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Damon
Damon was walking through the dark woods od Mystic Falls. It was chilly, windy evening . He was aware of the full moon and looking for trouble. Leaves were rustling, but it didn't stop him from hearing someone's breathing. He was distracted by his dark thoughts about Elena and Stefan.
„I can't do this anymore. I just can't get past this!" – Elena shouted while tears were sliding down her face. „I thought you were better than this. You obviously can't be trusted anymore! Do you really hate me that much? After everything we've been through?"
„Elena..." – Damon desperately cried her name.
„No! I don't wanna hear it anymore! I can't even look at you right now. This has to stop!"
„But Bonnie insisted. She knew I was hungry and I couldn't control myself..."
„Stop!" – Stefan joined them in the living room of Elena's house. „We're leaving, Damon. I don't know if it was your intention, but you succeeded to drive me away. To drive US away. You just couldn't handle yourself, not even for Elena."
It was too painful watching her crying. He tried to approach her, but she furiously abduced and screamed:
„Don't ever try to touch me again!"
Elena rushed out through the door and left two brothers scowling at each other.
„It's in our nature, Stefan. We can't change who we are."
„Don't use vampires as an excuse. You're worse than any animal. Goodbye, Damon."
Damon was lost. He couldn't imagine his life without Elena's puppy brown eyes. She left him for good. He will never kiss again. His princess of darkness abandoned him. This time, there is no light at the end of the tunnel, only eternal night. First Katherine, then Elena. There is only so much hurt a man can take. There are enough werewolves in Mystic Falls which can be used for his anger to come out. They can also end his suffering. Twigs crunched and he abruptly turned around, ready to attack. Something was preventing him from moving. A girl, with a dark, brown curly hair and green eyes was standing in front of him. Mischievous smile was touching her lips and her palm was up in the air, against him. Somehow, she was holding him back. It's like she froze the air around him.
„Hello, Damon." – she was amused.
„Who are you?" – Damon hissed.
„I would say your worst nightmare, but won't flatter myself. My name is Hanna. You're so easy to overcome."
She reminded him of Katherine. He wanted to kill her right away. Scrambling and kicking, the thought of smashing her neck and ripping her heart out was overwhelming.
„You don't know what you are in for." – he hissed again.
„I guess I'll find out soon. I'm coming from Rosenberg. You heard of that place, didn't you?"
It was a known name. Bonnie once mentioned american schools for witches and warlocks. One of them is Rosenberg. He tried so hard not to feel guilty for Bonnie's death. Instead, he was getting angrier and angrier.
„Free me and MAYBE I'll let you live." – he said quietly.
„If you kill me, I'll be useless. This way.." – again that iritating smile. „I can help you. Eventually, you'll be able to help me."
„You can be useful only as a meal."
„You're wrong. I can find a reason to live."
„I have a great life, thank you for your concern." - he said it with a sarcastic smile.
„Just like Elena i Stefan." – she had a knowing smile.
Damon scrambled again and clenched his teeth tightly. He noticed that Hanna's hand was shaking a bit. Barely visible, she shook her head.
„You're not as strong as you think you are."
„Bonnie did something inadmissible." – she cumbrously absorbed. „She conveyed her powers on you. Witches cannot be vampires just as much as vampires can't be witches. But she managed to do that. You feel differently." – she insecurely smiled. „Your strength and her talent transformed into something that nothing supernatural should possess. I'm sent to kill you. By a Robert Monro. I'm strong enough to do that all by myself. But I won't."
„Why?" – he was confused.
„Because I need your help and you need me too." – she dogmatized.
Cold sweat was merging down his back. It seems she knows to much about him when he's never seen her before.
„Alright. Free me."
„Do you really think that I'll believe you just like that? In the last seven days you killed at least twenty inhabitants of Mystic Falls. Rationality is not your thing." – she narrowed her eyes. „I know you want to make up for what you did to Bonnie."
„How do you know..."
„It doesn't matter!" – she snapped. „Caroline is in trouble. She caught herself in an affair with Monro, but she didn't know that he is a warlock. He tolerated her... habits until she murdered a student. Dark woods are always dangerous. Anyway, you'll save her, I'll make sure Elena finds out about your good deed and maybe she'll soften up."
„How can I save Caroline?" – he was in disbelief.
