Note that this is the sequel to Zandra Saltzman: The Arrival so read that one first please.
1. The Return
Zandra woke up pissed, worried, and a whole lot of other things. Elena had once again managed to piss her off last night when she refused to give permission to save Caroline with Damon's blood. If it hadn't been for Zandra and Bonnie putting their foot down Caroline might have died so to say her trust in Elena was at an epic low was an understatement. She put on light blue skinny jeans, knee high black boots, a black tank top and a grey cardigan. She wanted to dress up a little because she was going to Mayor Lockwood's wake to be there for Tyler though she was going to stop at the hospital first to see how Caroline was doing and hopefully she didn't run into Elena.
An hour later Zandra walked towards Caroline's room and smiled when she saw Matt. She hugged him knowing that he was upset and worried about his girlfriend and Tyler. She wished that Mystic Falls wasn't such a supernatural beacon but it just seemed to attract all types of creatures.
"How is Caroline?" she asked.
"Come see for yourself," Matt said smiling.
Zandra walked in and let out a sigh of relief when she saw Caroline sitting up to greet her. She smiled because Jersey Shore was on and Zandra laughed because only Caroline would be excited about reality television. She hugged her tightly feeling her warmth and heartbeat relieved that she was alive and getting better.
"I'm sorry that I can't stay too long but Tyler needs me at the wake," Zandra informed her.
"You and Tyler?" Caroline said with a smirk.
"No Caroline okay. We are just friends and while he is a very fine specimen and I could possibly see myself with him I don't have that spark of attraction, of chemistry that you're supposed to have," Zandra informed blushing a little at how cheesy that sounded.
"You are so cute," Caroline informed her.
Zandra bid her best friend goodbye and rolled her eyes as she went on to Matt about how cute of a couple she and Tyler would make. She arrived at the Lockwood mansion and didn't see Tyler outside anywhere so she narrowed her eyes and walked towards the house. Right as she walked up the final step Tyler stepped out to greet her. Zandra smiled hugging him and wishing for a way to tell him what she suspected, that he was a werewolf. Luckily she formulated a plan because she knew from Damon that Carol knew about vampires so she was going to talk with Tyler's mother first.
"How are you? Crap that's cliché forget I asked because your probably not doing good. And I'm going to say another cliché thing so don't bite my head off okay. I know what it's like to lose a parent. My mother may not have died but it might as well have been the same thing so if you need anything I'll be there," Zandra said squeezing his arm.
"Thanks Zandra. So do you want to stand out here with me and greet people?" Tyler asked.
"Hmm I guess. But you owe me," Zandra said pointing a finger at him.
She walked to Tyler's room to set her stuff down since she was probably going to spend the night or at least stay after everyone left. Zandra walked back out to stand next Tyler and saw her father walking up.
"Hey Dad," Zandra greeted from her spot next to Tyler.
"Hey kiddo, Tyler," Alaric greeted, "Are you going to be spending the night?"
"I don't know but I'll let you know. Hey can you please keep Damon out of my way? He's been a dick and I don't feel like dealing with him tonight," Zandra said annoyed.
"I will keep him away from you," Alaric promised kissing her forehead.
"So Damon's a dick. I can take care of that if you want me too," Tyler suggested.
"I'm not a damsel in distress I can take care of myself," Zandra responded shoulder bumping him.
A few minutes later she walked inside to get something to drink for her and Tyler. Zandra was walking back when she saw Elena and ignored her sister by going the long way around. When she got back outside she saw Tyler hugging an older man with curly hair.
"Is this a gay moment?" Zandra asked jokingly.
"Very funny Zandra. Am I going to have to prove to you that I am not in fact gay?" Tyler said crossing his arms.
"Alright Tyler-Boy keep it locked up or my Dad might kill ya," Zandra said handing him the drink.
"I knew there was a reason I kept you around," Tyler joked.
