Title: MISSION ACCOMPLISHED
Type: Two - shot
Characters: Damon, Stefan, Elena, Jeremy, Bonnie, Caroline, Matt, Alaric, Klaus, Elijah, Rebekah, Kol, Anna
Pairing: Damon/Alaric (main pairing) Damon/Elijah (possibility)
Other pairings: Stefan/Elena, Caroline/Klaus, Jeremy/Anna, Bonnie/Kol, Matt/Rebekah,
Genre: Humor, Romance
Rating: M
Status: Complete
Summary: The whole group was tired of the obvious attraction between Damon and Alaric who were too stubborn to admit it. Add to that an unlimited supply of alcohol and the entire Original family, you'll end up with a night full of possibility
AN/ Here it is, chapter two! Let me remind you, it probably won't look like it, but this is actually a Dalaric story, with a touch of Delijah. Dalaric, Delijah, Delijah, Dalaric...How to choose?
DISCLAIMER: Don't own TVD
NOTE: Italic - thoughts, inner monologues
WARNING: slash
Chapter 2
Upon arriving, Kol went straight to the music stereo, and three seconds later, the silence was replaced with a fast rhythm. Klaus and Stefan rearranged the furniture, leaving the middle of the room empty for dancing. Rebekah brought a lot of alcohol from the cellar, Anna and Jeremy helping her with the crates. Rebekah was surprised at how easy she befriended Anna. They both had a tough life, both lived alone for centuries. Half an hour later, they were, once again, drunk and dancing.
Even though he didn't want to admit it, Elijah needed to take care of his problem, so he quickly, and unnoticeably, went upstairs, toward his room. At least, he thought no one saw him leave. One person did. After taking his clothes off, he laid down on his bed, and started stroking himself. He tried to imagine Jenna, but the thought of Damon entered his mind, and stayed there.
Damon followed him and entered his room, locking the door behind him. Without a word, he started striping, leaving clothes all over the floor, as he walked toward the bed Elijah was lying on and watching his every move. Elijah spread his legs in invitation, his hard erection standing up, and Damon positioned himself in between them, then slowly licked the precum of his erection. Elijah thought he was in heaven when Damon started sucking him with his skilled mouth. He didn't last long, and soon he emptied himself in Damon's mouth. Damon lifted his head up and licked his lips, looking at him in his usual cocky way, and Elijah pulled him down for a kiss, wanting to taste those lips again. Once again, the older Salvatore proved to be an excellent kisser, and Elijah found himself getting hard again, as their dicks rubbed against each other, their hands exploring...
Using his vampire speed, Elijah turned them around, so that Damon was the one on his back now, and Elijah above him. Knowing what he wanted, Damon spread his legs and lifted them up, giving Elijah perfect access to his tight hole. Damon was moaning his name as Elijah pushed himself deep into him and then started hitting his prostate with every push, stroking Damon's hard dick at the same time, and the kiss was never broken...
''Damon.'' Elijah whispered the name of the man he was thinking of, and the sound of that whisper in the quiet room, brought him back to reality, as he exploded in ecstasy, all over himself and the sheets.
Breathing heavily, Elijah continued lying there. He couldn't believe what just happened. The dream was so real...he could swear he felt something, someone... Shaking his head to clear his mind, he got up, changed the sheets, took a quick shower, put on the same clothes he had earlier, and then went back downstairs.
Everyone was dancing, well, all but Alaric and Jeremy, who were talking in one corner. At least it looked like that on a first glance. However, he couldn't find one person. One person his senses were unconsciously searching for. Taking a deep breath, focusing all his senses, he was able to locate him in a few seconds. Outside. Making sure no one saw him, he went out, following Damon's trail.
Damon was in the back garden, leaned against the tree. His eyes were closed, and he was deep in his thoughts. He couldn't forget what transpired only a few minutes ago.
BEGINNING OF THE FLASHBACK
''Come on, Ric! That brat called me a chicken! I had to do it! It didn't mean anything!'' Damon pleaded.
''Oh really? Because from where I could see it, you were enjoying yourself. Immensely, if I may add!'' Alaric said angrily.
''Ric, please understand? I'm a vampire, and for a vampire that was normal. I'm turned on 95% of the day, every day. That doesn't mean I want to be with him! It's you!''
''What do you mean, you want to be with me? Why?'' Alaric asked, and Damon could see a flick of hope in his eyes.
