A/N: another short chapter but it's filled with a lot of information. Should I do a side chapter (sort of) and explain better where everyone stands? What do you think about Victoria Montgomery? A lot of Vic and Damon next episode! Are you as excited as me? Probably not but I hope you like the story!
I wake up early and quickly dress so I can make it over to Bonnie's Grams' house for answers. Bonnie answers the door.
"Hey! Thanks for coming!"
"Thanks for letting me. Hi! I'm Victoria. I hope you don't mind me crashing the witch talk. I was hoping to find a couple answers of my own. If you don't mind," I say introducing myself to Bonnie's Grams.
"Sure honey, come in and call me Grams," She says with a sweet smile.
"Yes ma'am!"
"So, I'm a witch" Bonnie states.
"Yes you are child. Now what are you going to do about it?"
"What do you mean?"
"Are you going to embrace who you are, what you are? Or are you going to continue to run?" Grams asks.
"I'm here to embrace it. I want to learn how to protect myself and about what it means to be a witch. I want to be me," Bonnie says confidently.
"And what about you child. Can this family trust you with our story?"
"Yes" I tell her honestly.
"Very well. Lets begin. We are going to start with the very basic thing. We are going to contact the spirits. Especially since your friend here seems to be seeking answers" Grams gets up and starts setting out candles. "Okay dear, take a deep breath. Focus on the candles and breath out your intent" Bonnie follows the directions and the candles light up.
"That a girl Bee!" I cheer and Grams smiles at me.
"Now, lets begin. Both of you come sit and hold hands. Victoria, I want you to state strongly and securely what you are looking for"
"How do I address them?"
"Don't worry about that dear. The spirits are old friends, even to new witches. They are always there, you address them as you would some one close to you," She says quietly.
"Hello old friends," I say smiling. "I am looking for answers. I would like to know what I am. Who I am and how to be the best version of myself" I say strongly. We start to feel wind through the house and the candles blow out.
"Oh my gosh" Bonnie says opening her eyes looking at me scared.
"What happened?" I ask starting to get scared.
"We got our answers, that's what happened. You child, are born of darkness, and powered by fire. You were born to run free, to be subservient to no one. The Gods themselves carve you in their image" Grams says looking stunned.
"What does that mean? What am I?" Seriously freaking out now.
"You're a hybrid," Bonnie tells me.
"A hybrid of what? Please just spit it out"
"You are an underworld nymph, daughter of the goddess Hecate. You are a protector of witches and most supernatural creatures"
"Okay, so what comes with that?"
"You will be agile and dextral. You will also have a high level of durability"
"What does that mean?" I ask.
"It means if you can keep your head on your shoulders, you should be just fine. Now as far as powers go; you have the power to manipulate energy and the elements but you will find safety and peace in fire. It wouldn't surprise me if you have the ability to transport yourself places" Gram says slowly trying to calm me down.
"You are also a werewolf" Bonnie says.
"Like as in the cursed?" I ask looking to Grams.
"Yes but with your sacrifice comes sympathy. You are unbound when it comes to the moon and through your blood you can take away the pain of the turn for others"
"Unbound, so I can change at will if I trigger it?" I ask hopefully.
"True, after the first full moon. It will also be painless for you"
"Do you know if I'll be in control of the wolf?"
"You will and you wont. You will know what is going on but in your wolf form your instinct will take over. You will stalk, hunt, and react to other as a normal wolf would"
"Anything else?"
"You will come by your powers naturally around the age of 25. But if you trigger the wolf side, it will all come to you quickly. It will be painful and uncontrollable, you will be at your most vulnerable, but you will survive it. One last thing…"
"Yes?"
"You have a mate, a wolf thing" Bonnie explains, "The spirits didn't tell us who, just that he's 'the original alpha'"
"Wow. Okay…" While Bonnie gets a run down on how to be a powerful witch, I spent the rest of the time trying to wrap my head around what I have been told. I'm part nymph, part un-triggered werewolf. Do I want to trigger it? What about the extra powers that come with it? All I know is that I want to make sure I'm safe when that pain hits.
"So your taking Damon to the Founders party? What about me?" Bonnie asks Caroline.
"You're with me, Bonnie Bee. You're getting ready at my house and, yes, we will be looking drop dead gorgeous" I say with a smirk.
"What about your mom? Is she okay with you bringing Damon?" Bonnie asks Caroline.
"And I'm suppose to care… why?"
