I lay next to Klaus, who was deep in sleep, and he looked as vulnerable as I've ever seen him. I rested my head on his bare chest, and let out a content sigh. I shut my eyes breathing in Klaus's scent, listening to his heart beat. The same conversation from last night ran through my head repeatedly and I tried my hardest not to analyze each word, every facial expression, or fleeting gaze.
"I love you." I remembered confessing, a freeing moment spread through me as I admitted it out loud.
His hands stopped exploring my body, and his eyes widened in shock. His mouth immediately dropped into a a bodies were still intertwined, and I could feel him take in a deep breath. "Elena." He began, before I interrupted him.
"I didn't say it because I wanted to hear it back. I did it for my self. To justify what I'm doing right now." I said slowly, watching his hollow blue eyes carefully.
"I am not capable of love Elena, but if my heart weren't so cold, it would be yours. You're as close as I've ever come." He told me, kissing my lips lightly. My heart felt like it was going to burst at his words. I kissed back the boy inside of Klaus, who felt unlovable and incomplete. Somehow I would give him a piece of my soul, give him more than he already has taken. More than he deserves.
As he lay in his bed next to me before he fell asleep, his hands traced my skin lightly. "I used to think you were the most pathetic person alive. Honestly." He said with a chuckle, I watched him with a wary gaze as he continued. "You had so much more strength then I expected form the pathetic little doppelganger I never understood the Salvatore brother's fascination with you." he admitted.
"By giving in to me, I viewed you as a coward, but I didn't realize you were the exact opposite of what I expected. You remind of our dear friend, Katerina." I frowned at that, but he continued on nevertheless.
"Not your looks persay, which never cease to amaze me, the similarity of your beauty. No, it's something much more deep than that. It's the fire that burns inside of you. Except unlike Katerina, who did everything to preserve her life, including turning against her loved ones, you are the exact opposite. You would do anything to save not only the people you care about, but any life. Ironic, that you love a man, who completely disregards the value of human life." he said in a grave voice.
"You underestimate yourself, Klaus." I remarked in regards to his last comment.
"Maybe it is you who underestimates me, love." He rolled onto his back, folding his hands behind his head and his eyes fluttering shut.
When Klaus awoke he smiled at me, and said, "Good Morning."
I smiled in return and sat up, stretching. I saw his eyes swipe hungrily over me, and said, "Are you ready for today's journey?"
His eyes snapped up at me, and he flashed out of the room, and back in fully clothed, keys in hand. "Of course. I do suggest you get dressed. I'll walk you back to the cabin."
I scrambled to dress quickly, and followed him outside. A little while later the four of us where in the car headed off to Mystic Falls. It hadn't really fully registered to me that I was going home, for the first time in so long. I longed to see my friends and family, but also knew that seeing them would make me homesick, being so close and yet so far.
By the time we had reached the end of the long, narrow dirt road, my head ached and I was nervous. I knew I had to be careful not to give away my feelings for Klaus, that wouldn't do any good. E got out of the car, and instantly Stefan and Caroline were outside the door of a large house. Caroline's eyes narrowed at Klaus, but she flashed me a sad smile. Bonnie and Alaric followed behind them, and we stood four against four, the faces around me seemed set for battle, despite our intents. I glanced warily form Klaus to Caroline who were staring each other down.
I sighed and started up the steps, Lacey following quickly behind me. Klaus and Henry trailed behind, less willingly. We stood in the large sitting room of the house, and were lead into the kitchen were Bonnie proceeded to sit down, in front of a large worn book, pages filled with a language not understood to me. She motioned for Henry to sit a cross from her, and the tension in the room eased slightly.
I stood anxiously between Klaus and Alaric who gave me a friendly smile. I wanted to pull him aside and get a full report on Jeremy, but I knew it wasn't the right time. Everyone watched Henry and Bonnie intensely, waiting. Bonnie held her hands out to Henry across the table,and hesitantly gave them to her,and she closed her eyes.
She muttered a few words to herself, and then opened her eyes with a sigh. "I didn't think it would be that easy." She admitted, and flipped through the pages of the book. She got up, lighting about a dozen white candles around the room, giving me a rueful smile when she passed by me, and then scowling at Klaus.
When she returned to the table she looked squarely at Henry,and then said, " I need any information you have on her. Is there any witches you know she's been in contact with specifically? Where's the last place you knew she was residing?" Bonnie's voice was cold and factual as she interrogated Henry, who answered all of her questions to the best of his ability.
After she got all the information out of him, she referred back to the book. She pointed out a section of the book to Henry and asked, "Are you familiar with this spell?"
"Yuh-yes." He replied his eyes scanning the writing quickly, "But it tuh-takes a whole cluh-an of wuh-itches." he said hopelessly.
"Not necessarily. It requires the amount of power used by a whole clan of witches, but I think it's possible."
"Suh-something like thu-is has nuh-never been duh-one before." Henry insisted.
"You channel your ancestors, I'll channel mine. I know you're powerful I am too. Team work is what's gonna make or break this spell. Are you in?" She asked with mischievous, glittering eyes. Acting and looking more like Bonnie then I've seen in a long time.
He nodded his head and flashed a confident smile, and placed his hands in Bonnie's. Together they chanted loudly. I could feel the energy of the room, and I watched engrossed, a the power and concentration that flowed through them. Their chanting got louder and a harsh wind whooshed through the room, and then all at once it stopped.
Bonnie shot Henry and alarmed look, "Did you see that?"
"What?" Klaus snapped up instantly behind Henry, his expression intense.
Bonnie looked from Henry to Klaus and said, "We sort of found Alissa. She's on the move, and she's not alone."
"To where?" he demanded in an exasperated voice.
Her eyes were wide and scared and she squeaked out, "There coming here."
Hey guys! Another cliff hanger, I know, I know. I just can't help myself. We're nearing the end of our story. Only about 5 or 6 chapters left. I'm still hesitant on whether or not I am going to include the other originals. Leave your opinion on whether or not I should, because I'm on the fence about it. Anyway, please review! :) I love each and everyone! If you ask a question and I don't answer it's probably because it's a surprise lol Update soon! XXX