Pushing back the fear of being rejected, Damon answered sincerely. ''It means I want to be with you! Wanted for a while now. You know. Together.'' He gestured with his hand. ''Not as friends, but as a couple. Do I have to draw you a picture?'' He asked in frustration, immediately regretting it, because Alaric narrowed his eyes at him.
''No. You don't have to draw me a picture, Damon. I see everything quite clearly. In fact, don't do anything. If you are unable to answer a simple question like why, it would be better to drop it. You know what? I need a drink.'' Alaric said harshly, and walked away.
Damon watched him go and let out a frustrated sigh. 'Why is Ric being so difficult?' He thought. From the corner of his eye, he saw Elijah leaving the room, and his curiosity was awakened.
''You know what you have to do, don't you?'' Stefan asked, suddenly standing behind him. ''Tell him the truth, the WHOLE truth.''
''You mean, be more like you?'' Damon scoffed at his brother.
''Purge, brother.'' Stefan smiled gently, placing his hand on Damon's shoulder. ''Otherwise, you're going to lose him, and he is the best thing in your life.''
After Stefan left him to argue with his mind and heart, Damon suddenly felt claustrophobic. He was scared of being rejected again. He wasn't ready to put his whole heart out there. He had to get out of here. Seeing the glass door that, as he suspected, lead to the terrace, he went for a walk.
He found himself in the garden, a beautiful garden. He remembered a garden, similar to this one, where his mother spend most of her days, before she died. After all these years, he still missed her smile, her blue eyes, her gentle touch... Brushing the painful memories away, he focused his thoughts on one Original vampire, because thinking of Ric was also painful, and he couldn't take it. Not right now. He was curious why would Elijah leave. Could, what that brat, Kol, said, be true? He needed to know, and he prayed that, what he was about to do, would work.
He leaned on a tree and closed his eyes, then focused his senses on the Original vampire whose lips he could still feel on him. It was relatively easy, but that was only because Elijah was thinking of him at the same time. Mingling his mind with Elijah's, he was able to feel what the Original vampire was feeling, seeing what he was seeing.
Damon saw himself in between Elijah's legs, sucking his hard dick, enjoying the sounds of the silent moans from the vampire. Being aroused for quite some time, Elijah didn't last long, and soon he emptied himself in Damon's mouth. Lifting his head, he licked his lips and looked at Elijah in his usual cocky way. Their eyes locked...
Leaned against the tree and with his eyes closed, Damon, without unlinking his mind, opened his pants and started stroking himself. He was hard, as he could actually feel everything. When their eyes locked, it was HE that looked at the Original vampire, not Elijah's imagination. When Elijah pulled him down for a kiss, HE felt the same tingles...their hands explored each other, their dicks rubbed... Damon almost exploded then and there...
Suddenly, he was on his back, and Elijah above him. Knowing what the Original vampire really wanted, Damon lifted his legs, spreading them wide. He wanted to feel Elijah inside him...
Damon's hand gripped the tree behind him to keep standing, while his other hand increased the strokes. He was biting his tongue to prevent a moan that would break the connection between their minds. He felt the hits on his prostate as if he was really there, as if that was really
happening... He exploded at the same time as him in the dream. When Elijah whispered his name, the connection was lost.
END OF THE FLASHBACK
Damon opened his eyes. He was breathing heavily, and he couldn't believe what just happened. It was so real, as if he actually had sex with Elijah. He mused why, because, usually, when he entered someone's mind to give dreams, he couldn't feel a thing. 'Maybe it was because Elijah was thinking of me at the same time, and he is a very powerful vampire.' There could be no other explanation. They were searching for each other in their minds. 'Am I falling for him?' Frowning, he thought of that possibility. He thought of Ric and his heart went faster, his whole body was washed with a warm feeling, like always. No, he loved Ric, with all his heart, he was certain of that. So, this thing with Elijah must be only passion, sexual need, that was common among vampires. Maybe some day, in a couple of centuries, when they meet again, they could explore the other possibility, possibility of them together. But, now, his heart belonged to his best friend. It belonged to Ric. HE belongs to Ric. 'God, I'm turning into Stefan, analyzing everything.' He groaned.
The cold night air reminded him of his undressed state, and he put his dick back into his pants, then leaned back against the tree, once again closing his eyes. Somehow, he had a feeling Elijah would come looking for him. And so, he waited.
''Did you enjoy the dream?'' Damon asked, a few minutes later, sensing the Original vampire walking toward him. ''I know I did.'' He whispered to himself.
