Chapter 10
"What are you doing?" Damon had walked in on them hugging. Elena was the only thing stopping him from seriously hurting Sage. She stepped out of his arms and smiled. She wasn't guilty about it so it was nothing after all.
"Hugging my brother. He sorta helped me with something." She didn't look like she were lying. What did she need help with that I couldn't do?
"Well, we should head out. We need to get to Stefan. We don't know where he is or anything." Elena shuddered a little at his name. Damon was puzzled. What was wrong? Did something happen last night?
"Yeah, if we run we can get to that first village today. Oh, Sage, let Damon fill you in. Some strange stuff happened last night. I'm going to look for a creek or something. Hmm. I'll be right back." They gave each other a look. Elena saying hmm was never a good sign they had learned from experience. So, as Sage was being caught up they silently followed.
She was running her foot over the ground. After, awhile she would shake her head no and move on. She couldn't find what she was looking for apparently. Finally, she must have found what it was because she patted her foot twice and water welled up from the earth and made a big puddle.
"Guys? Stop that. I feel like I'm being stalked. You're acting as if you've never seen a chick draw water from the earth. Oh right, you haven't." She wanted them to ignore this so they did. She didn't feel comfortable with all of these powers but she didn't have to depend on others and get them hurt in the process. Damon walked up and grabbed her waist.
"You made me jealous earlier." She rolled her eyes. Elena knew he hated it when she talked to Sage and didn't pay him enough attention. He needed to learn though. She can talk to guys if she wants to.
"Just brothers and sisters. You know this and I have something to tell you and Sage. It's very important and good. You won't ever believe it." She turned around and her smile was huge. She was very happy so whatever it was must help them in their search.
"Yes Princess? Sage come here." She was practically hopping up and down in delight. It was big news to say the least. She looked as if she were about to burst.
"I met someone in the Dark Diminsion. She could do everything I can do and more. She's a human too! I thought she was one of a kind but apparently me and her are more alike then we knew. So, before we left I contacted her and told her about my little problem. She promised she would try to come and with her determination I was sure she would be here but I wasn't sure so I didn't tell you. She did it though. She's here." Elena looked at one part of the woods and they all turned to look. She had been there the whole time, silently watching, and waiting.
None of them could sense anything abnormal about her. She was a very beautiful girl with brown hair and blue eyes. Not built like Elena, more athletic. She seemed to carry herself differently than any other girl any of them had met.
"You are?" She smiled and it took their breath away. She was more than beautiful. She was another Elena in her own way entirely. Her eyes twinkled and she laughed. Wow, Elena had competition.
"I'm Elizabeth. Most people call me Liz but whatever floats your boat is cool with me. I know Elena but who are ya'll?" A southern bell. They could listen to her all day long. Elena grabbed her hand and squeezed. They hugged and laughed a little.
"This is Damon and Sage." They both shook her hand. Damon didn't want to but he noticed how soft her hands were. She wasn't pale like Elena, Liz was tanned. Not that fake tan either. It was a natural glow that showed she worked outside a lot or layed out in the sun for fun. The pink shirt and shorts she was wearing brought out her eyes and made them more perfect.
"So, when are ya'll gonna talk or are we gonna stand around here all day? Wastin' daylight." She didn't wait for permission. She started walking and Elena immediately sped up to keep up with her new best friend. They had to catch up and talk.
"How have you been? I didn't think you would make it." Elena was talking more than usual. Sage noticed that Liz made Elena nervous and that was something that didn't happen often. Liz flipped her hair into a ponytail and some sunglasses that seemed to appear out of thin air were on her eyes in a flash.
"Ya know the usual. Boss got me trainin', workin', fightin', and practicin'. About the same as ya left me I suppose." Both of the guys were studying her. What did she do? Surely this innocent looking girl didn't do any of that. "Ya'll think I'm innocent?" She laughed and so did Elena. They listened to her laughter for awhile. It was musical and had a sing-song pitch to it. The country accent adding a characteristic to it.
"I'm sure you are. You look like you haven't ever done anything dangerous in your life Liz. What did you do while you were in the Dark Diminsion? Model?" Damon would torment the new girl because he had an attraction to her that he was trying very hard to deny. He had just called her a model without knowing it. He didn't want to feel this way about anyone else, only Elena. He wanted it to stay that way too.
