A/N: Hello! This is the last chapter I think, because I'm running out of inspiration fast (which is probably shown in this chapter so I'm sorry for that)... I may do a sequel in the future, but I think I'm probably going to leave this one here. Thank you for everyone who reviewed or added this story to their alerts or favourites, it made me so happy! I stole a few quotes from the originals in this chapter to use to my advantage...I hope you like it! Not sure if I do, but please leave a comment telling me what you thought, - sbk2304.

Elena,

I have gone home to check on the house. You need some time away from me to think this through. I won't go far, but I need to know that you really want this before I do it.

I love you, and I'm sorry for last night.

Katherine

Elena read the note with shaking fingers, and she felt slightly relieved, since they had got into an argument the night before.

"Is this what this all about?" Katherine had demanded, pointing between the two girls. "Is this what we are all about? Are you just with me because you want me to turn you?" Her insecurities had bubbled to the surface. "I knew there had to be an ulterior motive, I mean, come on, why would you choose me over Stefan? Let me guess, he refused to turn you?" Her arms had folded protectively over her chest as she rambled.

Elena had sat up in shock. "Kat, what the hell? I love you! How many times do I have to prove it? I didn't ask Stefan to turn me because I couldn't imagine forever with him. I loved him, sure, but I want to spend forever with you; the rest of my life simply is not enough." She had pleaded with her to understand.

Katherine's eyes had softened and she had calmed a little, somewhat embarrassed by her reaction, but the frown was still fixed on her face.

"You need to sleep," she'd ordered, turning over and facing away from her.

"Katherine," Elena had began, worried, but the vampire interrupted her.

"I'm not angry with you Elena, I...I need to think," she had whispered.

Elena had laid down once more, nodding uncertainly. The bed had felt suddenly colder without Katherine's arms around her. Tears trickled down her face onto her pillow, and she wiped them away furiously.

Minutes had passed and she had assumed her girlfriend had fallen asleep, until she felt the arm slide over her hip and the warm body press up against her back as she drifted off to sleep.

She had thought everything was okay, until she woke up alone. She'd panicked, fumbling for her phone when she had come across the piece of paper sat neatly on the dresser.

It's okay, she told herself. She's giving me space.

But she didn't need space. She knew what she wanted. She wanted Katherine.

Katherine paced back forth in her living room, the sound of her boots loud on the wooden floor.

"What do I do?" She muttered to herself. She loved Elena, of course she did. Everything that had happened since they met proved that her feelings were true for the first time in her life, and she would do anything to make sure that they would be together forever, so why was she hesitating?
You know why, she growled to herself. You're afraid she'll change her mind. Of course she was scared. Why would Elena want someone like her?

She screeched in frustration, throwing her arms up in the air, irritated. There was a crash as a vase was knocked off of the table and smashed on the ground, water spilling everywhere.

"Crap," she muttered, rushing to clean it up. She had to stop being insecure about Elena's feelings for her, otherwise she would end up alone. Her paranoia had to be beginning to annoy the girl; it was annoying the hell out of Katherine so it must be.

She finished picking up the pieces of broken glass and sat down, her head in her hands.

"It's time to grow up, Katherine." She spoke out loud to the empty house. "Elena loves you, and she's asking you to do this for her, for both of you. Everything will be fine, you are fine." She nodded once to herself.

"Well you don't look fine."

Katherine's head shot up and she froze, mortified.

Lucy stood there with a somewhat amused expression on her face. She was dressed in jeans and a flowing top, and she clutched a bottle of wine in her hands. "You know they say talking to yourself is the first sign of madness," she commented casually, walking through to the kitchen and retrieving a couple of glasses. She poured some wine into them and returned to the living room, handing one to a still shocked Katherine.

"Katherine? Seriously, has this girl reduced you to a completely new person? The Katherine I know would have pinned me against the wall the second I walked through the front door uninvited. Where is Elena, anyway?" She took a sip of the red liquid.

At the mention of Elena's name, Katherine's face scrunched up.

