Elena's Pregnancy
TVD Chapter 1
Elena couldn't think she couldn't look back. The crushed look on Stefan's face when she left was more than she could deal with, but she couldn't endanger her family. Even Damon had seemed sorry about what happened. Sometimes though you just had to take yourself out of the equation. Katherine was using Stefan's feelings for her to hurt him. She was threatening everyone Elena loved in order to control him. Now Elena was walking away she loved Mystic Falls and it would always be home but she couldn't be a pawn anymore in this high stakes chess match.
She rushed up to her room noticing Jeremy was engrossed in his computer looking up leads on the Moonstone. She threw her clothes into her bag and grabbed the cash she kept for emergencies. Peeking in on Jeremy again, she left Alaric a note on the kitchen table with Jenna in the hospital it'd be a few hours before she was missed. Going to the bus station she bought a ticket to Atlanta and sat down to wait this was it no looking back. If no one knew where she went then Katherine couldn't find her, if she couldn't find her then she couldn't use her.
Two months later…
Bonnie, please try again. There has to be something, I know you can see her but focus on whats around her. Maybe there'll be more this time than just the back of a hotel room. See if there's anything that might be a clue as to where she is. Bonnie closed her eyes focusing again on Elena while holding her hairbrush. She could see her standing outside a clinic. Elena was holding onto the rail leaning over as though she were sick. Bonnie could see her crying, looking behind Elena she could just make out the word Alpha on the clinic. There was a bench in the background also with a peach on it, then the vision faded and there was nothing. Bonnie blinked back into reality looking at a very worried Stefan, Damon was as usual seated near the fireplace clutching his glass of blood waiting. He seemed to always be waiting now. On edge. With Elena leaving, Katherine had also been ominously quiet which wasn't good. It just meant she was preparing another attack.
Bonnie took a deep breath and dived into the silence.
Look I saw Elena outside a building it looked like a medical clinic. She was sick, I saw the letters Alpha and a peach on a bench advertisement I think it may be Alpharetta, Georgia. Damon moved so fast he blurred.
Let's go. Now? Bonnie said.
Now Damon and Stefan both said in unison. Stefan flicked Damon the keys all he could think about was Elena. Was she okay, why was she ill, would she even want to see him. The questions fiiled his mind as the miles faded.
They reached Alpharetta, only a few miles into the city when Bonnie spotted the clinic. Damon pulled into the parking lot and stared at the dull cream building.
Okay I'm going in and taking Elena's picture. Stefan said. Why don't you and Bonnie take the other photos ask the shop keepers and see if anyone recognizes her. They split up with Stefan taking the clinic, and Bonnie and Damon taking the street. Stefan was walking into the clinic when his superior hearing picked up on a voice he hadn't thought he would hear again.
Doctor I don't understand I can't be pregnant; Elena explained it's been two months since I was with anyone and we used protection. The doctor shook his head and smiled slightly, nothings foolproof he laughed. The only non foolproof birth control is abstinence. Elena just nodded her head and collected her things to go. She couldn't tell him her baby's father was a vampire that he couldn't procreate. I'll give you some pre-natal vitamins, you'll need to take them daily. When we checked your bloodwork Ms. Gilbert you were slightly amemic we'll need to watch that. Otherwise everything seems normal the registrar will check you out and we'll see you in a month. If you have any problems come back before then okay.
Thank you doctor. Elena left the clinic; in the sunlight her tears blinded could run from Katherine alone, but not with a baby that may or may not be completely human. She wasn't paying attention and ran into a man standing on the steps, he grabbed her arms to steady her. Sorry, she mumbled not looking up.
Your welcome, Elena. Stefan? Elena thought she had imagined him but no he was here. And looking broodier than usual, so is there anything you'd like to tell me. He'd heard she knew by the question and the glint of pain in his face. I'm pregnant. Who's the father? He looked like he was making a supreme effort not to tear something apart.
What? Who is the baby's father?
You are. She said slightly shocked. Stefan just stared at her. But vampires can't procreate. So I heard but you did apparently. Because I haven't even been near anyone else .I've been moving from one hotel to the next since I left. I wasn't feeling well that's why I stayed here for a few days.
I know Stefan said. When Bonnie saw you, you were sick.
Is she here? Is Bonnie here? Yeah and so's Damon. Let's go we need to find them and get home. We'll come up with a plan and do some research, see if this has ever happened before.
I'm not going back! Elena told him.
Yes you are. Stefan wasn't budging, this was normally how Damon acted.
I'm not getting anywhere near Katherine, especially not now.
She isn't there Elena she vanished not long after you did. We thought she might have killed you or kidnapped you.
Oh God! I felt like someone was watching me it may be Katherine. Let's go now.
Stefan flipped out his cell and texted Damon and Bonnie they made it to the car in record time. We have to leave now Stefan said I'll explain everything in the car. Bonnie hugged Elena and then released her quickly, stepping back with her mouth open. OMG! What? Damon was right on the scene. Whats wrong?
