Chapter 26

A/N: This is an AU story for the vampire diaries. I do not own the vampire dairies.

Hey guys so here is Elejah. I felt like doing one.

Truth or a Lie

Elena was sitting on her bed thinking about last night. She hadn't seen Elijah in so long. She was happy to see him, unlike Klaus or Rebekah or any of the other originals, Elijah happened to be her favorite among them. She always felt safe with him, and respected. Something that the Salvatore brothers seemed to lack especially Damon. It was like she was weak and useless, that she couldn't make decisions on her own or for them to be respected. But Elijah did this, he was always kind and considerate of her. And not to mention she always got this strange feeling around him. She never knew what she was feeling because it was different then she had ever felt before. She sighed and walked downstairs cleaning up the dishes from the night before. That's when there was a knock at her door, she raised an eyebrow and dried off her hands before walking to the door. She really hoped that it wasn't Stefan or Damon right now. She wasn't sure if she was in the mood for babysitting. But when she answered the door, she merely found an envelope with a box. She raised an eyebrow and looked around before grabbing it and bringing it inside. She placed it on her bed and looked at the invitation. It read Elena Gilbert in eloquent handwriting. She opened it and read:

Elena Gilbert,

You are hereby invited to a ball of the Mikaelson Family.

-The Mikaelsons

She raised an eyebrow before turning it over and finding writing on the back.

Lovely Elena, I recalled last night when we were out for coffee you were eyeing this dress. I hope you come to my families ball. I am sure you will look beautiful in it.

-Elijah

Unforntatly Elijah's handwriting wasn't the only one that was there. There was also a note from Esther. She didn't know who Damon and Stefan thought was worse. Elijah or Esther? She would have to say Esther, but she had seen how deadly Elijah could be. I mean his own impression on people was ripping out there hearts. Which was quite scary the first time that she had seen him. Going against Damon and Stefan's wishes when they told her that she couldn't go. She enters the originals house. Damon and Stefan are the first to greet her mad that she didn't stay home but there isn't anything that they can do about it now.

It's later when Elena is having a drink and Elijah walks up to her. She gives him a smile.

"Hello Elena, you look even more beautiful than I had thought you would." He said. She could feel heat in her cheeks. He grabbed a drink himself and took a sip.

"You don't look so bad yourself." She said. He nodded to her. She glanced towards the dancers that were still dancing. She could see Caroline dancing with Klaus which was rather odd for some reason because she kept thinking that they looked like a couple. But even she knew that Klaus didn't feel anything and Caroline was still kind of with Tyler really. He noticed this and turned to her.

"Care to for dance Miss Gilbert?" He asked. She glanced to him shocked by his request. But none of the less put her glass down and placing her hand in his with a smile.

"I would love to." She said. Elijah smiled and brought her to the dance floor. He placed his right hand on the middle of her back pushing her closer to him. While she placed her right hand on his shoulder. Elijah grasped her hand in his and they slowly began to dance. Feeling his touch with his hands sparked heat through her veins. She felt those feelings rushing up inside of her. She was still unfamiliar with them. As they swayed to the music, Elijah spoke.

"Elena, I heard that my mother requested to speak with you." He said. She looked up at him.

"Yes, do you know what she wants to speak to me about?" She asked. Elijah shook his head.

"I don't know things have been quite strange around here. My mother has forgiven Niklaus for everything that he has done to his family." She raised an eyebrow.

"Are you saying that you think that it is all an act?" Elijah shook his head frustrated.

"I don't know the whole thing has me suspicions, it has me asking questions that I thought I would never ask." He stopped dancing with her and looked her straight in the eye. "Elena can I trust you to tell me what my mother wished to speak to you about?" He asked. She didn't hesitate and nodded.

"Of course," He gave her a smile.

"Thank you," She glanced to Esther leaving for her room.

