A/N: Well I am back again :)
The good news is that I have been working on a few of my stories, once I know where I stand with them I will start posting more. This story is only a going a be a few chapters long. I got the idea while listening to a song called 'Forever and Always by Parachute'. I really advise you to check out the song.
Disclaimer: I do not own all of the characters in this story, the familiar names belong to the writers and creators of The Vampire Diaries and The Originals.
Forever and Always
After years of fighting for a human life, Elena found herself waking up in a morgue. It had taken four years of dealing with the supernatural for her life to be taken away. Though she'd only had a short human life, she now had a second chance. Reborn when the blood that run through her veins was that of an Original.
He had kept his word.
Her family and friends were safe and they still were because even in death, their deal was still intact. Her sire had taken the role of mentor and showed Elena control along with other positives of being a vampire. Vampirism suited the doe-eyed girl so much that she took to standing by his side for years to come.
She's sitting at the table, the hours get later
He was supposed to be here, she's sure he would've called
She waits a little longer, there's no one in the driveway
No one's said they've seen him
Why, is something wrong?
She looks back to the window, suddenly the phone rings
A voice says something's happened
That she should come right now
Her mind goes to December
She thinks of when he asked her
He bent down on his knee first
And he said
Elena had been waiting for Elijah to return from his meeting with the French quarter witches. Apparently they had some concerns with a few vampires that had just relocated to New Orleans and it was Elijah's duty as King to settle the matter. He was gone before midday and had yet to return.
It was very unlike him to miss anything remotely related to her, they had set aside an evening for a date, Elijah's idea and yet there she stood in a red silk dress and the man escorting her missing.
He was rarely late, actually never. He always kept his word. That's what started a relationship between them. The ability to negotiate was easy, the difficult part was keeping to the terms of the deal. They had been through that dance many times and both still had an unrivaled faith in each other. It went beyond betrayal, it was always for family. Values that they both shared and it had become such a blurred line as the foundations of their relationship had changed to something else.
After hours waiting she began to get worried, the ache in her chest only started a while ago and it was only getting stronger. The bond between them had blossomed and it would alert her of trouble, which is why she had sent Klaus and Kol to look for Elijah. She could have gone herself, but the pain in her chest was almost paralyzing.
I want you forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together
Forever and always
A little while later the pain started to disappear and Elena let out a sigh of relief. The pain was excruciating, clearly she had Elijah's brother to thank for the alleviation of pain. She was currently in the bedroom that she shared with Elijah, waiting for him to be returned to her. It wasn't long before she heard with her supernatural abilities the sound of footsteps.
Before Klaus had even called for her, Elena used vampire speed to greet them. Although what she found made her gasp in shock. Elijah was sweating profusely, his light blue shirt had been torn and all that could be seen were numerous blood stains on his once immaculate shirt. With the help of his brothers, Elijah was being held up by his arms around their shoulders.
She quickly told them to put him in their bed, she wasn't about to leave him lying on the floor or a table. An hour had passed and yet he had not woken up. Elena was starting to worry, what could possibly happening and why wasn't he waking up. She sat vigil by his bedside gripping his hand tightly hoping that maybe he could feel her presence. Elena didn't want to leave, not when he needed her.
She tried to enter his mind and get past the many barriers that he had built. It took a while to get through, but once she did she was living a fantasy. He was dreaming of her, if you could call it dreaming. He looked so peaceful and happy, she wanted that for him.
When he noticed another presence in his mind, his eyes locked with hers. She was fighting to stay strong. The tears building in her eyes refusing to fall as she finally took in the man before her. Without hesitation she ran into his arms.
She pulls up to the entrance
She walks right to the front desk
They lead her down a million halls, a maze that's never ending
They talk about what happened but she can barely hear them
She tries to keep a straight face as she walks into the room
She sits by his bedside, holds his hand too tight
They talk about the kids they're gonna have and the good life
The house on the hillside, where they would stay
After breaking through the barrier into his mind and reuniting, Elijah was able to awaken from his unexpected slumber. He woke minutes later feeling weaker than before, but the sight in front of him told him to stay strong. She was there. His Elena was there.
"I love you, Lovely Elena" He gently kissed the top of her forehead while whispering the words she had been waiting to here.
"I love you Elijah" She quickly pulled him in to a deep kiss as she lowered herself to him.
He didn't want to leave her. But the witches had concocted a devilish plan and now he was paying the price. He had until the moon hit its apex. He squeezed her hand, while gently rubbing a thumb over the shiny object that lay on her hand. A slight pain in his heart reminded him that the contract of marriage wouldn't be fulfilled. His heart was breaking, but not as much as it did when he finally told her and his family his fate.
He had been hexed or cursed. Either way it wasn't what they planned. Time was running out and their was no way to reverse the spell that had been placed. Not even the best witches they knew would be able to stop what was happening.
Stay there forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together, and always remember
Whether rich or for poor or for better
We'll still love each other, forever and always
This couldn't be it, Elena didn't want this to be the end. They still had places to go and sights to see, this couldn't be the end for him. Elena didn't want a life without him.
She felt the gentle strokes of a thumb over her hand and suddenly everything was clear. A spark of happiness had reach her face. She wiped the few tears that had fallen and lowered herself to kiss the man she loved. The man she knew was her forever. She would find a way to bring him back. It was a promise she made to herself, but for now she could grant him one final wish before they said their goodbyes.
