Chapter 20
Hello! I know it has been a while since I last updated! I actually started reading this over again and thought it would be a good idea to continue it, at least finish it.
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Back at the Mansion
Elijah sets down his glass and folds his hands. "So, why don't we move this evening along and discuss the terms of this proposal?"
Damon nods, "That's very simple. Klaus gets his coffin back, in exchange, he and the Original extended family leave Mystic Falls forever. Me, Alysiah, Stefan, and Elena live happily ever after. No grudges."
Alysiah begins to protest. "Wait. Wha—?" Damon gives her a little kick underneath the table. Alysiah looks up and sees Damon shaking his head. She stops.
Elijah glances at Alysiah before turning his attention to his brother. "The deal sounds fair, brother."
Klaus chuckles and slowly shakes his head. "I don't think you understand. Elena's doppelganger blood insures that I will always have more hybrids to fight those that oppose me. I will never leave her behind."
Alysiah shakes her head. "There's no such thing as never, Klaus."
Klaus looks at her, stands up, and begins to pace. "Say I do leave her here, under their"—he gestures to the Salvatore brothers—"protection, what then? How long before one of you turns her into a vampire? Or worse, how long before she dies caught between your feuding? You see, each one of you truly believes that you're the one what can protect her, and that is simply a delusion. Gentlemen, the worst thing for Elena Gilbert is…the two of you."
Alysiah's cellphone rings.
Elijah's eyes are on her as she wipes away her tears and excuses herself from the dinner table. Damon gets up and follows her. Elijah also rises and follows them outside.
Klaus looks at one of the servants and she walks over to him. He smirks at Stefan. "I am so dreadfully parched. Dare say I have a little drink?"
Alysiah walks outside and answers her phone. "Hello?" "Hello, is this Alysiah Salvatore?" "This is her." "Hi. This is Amy from St. Charles Hospital. I am calling you about your recent appointment with one of our doctors about your panic attacks, hallucinations, and insomnia. We just got the results back on your PET scan. I am afraid it is bad news. You have FFI, otherwise known as fatal familial insomnia. I am here to discuss treatment plans." Alysiah swallows hard and looks back at the mansion to find Damon walking towards her and Elijah hanging back, leaning in the doorway, both have concerned looks on their faces. Alysiah takes a deep breath. "This is actually a bad time. Can I call you back?" "Of course. I understand. It takes time to take it all in." "Thanks." Alysiah hangs up and puts on a brave face as Damon reaches her. She looks past him and sees that Elijah has gone back inside. Damon gives her a worried look. "What was that all about?" Alysiah shrugs and begins to walk back to the mansion. "Nothing. Just Aurora and Kessa calling and making sure I got home safely. Come on. Let's go back inside. I heard that the dessert will be divine!"