"You're right, Damian is it? I've been pampered my whole life like darlin' Elena here. No offense. What would I model for, Slaves R' Us? I doubt it." This girl had an attitude like Damon's. It easily made Elena's look like a baby throwing a little fit. She flaunted it and Sage and Elena were both sure the two attitudes would clash soon.
"It's Damon and you looked pampered. Miss Priss if you ask me. I doubt the modeling though because I'm sure Slaves R' Us would have wanted Elena for the cover girl instead of you." Liz had a very good temper and could keep it under control. She had only one button and nobody ever found it. She could push others buttons but rarely did someone push hers.
"Pet names already? I haven't even been asked out on a date yet. I'm honered. Really Dresten, that's the best you could do?" He was aggrivated. What girl couldn't remember his name? He loved it though. Elena was momentarily forgotten.
"It's Damon and I assure you, I can do better." She just laughed. The connection between the two was instant.
"I'll believe it when I see it. Until then I'm stickin' with what I say." He wanted to shake her and kiss her.
"You're good, or so I'm told, but not great so don't try and take charge around here. This is Shinichi's star ball not the real world." She grabbed Elena's arm and made her look at her.
"Did you tell them? No, you didn't I already know. We should fix that. How great do you think Elena's powers are?" She was going to explain something to them but also brag and leave them wanting more at the same time.
"Amazing. It's wonderful. She said you can do the same but more. What's more?" She had mischief in her eyes and Damon was more interested than before. He didn't know why but he was.
"Nothin' really. I probably do the same thing. I'm not that powerful." You can't tell what she is thinking behind those beautiful, blue, dangerous eyes. They twinkled when something was funny and that was the only emotion you could really see on her face. A mock laughter at someone or something at all times.
"Well, you two should get back here with us and not run off." The girls looked at each other and had a silent conversation. Damon didn't like the look on Elena, Liz showed no emotion. She could school both me and Elena with the mask and smirk he assumed.
The girls ran and jumped into the air. They instantly changed into tigers. Elena and her beautiful gold and blue. Liz was a rainbow. She looked at Elena and shook her fur. She made herself a perfect match to Elena. Twin tigers. Both gold and blue now.
"Whoa, you're taller though." Elizabeth just shrugged. You could hear the attitude in it. This would be a fun trip. The two girls trotted along side Damon and Sage and jumped around. Elena needed this he thought.
Damon? Liz knew he could hear her, she just wanted to double check.
Yes? She bumped into his shoulder and he pushed back. She was testing him for something but what, he didn't know yet. She didn't seem fragile like Elena did but he also knew Elena wasn't fragile anymore.
You're a smart butt. Plain and simple. He laughed at this. Elena and Sage looked at him like he was crazy and he just shook his head and pointed at the Elena look-a-like.
You are too. You're also very opinionated and rude. She rolled her eyes at him. Those beautiful blue eyes that he found himself staring at. She shook her whole body again and made her fur all black to match Damon. That was pretty cool.
I have never denied it and I never will because I know for a fact I am. Ya'll look tired. Ya'll want me and Elena to carry ya'll? He looked at her. Even as an animal the attitude was shown with every move she made. She liked power and being in charge. She dared anyone to challenge her and Damon did like a challenge.
You want me to ride you? I knew you had the hots for me. She put her nose to his side and shoved. She rough-housed a lot. He enjoyed it because he was actually playing around, which he didn't ever do.
Oh yes, I've loved you since I first laid eyes on you and no actually. Elena would probably want to give you the ride. I will give the cutie Sage there one. The two tigers switched sides and Sage got on Liz. Jealousy flared. Why? He shouldn't feel this way about her and he was determined to forget her but it wasn't happening.
Elena and Elizabeth were alike but different. Appearances of coarse but Liz voiced herself more. Played more. Pushed buttons more and probably wouldn't mind killing someone if she hasn't already. Sage was laughing very hard all of the sudden. Elena was usually the only one who could get a genuine laugh out of both of the guys but Liz had already succeeded. Either Elena was making them softies or she was as irresistable as Elena. Neither looked to good. He was still laughing. Tears rolling down his eyes from laughing so hard. Elena hadn't even done that.
