her to come back,” Alex said, looking the girl over. “A cousin?” Alex had never really had one of those. 

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Theresa stopped, head tilted curiously.  “Cousin, yes - Elijah’s daughter.  Which Hope would know.”  She gave the girl an intense look.  “I hate to ask this, but do you mind opening your thoughts to me?  If you’re not Hope, I’d like some proof.”

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Alex was completely unfamiliar with this person as they stepped into the room, and a weak laugh came from her lips. “Something like that,” she admitted. After all she was waiting for Hope. 

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Theresa wasn’t reading the girl, not actively, but there was something gnawing at her.  All the same, she chalked it up to nerves.  “Well don’t keep your favorite cousin in suspense - who’s the lucky guy?  Or girl?”