Love Is A Strong Thing To Hold On To

Damon's POV

I can't believe Elena had said that to me. That really hurt me. I don't know why I even bother with her. Yes, I love her throughout my entire existance but she had no right to say that. Maybe that's the problem. Her voice had said running through my head. And Stefan. He said I was a liability. What the fuck? Why am I getting all of this shit from the people I care about? After I snapped Kol's neck, Stefan had said to me if I was crazy well maybe I am, who cares? Clearly nobody in this God forsaking town does!

We just found out that Esther is going to kill her children because she had betrayed nature by turning them into vampires. Elijah had said to Stefan and I that Rebekah has Elena in the tomb, getting ready for an order to kill Elena if we don't help them kill Esther or one of the Bennett witches. Stefan and I had flipped a coin and it landed on my side of the coin. I have to turn Bonnie's mother into a vampire to stop the witches channelling power into Esther. I did that.

Bonnie's upset and angry at both of us because we both planned it. Now Elena's mad at us. The only reason I did it because Stefan still loves Elena and I owe it to him by giving Elena back to him. And I would be alone again forever.

I was at the boarding house drinking my favourite friend called bourbon. I was thinking a lot of things like packing and get out of this town for good, no turning back. I got up and went down to the basement to get a blood bag when I heard something smash. I raced into the parlour and saw a girl aged 17 or 18 years old. She was beautiful and I had a feeling that I've seen this girl before, "Hello Damon." she said breaking my trance. She turned and smiled at me. I hadn't realised until now that my eyes were wide and my jaw was hanging open.

"Saphira? What are you doing here?" I asked. She walked up towards me and embraced me.

"I came to see how my best friend is doing. Although by the look in your eyes it means you're not doing very well. Talk to me and I'll be able to help you out." She dragged me to the sofa and we both sat down so that I could exlplain what had happened.

I sighed and started the story short, "Well when the Mikaelson family were having a party at their house, Stefan and I had been invited and so has Elena. I've been trying to stop her going but she wouldn't listen. She never listens to everything that I say. She text me into an empty room and I asked, 'What are we doing here?' Of course, she didn't say anything and Stefan came up behind me and broke my back and neck. He helped Elena to go and speak with Esther alone and he said that I was a liability. So I've been betrayed by the people I care about and I snapped by snapping Kol's neck and I walked away."

"Oh! And that's why you went to the grill and saw Rebekah trying to flirt with Matt. Then you went up to her talking about relationships or something, then you both ended up having sex here just to make Elena jealous and to make her pay what she did to you by hurting your feelings, correct?" I nodded in shock and surprise, "Oh Damon! I know everything. No wonder Elena's more like Katerina. They've got a lot more things in common than just their looks."

"How did you know Elena was Katherine's doppleganger?" I asked.

"Oh Damon. I am over 300 years old and I traced the Petrova bloodline and led me straight to Elena." She replied, "Now what were you doing with Rebekah? You know she's toying with you as well just to make Elena jealous, right? Never trust her, Damon, trust me. She's nothing but trouble like Katerina. I know Elena has hurt your feelings. If you want I can talk to her and get her to come clean with you. I won't hurt her, you have my word." I nodded in agreement and she vanished.

I got up and headed to the liquor cabinet and grabbed a glass of bourbon. I was in my own little world when suddenly I felt a presence behind me, "Hello brother." I said without turning around.

Stefan was standing there with his arms crossed, "Damon, what do you think you are doing? And who was that?"

I turned, "That was my very good friend Saphira. Remember her little brother?" Stefan had shining eyes as realization had came over him, "I believe you do. She's gonna speak to Elena. Gonna get to know her and stuff." Stefan stiffened, "She's not gonna hurt her Stefan. Relax for crying out loud!"

"Did she come by herself?" He asked and I was about to answer when the door flung open.

"Of course she isn't, Stefan. Damon. So glad to see you both again."

"Lyra?" both Stefan and I said in unison.

Lyra came and jumped on both of us giggling, "My God! It's been like...what...97 years? You're both gorgeous every single time I see you."

"Lyra what are you and Saphira doing here?" asked Stefan. I rolled my eyes but I was actually thinking about asking that question myself. What are they doing here?

"We just came to visit, Stefan. We're not here to hurt anyone. I give you my word for it." she replied and sat down.

"Fair enough." I said.

At The Gilbert House

Saphira walked up towards the front door of Elena's house. She took a deep breath and knocked on the door. She waited a few more seconds when the door opened with Elena standing there looking confused, "May I help you?"

"You must be Elena Gilbert? I'm Saphira, Damon and Stefan's friend. I just dropped by to introduce myself." Saphira said as she stretched her hand out for Elena to shake it. Of course, Elena hesitated and studied the vampire in front of her. Saphira sighed, "Elena, I'm not here to harm you. I give you my word. I'm also friends with Rose and Lexi for the past couple of centuries."

Elena nodded and smiled lightly, "Come in." Saphira smiled and nodded as she walked over the threshold of the door and entered the residence.

"You have a beautiful home, Elena." Saphira commented and turned to Elena with a soft smile.

"Thank you." Elena replied with a smile of her own back, "Would you like something to drink?" Elena snapped her mouth shut with wide eyes as she made a mistake with the offer.

Saphira smiled, "A cup of tea would be lovely. Thank you." Elena giggled a little and went into the kitchen with Saphira trailing behind. She went to the kettle and boiled the water with two cups out, "How long have you know Stefan and Damon?" she asked still making tea and coffee.

"Over a century. I've been keeping an eye on them when that bitch came and destroyed their brotherly bond. My other friend Lyra was with me at the time. We both followed them to make sure they don't cause any trouble then they broke apart. I followed Damon and Lyra followed Stefan. Just to keep tabs on them in case anything happens to them." Saphira paused when Elena turned with two cups in her hands and gave a cup to Saphira. Saphira picked hers up and sniffed it as she could tell that there's vervain in it but it wouldn't harm her as long as she takes small sips. Elena was mesmerized about the way that she watched Saphira drinking her tea. Saphira could feel her eyes staring at her, "I've been ingesting vervain for over a couple of centuries, Elena. It doesn't hurt me as much just as long I take small sips of it each day then it won't harm me." Elena nodded in understanding. Saphira placed her cup down and looked at Elena seriously as she went down to business, "Elena, I know that you are having a difficult time but can I ask you something?" Elena kept silent and nodded, "What happened between you and Damon? I mean there's got to be an explanation of why you pushed him away and flung accusations in his face? Elena, he loves you more than life itself. Yes, you still love Stefan but the three of you have better get all of your problems sorted out by sitting in the same room and start confessing to each other about you guys of how you feel. You can't hide your own feelings, Elena. It'll make everything else difficult."

Elena looked down, avoiding eye contact, "I know but it's complicated and unfair."

"Life is more complicated and unfair, Elena. There's a difference." Saphira replied softly back.

Elena looked back up, "What do I do?"

Saphira knelt in front of Elena and took her hand in both of hers, "For the record, you need to go and speak to both Damon and Stefan. You must tell them about your own feelings towards them. You have to be honest and tell the truth. Because lying won't be any easier if you keep this from them." she smiled and Elena returned it, "Now, what's it gonna be?"