So, while I was writing this chapter, I discovered that the very last episode of The Vampire Diaries had just been wrapped up. I must admit that I was filled with an immediate sense of loss and sadness, to think that I have been watching the show since I was 12 years old. That was 8 years ago. Those beloved characters grew on me and kept me entertained for so long, and now they're almost gone. I guess we all as fans fell in love with the show and its characters, and they slowly became a part of our world. I fondly remember discussing plot lines and character hook-ups with my friends and other fans and gushing over Damon Salvatore...(Lol). This show had given us unforgettable memories and characters that will stay with us forever.
I had a good cry when the news of the show's ending broke. I reminisced about all the awesome memories that I had of the show over the years, and I thought…no more will I hear Damon's sarcastic comments, or feel Stefan's compassion, Bonnie's beautiful smile will be gone and Caroline's light will no longer shine…
I will miss Ian Somerhalder telling me to run home and switch on my TV because it was TVD Mondays (back when it aired on a Monday). This beloved show introduced me to the world of Fanfiction and gave me The Originals whom I love so much…
I think we all as fans will miss the show with all our hearts, (and although they will never see this), I just want to thank the team of The Vampire Diaries for all the memories and the 8 good years of endless entertainment.
As a form of gratitude, I would like to dedicate this chapter to the cast and crew of TVD more specifically our awesome trio of Damon, Stefan and Elena…thank you for everything...xoxo...Delena Revengero.
Chapter 9:
The Atlantic Ocean...
The waters were freezing; the temperature of the water was the the first impact the vampire had felt. Its bitter cold quickly seeping into her body, slowly, like a vicious snake, creeping into her muscles rendering her limbs almost incapable of any movement. The utter shock of the splash back causing momentary blindness and panic! and then all of a sudden… nothing…the initial shock is over, all that is left is the feeling of peace. A strange serenity that's so calming, you could easily lose yourself…
This is exactly what Rebekah Mikelson was feeling at this very moment. She was finally at ease with no worries in the world, just floating randomly, eyes closed and body and mind at peace…until something bumped her side and the memories came flooding back into her brain. The ship… the water… her brothers… the children… and finally them jumping. Rebekah opened her eyes in panic. She saw nothing… everything around her was pitch black at first and the pressure of the water was beginning to sink her fast. Her survival instinct kicked in and she began to kick her legs and swim to the surface.
Once she was above the water she took a big deep breath and tried to gather her bearings, desperately turning her head in every direction to try and see anything but all she could see was a dark, endless body of water. The Mikelson girl's panic had gotten the best of her and she was now heaving and breathing frantically. "NIK! ELIJAH!..." the poor blonde screamed but received no response. Her brothers were nowhere to be seen and the fear they along with the children and the ship could be at the bottom of the ocean by now. "ELIJAH!...NIK!... STEFAN…KATHERINE!, Anybody please, where are you!" Rebekah's tears began to flow as she desperately tried to find her family.
Suddenly she felt something brush against her leg and she began to fear the worst. Rebekah's body went still as she felt it again, this time it was closer up along her side. She was suddenly pulled under water and she kicked and fought frantically to reach the surface. Once she broke to the edge Rebekah saw what had pulled her under. Caroline was desperately trying to hang on to her breathing heavily. "Oh My Goodness! Caroline! Caroline! Are you alright love? Caroline, breathe love…breathe." "Caroline where is Katherine and our brothers? Did you see them down there?" Caroline was beginning to lose consciousness and the current began to slowly pulled her body out to sea. Rebekah quickly grabbed the girl's body when she had a familiar voice.
"BEKAH! BEKAH! OVER HERE!" Rebekah turned around and struggled to see where the voice was coming from. "BEKAH OVER HERE!" A bright orange glow inched closer to the two blondes. When it was finally close enough Rebekah was able to make out a ship with bright torches illuminating its deck. Rebekah finally found the source of the voice. It was her brother Elijah standing against the banister of the ship with a huge smile on his face. "ELIJAH! ELIJAH!" Rebekah called to her brother sharing his smile and a sigh of relief that they were safe. A rope ladder was let down into the water and Rebekah swam over to it holding onto Caroline as she did. Once she gripped the ladder with her almost frozen fingers, Elijah pulled her and the tiny Caroline to safety.
"Bekah, love are you alright?" someone asked as Rebekah lay on the ship's deck completely exhausted from her ordeal. She recognised the voice as her brother's. "Nik…is that you?" Rebekah managed to say weakly. "Yes, love it is me." Klaus replied. "Elijah, the children and I were rescued by this passing ship. We're all just fine love, we were worried sick when we couldn't find you and Caroline." "I am glad you're all safe Nik…" with a heavy sigh Rebekah struggled to lift herself up. Elijah immediately grabbed his sister and carried her to the available cabin.
The next morning…
Rebekah Mikelson opened her eyes groggily when the sunlight started to filter in through her cabin window. She groaned loudly and turned her stiff body. She covered her eyes with a pillow and tried to gather her thoughts. She remembered being saved from the chilly waters and that her brothers and the children were safe. She breathed a sigh of relief and tried to go back to sleep when she heard her cabin door creak open a bit and then be closed very slowly. She heard tiny footfalls and felt her bed sink a little with a newly added weight.
"Miss Rebekah…? Miss Rebekah, are you awake…?" a tiny whisper came. Rebekah removed the pillow from her face and responded. "Good morning Stefan." The little boy's face immediately lit up and her launched himself at Rebekah gripping her in a tight hug. "Miss Rebekah! I was so worried when they couldn't find you." Stefan said in a relieved voice. Rebekah chuckled and hugged the boy back. "Well I'm fine now Stefan, and very glad you are safe."
A little while later, both Rebekah and Stefan met their siblings on the ship's deck. Elijah and Klaus were seated at a table and the girls were with them, all finally enjoying something proper and solid to eat. Rebekah joined them at the table and Stefan jumped into her lap grabbing and apple and happily munching away. "Good morning dear sister, you look well rested." Elijah remarked. "I am, as well as extremely hungry both physically and in the other sense." Klaus leaned in and whispered to his little sister. "You can compel one of the crew members and feed on them, remember to heal the afterward, they have shown us great hospitality." Rebekah nodded in understanding before inquiring about Caroline. The little girl seemed just fine and was eating happily with her sister. "Where is this ship headed?" Rebekah asked. "I have compelled the captain to take us to NOLA." Elijah answered. "We should be there in around 5 days or so." "5 days!" Rebekah thought. The trip usually takes around 10-12 days and they were only on the other ship for about 3 days… how long were they adrift at sea…? Rebekah pondered the thought for a while before abandoning it. They would finally be in NOLA soon and she would be off the unpredictable sea and on dry land.