Hearing Damon's words, Elijah felt anger. 'How did this young vampire dare to enter my mind and mess with me? An Original.' In a flash, he was standing in front of him. He was surprised to see Damon so calm, with his eyes closed, and his anger vanished. 'Why would Damon want me to know what he did? How did he even enter my mind?' In an instant, he smelled the arousal, and the leftovers of the release, and he smirked. 'So, as I suspected, Damon wants me, and he had the same effect on the dream.' He listened closely, Damon's heart started beating faster when he moved closer and caressed the smooth pale face.
''Damon.'' Elijah said, and the young vampire opened his eyes.
''I have no idea how I did it. Maybe it was possible because you were thinking of me at the same time, and I was pulled in.''
''So, you were thinking of me?'' Elijah smirked, sensing the slight shiver in Damon's body, noticing the sudden lust in his eyes, when his hand slowly traveled down.
''We can't. I can't... Maybe some day...'' Damon whispered, never moving his eyes from Elijah's.
He couldn't. Their eyes were locked together, and he had no strength to move. However, even while he was saying that, his hands found Elijah's shoulders, and stayed there.
''Why?'' Elijah asked, wanting for Damon to come clean with himself. Somehow, he knew what troubled the young vampire.
''I...''
''You love him.'' Elijah stated calmly, and Damon nodded.
''Why is it so hard for you to say the 'L' word? It is a simple word.''
''Elijah...'' Damon sighed.
''And you also want me. Want that dream to come true.'' Elijah persisted. ''Say the word and I will stop. We will forget everything that happened today. The kiss at the Grill, the dream, this.'' He whispered in his ear, knowing the effect he had on Damon.
The silence was an answer enough, but Elijah wanted more. He wanted to hear it from Damon. He got even closer to the young vampire, they were practically glued together, and he freed their, by now, hard and aroused members. Damon sucked in a breath and his eyes flickered, when he felt their dicks rubbing against each other, and his fingers dug deeper into Elijah's shoulders.
''I...I...can't say it.'' Damon stammered, gasping when he felt Elijah's hand around his dick.
''Why?'' Elijah asked, stroking him.
''Because...''
''Say it, Damon.''
''Because...I...I...I do want you!'' Damon finally admitted, and Elijah kissed him.
This time, when they kissed, it was like an explosion of emotions, explosion of everything they felt. But, mostly passion. Neither of them could do anything to stop it. It consumed them. Nothing but them existed in that moment. Nothing mattered but them.
''Hold on to me.'' Elijah said suddenly, and when Damon did, he jumped.
Within seconds, they were in Elijah's bedroom, taking their clothes off on the way to the bed, never breaking the kiss. Wanting to be fucked more than anything, Damon turned his back on Elijah and kneeled on his knees and hands on the bed, his ass up and legs spread, shoving the Original vampire what he wanted. Elijah didn't spare a second and he entered him in one strong push. He pulled Damon up for a kiss, never stopping pounding at him from behind, while stroking Damon's dick with one hand and holding him firmly with another.
Damon was moaning his name, and to Elijah, that was like hearing a favorite song. He liked it. Feeling he was about to come, Damon leaned his head to one side, giving Elijah access to the vein on his neck.
''Bite me, Elijah!''
Elijah vamped out and sank his teeth in Damon's neck. When a vampire drinks blood from another vampire, it gives him an access to every thought and feeling that vampire had, and was having in that moment. And since Elijah was an Original, he was also able to see memories. He saw Damon's whole life, felt everything he felt. To both of them this was an additional stimulation and they exploded at the same time. After the release, they collapsed on the bed, breathing heavily.
A few long moments later, after they calmed down, Elijah noticed that the wound on Damon's neck was still bleeding. Damon didn't seem to notice, since his eyes were closed, and Elijah wondered was he regretting what happened between them. He rolled over, and he was now on his side, and just when he was about to lean and lick the wound to close it, Damon opened his eyes. Elijah was mesmerized with the two bright blue crystals that were now looking at him.
''Your neck is bleeding all over my sheets.'' Elijah smirked, breaking the moment. 'Get a grip of yourself!' He said inwardly.
Damon rolled his eyes then turned his head so that Elijah could close the wound with his saliva. He shivered feeling a breath on his neck, then a tongue, and lastly, a small kiss that turned him on once again. 'Will I ever be satisfied, now when I had a taste of heaven?' He asked himself.
