Chapter 11

Of course filled with regret, thought Bonnie. Regret for not being able to carry out his diabolical plan of ruling Planet Earth. She broke eye contact with him and looked at the others. Stefan and Damon were behind them and the Originals were behind the Salvatore brothers. They were all facing Klaus, their backs turned to the front of the pub.

When the witches began to chant, a soft breeze started blowing through the establishment and the vampires felt the power associated with it. Klaus' eyes widened in realization. They were casting a spell to vanquish him - destroy him. He was still in denial as he believed that he was indestructible. He was still holding on to the belief that maybe, maybe the spell won't work regardless of there being another hybrid - 'tribrid' rather.

The witches continued their chanting while Lavinia broke free of the chain and stepped forward. She then floated up to Klaus and stopped inches in front of him. Everyone looked on in surprise at the two super beings suspended in mid air. "Come to join me, have you?", Klaus said with sarcasm. Lavinia just blinked in response. She told the others -with her mind - to continue with the spell.

Lavinia's and Klaus' hair started to blow as wind started to spin around them, like a cyclone. The 'cyclone' resembled the rings of Saturn somewhat - transparent - looking like fairy dust encircling them. It got a little more intense causing Vinnie's hair to be blowing round about her face. It actually made her look like she was under water. Her eyes were interchanging between black and amber as the practitioners of magic continued with the casting of the spell. Klaus began to feel weaker and he started to panic as he could feel his energy, his power, being drained. Vinnie's right leg was now up and both arms were by her side, her fingers spread out. The Salvatores and the Originals inched closer as they couldn't believe what they were seeing. They could see Klaus' life force being pulled from him and going into Vinnie. Klaus began to scream as he started feeling pain. Vinnie's eyes were now a combination of amber and black, her fangs were now fully exposed. The wind surrounding them started spinning faster while Klaus' screams started getting louder and more agonizing. Vinnie's back then arched, her chest pushing forward, her neck and her arms hyper-extended. She too started to scream as she was absorbing all of Klaus' energy. She could feel the power all through her. Klaus' scream then went from agonizing to blood curdling. The others looked on in utter disbelief and shock as he was starting to disintegrate from the lower extremities up, particles of his remains spinning in the wind surrounding him and his destroyer. This lasted for about five minutes. The wind then died down and disappeared along with Klaus, as if he evaporated. Vinnie then turned and faced them, her face still vampiric, and she floated back down to the ground. She took a deep breath in and her face was back to normal. Everyone was still in shock, looking round about them, can't believing that Klaus is really gone.

"He's really gone", Damon said after about ten minutes of silence.

"Yeah", Bonnie agreed, "he really is."

This realization started to sink in and everyone was now more relaxed, more relieved, hell - happy that this is finally over.

"Let's go home", Donovan said. Everyone was in agreement with that.

Elijah and his family expressed their gratitude and he also apologized to Stefan, Bonnie and Damon for his betrayal at the sacrifice. He truly believed his brother. But, he's glad Klaus is gone and he has his family back. He also told them that if they ever needed any help with anything, he and his family are willing. They bid farewell and left.

"Uh, guys? How are we going to explain what happened here?", Stefan asked before they left the pub.

"Don't worry Salvatore. We had cast an illusion, so as far as anybody is concerned on the outside, everything is A-OK", Lucy answered.

Stefan nodded his head and scolded himself as he should have know that they would've taken care of that detail.

"Good to have you back brother", Damon told him, patting him on the shoulder. "Look, how are you doing, you know, with feeding on human blood?", he asked him, worried about the next challenge of preventing Stefan from killing anyone in Mystic Falls.

"There's no need to worry", Stefan told him. "Bonnie cast a spell that prohibited me from smelling her blood."

"And I can cast one that will stop him from smelling all human blood until he gets it under control", Bonnie added.

"Yeah, it will be like a 12 step program for his human blood addiction", Vinnie contributed.

"Sounds good", Damon said. He was really relieved at that.

"What about this place?", Donovan asked.

"Who cares. We can't be linked to it. Let the state deal with it", Damon said.

Donovan shrugged his shoulders. No argument there. They all went outside,preparing to go home. Oh, how they can't wait. Stefan can't wait to see Elena, Bonnie can't wait to see Jeremy and Damon, although relieved that his brother is safe, wonders if Elena will tell him about the kiss they shared. It's quite obvious that Bonnie didn't tell him anything. It was true though, that everything appeared normal on the outside. Cars were driving by. People were walking on the pavement as if nothing happened. Lucy did take away the illusion though, but not before fixing back the windows and the inside. It looks like the pub was just abandoned. Damon was right - let the state deal with it.

"Oh, dad, I was gonna wait until after this whole Klaus issue before introducing Lucy and Vinnie to you as family, but, now I see that it isn't necessary", Bonnie said. Her dad simply laughed and shook his head. "And I still can't believe that they called you and didn't even tell me", she said looking at Lucy and Vinnie.

"Uh, it was a surprise?", Vinnie said, a sheepish grin on her face. Bonnie just laughed and decided that it doesn't matter anymore.

"But, seriously. Why didn't you tell me that you practiced magic, necromancy no less?", Bonnie probed her father.

"Because I didn't want you exposed to it. Not that kind of magic. No magic rather. That's why I was kinda giving you grief about hanging around Grams too much", he said. "But it's obvious that you couldn't keep away. So, I kept an eye on you from time to time, when I was away for work."

Bonnie's eyes widened as she realized. "Wait, that feeling of someone watching me that I was having all summer long, was..you?", she asked surprise.

