Hey, guys! So I've started watching Vampire Diaries and am now completely addicted. So I decided to start a new story about it :) Also, I'm new to this, so please be patient with me cause I don't know all the VD rules yet. As always, read, review, and enjoy!

I sat on the couch, my leg bouncing as I chewed on my nails and stared at the clock on the wall. Ric, Stefan, and Damon had gone with Bonnie to fight Klaus. Damon and Stefan had ordered Jeremy to keep me here and not to open the door for anyone until they'd returned. As their group had made their move, Caroline had grabbed me and ran with me, bringing me home. She'd gone to help Tyler after she'd dropped me off in Jeremy's custody. It had been nearly an hour now, and Jeremy had needed to bodily restrain me several times.

After several eternal minutes, we heard keys rattling in the door. I sprang for the door, but Jeremy pushed me back, holding a wooden stake as he moved towards the door.

"Who is it?" he shouted.

"It's me," Alaric's voice came through the door.

I scrambled to unlatch the door and let them in, but when I opened it, only Alaric stood there.

"Ric!" I gasped. "Where are Damon and Stefan?"

He hesitated, and I began to tremble. "Ric, please… Where are they?" I begged.

"Elena," he said quietly. I read the look in his eyes, and I knew.

"No," I whispered. "No! NO!"

My legs gave out as I began to scream and sob. Jeremy caught me immediately, helping me stagger to the couch. I clung to him and screamed as his arms encircled me.

"Elena…" he whispered in a broken voice.

"Bonnie?" I begged.

"She's fine. I took her home. That spell drained her big time."

"It worked?" Jeremy asked.

"Yes. Klaus is dead."

"What happened?" I whispered. "With…them?"

"As you know, Jules and Jenna… We were too late. Caroline barely had time to grab you and get you away. Katherine joined up last minute. She and Elijah went at Klaus to distract him. He was shocked at her appearance, but he killed Katherine and managed to knock Elijah away. Stefan and Damon rushed him then, and he staked Stefan in the heart. Damon yelled and went to kill him, but he turned and staked Damon too. Elijah used that as a distraction and stabbed Klaus with the dagger, then ran.

"Bonnie's okay though?" Jeremy asked worriedly.

"Yes, she's fine. Klaus can't get to her. Damon killed his witch."

I nodded, slowly beginning to feel hollow inside. Stefan… Damon… Both dead…

I stood and began to head for my room numbly.

"Elena?" Ric asked softly.

"I… I need to be alone," I whispered, closing my door.

"God," I heard Jeremy murmur. "I knew it would be dangerous, but I never imagined…"

"I know," Ric muttered. "I can't imagine what this'll do to her. Losing Jenna was bad… We had to let her go in order for us to be able to save Elena. We couldn't do anything for her. But… Stefan… Damon… I can't see her managing to get through this."

"She will," Jeremy said softly. "We'll help her."

"We will," Ric said quietly. "But… I don't know the affect that this'll have on her."

I barely heard him. I already felt myself beginning to go numb. I sank down onto my bed, allowing the darkness and denial to wash over me as I faded into unconsciousness.

So what'd you guys think? I promise you guys that it'll get better. There's a plot twist coming up in the next chapter ;) Enjoy!