Elijah noticed the shiver, that was why he kissed the wound. At least, that was what he was trying to tell himself. But deep down, he knew that was a lie. That was a sign of affection, they were both aware of that. Elijah saw it, when he, once again, looked at Damon, and got lost in his eyes. He was powerless to stop it, and their lips met again.
Even though the kiss started as gentle and sweet, it turned into a passionate one in a matter of seconds. Just like in his dream, Elijah pulled Damon on top of him and spread his legs. Damon kissed his whole body on the way down, and arriving at his destination, put his whole dick into his mouth and started sucking. Elijah moaned his name and griped the sheets, as Damon started fingering him at the same time.
''If you don't put your dick in there, I will end you, Damon.'' Elijah hissed, when Damon, for the fourth time, slowed his motions, prolonging the release.
Damon chuckled, sending the vibrations all over Elijah's body, then moved his fingers. Before Elijah could say anything, Damon pushed his dick inside the Original vampire and started pounding. Hard. And stroking at the same time.
''It's your turn, Damon.'' Elijah said, feeling an orgasm approaching. ''Bite me.''
Damon's eyes went wide. That, he didn't expect. Elijah, seeing the surprise, smiled and pulled him toward his neck. Finding the confirmation in Elijah's eyes, Damon vamped out and sank his teeth into Elijah's neck. He felt the same thing as Elijah did. A few seconds later, Elijah exploded, and Damon followed. After collapsing alongside Elijah, Damon licked the wound to close it up, and afterward did the same as Elijah. He kissed it, then pressed his lips on the Original vampire in a sweet butterfly kiss. In a way, it was a thank you kiss.
''What happened tonight doesn't change anything, Damon. You love him.'' Elijah spoke after a few minutes of silence. Was he telling that to Damon or to himself, he wasn't sure.
Damon looked directly into his eyes, and Elijah could swear he was able to see the young vampire's soul in those blue crystals. Those blue eyes were the purest eyes he had ever seen, in a vampire, in his whole life.
''I know.'' Damon said simply.
''Go to him. Tell him how you feel. Don't be afraid of love.'' Elijah advised, then smirked. ''But, first take a shower. Almost everyone downstairs is a vampire.''
''Right.'' Damon rolled his eyes, getting out of the bed. ''Wanna join in?'' He asked playfully, surprised at how he already missed Elijah.
Elijah nodded, feeling the same way.
After the quick shower, they got dressed, and decided Damon would go first, returning on the same garden path, and Elijah would follow couple of minutes later, by indoor stairs. Damon was just about to jump out the window, when he returned to Elijah, who raised an eyebrow at him.
''Never a regret, Elijah. I will never regret what happened tonight.'' Damon said, referring at what Elijah was wondering before. ''Some day we will meet again. Maybe then will be our time. We are vampires, after all, and have all the time in the world.'' He added, fighting back the tears that threatened.
He was gone before Elijah could stop him and he didn't see the tears in Elijah's eyes, or how one small one managed to escape.
Elijah grabbed on those last words like a drowning man. It wasn't much of a consolation, but it was something. Something to hold on to until that day arrived. It was a promise.
It took some time for Damon before he calmed himself enough to be around people who knew him, especially his brother. He didn't want anyone to notice his inner turmoil. Notice how his heart now belonged to both Alaric and Elijah.
/
''Where the hell were you?'' Stefan hissed, appearing next to him the second he walked into the room.
Damon raised an eyebrow and answered calmly as he could. ''I took a walk, had a lot on my mind. Didn't know I had to report everything to you, brother.'' He added sarcastically.
''Did you fall into a pond, or something? Because that could be one explanation why you recently showered. Oh look, Elijah is back! A few seconds after you! What a coincidence, don't you think so?'' Stefan asked, seeing the Original vampire walking in.
Damon could clearly hear disappointment in Stefan's voice, and see it in his eyes. And he felt like a child. ''It just happened, I didn't plan it. You should know, brother! Remember?'' He reminded his younger brother about his little indiscretion with Katherine.
Yes, Stefan did remember, and he would regret it for the rest of his life.
BEGINNING OF THE FLASHBACK
He had sex with Katherine while he was stuck with her in the tomb. The lack of blood, Katherine messing with his mind, him, being horny...those were all excuses, Stefan knew. But, it happened, and he couldn't change it, no matter how much he wanted to. After Elijah came with Damon, freeing him, he knew he needed someone to talk to, and who better than his brother. That night, he came into Damon's room.
''Something you want, brother?'' Damon asked, not taking his eyes from the book he was reading.
''I did something. And it's...''
