Chapter 14
I do not own The Vampire Diaries in any way.
Elijah was up early this morning. "Darling, wake up", he said rubbing my back.
I made a noise and Elijah chuckled.
"Get up. We have to go to the Historical Society's tea party", he said, "I'm the guest of honor".
I giggled.
He kissed my head and said, "Dress nicely". As he left the room, I threw a pillow at him.
I got up and got dressed. I threw on a plain white sundress and some brown boots. I threw on a brown jacket and went downstairs.
Elijah was waiting for me with a blood bag.
I ripped into it and drank it quickly. "Okay. Let's go", I told him.
We pulled up to the Lockwood mansion. We got out.
Elijah turned to me. "Let me do all the talking", he said.
I nodded and leaned down to kiss me.
We walked up to the front door and Mrs. Lockwood met us there.
"Mr. Smith. Please come in", she said, "I see you've met Emilia Salvatore".
"Yes. I met her in the square and asked her to come with me", Elijah said.
We walked around and talked to people…actually…I just stood by Elijah's side.
Some people gave us looks when Elijah would stroke my hair, kiss my head/temple, or even rub his hand up and down my back.
We walked back over to Mrs. Lockwood and I stood there as they talked.
"Have you spent much time in Richmond for your book? There's such a wealth of history there", Mrs. Lockwood said.
"No. I'm focusing mostly on the smaller regions of Virginia. Lots of research. Strictly academic", Elijah said.
"That's fascinating", Mrs. Lockwood said.
My eyes went wide when I noticed that my brother had arrived.
He walked up. "Carol", he said, "Emilia".
"Damon", Mrs. Lockwood said, "Elijah, I'd like you to meet Damon Salvatore. He's Emilia's older brother. The Salvatore's are part of the Founding Families".
"Such a pleasure to meet you", Damon said.
I could hear the sarcasm in my brother's voice.
"No. Pleasure's mine", Elijah said, his tone clipped.
"Maybe I could tell you about Mystic Falls. Hey Carol, do you mind if we use your husband's office?" Damon asked.
"Sure", she said.
"I'm going to steal your date now", Damon said.
Before he left with Elijah, I grabbed one of the lapels on Elijah's suit jacket. I shared a look with him that said, 'Don't you dare kill my brother'.
He smirked and kissed my forehead.
I let go and watched him enter the office with Damon.
*Damon's Pov*
"What can I do for you, Damon?" Elijah asked.
"I was hoping we could have a word", I said.
"Where's Elena?" he asked.
"Safe with Stefan. They're laying low, you know, bit of a werewolf problem", I told him.
"Oh, yeah. I heard about that", he said.
"I'm sure you did since it was your witch that saved the day", I said.
"You are welcome", Elijah said.
"Which adds to my confusion on exactly why you're here", I said, "And don't tell me it's just for my sister".
"Why don't you just stay focused on keeping Elena safe and leave the rest to me?" Elijah asked, "And your sister was a contributing factor. I love her".
I couldn't suppress rolling my eyes at him.
Elijah made his way to the door, but I beat him to it.
"Not good enough", I said. Suddenly, I found myself up against the wall, being strangled. I tried to strangle Elijah too, but he grabbed my wrist and twisted it until it broke.
"You young vampires, so arrogant. Thankfully I broke your sister of that. How dare you come in here and challenge me?" Elijah said calmly.
"You can't kill me, man. It's not part of the deal", I said gasping for breath.
"Silence", Elijah said. He picked up a pencil and jammed it into my neck.
I dropped onto the desk and pulled it out.
Elijah handed me a handkerchief and I put it on my wound to stop the bleeding. "I'm an original. Show a little respect. The moment you cease to be of use to me, you're dead, so you should do what I say. Keep Elena safe", Elijah said and walked out.
*Emilia's Pov*
I smelled blood.
Elijah came storming out of the office. He looked upset.
"Elijah?" I asked.
He looked at me and walked outside.
I went into the office and found Damon with a blood covered handkerchief.
He had it up to his neck and he was breathing hard.
"Oh my god! Damon!" I said rushing over to him.
"Get away from me", he spat. He stormed out of the office too.
I went outside and found Elijah leaning up against the car. I walked up to him and put my hands on his chest. "I'm sorry for my brother's behavior", I told him.
Elijah grasped my wrists in hands.
"Elijah. Elijah. Elijah! Let go! You're hurting me!" I cried.
He let go and immediately apologized.
"Well next you're angry, don't take it out on me!" I yelled and got in the car. I tried to slam the door, but Elijah stopped me.
"Stop it", he said, "Ladies do not behave that way. They do not raise their voice or slam doors".
"Shut-up Elijah", I said shutting the door, "Take me home. Now".
Elijah sighed and got in the car and drove home.
We arrived home and I stormed up the steps.
"Please stop", Elijah said.
"You want me to stop?!" I yelled, "You hurt my brother Elijah! I understand he tried to kill you, but I thought you were better than this! You're behaving like Klaus". Suddenly, I was on the ground. I held my cheek as I looked up at Elijah.
Elijah had never hit me before.
I stumbled to my feet and went inside.
Elijah knocked on the door. "Let me in", he said.
"No! You hit me Elijah! Something you promised you'd never do! Go away! I don't want to see you till morning!" I yelled. I went up to my room and locked myself in the bathroom. I cried myself to sleep.