Summary: Takes place after 02x15, when Katherine shows up. What will happen now that Elijah is dead? What are they going to do about Klaus? And of course, what will happen between Elena and the Salvatore brothers?
I've read a ton of fanfics for various shows, but have never written anything. This is my first fic ever, so please be nice (constructive criticism is welcome). Please review!
Disclaimer: I do not own the vampire diaries; it belongs to the CW and LJ Smith.
Ch. 1: Katherine
Previously:
Katherine- "Hello Damon. Hey do you have a robe?"
Damon-"How did you get out?"
Katherine- "I knew that if I begged you not to kill Elijah, that's exactly what you'd do. Little known fact, originals can compel vampires, but as soon as they die compulsion wears off."
Damon- "And you knew."
Katherine- "And I'm still here. I didn't run. I meant what I said Damon, I'm going to help you. So…how about that robe?"
Damon stood in shock, wondering if he should believe her. He quickly got her a robe and threw it at her.
"Cover yourself up. Just because you're still here doesn't mean that I trust you."
Katherine smirked as she caught the robe, "Damon I thought you liked me this way. We always did have fun in the bath. I thought maybe since Stefan doesn't want to play with me, you might wanna join the fun…you can pretend I'm Elena," she said as she put on the robe.
Damon lunged at her, slamming her against the wall, "You are nothing like Elena," he said with his face centimeters from her own. "And speaking of, if you lay one finger on her I swear I will rip you to shreds and burn every last piece."
Katherine just laughed as she pushed him away, "Relax Damon, I already told you I'm here to help. I'm not gonna hurt your precious Elena."
"What reason could you possibly have that would make me believe that. You have gone after her before. And it would just give me another reason to kill you"
"Ah, ah, ah, don't tell lies Damon. You know if I wanted her dead, she would be dead already. I wanted the moonstone so I could de-spell it. And I wanted Elena alive in case my plan failed. But now, Elijah is dead, so I no longer have to run."
Damon watched her walk across the room to sit on his bed. "Aren't you forgetting about Klaus, when he finds you he's still gonna kill you out of revenge," he said with a smirk.
"That's exactly why I'm not running Damon. I'm gonna help you kill Klaus and then you'll be free of me," she paused as she got up to whisper in his ear, "that is, if you want me to be." Katherine gave him a smoldering look of lust, but Damon wasn't having it.
"Not a chance in hell," he said as he pushed her away. Katherine started rummaging through his dresser picking at some of his clothes. "What do you think you're doing? Last time I checked women still wore dresses," he questioned. "I'm looking for something to wear to bed silly. You honestly don't expect me to sleep in this god awful robe do you?"
"You ARE NOT staying here. Just because I haven't decided whether or not to kill you, doesn't mean you're welcome."
"And why haven't you tried to kill me Damon?"
"The same reason I put you in the tomb, Elena might need information to survive, information that you have. So like I said…Get the hell out of this house before I drag you by your hair!" he said with a scowl.
"Fine I'll go, maybe Elena will have more room at her house," she said with a smirk.
Katherine was against the wall for the second time that night as Damon took her by the throat, "Go within twenty feet of that house and you'll regret that I didn't kill you when I had the chance."
Damon let go of her throat as she dropped to the floor coughing. "Jeez Damon quit being so dramatic. It was just a joke. I'll guess I'll have to find someone else to share a bed with…"
She started gathering her things and she turned to look at him, this time with a serious tone, "If Elena's going to kill Klaus she's going to need all the help she can get. I really do wanna help. Tell her to think about it. I'll be around." And with that she flew out the door.
Damon leaned into the doorway of Stefan's room, while Stefan sat at his desk perusing one of the Jonathon Gilbert journals. "What do you want Damon," he said with a sigh.
"We need to talk. And I don't think you're gonna like what I have to say." He said wearily.
"Whatever it is Damon just spit it out."
"Katherine is out of the tomb."
"WHAT!" Stefan lunged at Damon, "How is that possible!"
"With Elijah dead, his compulsion over Katherine wore off. She came back here and told me she wants to help kill Klaus."
"You don't believe her do you?"
"Of course not Stefan. But she is still in town which means she is up to something."
"Oh my god Elena! I have to go!" Stefan flew out of the room into the night hoping he wasn't too late.
Elena, walked into the house and ran into John. "Finally, you're home. I take it things with Elijah went well."
"Yes Elijah's dead, thanks for bringing the dagger."
"Of course Elena, I know you don't believe me but I really do want to keep you safe."
Elena looked at him hesitantly; she didn't want to get into any family drama tonight. She just wanted to get some sleep, "Well I'm gonna get some rest. Goodnight Uncle John."
John grabbed her hand before she could ascend the stairs, "Wait, Elena. Have you heard from your brother? I thought he'd be home by now."
Elena looked up in surprise, "What do you mean, he isn't here?"
"No and he's not answering my calls."
Elena quickly pulled out her cell phone and dialed Jeremy's number, hoping nothing happened to him. "Come on Jer pick up," she said as it started to ring. "Hey Elena what's up?"
"Jer where are you? Are you okay?"
"I'm at Bonnie's house. She came over tonight and I was helping her practice some spells but then Jonas came…"
"What? Jer what happened?" Elena started to panic and John tried to get closer to hear the conversation.
"He used his powers to hold me against the wall and he…he took Bonnie's powers away for what we did to Luca."
Elena had no idea what Jeremy was talking about since no had filled her in about their interrogation, "What do you mean what we did to Luca? Jeremy they're powerful warlocks working for Elijah what did you do!"
"Bonnie put Luca in a trance to get some answers about Elijah's intentions, its how we knew you were planning to die. Which by the way Elena what the hell were you thinking!" Jeremy exclaimed with frustration. "It's not okay for me to commit suicide, but when it's you it's alright?"
"Jer, you weren't trying to save all the people you love from dying, I was. Listen Jer it doesn't even matter, I'm not gonna die. I'm going to start fighting… What about Bonnie? Is she okay?"
"She was shaken up after he left so I offered to walk her home. She's really upset Elena. I don't know how we're gonna fix this."
"It's going to be okay Jer, we'll come up with something, she'll get her powers back. Maybe I should come over and make sure she's okay."
"No it's fine, she's finally asleep. I think I'm going to stay here just in case he decides to show up again. I can call you if anything happens. And don't worry I'm sleeping on the floor," he said with a smirk.
"Thanks Jer, you've become a really good friend to Bonnie lately."
"Yeah well, just cover for me with Jenna okay? And tomorrow we need to have a talk."
"About what, is there something else?"
"No don't worry Elena, it's nothing bad, just a little brother sister bonding."
"Okay Jer, look after Bonnie"
"With my life, goodnight Elena"
"Night" Elena hung up the phone and looked at John. "He's fine. He's spending the night at Bonnie's house."
"Do you think that's wise for him to stay out all night?"
"You may be my biological father, but Jenna is still Jeremy's guardian. Quit trying to be our dad."
"That wasn't my intention...I...never mind goodnight Elena."
Elena stepped into her room and started to remove her top to get ready for bed. She looked up and jumped back with a scream…
