Chapter 4: Dead… or maybe not…

The next day.

Megsy Pov

I came round the boarding house looking for Damon. I knocked on the door hoping Damon was the only one here and Stefan was out somewhere. Stefan had really scared me the other day. I couldn't face him. I knew he would never be able to hurt me. I was a lot stronger than him. But the way he treated me made it seem like he hated me. Well, I did keep trying to kill his brother. I sighed. This is so frustrating. I wanna just rip my hair out. But I won't. My hair is too precious to me. I wore my black tank top with a blue sad face on it, my white skinny jeans, my black and white 'air walk' plimsolls, and my black leather jacket. I never go anywhere without my plimsolls and my jacket. I also wore a striped black and grey beanie. My hair was down and in it's usual style. I knocked on the door hesitantly. To my luck, Stefan answered.

Me: Is Damon here?

Stefan: (Coldly) No!

Me: Can I come in anyway?

Stefan: Nope.

Me: Please. I need to talk to you.

I looked into his eyes, pleading with him.

Me: Please.

I repeated. He looked at me confused backing up from the door slightly. He sighed, stepping to the side and letting me in. I thanked him and stepped inside. I sat myself down on the sofa. He sat himself down on a stool opposite me. He looked at me expectantly.

Megsy: I'm sorry Stefan.

I began. His frown softened slightly and his eyes became more open and understanding. He still looked very serious and solemn, but that was just who Stefan was, from what I could tell in the short time I'd known him anyway.

Megsy: I'm sorry I tried to kill Damon. And I'm sorry I staked him in the stomach. I'm sorry for everything.

Stefan: I accept your apology Megsy. Why did you do it?

Megsy: I was angry that he killed Lexi. She was my sister. I was hurt. In my mind, he had to pay. He deserved to die for that.

Stefan: I get it. I was angry when he killed Lexi as well. In truth, I nearly killed him at first.

We both chuckled at this.

Stefan: I'm sorry I've been so hard to you.

Megsy: It's ok. You had every right to be.

We hugged. Stefan smiled at me. Then he gave me a cheeky grin. This was unusual, because, hey, it's Stefan.

Stefan: So spill. What happened with you and Damon last night?

I winked at him, grinning mischievously. I missed being friends with Stefan. But I think we would be even closer now. I had never spent that much time with Stefan. I had only briefly met the Salvatore brothers a couple of times.

Megsy: Like I said. It's personal.

He grinned back at me.

Stefan: Did you-?

I nodded biting my lip.

Megsy: Y'know this is supposed to be girl talk. I should be talking to a girl. Oh wait. You are one(!)

Stefan rolled his eyes at me and we both laughed.

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Megsy POV still

I walked to Jeremy and Elena's house and knocked on the door. It was Jeremy who opened the door, thank god. I couldn't deal with Elena right now. But… She was actually who I was here to talk to. I sighed and reluctantly smiled at Jeremy. I hadn't actually met Jeremy yet. I had been told about him and I'm guessing this was him. Well, when I say 'told' I mean overheard. Yeah, yeah, I know, but it's hard not to overhear things when you have super hearing.

Megsy: Hey. It's Jeremy right?

Jeremy: Yeah. It's Jeremy.

Megsy: Is Elena home? I need to talk to her.

Jeremy: Depends who's asking.

I debated on giving my real name or not. I could lie and say I was somebody who was close to Elena who Jeremy didn't know. But… I didn't know who was close to Elena that Jeremy didn't know. So that was a bust. I'd better give my real name.

Megsy: It's Megsy.

Jeremy's eyes widened in shock.

Jeremy: I've heard all about you. You're the vampire who keeps trying to kill Damon.

Megsy: I was. I stopped trying. (sighs) Please can I come in?

Jeremy eyed me suspiciously. That's when Elena came in to see who was at the door. She saw me and her mouth gaped open.

Elena: You. You cannot come in. Go away.

Just for fun and to annoy Elena, I stepped inside and smirked at them. Their mouths flew wide open.