"You mean besides my good looks and brains. Have you lost your manners? I mean were you raised in a barn because you still haven't made any introductions," Zandra said hand on her hip.
"Zandra this is the black sheep of the family my uncle Mason," Tyler introduced with a roll of his eyes.
"Hi I'm Tyler's very beautiful and smart best friend. I'm also the only one he isn't a dick to and can put up with his attitude," Zandra said shaking his hand.
"Please you have an attitude also so don't even," Tyler said laughing.
"It is impolite to be rude to a lady," Zandra said holding a hand over her heart in feign hurt.
"I think I like this one Tyler," Mason said walking past them.
Things turned somber after that because soon Tyler started thinking about everything and he disappeared. Zandra sighed because he hadn't been back for a while so she went in search of him and found him with Jeremy in his father's study. Jeremy left when he saw her and she smiled at him sadly. Zandra sat next to him and took the flask when he handed it to her. She took a sip ignoring the burn and wondering how her father drank so much alcohol.
"My father was a dick to me. I mean sometimes he bordered on abusive so why do I miss him so much?" Tyler asked.
"Because we can't help who we love Tyler. I know that sounds cheesy but it's true. I love my mother Tyler even after she abandoned me and I don't want her dead. I know that if she did die I would be sad because despite everything she was my mother and I know a part of her loved me no matter how twisted," Zandra explained.
"That makes sense. I'm not surprised that you skipped a grade," Tyler said putting his head in his hands.
"Ty can I ask you something and not have you call me crazy?" Zandra asked.
"Sure," Tyler said confused.
"Do you believe in the supernatural? I mean with everything that's gone on like those animal attacks it would make sense right?" Zandra asked trying not to give too much away.
"I don't know I mean I guess anything is possible. I need to get some more of this for us," Tyler said grabbing the now empty flask.
"Damn it Zandra! How are you going to tell your best friend that vampires, witches, and werewolves exist? Hell the better question is how are you going to tell him he's a werewolf? Ugh hash tag supernatural problems," Zandra said to herself throwing her head back against the couch in frustration.
"So you know about werewolves?" a voice asked.
Zandra sat up straight in her seat and turned to see Mason Lockwood standing in the doorway looking at her with curiosity. She groaned because that meant if he knew that it was true.
"Technically it was a theory but thanks for the confirmation," Zandra groaned, "What has my life become? Vampires, witches, oh hey let's throw in the fact your best friend is a werewolf. Like it wasn't enough my mother doesn't love me and turned herself into a vampire. I mean seriously."
"I'm still here," Mason said.
"Crap! Look can we table this because at any second Tyler is going to come back in here with liquor and me being the good friend that I am I'm not going to tell him on the day of his father's wake that the supernatural exists and oh yeah hey Tyler you're a werewolf and it's genetic," Zandra grumbled crossing her arms.
"Fine but we are talking later," Mason said.
"I swear on my honor. Wait I don't have honor never mind. I swear that for the sake of my best friend I will talk to you later," Zandra said holding her pinky up but Mason just looked at her, "Dude it's called a pinky promise now move it mister."
Mason just rolled his eyes and Zandra glared at him huffing as he left. She wondered how Mason knew but then maybe it was because he activated the curse somehow. There were so many theories running around in her head that she couldn't keep them all straight and whenTyler walked back into the room she sighed deciding to leave it for later because right nowTyler needed her and she was going to be there for her friend no matter what.
So it looks like I now know what I am going to do. What I'm going to do (this is a rough summary) is after Tyler activates the curse and Zandra knows that Elena is safe her and Tyler are going to leave town. She is going to help him deal with the curse and all that goes with it as well as find out more about herself and later on she's going to find out from someone (haven't decided who yet though probably Damon because that would be something he does) what is going on with Elena. She is then going to come back to town with Tyler and convince Elena to make a deal with Klaus directly.
That is just a rough summary though so I have to wait to see how it plays out.