Tadah! So now you know who Leslie's father is. He is a nocturnal, ruler of his own planet, and owner of everything in space. Leslie and Elena are high and royal princesses that deserve up most respect because of him. He is highly feared by everyone and as you might have noticed, Leslie and him are quite similar. Anyway, I hope I cleared things up for you. If you have any questions review or PM me and I will either answer in the story or any way you want me to, just tell me. I hope you enjoy this next chapter. :)
Disclaimer: I do not own the Vampire Diaries or its characters.
Chapter 9
I was sitting by the window near the balcony when I noticed a beautiful black crow standing on the edge of the railing. I opened the window and stepped out into the balcony. I was very cautious with the moves I made trying really hard not to scare it away. I always kept a chair outside because I loved to come out at night and enjoy the fresh air. I approached the chair carefully, luckily it wasn't hot, and I took a seat. To my huge surprise the crow didn't fly away instead it came closer to me. It stared at me intensely, I only smiled kindly and said.
"Hey Mister Crow, what's up?"
It stared at me, then looked up at the sky. I laughed lightly and said.
"Ha, the sky, I know."
It turned to look at me and approached me even more. I laughed and said.
"You're lucky, you know."
It stared at me with an almost curious look, as if waiting for me to continue. I started laughing at the way it was looking at me and said sarcastically.
"Well if you must know, I'm grounded for the rest of the day. My dad is being a sot and he won't let me out. I'm actually surprised that I can be out here. I thought that by know he would have some sort of shield around my windows."
Its eyes never left me, it kept staring at me curiously. I sighed and I said.
"Why the hell am I even telling you this? You can't understand a damn thing I'm saying."
I leaned back on the chair and closed my eyes then I mumbled.
"Great, I'm so bored that now I have resorted to talking to birds."
I heard it make a loud caw in protest. I opened my eyes and sure enough it looked like it was glaring at me. I laughed at the crows expression and said.
"Oh come on, don't trip. I didn't mean to hurt your feelings."
It kept to be glaring at me, so I sighed and said.
"Alright, I'm sorry. There, happy now."
Then suddenly it flew off the balcony and into the trees. I sighed and thought, great now I pissed off my only form of company. Then a slight smile spread across my face. Ha, apparently not only could I get under people's skin, but animals as well. I was about to get up and walk back inside. When quite literally out of nowhere, the crow came back and landed on my lap. It scared me so much that I nearly fell out of the chair. I sighed and steadied myself back. The crow looked at me with what appeared to be an amused look on its face. I glared at it and said.
"I thought you were pissed at me. Why'd you come back?"
It just ignored me and sat down on my lap trying to get comfortable. I could feel its claws digging into my pants, but I didn't mind. I laughed and said.
"So I take, that I am forgiven?"
It just folded it wings and sat there very comfortably. For some strange reason I really wanted to touch this mysterious and yet beautiful crow. I was very hesitant until I felt it lean its head close to me. I smiled and then very carefully I petted its head. Then I proceeded to lightly caress its back and lovely black wings. Then I said to it.
"You seem to be very smart. Do you have an owner or someone that trained you?"
It looked up at me and I swear that it looked like he wanted to laugh. I merely smiled and lifted him very carefully in my arms. I held him, and for some strange reason I wanted very badly to cuddle it close to me. It stared at me as if analyzing me, trying to figure me out. I sighed and said.
"If you scratch me, I'll get my gun and hunt you down, until I have your pretty feathers in my books as bookmarks. You got that?"
It stared at me then nodded. What the hell! Did it just nod its head? Someone did train it, whoever it was did a pretty good job. This bird was beyond smart. Maybe I should keep it as a pet. I sighed then very gently cuddled it close to me in what appeared to be hug. It seemed to be surprised and then it cuddled to me as well. I laughed and said.
"Ha, you should consider yourself lucky. I'm not always this affectionate, but you're cute and I like you."
It merely leaned closer to me and I cuddled with it. I held it close to my body and lightly caressed its back. We stayed in that position for quite a while.
Then I heard the sound of two cars come up the drive. I could hear Elena with Antonia, she was the girl Elena had influenced in the alley. I actually liked her she was more observant and straight up than anyone I'd ever met. She reminded me a little bit of way I was when I was young. Caroline and Bonnie were in the other car. I really liked Bonnie she seemed like an okay girl. She wasn't like Elena always happy and ecstatic, but she wasn't boring either. Caroline on the other hand, talked too much. She talked way more than I could actually listen. She wasn't mean, on the contrary, she was really nice. Still, I would like her a little more if she talked a lot less. I groaned and said to the crow.
