Chapter Six- A Deal
The day before
Elijah was packing when Ezra walked in he said "I don't want you going to Mystic Falls by yourself." Elijah hummed "I won't be by myself I'll have the Martin's on my side of I need you I'll call for you" Ezra sat on the bed and crossed his leg over the other tapping his foot in the air. Elijah looked at him Ezra's hair was down and he was wearing a half shirt and boxer's it was four in the morning. Elijah kissed his lips and mumbled "I will send for you and Teddy once I'm settled I want you there with me both of you." Ezra kissed his lips and said " Ok but know this if they hurt you I'm coming there and it won't be pretty." Elijah hummed "Of course now go back to sleep you have three hours until Teddy wakes up."
Now
In Mystic Falls
Elena goes down the stairs and finds Jenna searching in the closet. Elena asks "Hey, what are you doing?" Jenna answers "Perfect timing" She gives her a box. Elena asks "What is this stuff?" Jenna answers "Your mom's files from the Historical Society. I got roped into helping Mrs. Lockwood and by roped, I mean very excited to participate." She closes the closet door. Elijah is on the other side. Elena is very startled. He looks at smiles "Hello, My name is Elijah." Jenna grinned "Elijah's in town doing research on Mystic Falls." He gets closer to Elena.
Elijah hummed "It's a pleasure." They shake hands. Elena is visibly nervous. Jenna said "So you're welcome to stay here and rummage through this stuff or Elena and I could help you load it into your car." Elijah shrugged "Or I can get someone to pick it up tomorrow." Jenna grinned "Also a good plan." Elijah smiled "Thank you so much for inviting me into your home, Jenna; and Elena.." He looks at her.
Elijah hummed "I hope to see you again sometime soon." He leaves and Elena rushes upstairs to Jeremy's bedroom. She knocks on the door but Elijah grabs her wrist. Jeremy opens the door. Elijah hides next to the door and motions with a finger to his lips that Elena not tell Jeremy that he's there. Jeremy asks "What is it?" Elena answered "Jenna was just asking me to get you to help her with the boxes." Jeremy nods "Okay." He leaves shutting the door Elijah is looking at Elena. Elijah said "A wise choice." Elena said "What do you want?" Elijah looks around her room and says "I think it's time you and I had a little chat."
Elijah hummed "Forgive the intrusion. I mean your family no harm." Elena asked "Why did you kill those vampires when they tried to take me?" Elijah answered " Because I didn't want you to be taken. Klaus is the most feared and hated of the Originals, but those that fear him are desperate for his approval. If word gets out that the doppelgänger exists, there'll be a line of vampires eager to take you to him and I can't have that." Elena said "Isn't that exactly what you're trying to do?" Elijah said "Let's just say that my goal is not to break the curse." Elena asked "So, what is your goal?" Elijah answered "Klaus's obsession has made him paranoid. He's a recluse. He trusts only those in his immediate circle." Elena said "Like you?" Elijah shook his head "Not anymore." Elena said "You don't know where he is, do you? So you're trying to use me to draw him out." Elijah nodded "Well, to do that I need you to stay put and stop trying to get yourself killed."" Elena asks "How do I know you're telling the truth?" Elijah sighs "If I wasn't being truthful, all your family would be dead and I'd be taking you to Klaus right now. Instead, I'm here and I'm prepared to offer you a deal."
Elena says "What kind of a deal?" Elijah says "Simple do nothing. Do nothing, live your life, stop fighting and then, when the time is right, you and I shall draw out Klaus together and I shall make sure your friends remain unharmed." Elena said "And then what?" Elijah shrugged "Then I kill him." Elena looks at him "Just like that?" Elijah nods "Just like that. I'm a man of my word, Elena. I make a deal, I keep a deal." Elena asked "How are you gonna be able to keep everybody safe?" Elijah said "I notice you have a friend; Bonnie, is it? She seems to possess the gift of magic. I have friends with similar gifts." Elena said "You know witches." Elijah nodded "Together, we can protect everybody that matters to you. So, do we have a deal?" Elena said "I need you to do one more thing for me." Elijah sighs "We're negotiating now?"
Bonnie and Luka are on a rooftop in the town. Bonnie is lighting candles. Luka is looking at a grimoire. Luka looked around and said "You know, this is good. This is really good. There's a clear view of the moon and it's private." Bonnie said "If anyone looks out, they're gonna think we're insane." Luka asked "Are we? So what is this mysterious talisman we're unbinding?" She shows him the moonstone. He takes it. Luka says "Oh, wow, a white rock. This is fascinating." Bonnie pouted "Hey! I know it doesn't look like much.." Luka asks "What's it spelled with?" She doesn't say anything Luka said "Really? Help a girl out, she still keeps secrets." Bonnie said "Sorry.." Luka said "I'm just teasing you." He puts the stone in her hand and holds it. They close their eyes and cast a spell. The stone rises up and explodes in a shower of sparks. They both smile and laugh in wonder as sparks rain down around them.
Luka walks into their apartment Jonas is reading a book in an armchair. Jonas asks "You were successful?" Luka rolls his eyes "Of course I was. She fell for the whole...show and didn't suspect a thing." He places the moonstone on the desk instead of directly to Jonas. Jonas takes it. Jonas looks at his son "Thank you, Luka." Luka nods "Yeah, I'm going to sleep." Jonas says "Wait. There's one more thing Elijah needs us to do before we lose the full moon."
In the Tomb
Katherine pouts "Are we seriously not going to talk at all?" Stefan answers "We could talk about how you regret all you've done to make my life miserable." Katherine groans and asks "What do you want me to say, Stefan? That I'm sorry for everything that I've done? Well I'm not, okay? It's called self-preservation. I've been looking out for myself for 500 years." Stefan says "Look where it has gotten you." Katherine rolls her eyes "Yes, I've done terrible things. I know that, but I do love you, Stefan. Even if you don't believe it." Stefan says "You want me to believe you? Show me. Do something. Prove to me that there's something inside of you that's actually worth trusting." Katherine asks "And then what? You're still gonna hate me." Stefan answers "Maybe and maybe I'll see that there's still hope for you after all." Katherine says "You're playing me." Stefan asks "Am I?"
Katherine said "You want to find Klaus? Kill him so that you can protect your precious Elena?" Stefan says "Let me guess: you know where he is." Katherine frowned "No, I don't, but I could help you find him." Stefan sighs "For a price I'm sure." Katherine said "Start with Isobel, Elena's mother. She was a research expert. She found me." They look at each other. Katherine grins "You're welcome." They hear that the door is being opened. They look at each other and go to the entrance. They see Elijah. Katherine is surprised and frightened.
Katherine breathes "Elijah." Elijah smirked "Good evening Katerina. Thank you for having the good sense to be frightened." He looks at Stefan. Elijah sighs "Your release has been requested" Stefan asks "What? By who?" Elijah answers "The lovely Elena drives a hard bargain. However, we reached a peaceful agreement, she and I. Please." He gestures for Stefan to walk out of the tomb. Elijah says "Come" Stefan looks confused "I can't." Elijah sighs "Yes, you can. I've had the spell lifted." Stefan gets out slowly. Once he's out, Katherine rushes to get out too, but still finds the invisible barrier there. Elijah compels her. Elijah hummed "As for you however, you should not exit until I say so. When Klaus comes, he'll want to know exactly where you are." He looks at Stefan. Elijah says "You're free to go. Elena will explain the arrangement to you. If she keeps her word, I'll keep mine." He leaves Katherine whimpered "Stefan, no. Please don't let him leave me in here" Stefan said "Goodbye Katherine." He looks at her and leaves.