Title: Starlings
Fandom: The Originals
Characters: Esther Mikaelson, Kol Mikaelson, Rebekah Mikaelson
Pairing: None
Rating: G
Word count: 100
A/N: Contains spoilers up through "The Map of Moments." Written for the prompt 'Crows' for
challenge 17 at
writerverse Also on
AO3. Full table
here.
Summary: Esther explains the importance of starlings to her children.
“Never mistake starlings for common crows or ravens” Esther often told her children. “Starlings are special to our family.”
“Why?” Kol once asked. “They’re just another black bird.”
“Maybe to the average person, but not to us” said Esther. “If you see a starling, it means I’m with you. So if you’re ever feeling alone, just look around you. I may be beside you after all.”
As a child those words were a source of comfort for Rebekah.
She never thought she’d live to see the day when the sight of a flock of starlings sent her fleeing in terror.