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"Drink, brother?"

Elijah gave a nod as he entered the study, sending Jonas a polite nod."Thank you for joining us, Jonas."

"I didn't have a choice."The male witch replied from his seat, sending a glare over to Klaus."Your brother has a hold on my daughter. If I don't do what you want she'll fall deeper under his thrall. There's no need to put a label on this."

Klaus shrugged from the small bar, clearly unfazed by Jonas' tone. He set out two glasses, observing the collection of bottles before clicking his tongue, picking one at random.

Klaus turned his head, frowning slightly as he didn't see Eliza.

"Isn't Eliza joining us?"

"She is spending time with Maxie."Elijah answered, and Klaus instantly nodded, it going unsaid just how much the female vampire adored her companion."The two are almost inseparable."

The older Original then turned to Jonas, hands meeting in front of him.

"The spell?"

"I need something connected to the girl. Hair, blood, a picture. Anything."

"Sorry, mate, but her blood is mine."Klaus handed his brother a glass before he sat down next to him."I would be more than happy to rampage through the town for her, but I like the thought of the girl and her friends salvaging what's left of their hope."

"Niklaus, I implore you to make fewer references to bloodshed in front of a friend."

Klaus held up his hands in mock surrender as Jonas remained quiet.

"Bit of an anti-climax, mate. Remind me why my brother uses your services again?"Klaus then looked to the witch, arms crossed."Witches are my younger brother's department but, sadly, he is still sleeping."

"Then wake him up. I'm only here because Elijah vowed that you would leave my daughter alone."

The Original gave a smirk, shrugging.

"I can't help it if she finds me charming."

Elijah fought the urge to use the tone he used with Kol whenever he needed to be scolded."Niklaus-"

Jonas cut in before Elijah could begin and he glowered at Klaus."There's a difference between charming and brainwashing."

"Maybe I should wake up my brother."Klaus thought aloud, tapping his fingers against his chin, eyes never leaving Jonas'."He does have a soft spot for witches."

Jonas opened his mouth to reply but stopped himself when a female voice cut in. Klaus instantly went quiet, but continued to smirk at Jonas smugly. The door shut followed by the sound of a cane brushing back and forth the ground.

"May i offer up an idea?"

"Of course."Elijah instantly perked up at the sound of Eliza, already holding out his hand for her."This is family business."

The male witch turned and watched as Eliza pulled out something from her pocket, smiling softly at the feel of it.

The female vampire, holding the chain, swung the talisman like a puppeteer."Will this help?"

The Originals turned to see a familiar amulet presented in Eliza's palm. Klaus and Elijah's eyes both went wide at the sight of the necklace, instantly fondly thinking of the woman who had worn it throughout centuries.

"Where did you get that?"

"I took it when Eli was temporarily put to sleep at that dreadful place."Eliza softly answered, smiling to herself as she let her thumb brush the crest."I knew it was Rebekah's, the crest felt familiar, it reminded me of when she gave it to me for safe keeping I was going to give it back to her when she woke up."

Elijah beamed, lips curving up into a tender smile as Eliza, sensing him, turned her head and sent a smile his way. Eliza was close to each Original, and he knew that she wouldn't pass up the chance to return a beloved necklace to Rebekah.

"Oh, you clever, clever girl."Klaus affectionately praised, fingers brushing the necklace."May I?"

Klaus took the necklace when Eliza nodded, humming fondly as he looked it over.

Eliza instantly turned to Elijah's, confidently stepping closer to the older vampire. Klaus moved up the sofa as Elijah opened his arms for his other half. Eliza's hand easily found his as she let herself fall into his embrace.

As she comfortably sat in his lap, Eliza pecked him on his cheek."It's all coming together."

While Klaus observed the necklace, Elijah lovingly took Eliza's chin in his fingers and pulled her down. The Original pressed a soft kiss to her cheek, smiling against her and muttering against her. Eliza's face lit up at the quiet words.

Jonas looked away, feeling like he was overstepping a boundary, it felt wrong to watch.

"Oh, i've missed this."

"Elena Gilbert was wearing it."Elijah said to his brother as he straightened."She grew upset when I took it from her."

"I think her lover gave it to her."Eliza piped up, finger tip tracing invisible patters on Elijah's palm."I knew his voice. You know him, Niky. Stefan Salvatore."

Klaus looked up at the familiar name, and he glanced back to the necklace before letting out an amused chuckle.

"He's not only her guard dog but the boyfriend? And he nicked Rebekah's necklace and gave it to his new sweetheart."