She's pregnant Damon. What ! Elena's pregnant. By who? Stefan apparently.
Not possible! We both know vampires can't procreate. Well apparently he can because she is and there hasn't been anyone else.
Damon's palm hit the car hood and put a deep dent into the center, the pain in his eyes sharply visible for a moment. Bonnie stared at him ready to take him down if he tried anything. Damon turned away and seemed to pull it together. We have to get her out of here now. Katherine will kill her if she finds out. We leave now and we'll need a plan.
Bonnie can you get away for a few days? Stefan asked. I think so, this is fall break we're over eighteen I'll say I'm going to stay with Caroline. Good we're going home. Get the Grimoir we're going to need every protection spell you can find. Damon call Jeremy tell him to let Alaric know that Elena is okay and we'll be away for a few days to research on Isobel. Call Alaric and tell him the truth.
Bonnie, text Caroline let her know whats happened and that we'll be there ASAP this will take all of us working together.
Damon walked away cell phone out making calls while discreetly listening to the conversation in the parking lot.
Elena touched his sleeve,How do you feel about this Stefan? Do you want this baby?
Stefan considered for a moment. It's not that I don't want the baby. I don't want to do anything else that's going to hurt you. This has never happened, as far as we know. We don't know if this is a normal pregnancy or if this is going to be dangerous. We need answers. I'm hoping we can get them but I need to do research and this is going to take time. Unfortunately that's a precious commodity. Since we don't know what this could do to you.
If we find out that its normal and the risks are normal do you want us? If not I understand.
I want you, both of you, safe. I don't want to put you in danger. But dammit Elena it keeps happening! I just keep putting you in danger over and over. This is an opportunity I never thought I'd have it's a miracle. But I'm selfish to want it because I could kill you in the process.
She touched his face, it won't be that way. It'll be okay.
The arrangements are made Damon said walking back to them. He could hear the baby's heart beat, he felt like crushing something. He loved his brother but Elena carrying Stefan's child was like a fist in his gut. Climbing into the car they all began the drive back to Mystic Falls. Elena curled up and layed her head on Stefans shoulder feeling safe for the first time in weeks.
She woke up in Stefan's bed at the boardinghouse. He was sitting at the desk, reading the book labeled Petrova. The one from the shelf in Isobel's office at Duke. He was looking for anything that could give him a clue as to how Elena was pregnant. Elena stretched and then sat up. Groaning a bit as the first wave of nausea hit her. Stefan was at her side before she could blink I'm going to be sick!
Stefan picked her up and carried her to the bathroom. Elena was sick over and over. Stefan grabbed a cool washcloth and wiped her face. When she turned around Damon was in the doorway behind Stefan.
She okay? Yes I'm okay Elena answered him I'm pregnant not deaf and mute. Cranky though definitely cranky. Damon smirked as he backed out of the room.
How do you feel? Stefan asked. Better, Elena smiled up at him. This usually doesn't last long.
Good I'm calling the clinic here at the local hospital to setup an appointment for you.I want to get an ultrasound to see what the baby looks like and how far along you are. I'm going to register you as Elena Salvatore, if the doctor asks tell him that we just got married. If there's anything that raises flags I'll compel the doctor.
Bonnie's going with us too. I want her to see the ultrasound maybe theres something about this in Emily's grimoir.
Okay for now I'll go along with this but I'm not doing anything that harms this baby. I mean it Stefan, promise me you won't ask me to.
Elena, I can't promise that. If this endangers your life I'm going to protect you. But I'll keep an open mind until we see the test results.
Alright but I'm not giving up. I'm going to shower and get dressed. Stefan called the clinic and had Elena's appointment set up within an hour. Elena leaned into the spray feeling the soothing slide of the water against her body, sighing reluctantly she turned of the water.
She was just reaching for a towel when the next wave of nausea hit. Grabbing the towel she clapped her hand over her mouth and headed for the toilet. Holding her hair back she began to retch. She felt Stefans cool hands pull back her hair. Leaning into him she finished getting sick heaving until there was nothing left. Taking the wet cloth that Stefan handed her she wiped her face. Letting him help her up she leaned against the counter. I'm fine just give me a couple minutes okay, Stefan walked back to the bedroom but he was still listening to the sounds in the bathroom.
Elena grabbed her toothbrush and brushed her teeth the mint of the toothpaste making her feel a little better. She finished getting dressed and walked back into the bedroom. Stefan was waiting for her.
Are you alright the concern in his eyes warmed her.
Yeah, I think the worst is over. Good I got the appointment set we need to get going, everyone is downstairs.
You weren't kidding about the everyone part were you Elena said as the came down the stairs.
Caroline, Damon, and Bonnie looked up at them.
They all seemed to be waiting like they expected her to break or something.
Caroline and I are doing recon around here to see if we can find out anything on vampire pregnancy, Damon said.
We'll call you as soon as we know something. Don't forget our little security system for outside the house, it won't stop her but it will slow her down.
Stefan ushered Elena and Bonnie our the door.