"She's really funny but also very slow. Am I too much for you?" She let out a growl at this and she must have said something to Sage because he quickly tightened his grip. She took off like a rocket. Faster than any vampire could've went. Damon should've pursuaded Liz into letting him ride on her instead of Elena. He loved Elena but was feeling a strong pull for the new girl. He didn't love Elena as he once had or Liz wouldn't have crossed his mind twice.
Chapter 11
Elena tried to keep up with her. It was hard and she couldn't do it. Liz was so fast. Everything she did was perfect. She did these sorts of things for a living though. What bothered her the most was the way Damon and Sage seemed to like her better already. Damon's every thought was Liz, Liz, new girl, and Liz. She didn't know if she should be happy or sad but she decided happy was the best and she didn't mind them together at all. She could see the connection surely they felt it between them. It had only been an hour and they seemed to love each other but Elena knew Liz's past and she knew how much Damon would have to work to earn a spot in her heart. Well, her choice between the two brothers would be easier. Stefan was her choice and she knew it. She was very joyful yet sad still.
Damon was mad. Sage got to go with Liz and he wanted to. He instead went with…who..Elena! He had forgotten her name. Wow! While in the middle of running Liz looked up at Sage and his brown vest that showed off his chistled chest. She shook herself for the third time that day and turned brown. She was amazing.
Nobody likes a show off and I like your rainbow fur better. Damon could see her shaking her head. He gave her a compliment/insult and she didn't know if she should be offended or grateful.
Apparently you like a show off since you are one. I like to match whoever is riding me. Sage here, is not a rainbow therefore I am not a rainbow color. I'll remember what you said about you liking it better next time so I can remind myself not to stay that color. Just to make you mad. Anything would match Sage though so I could actually turn back. He goes good with everything. He wanted to rip Sage off her and claim his rightful spot so they could run together.
You like Sage? Why was he asking this? He shouldn't care but he did. It would crush his dreams if she did.
Jealous? Nope, so don't worry. I won't steal your man. He let out his breath that he hadn't noticed he was holding. He reached down and threw a handful of rocks at her. They were headed straight for her but they bounced off a force field of some kind. Haha.
What? Is there anything you can't do? She came to a stop then. Sage jumped off her back and scratched her chin. She playfully snapped at him. Grrr. That was his job. She changed back and glanced at Elena. Damon got off but she didn't change. They must have some plan.
"We're at the first village. Stefan is not here but they have something I want and need before we start this journey. You guys can have a snack and I'm going with Elena to do a few things. Go have fun. Don't hurry back." All of them were thirsty/hungry. "You can change now. He's gone." She changed back and tears were streaming down her face.
"I should be happy. Me and Stefan will have no problems. He's struggling to keep away from you." Liz walked into town after hugging Elena and making her stop crying. Everyone stopped and stared at the two. The beauty of them and one had a faint glow that drew everyone around near to them. They hadn't noticed before because of the shade in the trees but Liz glowed or glittered was more like it. She had a translucent shimmer.
"I would never do that to you. Why are ya'll starin' at me? I'm sure ya'll have girls here. Stop it." Elena laughed. Her sadness forgotten for a second. Plus, that accent she had and the attitude made the perfect mix. She was very funny.
"You sparkle." She looked down and smiled. She made it slowly fade away. She would pass it off as the sun hitting her and making it look that way. Elena was right though. Damon was trying very hard to ignore his feelings. She was trying to do the same thing but she could also hide it better than him. Years of practice and years of hurt did it to you.
"Forget you saw that. Sorry ya'll. Where are my manners? I'm Elizabeth and this is Elena. We need help. We are princesses from a different land and her lovely fiance has been kidnapped and brought here. If you've seen him I would like to talk to you. He looks like him." She pointed to where Damon was stepping into the clearing. People gasped. Sage followed him and the crowd seemed to take a step back as the two came closer.
"Who are they?" Someone finally spoke up. The two men looked more frightening than the girls. The people were weary of letting the two vampires stay with them.
"Our Uncle Sage accompanied us so we wouldn't get hurt and this is…" Elena quickly cut her off. She wanted it this way. It would be easier for her. Liz narrowed her eyes but other than that didn't show any emotion.