"Great, just freaking great. We barely got here and Elena is already throwing a stupid slumber party."
I smirked at the crow, while caressing its feathers and said.
"I guess its a good thing that I'm grounded, right?"
It looked at me then without warning, it rubbed it face near my check in an affectionate gesture. I sat there frozen and before I could speak, it flew away. That's when I heard a pounding on my door and Elena yelling.
"Leslie! Come out, we have guests!"
I went to the door and opened it. There she stood jumping up and down like a little kid at the carnival. I glared at her and said.
"I can't."
She frowned and said.
"Why not?"
I smirked and replied.
"Because I'd rather be here talking to a bird than downstairs with a bunch of little kids."
"I'm not a little kid."
"Could've fooled me."
I was about to shut the door when she said.
"Why can't you come out?"
I smiled and said in a challenging tone.
"Come in here and find out."
I knew that if she came in she wouldn't be able to get out. I really wanted to see the look on her face when she realized that our dad had made a shield over the door. She stared at me then she pressed her hand to the door and instantly stepped back. Her eyes flew open in shock and she said.
"No way, there's a shield over the door."
I laughed, then I leaned against the door frame and said.
"Ha, for once you actually used what's in that head of yours. I'm proud of you little sis."
She merely gave me a cold glare and said.
"Ha, real funny."
"No, I'm serious maybe I should buy you a little medal once I get out."
"I'm going to tell father to let you out, so you can come downstairs."
"No thanks, like I said I prefer the bird."
She ignored me and walked away towards his bedroom. I shut the door and laid down on my bed covering my face with the side of my hand. I tuned out Elena begging my dad to let me out and decided that if I fell asleep she might not bother me. Then I heard Elena's mental voice in my head say.
Don't you dare fall asleep! I'm practically begging father to let you out, so stay awake!
I laughed and I said back mentally.
I told you that I preferred the bird. I also don't recall telling you to go and beg for my release. Also, don't YOU dare tell me what to do or use that tone of voice with me. Keep going and you'll be sorry tomorrow.
I heard how she instantly panicked and then turned to keep pleading. She ignored me and then blocked me out. Sometimes that little bond could be very useful, but the majority of the times it was downright annoying. I usually tried to stay as far away from her thoughts as possible, as she did mine. She annoyed me, while I scared her. It was really fun when I would think of something funny and send it straight to her in a loud voice. We could always hear each others thoughts and communicate through them. But over the years we learned how to ignore and block each other out.
I was about to get under the covers when my dad opened the door and said.
"You can go downstairs, but that's it. You understand?"
I merely laughed and said.
"Nope, can you please repeat that."
He sighed and said.
"Leslie, just get out before I change my mind."
"Ha, maybe you should change..."
Before I could finish, Elena instantly stepped in and said.
"Okay! Leslie lets go downstairs Caroline, Bonnie, and Antonia are waiting for us."
I glared at her, but decided to follow her out. When we reached the living room all three of them were looking around at all the decorations. They were looking at the paintings and at the huge crystal chandelier that hung from the ceiling. I cleared my throat and all three of them smiled when they saw us. Caroline, of course, was the most excited. She ran up to me and gave me a huge hug that nearly left me breathless. She smiled and said.
"Leslie, you're okay! What happened? What did the principal do? Oh my god, I just can't believe that you beat Alondra. That was so amazing, you're gonna have to teach me how to fight like that..."
After that all I heard was blah, blah, blah. I groaned and put my hand over her mouth and said seriously.
"Caroline, stop talking. I have a bad headache and your rambling isn't exactly helping."
I removed my hand then she stared at me wide eyed and said.
"Yeah of course, sorry."
I could tell that she felt bad, so I put my hand on her shoulder and said.
"Hey, it's cool I know you're just curious. I would be curious to if I saw a fight like that."
She smiled and said happily.
"So, what happened?"
I sighed and said.
"Long story short, I got in trouble, my dad came and convinced the principal to give me just one week of lunch detention."
"What? One week, that's it?"
