"He could have at least called, is all I'm saying." Elena says as Stefan carries her on his back to their shared history class.
"I feel like, the guy who's planning to sacrifice you not calling is probably a good thing." Stefan replies as they enter the classroom.
"No. He's definitely scheming. It's so weird not being in the loop. I'm so used to pulling all the strings. But with him, anything could happen." Elena says as he sets her down.
"I'm sorry. That must be hard." He comforts sympathetically.
"Are you kidding? This is awesome! Anything could happen. He could just pop up and take me. I'm always on edge. I love it!" She exclaims with a laugh as Stefan shakes his head with a smile.
"Right. I forgot how insane you are." He says taking a seat.
"Words hurt, Stef." She scolds making him smile at her.
"Alright, Class. In honor of the decade dance, today we are going over the highlights of the 50's." Alaric says as the last student's take their seats.
Elena's eyes narrow slightly at Alaric. Last she saw him, he was drowning his many sorrows at the Mystic grill and hadn't bothered to show up to class on time, certainly wasn't putting together lesson plans.
As though feeling Elena's gaze, Alaric turns his head, meeting her eyes.
She smiles brightly and waves as he let's out an almost unnoticeable breath, almost.
With an expressionless face, Elena stands up and walks out of the classroom.
Moments later, the fire alarm rings throughout the school.
Alaric and Stefan are the last ones out the door as the students hurry out of the classroom.
As they step out of the room, they see Elena leaning against the wall next to the doorway and as they walk towards her she grabs both their arms pulling them back into the class.
"The hell are you doing, Klaus?" Elena asks angrily as Stefan's eyes widen and the now revealed, Alariklaus's face contorts with surprise before schooling his features into a smirk that looked wrong on the teacher.
"Very good, Love." He mocks as Elena face scrunches in disgust.
"Ugh, gross. Don't use pet names in his body, it doesn't work." She says as Stefan stands there, still shocked.
"Very well. How'd you know it was me?" Alariklaus asks smugly leaning on the desk next to him.
"What the hell is going on, El?" Stefan asks looking between the two.
"I know everything." She answers in reflex, ignoring Stefan before shaking her head.
"No. We are not having this conversation. Go home, call your witch, and get out of my history teacher. Once you've done that, send him to the boarding house with a nice bottle of bourbon." She demands as Stefan waves his hands in front of her face.
"Seriously, El. What is happening?" Stefan asks only to be ignored again.
"I think you may be confused, sweetheart. I'm in charge here." His smirk turns into a glare as she groans again.
"What did I just say? No pet names." She says taking out her phone.
"Hello." A familiar voice plays through Elena's phone shocking Alariklaus.
"Tell your brother to get out of my teacher before I kick his ass." Elena says earning a sigh from Elijah.
"Niklaus, please remove yourself from the girl's teacher. We will speak about this later. Elena, I am very sorry for his behavior." Elijah apologizes making his brothers jaw drop in disbelief.
"It's all good, Eli. He isn't house trained. I get it." She says earning a light chuckle from the older Mikaelson and a growl from the younger.
"Perhaps we should meet. I'll send you my address." Elijah says.
"Sure thing, I felt like ditching anyway." Elena says with a laugh as she hangs up the phone.
"You heard him. Go home." She says as Stefan places himself in front of her.
"El, what is happening?" He practically yells.
"Chill, man. Klaus is possessing Alaric. I thought that was pretty obvious." She says making him throw his hand up in frustration.
"Why do you have my brother's number?" Alariklaus asks angrily.
"Because we're plotting to kill you." She deadpans causing him glare at her.
"I'm gonna go meet Elijah. Will you cover for me and can I borrow your car?" She asks as he nods pulling out his keys and handling them to her.
"Please be careful." He says hugging her.
"When am I not careful?" She asks making him scoff and hold up his hand.
"When you told me and Damon the truth, your meeting with Elijah, the entire Enzo operation, and just this morning, you put your hands over my eyes as I drove." He list off holding his fingers up ignoring the confused look being sent to him by Alariklaus.
"Ok, so sometimes I'm less than careful." She concedes kissing him on the cheek as she walks towards the door.
"Elijah's not going to hurt me and I promise to wear a seat belt. I love you." She says as she leaves the two men standing awkwardly next to each other.
"So uh, Klaus, huh?" Stefan tries to make conversation before shaking his head leaving the room.
"Hello, Elena. Please come in." Elijah greets as Elena enters the apartment.
"Sup, Eli. Nice digs." She says looking around as he smiles fondly at her.
