"I think you've over stayed your welcome" said Elijah, his voice calm but deadly. The ice in his glare could have frozen the sun "Leave or I'll make you"
"Fine. I'm gone. I'll leave you with your bloodsucker's whore" I saw red but before I could do anything, Jeremy darted forward and punched John in the face. His nose started to bleed.
"If you ever say anything like that about my sister again, I will kill you. You call her a bloodsucker's whore? You're a vampire junkie! Isobel? Katherine? BOTH VAMPIRES! You fucking hypocrite! At least Elena only dates one person at a time!" he shouted.
"John, get out. You've pissed off more then enough people already. Let's not add to the list" I said. He glared at me then left. I turned to Elijah.
"Not quite the reaction I was expecting"
"Perhaps you should focus on your aunt?" he suggested. I looked at Aunt Jenna who looked like she might faint.
I went to her side.
"Jenna? You okay?"
"Did I hear him right?"
"Yes" I said, ignoring the warning glances from Elijah and Jeremy "I'm not going to lie to her anymore" I told them.
"So…he's a vampire? How is that even possible?"
"Not sure but they exist and Mystic Falls is a bit like vampire central. At the moment thought there's only five. Stefan, Damon, Caroline, Elijah and Katherine"
"Who's Katherine?" she asked. I sighed.
"Long story. Don't worry, she won't bother you. There's also a bunch of other things running around, like witches and werewolves. Bonnie and Tyler. But it's the vampires you have to watch out for. Just, don't let people in the house"
"You're dating a vampire?" she asked.
"Yes. Is there a problem with that?"
"No. just a bit…strange"
"Err…If I may?" Elijah began "Jenna, there is a way to make you forget this, if you want. I can make it so you don't remember having the conversation"
"No. It's…better this way. I'd rather know the truth" she said.
"Talk to Rick. He'll explain everything" I promised. Her breathing hitched.
"Is he a vampire too?"
"No" I laughed "I said there were only five. Rick hates vampires. He kills them whenever he can for what they did to Isobel"
"Isobel?"
"My mother. Rick's ex-wife"
"Okay. So my sister's husband's brother is my niece's biological father and my boyfriend's vampire ex-wife is her mother. Huh"
"You are taking this remarkably well" said Elijah.
"Is that a bad thing?" Jeremy asked.
"No, it's just unusual"
"This is coming from the vampire, talking to the guy who can't be killed?" I asked, raising my eyebrows at them. I sighed when they stared at me blankly "I'm going out. I have things to do"
"Like what?" Elijah asked.
"Well, number one I have to go find John and hit him with my car. Number two, I have a couple of other people who will be upset if I don't tell them I'm getting married"
"Want me to come with you?" Elijah asked.
"No, I have some people who may not take the news very well, especially if you're there"
"let me drive you at least?" he said. I nodded. He led me out to his car and we started to drive.
"What's bothering you Elena?" he asked.
"Nothing much. Just…I realised that I've got to tell Damon. I'd rather he hear it from me then anyone else, and he's not going to like it"
"Elena, you know we can wait. Ask your family to keep it a secret for a while, then when you're ready…"
"No. I want to do it. Now, soon"
"Now?" he asked.
"Not right now, but I want to be connected to you Elijah. Soon. As in, really soon"
"How soon?" he asked, slowly.
"As soon as possible. If I tell Caroline, she can probably have everything sorted in a week max" the car stopped.
"Elena…are you sure you're not rushing into this a bit. I want you to be ready"
"Elijah, I am ready" I insisted.
"Is this anything to do with your dream?" he asked.
"Why would it be?" I said. I was lying, it was exactly the reason.
"I don't know…you're acting strangely"
"Elijah, I love you. I want to be with you in every way. Now. I'd drive us to Vegas if I could, but Caroline would kill me" he still stared at me. I sighed and roughly pulled off the necklace he'd given me "Compel me. Make me tell you why"
"Elena I believe you, I just want you to be sure" I reached over and kissed him.
"I am sure"
"Okay" He started the car again and drove us to the boarding house.
"I'll wait here" he said, sensing my confliction.
"Thank you" I got out of the car and went to the door, hesitating before knocking. Katherine answered.
"Look what the bat dragged in" she said, sarcastically
"Wow, I didn't realise that a brothel had moved here" I snapped back "Is Damon home?"
"Yes. He's drowning his sorrows again. He's such a miserable thing these days"
"I wonder who's fault that is?" I muttered, heading to the living room where I assumed Damon would be. Before I could get there, Stefan appeared with a joyous expression on his face.
"Elena! You've come back!" he hugged me.
"Let me go. I'm not here to see you" I said, stiffly.
"then why are you here?" he asked, confusion clouding his face. Was he really so shallow that he thought I couldn't have a different reason to be here?
"I'm here to see Damon. I've got some important news" I went into the living room where Damon was slouched in a chair, a decanter of whisky in his hand. An almost empty decanter.
"Damon?"
"What do you want Elena?" he growled.
"I've got some important news. And I don't think you're going to like it somehow"
"What is it?" he slurred.
"I'm getting married. To Elijah"
"WHAT?" roared Stefan "I'll fucking kill him"
"I'm sure he'll be terrified when he hears" I said "All fear Stefan the bunny killer. Damon, I wanted to ask you something important?"
"What?" he said, refusing to look at me.
"Well, I know it's traditionally a job for a father but my dad's dead and I'm not letting John anywhere near this. He'd turn it into a massacre. So I was wondering if you'd give me away?" I said, suddenly nervously. It had seemed like a good idea before but now I wasn't so sure. "If you don't want to…I'll get Jeremy to" I added, backtracking furiously as he stared at me.
"Elena…" he leapt up and swept me into a hug.
"I'd love to" he kissed me "If I can't be with you, at least I can be there for you"
Wow. Damon finally understood and all it took was an offer and a lot of whisky. I only hoped he'd be this happy sober.
A/N: next and last chapter of this story will be the wedding. What colour dress should Elena and bridesmaid's wear? I know white's traditional but I thought maybe something a bit unusual?
Will post the one-shot deleted scene after I've finished this story.