Megsy: Yes I can.

Elena shot an accusing glare at Jeremy.

Elena: Jeremy did you invite her in?

Jeremy: No.

Megsy: And even if he had, it wouldn't of made any difference because-

I cut off when I saw Jeremy shaking his head at me. He shook it ever so slightly using his new vampire reflexes so Elena didn't see. I nodded my head at him, again using vampire reflexes so Elena didn't see. However, she heard my little outburst.

Elena: It wouldn't make a difference because of what?

She demanded. I panicked slightly. What would I say to her? Should I tell her the truth? Nah, I think I'll remain mysterious for a while. I smirked at her and winked.

Megsy: Because I don't need an invitation.

God, I really am cocky sometimes. But. It's part of my charm. I closed the door.

Megsy: Anyways. I'd never hurt you guys. I was only after Damon because he killed Lexi. Me and Lexi were very close. I couldn't of just let him get away with killing her, Y'know?

Elena gestured me to the couch in the living room and we all sat down. Elena smiled softly and her expression softened.

Elena: I get that. But you can't just go around killing vampires. Think how it would hurt everyone.

Megsy: I know. I'm sorry. I spoke to Stefan.

Elena: Yeah?

Megsy: Yeah. He wanted to have 'the talk' with me. He was so close to saying it as well. I accused him of being a girl. There was a lot of girl talk.

I laughed and Elena laughed with me. I looked over at Jeremy awkwardly. He quickly took the hint and headed upstairs. Before he went, he whispered to me 'I'd go out, but I'd need to be invited back in'. I nodded slightly. He had whispered it so quietly that human ears couldn't detect there was any sound at all. I looked back to Elena.

Elena: Spill all.

Megsy: Well… I'm assuming that Bonnie told you about what happened that night at the school?

She nodded.

Elena: She told me everything.

I continued.

Megsy: Well. A couple of days ago, I went round to the boarding house. I came to tell Damon that I would stop trying to kill him.

Elena rolled her eyes and laughed slightly.

Elena: That's a start.

Megsy: We ended up kissing and um in bed together.

I looked away, embarrassed. Elena gasped.

Elena: Oh. My. Gosh.

She squealed excitedly.

Elena: What happened afterwards?

Megsy: I stayed the night and in the morning Stefan walked in and forced me to leave.

Elena frowned.

Elena: Why?

Megsy: Same reason as you.

Elena: Oh. He didn't know.

Megsy: No. I came over and talked to him the next day.

Elena: I see. What does this mean for you and Damon?

I sighed and took a deep breath.

Megsy: I honestly don't know.

I quickly changed the subject.

Megsy: Jeremy. It's your turn to come down and tell Elena something.

Elena looked at me, her brow furrowing.

Elena: Tell me what?

Megsy: He should be the one to tell you.

I frowned and so did she. She could tell from my expression that she wasn't going to like it. I didn't like to cause trouble but… Oh who am I kidding, I love to cause trouble. Just not like this. Well, this was going to be fun(!) Jeremy flashed down the stairs using vampire speed and sat down on the sofa opposite her and next to me. Oh, so he was going to show her. Elena looked at him gob smacked.

Elena: Jeremy? What? How? When?

Jeremy gave a resigned sigh.

Jeremy: You remember Anna?

Elena nodded and Jeremy continued.

Jeremy: Just before she died, she gave me a vial of her blood. She told me how to become a vampire. She died. I wasn't going to at first, but then… she died. I drank the blood and overdosed myself on drugs. I died and came back. I was force fed fresh human blood. I got stabbed and went to hospital, remember?

Again Elena nodded. I listened intently. This conversation was getting interesting.

ELENA POV

I can't believe it. Jeremy's a vampire. My little brother is a vampire. I can't believe this is happening. I never wanted this for him. But he was in it now. There was no going back now. I listened as he continued on the how part.

Jeremy: Human blood was put into me and it turned me. That's also why I haven't left the house. I'm afraid of not being able to get back in.