"Again, I must apologize for my brother." Elijah says as Elena pats his arm.
"He's not your responsibility. Plus he didn't really do anything other than annoy me. And probably scar Ric for life." Elena muses.
"I wish that were true." Elijah says contemplating Elena's words.
"He's a big boy, E man. Now, what happened and why did he feel the need to spy on me?" Elena asks throwing herself down on his couch.
"I merely informed him of the doppelganger's whereabouts and proposed a truce between the two of us. When he didn't respond immediately I didn't think he would go behind my back to find you. Though, I'm not surprised. My brother remains as paranoid as ever. I fear he may never trust me." Elijah says with a sigh as he makes two drinks and hands one to her.
"Yeah, that's one tough nut to bust." She says as she pats his hand sympathetically.
At Elijah's utterly appalled expression, Elena believes this second life is heaven after all.
As Elijah continues to stare at Elena as though he's questioning if she's even real, she continues,
"So, wait. He didn't know we were in contact? That's why he looked shocked when you answered the phone? That's hilarious." Elena says with a laugh.
"We may have made him more suspicious." Elijah says.
"Yeah, probably didn't help that I said we were plotting his death." Elena says with a grimace as Elijah's eyes widen.
"Certainly not." He says with a nod as Elena's phone dings.
"It's Damon. He said Alaric just showed up at the boarding house." Elena relays the message.
"You should probably send Klaus this address, we need to have a chat." Elena tells him making him pull out his phone.
"Brother." Klaus greets with a smirk as Elijah opens the door.
"Niklaus." Elijah nods as Elena stands from the couch.
"Doppelganger." Klaus affectionately greets Elena with a glare.
"Prick." She greets with a smile as Elijah sighs.
"Perhaps antagonizing him isn't the smartest move." Elijah says as he moves to sit next to Elena.
"But it's just so cute the way he huffs and puffs." Elena whines with a smirk.
"Enough. Tell me how long have you two been conspiring against me." Klaus demands as Elijah and Elena look to each and rolls their eyes.
"what ever do you mean, Nik?" Elena asks as he glares and takes a step forward.
"Okay. We're not at the nickname stage yet. I totally understand. We'll get there." She says holding up her hands.
"Why don't we start over? Hi, I'm Ellie, future human sacrifice." She holds out her hand causing him to shake it with narrowed eyes.
"And you're Niklaus Mikealson, all around super scary dude and total smoke show." She says with a wink.
"Why don't you have a seat so we can discuss how I'm the answer to all your prayers." Elena says gesturing to the chair next to her leaning into the couch with a smug look as Elijah tries to smother a smile at his brother incredulous expression.
"How long have you known about her?" Klaus asks Elijah after taking a seat.
"Since the day before I contacted you." Elijah answers honestly as Elena nods.
"How did you find her?"
"She found me." Elijah responds as Klaus raises his eyebrows.
"Did she? Now, tell me sweetheart, what do you know about the sacrifice?" Klaus tries to compel Elena. She rolls her eyes.
"No need to compel me." She says as his eyes scan her for vervain jewelry.
"I'll tell you whatever you want. But first, Elijah." Elena gestures with her head to Klaus making Elijah's brows furrow.
"Elijah would like to make a deal. My full cooperation for your siblings." She says surprising the brothers.
"Elena-" she cuts Elijah off.
"This is him handing me over. Do you accept?" Elena asks Klaus.
"They're daggered for a very good reason, brother. You know this." Klaus says making Elijah clench his jaw.
"That was not our decision to make." Klaus scoffs.
"You're right. It was mine. Shall I make another?" Klaus threatens causing Elena to stand in front of Klaus.
"Can you not, with the hostility? We're not conspiring against you or plotting your death. The suit just wants your family back. It doesn't have to be today. Just give your word that they won't remain daggered forever." Elena tries to reason as Klaus stands over her.
"You should fear me." He states then looks to his brother.
"Why doesn't she fear me?" He asks, angrily glaring when she giggles.
"It's hard to fear you. Your just so damn cute. I mean, look at those eyes." Elena tilts her head as she flirts.
"You're flirting with me." He says confused and turns to his brother again.
"Why is she flirting with me?" He asks.
"I find myself asking that very question." Elijah says with a rare playful smirk aimed in her direction, she sends him a smile.
"Explain." Klaus demands flashing his vampire face.
"Something was stolen from you. I wish to return it." Elena says with a shrug.
Klaus pushes Elena against the nearest wall with his hand loosely around her throat as he glares.
