Sebastian debating turning Lizzie into a vampire to save her from the merge.
Lizzie and Sebastian have been together for almost 4 years. They knew everything about each other, including the gruesome fate Lizzie would soon face. The moment that would change their whole lives, the merge. Lizzie and Josie's 22nd birthday was in a few weeks. Soon they would have to merge and only one of them would come out alive. Lizzie and Sebastian tried to stay off the topic of the merge but as it drew closer it became nearly impossible to not think about. Caroline and Alaric had tried to find a way to stop it from happening but every lead led to a dead end. The only other way to avoid the merge was to turn into a vampire since they were siphoners they would be allowed to keep their magic. But the twins had decided to not go down that path.
After had finished her time at the Salvatore school, she decided she wanted to go to college, even if she didn't have a future. She ended up going to Whitmore College. Sebastian and she were in her down laying down, with her 22nd birthday approaching they tried to spend as much time as they could.
"We need to make a plan, for after the merge," Lizzie said getting up and sat on the bed.
"Elizabeth we are not making a plan, because you are not dying," Sebastian said
"Sebastian I am going to die in 2 weeks. Everyone knows that when the time comes, Josie will win meaning I will die. There's nothing we can do to change that," she said
"There is one thing we can do, I could turn you into a vampire," Sebastian said
"We've gone over this before, I don't want to turn. I wouldn't be able to control my magic and being a vampire, I could hurt someone," she said
"I can teach you control over the bloodlust, I can teach you how to use your abilities. You are the most important thing in my life and I can't lose you," Sebastian said
"We still have time left, let's just enjoy that time. Whatever happens in two weeks will happen," Lizzie said laying down in Sebastian's arms. Sebastian couldn't help but think about turning Lizzie into a vampire. He knew she didn't want that but he couldn't just let her die when they hadn't exhausted all the options.
Next Day
Sebastian went to go see Alaric at the Salvatore school. He needed to know if there was any new information on something that would avoid the merge. When he arrived he went to Alaric's office.
"Hey Alaric, I need your help," Sebastian said entering the office
"What's wrong is it Lizzie?" Alaric said alarmed
"No, she is fine. I came to talk to you, I wanted to see if you had found a way to stop Elizabeth and Josette from performing the merge." Sebastian said
"Unfortunately not, Caroline and I have looked everywhere and we haven't found anything," Alaric said
"I talked to Elizabeth about her turning into a vampire. It's the only way to save her from dying completely. But she refuses that to even consider the idea. I just don't want to lose her." Sebastian said
"She's my daughter, I don't want to lose her either. I don't want to lose either one of them, but I have to respect that decision she made. I can't force her to turn, it's her decision even if it affects us all." Alaric said
"So what am I supposed to do? Just give up and wait for her to die, knowing there was a way to avoid it?" Sebastian said raising his voice
"If it was up to me I would've already asked you to turn her, but it isn't up to me. It's her choice and we have to respect that," Alaric said
Sebastian wouldn't be able to live with himself if he didn't do everything in his power to save Lizzie. But like Alaric had said it was her choice if she wanted to turn or not. At the moment he was having an inner battler with himself. He was debating turning Lizzie against her will or letting her decide for herself. She had said countless times she didn't want want to turn into a vampire but if it was the only way to save her how could he not do it. The ongoing battle went on for days up until the night before the merge.
Night Before the Merge
Lizzie and Sebastian were at her mother's childhood home. She had spent the past week with her family and friends trying to enjoy the last moments of her life. But that night she just wanted to be with Sebastian one last time before she died. She wanted to be wrapped in his arms and not have to worry about anything else. Lizzie had debated the offer Sebastian had given her. She could spend an eternity with the person she loved, but she would have to watch her family grow old and eventually die. She had an inner battle, should she turn or should she die? Sebastian hadn't brought up the topic since that last time they discussed it. She knew he was conflicted and couldn't stand and do nothing as time ran out.
"Sebastian, I'm scared. I've been acting like dying isn't that big of a deal, but I'm not ready. I want to spend the rest of my life with you, and I just don't want to die tomorrow. I know I'm supposed to but I'm just not ready." Lizzie said tears rolling down her cheek
"Does that mean you want me to turn you? I don't want to lose you. You are the person I want to spend an eternity with. I don't want to spend an eternity if you're not in it." Sebastian said wiping the tear that was rolling down her cheek
"If turning into a vampire means I get to spend forever with you then yes, I want to spend forever with you," Lizzie said smiling at him. With that Sebastian fed Lizzie his blood and snapped her neck. She woke up hours later and completed the transition. Their forever started now and there was nothing that could break them apart.