"Even though knowing he was compelled to forget, Rebekah won't like that."Klaus gave a dark smile as he looked at the familiar necklace dangling from his index finger."Especially since the sweetheart is a doppelgänger."

Elijah turned to his brother, his eyes narrowed, looking at Eliza. His hard expression calmed as she rested her temple against his cheek and he tightened his arms around her.

"The girl has no respect."Elijah remained calm, as usual, but his eyes darkened slightly."It seems to be a running theme with the Petrova doppelgängers."

"The necklace Elena's?"Jonas looked to the brothers who shared a look, apparently not liking the necklace being referred to Elena's before nodding."Those will help find her. May I?"

Klaus looked at the necklace once more before he handed over the necklace Jonas placed down the necklace.

"It's time."

The Original, reluctant to move from his comfortable position, simply nodded. Eliza shifted off of his lap, taking a seat next to Klaus. She relaxed against Klaus who swung an arm over the back of the couch, watching his brother. Elijah shrugged off his suit jacket, setting it aside before he made his way over to Jonas.

The Original sat across from the male witch, hands meeting in front of him again.

"So how exactly does this spell work?"

"Hold out your hand."Jonas said to Elijah, pulling out a knife as the Original turned his hand so that his palm was visible."It's a shadow locator spell. You'll see a flash of wherever she is. The necklace may belong to another, but she wore it."

Elijah merely nodded, and when Jonas sliced his palm open, the Original barely reacted.

"Here."

Elijah turned his hand and placed it over the necklace, holding it tightly.

"Now, take my hand."

"Close your eyes. Relax your mind."Jonas ordered, taking Elijah's hand, lowering his head and voice."And look for her."

Elijah did what he was told, his eyes fluttering shut before he breathed in. Jonas watched the Original before he copied him, his own eyes falling shut.

"Phasmatos tribum nas ex veras..."

The room was silent for a moment, the second ticking by before Elijah's eyes snapped open.

"You saw her, didn't you?"

Elijah gave a ghost of a smile as he nodded, removing his hand from Jonas'.

"I know exactly where she is."

"She is with the Salvatore's."Elijah turned in his chair, pulling down his sleeves before opening his arms for Eliza."I believe they are plotting against us."

The vampires didn't seem fazed by the plotting mention, if anything they looked tickled by the idea. Klaus gave the smile he always gave whenever a plan was coming together, leaning forward and taking the necklace once more.

Klaus stood, Eliza's arm around his, cane forgotten as he walked her over to Elijah."Leaving those she holds dear unprotected."

Eliza hummed at Klaus' words, melting into Elijah's embrace. She relaxed against him, hand on his shoulder, his own covering it a second later.

"It's as if she read my mind."Klaus' mouth downturned, shaking his head."She is making it too easy. Pity."

"Niklaus, you know I am not for petty vengeance but, in this one case, for obvious reasons-"Elijah paused, thumb brushing the back of Eliza's hand, looking down at her."I applaud your vindictive imagination."

Klaus huffed out a laugh, his head tipping back as his laughter echoed throughout the room. His laugh was genuine, it showing just how much he had missed his brother's company. They had kept in touch closely since Elijah and Eliza had left after Rose had reached out, but Klaus never did well on his own, even if for a short duration.

Klaus' shoulders shook as his laughter slowly faded, his impassive expression returning as he once again noticed Jonas.

"Oh, Elijah, it feels like i've been waiting a lifetime for that confession."

"Nonsense, brother. I'd say several lifetimes."

Elijah gave one of his rare teasing grins. It wasn't rare around Eliza when they were alone but he, like Klaus, wasn't one for showing his true colours in front of those who weren't close.

Klaus grin only widened as his gaze lingered on the couple for a moment before he called out."Sweetheart!"

Klaus turned his head toward the door, feigning friendliness as she door opened. The person lingered in the doorframe, the feeling of hesitance thick in the room.

A long moment later, Rose slowly entered, hands behind her back.

The female vampire looked anywhere but the vampires as she ventured further into the room, clearly wanting to be anywhere but near the vampires, especially Klaus.

"Are you ready for our game?"

1492

"Lord Elijah, the scent is growing faint."

"She is human; we are not. She couldn't have gotten far."

Elijah listened out; teeth bared as he looked up at the sky."Please keep in mind that I tend to get very upset when I cannot provide for my loved ones."

He looked down as his men rushed back to him have gone off in different directions. They looked almost child-like as they bowed their heads before shaking them.

