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Chapter 25

Elijah and Elena had told Bonnie and Natasha what had happened upstairs the night before and to Natasha and Bonnie the idea of raising the one person who caused so much pain and misery in Mystic Falls wasn't taken very well. Elena could understand more than anyone about how they felt but she also knew that having Alexander around was even more of a threat. They had agreed that on Halloween they would raise Klaus so he could kill Alexander when the time was right. Elena had always loved Halloween and had hoped that this year she could have enjoyed it without fear, she was wrong on so many accounts. Natasha and Bonnie were just as intrigued about Elena's new acquired skill at seeing ghost. Natasha knew it wouldn't stay but she was impressed none the least. She had heard only a few managed something like what Elena was seeing but it was intriguing all the same. Elena had finally climbed from her shower and went into her room to find some clothes. The room was quiet and she wondered where Elijah was. Elena knew Kol was coming over as an extra precaution but Elena felt still insure of it all. Kol was known for being one to fly off the handle and then think about his actions later. Elijah she was sure was filling him in until she could invite him into her home something she didn't really care for. Elena hurried and threw on a pair of jeans and a long sleeve shirt. She piled her hair up in a ponytail and slipped on a pair of boots. She took one last look at her room before grabbing her jacket and moving downstairs. According to Bonnie and Natasha they would need to wait until the moon was high in the sky before they could resurrect Klaus since the lining between both worlds was the thinnest which meant less magic was required. Elena knew she had 6 hours before they would go and retrieve Klaus from the hidden tomb on the Lockwood estates. She still didn't know how they were going to move it from the tomb but she guessed they had a plan already in place for it. Elena finally reached the bottom of the stairs and moved to the kitchen for a cup of coffee. Bonnie and Natasha were sitting with their heads together looking at the Grimore trying to choose the best spell to use.

"Good morning" Elena called to them as she grabbed a cup and poured some coffee.

"Good morning, how did you sleep?" Bonnie asked her.

"Better, I didn't see anything I shouldn't have so I'm good" Elena smiled as she took a sip.

"Well then that is good news" Elijah said standing in the doorway.

"Hey, I looked for you this morning" Elena said smiling at him as he moved to her wrapping her into his arms.

"Mmmm, I am sorry love. I received a call from Kol and I needed to meet with him" Elijah said leaning his head down to kiss her lips.

"Oh, did everything go okay?" Elena asked him after she kissed him back.

"Yes, he is actually outside. I told him you had to invite him in" Elijah said to her softly.

"Will he behave" Elena asked Elijah meeting his eyes.

Before Elena could respond she heard Kol laughing.

"Yes, he had promised to behave and keep the peace" Elijah said seriously to her.

Elena sighed and moved from Elijah's embrace and went to the front door. She opened it and looked out to see Kol leaning against the wooded columns on her front porch.

"Elena lovely to see you again. You look wonderful as always" he grinned at her.

"Flattery doesn't work Kol. If I let you in will you be nice and not kill anyone?" Elena asked him serious.

"I promise to not kill anyone in the house, but outside is fair game if its needed" he told her a smile creeping on his lips.

"Deal, Kol please come in" Elena said to him moving to the side so Kol could enter.

Kol entered the home casually and looked around as Elena shut the door. Elijah stood in the doorway leading into the kitchen staring at his brother.

"This is actually a nice home Elena" Kol said following her into the kitchen.

"Thank you I think" Elena said confused.

As soon as Kol entered the kitchen his attention snapped to Bonnie and Natasha who were now standing.

"Why hello lady's" Kol grinned.

"Not a chance" Bonnie said smiling back.

"I can be very charming and persuasive if given the chance love" Kol said taking a step closer to her.

Bonnie rolled her eyes and turned back to Elena.

"Natasha and I are going to go and gather everything we need for the spell tonight. Elijah said Klaus Body will be at the old plantation house so we will see you soon" Bonnie said hugging Elena.

"Thank you Bonnie and Natasha" Elena said hugging Bonnie back.

"Anytime" Bonnie said to her.

Bonnie took a step back from Elena and made her way to pass Kol.

"I'll see you soon love" Kol smiled as he moved to the side to allow Bonnie and Natasha to leave.

Bonnie rolled her eyes and left with Natasha. Once they were gone Kol moved to sit at the table in the kitchen.

"So it's true then?" Kol asked as Elena gave him a cup of coffee.

"Yes, unfortunately" Elena said softly.

"Hey, no reason to hide your distain for my brother. I'm not his biggest fan either" Kol said shrugging his shoulders.

"I suppose you have every reason to dislike him as well. Did Elijah tell you he came to see us last night?" Elena asked him.

"Yes, he said it seemed like he was actually apologetic for his past actions. He must have faced the wrath of several dead witches to straighten him out" Kol said wryly.

"Perhaps" Elijah said his brow creasing with his sudden thoughts.

"Well, perhaps I could be of some help" a voice said standing in the hallway.

Elena's head snapped up and saw Stefan smiling at her.

"Stefan" Elena smiled getting up to hug him.