Lucy looked at her, concerned, and took the glass out of her hand, putting them both down. She sat down on the sofa next to her, tentatively laying a hand on her shoulder.

"Kat? Did something happen?" She asked cautiously.

Katherine breathed out slowly. "She wants me to turn her."

Lucy frowned, confused. "And this is bad because...?" Katherine didn't answer. "I thought you wanted to be with her? Are you actually in love with her?"

"Of course I'm in love with her!" Katherine snapped, her eyes darkening and the red veins appearing on her face. "How could I not? She's the most amazing person I've ever met."

Lucy continued to watch her, unfazed by her anger. "So..." She prompted her gently.

Katherine's face smoothed and the veins disappeared. She looked so conflicted. "I'm afraid," she admitted quietly.

Lucy scoffed. "Afraid? Katherine Pierce? Of what?"

"Everything. I'm afraid of her using me to turn her. I'm afraid of her no longer loving me, but most of all, I'm afraid of what it will do to her."

Lucy cocked her head, perplexed. "You'll help her control the urges in time," she began.

"No, not that part." Katherine interrupted. "Her family will hate her. Alaric, Jeremy, even Bonnie, they don't want her to become a vampire. Stefan and Damon will probably hate me and think I forced her or something, I don't care about that, but what will it do to her?" Her eyebrows furrowed as she picked up the glass and felt the alcohol trickle down her throat.

Silence fell for a few minutes, broken by Lucy's voice.

"But Katherine, that's Elena's decision to make. Not yours, not her family's, not her friends'. Hers. Have you actually spoken to her? Found out how she's feeling about it?" Lucy spoke evenly, trying to get some sense into her friend.

Katherine went still, processing her friend's advice.

After a while she groaned, her hands covering her face. "I've been such an idiot, I was too busy being insecure and I didn't even listen properly." Elena must be going out of her mind, scared about turning but also afraid she had left her. "I've been really stupid, haven't I," she stated.

Her friend chuckled. "Just a little, but she'll forgive you."

"But what if she doesn't? What do I do, Lucy?" She looked at the witch imploringly.

"Talk to her," the girl urged. "That's the only thing you can do, other than support her. Like I said, it's her decision."

Katherine nodded and managed a small grin. "I guess you're right, thanks Luce. What are you doing here anyway?"

Lucy shrugged. "I figured I'd come see if you were still alive after the wrath of the Salvatores." She smirked. "You've changed Kat."

Katherine smiled sheepishly. "All because of her." Her eyes fell on her phone, noticing the numerous missed calls from Elena.

Lucy followed her line of sight and nudged her playfully. "Go and call her," she suggested. "I'll see you soon, okay?"

Katherine made a sound of acknowledgement, turning to her phone, her mind already elsewhere. She pressed the call button with trembling fingers, and waited anxiously for the call to be picked up.

"Hello? Kat?" Elena's voice was full of anxiety

"Lena? I'm...I'm sorry." She murmured through the phone.

There was a brief silence on the other end. "Are you breaking up with me?"

"No!" Katherine reassured quickly. "No! Never. I'd never break up with you. Uh, listen, can you come over? I want to talk to you, and I really need to apologise. I should never have jumped to conclusions."

"Okay," Elena replied, her voice quivering slightly.

"I love you."

"I love you too Katherine." The line went dead, and Katherine breathed out unsteadily. She had a lot to do before Elena arrived.

Elena sat on her bed, mulling over the phone conversation. The vampire hadn't seemed mad, and she had been shocked at her question about them breaking up, so everything must be okay, right? She stared at her hands, pressing two fingers to her wrist and feeling her heart race as she thought about the implications of her going to meet Katherine.

She knew from the phone call that it was likely Kat would agree, and so by tonight she could lose her humanity. She was nervous, anyone would be. She was nervous of dying, however temporarily. Nervous of losing control, of her family rejecting her, of living forever.

