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Chapter 2: The Nightmare

18 Years Later

The Prison World

After stabbing Bonnie and leaving her behind at the Parker residence, unconscious; Malachai Parker was so ready to get the hell out of the prison world. He had everything he needed. Bennett blood, the ascendant and thanks to Bonnie the spell as well. Up until Bonnie and Damon showed up in the prison world, Kai had no hope of ever getting out of there. But then the other side collapsed and as a god given second chance, a Bennett witch was transported into the prison world. The moment Kai found out about Bonnie, he knew his time of punishment was over. That he would get out no matter what.

Kai had a to do list made for when he gets back home. First of all, he is going to merge with Jo of course. And become the new leader of the Gemini coven. Then he's going to give the rest of the coven an excruciating death for putting him in the prison world in the first place. Although he would probably need to kill the twins before merging with Jo. They were unnecessary competition. Anyhow, Kai was very excited about going back home. With help of the ascendant, he figured out where the power of the eclipse would be focused in Portland. Cause obviously he wasn't going to fly back to Mystic Falls again. Kai found the spot in no time.

Before, heading towards that spot, Kai opened up the trunk of his car in order to get his important stuffs out of it. There was no way he was going to leave without his favorite belongings. Too bad he had to leave his pager behind with Bonnie. But it was important to deliver her the message 'I Lied'. He even took his car and left Bonnie without any transportation. Awesome, wasn't it! When Kai looked inside the trunk, his eyes fell on the newspaper. The one that wrote a huge article on the family massacred in Portland.

In past 18 years, Kai thought of his family many a times. Of course he vividly remembered their betrayal. When Kai was telling Bonnie how he killed his sibling, he didn't really pay much attention to the photos of his brothers and sisters but now that he was looking at them more carefully, Kai couldn't help but remember some old memories of his childhood with them. The comparatively happy ones.

Kai looked at Jo's photo first. He wondered how she must look like now. Then his eyes fell on Joey's photo, his favorite brother. Kai swept his eyes over others' photos as well. At last, Kai focused his gaze on Evelyn's photo. She was smiling beautifully in the picture. Even though an emotionless, insensitive sociopath, Kai indeed felt a stringing pain in his heart. Why? Why she betrayed him like that? He had loved her so much. Truth to be told, Jo's betrayal didn't hurt Kai nearly as much as Evelyn's did. Obviously because he wasn't in love with Jo. It was Evelyn. It was always her.

Kai certainly regretted killing Evelyn. He should have handled his anger better. Because even after everything, even after her betrayal and hatred, Kai still wanted her to be with him. He still loved her. Kai was incapable of not loving her, or not wanting her. In Kai's mind, Evelyn certainly deserved to be punished but he should have done it another way instead of taking her life. And even though it would sound a bit crazy and downright unbelievable but Kai spent the last eighteen years wishing he could undo killing Evelyn.

"Why you had to go against me little sister?" Kai asked out loud to himself. And then he sighed out heavily.

However even though Kai may have regretted killing Evelyn but he wasn't gonna live the rest of his life miserably. He was a sociopath after all. There was nothing he could do to change the past. Therefore there was no point in being grumpy about it or feel guilty for that matter. Kai was above such common people nature. He was not gonna let himself be burdened by remorse, guilt, pain or love as well for that matter. After what Evelyn did, Kai wasn't willing to love anyone else. And even though Kai would never admit it but he didn't want to love anyone else who isn't Evelyn.

Something suddenly snapped into Kai and he tore off the newspaper and set it on fire with the help of Jo's magic that he had sucked out from the knife not so long ago. Kai watched the newspaper burn for a moment before he threw it away. As if he was throwing away his past life as well. Without wasting another second, Kai started walking towards the spot where the power of the eclipse would focus soon. He reached there just in time of the eclipse. Kai looked up and prepared himself for freedom. He put Bonnie's blood on the ascendant and opened it. The light of the eclipse shone upon the device. And then Kai began to chant.

"Sangira Mayarma Ascenderam Cavayam."

New York

In A Dream-

"Blood, blood, blood! There is blood everywhere. Painful screams! And a name- Evelyn!

