Klaus Mikaelson was staring down Stefan Salvatore, an old friend, not that Stefan remembered, and wondering what he could possibly get out of saving Damon. He thinks back to the not even two hundred year old vampire challenging him as if they were equals, no fear or hesitation. He remembers learning about who he'd have to
face and became slightly worried about Damon who had a kill record of a vampire twice his age.
He wasn't worried about Stefan who'd mellowed out and was disappointed to say the least when he meant Damon. Instead of finding a notorious vampire without humanity and a silly serial killer tag to his name, he found a drunk, whipped, love sick wash-up. Gone was the vampire who was rumored to have magical powers but in his place stood a dog on a Petrova doppelgängers' leash.
That's when the idea hit him, he could bring Damon back from what ever brainwash was implemented on him in the last year. He had no hope for Stefan who without his brother's guidance allowed that blonde enabler to convince him vampirism was a curse over the last century and a half.
" If I heal Damon he's mine for as long as I want " Klaus bargains. Not thinking Stefan accepts the deal his only goal to save his brother, he probably would have sold Elena over at this point. " Katerina bring him the blood and come back when he calls Stefan your free " Klaus instructs and she takes the vial, leaving.
" No no she won't bring it to him " Stefan cries looking like he wants to chase after her.
" Because she's on vervain? Been around a long time Stefan very hard to trick me. If Damon doesn't live oh well we're even if not I take him " Klaus smirks. He knew Katherine would bring it, she owed him for the vervain.
In an hour Damon calls Stefan who asks him to meet him at Alaric's apartment. In twenty minutes they hear Damon at the door and he walks in looking alarmed.
" What the hell is going on Stefan ?" he demands his flight or fight instincts telling him to run as far as he can.
" It was the only way to save you. You have to go with him for as long as he wants be his servant " Stefan explains head down as he realizes what he just did and for a second thinks his brother may have been better off dead before his heart lurches, no this was better, Damon alive was better.
" I don't want this you bastard. You have once again condemned me to something I can't get out of for eternity "Damon hisses clenching his fists as he sees red and then a little bit of pride. For once his brother did what needed to be done in his mind, which is what Damon had been trying to teach him.
" Stefan get out of here before I take you both " Klaus warns and the younger Salvatore speeds away. " Ready pet?" Klaus asks when Stefan is out of the building.
" Not your pet" Damon seethes.
" Would you prefer slave ?"Klaus taunts in a condescending tone.
" No " Damon growls holding himself back from punching Klaus in the face, probably a smart move on his part.
" Alright then let's go pet " he says. They leave the loft and Damon sighs accepting this was his new life.
" Kill her " Klaus commands as the girl starts running and Damon chases after he stopping her with a wicked smile on his face.
" Please " she begs struggling against him. Damon laughs and bites into her neck savoring the taste of blood that flows into his mouth. He drops her limp body and wipes the blood of his mouth before joining Klaus again.
" See this will be good for you Damon, you can be yourself again " Klaus smirks as they drive off.
" You don't know me " Damon mumbles closing his eyes and trying to pretend he was back in Elena's arms her worried gaze looking down at him.