But she wasn't afraid. Nervous, yes, but not afraid. She had Katherine by her side, always and forever. Her family wouldn't hate her forever, could they? It was her decision, and they usually respected her decisions.

Her phone buzzed on her lap.

I forgot to say on the phone, wear something nice! I have a surprise.

-Kat xx

Elena's brow crinkled, confused. She knew better than to ask why, as once Katherine had an idea she wouldn't give in to any pleading.

She walked over to her closet and pulled the doors wide open. Her old cheerleading outfit sat folded on the shelf, next to all her familiar clothes. Her eyes fell on her battered black suitcase tucked away in the bottom, and she pulled it out, guessing that if Katherine were to agree then she wouldn't be returning home anytime soon.

She carefully packed some clothes and her most meaningful possessions, including the numerous pictures she had scattered around the room. Her parents, Jenna, Jeremy, Alaric, her friends, every memory she had treasured over the years was packed away. A tear came to her eye as she gazed down at the photo of herself, her parents and brother, her father's arms wrapped tightly around all three of them. Would they be proud of her, after everything that had happened? The uncertainty rose inside her, but she brushed it aside. The only thing that was left of her parents was memories, and whilst she would treasure them forever she wouldn't allow thoughts of what could have been to control her life.

Sighing quietly and broadening her shoulders, she swung the lid shut and zipped up the suitcase. She looked at the dress she had chosen for a few moments, and then stripped off her clothes and slipped it over her head. It was simple, black with lace, and fell nicely on her petite frame, reaching halfway down her thighs. She brushed her comb through her hair and curled it, before applying some light make up under her eyes. She knew Katherine liked her as she is, but she wanted to make an effort. She appraised her appearance in the mirror, scrunching up her eyes before they fell upon a glint of silver resting on her chest. Quickly she made a decision, unclasping it and replacing it with one of her mothers. She tucked the other, filled with vervain, into her bag, wanting to take it into her next life. Katherine had returned it to her after rescuing her from Klaus, and if everything went as she hoped she would no longer need it. Finally, she grabbed her shoes and suitcase and, after taking one last look around her childhood bedroom, tiptoed downstairs.

Elena reached her car unseen and stowed her suitcase away in the backseat, before returning to the house. It would be easier if there were no questions. She crept up a few stairs, turned, and thundered down them, pretending she had been in her room all along.

"Elena?" She heard her brother's gruff voice from the kitchen.

She wandered slowly towards them, a lump rising in her throat. Jeremy was sat at the table doing some homework, and their guardian was helping him. "Hey Jer, Ric." She forced a smile, dreading saying goodbye to them.

You'll see them again, Elena, she told herself firmly.

They took in her formal attire. "You look nice, where are you going?" Alaric asked.

You can do this. "Katherine's, we have plans. I'm staying there for a few days." She attempted a grin.

"Oh okay, have fun Elena."

Elena looked at them both, the love clear in their eyes. She reached out to Alaric for a hug, squeezing him tight, and then grabbed her brother. She buried her face in his shoulder. "Goodbye," she whispered.

She pulled back and Jeremy gave her a weird look. She held her breath, crossing her fingers that they wouldn't ask. But he just shrugged and grinned, turning back to his work. She nodded at them and left the room.

It wasn't until the car door had shut behind her that she allowed the tears to trickle down her face. She hated lying to them, but it was for the best - the best for them, for her and for Katherine.

She wiped hurriedly at her cheeks with shaking fingers, and turned the key in the ignition.

This is it.

Katherine opened the door almost instantly after she heard Elena's knock, and her breath caught. Elena's hair fell in waves around her face, and her dress left nothing to her imagination. Her mouth grew dry and she would give anything to take her right there, but she refrained with difficulty. She had to do this right for her girlfriend.

Elena coughed and Katherine jumped, embarrassed to be caught staring.

"You look beautiful," she whispered, catching Elena's pale hand in her own and pressing her lips to it.

Elena giggled at her chivalry, allowing herself to be taken inside.