"Yes, Bonnie it was me. Whenever I was in near proximity, I astro-projected and whenever I was far away, like in Canada, I used 'friends'", he explained.

"Wow, I never would've guessed. Wait..'friends'? what 'friends'?", she asked.

"Oh, you know, owls, crickets, everyday creatures that you expect to be there, but still go unnoticed", he said with a smirk.

Bonnie was impressed. "Way to go dad", she cheered smiling.

Everyone laughed at that and they were really impressed as well. They had no idea that Mr. Bennett was so powerful, well, except Lucy and Vinnie. They were walking towards their vehicles. Bonnie's dad had one and there was Lucy's. Bonnie decided to go with her dad. They were approaching the car when the passenger door opened and a red-headed woman stepped out and looked at Bonnie.

"MOM?", Bonnie exclaimed. She has been getting surprise after surprise today. "WHAT are you doing here?", she added.

Her mother simply smiled. "I was told that you were kidnapped and I came with your father. He of course told me to stay out here, to keep an eye out, if you will."

"Wait, what?", Bonnie asked clearly confused. "Why on earth would he leave you out here to 'keep and eye out'?", she directed at her mother. The others were now gathered by the car. Stefan and Damon was staring at Bonnie's mom, thinking that she sure is beautiful. Stefan saw where Bonnie got her looks from.

"Bonnie, there's something that you need to know", Siobhan said to her daughter. Lavinia was now beside her. Siobhan's eyes then turned amber and then back to their natural green.

Bonnie gasped and took a step back in shock. "No way", she said. "How?", she asked confused as hell.

Siobhan looked to Vinnie. Vinnie then said,"Bonnie, don't you remember that she's related to me? My aunt carried the werewolf gene and it was passed onto her."

Bonnie then understood. She didn't know why it didn't occur to her before. Then she realized that they were so preoccupied with getting Stefan and getting rid of Klaus, that she never really gave it a second thought. "Why did you leave?", she asked quietly.

Siobhan sighed and said,"Because I didn't want to hurt you Bonnie. I transform every month and I didn't want you exposed to that. I didn't want to stay in Mystic Falls and risk hurting anyone else either. Your father and I thought it was for the best."

"Where did you go?", Bonnie asked her. Sure she felt that she was supposed to be more angry with her mom, but with everything that happened and with Tyler's experiences, she understands.

"I was in Scotland, with your grandparents. Your father always fills me in on how you're doing. He said that you have great friends and that you're safe. Sheila taught you well. She used to update me on your well-being too", her mother explained.

Bonnie simply nodded, her eyes beginning to moisten. "Will you be going back?", she asked.

"No", she answered. "I don't have to worry about hurting you anymore. Lavinia told me about Tyler and herself and that there is somewhere that we can morph without hurting anyone."

Bonnie then ran to her mother and hugged her with all her might. The tears were now streaming down her face - both their faces. "I'm so sorry, Bonnie. I should've told you. I should've realized that you were strong enough", her mother told her through her tears.

"It's OK, you were just being a mom", Bonnie said. Her mother laughed when at that. Her father then joined in the hug, happy to have his family back together again. Everyone looked at them, feeling happy for Bonnie.

Stefan's thoughts then went to Elena and his undead heart went out to her. The only family she has left is Jeremy. Apparently Damon was thinking the same thing. But they knew that Elena would be happy for Bonnie. They were like sisters and at least Elena would have a mother figure in her life again. They then got into their respective vehicles and headed home for Mystic Falls.

It was early evening when they arrived at the boarding house. Even though the immediate threat is done and gone, they still decide to meet there to talk about anything supernatural. They still, after all, have to put up a front to the unsuspecting citizens. Excitement filled the house as Elena was reunited with Stefan and Bonnie with Jeremy and then Caroline - who was just over the top ecstatic. Alaric was relieved that no more Klaus to deal with and glad that the kids are alright. Tyler was glad too and he, along with the others, were shocked that Bonnie's mom is a werewolf. He feels good though, he's not alone anymore. He now has Siobhan and Lavinia.

Elena did get her birthday wish after all. Stefan was there for her party. It was amazing. There was no tension, no fear, no looking over their shoulder. They really and truly enjoyed the party. They had it a the boarding house since no normal gathering has ever been held there and everyone had a great time. Elena was now eighteen, an adult. Everyone still sympathized with her losing Jenna and her dad, but she was OK. She still had family - Jeremy, Bonnie, Stefan, Damon, Caroline and Tyler. Not to mention Bonnie's parents, Vinnie and Lucy.

The party was dwindling down and she and Stefan were out back on the patio observing the guests moving in and out the house. They weren't saying anything, they were just enjoying each others presence. Damon was one of the guests heading back in the house too, raising his glass of bourbon to them, before disappearing inside. Elena was then reminded of the kiss that they shared when they both thought that he was going to die. She often wondered if she should tell Stefan but then she decided that she shouldn't. After all it didn't mean anything, right? Right, so she told herself that it wasn't necessary to share. She then turned to Stefan and hugged him. "You OK?", he asked her. He sensed her uneasiness and he noticed that it was after they saw Damon. "Yeah, I'm fine", she answered her head on his shoulders. Stefan still wasn't so sure. He wondered if anything happened between her and Damon. He was gone for quite some time. Bonnie didn't say anything to him. Even when they were both with Klaus, she didn't show the slightest hint that something happened when she was telling him about what went on at home. With that he brushed it off. He just wanted to continue enjoying being home.

A/N: Hello all. Looks like there will be another chapter after all. Hope that this one was alright. :o) Thank you for your reviews.