Damon, Stefan and Ariana stepped out of the camaro and made their way towards the mansions luxurious portico. Albeit, Aria with a little guidance on Stefan's side. Despite having attended the Mikaelson property previously. The door was swung open and Damon was faced with Elijah. The good brother.

"Hello guests" He stated, his eyes trailing over the present doppelganger with the odd eyes. "Now, I implore you to leave any bad mannerism and intent which you harness, firmly on the doorstep. This shall not be a night of violence."

"No funny business... From neither you nor us." Damon informed as he walked through the archway, carefully guiding Aria from smashing into the frame.

"I make no promises" Stefan smirked and was given displeased glances from the present gentlemen. Aria said nothing, disturbed at the lack of Stefan's humanity.

Damon took her hand and led her through into the dining room, helping her into her chair before sitting herself. All four gentlemen glared at one another angrily whilst Ariana sat awkwardly, wishing to diffuse the tension.

"So, where is the lovely Elena tonight?" Ariana knew the question would cause conflict though Damon quickly stated that Elena was in the do not discuss pile for the meal.

"Ah, brother you've missed so much. Trouble in paradise" Klaus smirked out and Ariana inwardly cringed at his arrogance. He acted differently with others and she despised it. She saw no reason behind him acting this way.

"Oh I see." at this, Elijah began speaking about how he and Klaus had once loved the same girl and Arianas head tilted as she took in and processed the information. Needless to say she was shocked to find that the girl, Tatia was a doppelganger. Who looked conveniently identical to herself. Her heart couldn't help but lurch at the information and it finally settled upon her.

She knew in that moment the exact reason why Niklaus had taken such an interest in her, in a way she knew it was for her blood which could be used to make his hybrids but it was also due to the fact that she looked the same as the girl he used to love. He was a winner and always had been, Tatia had chosen Elijah and he couldn't lose like that, he needed a doppelganger to fulfill his ego. Katherine despised his and Elena possibly more so but Ariana was the loose link, the one that wasn't supposed to exist. But by miracle she did and it meant that he had his chance to be with a doppelganger after all. She willed it to not be true but the harder she thought, the easier it became for all of her questions to be answered.

Everything clicked into place.

Why he had wanted her to have her sight back? She couldn't truly be with him otherwise she wasn't truly the reincarnation of his former lover until she could see. The fire the others possessed wouldn't spark in her until she had the ability to see. He had created foundations and everything he achieved could be met through her. He could keep the Salvatores under control using their love for her, Elena would bend at his will if it meant saving her. Caroline, Bonnie, Tyler. Everyone on the supernatural had taken a liking to her and it enabled him to have whatever he wanted.. Whenever he wanted.

"Ariana" Stefan nudged her and she responded.

"Yes?" she answered emotionless, numbly.

"you're food is getting cold" he handed her a fork and directed her hand to the plate. Luckily the plate was much fuller than the one she had a few nights previously so she was able to eat, normally and quietly. Listening tentatively.