Awhile ago, I got a comment on my Camlijah fanfic about the fact that if Klaus died, Damon, Stefan, and Caroline would all die with him. This fic is a companion piece to Don't Let the Sound of Your Own Wheels (Drive You Crazy); in which Bonnie deals with the loss of her best friends, someone breaks Elena's curse, and Bonnie tries to get her friends back. This will be a Bonenzo and Elena/OC fanfic, with significant hints to Bamon, Bonlena, Monnie, and Mattlena. Will have mentions of Steroline, Stelena, Delena, Forwood, and Maroline as well. I'm bringing my OC from my Camlijah fanfic, Marietta O' Donoghue. Canon divergent (of course), which will have Enzo of Rebekah's sireline.

This fic will mainly deal with loss, like my previous fic did. I hope you enjoy this!

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This is the death of beauty

Bonnie Bonnett was no stranger to loss; she got the phone call from Elijah a little too late. Klaus is dead, and so is his sireline. All of them.

Her best friends were dead. Caroline, Stefan, Damon. All gone. She could hear the quiet over the town. She could hear the quiet in her soul. Matt was in a state from losing Care, but he stayed vigilant as a deputy of Mystic Falls. Tyler's silence was deafening, and he left without saying goodbye in the a.m. Jeremy pat her shoulder awkwardly. You wouldn't have known they were in love with each other at some point in their lives. They were all really here for Care and for her, as they all could do without Damon or Stefan.

Her tears didn't stop for weeks.

Enzo was a constant presence she is actually thankful for. Enzo, who also lost two people he considered close to him. Enzo, who she considered close to.

Weeks turned into months, and then a year. Bonnie struggled through classes, struggled through midterms. Everything was a constant reminder of her Care-bear, hero haired Stefan, and Damon.

Oh god. Damon.

Everything smelled or looked like him. If she drank enough, any stranger could look like him. But no stranger would ever come close, and she knew that. Enzo's gentle look that he constantly gave her was a grim reminder.

Bonnie's hand touched the Salvatore burial chamber. She forced it open, where four caskets were placed. The sun shined on her back, betraying her emotions.

"Hello." A chirpy voice called from behind her, and Bonnie turned around to the person behind the voice. Her auburn hair was in a ponytail, her hazel eyes searching and sad. Bonnie blinked; she doesn't recognize this girl.

"What can I do for you? Do I know you?" Bonnie didn't mean for it to be harsh, but she's had a horrible year and the last thing she needs is a long lost Salvatore rising from the grave or some bullshit. The girl shook her head and handed Bonnie a bouquet of flowers.

"My name is Marietta O' Donoghue. No, you don't know me. But I knew Stefan and Damon at one point. I didn't get the memo that Klaus' entire sireline was entirely wiped out until, well, recently. I'm an alchemist, so you think I would've figured that out." She gave her a sad smile. "My condolences, Bonnie Bennett."

"How...do you know my name?" Bonnie questioned, still a tiny bit uneasy.

"You aura screams Bennett witch. Besides, I don't think there's a person in the supernatural world that doesn't know your name."

Bonnie gives a slight chuckle, relaxing her shoulders. It was nice to have someone outside of her situation to talk to, that knew about the supernatural too. Bonnie gestured over to the marble bench and they both sat.

"Back before Katherine Pierce entered the picture, I lived not far from the Salvatores. We were good friends, but I was only slightly older than Stefan. Eventually we had to leave, and I left the boys behind. I don't think they would remember me." Bonnie patted her shoulder kindly.

"They probably did. But since you weren't hunting them down or trying to kill them, it probably didn't come up." Marietta laughed and Bonnie did the same.

"You said you were an alchemist?" Bonnie asked her curiously, glad for a change in subject. Marietta nodded.

"A daylighter. One who uses Spiritual Alchemy."

"You've lived a long time." Bonnie didn't form this as a question, but rather, a statement.

"The thing with being a daylighter is that if you keep yourself in good shape, and don't get killed you usually live a pretty long time. That being said, one person is granted a Gateway to all Alchemy, but if you don't have enough power to channel it, it kills you. I died trying to use it in 1969, but my father made a deal to get me back and I gave it away to live forever with him."

"You're dad made a deal that involved immortality?" Bonnie almost choked.

"Well, Dad was one of those hero types who wanted to go fashionably when he reached a certain age. Had it planned out and everything. He never wanted to live forever. But he did it to get me back."

"Oh. I see." Bonnie tried to digest Marietta's tale, and Marietta gave her a friendly pat on the back.

"Don't worry yourself. It's a lot to take in." She and Bonnie sat in silence for a few minutes before Marietta spoke again, "There were two other caskets. I know one is your friend Caroline Forbes, but what of the other?"

"That's Elena Gilbert. My best friend." Recognition flashed over her eyes.

"Doppleganger?"

"Yeah. How did you know?"

"I knew Katherine. She's Katherine's doppleganger. What happened?"

"A psychopathic witch from the Gemini Coven decided to link her and I together. When I die she awakes." Bonnie had a bitter taste in her mouth. Marietta nodded her head in understanding.

"That's total bullshit. I'm sorry, Bonnie Bennett."

"Yeah well, I lost her and Damon both." Bonnie laughed harshly. Marietta gave her a sympathetic look, before standing up. Bonnie stood up as well.

"Do you have a place to stay?" Bonnie asked her, and Marietta shrugged.

"I was planning to stay in Mystic Falls for awhile, but for right now I'm stuck in a hotel." Marietta gave her a light smile. Bonnie tugged her arm a bit, returning her smile.

"Stay with me at my dorm until you can figure it out." Marietta looked as if she was taking it in to consideration, before grinning.

"Alright Bonnie Bennett. You have yourself a deal." She let Bonnie lead the way, before turning and giving the Salvatore chamber a look.