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Abandoned House

"He's here!"

Elena, who was sitting on the couch, legs pulled up to her chest, raised her head in alarm at Trevor's words. The panicked male vampire rushed down the stairs as he ventured further into the room as Rose straightened, ready to face the Original and his other half.

Trevor ran a hand down his face, eyes wide with fear."This was a mistake."

"No, I told you I would get us out of this."Rose shook her head, trailing over to her best friend."You have to trust me."

"No! He wants me dead, Rose!"Trevor yelled, it evident in his eyes and voice that he was terrified.

"He wants her more."Rose said, hands on Trevor's forearms, adding."If Eliza gives us her forgiveness, Elijah will give us our freedom."

"You know as well as I do that Eliza does not have a forgiving bone in her body."Trevor shook his head, his fear of the ancient vampires getting the best of him."You give her to him; he'll have mercy on you, but I need to get out of here."

Trevor moved to make a run for it, but Rose grabbed him by the arm, pulling him back.

"Hey!"She reached up and grabbed his shoulders, shaking him."What are we?"

"We're family."Trevor quietly said, smiling small at the other vampire."Forever."

The two vampires became startled when a knock echoed throughout the abandoned house. Trevor swallowed nervously and Rose, while attempting to control her emotions, let her brave mask slip momentarily, gaining Elena's attention.

"You're scared," Elena whispered, earning a glare from Rose.

Rose gestured to Elena, saying to Trevor."Stay here with her and don't make a sound."

Trevor nodded, turning to keep an eye on Elena while Rose rushed off, running up the stairs into the hallway that led to another staircase. Putting on her best brave face, Rose exhaled a long breath as she made her way down the steps, ready to be polite and open the door for the vampires on the other side.

But, just as she reached the bottom step, the door, as if by magic, opened by itself.

Rose almost choked on air as her gaze landed on the Original and his beloved Eliza. As always, just like Rose remembered, Elijah had Eliza's hand in his own. His hand was rarely from hers; it was something one could always expect if they encountered the two.

"Rose."Eliza suddenly said, shocking the younger female vampire."I have missed you."

For some reason, Eliza could sense who was around her. This grew stronger as the centuries passed, it seemed that without her sight, the rest of her senses amplified, like it did when she turned.

"Hello, Eliza."Rose greeted respectfully as she stepped down the last step, gaze flickering to the Original."Elijah."

"Rose-Marie."Elijah said, leading Eliza into the house, offering the female vampire a polite smile."Is there somewhere we can talk?"

"Yes, in here."Rose quickly caught herself, gesturing to a room, adding."You have to forgive the house."

"Oh, no, what's a little dirt? I completely understand."Elijah said so politely that it frightened Rose as he shut the door behind him, guiding Eliza into the room Rose had gestured to."So tell me, what is it that gives you the courage to call me?"

"I wanted my freedom."Rose said as she followed the two vampires into the room."I'm tired of running. You in a position to grant me that?"

"I have complete authority to grant pardon to you and your little...pet."Elijah calmly stated, the last word he said coming out in slight bitterness."What is his name these days, Liz?"

"It's been so many over the years."Eliza answered with a hum before finally saying."Trevor."

"Ah, yes, Trevor."Elijah nodded as he sat Eliza down on a chair."I shall give you both pardon if I so see fit."

"Katerina Petrova? She didn't burn in the church in 1864."

Elijah hummed in interest."Continue."

"She survived."

"Where is she?"Elijah calmly asked.

Rose frowned, confused."You don't seem surprised by this."

"Oh, when you called and invited us into this armpit of civilization, which is a mere three hours from the town we know as Mystic Falls, I surmised it had everything to do with Katerina."Elijah stated, hand on the back of the chair Eliza was sitting on."Do you have her in your possession?"

"No, but I have better."Rose replied, stepping closer, making Eliza's head snap up, causing Rose's heart to race."I have her doppelgänger."

Elijah's eyes widened, but he quickly covered it up.

"That's impossible; her family line ended with her. I know that for a fact."

"The facts are wrong."

"Well, show her to me."

"Elijah, you are a man of honour, you should be trusted, but I want to hear you say it again."

Elijah smiled, his eyes boring into Rose's, it clear that he didn't like to be ordered around.

He opened his mouth to speak his thoughts but, as if sensing this, Eliza's hand raised, and she placed her hand on his hand.

As if silently conversing with Eliza, the Original nodded, saying."You have my word that I will pardon you."

