Chapter 11

I do not own The Vampire Diaries in any way.

A/N-The first part of the chapter goes along with Your Body is a Wonderland by John Mayer.

I was awoken this morning by Elijah kissing my shoulder, neck, and shoulder blades. I rolled over with my eyes still closed. I snuggled into Elijah's side.

"Wake up", Elijah said softly.

I opened my eyes and saw Elijah lying there looking at me.

He ran his hand thru my hair. "You need to get up", he said.

"Why? Can't we just lie in bed all day?" I asked him.

"No", he said. He got up and I watched him get dressed. "Darling, get up", he said.

I sighed dramatically. "Where are we going anyway?" I asked him.

"Get up and you'll see", he said smiling.

I got up and got ready. I grabbed my bag with my journal. I went into the kitchen.

"I'll be waiting in the car", he said kissing my temple.

I grabbed a few blood bags and went to the car. "So where are we going?" I asked him.

"Just wait and see", he said.

We drove a couple of hours.

"Are we there yet?" I asked him.

He turned to me and smiled. He stopped the car and said, "Look".

"An art museum?" I asked him. I got out of the car. "Where is everyone?" I asked Elijah.

"I arranged for us to have the whole museum to ourselves", he said.

We spent the next few hours walking around the art museum and then had lunch at the restaurant inside the museum.

The sun had started to go down.

"Thank you", I said.

Elijah smiled and kissed me.

We drove back to Mystic Falls.

We pulled up to Elena's house.

I got out of the car and walked with Elijah up to the door.

He knocked on the door and Jenna answered. "Hello, I'm Elijah Smith. I believe you were the one I talked to", Elijah said.

"Yes", she said, "Emilia, what are you doing here?"

"This is Elijah. My…soul mate", I told her.

"Oh, I didn't realize he was so much…older than you", she said.

It was true.

Elijah looked like his early 30's and I was physically 16.

"Please come in", she said to Elijah.

Elijah smiled and entered the house.

Jenna started to go thru the closet.

Elena came down the stairs. "Hey, what are you doing?" Elena asked.

"Perfect timing", Jenna said. Jenna handed Elena a box.

"What is this stuff?" Elena asked.

"Your mom's files from the historical society. I got roped into helping Mrs. Lockwood and by roped, I mean very excited to participate", Jenna said. Jenna stood up and closed the closet door.

Elena looked a little shocked to find both Elijah and I standing there.

"Hey, I'm Elijah", Elijah said.

"Elijah is in town doing research on Mystic Falls", Jenna said, "He's also Emilia's…boyfriend".

"It's a pleasure", Elijah said to Elena.

They shook hands.

"So you're welcome to stay here and rummage through this stuff or Elena and I could help you load it into our car", Jenna suggested.

"Or I can get this little one to pick it up tomorrow", Elijah said stroking my hair.

"Also a good plan", Jenna said.

"Thank you so much for inviting me into your home, Jenna and Elena...I hope to see you again sometime soon", Elijah said. He took me by the waist and we left.

We flashed upstairs.

Elena banged on Jeremy's door, but Elijah caught her wrist.

Elijah motioned for her to be quiet.

Jeremy opened the door and Elijah put his hand over my mouth.

"What is it?" Jeremy asked.

"Jenna was just asking me to get you to help her with the boxes", Elena said.

"Okay", Jeremy said. He left.

Elijah took his hand off my mouth and looked at Elena. "It's a wise choice", Elijah said.

"What do you want?" Elena asked.

"I think it's time you and I had a little chat", Elijah said.

All three of us went into her bedroom.

"Forgive the intrusion. I mean your family no harm", Elijah said.

"Why did you kill those vampires when they tried to take me?" Elena asked.

Elijah sat down on Elena's windowsill.

I sat on Elena's bed.

"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 doppelganger exists there'll be a line of vampires eager to take you to him and I can't have that", Elijah said. "Isn't that exactly what you're trying to do?" Elena asked.

"Let's just say that my goal is not to break the curse", Elijah said.

"So what is your goal?" Elena asked.

"Klaus's obsession has made him paranoid. He's a recluse. He trusts only those in his immediate circle", Elijah said.

"Like you?" Elena asked.

"Not anymore", Elijah said.

"And what about you?" Elena asked me.

"Yeah he trusts me", I told her, "But like Elijah, I have no idea where he is. He won't tell me".

"So you're trying to use me to draw him out", Elena said.

"Well, to do that I need you to stay put and stop trying to get yourself killed", Elijah said.

"How do I know you're telling the truth?" Elena asked.

"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 preparing to offer you a deal", Elijah said.

"What kind of a deal?" Elena asked.

"Do nothing", Elijah said getting up, "Do nothing, live your life, stop fighting and then, when the time is right, you and I should draw out Klaus together and I should make sure your friends remain unharmed".

"And then what?" Elena asked.

"Then I kill him", Elijah said.

"Just like that?" Elena asked.

"Just like that. I'm a man of my word, Elena. I make a deal, I keep a deal", Elijah said.

"How are you gonna be able to keep everybody safe?" Elena asked.

"I notice you have a friend Bonnie, is it? She seems to possess the gift of magic. I have friends with similar gifts", Elijah said.

"You know witches", Elijah said.

"Together we can protect everybody that matters to you. So do we have a deal?" Elijah asked.

"I need you to do one more thing for me", Elena said.

"We're negotiating now?" Elijah asked her.

"I need you to get Stefan out of the tomb", Elena asked.

"Darling, what do you think?" Elijah asked me.

"You're asking me?" I asked him.

"Your call", he said.

"Well, yeah. Stefan's my brother. Plus, I wouldn't want to leave him in there with Katherine", I said.

"Very well then", Elijah said. He called Jonas and we headed to the tomb.

We walked to the entrance of the tomb.

Katherine and Stefan walked up.

"Elijah", Katherine gasped.

"Emilia", Stefan said.

"Good evening Katerina. Thank you for having the good sense to be frightened", Elijah said. Elijah looked at Stefan. "Your release has been requested", Elijah said.

"What? By who?" Stefan asked.

"The lovely Elena drives a hard bargain. However, we reached a peaceful agreement, she and I. Plus, your sister couldn't live without her brother. Please", Elijah said, motioning for Stefan to come out, "Come".

"I can't", Stefan said.

"Yes you can. I've had the spell lifted", Elijah said.

Stefan came out slowly.

I ran and hugged my brother.

Katherine rushed to run out, but Elijah blocked the entrance.

"As for you however, you should not exit until I say so. When Klaus comes he'll want to know exactly where you are", Elijah said compelling Katherine. He looked at Stefan. "You're free to go. Elena will explain the arrangement to you. If she keeps her word, I'll keep mine", Elijah said.

"Stefan, no. Please don't let him leave me in here", Katherine said.

"Goodbye Katherine", Stefan said leaving.

We all met on the ground above the church.

"Take care of her. Please", Stefan told Elijah.

"Do not worry", Elijah said.

Before Stefan left, he kissed my forehead. "I love you Emilia", Stefan said.