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Chapter 2

Elena awoke the next morning long before the alarm clock went off. She sighed as she rolled on her side to see the time. She still had about an hour before she was to meet Elijah for coffee. She climbed hesitantly from the bed wanting to disappear under the covers and forget everything. As promising as it was she knew there was no escaping the truth she had to tell Elijah today. She definitely needed a shower and a new feel on the day something her favorite soap always gave her if nothing else ever did. About 10 minutes later Elena emerged feeling better. She quickly chose something to where and made her way down stair with her hair piled into a pony tail. She found Alaric sitting in the kitchen over a cup of coffee and a bottle of aspirin.

"Rough night?" she asked as she searched the kitchen for her car keys.

"When I remember I will let you know." He laughed only to wince at the sound of his voice.

"I'll hold you to that." She laughed.

"So how was the party last night with the Originals?" he asked taking a sip of coffee and studying Elena carefully.

Elena found her keys and turned to Alaric's waiting eyes.

"It was eventful and complicated." She admitted only wincing inside as she heard her words replay over again in her mind.

"How so?" Alaric inquired.

"It's a long story can I tell you later? I have somewhere to be in a few minutes." She asked hoping he wouldn't push the issue.

"Elena you know you don't have to answer to me right?" he told her.

"I know Alaric, but I will tell you tonight over dinner. Ill cook." She offered smiling.

"Well since you threw food in and twisted my arm." He smiled softly.

"Thanks, I'll see you later." She smiled and grabbed her keys. Elena went to the front door and opened it just as Damon was about to knock.

"Well hello Elena where are you off to?" Damon asked sarcastically.

"Alaric's in the kitchen" Elena said and moved past Damon onto the porch. Damon stepped in her way.

"You still mad at me?" Damon said pouting his lips.

"I was never mad at you Damon, but I have to go." She said and he moved to the side to let her pass.

He watched her bound down the stairs before climbing into her car. He then turned his attention back to Alaric in the kitchen. He shut the door and moved to the only friend Damon could say he had. Elena had managed to get into her car without a scene from Damon which was a miracle in itself. She drove to Bonnie's house. She parked her car outside and climbed out looking around her. Bonnie lived in a house similar to Elena's. There were flowers that surrounded her house and to the average passerby it would appear to be a beautiful purple flower but Elena knew better; It was Vervain and highly toxic to Vampires. Elena climbed the steps and knocked on the door. She waited a few minutes before Bonnie opened it.

"Elena what's up?" she asked stepping on to the porch closing the door behind her.

To Elena that meant that her dad was home. He had no idea that bonnie was a witch and she intended to keep it that way so he would be safe no matter what.

"I have a problem" Elena said as she took a seat on Bonnie's porch.

"You mean a magic problem" Bonnie added smiling as she took a seat beside her.

"Was it that obvious?" Elena admitted.

"No not really but I have known you since we were kids." Bonnie pointed out.

"Touché" Elena chuckled.

"How can I help?" Bonnie asked.

"Well you remember how I told you I had met with Esther and she wanted to talk with me?" Elena asked her. Bonnie nodded and Elena continued.

"Esther asked me to help her kill her family; that they were the reason she was sent back, to write the wrong she had done centuries ago." Elena told her.

"So what's the problem? The originals will be gone which means no more Klaus." Bonnie pointed out.

"I know that bonnie but I don't think all the originals should be killed. I gave her my blood since I'm the doppelganger and now I'm regretting the whole thing." Elena admitted.

"Wait a second the whole thing or someone?" she asked.

"Someone" Elena replied.

"Elijah" bonnie said not needing a response from Elena.

Elena nodded and bonnie sighed. Elena hoped that bonnie could break Elijah's ties to the others. There was no one else who could help her.

"I'll help only because Elijah is actually a decent vampire." She huffed.

"Really?" Elena asked smiling at her friend.

"Yes, but I need his blood in order to break it." She told Elena.

"When do you need it?" Elena asked.

"Tonight when the moon rises." Bonnie told her before standing up and dusting her pants off.

"Where?" she asked standing too.

"The old plantation" she added as she moved to the front door.

"Thank you Bonnie I'll see you there" Elena said as she made her way to her car. She climbed in and started it up. She left Bonnie's and headed into town to meet Elijah for coffee. Elena finally arrived about five minutes later and saw Elijah standing outside the coffee house. He wasn't in his usual suite; instead he wore a pair of dark denim jeans and a simple black button up shirt. Elena couldn't believe just how normal he looked. She parked her car and took a deep breath before climbing out and walking to where Elijah stood.

"Elena you look amazing as always." He said smiling at her.

"Thank you, you look very nice yourself." She pointed out as he held his arm to her. She took it naturally and they made their way inside. Elijah refused to let Elena purchase her coffee but did how ever let her choose the booth. She chose a secluded part of the café where Elijah and her could talk in private and not be disturbed. They took their seats and Elena grew nervous. She took a sip of her coffee and turned to Elijah. His attention returned to her.

"Elijah I need to tell you something." She spat out suddenly.

"Of course, but let me ask, did this have something to do with the conversation you had with my mother last night?" he asked.

Elena felt her face go pale white and her hands grew clammy.

"Yes, and before I say what I need to, I hope you don't hate me." She said looking down at her coffee cup.

Elijah lifted her chin with his fingers so their eyes could meet.

"I promise to not hate you." He said softly.