x Elena's POV
I walk back into the party after taking a break from the awkwardness of seeing Marcel. I hate that I have to be in this house, with him. Maybe I should just find Davina and leave. I can't help but feel like I want to leave New Orleans. Disappear forever. I think that's what I'll do. I turn to look around the crowd when I see her and Kol run through the front door. As soon as their eyes meet mine, I see the worry not only in Davina's eyes, but I swear there's a hint of concern in Kol's too. Well, that is weird. I head towards them. When I get to them, someone grabs my arm. I turn to look and find Klaus.
"Elena, I just wanted to thank you for today. Thank you for your forgiveness. Maybe we can start over after this?" What the heck? I yank my arm away. "What forgiveness Klaus? How on Earth could I ever forgive you? You're a monster, nothing more. I hope I never see you again after tonight." Klaus looks shocked to say the least. I think I can even see his eyes watering. I just turn and leave. The nerve on that guy…
x Davina's POV
That was a shocking altercation. I guess Elijah was right to worry. It looks like Klaus was starting to care for. Klaus looks like he's about to cry. I turn to him, even though I loathe him, "She's not herself Klaus. Give me a little while, I'll fix her. Then I'll send her to explain." He looks at me confused, his eyes hardening. "What would there be to explain? Obviously she's just as manipulative as the previous doppelgangers. I hope she leaves and I never see her again. Very few people can talk to me like that and live, she should consider herself lucky." He turns around and walks away. So I turn to Kol, "Let's go after her and get this done." We leave the compound and run after Elena, praying that she didn't disappear already like Elijah compelled her too.
x Klaus' POV
That doppelganger better by lucky she's even alive after talking to me like that. The irony was just too much. Aurora had the same tone when she said almost the same thing. Pure disgust was in both of their voices as they had said those cruel things to me. How could I have been so blind? Elena was just like Katerina and Tatia. They would never be able to love me, it would always be Elijah because he's the perfect brother. Never makes any mistakes, other than killing Tatia of course. I had felt stronger for Elena than he had felt for the past doppelgangers in that one moment. She better not show her face again.
x Elena's POV
I got to my apartment and starting packing immediately. I know I was going to stay in town for Davina but my hatred for Klaus is just too much. Just as I'm finishing packing, Davina and Kol rush into my apartment. I see the worry still in their eyes, but it turns to relief when they see me. "Why he really did a number on you love." I roll my eyes at Kol not knowing what he is even talking about. The only thing I can think he's talking about is the things Klaus has done to me. "He killed my aunt, Tyler's mom, and me for god's sake! Can you guys blame me for wanting to get out of this damn town?! He has the audacity to think I could ever forgive him! He's a monster, he deserves to die, not be forgiven!" Kol shakes his head, "Doesn't it feel weird to have all this hatred for him all of a sudden? I mean, you've been in town for over a week since you found out he was here. Why didn't you leave immediately is you hated him so much?" I stop and look at Kol. He has a point. Why haven't I left yet? I can't remember. "And I was talking about Elijah. Elijah did a number on you." Well, now I'm even more confused.
I glance at Davina and she gives me a small smile. "Don't worry, I'll fix it Elena." I nod, putting all my trust in her. It's weird how I trust her more than anyone already. She just reminds me so much of me. Broken. My head starts throbbing and I fall to the ground grabbing it and screaming. "It's okay Elena, I'm helping you." I glance up at Davina and decide to find out what her and Kol are talking about.
An hour later, I wake up and see Kol and Davina are still there. I look around and can tell I'm on my bed. I groan, getting their attention. "Elena!" They both say, looking relieve to see that I'm awake. "How long have I been out?" "It's been an hour Elena." I close my eyes for a second as everything rushes back. Elijah, the alley, the dance, Klaus… oh my god. "How could he?" My eyes start to tear up. I can't believe Elijah compelled me to leave town, and to hate Klaus. He was that worried that I may actually have feelings for Klaus. It worries me too, but I would NEVER compel feelings away. I stand up, "I have to go have a talk with a certain Original. Thanks Davina, and thanks Kol…" They stand up immediately and stop me before I walk out of the door, "Hold up darling, you said some pretty brutal things to Nik tonight. You need to be careful and you should probably bring back up just in case." I nod, remembering the altercation all too well. "Was he about to cry?" They nod, "I think he was," replies Davina. We walk out the door and head towards the compound, ready for a fight.
I walk through the doors and it's empty. Looks like the party ended early. Klaus screams, "The party is over!" He peeks over the balcony and sees me. He growls, "You have some nerve." He's about to attack when I left my hand and throw him against the wall. "Klaus, you don't stand a chance against me. My magic is tainted with vampire blood and doppelganger blood. I'm stronger than you could ever imagine." He looks at me, eyes widened. That's when Elijah comes in, "Elena, put him down!" I smile, it's time for the real action.
