Return and Remember

Possessions and the Past

Klaus placed his hand on his brother's shoulder.

"Mikael did not put the pieces together until a few days later, Garrett had heard of Niklaus' birth, and he wanted to see his son. He ventured too close to the village that night, and came across Mikael and Niklaus. He was in wolf form, but somehow he had control over it." Esther smiled. "He always had control of everything." She replied with tears in her eyes.

It was then, the siblings knew, Mikael was not the only man their mother loved. She had loved Garrett deeply, and unconditionally.

"Mikael was going to attack Garrett, but he didn't want to do it in front of his son. So he walked back carefully, but the wolf followed. I came up on them, and grabbed Niklaus from Mikael's arms, and held him tight. Garrett followed me. He only wanted to see his son. Mikael watched ready to attack the wolf if he made a move." Esther paused and wiped her eyes.

"Niklaus reached for the wolf." Esther looked up at him. "It was as if you knew he was father."

Klaus raised his head, and narrowed his eyes.

"It was then, Mikael realized my secret. He asked me what was going on. He kept asking, as the wolf got closer. I finally told him. Garrett looked at me with such sad eyes, as Mikael, in his anger, struck him down." She wept then, as she remembered.

Rebekah went to her mother and sat next to her, and wrapped her arms around her.

"That doesn't clear up why Mikael has taken Caroline." Kol asked for his brother, who was still taking in the news.

Esther lifted her head. "He wants to punish Niklaus for my sin."

"No," Klaus stated, barely. "He wants to get back at me for killing you."

Esther's gaze softened. "You only did what you did because of your heightened emotions. I understand that now, and I truly forgive you, my son."

"He doesn't." Klaus stated with anger.

"Mikael has always been one to hold grudges." She replied, holding onto her daughter.

"This is more than a grudge, mother. Mikael hates me." Klaus stated, harshly, wanting to step forward to strangle her, but it was not his mother. It was Bonnie. He had to remember that.

Elijah saw his brother battling his emotions, and placed a hand on his shoulder to steady him. Klaus gave his favorite brother a small smile.

"I have a relevant question." Finn asked, stepping over to his mother. "How can you and father possess anyone?"

Esther sighed. "Part of my punishment is to watch you from afar, but never interfere."

"Yet, you're interfering now." Kol stated.

"I had no choice. Something was stirring the spirits, and Lily wanted me to come."

"Mikael" Klaus stated through clenched teeth.

Esther nodded.

"But he was dead, Mikael was dead. How can he be here?" Finn asked.

"I'm dead." Esther said plainly.

Finn nodded.

"How could he even possess Caroline? Doesn't he need to have a connection to her to do it?" Elijah asked.

Esther shook her head. "No, possession doesn't work that way with the dead. Mikael probably saw an opportunity and took it. Probably one when Caroline had a weak moment."

Klaus flashed to the night before. "Caroline broke down last night. She was upset over killing you and a few hybrids." He replied with sadness.

Esther nodded. "That was probably what happened. She had her guard down, and Mikael began to enter her. He could only do it a little at a time, which is why he didn't make his appearance until this morning."

"What about you? Why are you in Bonnie?" Kol stated with anger.

Esther smiled. "Bonnie was weak from being a newborn. I entered her when she faced Elena for the first time."

"You are the reason she couldn't control her instincts." Kol stated more so asked.

Esther shook her head. "I had no control over her instincts. She was not truly ready to face Elena. I only took control after Caroline collapsed."

"Yet, you did not know, Mikael possessed Caroline until now." Elijah asked.

"No, I did not."

"How do we get Caroline back?" Rebekah asked her mother.

Esther looked at her daughter. "Find Mikael first, and then take me to him."