-1A/N: This is my new Klaus/Elena fic. It starts in episode 8, series 2 (Rose) when Elijah first appears.
I was pacing up and down, tissue clutched in my hand. I heard footsteps approaching and I turned. Rose was there, with a man. I assumed this was Elijah. He stared at me for a minute in disbelief, before darting over to me. I took a step back as he moved closer. He leant forward, as if to kiss me but he diverted at the last second and sniffed my neck instead.
"Human…" he muttered to himself "that's impossible" he seemed deep in thought before remembering I was there "Hello there" he smiled at me. My breathing hitched, caught in my throat.
"We have a long journey ahead of us, we should be going" he said. I caught the eye of Rose, pleading with her.
"Please don't let him take me" I begged. She looked away, unable to meet my eye in shame for what she was doing. Well, I thought bitterly, I hoped her freedom was worth it.
"One last piece of business, then we're done" he said, turning away from me. He faced Trevor who was cowering with fear.
"I've waited so long for this day Elijah. I'm truly very sorry" Elijah circled the fearful vampire.
"Oh no your apologies not necessary"
"Yes. Yes it is. You trusted me with Katerina and I failed you" I noticed Rose shifting uncomfortably. There was a strange half formed hope in her eyes.
"Well yes you are the guilty one. Rose aided you because she was loyal to you. That I honour. Where was your loyalty?" he said, coming to stand in front of Trevor.
"I beg your forgiveness"
"So granted" he said, smiling. I saw a look of hope appear on Trevor's face. Then Elijah jerked his hand up sharply, knocking Trevor's head off. Rose let out a cry and she started down the stairs, tears of anger and sorrow in her eyes/
"You…."
"Don't Rose. Now that you are free…" he stepped towards me "come"
"But what about the moonstone?" I said, desperately trying to buy time.
"What do you know about the moonstone?" he stopped.
"I know that you need it and I know where it is"
"Yes?"
"I can help you get it"
"Tell me where it is"
"It doesn't work that way" I said, shaking my head.
"Are you negotiating with me?" he asked, looking towards Rose.
"It's the first I've heard of it" she snarled. His eyes met mine as he tried to compel me.
"What is this vervain doing round your neck?" he snatched away my necklace and tossed it to the ground. His hand wound into my hair, forcing me to look at him.
"Tell me where the moonstone is"
"In the tomb underneath the church ruins"
"What is it doing there?"
"it's with Katherine"
"Interesting" there was the sound of breaking glass "What was that?"
"I don't know"
"Who else is in this house?"
"I don't know!" he grabbed me and started dragging me to the door. "Move!" we reached the corridor and paused as something darted past. Elijah tossed me to Rose and looked around as a second shape past us.
"Rose…"
"I don't know who it is!"
"Up here!" called a familiar voice. Elijah darted halfway up the stairs, then paused.
"Down here!" said a second voice. Elijah turned. A wooden stake flew across the room, ending up in Elijah's hand. I felt hands on me, pulling me away. I looked up to see Stefan, shushing my desperately. Oh thank god.
"excuse me. To whom it may concern. You're making a grave mistake if you think that you can beat me. You can't. you hear that? I repeat, you can't beat me. So I want the girl on the count of three or heads will role. Do we understand each other?" called Elijah's voice. There was the sound of splintering wood. Stefan pressed a glass vial into my hand. I nodded and stepped away from him, standing at the top of the stairs.
"I'll come with you. Just please don't hurt my friends, they just wanted to help me out" Elijah turned, disbelief plain on his face. I tried to conceal the vervain bomb.
"What game are you playing with me?" he said, flashing up the stairs. I pulled the pin out and threw the bomb at him. I ducked back, landing in the corner as he howled in pain. Briefly.
Then he rose and started up the stairs, his footsteps clinking on the glass. Stefan appeared on the steps, crossbow in hand. He shot repeatedly at Elijah, unsuccessfully. When he ran out of ammo he charged at the powerful vampire, knocking them both down the stairs. He rose to his feet and was about to kill Stefan when Damon appeared with a broken coat rack in hand, formed into a makeshift stack. He darted forward, intent on impaling Elijah. He dodged out of the way, grabbed Damon by the throat and shoved him against the wall. He picked up the stake and made to drive it into Damon's heart.
"No!" I cried out, trying to run down the stairs as quickly as possible. Elijah turned, hand still clasped on Damon's throat. Stefan jumped to his feet, putting an arm out to stop me from moving. Elijah's eyes darted over all of us. His grip on Damon's neck visibly tightened. His eyes dared me to move.
It's your choice, they said.
"I'll go with you. Please don't hurt them!" I begged.
"hands" he said. I was confused but then I realised what he meant. I raised my empty hands. He nodded. I tried to take a step forward but Stefan blocked my way.
"Stefan, he'll kill you" I whispered.
"I certainly will" Elijah agreed.
"Let me go" I pleased. Stefan shook his head. Damon let out a gasp as Elijah's grip started to break bones. Stefan looked between the two of us, torn.
"Make your decision quickly" Elijah snarled. Stefan's eyes met mine and he nodded once. I slipped out of his grip and went to Elijah's side. He smiled slightly.
"I'm here. Let him go" Elijah looked at me, his grin widening then he snapped Damon's neck. I screamed but he clamped a hand over my mouth and dragged me away. There was a car waiting outside, with a driver in the front seat. He roughly pushed me into the back and climbed in next to me. I tried desperately to escape, hitting out at him and screaming.
"He's not dead you fool" he growled at me, catching my fists in his hand "He's paralysed to ensure our departure is successful"
"Really?"
"Yes. Now be silent" he snapped, settling back in his chair. I moved as far away from him as possible and sat in perfect silence.
A/N: I couldn't kill Damon, he's too epic. So this is the start of my new Klaus/Elena fic. After I've done this one, I will experiment more (getting off the alternate TV plotline). I've got a couple of ideas inside my head, including a Alaric/Elena one if that interests anyone?