''It's eating you alive. I know.'' Damon finished for him, closed the book, then looked at his brother. Any sarcastic remark he might've had, died on his lips, seeing his brother's eyes, and the pain in them. This was his baby brother who needed his help. ''Tell me.'' He spoke gently, glad to see a tiny trace of a smile in the corner of Stefan's lips.
And Stefan did. He told him everything. They talked for the rest of the night, repairing their broken brother's bond.
END OF THE FLASHBACK
''This is what you do, Damon. You sabotage things, just when they are about to get better. Don't do it this time. Because you will regret it for the rest of your life, trust me. You love him, he loves you. Don't do something to lose that, because we both know how rare it is to find love, especially for us.''
Suddenly, he heard a voice in his head. A familiar voice. A voice that send shivers down his body.
''Your brother is right.'' Elijah said. ''For us vampires, finding love, especially in humans, is rare. Don't lose it, don't lose the opportunity of being happy.''
''How...?'' Damon asked mentally, looking at the Original vampire.
''The blood exchange is still fresh in both of us.'' Elijah explained. ''That is why we can mentally communicate. And you are deflecting. He loves you and you love him. Why is it so hard for you to admit that aloud? Why are you afraid of love?''
''You know why. If you are in my head, you are well aware...'' Damon started, but suddenly lost for words. ''I'm not afraid.'' He added stubbornly.
Elijah laughed humorlessly. ''Yes, you are afraid. Afraid you will lose him, afraid you will lose what you have with him. So, it's better not to have it, right? You can't lose what you don't have. However, this time is different, Damon. If you don't speak up, you will lose him.''
''Elijah...'' Damon sighed.
''Elena was never meant for you, and I saw you didn't really love her. And Katherine, well, she was a selfish little tramp and you are better without her. She loves only herself, and that will never change. Alaric loves you. After everything you and him went through, how can you still have doubts?''
''You are forgetting one more person. Our connection works both ways. I can feel what you feel.'' When Elijah refused to answer, Damon glared at him. ''Well?''
''This is not our time, Damon. You were right. Some day we will meet again. Maybe then...'' Elijah said, looking at Damon across the room. ''Whatever this thing between us is, it doesn't change the fact that you love him, and he loves you. Stop making excuses!''
''Elijah...'' Damon started, but Elijah cut him off.
''No, Damon! You know I'm right. . HIM.''
Hearing the steel in Elijah's words, Damon felt a flick of pain in his heart. Elijah was right. He DID love Ric. But, he also loved...
''I know, Damon. I feel the same.'' Elijah said gently, confessing his true feelings.
Stefan watched his brother closely, noticed the sudden pain that crossed his face. Noticed the eye contact between Damon and Elijah. It was as if they were communicating mentally. 'But that can't be true! Unless...' His eyes widened in realization.
''I need a word with you, BROTHER!'' He said harshly and broke the connection between his brother and Elijah.
''Stefan...''
''NOW, Damon!'' He hissed, and practically dragged Damon with him, toward Bonnie.
''Bonnie, I need a favor. Can you do a spell around one room? I have to talk to Damon privately.'' He whispered in her ear, and she understood.
Privately, means no vampire. She nodded, and all three of them left the crowded room. Passing by Elijah, Stefan stopped then looked straight into his eyes.
''Stay away from this.''
Realizing that the younger Salvatore knew, probably everything, Elijah nodded.
/
Bonnie was confused, as much as everyone else. Something must've happend that got Stefan angry at Damon. Caroline looked at Klaus who was looking at his older brother. Looking back at Damon, Stefan and Elijah, she gasped. Her plan was crashing down and it was all her fault. She looked at her teacher then, and her eyes filled with tears.
''This is all my fault.'' She mumbled to herself, but Klaus, who was standing next to her, heard her.
''It's not, Caroline.''
''How can you say that?'' Caroline asked him. ''If I didn't plan this party, the dare, nothing of this would've happened! Poor Alaric.''
''Caroline. You couldn't have known my brother would respond like that. Hell, I didn't know!'' Klaus tried to calm her.
''Guys, what is going on?'' Rebekah asked, suddenly standing next to them.
''Nothing to worry about, sister. Just one small setback, that's all.'' Klaus answered.
''A setback? Seriously? You call this a setback? I can't believe it!'' Caroline glared at him, then she was off to talk to Elena.