"Yep"
"What did your dad do? Threaten to kill him or what? The principal is known for his strict and long punishments. Especially, towards kids that fight on school grounds."
"Nah, my dad is just a good convincer. Although, I didn't get off the hook that easily."
"How so?"
"I'm grounded for the rest of the day. Elena had to practically beg our dad to let me out of my room to come down here."
"He sounds tough."
"Ha, you have no idea."
Then I heard someone clear their throat from behind us and say.
"Saying that I am tough is a bit of an understatement, young lady."
We all turned and there he was leaning casually against the doorway looking at us. He was wearing black pants with a black tight long-sleeved shirt and black dress shoes. I turned around and sure enough all of them, except Elena, were staring at him with their mouths hanging open. He kept his eyes on Caroline and smiled kindly at her. I saw how she shivered and instantly blushed. I sighed and said.
"Hey dad. Do I have to go back to my room now?"
"No, not yet, I just came to tell you girls that I'll be heading out and won't return until tomorrow."
I smirked and said sarcastically.
"And where might you be going dear and honorable father?"
He turned to glare at me and said.
"I don't have to explain myself to you."
"Nope, you don't. Even if you did, I wouldn't care."
He continued to glare at me then turned to Elena and said.
"After your introductions, Leslie must return to her room until tomorrow morning for school. Do you understand?"
She gulped and said.
"Of course father."
I turned and gave her a smirk then I mimicked her, using a cute little girly voice.
"Of course father."
Then I said normally.
"Gosh, you're such a goody goody, it gets on my nerves."
"Leslie, you cause her any trouble and the deal's off, understand?"
I heard him say this and I glared at her. She looked at me with a smug smile spread across her face. Then I broke her shield and said.
You won't be smiling once I get this thing off. Just wait, I'm looking forward to the next couple of weeks with you. I'm going to have so much fun. Maybe I'll even have a nice talk with Stefan during first period tomorrow. I bet he would be really interested to know more about the real you.
Her breath was caught in her throat as she processed my threat. She stared at me in horror and then said back.
Please don't! I'm sorry, I didn't mean it! You can stay up as long as you want, I promise to cover for you!
Hmmm, well someone appears to be a little desperate. So tell me, how long is Stefan gonna be around? I really like him. He seems like a good guy, compared to those other idiots you dated.
I... I don't know, I just... really like him a lot. I think that he may be the one. He's different, and I really like him and I think he likes me to.
Huh, well look at what I have here, Elena Gilbert. THE, Elena Gilbert is in love. How cute is that? I think that it might start to constantly rain in the Sahara because of this.
She kept her eyes on me and I could instantly see it in her eyes. Yes, she was in love, for the first time in her life someone had actually broken down that wall around her heart. What would happen when she finally found out the truth? Would she accept him or would she leave and run away in fear? This was going to be a very interesting school year after all. I laughed at her look and said sarcastically at my dad.
"I promise to behave and be a good little girl daddy."
He sighed and then walked out the front door towards his car. That's when the tsunami hit.
"OH MY GOD! That's your dad? He is like so hot! I thought he was your older brother or something, he looks so young!"
I sighed and said.
"Caroline, what did I say about the talking?"
She instantly pressed her lips together and didn't reply. Then Bonnie finally spoke and said.
"She's right he's really hot, I'd date that. What do you think Antonia?"
"I'd, hit it, hit it, and never quit it."
"You guys do realize that's my dad you're talking about?"
They all turned to me and said, "yep" at the same time. I couldn't help, but bust out laughing at their expressions. If they only knew that my dad was still outside and listening to them. I would've loved to see their faces when they realized he had heard every word. So, I decided to make things fun and I said.
"You guys also realize that he hasn't left and that his car is parked right in front of that window right?"
They all froze and looked out the window sure enough the car was still there. They instantly panicked and Bonnie said.
"Do you think he heard us?"
I wanted very badly to say, "no, not much, he just heard every single word that came out of our mouths." I held it back and replied.
"Nah, I don't think so. I bet he was already in his car when you guys spoke. I got my speed from somebody, you know."
They all sighed in relief then I added slightly seriously.
"The good thing is that, he doesn't check the security cameras until tomorrow in the afternoon. You guys will be long gone by then."
I watched as that slowly sank in, their expressions were priceless. Elena was about to intervene and say that we didn't have any security cameras, when I silenced her with a glare. Then the calm and controlled Bonnie snapped. She grabbed me by the shoulders and said.