Without turning away from Elijah's loving gaze, Elena started commanding people in the room. No one complained, they simply left the room after they had received their orders. They may have been losing a King, but they were gaining a Queen.
"Get me Davina...Now!"
"Bekah...find me a dress"
"We need rings Klaus"
The orders were getting difficult to say as the finality of it all was too much. She was going to marry the love of her life, the man she wants eternity with. They were vampires and forever for a vampire was a commitment that she wanted with the Noble Mikaelson. Though she may be tying her life to him, she would have to spend an unknown amount of time without him, until she could find away to bring him back.
Then she gets an idea and calls in the nurses
Brings up the chaplain and he says a couple verses
She borrows some rings from the couple next door
Everybody's laughing as the tears fall on the floor
She looks into his eyes, and she says
Rebekah was in her element, it didn't take her long to find Elena the perfect dress. But then anything would have been perfect for this moment. She could have been wearing a baggy T-Shirt and sweatpants and Elijah would have said that she was perfection. He always had.
It didn't take long for Elena to get dressed. Although she didn't want to be away from Elijah, she desperately needed to get this one thing done. It meant that much to the both of them. Elijah had rested enough to be able to change his suit, he now donned a black suit jacket and a white shirt with an emerald colored tie.
The compound had been rearranged quickly and it helped that special abilities were put to use for it to be completed in the short time frame they had. Candles filled the garden, the flames being the only light for the ceremony and Davina stood in front of a small fountain. It was a beautiful setting and it only needed the couple to complete it.
Vampires, Witches (Allies) and Wolves filled the courtyard, while Elijah stood with his brothers near Davina. Elena was dressed in a white lace dress that fell to her knees. It was elegant and timeless. She walked down the makeshift aisle and joined hands with her love. He was putting on a smile, even though she knew he was feeling his life source draining. He wanted this just as much as her.
Davina had spent a couple of hours memorizing the spell for soul binding. It was the equivalent to marriage and it was special to them because it was the supernatural way of announcing their love. Their souls would be linked, forever bound to each other. She had given them the instructions of what the ceremony entailed and all that was needed was to get the show started.
The little witch chants the spell as the flames from the candles grew. A small table is beside her that holds a cup, a knife and some string. Once the flames reduced Davina hands the knife to Elena. She cuts Elijah's palm and his blood pours into the awaiting cup held by the witch. Elijah copies Elena's actions and adds her blood to the cup.
Davina starts chanting again making the blood bubble. She then picks up two pieces of string, she dips them into the blood. Everyone watches in amazement as the crimson colored string hovers in the air and with a little magical encouragement they land on the ring finger of each hand. The String loops around the finger and suddenly the crimson color is replaced with a gold band.
She says her vows and seals them with a drink from the cup.
.
I want you forever, forever and always
Through the good and the bad and the ugly
We'll grow old together, and always remember
Whether happy or sad or whatever
We'll still love each other, forever and always
Forever and always, forever and always
.
Elijah can feel that his time is coming to an end. He's looking more drawn and the once healthy skin is now slowly graying.
.
She finishes the vows but the beeps are getting too slow
.
He remains standing and expresses his own vows. He finishes the ceremony with a drink from the same cup.
.
His voice is almost too low
As he says, "I love you forever, forever and always
Please just remember even if I'm not there
I'll always love you, forever and always."
It comes to a close when Davina finally says the words they have been waiting for. "Congratulations Mr and Mrs. Elijah Mikaelson, you may kiss the bride."
The kiss is slow and passionate, pushing every feeling that they feel or have ever felt into it. His undead heart is slowing and they know that it's time. Those that aren't family leave the compound and the rest move to the basement where Elijah will reside until the curse is lifted.
They each say a few words, keeping it short as to make sure everyone says their goodbyes.
"We will look after her brother, always and forever" came the voice of the hybrid himself. The elder brother nods and releases a sigh of relief knowing that even though he won't be there, Elena will remain protected.
"Always and forever Elijah, I love you brother" His sister didn't know what to say. Being daggered was always unexpected, but this time he will be placed in a desiccated state by something other than a dagger. The time that they see each other again could be a decade, century or a millennium, they don't know. So her last words were old promises.
Kol was next, he always found a respect for Elijah even if he did find him a bore. But it was his brother and he would always stand by him. "We will save you brother" No more words had to be said, it was a promise that Kol intended to keep and Elijah knew that.
Elijah lay in his new 'bed' ready for the darkness to overtake him, when he felt the soft hands of his wife. The tears that had pooled in their eyes now fell freely, this was it...their final moment.
"I love you my husband. I give you my word that I will release you of this curse. Always and forever, Elijah Mikaelson." Her hands stroked his almost still face and his hand covered hers as his eyes stared into the depths of hers. Seeing everything that went unspoken. A tear slowly fell from his face as he memorized every detail of her face, her voice, her touch. He didn't want to forget.
His last words were "I love you my wife. You are perfection". As the last breath was made the tears flowed freely. Elena kissed Elijah's lips, repeating words of love even if he couldn't hear.
She leaves the room later. She vows to keep her promise. Her soul was bound to his, she could almost feel him still and that was enough to keep her fighting, for him.