"We searched for as long as we could. We cannot find her."

Elijah looked at the other vampire who nodded."It's as if she disappeared into thin air."

"My brother is not going to be as tolerant as-"

The Original came to a sharp halt, freezing in his spot. His eyes widened as his head began to shake, eyes narrowing in almost disbelief.

He began to go round in circles, as if searching for something.

"No."Elijah whispered, his eyes snapping open and worry appeared in his dark orbs."Eliza..."

His men also looked worried as Elijah began to backtrack, looking left and right. He seemed almost threatened by the miles trees that never seemed to end.

"What's wrong with her?"

His been looked almost panicked as Elijah's eyes flashed red in the darkness, his gaze trailing over them.

"She's hurt."

Elijah's vampire features came forward, something that was rare for his men to see, as he inhaled sharply. He huffed out a long breath as his head snapped in the direction where they could only guess Eliza was.

"Fan out."Elijah demanded, his tone even more serious and dangerous than they'd ever seen before."Trevor is missing; therefore, he is considered guilty."

The worry seemed only to deepen as Elijah sniffed their air again, snapping a branch off of a nearby tree.

"Find him and bring him to me."

Before his men could reply, Elijah flashed off in the direction of the familiar aroma of blood.

"ELIZA!"The Original bellowed, something he rarely did, Elijah was usually an eerily calm man."Eliza?"

Elijah's eyes widened once more as the only sound he received in return was silence. He shut his eyes and focused on the blood. The scent grew more stronger as he continued to travel, both thankful and upset at the same time. Thankful that she was near and upset that she was bleeding too much.

"Eliza?"

Elijah almost swung at a nearby tree when no response came, but just as he raised his fist, a familiar, melody-like voice caught his ears.

"Eli?"

He spun around, fingers uncurling from his fist and a hopeful expression replaced his worried one.

"Lizzie?"

She continued to shout his name, and Elijah flashed toward the sound.

A moment later he was stood over a shivering body. Eliza. Her usual cheeky smile was replaced with a frown, and her hand that was usually paired with his or holding onto her stick was now bloody.

A relived smile replace the frown as she turned in his direction, instantly sensing him.

"Elijah."

"Oh, my love."Elijah mumbled the rare term of endearment, falling to his knees beside her, eyes wide as he looked over her."What did he do?"

"Elijah..."Eliza repeated just for reassurance fingers stained with her own blood, hands shaking."I smeared the blood; I knew you'd smell it. It hurts. I can't move. He-"

Elijah hovered over her, brushing her hair from her face, mumbling comforting words as he hushed her.

"He impaled you."

"He'll pay, I promise."Elijah angrily wiped a hand down his face as he vowed."He is no longer an ally. If he is not friend nor family, then he is our enemy."

Eliza nodded in agreement, her anger towards Trevor replacing her sadness.

She hadn't managed to heal due to the stick through her stomach, and she was bleeding out. She couldn't move because the stick had gone straight through her and Trevor's strength had impaled the stick through the ground, leaving Eliza stuck.

"You're still young; you aren't used to the pain yet."Elijah mumbled as he wrapped his fingers around the stick."You'll build up your tolerance as you grow stronger. You just haven't experienced anything like this."

She hadn't felt pain like this because he hadn't let her get hurt before, that was why she was having a difficult time. Elijah had a hard edge to his tone as he spoke, the anger clear in his voice as he looked over his lover.

"I need to pull it out."

Eliza nodded, but Elijah could see the hesitance on her face.

He took her hand in his, interlocking their fingers.

"Just focus on me, all right?"Elijah whispered, lips brushing the back of her hand as he spoke, eyes never leaving hers."Know that this will only build your tolerance."

Eliza nodded and, suddenly so that it would be less painful, Elijah pulled the stick out of her. He winced as he heard Eliza cry out in pain, almost snapping the bones in his hands.

He heard her inhale in relief, free hand touching her stomach as she healed.

As soon as she was recovered, Elijah moved swiftly, picking her up in his arms. He held her close, cheek brushing hers as Eliza wrapped her arms around his neck.

Elijah shut his eyes, breathing in as Eliza pulled back, nose touching his. He relaxed into the hand on his cheek, raising his as her lips sought out his. A calmness soared through him as Eliza clung to him, fingers brushing his cheek.

"He hurt me."Eliza softly said as she pulled away, it evident in her voice that she was shocked."That wasn't very nice of him. I thought he was my friend."