"He's older, sexy, danger guy," Bonnie says.
"Amen!" I raise my water glass. They both look at me. "What? I dare you to argue that point"
"What? Is that an official witch twitter tweet?"
"Oh, that's so happening!" I say pulling out my phone.
"Damon's not dangerous. He just has a lot of issues with his brother. You know, like major deep routed drama," Caroline says trailing off.
"… Like?" Bonnie and I both say.
"I'm not really suppose to say anything…"
"Caroline Forbes, when have you ever kept a secret in your life?" Bonnie asks.
"Okay, but you two can't tell Elena"
"Vaulted, now spill," I tell her.
"So according to Damon, they both dated this chick Katherine. Only she choose Damon. Jealous Stefan did awful, absolutely horrible things to break them up. Like he manipulated Katherine and filled her head with all of these lies until it worked and she turned against Damon. Now he's just worried about Elena being with a guy like that," Caroline squeals.
"Do you really believe that?" Bonnie asks skeptically.
"There brothers. Damon knows Stefan. I wouldn't completely write this off," I say looking at Bonnie.
Bonnie and I arrive at the Lockwoods. As promised we are dress to the nines in Lilly Pulitzer shift dress and nude pumps.
"Who is this, Tyler?" Mrs. Lockwood asks as I hug Tyler.
"Mom, this is Victoria Montgomery. She's new to town. Victoria, this is my mother"
"It's lovely to meet you Mrs. Lockwood. You have a beautiful home!" I say turning up the charm.
"Well aren't you precious! Come in, sweetie!" I smile and walk by.
"And where are you going, beautiful" Damon asks grabbing my hand to twirl me.
"Judging by the looks of you, I was getting my cute ass a drink. Remember our deal!" I yell over my shoulder walking away.
"Dance with me," Damon demands, pulling me from a very interesting conversation over something that I'll never remember.
"Yes, sir!"
"Good girl"
"Where's the girlfriend?"
"Dancing with my brother" I can't stop myself before I give him a look. I know what's coming up and it's not going to be pretty.
"What is that look for?"
"I don't know what you are talking about"
"Yes you do. Pony up. What's going on"
"Have you been a good boy per our deal?" I ask.
"I'm never good. But I've behaved myself. Feel free to ask blondie"
"Oh, I will"
"Now about the look" He stops dance.
"Do you trust me, Damon?"
"At the moment, yes"
"I can't stop what is already in play but I can fix it. I'm asking you to trust me to fix it"
"This is your test. Don't disappoint me"
"I've got you" I say with a smile as we pick up dancing again. He is a wonderful dancer.
That is until I am grabbed by Bonnie and pulled in to the restroom.
"You wont believe what I just did!" She says excitedly
"What did you just do?" I say with equal excitement.
"I lit a whole room full of candles. On my own with out matches!" I jump up and down and hug her tightly.
"I'm so proud of you! You're getting good at this!" Just then Elena and Caroline walk in.
"How are you two? Enjoying the party I hope!" I say to them.
"Yeah" Elena says meekly.
"That didn't sound good. What's wrong?" I ask.
"Nothing. Don't worry about it"
"Oh. Is this a Stefan problem?" Caroline asks her.
"No we are fine. Just great" She says with out looking at us. We three share a look.
"Really? My radar must be off because I was getting all sorts of other vibes" Caroline tells her.
"What is that?" Elena ask pulling at Caroline's scarf.
"Don't," Caroline tells her. "It's nothing"
"That is not nothing. Did somebody hurt you?"
"It's nothing. It's just… my mom would kill me"
"Caroline" I say finally stepping in and getting her attention.
"Everything's okay" She says with a smile.
Elena looks at me then back at Caroline. "Did Damon hurt you?"
"No! Of course not! Just leave me alone, Elena" Caroline shoots slamming the door.
"Did you know about this?" Elena asks me then looks at Bonnie before leaving too.
"She's about to do something very stupid. I need you to find Caroline," I tell Bonnie before running after Elena. I hope I can stop her before she confronts Damon. For someone as smart as Elena, she makes a lot of dumb mistakes. I look everywhere for her until I find Caroline lying in the grass.
"It's okay, I've got you," I say as I get to her. I grab the crystal and pick Caroline up to take her to my house where I spend the rest of the night making sure she is okay. Turns out Damon Salvatore kept his promise, other than consensual feeding she was treated like a queen.
For that I guess I can stage a prison break.