"Her fiance. We will be married on the same day. Sisters always marry on the same day and we can't unless we find my love first." Liz's look couldn't be deciphered. Why did she have to be so good at hiding that. Mischevious.
"Yes, can we stay here tonight and leave tomorrow? We won't be of any inconvenience." Elena looked at Liz. Her voice sounded different. Tense almost.
Damon was shocked. Elena made it where they couldn't even kiss in public without them making the whole story look like a lie. He didn't mind it though. Liz looked very happy which didn't mean much other than she was fooling everyone around her. The spectators began looking at the both of them. You could hear their thoughts. Why weren't they acting like they were a couple? Damon didn't know how she would feel about it.
Try not to enjoy it too much. She thought at him. Enjoy what? She had walked up to him and laced her fingers through his. Currents ran up and down his arm the whole time. He was trying hard to hide it but he was sure she could see it. He loved it. He didn't have to pretend at all.
I'll try not to wince. I'm a good actor after all. She smiled up at him and gave him a loving look which he echoed in his own gaze. Except for the smirk that played on her lips. The girl took nothing serious. He wanted her though. This is what real passion felt like.
Looks like you're a great actor or I'm so good that they totally forget you. Either way, I'm better. His smile grew bigger. Always so competitive. They were still staring and gazing into each other's eyes when Damon slowly tucked a piece of hair behind her ear then he kissed her. If somebody would've asked he would put it off as good acting and doing anything to win over a crowd. You couldn't fake this feeling though. Did she feel the same?
She broke off the kiss first. Had anyone ever done that to him? He didn't think so. What? Acting not good enough? She didn't pay him any attention though. She was staring at Elena. She was heartbroken at seeing Damon kiss and possibly love Liz already. You could hear how he felt in his every thought.
Your acting is good. Your kissing sucks. He was frozen. Nobody had told him that. She smiled brightly at him. He thought the kiss was amazing. Even better than his and Elena's. He set his mind to try again and wow her the next time. She left him standing there as she follwed Sage into their new house.
Would Elizabeth and Damon have to share one? The guide gave them a four bedroom house but it didn't look as if he were planning on anyone using it. Elena let it sink in and she realized she was happy for them. Elena and Sage were already in their rooms which were really nice for a jungle house. Finally, Liz and Damon were assigned a room.
"We want to wait for the wedding day before we sleep in the same bed. Can I have a separate one?" The guide smiled at her. That was a good way to gain respect in their culture.
"Yes, we kept an extra room in-case you didn't want to sleep with him yet. We didn't know if you did that sort of thing. You will gain more acceptance." Elizabeth smiled and the girl fell under her influence. Elena came into the room and joined her. With both of the beautiful girls together it was hard to stand.
"Thank you. We will join you all in the morning. We must sleep. We have traveled far." Elena announced and the guide took her leave. "Why did you stop talking your normal way?"
"Even they know that princesses don't talk like I do. If it makes you feel better I will only talk like that when we're around the others. Ya'll should really sleep, I mean it. I'm startin' your trainin' tomorrow so you need to rest up. I'll tell them the same because they have to keep up with us." Elena hugged her and walked to her room.
Lock your door. Liz was becoming everyone's parent it seemed like but they needed it.
Yes mom. They both laughed for a second then Liz went to enforce the rules with the guys. Sage, easy. Damon, not so much.
Chapter 12
"Do not argue with me. Rest up. You two will have to keep up wth us. Sage listened why won't you?" Damon casually lounged against the wall, flashing his famous two-second smile.
"I'm just not sleepy. I can do that when I'm dead." You are dead she thought but didn't voice. She thought he already knew what she was thinking about anyway.
"Well, I'm going out. They have a bar and I just love that kinda stuff. Lock your door while I'm gone." She walked out and began to shut the door but something was in her way. He didn't know that she could still shut it even with him using all of his strength.
"You will take me with you. I need more excitement." She rolled her eyes but let him come. She had always hated going clubing by herself and he was the only one still awake. They both needed sleep but both were too stubborn to give in and do it.
"Fine, I have to change first. Walk with me and watch this." He followed her outside quietly. He didn't know what she was doing but he thought he'd like what was going to happen. She walked into the woods where nobody could see her.
