A/N: Sorry for the long wait. Life kinda got busy. But things are slowing down. And I swear, I'll try harder to update faster.
Katherine's stiletto heeled feet rested on the dashboard of the car. "Feet off the dash." Dean grumbled. "Okay. Someone's grouchy." Katherine said, uttering a sound that crossed between a giggle and a chuckle. "No. I just don't like you." Dean snarled. Katherine pursed her lips in a mocking pout. "You're just so mean to me." "Get used to it." Dean retorted, hissing under his breath, "Bitch." Katherine rolled her eyes as she shook her head, gazing out the window. "How much longer?" Dean asked brusquely. "Another 4 hours or so." Dean nodded stiffly. "Okay."
"Elena?" Stefan asked tentatively. Elena rolled her amber eyes, "Stefan. Just go." "I'm so sorry. About everything. I was a dick. And I'm sorry." "But you still did it." "I'll do anything to make it up to you." "Can you go back in time? Erase everything you've done?" Elena hissed. "No." Elena stood, saying softly, "Stefan, I love you. I do. But what you've done is unforgivable. I'm sorry." Stefan stepped into the room, "I know. And I'd do anything to take it back." Elena nodded and brushed past him, whispering, "Goodbye, Stefan."
Katherine flounced towards the crypt, hips swaying. As if she were dancing seductively to a song only she could hear. Her heels clicked on the pavement. Dean rolled his eyes, following her. "I thought we were searching for a vampire. Not going to a frat party. Why're you dressed like that?" Katherine flashed a brilliant smile, "I could do this on my own, you know." "And I should trust you, because…?" Katherine's smile became taut as she stepped up to the crypt's door.
"How are you?" Elena curled up in bed, holding her teddy bear closely, as she cradled the phone to her ear. "I'm fine." Dean responded wearily, rubbing his eyes tiredly. "You sound tired." Elena whispered, a frown curving her mouth. "I am tired." "Ohh…" Elena said with a nod. "Yeah, listen, I have to go. I'll call you later, 'Lena." "Okay." "I love you." Elena bit her lip on a smile, "I love you too, Dean. Bye." "Bye." The elder Winchester hung up. Elena curled up on her bed, looking at her teddy bear, smiling faintly as a memory rose to the surface.
"Really, Dean?" Elena's amber eyes flashed with excitement. "Yes, really, 'Lena." He chuckled. The school carnival was in full swing. There were people talking in groups and screaming with excitement on the rides. Elena rushed to the dart games then turned back to him. Dean followed her, pulling his wallet from his pocket. He opened it and gave the man behind the counter a 5 dollar bill. Then he picked up the darts and threw it. It popped a balloon. "Yes!" Elena cried happily as the man handed her a brown teddy bear.
Elena smiled softly and hugged the bear to her chest. "Thank you, Dean."
Dean sat on the edge of the bed, listening to the sounds of the shower running. He stared at the glass of bourbon in his hand as he reflected on the events that occurred a few hours ago.
Dean leaned against the door of the Impala. Katherine had vanished into the tomb a few minutes earlier. Dean checked his watch impatiently. A soft thump drew his attention to the tomb. "Katherine?" Dean said, warily as he grabbed his 45. "Everything okay in there?" He walked up the pathway and stood at the door. A gust of wind blew towards him and something that felt like a wall, and looked like a man, rushed him and knocked him out of the doorway. Dean hit the ground hard, his breath leaving him in an explosion. "What the hell?" He grunted softly, wincing as he climbed to his feet. Katherine lay in a small pool of thick, dark blood. Her blood. Dean knelt beside her, murmuring, "Katherine?" Katherine blinked, wincing as she muttered, "He… bit me." Dean stood, helping Katherine to her feet. "Come on," he said, "Mikael might come back."
A knock on the door startled the Hunter. Drawing him from his thoughts. Dean stood and walked to the door. Opening it, he gaped at the man on the threshold. "Balthazar?" Dean croaked out. The man chuckled, "Allow me to introduce myself. I am Mikael. NiKlaus's father."
Playlist:
When I'm Gone – Simple Plan
Tattoo – Jordin Sparks
Brick by Boring Brick – Paramore
Give Me Love – Ed Sheeran
Passive – A Perfect Circle