„With my help, of course. Together, we're stronger than Monro."
„What's your gain?"
„I get his attention. And then, my brother Ryan will broke into his office."
„Why?"
„There is a proof that Monro poisons his students." – she answered patiently.
„Why?"
„Because some students have a huge progress and they could become more powerful than him. For some reason he become weaker." – now she is annoyed.
„You are one of them."
„You're good at interlacing." – she raised her eyebrow. „Yes, I'm one of them." – she sighed. „When I come back I'll say I killed you, just like it was planned. Ryan is keeping Caroline alive. He's able to do that because he has some sort of... influence on professor. Someone tried to assassinate him and Ryan saved him. Since then, he's the only one who's not being poisoned. Now, Ryan is his favorite." – she kinked her lips.
Damon frowned at her. There is something she's not telling him. Of course, he wasn't expecting that she'll reveal everything, but she definitely slipped some important detail.
„Is there any other way? This just seems too risky."
„Some of Monro's guardians are always keeping an eye on his office. If he is in danger, all five of them will stick close. They are strong almost as much as Monro himself."
„What do you get with exposing his secret?"
„My strength."
„Not good enough."
„I don't have to explain myself to you." – she growled.
„I'm not gonna participate in some insensate attack of a fifteen year old child." – he bawled.
„I'm eighteen years old." – she was full of indignation.
„Well, I'm 173, how about that?"
Uncomfortable silence came among them. Hanna was nervous, her eyes were tense. He had sinister smile on his lips. Suddenly, airy bonds were gone. Instinctively, his eyes got red and his teeth were ready to bite. With supernatural speed he ran towards her and wedged into invisible wall. He was discarded painfully on the ground.
„You've got leaves in your hair." – she chuckled.
He got up full of rage and cleaned himself from dust and leaves.
„I won't help you. Walk away." – his voice was cold.
„First thing I would feel after turning my back on you would be your teeth in my neck. If you're so sure you don't need me, why don't YOU just turn around and leave? Nothing will stop you."
„Maybe I just want to find a way to crumple your scull."
„No." – she shook her head. „You want me to help you." – triumphantly, she smiled. „ Your life is so miserable that you would anything to get back what you once had."
„You think you know me just because you find some stupid way to supervise me? You know NOTHING!" – his voice wrathfully trembled.
„I know enough." – she calmly claimed.
Fury accumulated in him. He shouldn't trust her. All his instincts were against her. Something just doesn't fit with her.
„I'll let you feed, Damon. As you like it." – she whispered.
„Why?"
„Because I need you and I'll do anything to get you." – she impatiently explained. „You're more powerful than you can even imagine. That power can save the world of magic AND Caroline. And you, eventually. I'm sure Elena would appreciate your heroic act."
She actually begged him for help. Firstly she was dominant, now she's desperate. He was surprised. Maybe she's trying to manipulate with him.
„I want your blood." – he said softly.
„What?" – she glared at him insecurely.
„ . . Let me taste you and we have a deal. That, or you can find another vampire like me. Probably, there are thousands." – he smirked.
„So, you confess you feel differently." – she transfixed.
She was immobile as a statue. He made a step towards her. There wasn't any barrier. Satisfied, he turned his lips into a smile. He was right against her. She was goggle-eyed,her breathing was rapid, He touched her gently on the neck, her body startled,her skin cowered. She wanted to pull away, but he grabbed her hard for shoulders and stroke fangs into pulsating vein on her neck. She moaned, but he didn't care. While we was feeding, she hasn't shown any sign of reluctance, she was only holding for his upper arms. After few seconds, he let her go. He licked blood from angles of his lips. Hanna reeled, he caught her before she fell. He made a cut on his wrist and imputed it to her. She exhaustingly tried to push him away.
„Drink. Otherwise, you'll die. I got carried away." – he pointed.
She obediently sucked the blood from his wrist. Carefully, he lowered her on the ground. Her cheeks were pink again. Heedfully, she palmed her neck and gazed at him with a contempt.
„You're worse than animal." – she said it with abhorrence.
„I heard that before."
„We're leaving tomorrow at 12 o'clock." – he helped her to get up.
„I guess you know where I live. I'll drive. You'll show me the way."
She nodded. Low growling was among them. Damon turned around and he saw five werewolves coming close. One of them must be Tyler.