Intensity

Chapter One – Unexpected Appearance

Elena Pov.

It was a cool, damp evening in the town of Mystic Falls, Virginia, as a light breeze blew through the dark woods that sat before the huge Mikaelson Mansion- where a particular ball was taking place. Elena Gilbert took a deep breath as she looked out at the foggy woods from a quiet balcony off to the side of the manor where she hoped no one would disturb her.

Ever since she arrived, all she had been worried about was how Damon would ruin the chat Esther had arranged for herself and Elena to have- leaving Elena itching with curiosity ever since the invitation to the Mikaelson ball had arrived on her doorstep. Luckily, Stefan pulled through and; well, "disabled" Damon long enough for Elena to get into the room where Esther arranged for their talk to occur and back out within a few minutes.

One thing Elena knew for certain was that she never expected Esther wanting to help kill Klaus. Sure, she had been the key they all had been waiting and searching for, yet after the announcement of the Original peace came upon Mystic Falls when the coffin for the Original witch had been opened- an end to Klaus' rampage seemed hopeless.

Yet Elena couldn't help haven't doubts about the whole plan. Especially when she met Elijah's eyes when walking down the stairs. Was it really that wrong to want to kill Klaus even with the casualties that would definitely occur in-between? Yet Elijah helped her. He's always helped her despite his own brother wanting to sacrifice her and use her blood for his own deed- he was good.

But Klaus needed to be stopped. She needed to ensure Jeremy would be safe. He was her only family left and she wouldn't be able to live with herself if Bonnie, Caroline or any of the others were hurt more by Klaus' wrath- especially the both of the Salvatores. With all that had been going down the last few days, Elena couldn't help but feel more and more nervous that something; anything would take over and hurt the two brothers.

Elena knew she was hurting Stefan and Damon. She was really no better than Katherine- as much as it itched her to admit it- as she stringed along each brother; yet she couldn't help it. Stefan made her feel loved and protected while Damon left her wanting more and taking on risks that exhilarated her. But she needed to make her choice- what kind of a girl was she? No better than her ancestors'- that she knew for sure.

Elena sighed as she leaned on the while pine railing of the balcony, letting her hair fall out from her shoulders in front of her; the elegant music flowing in with the breeze as she shivered, watching her breathe come in in puffy clouds.

"Isn't it a little cold outside for that little dress of yours, sweetheart?" Elena froze as she heard an unfamiliar voice drawl with a faint English accent overtaking her words. Quickly turning on her heel, Elena's eyes widened as she set her eyes upon a brunette beauty. Dressed in a sleeveless midnight blue gown that reached below her feet- spilling onto the floor, the female had the clearest brown eyes that reminded Elena of Bambi; outlined with a smoky shade of midnight black, glossed lips outlined the crooked grin that made her eyes sparkle. A jeweled sapphire necklace sat on her neck with a proud elegance sparkled as Elena stumbled upon her words. "I could say the same." She replied with a little chuckle, still awed by her presence. The female looked like she was carved to be perfect yet the faint lightning scar on the left side of her forehead made up her perfections- the little imperfection only lighting up her facial features—yet Elena was sure, the scar left everyone wondering what was the story behind the mask.

"D-do I know you?" Elena stuttered on her words, her brows furrowed together as she wondered in thought as to why the brunette seemed so… familiar. The female chuckled as one of her ungloved hands reached up to tuck a loose stand of hair behind her ear as her hair was piled into an elegant bun on top of her head in a messy way- yet it worked- in a way Elena knew she wouldn't be able to pull off; as Elena noticed a lapis ring on her index finger- the ruby shinning proudly in a bloody stance.

"Elena-." Elena's brows furrowed more deeply at the sound of her name on a stranger's lips. "You need to stop Elijah from drinking the laced glass." Elena's eyes widened. How did she-

"Wh-what are you talking about?" Elena feigned as she tried to fish for information. Who was she? How did she know all of this? What was she? The brunette chuckled before turning on a much serious face expression.

"Listen to me, Elena Gilbert. You need to stop Elijah from drinking the wine or else Esther will kill off every single one of the Originals. I don't have much time- the toast is about to start and Elijah is looking for you- but if you don't stop him, every single vampire in this world will be in danger of dying." Then she gave Elena a lingering hard glance. "Even the Salvatore brothers."

Elena couldn't help the gasp that escaped through her lips as she made a step towards the brunette. "What are you talking about? Who are you? Isn't it right to get rid of Klaus?" She couldn't help the string of words that kept escaping her mouth as she tried to gain control of her words. What the hell would happen to Stefan and Damon- much less Caroline? By the time she had finished rambling on, she was standing in front of the brunette. She felt… comfortable in the female's presence; like something was telling her she should and needed to trust her.

She smiled, tilting her head and look down at Elena with another one of crooked grins. "It's not time yet, Gilbert. Soon." Walking away, she sent Elena a sparkling urge. "Find Elijah- tell him not to drink the wine, Elena."

"Wait! Who are you?" Elena called out at the female's retreating form. She only smiled.

"Bella." With that, she vanished, leaving Elena bewildered.

It only took her a few moments to snap out of her thoughts and rush back into the lively party, where couple continued dancing and chatter flooded the air like music. Yet Elena couldn't find the comforting presence in the whole party as she looked around for the familiar Original. "Elijah." She muttered, pushing through the crowds as polite as she could. There was only a few moments to spare, as she looked up to Esther; speaking to the crowd from her place at the top of the stairs.

"Elena?" Gasping, Elena looked up to see Elijah looking down at her with a curious glance, holding his wine glass in his right hand. She hadn't answered any of his questions when she first left Esther's room, yet something Bella had said urged her to stop Elijah.

As cheers erupted around her, Elena looked around- seeing everyone take a sip from their glasses, Elena looking back at Elijah with panic in her eyes. "Don't drink the wine; it's laced with my blood. Esther- she's up to something." She pleaded quietly, hoping Elijah was the only one who could take in her words.

Elijah's eyes widened, as he lifted the wine glass to his lips at Esther stare pointed at him- yet to Elena's relief, as he pretended to drink. Elena exhaled the breathe she didn't know she had been holding, as she looked up at Elijah's confused, hard glance- most likely thinking back to how she had lied straight to his face when claiming nothing had been wrong. Elena pleaded with her eyes to stop him from asking questions. Seeming as if he was complying, Elijah moved away towards Rebekah and Kol- as Elena was left to her thoughts to whether or not she did the right thing.

Yet as she caught the flash of the end of a midnight blue gown leaving the manor from the corner of her eye, she felt instantly relived- something in her gut telling her she made the right choice.

AN: I did it! I actually updated WHOO-HOO! It might have helped that I watched season 3 and am half way done season 4. :D Please! Do tell me what you guys think; and chapter one has been revised, so in-case you guys are reading this chapter after a while- maybe it would help a little to check it out again.

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Always and forever yours,

~Sleeping Fanatic