Dear Elena
Summary: Elena asked each of her friends to write down everything they did so when she woke up, she'd know exactly what happened and it'd be like she was there. When she wakes up, she has a lot reading and catching up to do. Basically, this story is each person's thoughts/feelings/and what has happened to them. But all these letters have something in common- they're for Elena.
Disclaimer: I don't own The Vampire Diaries. This obviously takes place after Bonnie dies because Elena has woken up. Each chapter is someone else's thoughts/feelings and what not. Okay? This are just letters to Elena, so you can assume that Elena is awake and reading them. OKAY?! Enjoy!
PS: Some spoilers for season 7
Chapter 1: Bonnie
Dear Elena,
Life has been tough without you there, supporting everyone and giving them confidence they can help. It hasn't been the same since you were hit with that spell and changed everyone's worlds. I always assumed we'd grow old together and raise our kids together so closely that they'd be like siblings.
I thought you'd be my maid of honor and you'd be mine.
Instead, I'm growing old and you're asleep. People stare at me with these funny looks sometimes, and make small comments here and there about you. Instead, my kids and Matt's kids were the ones to grow close together but not even then were they THAT close. Caroline herself only had two and technically they weren't even her babies…they were Joe's and Alaric's.
I should start from the beginning, yeah? Okay. Here it goes…
After you went to sleep, it took me at least two years before I could spread my wings and jump back into the dating pool. Even then, it wasn't anything special. I felt wrong for being able to live and instead you lay asleep, waiting your turn to have your life.
The first real relationship I had was with Enzo. And yes, I get it, why him? Why Enzo? The guy who tried to kill us? Yes. The same guy. But we didn't last long… He was too unpredictable. He was too wild. He was just…not what I wanted. Enzo however did help make me feel freer though. He made me feel open for love, made me want love again. He made me feel alive.
After a few months after the nasty breakup, I met Zander. He was a large boy, pale blonde hair and the most amazing blue eyes. Even bluer than Damon's! I hope you get the chance to meet Zander, he's amazing. Zander made me feel whole, he made me feel loved…he made me less guilty and he helped me stop blaming myself for wanting to live, for not giving you the chance to live your life and for wanting to just plain have my life.
I was twenty-six when Zander and I got married. He purposed on a hill, under the stars with a picnic he had made. I had considered saying no, even though we had been dating for a year and a half, because I always thought I'd get back with Jeremy but the truth was, I didn't want someone who knew the old me. I wanted someone who didn't resent me and wanted to be happy with me. So I said yes and we married on May 4th, 2019.
Zander is a complete nerd and is in love with Star Wars.
Here's another thing that may shock you (but really, could it?) about Zander. He's a werewolf. But not like Tyler, Zander is an Original Werewolf. He's not like Klaus where he's the first of his kind, no, he's the sort of werewolf that's pure and doesn't mix with humans or something. I don't ask him much about it because he was supposed to marry some girl named Kate and have pure werewolf babies.
Instead, he fell in love with me, a normal girl with witchy powers.
I know you'd love him Elena. Zander is so sweet and he makes me feel complete.
Now, let's flash forward to the year 2020, nine months since Zander and my wedding. If you didn't guess, we needed up getting pregnant. Yup, Bonnie Bennett having her first kid not a year into her marriage. Stop laughing Elena; if you and Damon had the chance, I'm sure you'll be the same way!
Anyway, Damon made jokes like he usually does and of course deemed himself the Godmother before laughing and telling us he only made it as a joke. It sure had ruffled Caroline's feathers who wanted to be at least godmother (I'd tell you all about Caroline and Alaric but that is her story to tell, sorry Elena). Back to what I was saying, yes Zander and I got pregnant.
Yay!
January 10th, 2020; the day I had my first baby! I'll never forget it Elena. It was painful and stressful, but one of the best things I've ever done in my life. Zander and I had a girl. We decided to name her Elena Bennett. I couldn't bare to part with my last name and Zander decided he liked it too, so he became a Bennett. Screw being a usual couple!
Our Sheila Elena Bennett (we tend to call her "Shae"); she's our pride and joy. Well, until she got married that is. Zander swears that girl was trying to give him a heart attack when she appeared on our doorstep, 19 and ready to get married. In 2023, I had another baby- well, actually twins. A girl and a boy; Abigail "Abby" Elizabeth Bennett and Aiden Damon Bennett (Abby was born 3 minutes before Aiden).
After the twins, I swore off having anymore babies. Shae, Abby and Aiden all have magical powers like I did. But, they also fight with their inner wolves that they got from Zander. It sort of really sucked having three teenagers that were werewolves in the house. And I swear they almost ate us out of house and home!
Shae ended up marrying a nice boy. His name is Logan Pipes. So her name is now Sheila Pipes. She blessed Zander and I with four grandchildren: Billie Lee Pipes (girl, eldest), Amber Lily Pipes (girl, second eldest), and finally Oliver (most call him Ollie) Thomas and James Zander (boys, twins, youngest).
Aiden married a girl who actually was Alaric's, Joe's and Caroline's child Merissa Saltzman (now Bennett) - and what a fine girl she has turned out to be. Aiden and Merissa popped out one grandchild which was fine with me. I was terrified Merissa was going to die when she went into labor. They had a boy who they named Matthew Zander Bennett.
And you're wondering about Abby, now, aren't you? Well, Abby turned out to like girls. So she at the moment is working on adopting her second child with her spouse Callie Torrez-Bennett. They adopted a young girl who they named Sophia Torrez-Bennett.
Lots of babies and grandchildren, am I right? The Bennett blood line will keep going and I'm proud of that. I lost all my family and now it's grown so much! So here's the order of ages for the kids, alright?
-Billie (21)
-Matthew (20)
-Amber (18)
-Oliver and James (17)
-Sophia (13)
Don't tell anyone, but I think Sophia is my favorite. She's so sweet and kind. She's very loving. You'd really like her Elena.
Ugh, I'm rambling now aren't I? Well, I am 88 now. I can ramble. I just hope that I can live long enough to see Abby's and Callie's newest child. But…I fear I am not going to make it. I'm old now Elena. And I know it's time to move on, I've lived my life.
It's your turn to live your life.
Live it and love it. Enjoy life and live it to the fullest.
I hope you get the chance to be as happy as I am.
Lots of love,
Bonnie Bennett, June 17th, 2088
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Bonnie Bennett died on July 10th, 2088.
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Please review! Tell me what you think and if I should write a "Letter" to Elena from all the characters!
Nerdy~