"Thought you were changing?" She was leaning on a tree laughing. He was mesmerized by it. He didn't love her he kept telling himself over and over.
"I am. I said watch." She walked behind the tree and came out on the other side with an entirely different set of clothes on. All black, like Damon. He was shocked. She could do everything.
"What was that?" His eyes were wide but he noticed she looked good in black. Damon always noticed what her and Elena was wearing.
"Really? I don't think I look good in black. Throws off my hair. Maybe.." She repeated the process but this time she had on a white strapless shirt that showed off her entire belly with white shorts. "white?"
"Wear that one." She shrugged. She liked this once the most. It really was her favorite outfit and with Damon looking at her with such passion she remembered why she decided to wear it. She didn't want to like him but she did. Everytime they touched electric currents went through her arm. Everytime their eyes met she could feel the pull they had over each other. She loved his attitude and he loved hers. (Even if it drove them both crazy.)
"Ok, lets go. Ya can eat while we're out here. Can ya hold your liquor?" He grabbed her hand and pulled her close. They both loved being close to each other and the feelings that came with it. He couldn't even see her aura but he was sure it was beautiful.
"Of coarse. I've had hundreds of years to perfect it." She rolled her eyes. How could she resist him like that? It made him more persistant. Why did vampires think just because your old means you can do it perfectly.
"Good, I hope you can keep up with me. I can drink any man under the table just so ya know. Can we go now? Please?" They walked hand in hand so people wouldn't be suspicious she told herself but really, she just wanted to.
The clubs were great. They had live singers and anybody in the crowd could sing if they wanted. Elizabeth didn't lie. She really could drink just about anyone under the table. She danced everybody off the floor and made everyone stare in awe. Her dance partners were just there so she could bump against. Damon didn't like her bumping against other guys and he walked up to her while she was sitting at the bar again.
"May I have this dance?" She looked up into those dark black eyes and nodded. After downing her twentieth drink it looked like she was still sober. She was sober. Her head was clear and she had complete control over her body.
"Yeah, think you can handle it?" He really didn't know. She was awesome but he did have years of practice. He pulled her into his arms and he lead her to the dance floor. They were animals. They pushed up against each other the whole entire time. Bodies always touching. He ran his fangs down her neck and she shivered. She did the same thing with her teeth. She was driving him crazy. They were panting and sweating the whole time. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the two. Their eyes were locked the entire dance. Passion flowing through them.
"Yes, I can handle it." He said as they finally pulled apart. Sweat dripping down both of them making them look even more perfect. She laughed and walked to the bar. She ordered some shot and quickly drank it. She leaned over and whispered into the bartender's ear. Damon didn't like how close they were but he was also confused. She turned around and winked at him Trust me. The thought came to his mind and he just shook his head.
"Attention everyone. A lovely woman wants to sing for you all. I'd like for you to give her your full-attention. Elizabeth come on up." She walked onto the stage and looked shy. Damon knew this was just a show. The girl didn't have a shy bone in her beautiful, tanned body. People clapped but most of the guys whistled. Damon gave each of them a deadly stare and they quickly shut-up.
"Thanks guys. Here's a favorite of mine that I sing a lot around my home town. Ya'lls clubs are a lot more fun though. A band named Nickelback sings it and I'd like to dedicate it to my fiance Damon. Yes men, I am sadly taken. Sorry." He smiled at what she said. It felt nice to be someone's fiance. Even if it was only fake. He turned around and looked at all the guys and bowed. Liz laughed but began to sing.
She could sing really good. Great. Magnificent. Damon was hypnotized. The way she danced. Her eyes never leaving his. The song matching the two of them perfectly except for the end when the two get caught by the dad. That wouldn't happen. He had heard it once. Animals by Nickelback. He loved her and was still slightly trying to fight it. He listened to the entire song without breaking eye contact.
When she finished he clapped the loudest. Many men whistled but he tried really hard to ignore it but it wans't working too well.
"Amazing. I didn't know that you could sing." She smiled but looked sad. He didn't know why but he wanted to figure out what was causing her pain and make it simply go away.
