Stefan,
As you likely have guessed, I left Mystic Falls with the Originals. I felt it was something that I had to do. Elijah was daggered by Klaus, and I wanted to learn more about what's happening to me. So I left with him. Elijah is now free and I have decided to stay here in New Orleans.
Please tell Damon I want this and I know what I'm doing. Don't come looking for me!
Katherine is here to. Klaus wanted us both in the same place and I think I'm about to find out why. I don't feel that there is any danger to me so please don't worry.
I'll write again when I can. Tell everyone I'm alright.
Love Elena
We were in the middle of breakfast that morning. It was just Elijah and myself. We had fruit, eggs, toast, and sausages. My favorites as a child. We ate outside, away from the house, inside the back yard.
"Elijah, I hear there's more staff in the house today," Elena said suddenly. "I heard them come inside the house. There's ten in all."
"Yes," Elijah said, impressed. "There is more staff to help now that we have more guests. You will notice such things, changes to the environment around us, different people. Much more intensely than from what you are used too. Hope will be staying soon with us as well."
"Klaus's daughter..." said Elena softly. "I never could picture him as a father."
"Despite his misgivings, he's wonderful with her," Elijah told her gladly.
"And have you spent much time with Raina?" asked Elena gently. "I have seen her with Katherine. She's very lovely."
"I spend time with her daily, but at the same time, I keep my distance. I don't wish to get in the way of her mother. I promised Katerina I wouldn't."
"How did Katerina end up with a pregnancy?" asked Elena with another question.
"The Bennett witches cast a spell to bring Katerina back from the dead. In order to do that, part of her had to remain human and alive. Hence a pregnancy."
"So Katherine is human, and a vampire?" Elena said in confusion.
"Yes, exactly," Elijah said softly.
"And am I like her?"
"No, I'm afraid," Elijah replied softly. "You are a vampire, and my direct descendant. Which makes you stronger than most vampires. You'll discover other differences as well, with time. Katerina is unique with her vampire nature. She is no Original, but she has no sire this time. She was cast a vampire purely by magic itself. My blood was what created your new nature."
"So I could never...have a child..." Elena trailed off.
"No, you could not, Elena," Elijah spoke softly.
Elena's eyes welled with tears. Of course not. She thought bitterly. Just Katherine can. And did.
"I'm sorry," said Elijah. "But I wish to be honest with you."
Elena nodded, forcing a smile to her face. "I appreciate it," She said.