Klaus sighed, and after Rebekah pleaded and pleaded, he told her what he suspected was going on between Damon and their brother. She couldn't believe what she heard. Okay, she did notice they were gone for quite some time, then returned as if they planned it, but she thought Damon loved Alaric. How can one kiss change everything?
Alaric wasn't stupid. And he wasn't drunk as he seemed to be. He noticed Damon was affected with the kiss he shared with Elijah. He noticed he left the room after talking to Stefan. He also noticed that the Original vampire wasn't among them. He noticed they were both gone, and returned almost at the same time. He noticed almost everyone was trying to distract him. He was sure something was going on. Something that involved Damon and Elijah, and his heart was breaking after witnessing the look between them, after which Stefan dragged his brother away. Something was definitively going on, but he was too afraid to find out what. His heart was telling him he was loosing Damon...
/
''So, tell me, brother, what is so important you had to share with me that couldn't wait till tomorrow?'' Damon asked casually, earning a punch in his face that send him flying to the floor, and he narrowed his eyes at Stefan when he got up. ''That's the best you can do?'' He taunted him.
''A blood sharing?'' Stefan asked in anger. ''Are you out of your mind? Not just sex, but a blood sharing as well?''
''Stefan...''
''No! You will listen to me now!'' Stefan yelled. ''What were you thinking, Damon? Don't you know what blood sharing is? How personal that is between two vampires? I knew you would do anything to sabotage and ruin what you have with Alaric, but this? I never thought you would go that far! Blood sharing is supposed to be something special, between vampires who love each other!''
''I know. And it was.'' Damon whispered, and his eyes filled with tears.
''What did you... No.'' Stefan's eyes widened in shock, and he looked at Damon.
His brother suddenly seemed lost. Torn. And he couldn't remember the last time he saw him like that. He couldn't remember the last time he saw Damon crying.
''I didn't plan it, Stefan. It just happened.'' Damon said through his tears, needing someone to confide in. And he told Stefan everything.
''You love him? What about Alaric?''
''I love him too. With all my heart. He means the world to me. Can someone love two persons at the same time?'' Damon asked, not knowing what to do.
''I don't know, Damon.'' Stefan sighed. '''But I do know you have to choose. Tonight. I stand behind what I said earlier. Alaric is the best thing that happened in your life. If you lose him, you will regret it. You love him. He loves you. And he will not be here forever.''
''Elijah told me the exact same thing.'' Damon smiled, but Stefan could tell it was breaking his heart.
''He told you to choose Alaric?'' Stefan was surprised, and Damon nodded.
''What are you going to do?" Stefan asked after a moment.
''The only thing I can.'' Damon answered.
/
Damon sighed after he and Stefan returned to the living room where everyone was waiting for them. After their heart to heart, he couldn't believe what he was about to do, but both Stefan and Elijah were right. Ric WAS the best thing in his life. He would have the time to explore this thing with Elijah in a couple of centuries, but for now, it was Ric he loved more. He walked toward the stereo, shutting the music. In an instant, all eyes were on him, and he gulped nervously. He walked toward the bar, where Alaric, who was sitting with Jeremy, raised an eyebrow when Damon stood in front of him.
''Speak from the heart, Damon.'' Elijah said mentally, and Damon did just that, knowing his words would break someone's heart.
''It's no secret we started on a shaky and rough ground.'' He started. ''I killed your wife, even killed you, in a self-defense, to be clear.'' He made a point, although that could be debatable, and Alaric rolled his eyes, knowing that. ''But, you put all that behind you when you helped save my brother. That punch you threw at me and broke my nose, I started to respect you after that. You didn't care I was a vampire that could kill you for that. Stupid, but...You treated me as a human... Not many people can say they hit me and stayed alive.
We started drinking together, drowning our feelings in the bottom of a bottle. Our friendship started then and there. You must've seen something good and worthy in me when you saved my life on Founder's day...
I've waited for over a century to find that one person with who I can be myself and not be judged, and I found it in you. I've trusted you with things no one knows. You've accepted me for who I am. With you, I don't have to pretend...
You push me when I need to be pushed, stop me when I'm crossing the line... I want to be a good person for you, because I don't think I could handle seeing the disappointment in your eyes...
When I was dying, I finally realized that somehow, somewhere down the road, my feelings for you have changed. I, no longer, saw you as a friend. I wanted to die with the memory of your lips on mine. When my wish was answered, I was ready. Ready to end it.