Rose released a breath of relief, and she backed away.

"Follow me."

Rose waited, watching as Elijah held out his hand, and, without him speaking, Eliza's hand reached out and grabbed his.

She got to her feet, grabbing her pure gold cane/weapon, and was guided by Elijah who followed Rose. Rose led them down the stairs, Elijah's gaze landing on Elena, completely ignoring the terrified Trevor, who almost lost his breath as his gaze followed the two.

All eyes watched as the Original leant down, whispering so quietly to Eliza that the other two vampires couldn't hear.

They watched as Elijah, almost reluctantly, let go of Eliza.

Elena stood still, almost frozen, as Eliza slowly walked forward, her gold cane the only sound as she found her way to Elena.

She suddenly stopped, inches from the doppelgänger and Elena's breath caught in her throat as the female vampire leant closer. The human panted heavily with fear as Eliza's nose brushed her neck, breathing through her nose as she smelled the brunette.

They watched as Eliza straightened, hand reaching out.

Elijah flashed over to Eliza, hand on hers again.

Elijah looked at her, and Eliza nodded.

"Human."

Elijah merely nodded without looking at Elena, trusting Eliza completely.

Elijah turned to a frightened Elena, mumbling."It should be impossible."

Eliza smiled, nodding in agreement as Elijah turned back to Elena, smirking.

"Hello there."

England—1492

"Do it again, do it again!"

"Oh, I don't know."

Eliza pouted, pleading."Please?"

Elijah smiled, a teasing tone evident in his voice as he gave in.

"Well, since you asked so nicely."

Elijah chuckled as Eliza gasped in merriment as he dipped her once more per her request before spinning her away from him then pulling her back, making her press against his chest. Her smile widened as he guided her around the room and she easily followed him without a care in the world. She knew that Elijah would never let her trip over or bump into anyone else, he was her eyes, and he'd always guide her rightly.

He'd never steered her wrong.

The two vampires continued to dance to the music, Elijah smile growing with each giggle that fell from Eliza's lips. Their pair danced for a while, Elijah appeasing each of Eliza's pleas the more she learned of his dance moves.

"Elijah?"

The Original's smile instantly faded and his impassive expression replaced it. He had a role to play, a role that earned him respect throughout centuries. A dignified role. The vampire reluctantly turned from Elijah but kept his hand on hers, pulling the young woman into his side.

"Yes?"

Elijah turned around to see Trevor standing behind him with a young woman. Elijah's eyes widened slightly as his eyes flickered over the face he'd once seen before. He cocked his head, letting himself study the familiar features before he nodded to himself. She was what they'd been searching for centuries. She was what they needed, what he needed. Optimism built up in his chest as he straightened, hand tightening around Eliza's.

Trevor motioned to each vampire as he introduced them.

"Katerina, may I introduce the lord Elijah..."Elijah held out his hand, and she took it as she curtsied then smiled at the female vampire as Trevor stared." and the lady Eliza."

"Pleasure, my lady."

Eliza beamed as she nodded."The pleasure's mine, Katerina."

"From where have you come, Katerina?"

"I'm new to town, my lord."

Eliza tiled her head to the side, speaking with a smile."Katerina is from Bulgaria."

Katherine looked at Eliza, both impressed and shocked."How did you know?"

Elijah chuckled, wrapping around Eliza's waist proudly."Liz has many talents; she has excellent...understanding of people."

Eliza giggled as Elijah's lips brushed her temple as she stated."Zdravei, Katerina."

Katherine laughed in delight, nodding."Yes!"

A laugh came from next to her, a hand on Eliza's shoulder."Excellent, love."

Eliza looked up when she felt a hand on her shoulder and she smiled without looking to her other side. She would know that laugh anywhere. Elijah smiled also as Trevor stiffened almost in alarm, something he always did around Elijah's younger brother.

"Brother!"

Elijah tilted his head as he looked at Katherine, who noticed his expression.

"Something wrong, my lord?"

"Forgive me."Elijah stated, a polite smile on his face."You remind me of someone."

Klaus smirked as Katherine nodded and he grabbed her wrist."I said that earlier, didn't I, Katerina?"

"Do you mind, brother?"Klaus asked, a cheeky smirk on his face as he quirked an eyebrow."I would like to have a moment alone with her."

Elijah smiled, eyes on his brother, dark orbs filled with fondness."No, not at all."

He felt nothing as he looked at Katherine, all he could see was another human.