She'd be a filthy liar if she claimed it didn't turn her on a little.
"Tell me what you know." He snarls.
"That's a pretty long conversation, Mr. Big Bad Wolf." Elena smirks as Klaus looks to his brother.
"You told her?" He asks making Elijah shake his head trying to hide a smile at his brothers very obvious irritation.
"You are gonna tell me everything you know or I will-"
He has fantastic lips. Elena thinks as she tunes out the soon to be hybrid's threats.
I mean, does he use tinted chapstick? Did he just make out with someone? Fillers? What is his secret? She asks herself as she stares at his moving lips.
"Do I make myself clear?" Klaus asks threateningly bringing Elena back to reality.
"I'm sorry, what?" She asks distractedly.
"Do I- do I make myself clear?" He asks more confused than threatening this time.
"Oh, I wasn't paying attention. You have great lips." She compliments as the lips she's staring at turn downwards.
"Elijah, I think this human's defective." He states turning around and walking away from her.
"Believe it or not, that is not the first time someone's said that about me." Elena says as Elijah smiles at her, he most certainly believed it.
"Let's just go over key points, I know about the curse, the sacrifice, your siblings, you mother, BT dubs Elijah knows about that." She says making Klaus's eyes snap to his brother.
"How long have you known?" Klaus asks.
"It doesn't matter, Niklaus." Elijah says confusing Klaus.
"Back to me, I'm completely willing to go along with the sacrifice, no interference from any of my friends, and I'll even provide the vampire, werewolf, and the moonstone." Elena states, Klaus turns to her with disbelief and suspicion written across his face.
"Exactly why is it you wish to help me?" Klaus asks in a tone that would scare anyone else.
"You deserve to be restored to your true self. Letting you walk around only half the person you were meant to be, doesn't sit right with me. It makes my heart hurt." She admits as he remains silent.
"Or maybe I just like your dimples." She eases the tension with a flirty grin as his brows remain furrowed.
"I don't believe you." Klaus states.
"No, for real. They're adorable. I mean, you don't smile often, but when you do, that shit's cute as hell." Elena tells him and let's out an annoyed huff.
"I don't believe you're willing to hand yourself over to be killed." He says.
"Killed then resurrected." She corrects as he raises a brow.
"And who said I would allow that?"
"Your mummy." Elena smirks at the confusion on his face.
"Uggghhh." Elena groans throwing herself down on the couch with head in Elijah's lap as he looks down at her with a raised brow.
"I'm so sick of explaining all this shit." She pouts.
"As you know, To break the curse you need to drain the doppelganger of her blood to the point of her death." Klaus nods.
"Well, for your hybrids to successfully transition, they need to drink the doppelganger's blood." Elena says simply as Klaus stands up and walks to the bar.
"Meaning, you can't make hybrids without breaking the curse and you can't break the curse if you want to make hybrids." She explains.
"Right. Awfully convenient. If it's true, how do you know this?" Klaus asks trying to hide worry.
"Same way I know about the curse, your siblings, your mother, New Orleans, and that you are a fantastic artist. I know everything." She says as he furrows his brows.
"I don't follow." He admits with a smirk.
"Eli, could you?" She gestures to klaus and closes her eyes.
"It would seem that the young Ms. Gilbert here, is a seer." Elijah says making Elena snort.
"Eh, close enough." She says.
"And you just took her word for it? I mean, honestly, Elijah. You never could resist a pretty face." Klaus scolds making Elena's eyes snap to him.
"You think I'm pretty?" She asks with playful hopefulness.
"I also think you're a liar." Klaus tells her making her roll her eyes.
"I'm not lying. I was born with knowledge of the past and possible future. I knew you were coming, that's why I reached out to Elijah. I was hoping to avoid you murdering my loved ones infront of me this time." Elena says bluntly as Elijah looks to her with a sad expression.
"You didn't tell me that." He says softly as she shrugs.
"Cause it doesn't matter. That's not happening this time. I've got everything planned. The full moon is coming up and as long as you have your witches, we're golden." Elena says to Klaus.
"If you are lying to me-" Elena interrupts.
"You'll kill everyone I've ever met. Yeah, I got that." She waves him off.
"You said you have a wolf. How did you find one? They are not easy to come by." Klaus asks accidentally showing his curiosity.
"He was a gift from Katerina." Elena says as the brothers eyes snap to her.
"You're in contact with Katerina? I want her location." Klaus demands.
"Hmm, let me think. Go fuck yourself." Elena tells him, Klaus growls and takes a threatening steps forward as Elijah puts his hand up.