"Hi Elena, I hope I'm not disrupting anything" he said hugging her back.

"Me either" Damon called from behind him.

Elena rolled her eyes and moved from Stefan to look at Damon.

"Of course not, please come in. would you guys like some coffee?" Elena offered.

"Yes please" Stefan said smiling to her.

Elena nodded and went to make some more coffee. Damon and Stefan took a seat in the kitchen next to Elijah and Kol. Elena could hear Elijah discussing the plan with Kol, Stefan and Damon as they planned out the best protection and siting for the spell. Elena was busy pouring the cups when she was suddenly aware of a spirit near her. Elena tensed and out of the corner of her eye she saw Esther.

"Hello Esther" Elena said softly.

"Hello Elena, I see my sons have gathered to help with Niklaus" she said looking at the table.

"Yes, forgive me if I am still a little worried about bringing him back" Elena admitted.

"I understand your fears, but I would never suggest something like this unless it was absolutely necessary. Once Niklaus is done with his duty then he will die" Esther said softly as a tear slipped on her cheek.

"I know this must be difficult" Elena said to her.

"In a way yes, but it's the only way my family will be safe. I had created an unbalance in the magic world long ago and for that I am sorry. Truth is that if Niklaus fulfills his task the others will remain and the balance will be even. Niklaus is something of his own and no other can remain if he stays" Esther said quietly.

"Can we trust him?" Elena asked her.

"Yes, he is willing to do what is necessary to fix what he has done. Only then will he know peace" Esther said meeting Elena's eyes.

Elena nodded and suddenly felt hands wrap around her waist.

"Mother" Elijah said meeting Esther's eyes.

"Elijah, I am glad to see Kol is willing to help" Esther said smiling at her son.

"Yes, he is trying" Elijah said to her.

"I'm glad. I must go but I will see you soon" Esther said and smiled at her son who was holding Elena close. For once her son had found someone worthy of him. She faded with the smile still on her face when Elena turned back to her kitchen full of vampires.

"Okay let me address the giant pink elephant in the room. What in the hell was that?" Damon asked raising his eyebrow at Elena and Elijah.

Everyone at the table turned their heads to Elena and Elijah. Elena took a deep breath and told them everything. Elijah followed in filling in the pieces she had missed.

"Interesting, we have a sixth sense going on" Damon said grinning.

"Not so much" Elena said sighing as she placed her empty cup into the sink.

The rest of the day went in a blur as Elijah and the others worked together and planned for the full moon. Elena had managed to get a nap in during the whole process which to her was a blessing since she was sure the rest of the night wouldn't go as well as she hoped it would. It was finally time to leave and Elena took one more look at her home before grabbing her coat and putting it on. She couldn't help the tingling that was climbing her back as she closed the door to her home. She felt as if she was closing the door on her own tomb. Elena climbed into the car and sat next to Elijah who wrapped his arm around her pulling her close.

"Are you well my love?" he asked her.

"Of course, I just have this strange feeling" Elena said to him in a whisper.

"Everything will be fine, I promise you" he said kissing her head softly.

Elena let out a soft sigh and cuddled into his embrace wishing he was right. The drive to the plantation house was shorter than Elena remembered. She had hoped it would have been a long drive but here she was climbing from the car and walking next to Elijah through the field of uncertainty. The woods seemed much thicker than she remembered and the felid had an eerie glow that made her skin prick. The finally reached the center of the field that was surrounded by torches, and in the center was Klaus's casket. Elijah stopped a few feet from the circle and looked to Kol, Stefan, and Damon. They all nodded and moved to surround the circle. Elena looked back at Elijah and he smiled at her before crushing his lips to hers. After a moment he pulled away and smiled at her.

"I love you" Elijah whispered to her.

"Why does this feel like goodbye?" Elena asked him.

Elijah froze at her words. Did she know something he didn't?

"It's no goodbye love; you have to be in the center of the circle with Natasha and Bonnie. I cannot enter" he told her softly.

"Oh, I love you too" Elena said feeling stupid for even thinking otherwise.

Elijah chuckled and took her to the edge of the circle. Elena turned and smiled at him before walking into the circle. She felt the power wash over her as she stepped closer to Bonnie and Natasha. Elena took her place near bonnie but was suddenly gasping. She looked around the inside of the circle and saw women. Lots of women, some she knew like Esther, Emily Bennett, and Grams but the others she was confused on. She met each one of their eyes and they nodded to her until she settled on Emily Bennett.

"Hello Elena" she said softly her voice barely a whisper.

"Hello Emily" Elena said in a whisper.

"You have no need to fear us Elena. We are the spirits called to help with the balance. Everyone here is tied to this place and Klaus in some way or another. We mean you no harm. It's our magic that will allow Klaus to return, but in order for that to happen he needs a blood connection until his purpose is fulfilled" Emily told her taking a step away from her sisters to Elena.

"You mean my blood" Elena said the realization hitting her full force.

"Yes, not much just a little, when Klaus is done with his task the tie will sever" Emily told her.

"Will I die?" Elena asked her feeling strangely at piece with the idea.