"Leslie you have to find those cameras and delete that part of the recording! I would never be able to look at him in the face if he saw that."
I really couldn't stand it any longer and I broke down laughing. I was laughing so hard that I doubled over in laughter. Antonia looked at me and said in a panicked voice.
"Leslie this isn't funny. I would be so embarrassed if he ever saw that."
That only made me laugh harder since they didn't know that he had already heard everything. Caroline then became desperate and turned to Elena.
"Elena do something! You can't let him see that!"
Elena had her lips pressed firmly together trying really hard not to laugh, but when Caroline said that, she couldn't take it. She busted out laughing just like me. She then said through giggles.
"Caroline...(giggle) look at the... (giggle) corners of the ceiling (full out laugh)."
They all looked up and sure enough there was nothing there. They looked all over the ceiling, then they stared at us and Antonia said.
"You tricked us, there are no cameras in the house."
I just kept laughing and slowly nodded my head. Caroline said sounding really annoyed.
"Why would you do that? That wasn't funny!"
"Yeah you're right it wasn't funny. It was downright hilarious!"
They stayed there glaring at us and I just kept on laughing. Then Elena said.
"We're sorry, it's just that we really wanted to see the look on your faces. We didn't mean to make you mad."
She extended her hand to them and Bonnie was the first to approach her, then Antonia, and lastly Caroline. I stopped laughing and said.
"Oh come on, I've been stuck bored in my room half the day. I was in desperate need of laugh."
They stared at me then to my surprise Antonia came to me, wrapped her arms around me and said.
"If that's your way of saying sorry, then apology accepted."
I stood there frozen and then hugged her back. After that Caroline came and hugged me, then lastly Bonnie. I sighed and said.
"Well I guess I should go."
They looked at me and said at the same time.
"Why?"
"He hasn't left because he's waiting for me to go upstairs. He knows that Elena wouldn't send me to bed, so he's just out there waiting."
They turned to the window, and he was still there. You couldn't see him because the windows were tainted black, but I knew he could see us. I sighed and said.
"Don't worry about. I was just kidding about the cameras and I'm sure he didn't hear anything. I guess I'll see you guys tomorrow."
Each of them came and gave me a hug and then I walked away to the stairs. I could hear them following me, so when I reached the top I called out.
"You keep me up all night and the stars on Elena's ceiling won't be the only ones you'll see."
They looked at me and then started giggling like little girls. I walked into my room, changed into my pajamas and laid down. Then I closed my eyes and I heard Elena say.
"She wasn't kidding about the stars. We better keep it down or we'll be sorry tomorrow."
I laughed and turned to face the window on the right side of the room, which was near a huge tree. I was about to close my eyes when suddenly I heard a loud caw, caw. I blinked and sat up and sure enough the same black crow was perched on the nearest branch close to my window. I went to the window and opened it. I smiled at the crow and said.
"Hey there, what you been up to?"
It flapped its wings and opened its mouth upwards towards the sky. I laughed lightly and said.
"So you went to feed? That's cool."
Then suddenly a very cold gust of wind rippled through the air. I pulled my pajama top closer and shivered. I noticed that the crow seemed to have shivered as well, it appeared to be trembling. Then it turned to look at me and gave me a, what I could guess was a pleading stare. I sighed and said.
"Are you cold?"
It looked at me as if I were some sort of idiot. I laughed at his expression and said.
"Fine you can stay, but if I wake up with claw marks, bite marks, or anything. You're cute feathers are mine, got it?"
Once again it nodded, I couldn't help but smile. I opened the window wider and said.
"Alright, come in."
It instantly flew inside and landed gracefully on my bed. I closed the window, then turned to stare at it and said.
"Oh no, you don't. I'm going to make you your own bed."
I went to my closet and pulled out a big box that I had from when I bought my boots. I pulled it out, grabbed some small sheets and made a decent bed. I went over to the crow, carefully picked him up, set him inside the box, and covered him with a blanket. I carefully caressed its head and back and said with a smile on my face.
"I'm trusting you crow, don't make me regret it."
Then I went over to my bed and slipped under the covers, until sleep finally found me. During the middle of the night, I could've sworn I felt as if someone was staring at me and caressing my cheek.