Then Stefan came with the cure. Things between us were awkward, for a while, after that, but eventually, we both walked over that. Nothing had changed, and at the same time, everything did. I could see it in your eyes, your actions, hoping you feel the same as me, but too scared to ask. Too scared of both possibilities. I was too afraid to say it aloud.''
''What are you trying to say, Damon?'' Alaric asked, tears forming in his eyes, and Damon looked straight into them.
''I'm not the person who would show my feelings so openly, but I'm doing this for you. I don't want to lose you, and I'm risking everything now... I'm trying to say that you mean the world to me. I'm saying that I want to be with you, only you, want us to be together. I'm saying...that...I love you. I love you with all my heart, truly and unconditionally. I love you, Ric!''
His speech left no one dry-eyed. Caroline was sniffing in Klaus's arms, happy that Damon came to his senses, and Stefan was holding Elena. He knew his brother would choose what his heart really wanted. Anna and Jeremy were smiling, happy for Damon. Even Bonnie had tears in her eyes. Noticing Kol was about to ruin the moment, she send him a warning look and he raised his hands in defeat. Rebekah was shocked to hear all that from, a usually closed, vampire, but secretly glad he finally opened up. She threw a look at her older brother.
What Elijah felt, no one, but Damon, could tell. His face was expressionless. On one hand, he knew he had Jenna, even loved her, but he could still feel Damon's lips on his, his blood running inside him... What happened tonight, between them, he never before felt such passion... Passion that walked hand in hand with love. They had an eternity to see if something could grow between them... The other part was happy Damon had found someone to love, and who loved him back.
''I love you too, Damon, and I want to be with you for better and for worse. Forever. And to show you how much I love you, I'm willing to do one thing that I'm sure you would never ask of me. I'm willing to turn for you.''
''You'll...turn?'' Damon stammered, his eyes wide. He would never ask Alaric to do that for him, and he was touched.
For the first time, he was someone's first choice. Ric's words brought tears to his eyes, and he had to blink them away. Because, Ric's words also meant something else. He felt happiness and pain at the same time. 'No, if he does that, I will lose Elijah.' He wasn't the only one surprised and shocked. Everyone else was as well. Not what they expected, that's for sure.
''You will not lose me, Damon.'' Elijah said mentally, hearing Damon's thoughts, and their eyes met. ''And he really loves you. Don't ruin that.''
''Yes. I'll turn.'' Alaric smiled, unaware of Damon's turmoil, then pulled, the still shocked, vampire, toward himself, and placed his lips on Damon's. ''I. Love. You.'' He said between kisses.
After the initial shock, Damon finally came to his senses, and returned the kiss. In a very short time, he was kissed by two men, and their kisses were different like heaven and earth.
'While Elijah's kiss was more passionate, more lustful, Alaric's one was what melted his heart and soul. It spoke volumes. Alaric's kiss meant forever. Alaric's kiss was a promise. A promise of their future together. A promise he will never leave him, or stop loving him. A promise of eternity of happiness.
Damon was in heaven because for the first time in his whole life, he loved and was loved back. His life now meant something. He had a purpose. To love and always be worthy of Alaric, his best friend, his lover, his forever.'
He threw a look toward the Original vampire, but he was gone. Damon knew he hurt him with his thoughts, with choosing Ric... He felt a flick of pain in his heart. Was it Elijah's or his own, he wasn't sure. He was sure of only one thing. He loved them both.
''I love you too, Damon. And I understand. This is not our time. Maybe someday...'' Damon heard Elijah's voice in his mind, and his heart broke in two.
/
''Mission accomplished.'' Caroline whispered to Elena and Bonnie, who were standing next to her, as they watched the scene in front of them.
The music was back on, and everyone else returned to dancing. It was safe to talk, without the fear of being overheard.
''You planed all this?'' Elena asked in disbelief.
''Of course!'' Caroline grinned. ''Nothing works better than a jealousy card.''
''You're insane! Damon could've been killed with that stunt of yours!'' Elena scoffed at her blonde friend.
''Oh, relax, won't you?'' Caroline waved her hand. ''That is why I chose Elijah for the kiss. My senses were telling me it was the best choice, and they are never wrong. And Klaus assured me Damon would be alright. However, I must admit I haven't counted on that little setback in the plan.'' She frowned.
''I repeat, you are insane!'' Elena glared at her.
''You say insane, I say brilliant!'' Caroline said brightly. ''Now that my matchmaking radar is back on, I need to find a new project.'' She looked pointedly at Bonnie.
''Why are you looking at me?'' Bonnie asked, then took a step back, shaking her head in realization. ''Oh no! Stay away from me, you hear?''