"His need to covet Katerina, an obvious manipulator, outweighs his loyalty to the friend who has done nothing but show him kindness."Elijah mumbled, a rare sound of anger in his voice as he looked at the stick on the ground."It is one thing to attack you but to use your gift against you?"

Eliza smiled softly, nose brushing the underside of Elijah's jaw.

"He saw it as a weakness."

She felt Elijah shake his head, his fingers tangling in her long locks as he looked down at her.

"He used your friendship as a weakness."Elijah strongly said, no trace of deception in his words, his hand moving to her cheek, thumb brushing just below her eyes."What you cannot see does not make you weak, it makes you stronger."

"You see things even I can't see, with or without sight."The Original whispered, capturing Eliza's mouth with his own in a tender kiss."He knew you sensed his lack of loyalty. He knew that, even without sight, you could see what he truly was. A traitor."

He smiled down at her, covering her eyes with his hand, earning a breathy laugh in return.

He beamed as Eliza's face lit up happily.

"And because of this, you have a gift."

Just to hear her laugh again, Elijah leant down and let his lips brush her nose. His response was an expected laugh that made him forget the attack for a moment.

"You are right. I have a gift."Eliza whispered after a moment, pressing a loving kiss to Elijah's cheek."That is why I know that you are blaming yourself and you shouldn't."

She felt Elijah stiffen and Eliza placed her hand on his chest, just over his heart, waiting until he calmed before she spoke again.

"Elijah, you are my guardian angel, but you cannot stop bad things from happening to me. You can't protect me all the time. I'll grow and protect myself, but even then I'll get scraped."

"Lizzie-"

She shook her head, and Elijah instantly went quiet."But even if I do, I know that you'll be there to patch me up because you'll never let go of me. Yes?"

Elijah seemed to calm, and he gave a promising nod.

"Yes."The Original keenly whispered, hand finding hers once more and he kissed her palm."I'll always be there to guide you."

Eliza nodded in agreement, lips curving up.

Elijah's eyes flickered over her face, her smile once more proving that Eliza wasn't the only one being guided.

Salvatore Boarding House

"Elijah is Klaus' brother?"

As she felt her legs turn to jelly, Elena lowered herself onto the seat next to Stefan who reached out and took her hand comfortingly. Damon casually sat on an armchair, legs propped over the side and a worn out book in his hand. Alaric had given them some books he'd found while researching his wife's past, Bonnie had found some in her grandmother's library and others were some he and Stefan had tracked down.

It was, in Damon's mind, tedious.

"His brother?"

"Yeah."

Damon glanced over at Elena, looking half concerned and half irritated."Are you listening or not?"

"I'm listening, Damon."Elena's tone grew exasperated as Damon rolled his eyes at her from over his book."I'm just processing."

"Yeah, get over it, sit down and do some research."

Damon then made an exaggerated gestured to the people around him."While you've been sleeping, we've down been here all night looking for ways to keep your head on your shoulders."

"I'm sorry that my near death experience has bothered you."

Damon's eyes fluttered in annoyance as he let out a groan, looking tempted to scold Elena once more. He fought against it as he looked back down at his book, observing it for a moment before he grew bored.

"What information have we got, class?"Damon sighed as he tossed aside his book into a pile of other's he'd skimmed through."Feel free to share because, a part from a newfound hate for history, i've got nada."

Damon raised his eyebrows in expectancy as he looked over the small group surrounding the Salvatore Boarding House front room. Dozens of books lay scattered around, all dusty and timeworn. He rolled back his shoulders to rid of all the tension in his body as he looked over to Caroline and Bonnie who shared one couch while his brother and Elena who were on another.

"Anything?"

Caroline released a bored groan as she loudly shut a book."Nope. I kept reading the same page over and over."

"No pictures, huh, Barbie?"Damon caught the book before it hit his face and he tossed it aside, looking to Bonnie."What about you? Anything in the Bennett history books?"

Bonnie scowled at Damon as he inched closer to her, apparently amused by her bitter hatred at even being near him.

"Just that Rose had a reason to be scared of him."

"There's no portraits of him, nothing that tells me about his family history. All we know is that the Originals are the oldest."Bonnie rubbed her eyes, fighting a yawn before she carried on."Klaus is the most hated and feared. There's no pictures of him, nothing other than he doesn't like to he crossed."

Bonnie sent Elena an almost guilty look when she noticed how the brunette's face paled at the rumours concerning Klaus. Stefan noticed this and took Elena's hand once more, squeezing her hand comfortingly.