Eliza smiled as Elijah led her away from the crowd back to where they were dancing."Happy Birthday, Nik."

Klaus smiled once more at the couple before h he walked off with Katerina. Elijah instantly turned back to Eliza, one arm winding around her waist and the other claiming her hand.

"Do you want her?"

There was no jealousy in her voice, no venom towards Katherine; there was just a woman asking if he would be happy with someone else.

Elijah answered with total honesty and shook his head."No, I don't."

Eliza smiled, nodding, head on his shoulder.

She knew he wouldn't lie to her.

She trusted him.

"When I look at anyone else, all I see is you."Elijah honestly stated, hand finding Eliza's again, the other on her hip."I thought I loved before you, Liz, but it was only when you first kissed me did I find out just what it meant."

Elijah leant down, forehead falling against Eliza's.

She reached up and cupped his face, whispering."Is that so?"

Elijah nodded, a smile on his face as they swayed.

Abandoned House

"We have a long journey ahead of us. We should be going."

Elena looked at Rose, pleading desperately."Please, don't let him take me."

Elijah ignored Elena as he spoke."One last piece of business and we're done."

Elijah turned to Eliza who was standing quietly next to Elena, free hand brushing down her long hair before her hand cupped the face of the human girl.

"It's like a picture. They feel the same."Eliza mumbled, fingertip tracing Elena's nose.

Elijah looked at Elena, daring her to protest as Eliza's fingers danced along the human's face.

A moment later, Eliza got bored, and the Original gently took her hand, leading her over to Trevor.

"I've waited so long for this day, Elijah. You trusted me with Katerina, and I failed you."Trevor proclaimed vigorously, hands meeting in front of him, mirroring a prayer position."I'm truly, very sorry."

"Oh no, your apology to me is not necessary."Elijah stated, waving it off as he added."Katerina's manipulative ways are well known."

Trevor nodded, agreeing with the Original."'Yes, yes they are."

"Oh yes, you are the guilty one and Rose aided you because she was loyal to you and that, I honour."Elijah nodded toward Rose, respect for her in his voice before he turned back to Trevor."I can forgive you for following your heart but do you believe that I can forgive you for the attempted murder of Eliza?"

Trevor swallowed the nervousness as his gaze turned to Elijah's much cherished Eliza.

The female vampire, who was rarely seen without her dark shades, took off the sunglasses.

Even though she couldn't see him, he squirmed underneath her gaze.

Her eyes were bright and blue, they were beautiful and, while she couldn't see, they looked right through the person who looked into them. Elijah loved her eyes, and since she loved him, they would sparkle. But to those she hated, her eyes filled with coldness.

"You tried to kill she who showed you nothing but kindness."Elijah stated, leading Eliza to Trevor, his voice raising slightly as he asked."Where was your loyalty to-"

Elijah stopped himself as soon as Eliza's free hand flattened on his chest."It's all right."

"You may speak, Trevor."The female vampire said, accepting her fallen cane from Elijah.

Trevor released a long breath as he prepared for the moment he had been waiting for."You trusted me, Eliza, and I betrayed that trust when I hurt you for my selfish needs."

Trevor looked over at Rose, who nodded in encouragement and honestly added. "I beg your forgiveness."

Elijah turned to Eliza while Rose watched. Rose knew that if Eliza accepted the apology, then Trevor also had his freedom.

Trevor's life depended on Eliza's word.

"I forgive you."Eliza smiled, fingers curling around her cane that was also used as her weapon.

She raised her cane; it's pointed end brushing away the hair from his eyes."You will not die by Elijah's hand."

Both Rose and Trevor released breaths of relief.

The male vampire looked down, smiling as the sharp end of the cane trailed down his shoulder.

Trevor smiled wide."Thank you!"

Trevor looked over at Rose who was almost crying in relief.

But the sound of a hand punching through a ribcage made the smiles fall. Blood spurted from Trevor's mouth as he shook on his feet, eyes glassing over in pain as he looked down to see a hand sticking out of his chest.

Trevor fell to the ground, his heart falling next to him. Elena jumped back in shock, lips parting at the sight of the blood. Rose screamed in horror as she looked down at her best friend, tears of sorrow and shock running down her face as she tried to compose herself

Eliza set her cane back down beside her, attempting to rid of the blood from her hand.

While she seemed calm, it was evident by her shaking hand just how much Trevor's betrayal had hurt her.

"I said nothing of my own."

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