"You don't know a lot of stuff about me but yeah. While I lived in Mississippi I sung in bars a lot. Money was great because the drunks pay the best." He wanted to know everything. Why was she sad? He still didn't understand. He wanted to learn the things he didn't know. They were walking out and he was letting her lead. Then, he seen a guy grab her butt as she walked by. Damon cracked. He let out a growl and flew across the room, punching him square in the jaw.
"Stop Damon." He had been about to sink his teeth in but she stopped him. Those two little words did wonders on him. She didn't want him to hurt the guy. "I'm not Elena, I can handle myself and so can she. We are not a couple of damsels so calm down." He knew both of them were powerful and didn't need his help but he was a gentleman and he wouldn't let them be touched when it wasn't wanted. She helped the man up.
"Sorry but don't ever touch a girl if she ain't yours." He laughed in her face, not taking any of it serious.
"Oh babe, don't you know, you are mine. I claim you. I own you." Damon let out a growl. Nobody owned this girl. She owned everyone around her but nobody could rein over her.
"I got this! Keep cool!" He stopped. Damon had heard something in her voive. He had never seen her mad. He had found that one and only button. She tried to keep it hidden. "If you beat me in a fight, you can have me. I promise." He smiled. This guy was very cocky. He was huge and sadly a vampire. She didn't stand a chance he thought. "Outside please." He walked in front of her as everyone came out to watch. Damon right beside her, ready to stop it at once if she happens to lose. He crouched ready to attack.
"Don't let me mess up that beautiful body. I wouldn't want to hurt it, yet." She closed her eyes and growled. She didn't belong to anyone. It brought back memories of her past. He would soon learn. He grabbed her arms and she let him. Lure him in she thought. "This will be easy." She laughed. She twirled and kicked him in his jaw again, causing it to break.
"Yes, very easy." She stood up straight. Ready for the next attack. He came again with fangs bared. She moved her eyes toward the nearest tree and he was thrown through the air. She was on him in less than a second. Punching him repeatedly in his face. All her power directed to her arms. He was losing blood and quickly. A stick was stuck in his arm from when he hit the tree.
"Liz! Stop! You will kill him!" She hopped off. He pushed her one and only button and now regretted it. "You're lucky I hit your face, it only made it better! You wouldn't last a day in my life! We fight to kill! I have scars to prove it! Pick another time when nobody else is here and I will show you!" Damon pulled her along and she was breathing heavy. She couldn't stand it. She proved in the Dark Diminsion nobody owned her. She was not property.
"Thanks, I would've killed him. You can take the girl from the streets but ya can't take the streets from the girl." He laughed but could see how much pain she was in. Mentally she was hurt beyond words. He could tell the Dark Diminsion had ruined her.
"Your temper is prehaps worse than mine." She laughed and hugged him. He loved how close they were.
"No, he just pushed my button." He thought over what the boy had said. Nothing seemed bad except him grabbing her.
"Which is?" She planted a kiss on his neck. She thought she liked him a lot. He thought he loved her. They were both wonderful for each other.
"Can't say. I don't talk about my past and if I tell ya it will lead to that. You don't talk about yours either so don't ask again." He just shook his head yes but was very curious. They kissed before heading home. Sage greated them.
"Elena thinks you two are asleep. Both of your doors are locked. So, go through your windows and get in that way." Liz laughed. "Yes?" She just grabbed Damon's hand. They both turned invisible. She walked through the doors with no problem. Damon was stunned yet again. Everything she did was so perfect.
Show off. Elena was asleep on the couch. It was five in the morning. Liz was glad that she listened to her and got some sleep because she would need it.
If ya got it, flaunt it. He loved her. He sounded like a broken record in his own mind. They both had the same theory. He loved to show off his power when he could.
My thoughts exactly. We have lots in common. They walked through Damon's door and she changed them back but kept their hands linked.
"Will you stay in here tonight?" He didn't know why he was asking her this. It just came over him. He really wanted her to stay but he didn't want her too. He was torn in two.
"I don't think so Pretty Boy. I like my room better." Pretty boy? He heard the double meaning of her words. He laughed at her.
"Well, Miss Priss, we can sleep in your room." She was glad he caught on. She grabbed his hand and changed again. He almost lost his grip walking through her door and he wondered if you could get trapped like that. They could talk all night but all they did was kiss once, let her magically change into her pj's, and Liz was asleep with Damon following.