Damon rubbed his forehead as he felt a headache beginning to niggle at him. He fell back against the armchair, irritated that there was close to nothing concerning the Original.

"Then why hasn't Klaus burned her house down and taken her as she flees for her life?"Damon asked, earning a glare from his brother as he straightened in his armchair."If he's so powerful, it's gotta be easy pickings, right?"

Stefan's glower darkened as he scowled at his brother, gaze flickering to a nervous Elena to Damon.

"What?"Damon's mouth downturned and he shrugged, growing irritated at Stefan's growing knack of ignoring reality."Did I say something wrong? Are we meant to just ignore this? Why am I being the sensible brother?"

"Damon-"

"Don't Damon me. You want to keep your head in the sand and continue running through daisies hand in hand with Elena, that's fine. But, while you're in bunny and flower land, baby bro, i'm trying to find a way to keep us alive."

"Then why don't you do that by shutting up and reading?"

"These? These aren't helping!"Damon held up the books and threw a few aside, one of them knocking a vase to the ground."Why don't we focus on what we know? How about the fact that we're all gonna die if you all keep hoping that the world is gonna shift and Klaus is gonna just go away."

"I haven't ignored it!"Elena hissed at the vampire, brown eyes narrowing angrily."I know what's coming, Damon, I know that Klaus is after me."

"You? You think that it's only you he's after?"Damon gave a false laugh that startled even Stefan, his blue orbs darkening."Don't you think he'll be after the guys that tried to kill his brother to save you? Who went after the girl he considers family? A guy like Klaus doesn't stop at one. He won't spare us. We crossed him and he's gonna cross us back."

Elena glared over at Damon, shuffling closer to Stefan.

"I'm sorry that I got kidnapped."

"I forgive you."Damon retorted with a bitter smile, kicking over more books."Maybe make it up to me by not letting yourself get kidnapped. Maybe stop going to school and putting yourself out there, yeah? How about stay right where you are and stop making an immortal guy go grey?"

Elena looked away from Damon, crossing her arms over her chest. The elder Salvatore brother wiped a hand down his face, trying to control his temper. He was trying to keep control of things but Elena putting herself in danger, along with his brother all while ignoring the seriousness of the issue was enough to make him go mad.

"What do you want us to do, Damon? Just hand her over?"

Damon's eyes softened at Stefan and Elena's upset expression, and he turned from them, releasing a growl of exasperation.

"No, but we can't sit here. We made a mistake of making Elena's whereabouts known; we can't make another by sitting here and just waiting for them to come for our heads."

"What do you suggest?"

Damon pondered Stefan's question, coming up with nothing.

"I don't know. It was stressful enough being so positive, Stefan."Damon stood, kicking over more books and ignoring Caroline when she glared up at him after stole her drink."Do I have to do everything around here?"

"But when I do come up with a plan to save you all, and I will-"He looked over the small group before giving them a thumbs up."It's gonna be awesome."

The group just looked up at the Salvatore brother before rolling their eyes in unison. Caroline pushed Damon away, grabbing her drink that he'd stolen from her and sent him an unamused look.

"Yeah, like that's gonna-"

The girls jumped at the sound of knocking came startled them. They all shared looks, all but Damon looking concerned.

"Calm down. Klaus wouldn't knock."Damon shrugged as he scoffed at their reactions."He'd burn the place down."

Stefan stood to answer the door, but Elena shook her head, standing.

"I'll get it. I need fresh air."

They all watched after Elena as she ambled her way out of the front room, up the two steps that led her to the foyer.

"If it's the mail guy, sent him in."Damon called after her, falling back down onto his armchair."I need a pick me up."

"Go to hell, Damon!"

Damon just huffed out a laugh, tutting as he looked to his brother. He gave Caroline and Bonnie a smirk that made them scowl at him.

"She's in denial."Damon sing songed, reaching out for one of his many bottles of bourbon."Kinda like someone else I know."

Stefan just sighed, grabbing another book and tossing it onto Damon's lap."Shut up, Damon."

Elena looked back at them before she opened the door. Her eyes widened as she came face to face with Rose. The female vampire had seen better days.

She had dark circles underneath her eyes; her lips were dry and cracked but worst of all she had a bloody smear across her cheek.

Rose looked both relieved and nervous at seeing Elena as she rested against the doorframe, panting for air as if she'd been rushing.

"Rose?"Elena whispered, worried at the sight of the female vampire who was visibly shaken."We thought you were dead."