'Evelyn!'

'Evelyn!'

More blood, more screams. Someone was killing people. A faceless boy. His sneakers were covered in blood. He was a killer. A monster. But the name Evelyn. It was echoing everywhere. Even the air piercing screams couldn't cover that name. Evelyn was in a lot of pain. Immense unbearable pain. The faceless killer has plunged a knife into her. However, there was not only physical pain but heartache as well. But why? Why was her heartbroken?

'Evelyn!'..."

End Of Dream

Charlene woke up with a jolt and started gasping for air. Her body was covered in cold sweat. "What the hell!" Charlene muttered under her breath. What a strange nightmare it was! And it felt so real. Not to mention, it left her shaking. Charlene didn't usually have nightmares. So, it seemed weird to her that she would dream up what seemed to be a killing spree. And what was with that name Evelyn? Charlene shook her head vehemently to clear up her head. She dreaded to go back to sleep that moment. Thankfully it was already dawn. Instead of forcing herself to go back to sleep, Charlene got up and decided to get ready for her big day.

No, it was not her birthday. Charlene was graduating high school. And it was indeed a big day for her. Finally she would go to college. For some unknown reason, Charlene desired to study psychology. And she was going to pursue her career in that field in the future. Charlene initially wanted to study in Standford university but unfortunately despite having good grades, her application wasn't accepted there. It kind of broke her heart. When Charlene lost the opportunity to study there, she didn't care anymore which college she ended up in. So, when The Whitmore college accepted her letter, Charlene decided to go there. Besides, they had a good reputation too and they offered plenty of courses in psychology department.

In the morning, Charlene came downstairs. Her parents were having breakfast.

"Good morning mom! Good morning dad!"

Charlene greeted her parents and kissed them on their cheeks. It was the usual ritual every morning.

"Good morning sweetie!" Charlene's parents greeted her back. They were by definition a happy family. After Charlene was born, her father Malcolm moved the family to New York for a better life. He got a good job here. A nice place to stay. Everything was though not perfect but good enough for them.

"Are you excited to finally graduate high school honey?" Charlene's mother asked while pouring orange juice in the glass for her daughter.

"Excited and sad" answered Charlene sighing out heavily.

"Why sad?" Her dad asked with a frown of worry. Before Charlene could answer, her mother answered the question for her.

"Because Daniel is going to Standford for his under graduation."

Daniel was Charlene's childhood best friend and later her boyfriend. Ever since Charlene could remember, he was in her life. And she knew he would always be in her life. The relation between them may change in the future but he would always be there for her. Charlene and Daniel both wanted to go to the same university after high school graduation. But obviously fate had other plans for them.

"Oh don't be sad honey. I'm sure things will work out for you two" said Malcolm hopefully, and tried to cheer up his daughter. Charlene inhaled a deep breath.

"I don't know dad. I hope for it but I really don't know."

"Honey, did you not sleep well last night?" Charlene's mother suddenly asked with concern when she noticed how sleepy and tired Charlene's eyes looked. And she got worried about it right away.

"Not really mom. I had this strange nightmare" said Charlene. She didn't hide anything from her parents. Charlene was also a good girl who listened to her parents and never did anything to oppose them. It was safe to say that Charlene's parents were lucky to have her as their daughter. And they never took it for granted either.

"What was it about?" Her mom asked with concern and curiosity in her voice.

"Someone killing a bunch of people" said Charlene rolling her eyes to herself. She thought it was ridiculous of her to dream up something like that. Charlene's mom gave her a look and asked-

"Did you watch any horror film before going to sleep last night?" Charlene thought about it for a moment.

"I might have watched the trailer of Sinister 2 on Youtube." Charlene confessed feeling kind of stupid now because she suddenly figured out why she had a nightmare. Only if she knew that her nightmare was something entirely different. And it was only the beginning of it. Charlene's dad laughed a little while her mother shook her head to herself.

