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Stefan walked back in the house from visiting Bonnie and was greeted by Dia.
"Hey how did things with Bonnie go?" she asked.
"Not well. Her powers aren't working" Stefan explained. "Can't you just tell me where they are?"
"I could, but the thing is I don't know the exact point where they are" Dia smiled. "Stop brooding Stefan. Damon's not going to hurt her".
"I'd rather not risk the chance" Stefan replied.
"Whatever" Dia replied. She began to fumble with the locket.
"When are you going to tell him?" Stefan suddenly spoke.
"I don't know" Dia began. "I'm just not sure if I should".
"You're in love with him aren't you" Stefan looked at her.
"Is it that obvious?" Dia asked. "I just don't want to be his replacement for Lydia or Katherine if that whole thing doesn't work out. I want him to love me for me and not because I look like her".
"I understand." Stefan said.
"I don't know what I'm going to do" Dia told him. "I don't want Lydia to take over, but I'm scared I'm not going to have the strength to do it."
"You're strong Dia. You're stronger than Lydia ever was. I have an idea. Come with me" Stefan said. Stefan led Dia to his car and they drove off.
Stefan first stopped at Bonnie's house, but her father told him that she wasn't at home and was probably at her grandmothers.
"What are we doing Stefan" Dia asked.
"Looking for Bonnie and getting you help" Stefan said knocking on the door.
A elderly woman opened the door. She must be Gram Dia thought.
"Hi" Stefan said.
"Can I help you" she replied.
"I'm Stefan I'm a friend of Bonnies" he told her. "This is Dia who is also a friend of hers".
Bonnie's grandmother stayed in the house, but offered her to Stefan who took it.
"Her dad told me she might be here" Stefan said.
"She was" she replied. "Not anymore".
"Do you know where she went?' Stefan asked.
"No, but you do" Bonnie's grandmother began.
"I'm sorry" Stefan frowned.
"I told her to face down her fear and I'm sensing now you know exactly why she was scared. You know what I am and yet you offered me your hand, which means you wanted me to see I could trust you" she told him.
"Can you?" Stefan asked.
"I trust you'll keep her safe" she replied. "Better be on your way then. I'm not going to invite you in. Sure you understand why".
Dia began to walk off the porch when Bonnie's grandmother stopped her.
"You stay" she said.
Dia looked at Stefan.
"Go on" Stefan said. Dia nodded and walked into the house.
"Let's just say I'm descended from Katherine, does that make me part vampire?" Elena asked Damon.
"Vampires can't procreate" Damon answered. "But we love to try". He smirked.
"No if you were related it would mean Katherine had a child before she was turned" Damon said eating a fry.
"Did Stefan think he could use me to replace her?" Elena asked.
"It's kinda creepy if you ask me" Damon smiled. "C'mon you don't like pickles what's wrong with you?"
"How can you even eat if…." Elena stopped. "Technically you're supposed to…."
"Dead?" Damon whispered. "It's not such a bad word. As long as I keep a healthy diet of blood in my system. My body functions pretty normally". Damon ate another fry.
"Are you using Dia to replace whoever she looks like?" Elena asked him.
"No I'm not using Dia to replace Lydia. To tell you the truth Dia is everything Lydia wasn't. Dia is smart, beautiful, funny, caring, she can stand up for herself. Don't get me wrong Lydia was all of that too, but Lydia thought I was a monster when she discovered what I was. Dia didn't" Damon told her.
"So why don't you just tell her that?" Elena asked. Damon shrugged.
"You're still hung up on Katherine aren't you" Elena stated.
"That and a few other few reasons that are not any of your concern" Damon smirked.
"I know what you are honey" Gram told Dia. "You're one of those Delamare gypsies".
"How did you know?" Dia asked.
"I sensed it. I hope you weren't poking around in my head" Grams stated.
"Oh no mam. I was focusing on Stefan's since I can't read his and I don't know how to control my powers" Dia explained.
"Powers? What other powers do you have?" she asked.
"I can read minds, I have visions of the past and now the present, and there's this weird light thing that comes out of my hand" Dia explained.
"My you're a powerful one aren't you" Grams smiled. "First thing is first. What is troubling you?"
"When I found out about this I learned that the woman I'm reincarnated as wants to use me to come back" Dia explained. "I don't think I'm strong enough".
"You are baby you just have to find the strength" Grams told her.
"What exactly do you know about the gypsies" Dia asked.
"They are very powerful. Each one is blessed with special powers" Grams explained.
"Once when I blacked out I went to this place and a woman was there" Dia began. "She told me I was special and not to let anyone take my light".
"Well this changes things then" Grams said. "I want you to lie on the couch and close your eyes".
Dia laid down on the couch and closed her eyes.
"I want you to concentrate on that place, be warned that if this does work you will pass out and go there" Grams explained.
Dia breathed in and out. She imagined the place. The woman with blonde hair. Slowly Dia felt something pull her in.
Dia opened her eyes. She was in the forest again. The light shined in her eyes. It was more beautiful than she imagined.
"Lydia?" a voice said. Dia look to see the blonde woman who she had met before.
"I know what I am" Dia said. "Is it true Lydia wants to come back?"
"I'm afraid so" the woman replied.
"Lucy told me everything" Dia said.
"You can't trust Lucy not anymore" the woman said.
"Why not? Can I trust you I don't even know you" Dia snapped.
"I'm Ella. I'm your protector" Ella told her.
"You're my what?" Dia asked.
"Think of me as your little guardian angel" Ella smiled and put her arm around Dia.
"Is it true vampires killed my parents?" Dia asked.
"I hate to be the one to tell you this, but yes. I can't tell you know who killed them, but Lucy was involved" Ella said.
