CH 2:
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Damon's POV:
"Elijah?" I ask. "What do you want?" I realize I may sound harsh, but I just woke up and have no interest talking to the original vampire standing in front of me.
"Damon, I recently came across some information I believe you would be interested in." Elijah said calmly, ignoring Damon's curt tone.
"I really don't know what information you could possibly have that would interest me. If Barbie is in danger, go Stefan and Elena are in New York right now, although Alaric is here, so you could go find him." I remark, walking to the kitchen to make myself a cup of blood. "Want anything?" I add to Elijah, who has followed me into the house. I really need to get someone to own this place so vamps can't just walk in.
"Do you remember a werewolf name Sarah Peters, you probably met her a little less then 16 years ago?"
"I didn't even really know werewolves were a real thing until Mason Lockwood, so I'm going to go with no." He studied my face, searching for a sign that I was lying.
"Well then, do you remember a woman named Sarah Peters? She was a brunette, about average height, you probably would have met her in or near New Orleans." I haven't been to New Orleans in almost 16 years… and I do remember getting a little bit drunk… and pretty much nothing else about that night.
"I can remember getting too drunk in New Orleans almost 16 years ago, and I suppose it was possible I met this woman, and I'm guessing we did more then just meet." Elijah flinched a little at this description; this woman seems to be of some importance to him, like a close acquaintance or friend.
"You did indeed, and she ended up with child. The child was born perfectly healthy, but Sarah died an hour after giving birth. The girl is now with another family in Maryland."
"How is that even possible? I'm a vampire, I can't have children, and even if it is true, why are you only telling me now?" I'm a dad? How does that work? It's a girl… I have a daughter. Will she want me as part of her life? Does she know she may not be human?
"Sarah was a werewolf, but I'm still not sure how it happened. As for the second question, I recently acquired some of Sarah's old journals, and was able to figure out from those that you were the father. She refused to tell me, she said she wanted to keep you out of the picture." Elijah looks at his feet and then back at me, almost avoiding
"Wait… you said she is with a family in Maryland. Do you know where she is?" A burning desire to see the girl I helped create and learn everything I can about her becomes apparent in my stomach. I have to see her.
"Yes. I would appreciate you not just barging in and ruining her life, but of course, that is up to your discretion. Her name is Lily Jacobs and she goes to Bethesda-Chevy Chase high school in Bethesda, Maryland." Elijah picks up the briefcase I didn't realize he had and starts walking towards the door. "I must go, I have business to attend to in New Orleans."
"Tell Barbie I say hello."
"I shall. Goodbye, Damon." I watch him leave as I pull out my cell phone and dial a very familiar number.
"Alaric, I'm going to go out of town for a while. I'm not sure how long I'll be gone."
"What? Damon, you know you may not be able to come back…" The stress in Alaric's voice is prevalent despite him trying to hide it. Of course I know I may not be able to come back, if I'm gone too long the town will notice that I don't look older, but I have to go.
"I know Alaric. I'll try to be gone for as short a time as possible, okay."
"Typical Damon," I hear Alaric whisper under his breath, "Can I ask why you feel the need for a sudden departure? You're being awfully mysterious."
"I just need some time… away. I'll talk to you soon, bye Ric." I quickly answer and hang up the phone before he can ask me any more questions. I stuff some clothes and things I'll need into a suitcase and head to my car. It's a pretty long drive to Bethesda, Maryland.
Lily's POV
School has been out for a week, and Annabelle has ditched me for Jack Forester. Again. So instead of going to the pool or doing my nails with my best friend, I'm sitting on the couch, eating frosted flakes out of the box, and watching Sesame Street because nothing else is on.
Humming the tune to the Sesame Street theme song, I head upstairs to get dressed. I go to my dresser and pull out a pair of jean shorts and a black tank top. As I put the clothes on, I start humming.
"Sunny day, sweeping the, clouds away…" I giggle to myself. I haven't sung in a long time – I love doing it, but I'm not that great. My younger brother, Zach, always yells at me when I start singing, but he's at basketball camp. I walk back downstairs and plug the microphone into the Wii and put the Broadway karaoke disc in. I pick Don't Rain On My Parade from Funny Girl on, because it's such a fun song.
"Don't tell me not to live, just sit and putter, life's candy and the sun's a ball of butter. Don't bring around a cloud to rain on my parade." I belt out the words to the song I know by heart. As I continue through the song, I lose track of the world around me. "Nobody, no, nobody, is gonna - rain on my parade!" I finish singing to the applause of Annabelle, who must have slipped in while I was in my own world.
"Your mom, uh, forgot to lock the door, so I let myself in."
"It's fine." I remark, my cheeks red with embarrassment. "I thought you'd be with Jack right now."
"You're my best friend, remember? I wasn't going to abandon you this whole summer."
We both start laughing and I feel myself let go of the breath I hadn't realized I was holding.
"Want to paint our nails and watch some more TVD? I can't believe Klaus has no idea Elena is alive."
"I know! If Stefan turns his humanity off I'm going to cry." She turns on the TV and I go to get the nail polish, feeling much better about the summer ahead of me.
So, what'd you guys think? This chapter is a little bit longer because I'm starting to get more into the groove of the story. Future chapters should be longer, and I plan on having a more regular posting schedule once I get the story up and running. Thanks for reading, please review!