Rose shook her head numbly, replying almost robotically."I don't deserve a peaceful death. He said I must do something for him first."

That's when Elena noticed a gift box in Rose's hand and her brow furrowed as she observed it. Elena then saw a streak of blood down the side of the box.

"Rose-"

The female vampire then dropped the box, as if carrying it was too hurtful for her. Elena watched as Rose fell against the doorframe, eyeing the box warily.

She looked to Elena, eyes filling with tears.

"I'm sorry. I'm so sorry."

Rose desperate wiped at the stained blood on her hands, as if the sight of blood to her repulsed her. Elena curiously leant down, pulling the box toward her, starting to lift the lid.

"I had no choice."Rose mumbled more to herself than to Elena, voice horrified."He promised. He promised he wouldn't make it hurt when my time comes."

Elena released a panicked yelp as she looked into the box, causing Rose's tears to come faster.

Elena took a step back, hand cupping over her mouth to stop herself from crying out. Her eyes went wide at the sight of a pair of hands laying in the middle of the box. They'd been anything but neatly sliced off, and they lay in a pool of blood fresh blood.

"What did you do?"

Rose shook her head, biting the inside of her cheek to stop the sobs from escaping.

"W-We need to hide this and compel who-"Elena trailed off as she looked down into the box once more, her face growing pale."No."

Elena fell to her knees at the doorstep, shaking her head more firmly as dots connected in her mind. She cocked her head, eyes zeroing in on the hands, focused on the wrist. The bracelet was what made Elena sure.

It was a charm bracelet, given to her aunt by Elena's mother. The little charms hanging from it symbolised little things such as birthday's, an Eiffel Tower from their trip and others.

Elena didn't hold back a loud scream that echoed throughout the boarding house.

A gush of wind hit her, and she fell back into Stefan's arms. The younger Salvatore held her tightly, his own eyes wide with shock as he looked down at the box.

"Oh, God."Stefan mumbled in shock, also recognising the bracelet as he comforted his girlfriend."I'm sorry."

Damon and Caroline stepped outside, the male vampire instantly grabbing Rose by the throat. Caroline grabbed Bonnie before she could see the bloody box and held her close.

"Jenna..."

"What the hell?"Damon hissed at Rose, his fangs coming forward as he snarled at her."What happened?"

"I didn't want to hurt her."Rose sobbed, not fighting against Damon as he choked her."It's Klaus. He got into my head. I couldn't stop myself."

Rose continued to chant incoherent apologises as she slipped to the ground, Damon's gaze following her. The usually strong female vampire covered her face with her bloody hands, loud sobs taking over her.

Elena let her tears fall as she looked over at Rose, mouth opening then closing a few times before she found the words.

"Why?"

"I'm s-sorry, I didn't want to."Rose's lower lip quivered as she looked down at the box before letting her tears fall."I couldn't stop myself. H-He made me."

Elena wiped at her cheeks."Jenna? What happened to the...the rest?"

"She's alive. I-I took her to the hospital. He didn't want her dead."Rose answered, wiping at her own wet cheeks."He just wanted the message delivered. A warning."

The doppelgänger released a long, relieved breath, hand against her chest, heartbeat returning to its usual pace. That's when she noticed a card tucked into the side of the box.

She took a step forward but Stefan held on."Elena, I don't think-"

"I have to."

She looked to Rose who just gave her a puzzled look before she looked back to the card.

Elena's hand shook as she looked at the front of the card, a tear falling at the bloody smears.

Elena Gilbert.

The doppelgänger released a long sigh as she opened up the envelope, growing more worried with each sentence.

Dearest Elena,

I would think twice before attempting to hurt my family again, i'm known for my temper.

If you make the same mistake again, i'll happily present you with Jenna's heart instead of her hands.

I was looking to make this a quick transaction, but you seem to want otherwise.

I'll let you indulge in your hopeful fantasies of you surviving this while I gather what I need.

Either way, this ends one way—in your death.

Next time you hear from me, it'll be face to face and I am looking forward to it.

Best wishes,

Klaus.

"I told you. I told you what he was."

The group looked down at the female vampire. Rose's voice broke as she continued to mumbled about every rumour concerning Klaus being true. Damon's earlier hesitance about believing Rose was quickly proved incorrect. The female vampire, once strong and confident was now a sobbing mess.

"I've seen him. The stories are true."

Rose curled into herself, rocking back and forth as she tried to calm down.

"He's coming for you. For me."

Rose peered up at them, eyes red and traumatised."Our days are numbered."

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