Katherine pulled her in for a kiss, Elena meeting her lips eagerly. All too soon she had to pull back, aware of Elena's hands travelling up her equally short dress.

She tapped Elena's nose, pretending to be stern. "Not yet," she winked.

Elena scowled and stalked down the narrow hallway, only for her mouth to fall open at the candlelit dinner set out in front of her. Katherine came up quietly behind her and dropped a kiss on her bare shoulder.

"If being a vampire is really what you want, then I have no objections." She whispered, hearing Elena's heart rate pick up. "But I want to do it right. I want to make it special."

Elena twisted in her arms, her eyes full of tears. "Are you sure?"

Katherine chuckled. "Elena, I want nothing more to be with you forever." At this Elena's face lit up, and she permitted Katherine to seat her at the table.

She clutched her hand, gazing into her eyes. "I love you so much."

Katherine's heart jumped. Those words never failed to give her butterflies. "I love you too." She murmured. "Now eat, after all, this is your last meal as a human."

After they had eaten and the dishes washed, Katherine stepped close to Elena. "Are you sure about this Lena? It's not too late to change your mind."

Elena shook her head. "I want this Katherine. I really want this. I want to spend eternity with you." She shrieked as her legs disappeared from under her, and wrapped her arms around the vampire's neck as she was carried up the stairs and laid on the bed.

Katherine smirked as she tugged her dress over her head, watching Elena's eyes widen at her toned body.

Elena quickly removed herself of hers, and scooted to the edge of the bed, pulling Katherine closer to stand between her trembling thighs. She trailed her fingers down Katherine's stomach, watching the tiny hairs on her body stand on end.

Katherine shivered and straddled her, slipping her tongue inside her mouth. It was only when she felt Elena's hands snaking lower that she caught them in her own.

"After," she murmured in a low voice. "It will be better, I swear." She winked, watching Elena's eyes widen with anticipation.

Elena nodded. "Drink from me," she whispered.

Katherine didn't need asking twice. She laid her girlfriend back and kissed her way up her body, before gently sinking her teeth into her neck. She heard the girl gasp, a mixture of pain and pleasure, and moaned herself as she felt the sweet blood trickle down her throat.

A few seconds passed, and she pulled back slightly to bite into her own wrist. She held it out to Elena, and almost came undone as she watched the ferociousness of Elena's movements as she sucked Katherine's blood.

Katherine cradled her face gently, removing her wrist, and brought their lips back together. They kissed deeply and passionately, and Elena was unaware of Katherine's hands moving upwards. There was a snap and Elena went limp in her hands.

Tears ran down Katherine's cheeks as she shifted back to lay the lifeless girl on the bed. She pressed a kiss to her forehead and retrieved a blood bag from the fridge downstairs, pouring it into a frosted glass before returning to sit by her lover.

She glanced at the clock on the nightstand. Two hours had passed and Elena was still out cold. Katherine was panicking, terrified at the possibility of losing the girl forever.

There was a gasp from the bed and Katherine flew towards her, cradling her in her arms with tears streaming down her face. She pulled the skin down with her thumb to look in each eye, kissing her forehead repeatedly.

Elena looked up at her and spoke quietly. "Thirsty..." Her voice was rough and not a second passed before Katherine was pressing the glass into her hand.

She hesitated, bringing it up to her lips. The need took over and she downed it in one, her eyes widening at the feel of it coursing through her veins.

Katherine watched in wonder as red veins appeared around Elena's eyes, lovingly staring into her own, and as fangs appeared in her open mouth. She'd never seen anything so beautiful.

"It's me and you now Elena. Forever."

A/N: I really hope you all liked it, I wanted to leave it so that I could possibly write a sequel in the future so I hope this chapter is a satisfactory ending!

Thanks to my beta (Totally Unicorn) who I gained for this chapter :)

Thank you so much to everyone who has reviewed or added my story to their favourites or alerts. You're all amazing! I shall be continuing with other stories at the moment (both Brittana – Glee) but I may return to write another Kelena story in the future.

Love you all!