"I don't understand" Dia spoke.
"You're very powerful Lydia. People want your light" Ella said.
"What light?" Dia demanded.
"The energy of your powers. That's your light" Ella said. "They will come after you and Damon."
"I don't think I'm strong enough" Dia whispered.
Ella placed a hand on Dia's shoulder. "You are. Damon won't let anything happen to you."
"You told me not to trust vampires" Dia said.
"That was until I saw Damon. He cares for you" Ella said.
"What am I suppose to do? How can I defend myself if I can't control my powers?" Dia asked.
"You have the strength to control them. Just concentrate. I want you to read my mind. Concentrate then block it out" Ella told her.
You can do this Lydia Ella thought.
Dia took a deep breath and concentrated. Suddenly she couldn't hear Ella's thoughts.
"I did it" Dia smiled. "How do I control the light that comes out of my hands?"
"The very same way" Ella told her.
Dia put her hand in front of her and concentrated. The bright white light appeared in her hand.
Ella smiled "See I told you".
"What about Lydia?" Dia asked.
"You're stronger than her. Don't let her have you at any cost" Ella instructed.
"What exactly does Lydia want?" Dia asked.
"She wants the truth" Ella replied.
"Truth about what" Dia asked.
"I can't answer that. It's time for you to go Dia. I'll see you soon" Ella hugged her.
Dia opened her eyes and sat up.
"Interesting trip?" Grams asked.
"You have no idea" Dia smiled. "Thank you so much for everything."
"You're welcome honey" Grams smiled. "I think Bonnie and your friend are back.". Grams walked to the door to see Bonnie and Stefan.
"Well look who's returned from battle" Gram said giving Bonnie a hug. "Can I talk to your friend for a minute?" Bonnie nodded and walked in the house. Dia stepped out.
"Thank you" Bonnie smiled.
"I'll meet you in the car Stef" Dia said.
"I appreciate your help Stefan" Gram told him.
"You're welcome" Stefan smiled. "Sheila".
"I wasn't sure you remembered" she replied.
"October 1969" Stefan smiled.
"I was barley a teenager" Gram told him.
"And you were leading, what was the only anti-war sit within miles of Mystic Falls" Stefan replied. "You know when you spoke, people were mesmerized. I know I was".
"Until the cops showed up" Grams smiled.
"You took a big risk coming to see me earlier" she told him. "Letting me read you realize who you were. Could have gone in a completely different way".
"Well your family has a very long history of keeping my secret. I knew that I could trust you if you believed that I was worry of your trust."
"Bonnie knows doesn't she" Gram said.
"Yes" Stefan said.
"Well please understand our loyalty extends so far. This town won't be easy on any of us if they figure it out and I'll protect my own before anybody else" Gram told him.
"I know that" Stefan nodded.
"As long as we're clear. Make sure your brother looks after Dia. She's powerful. People will come after her" Grams said. "Goodnight then". She closed the door.
"So why did you bring me with you?" Elena asked Damon.
"Well you're not the worst company in the world Elena" Damon told her. "You should give yourself more credit".
"Seriously?" Elena asked.
"I know. You were out there in the road. All damsel and distress like and I knew it would piss off Stefan and you're not the worst company in the world Elena" Damon smirked.
"I used to be more fun" Elena said.
"You did okay" Damon replied.
"I saved your life" Elena smiled.
Damon looked at her. "I know".
"And don't you forget it" she smirked. "So are you going to tell her?"
"Tell who what?" Damon frowned.
"Tell Dia you love her" Elena eyed him.
Damon sighed. "I don't know if I should. She may not feel the same way then there are some other things that are in the way."
"Do it" Elena smiled. "It could surprise you."
"No" Damon told her.
"What are you afraid of?" Elena asked.
"The past" Damon replied.
"Dia please tell me where they are" Stefan pleaded.
"No. Do I need to say it in different languages? The answer isn't going to change" Dia smirked.
"I'll tell Damon everything" Stefan said.
"You'll do no such thing" Dia yelled. "I'll zap you with my light"
"Zap me with your light?" Stefan laughed.
"I know. I just can't keep calling it weird light thing that comes from my hands" Dia sighed.
Footsteps were heard in the hallway. Stefan looked up and Elena walked into the room.
"Hi" Elena said.
"Hi" Stefan replied getting up.
"Dia, Damon told me to tell that he wants you to come to the grill" Elena told her.
"I'm outta here. Have fun you two" Dia smiled.
"Bourbon" Damon told the bartender. He sat down and looked at a man grading papers and acknowledged him. The bartender poured him his drink.
"You came back in one piece" Dia came up behind Damon and hugged him. "Okay that was the I'm glad you're alright part of the show. Now spill"
"Right to the point" Damon smirked. Dia sat down beside him.
"Well did you find out…well you know" she asked.
"I did" Damon smiled. "You are in a awfully chipper mood". Damon frowned. "What gives?"
Dia looked around and lowered her voice. "I can control my powers now."
"How?" Damon asked confused.
"Ummm it's kind of a long strange story, but I need to get back to my house and start to pack" Dia smiled.
"Where are you going?" Damon asked.
"You wanted me to move in so I decided to take you up on that offer" Dia replied.
Damon smiled "Good".
"I'll see you later" Dia said getting up and turning to walk away.
"Dia wait" Damon stopped her. He got up and gave her a small kiss.
"What was that for?" Dia asked.
"Thank you for not telling Stefan" Damon whispered. Dia smiled and turned to walk away.
"Dia" Damon began.
"What?" she asked.
"I'm uh I'm glad you're moving in" he said.
"Me too" she smiled.
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