"Calm yourself, Niklaus." Elijah tells his volatile brother before looking down at Elena.
"Katerina betrayed me. She owes me a debt that I wish to collect. Please give me her location." He says softly and Elena sits up next to him, grabbing his hand.
"Elijah, I respect and adore you very much, but imma need you to hop off that high horse." She says in the same tone making Klaus snort and Elijah glare at him.
"She was 18 and just found out that the man she loved was planning to sacrifice her. She did what anyone would have done." She tells him honestly.
"If she had just trusted me, I would have given her the elixir." Elijah argues.
"Okay. Say you did. How long before Klaus killed her to punish you? Or out of anger for his failed hybrids?" Elena asks and turns to Klaus.
"Speaking of, if you had sacrificed her you wouldn't have been able to make hybrids anyway and nobody would have known what she looked like to find the newest doppelganger." She tells him making him scoff.
"She stole the moonstone and made me chase her for five hundred years." He says.
"What? Was she just supposed to wait patiently for you to slaughter her?" Elena asks sarcastically as he smirks.
"You are." He says without his usual malice.
"Touché." She responds with smile.
"Look, I said what I needed to say. I'm gonna go. Thank you for having me, Eli. And please don't murder anyone I care about." She says turning to Klaus.
"I make no promises." He grins like a madman.
"Oh, before I go. I have a question." Elena says.
"Will you be my date to the dance tonight?" She asks as he stares at her incredulously.
"You're kidding." He says dryly as she smiles innocently.
"Nope. How do you know I'm not plotting against you if you don't keep an eye on me?" She asks with a smirk.
"Wear something leather. And tight." She adds while her eyes trail down his body.
"Bye, 'lijah!" She shouts walking out the door, leaving to stunned originals behind her.
"Salvatores!" Elena yells as she enters the boarding house.
"Oh, hey Ric. How you doin'?" She asks noticing Damon and Alaric sitting in the couch, drinks in hand.
"Oh, you know. A 1000 year old original vampire, I'm told that's one of the first vampires to walk the earth, possessed me to spy on one of my students that happens to be my wife's biological daughter and newest doppelganger in bloodline that goes back 2000 years. So, not fantastic." He replies in a monotone as Elena grimaces.
"Wow, uh. That's rough. Damon could you-" she gestures with her head to the kitchen making him nod.
"Christ, that dude's life sucks." Damon says as Elena pulls him into the kitchen.
"Tell me about it. What should we do?" Elena asks.
"How should I know?"
"Of the two of us, you have the most experience with emotionally fragile men, you know, being one yourself." She says with a smirk as he rolls his eyes.
"Hilarious. I thought letting him in on what's going on would distract him, but he seems even worse off." Damon says looking through the doorway.
"Well, I just came to return the Stefmobile and borrow a few 50's outfits for the dance. Why don't you tell him about Katherine or something. Try to bond with him." Elena says as she pats his shoulder and leaves the room.
"We are gonna look so hot!" Caroline exclaims with an excited squeal as Elena, Bonnie, and Vicki laugh.
"Speak for yourself, I'm already hot." Elena says flipping her hair behind her shoulder.
"Hey, do you guys think it's weird we don't hangout with anyone else?" Bonnie asks distractedly.
"No. Why?" Vicki asks with a laugh.
"Sarah Fell made a comment about it." Bonnie shrugs.
"Why do you care? We hate her. She's Ellie's nemesis." Caroline says making Elena nod.
"I know. It just got me thinking. You know none of us have ever went to a dance or town function without each other." Bonnie says.
"Whatever. It doesn't matter. She's just jealous because any of her friends would ditch her for one of us." Elena says as Vicki points to her.
"Exactly. She's been crushing on Ty for years and now Stefan. She wishes she was us." She says making Bonnie nod with a smile.
"Your right."
"Speaking of Ty, he's been really angsty this week and slept over with me last night. He's really feeling the full moon." Elena says as they all frown.
"We need to cheer him up. Should I throw a party?" Caroline asks making Vicki snort.
"Do you have any other moves?" She asks with a smile.
"I know my strengths. If we need someone to get his order wrong, we'll call you." Caroline sasses back making Vicki throw a fry at her.
"Bitch!" She says through a laugh as Caroline eats the fry.
"Guys, I have an idea. This Means War." Elena says with a smirk causing them to squeal.
"Yes! Omg, yes! This Means War." Caroline says bouncing up and down as the others cheer.
A.N: this chapter got long so I split it into two parts. Thanks for reading.