Elena: Jer. I'm so sorry. I should've stopped you from being stabbed. I should've stopped all of this from happening to you.

Jeremy: Elena. It's not your fault okay. It just happened.

He pulled me into a tight embrace. We stayed like that for a while. I waited for the cough from Megsy to interrupt us. But it never came. Guess she didn't want to be rude or interrupt. I pulled away and looked around. I saw that Megsy had gone out. And was now being pinned against the wall in the distance by uncle John. She escaped from his grasp and ran into our house with a scared look on her face.

Megsy: Who's he?

Jeremy: That's our uncle John. He's a jerk. Are you okay?

MEGSYPOV

I nodded shakily.

Megsy: Y-Yeah. Fine.

Elena: Megsy. You don't seem like the type that scares easily. What did he say to you?

Megsy: He threatened to kill Damon and Stefan and all of my human and vampire friends. He had a stake gun and shot me in the stomach. I fainted. Again. I told him he wouldn't kill my friends, 'cause you guys are my friends. He pondered that for a moment and then said he'd kill our other friends. Oh, also, Elena. He's your birth father. Just though I'd drop that bombshell.

Elena's mouth formed a small 'o' shape. Then she shook it off. John walked through the door, with a vampire friend. The friend had to stay outside because she wasn't invited. But John freely walked in.

John: Tell me. How did you get in here, uh, Megsy was it?

Megsy: Yeah it's Megsy. And I was invited.

Elena and Jeremy look at me suspiciously. I shake my head at them and mouth 'don't say anything' without lovely uncle John seeing. John pulled me outside and his vampire friend pinned me against a wall. I struggled to get free. I saw that the vampire was Isobel. I had had a short encounter with Isobel. And it hadn't been pleasant. All though she is younger than me, she is quite strong. She really hurt me once upon a time.

Megsy: Isobel.

Isobel: Hello Megsy. How nice to see you again.

Megsy: Wish I could say the same.

I scowled at her. I tried not to let the fear edge onto my expression. She clawed her fingers down my face drawing blood. She licked it away. I growled. Now I was angry. I pushed her off and she fell to the floor backwards. I forced her up and swung her round so she hit the wall and again fell to the floor.

Isobel: Aww. The puppy has bite.

I smiled one of those polite I hate you smiles at her. She raised her eyebrows at me.

Megsy: Aww. I love puppies. They're so cute.

Her smile dropped when she knew that wasn't an insult to me. I kicked her in the chest. She flew backwards landing on the trash can. It fell over. She rolled to her feet. I could feel my eyes going a manic shade of unnatural blue.

Megsy: Aww. Not fair. That's my move.

I ran at her. She tried to trip me up, but I jumped over her legs. I pinned her to the wall closing my hand around her throat. I growled again.

Megsy: Don't underestimate me Isobel. I'm older and stronger than you. Don't test me.

I was completely dead serious. But… I had reached the point of being beyond insane. How dare she? I gasped as I felt something stab me through the stomach. It was a stake. I gasped. I was weak because I had been staked there three times now in a short period. I could recover from it once or twice. But three times? Not so much. Taking the stake out of my stomach, I staked Isobel in the heart. Her face went all veiny and she fell to the floor. Dead. Sorry Elena. I felt the world going black around me. I fell to the floor. The blackness surrounding me. I think this is it. If so, then. Goodbye.

JEREMY POV

I strapped John to the wall, but he broke his chains and ran towards Isobel and Megsy and staked Megsy through the stomach. I pulled John away again and watched as Megsy staked Isobel and they both fell to the floor. Dead. Tears rolled silently down my cheeks. I could see Elena was also crying. She ran over to Megsy's still form. I let go of John and did the same. John ran to Isobel and cradled her head in his arms.

John: I'm sorry Isobel. I love you. Forever.

He took her to his car and drove off. I saw Elena pull out her cell phone. I looked at her, slightly alarmed.

Jeremy: What are you doing?

Elena: Calling Stefan… And Damon. He has to know.