"There's the Mikealson I'm looking for!" I drop Klaus and turn to Elijah. He looks worried. "You have some nerve Elijah." He puts together the pieces when he sees Davina grinning. "No, you didn't Davina." She nods and gives him a proud smirk, "I was not going to let you get away with it. She's my closest friend." I glance at Klaus who looks concerned as to what was coming. "I can't believe you could do that to me when you claim that you care about me! I would never compel someone I cared about to up and leave town forever and to get rid of the one thing, that you knew may I add, that I treasure most about myself!" He starts to move closer and my anger hits a point where I can't control myself. I scream and lift my arms and push him backwards, breaking all the windows in the compound.
When Elijah gets back up, he looks at me with shock, "You have magic? How could I compel you then?" I can't believe that's all he has to say. "That's all you have to say to me? If you must know, I'm a special kind of traveler. I don't need others to do magic and I'm much more powerful than any witch that you have seen so don't bother to make any move against me. My power is at full right now due to my anger towards you." He looks hurt, "I would never hurt you." I chuckle not being able to hold back my tears, "Oh really? You don't think it hurt to find out that someone I trust betrayed me? And what? You don't mind hurting your brother?!" I look at Klaus and see he is still confused, "Come here Klaus, I'll show you." Elijah gasps, "No Elena, please don't." Klaus stands up and walks towards me. I turn to Elijah and whisper something, making him not be able to move. "You deserve this Elijah." I take Klaus' hands and let him in my mind. We end up in the alley watching my memory of what happened. I watch as Klaus' eyes start to water again taking in the betrayal.
When it's over, we come back to real life. My magic was spiraling out of control, I could feel it. I didn't want to say anything. I was hoping I could calm down, but I kept getting angrier looking at Elijah. I undo the spell I put on Elijah and see tears in his eyes. "You did the same thing to Aurora." I turn my head, confused as to what Klaus just said. Elijah sighs, "I was going to tell you eventually Niklaus. I was angry, and I wanted to punish you for killing mother." Klaus closes his eyes and when he opens them, they look emotionless. "You're the reason I am who I am. She is the reason I stopped giving a damn! She broke my heart, and it's because you made her!" I realize this is ten times worse than I thought it was as soon as I heard him say someone broke his heart. "And now you were going to just let me close myself off again! If she had not come back, I would have been left wondered what is wrong with me! I thought I was unforgivable." He glances at me, and I see a glimpse of hope in his eyes. He turns back to Elijah, "You need to le-" He's cut off by me screaming and falling to the ground. The last thing I remember is Klaus rushing to me while I drift into darkness.
x Klaus' POV
What just happened? I look up at Davina, "What's wrong with her?!" She looks just as worried as I am, "Her emotions took the best of her. I've told her countless times, she can't be angry and do magic! She usually warns me and I can help her calm down before anything happens!" I see her look at Elijah with fury in her eyes, "This is your fault!" She lifts her fingers and throws him across the room. "You made her so angry that she didn't care about her wellbeing anymore! If she dies, it's on you!" Elijah stays on the ground in defeat, "I never wanted any of this to happen… I didn't want to see her get hurt. Niklaus, everyone you care about ends up broken."
I pick Elena up and start to head up the stairs, hoping that all she needs is rest, "You should go Elijah. When she wakes, you probably won't be the first thing she wants to see." Elijah sighs and nods, "Can you at least call and let me know she's okay?" I turn to look at my brother. I don't know how I will ever be able to forgive him for this, but I know he cares for Elena. I nod and start continuing up the stairs.
I can't stop playing back what my brother said to me. He was right, everyone that I care about ends up hurt, or worse. I can't risk it. I know what I have to do. I may be angry at my brother, but he loves Elena. He had the right idea, but he went too far. I glance at Davina knowing I will have to get her on board. I stand up, "Davina, can I have a minute?" She shrugs and walks out of the room while I follow, leaving Kol watching after Elena.
"What is it Klaus?" It looks like she notices the conflicted expression on my face. "You can't possibly be angry! Did you want her to forget that she had forgiven you?" I sighed, "No. I would like her to remember that she forgave me. However, I don't think she needs to remember the conversation we had during the dance. I think she will be better off, only remembering she forgave me. I know her, if she cares for me as I'm guessing she might considering Elijah's decision, then she will risk her life continuously for me. I can't have her doing that…" I see her nod, "I understand Klaus, but what happens when she begins having feelings for you again? You can't keep compelling her. What if you guys are meant to be together?" I never thought about this. "How about this then: I compel her this one time. If she winds up having feelings for me again, then we'll take it from there. If not though, at least she won't be somebody who's willing to throw themselves in the line of fire for me." She nods, "I guess, if that's what you want." I nod, "We should also make her forget Elijah did that too then." She gasps, "But she needs to know he betrayed her! What happens when she goes back to being all about him?!" I shrug, "He doesn't deserve her hatred. Besides, if they're meant to be, they'll find a way anyways." She sighs, "Okay then." She turns to walk out the door and turns back to me, "I hope you won't regret this Klaus." I sigh, hoping I wouldn't either.