After an ordinary yet wonderful breakfast, Charlene and her parents went to her school for the graduation ceremony. When Charlene entered the premises of the school, her friends started congratulating her. And she congratulated them in return. Charlene scanned the crowd and it didn't take long for her to spot Daniel. When she found him, Daniel also turned and looked at her. As if he sensed her presence somehow. Daniel flashed her a huge smile. Charlene of course returned that smile. Daniel excused himself from other fellow students and jogged up to Charlene. They shared a tight embrace.

"You look beautiful." Daniel said after he pulled away. He had a shy smile on his lips. It made Charlene blush as well.

"Thanks. You look good too." Charlene complimented back. He indeed looked good. Wearing his graduation cap and gown, he looked quite handsome. Daniel was considered one of the hot guys of school. Forest green eyes, jet black hair and a breathtaking smile. Many girls were jealous of Charlene since she got to be the lucky one. Charlene was a gorgeous looking girl herself. Stunning blue eyes, long blonde hair and an attractive body. Charlene had everything a girl could ask for in looks department. She was always pleased with how she looked. Little did Charlene know that her face was going to get her into big trouble one day?

"How are you young man?" Charlene's father came up to the couple and interrupted their moment. But they didn't mind it.

"I'm fine Malcolm. How are you?" Daniel asked politely. Malcolm and Daniel were on first name basis with each other since before Charlene and Daniel became a couple. Malcolm liked that kid. He was glad that his daughter was dating someone nice like Daniel. He would be very happy if Daniel became his son in law one day.

"Oh very fine. After all my daughter is graduating."

"Yeah it's a new beginning. For both of us" said Daniel wisely.

"True indeed. Where are your parents Daniel? I haven't met them in a while" said Malcolm. Daniel pointed out his parents.

"There they are. Sarah is already talking to them." Daniel said with a polite smile.

"Well excuse me kids. And Daniel- congratulations. I hope you do very best in your life." Malcolm really meant it. He wanted the kid to prosper in his life.

"Thank you Malcolm" said Daniel humbly. After Malcolm left, Charlene looked into Daniel's eyes.

"My dad really likes you." She said with a teasing smile on her lips. Daniel smiled too and wrapped one arm around Charlene's waist to pull her closer to him.

"Hmm, and what about his daughter? Do you think she likes me a lot?"

"Mmm..." Charlene pretended to think about it seriously for a moment. "I think she does. I mean I think. I don't know for sure."

"Oh really?" Daniel pulled Charlene closer and captured her lips with his. They kissed innocently yet passionately. It was blissful. Unfortunately, the kiss was short lived since they were in the middle of a crowd. Charlene was smiling after she pulled away from the kiss but then slowly her smile dropped. Daniel noticed that and frowned at her with confusion.

"Is everything okay? You look worried." Charlene sighed out heavily when asked.

"Daniel, we never really talked about what is going to happen to our relation once you go to Standford and I've to go to Whitmore." Charlene said with sad tone of voice. Daniel cupped her face and made her look into his eyes. He knew Charlene was upset about not getting into Standford with him. And he felt bad for her but Daniel certainly didn't want his girlfriend to be miserable over it for the rest of her life. And as for their relation, well it was far from over.

"What do you want to happen to our relation?" Daniel asked wanting to know what Charlene was thinking.

"I want our relationship to work but if you think you can't do the long distance thing, then I'd understand. I mean I'd be sad of course but I'd understand. So it's up to you Daniel." Hearing that Daniel sighed out a little. He cupped Charlene's face with both hands this time. And he looked deeply into her eyes.

"Charlene Danvers, ever since I could remember you were the only girl in my life and I'd very much like to keep it that way. There is no one else I'd want as my girlfriend other than you. Even though we're going separate ways now, but I'd never want to part away from you. I love you Charlene. And one day, I'll be proposing you to marry me. And I'll hope that you'll accept me."

Charlene didn't know when she felt happier in her life. Her eyes become a little teary and she pulled Daniel closer for a strong kiss that showed her feelings for him. She wasn't so good with words unlike Daniel. Now Charlene could go to Whitmore feeling a lot happier. The thought that she would have to break up with Daniel was tormenting her to no limits. But now that, Daniel has assured her that they are gonna remain together, Charlene was finally ready to make her college life journey. She was ready for Whitmore. Only if Charlene knew that Whitmore college was going to change everything for her.