Legacies: Traveler Descendant Helper

Summary: Set in the S1 finale. Kat comes back to life when she escapes the prison world. When she finds out what Hope is about to do, can she help her instead, find a loophole so Hope doesn't have to sacrifice herself? What if Kai had done something to Kat? Will Hope be able to find a cure? What will happen?

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        It was a dismal night, as a human Kat woke up somewhere unfamiliar to her. She'd just escaped from a prison world and Kai. She didn't know where she was or why, but she understood when she overheard someone. She knew who she was, since she'd been watching her every now and then. She'd been doing it for the memory of Klaus and Elijah. She knew all that had happened to them. And despite the past with Klaus, she felt like it was her job to protect her. And she couldn't let Hope do this. 

        Kat came from the hallway and onto where she and Landon were, though he was temporarily dead. Her wounds she had from the prison world she'd hidden by magic. 

        "Hello, Hope. You don't know me personally, but I know you. Despite being in a prison world, I every now and then have watched you. And I know your dad would be proud of you. However, he wouldn't want you to do this, so I suggest to find a loophole. There's always a loophole. Hell, I'll even help. I'm descended from Travelers, but I found out how to make my Traveler magic active."

        Hope watched her enter and listened to her. Then she asked, "You knew my dad? Who are you?"

        "Katherine Pierce, but your dad and Uncle Elijah liked to call me Katerina. I'm sure Alaric's books call me the bad guy, just as your dad once was known as. I never would have been the version of myself I was as a vampire and temporary demon though if I knew how to not be the bad version of myself. Your dad made me a monster when he hunted me and killed my entire human family. If it weren't for him, that light I once had never would have been destroyed. I would never put my former enemy's daughter in danger, though. I once had a daughter myself. And you're not alone in the pain you constantly feel. Your Uncle Elijah and I were in love for 548 years when I was a vampire. I know your pain. I would have saved both of them if I'd known how to get out of that prison world at the time," she introduced and explained. "Now, I will explain everything when the world isn't in danger, but right now, you and I need to stop this."

        When Katherine answered her, she knew she was telling the truth. Despite the stories, Hope was ready to trust her. 

        "I don't know how," she admitted to the former vampiress. 

        "First, you need to breathe. Then you can figure it out. It's just like when your Aunt Freya would help you get back into control with your magic. Slowing down and breathing will make you think of a loophole. I've lost everyone I care about. I won't disgrace your family by letting you jump into a hell hole pretty much," she replied, hands on her arms.

        Hope did as she instructed her, which made it easier for her. 

        After a few moments, Hope weakened him by using magic to hit him with what looked like streams of lightning bolts or shocking bolts. And with Katherine's help, it stopped him, putting him back in his hell hole thing. Then she used a spell to make sure he would never be freed.

        Hope looked at her. 

        "Thanks."

        "Well, I'd do anything to get rid of the bad guys. Even if I die in the process. Speaking of, I had to deal with Kai in the prison world. He's one of the bad guys. You should probably heal me and know Alaric hates me for past transgressions," she replied. Then, because her injuries made her too weak to conceal her magic, her wounds showed themselves, as she stood half a distance away. Then everything went black for Katherine. 

        Hope rushed to her side. 

        "Katherine."

        Hope began to heal her wounds, just as Freya had taught her. After doing that, she wasn't waking up, so she figured it would be a while. 

        When Hope got back to the school a few hours later, Ric met her outside after she'd gotten out of the SUV and Landon had headed inside. 

        "It's taken care of. With some help. I heard from her you don't like her much, so you probably won't be happy, but Katherine came from a prison world and helped me figure out how to stop it. She had to deal with whoever Kai is when she was there, but found her way out tonight. I healed her, but she needs help," Hope told him, before she finally let him say something. 

        "Are you insane!? Katherine ruined everyone's lives."

        "I know you hate her, but we all have done bad things. Our mission has always been to help people. She needs help," she replied. 

        "Alright. Fine," he reluctantly agreed, knowing she was going to fight him if he didn't allow this. "Where is she? I'll get her to a room."

        "Backseat."

        Ric opened the door to the backseat, only to see that she lay down in the backseat, looking like she was asleep, but he knew she probably wasn't. He knew anything was possible. 

        After getting her out of the SUV and laying her down on the bed, he left the room, letting Hope try and figure out the problem. He didn't much care for her, but despite past horrible deeds, he was sure if Damon was around, he'd save her life if she was dying. He didn't know what was wrong with her, though. He was just glad that his girls were safe. And Hope.

        After a while of figuring out what was wrong and sitting on her bedside, Hope knew Kai had poisoned Katherine. She wasn't sure what the cure was, though. She also didn't know how much time she had. Katherine was already sweating. Almost like a vampire bitten by a werewolf. 

        "Hang on, Katherine. I'll find a cure no matter what," Hope said, though she didn't know if she could hear her right now.

        A while later, Hope finally found a cure and was able to cure her. Then, a few minutes later, Katherine woke up to see where she was and sat up in bed. 

        "Thanks," she said to Hope. 

        "You're welcome," Hope replied, now standing by her bedside, rather than sitting on her bedside. 

        Later, despite Ric's hatred for past things she'd done, Katherine was able to live at the school and she helped Hope with the pain of losing most of her family. By doing that, it helped Katherine with the pain of losing Elijah. Despite wanting to bring them back to life, Katherine respected Elijah and Klaus' actions in killing themselves, so she didn't bring them back like she wanted to do. Katherine not only helped Hope with her pain, but she also helped her with control and the school with the upcoming dangers that threatened them all.