Unfinished Symphony - Caroline Forbes & Klaus Mikaelson

CHAPTER XXX: "All things are difficult before they are easy"

Rose had her doubts about the plan, that Tania thought of. Sure, it was for the good cause of all people, who had been under Zied's manipulation for a while now, but.. Was she truly ready to go against someone so powerful, just like she did all those years ago.. ? Because, the last time she did something like that, she regretted it deeply. To a point, that she'd never want to experience something similar again.. However, this situation wasn't exactly the same, as the other. In this case, it wasn't only about her, and closed to her people.. It was also about all those troubled souls, that did nothing to deserve this fate, which in reality, was far worse, than death. Especially to those, who couldn't adapt easily.. To those, who valued freedom above all. Rose wanted to be free for a while now, ever since she firstly accepted Zied's reign over everything, which was supposed to become her "familiar".. She learnt to regret that decision within the first minutes of it, becoming her new reality. But, what was she supposed to do.. ? Continue on running, when she was already so tired of doing so ? Stay in hiding, like a coward, she once used to let people think about her like.. ? No, she already had enough of all those fake assumptions, too. So, the best way was to just silently accept the new reality, and find a way to cope with the new situation, rather than complain.. But, now.. There was a chance. A chance for her to finally breathe with her own air, air, that she didn't breathe, because someone allowed her to, air, that her lungs were catching on their own.. So, what if there was danger ? So, what if she was going to make Zied furious.. ? When there was a price so tempting, there was no place to have doubts:

- You're one crazy gal, you know that, right.. ? – Rose looked at Tania with disbelief in her eyes.

- Someone might've mentioned it to me a couple of times.. But, their message never managed to be loud quite enough for me to truly reconsider – Tania answered, with a smile on her face.

- Of that, I already know, as well. There is no force, that could talk you out of it, is there.. ? – Rose's face expression turned to something between both sadness, and happiness.

- Not, that I know of.. – Tania responded, with her smile turning into a simple smirk.

- Well, then.. I guess there is no other choice for me, but to.. Simply accept your decision. And, also your proposition.. – Rose replied, with a cheerful tone of voice.

- Rose, you.. You mean that ? You'll truly follow me to, what seems to be, a death trap.. ? Don't you need some time to rethink all the positives, and negatives of this situation ? I.. I know, that I'd need some.. You don't have to follow me just because of our friendship. You're allowed to say 'no', I won't hold grudges against you for that.. – Tania said, realizing, that her proposition could be a lot for people, close to her.

- Tania. I've already made up my mind.. – Rose answered, simply.

- But, are you sure, that.. – Tania didn't manage to finish up her thought.

- Yes, I'm sure, Tania.. Truth to be told, I've wanted to organize something like that for a while now, but.. I never had the courage to step out from the crowd, and say, how I feel. But, you.. ? You're better, than me. Stronger.. And, that's how I know, that you will succeed. And, well.. If I can't get that idea out your head, then.. You have no other choice, than to count me in your rebellion – Rose chuckled a little, at the end of her sentence.

- Very well, then. Now you're stuck with me, and my bad decisions, until the final fight.. And, my humor, above all.. Hope you won't decide to quit after a day, or two – Tania laughed a little, happy to have her dear friend around.

- You're a very optimistic person, I see.. – Rose looked at Tania, narrowing her eyebrows.

- How so.. ? For my motivating speeches ? My solemn tone of voice.. ? – Tania smiled at the thought of her doing a good job, as a future leader.