''But, Bonnie?'' Caroline whined, feigning hurt. ''My radar chose you.''
''There is no one who is interesting enough in Mystic Falls.'' Bonnie stated firmly. ''Let alone, who would want to date a witch.''
''Oh really?'' Caroline grinned, then looked at one person who was standing not far from them, listening, his eyes focused on Bonnie. ''What about him?''
Both Bonnie and Elena looked at the man Caroline pointed, and Bonnie blushed, when he raised his glass in a salute.
''I knew it!'' Caroline started jumping up and down, seeing the blush on Bonnie's face. ''My radar has never failed me before!''
''You are delusional! He is a vampire, I'm a witch. That could never work.''
''I'm not saying marry the guy!'' Caroline rolled her eyes. ''Go out with him, have sex with him! Enjoy the life! Where is that daring girl who proved she could be the one asking the guy out, not waiting for him to make the first move?''
''That guy was a vampire who tried to kill us. Remember, Caroline?'' Elena scowled.
''You are not helping, Elena, so but out!'' Caroline said sharply, and Elena only shaked her head. When Caroline got like this, there was no one, and no way, to talk her out of it.
''Why don't you work your skills on Rebekah, or on yourself?'' Bonnie tried her last card.
''Rebekah is quite busy kissing Matt, as you may see, and I have a date with Klaus tomorrow. If he can get himself out of Elijah's punishment. Which reminds me, I need a new dress. Now, stop distracting me. Go!'' She practically pushed Bonnie toward the smiling vampire.
''Hello, gorgeous! I knew you would change your mind.'' Kol said, and before Bonnie could say a word, he took her hand, twirled her around, then dipped down like a professional. ''I have moves you never dreamed of.'' He added, then pressed his lips on hers, in a gentle kiss.
''How and when did that happen?'' Stefan asked, joining the stunned Elena and grinning Caroline.
''Trust me, you don't want to know.'' Elena answered, pointing at her blonde friend.
''Oh.'' Stefan said in understanding.
''Everyone is paired!'' Caroline suddenly squealed, clapping her hands together, while looking around the room.
''What are you babbling about?'' Bonnie asked from across the room, strangely, not moving from Kol's embrace. It actually felt nice being there.
''Look!'' Caroline said, pointing at the people around the room. ''Everyone is paired up! Stefan and Elena. Matt and Rebekah. Anna and Jeremy. Damon and Alaric. You, Bonnie and Kol. And me and Klaus. Even Elijah is with Jenna. This was meant to be!''
''Caroline.'' Elena sighed. ''Don't start.''
''I'm just saying, after everything we've been through, in the end, we are all like one big and happy family. All the sacrifices, all the pain, all the loss...it was all worth it! It was worth of this! Of this moment!'' Caroline said, truly believing in her own words.
Everyone could hear the passion behind her words, and all of them, in the silence, looked around. And saw the same thing. Caroline was right.
Jeremy and Anna found their happiness, after losing too many people they loved and cared about.
Bonnie and Kol, a witch and a vampire, found passion. A work in progress, but they would get there, Caroline was certain of that.
Rebekah and Matt, she found someone who wouldn't treat her badly, and he found someone who wouldn't leave.
Caroline found someone who would treat her like a queen, and Klaus finally settled down.
Damon and Alaric found true love in each other. Love that came from a friendship, love so strong it would last for eternity. Even if Damon's heart belonged to both Alaric and Elijah. True love against the passionate love.
Damon and Stefan, brothers that lost their bond, sacred bond of family, after over a century of hatred and resentment, they started to be brothers again. Close once again.
And finally, Stefan and Elena. After everything they been through, they were still together, and had an eternity to looking forward.
As the first rays of sunshine slowly cut through the night, signaling the arrival of a new day, they smiled and agreed at the same time.
''Yes. It was worth it.''
They were a family.
AN/ Wow! That is what I said when I reread this, before posting. I didn't even realize it has more Delijah than Dalaric, and this is their story. I'm blaming Elijah for that! I was under compulsion. Yeah, that is what it was. My muse is already forming a sequel. The only thing I'm not sure if it will be Delijah or Dalaric. Or perhaps all three of them... Who knows? Anyway, I hope you like it, and please review.
I, also, want to say thank you, to all of you who have read, favorite and reviewed. Thank you, guys! It means a lot!
Also, if you have any idea for the sequel, let me know. Who to choose? Dalaric or Delijah?