"No, you will remain as you are. My family will ensure that" Emily said smiling proudly at that.

"What will happen to Natasha when all is done?" Elena asked her.

"She will join us, where she belongs" Emily said softly.

"What of Bonnie?" Elena asked.

This time Grams stepped forward and stood beside Emily. Emily took her hand into hers and smiled at Elena.

"Bonnie will be just fine Elena. She will achieve such amazing things and she has so much to learn" Grams smiled at Elena.

"She misses you" Elena told her.

"I miss her too, but I'm never far away if she needs me" Grams said softly.

"It's time" Emily said to her sisters who turned their heads to the center of the circle.

"Whatever you see, you must not break this circle" Emily said suddenly closer to Elena as she took her hand into hers. It felt as weightless as a feather.

"I promise" Elena whispered as Emily moved letting go of her hand and moving to join her sisters.

Elena watched as the flames on the torches grew stronger. She could feel the magic thicken around her. She glanced once more at Elijah who was now worried about Elena's well-being. Elena felt a wave of magic hit her bringing her to her knees. She gasped as she looked up freezing in horror at what she saw. She watched as the spirits before her began to writhe in pain. Their skin ashing over as flames licked at their feet. Elena could smell the burning flesh as it began to lick at their skin. The faces began to melt around her as they seem to be getting closer to her. the smell of rotting corpses filled her nose sending her into a state of panic as she tried to move away from the approaching witches. She met the eyes of Esther who remained untouched by the flames. She held Elena's eyes as the witches moved closer. Their skin now festered with oozing blood and burnt flesh that hug barely to their burnt clothes. The movements copied of the undead as they came closer. Elena pulled her legs to her chest hiding her eyes into her knees not wanting to look at them anymore. The smell stronger and the fear and panic setting in kept Elena rooted into place. Suddenly Elena felt a pain in her hand. She gripped it tightly but it overcame her as she pulled her eyes up to look at her hand. The witches now stood back to their spots in the circle and looked nothing like what she had seen in her nightmare. Elena cried out once again and heard Elijah call her. She scanned the outside of the circle and couldn't see him. Her thoughts were brought back to the now warm feeling in her hand. She stood and glanced down at the now large gash that marred her skin. It began to bleed quickly. Esther suddenly appeared next to the casket and the lid lifted. Elena felt herself being pulled to the casket. Once she reached the casket she looked inside to see Klaus's body ashed over. Elena looked back to Esther.

"Place your hand over his mouth Elena. Your blood will awaken him" Esther said softly.

Elena nodded and did as she asked. Elena watched as the blood from her hand slid into his open mouth and she could feel the blood connection forming. Suddenly she pulled her hand away and she watched as her hand stitched itself back together leaving no mark. She quickly turned her attention to Klaus's body to see his skin becoming pink again and Elena stepped back.

"It is done. He will not fail this I can promise you" Esther told her meeting her eyes.

Elena looked once more at Klaus when suddenly his eyes flashed open and looked at Elena. Elena felt honesty from Klaus before she turned back to Esther.

"I will see you soon" Esther whispered as Elena felt unsteady on her feet.

Elena felt her head spinning and suddenly found herself falling. She could hear Elijah calling to her no doubt trying to reach her but the circle was still spelled. She heard his cry of pain until she felt a pair of arms catch her and hold her softly. Elena used the last of her strength to see who had caught her. She focused on a pair of brown eyes. It was Klaus.

"I will not fail, thank you" she heard him whisper right before she slipped into the back that called to her like an old friend.

Elijah stood frozen against the circle as Elena fell. It a split second he saw Niklaus scoop her into his arms softly. Elijah couldn't move as he watched Klaus carry Elena towards the edge of the circle waiting for something before he moved to deposited Elena to him. Suddenly with one carful movement he stepped over the line and moved to Elijah. He carefully placed Elena into his arms.

"Thank you" Elijah said to Niklaus.

"Of course" He said smiling to him.

This was a Klaus Elijah hadn't seen in centuries. He had feared his return but now understood his fears were pointless. Niklaus turned his attention to Kol, Stefan, and Damon who were now surrounding him. Klaus stood still and made no ill will to them. Damon, Stefan, and Kol looked at each other before back to Klaus.

"I mean you know harm. I am here to help Elena" Klaus said formally.

"Yeah and I fly" Damon sneered.

"I know you have no reason to believe what I will say but I am sorry for all the harm and pain I have caused. I am here to make it right, let me show you just that" Klaus said proudly.

Damon, Stefan , and Kol looked between each other and then back to Klaus.

"Come let's get Elena home" Elijah said breaking the silence.

"Um brother how is Klaus supposed to enter Elena's home?" Kol asked.

Before Elijah answered Klaus spoke up.

"I will wait outside till she awakens" Klaus said as he took his place next to Elijah who carried Elena with care.

Elijah smiled to his brother and nodded as they reached the cars. Elijah placed Elena inside and climbed in beside her Klaus followed. The car roared to life and made a turn back to Mystic Falls.

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