Jeremy: He'll be devastated.

Elena: I know.

She started sobbing uncontrollably. I pulled her in a tight embrace. I took the phone from her and dialled Stefan. He picked up on the first ring.

Jeremy: Stefan. Come please. Outside our house. It's- It's Megsy. She- She- Just come please and bring Damon.

I hung up. Five minutes later Stefan and Damon appeared in Damon's camaro. The two stepped out and Damon ran to Megsy's side while Stefan wrapped his arms around Elena staring blankly at Megsy's still form.

Damon: Megsy. Megsy.

Damon Pov

I cried. Hard. Come on Megsy wake up. Wake up. I pushed her lightly.

Damon: Megsy. Megsy wake up. Wake up. Please wake up.

I cried into her chest. Come on. She can't be dead. Please don't be dead. MEGSY. I sobbed harder, the tears soaking my shirt. All that I ever knew or loved is gone. She's gone. So what's the point of me being here? I need her. I stroked her hair.

Damon: I love you Megsy.

STEFAN POV

I watched as Damon ran over to Megsy. I was so shocked. Megsy couldn't be dead. It was… Megsy. Damon kept shaking her body. Trying hopelessly to wake her up. There was no hope of that now. I didn't know that Damon had cared about her this much. I heard him tell her he loved her. And I could tell that he meant it. Love was a big thing for Damon. He wouldn't say that to just anybody. And he wouldn't not mean it. It seemed like yesterday when Megsy was confiding in me about her and Damon's night together. It all seemed so unreal. I felt sorry for Damon. He was just starting to feel happy. He loved her. And now… I walked over to Damon and put a comforting hand on his back. He didn't say anything or look at me. I saw that he was crying. Damon never cried. Never. He was hurting real bad.

DAMON POV

I looked at Megsy's sweet face. I gasped as her eyes flickered open. She struggled for breath.

Damon: Megsy.

I could feel all heads turn towards us but I didn't care.

Megsy: I-I love you too Damon.

Her voice was raspy and I could tell she was having trouble talking. I stroked her cheek and she touched my face with her soft hand. I looked at her lovingly. She's my world. She tried to sit up and I helped her. The others just stood there in shock. I helped her up and wrapped her in my arms. She embraced the hug but was limp in my arms.

Damon: How are you feeling?

She winced. I hoped she'd be ok.

Megsy: Not great. I thought for sure that- that I was dead.

I frowned and a sad expression came over my face. I stroked her cheek again.

Damon: So did I. Who did this to you?

Megsy: Uncle John. Normally, this wouldn't of affected me as bad. But because I've been staked three times this week, I was weak.

She gasped it out in long breaths. I grew worried. This wasn't normal. Stefan stepped up to us and looked at Megsy accusingly.

Stefan: I think you have some explaining to do.

Megsy raised her eyebrows at him, snuggling her head to Damon's chest and almost falling onto him.

Stefan: How come that hurt you so bad?

Megsy: Right. Time to fess I guess. I'm only half vampire. I'm also half witch.

I gasped and I heard everyone else gasp too.

Megsy: I get hurt more than the normal vampire does. Minor injuries hurt. If it's bad enough it can kill me.'

MEGSY POV

I groaned. So, my secret was out. Wasn't much of a secret really. They all stared at me. I glared at them slightly. It's rude to stare. I fell again and Damon caught me. I sighed groggily. This felt worse than a hangover. Damon picked me up and ran me to the boarding house. He took me up to his room and laid me down on the bed.

Damon: I thought for sure I'd lost you.

I looked Damon in the eyes. Tears brimmed them.

Megsy: I know. I'm sorry.

He nodded solemnly. He bent down and bought me into a kiss. He then laid down next to me. He bit his wrist drawing blood. I shook my head.

Damon: It will make you better. Please.

I looked down and nodded. He put his wrist to my mouth and I drank from him. I instantly felt a little better when I was done.

Megsy: Thank you.

Damon nodded. After that we both fell asleep.

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