If I die tomorrow
I wake up to find myself
After all these years
And where all the time has gone
Still seems so unclear
'Cause there's no one else
Since I found you
I know it's been so hard
You should know
If I die tomorrow
As the minutes fade away
I can't remember
Have I said all I can say?
You're my everything
You make me feel so alive
If I die tomorrow
It brings out the worst in me
When you're not around
I miss the sound of your voice
The silence seems so loud
Motley Crue – If I Die Tomorrow
Starlit felt cold wind on her face. She tried to walk faster. Fortunately she was almost home. Or a place she called home at the moment. She had rented a room from very nice elderly lady. She had also managed to get a job from kindergarten. It wasn't always easy job but she really liked it. Starlit just wanted to keep herself busy. It was too painful to stop think about things. She missed Klaus. She had left him almost three moths ago. Starlit knew she couldn't be with him anymore but still it hurt. At least she was finally home. Starlit found keys from her purse and opened front door. Buttons was waiting for her.
"Hi kitty cat", Starlit said and petted the cat.
She heard someone talking in a living room. Maybe her landlady had a guest.
"Starla?"
"Yes Mrs. Braddock?"
"There's someone here to see you, dear."
Starlit froze.
"You mean someone is in here right now Mrs. Braddock?"
"Yes, dear. Your friend is here waiting for you."
Starlit forced herself to stay calm when she entered the living room. Mrs. Braddock was sitting on a couch sipping her tea. Then Starlit saw who this friend was. Elijah. He stood up when Starlit entered the room.
"Hello my sweet", he said smiling.
Then he turned to Mrs. Braddock.
"Thank you so much for your hospitality Mrs. Braddock. I'm grateful you invited me here to wait for… Starla."
"Don't be silly, young man. Starla's friends are always welcome here. Especially if they are as handsome as you."
"You are too kind Mrs. Braddock. Would you excuse us? I would like to have a word with Starla."
"Of course. Take him to your room, dear", Mrs. Braddock said.
Starlit forced herself to smile.
"Yes. This way."
Elijah smiled too and followed her to a hallway when Mrs. Braddock's voice stopped them.
"Oh, and Starla!"
Starlit went back to the living room door.
"Yes Mrs. Braddock?"
"That one's a keeper", she said and winked.
Starlit had this strange urge to burst into hysterical laughter but she just smiled and nodded.
Elijah didn't say anything when he followed her upstairs. Starlit opened the door to her room but Elijah didn't enter.
"Do you need an invitation?" Starlit asked.
"No, I'm already invited in. I'm just trying to be polite", Elijah replied.
"Right. You can come in. Not that it makes any difference."
Elijah entered the room and Starlit closed the door behind him.
"Ok, so what do you want?" she asked tiredly.
"First of all, I would like to make an apology."
Starlit was surprised. She hadn't expected this.
"Why?"
Elijah looked uncomfortable.
"Last time when we met, my behavior was… I have no excuse for it. I apologize."
He seemed sincere.
"I accept your apology", Starlit said still a little surprised.
Elijah looked relieved.
"Thank you, I really appreciate that."
"Sure. But I don't think you came here just for that."
"No, I didn't. I would like to ask your assistance."
"What do you mean?"
"Klaus. When have you heard from him?"
"Three months ago. Why? Has something happened? Is he alright?"
Elijah shook his head.
"Nothing is alright at the moment. Do you know what he was planning to do?"
"Break the curse", Starlit replied quietly.
"Yes and for that there was a sacrifice ritual."
"What happened?" Starlit asked although she wasn't sure did she want to know the answer.
"I tried to stop him but I failed. There were these other vampires who tried to protect a doppelganger. She was a girl who Klaus had to kill. These vampires thought that I was the enemy so they killed me."
"Killed you?" Starlit repeated.
"Yes but since I am an original they didn't succeed. Still I was out of the game for too long. It was too late to stop Klaus."
"So he's now this… hybrid."
"Yes."
Starlit didn't know what to think.
"What… what is it that you want me to do?" she asked.
"When Klaus became a hybrid he completely lost it. He's bloodlust is out of control. If I have understood correctly, he is trying to create some kind of army. Army of hybrids."
Starlit had to sit down. She couldn't believe what she was hearing.
"What can I do?" she finally managed to ask.
Elijah sat next to her.
"I believe you are only one who can reason with him now", he said.
"Why would you think that?"
"Because you are still alive", he replied calmly.
Starlit looked at Elijah surprised.
"Care to elaborate?"
"Klaus knows where you are. He had known all a long and still here you are. I never thought I would say this but I believe you actually mean something to Klaus."
"Wait, what do you mean that he knows?" Starlit asked.
"He's warlock is here."
"He's warlock…"
"Yes, young, quite annoying man."
"Caleb. Does he know that you are here now?"
"No, I made sure of it."
"So… What do you want me to do?"
"I would like you to come with me and speak to Klaus. This can not go on like this. He is making too much mess. I can't keep cleaning it up forever."
"Yes, I understand", Starlit said quietly. "But you do know he might not listen to me."
"I am aware of that. But right now it's my best shot."
"Ok… When are we leaving?"
Elijah looked at her calmly.
"As soon as you are ready."