"I will find you after." She said. Elijah nodded and watched her leave. He couldn't help but worry about her. He had come to liking Elena a great deal more then he thought. He was worried that his mother might do something to her. And knowing his mother she could do something to her that would be nothing of what he could do. She was a witch after all. He was going to have to trust that she would be alright. As well as he shouldn't be worried for her. He shouldn't even care about her, besides she already had to potential suitors fighting for her heart, soul and love. And he had promised himself that he would never fall in love again. Especially with another Petrova. But Elena wasn't like any of the other Petrova's. She was her own person, a different kind of person. She was kind, selfless, compassionate, and caring. He had come to feel drawn to her through who she was, not her appearance.

Elena gawked at Esther. She couldn't believe what she was hearing. She wanted to kill the originals. She knew that they were trying to kill Klaus and she didn't mind that part but why all of them? Elijah didn't deserve this. Though this didn't stop Elena from giving Esther her blood in means of the spell. Now Elena left, knowing she was the one that had just sentenced their death sentences. Had she betrayed Elijah? She knew that it was the only way to kill Klaus but she was already starting to feel guilty. She made her way into the ball room where everyone was gathering around waiting for Esther's toast. The toast that would link all the originals together as one.

"Elena," She swallowed hard hearing his voice. She couldn't stop herself from turning to him. She shouldn't say anything she knew but she didn't know what to do. "My mother how was she?" He asked.

"Intense."

"She definitely seems to have that affect on people. What did she wish to speak to you about?" Elijah asked. Elena glanced to Esther who was standing on the stairs getting ready to make the toast. "Elena, should I be concerned about my mother's intentions?" He asked once again. She turned to him and shook her head.

"No, she just wanted to apologize for trying to have me killed." She said with a reassuring smile. Elijah raised an eyebrow.

"I would like to make a toast." Esther began. They turned to her. "Waiters are coming around with champagne. Nothing brings me greater joy then to see my family back together as one again. I want to thank you, for making this a spectacular evening. Cheers." Elena swallowed hard looking at Elijah as he grabbed a glass for her and himself. The gentleman that he always was to her. She couldn't help but stop herself feeling the guilt eating away at her and she knew she couldn't do this to him. Not him.

"Elijah," She whispered. She knew that he could hear her. He raised an eyebrow. And watched her glance to her glass and shake her head. She tried to mouth don't drink it. Elijah seemed to pick up on what she was getting at and pretended to swallow the drink but he didn't really. She felt her guilt disappearing. Happy that she had stopped him. When it was over Elena grabbed his hand and dragged him outside away from the ball. As far as she could go without being in earshot of any unwanted ears. She sighed and turned to him. "I couldn't let you do it." She confessed. Elijah was confused.

"Do what?" He asked.

"Drink the champagne." She explained.

"Elena, would you mind explaining to me what is going on?" He asked. She nodded.

"Esther, is planning on killing Klaus." Elijah nodded.

"So she is, well I guess I knew that this was coming. Although I see why you wouldn't have wanted to tell-

"It's not just Klaus, it's not just Klaus that she wants to kill." He stared at her.

"She wants to kill us all doesn't she? Well I can't say I am not surprised. I knew that you were lying to me about something." She is about to question him but he cuts her off. "I could hear your heartbeat. It jumps when you being dishonest with me. It seems she wishes to undo the evil that she created." She swallowed hard. Apparently her heartbeat could give out when she was lying and she hadn't even noticed.

"Elijah I am so sorry, but I stopped you from drinking that champagne. I didn't want this to happen. At least not to you." She said. He looked at her.

"Thank you dear Elena for telling."

"Elena!" Elena heard her name called. Elijah nodded.

"I believe that you friends are about to make their way home. I thank you again for telling me Elena. And I bid you goodnight." Before she could react he kissed her cheek lightly as a means of thanks and appreciation before he turned and walked back to the house. Elena touched her cheeks suddenly starting to recognize something. Was she crushing on the eldest original brother? Elena couldn't see herself denying this and knew that it was true. She had feelings for Elijah but she would never know how he felt because in just two days time he would be gone.

Notes: So there is Elejah for you. I hope you enjoyed it. Kind of sad but there is something thriving between them. But with a lot of complications in their path. Reviews thanks.

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