~Gilbert Residence~
On the Upstairs Landing of the Gilbert Family Home, the Younger Gilbert Daughter could be seen emerging from her Second Floor Bedroom with an aged leather satchel gently swaying from her shoulder as she made her way towards the staircase. However, as she had been passing by the Upstairs Bedroom belonging to the Gilbert Son, the Doe Eyed Fae found herself pausing briefly as she noticed her Younger Brother sitting at his desk with one of his old sketchpads in front of him as he seemed to be working on another art piece for the first time since the Wickery Bridge Accident that had made Orphans of the Gilbert Siblings.
After several moments of observing her Younger Brother, the Doe Eyed Girl reached forward to gently close his Bedroom Door as an easygoing smile slowly spread across her glossed rosy lips before continuing to make her way to the Downstairs Entryway where their Aunt/Legal Guardian could be found preparing to leave for the day in the Entrance Corridor.
"Jeremy has his sketchpad out..." Amaya Gilbert announced as she practically skipped down the staircase with sheer delight at the unexpected development.
"You're kidding...?" Jenna Sommers counters with slightly widened eyes of shocked disbelief as she glanced towards her Younger Niece.
"Nope... But do not mention it to him. The second we encourage him, he'll do away with it." Amaya comments with an affirmative nod of her head as she retrieved her cellphone from her dress pocket at the sound of her Message Tone echoing through the Downstairs Entryway.
Meet you in First Period. Save my seat for me, Baby.
"Psychology Major. Check that." Jenna retorts laughingly with an amused tone of voice as she glanced towards the Gilbert Girl before pausing at the rosy hued blush that had appeared on her Younger Niece's delicate features that she had long since associated with the Younger Salvatore Brother that were effectively wrapped around her tiny fingers. "So, how's Stefan?"
"He's been having issues with his Elder Brother but other than that he's fine..." Amaya answered as the blush tinting her flushed cheeks darkened ever so slightly at the coy smile being directed at her by the Strawberry Blonde Woman before pausing as she tucked an idling strand of hair behind her pierced ear as she nibbled gently on her bottom lip in thought. "So, would you care to explain what had you so upset last night?"
"What do you mean?" Jenna counters with furrowed brows of confusion as she and Amaya make their way towards the Front Door together.
"Well, you were obviously quite distressed when I had returned home from Caroline's house last night..." Amaya comments with an absentminded shrug of her shoulders as she stepped onto the Front Porch with her Mortal Aunt following behind her with an audible sigh of resignation.
"Logan's back in town..." Jenna admitted with an irritated glimmer shining in her Grass Green Eyes, causing the Doe Eyed Fae to glance towards her with slightly widened eyes of alarm for the unanticipated admission.
"Wait... Logan Fell?" Amaya queried with an apparent caution lilting her tone of voice since she were absolutely certain that the Former News Reporter had been drained of what remained of his blood by the Transitioning Donovan Vampire after he had been brutally attacked by the Elder Salvatore Brother when the Ameteur Vampire Hunter had been moments away from staking his Younger Brother.
"Yeah..." Jenna muttered with an annoyed scowl etched across her features as she nodded her head in affirmation before pausing momentarily with furrowed brows at the unidentifiable emotion that had registered in her Younger Niece's Navy Blue Eyes. "Don't worry. I stopped him at the Front Door."
"I hope you slammed it in his face..." Amaya muttered beneath her breath with furrowed brows of distaste as she crossed her arms before her chest with an adorable scowl etched across her angelic features.
"Mmm... Medium slam." Jenna admitted with an absentminded shrug of her shoulders as she smiled appreciatively towards the Gilbert Girl.
"I'm being serious, Jenna... Three-Strike-Rule. You're not even allowed to watch the News." Amaya asserted with finality as she glanced towards the Sommers Woman with her hands on her hips.
"Exactly. No more Logan 'Scum' Fell." Jenna agreed with an affirmative nod of her head in acquiescence before smiling coyly towards her Younger Niece.
And without further discussion of the troubling revelation that she had happened upon that Morning, the Doe Eyed Fae parted ways with her Mortal Aunt at the end of the Front Walkway as Amaya approaches her Pristine White 1969 Chevy Camaro with her car keys dangling from her tiny fingers as she prepares to head towards Mystic Falls High School.
~Salvatore Boarding House~
Meanwhile, in the Sitting Room of the Salvatore Boarding House, the Younger Salvatore Son could be seen gathering his belongings together as he prepared to make his way towards the Mystic Falls High School when the chime of the doorbell abruptly echoed throughout the otherwise silent abode, alerting he and his Elder Brother that there were an unexpected guest at their Front Door. And with furrowed brows of confusion as to who would be visiting so early in the Morning, the Chestnut Vampire silently approached the Entrance Alcove with his school bag hanging from his shoulder while the Ravenette Vampire listened with idle curiosity from his Upstairs Bedroom.
"Sheriff Forbes..." Stefan Salvatore greeted politely as he nodded his head towards the Human Woman that were standing rather rigidly on their Cobblestone Veranda.
"I'm here for Damon..." Liz Forbes requests with an obvious solemnity etched across her features as she glances through the Entrance Corridor in silent search of the Raven Haired Man.
"Of course... Right this way." Stefan retorts with an affirmative nod of his head in understanding as he gestured silently for the Police Chief to cross the threshold into the Entrance Alcove before making his way towards the massive staircase to verbally announce their guest for the sake of appearance. "Damon... There's someone here to speak with you."
"Sheriff... To what do we owe the pleasure...?" Damon Salvatore greets politely as he descends the staircase with an amiable smile etched across his lips, prompting his Younger Brother to disappear into the Front Parlor once more as he retrieved his cellphone from his pocket to inform his Fae Girlfriend that he were going to be late meeting her.
Meet you in First Period. Save my seat for me, Baby.
"Sorry to bother you, but we need to talk." Liz declares with an unyielding seriousness lilting her tone of voice, causing the Elder Salvatore Brother to silently nod his head in acknowledgement before gesturing for the Forbes Woman to follow him towards the Rear Patio.
Once having silently guided the Police Chief through the Salvatore Boarding House, Damon stepped onto the Back Veranda with Liz following close behind him before pausing momentarily as he closed the Patio Door to create an illusion of privacy regarding their discussion for the sake of appearance even as the Younger Salvatore Brother reclines against the Parlor Sofa while he listens to the conversation between his Elder Brother and the Forbes Woman.
"I hope you understand the need for secrecy... Stefan doesn't know about this as of yet and I'd prefer it stay that way." Damon commented with an expression of feigned concern as he turned his attention towards the Golden Blonde Haired Woman.
"Of course... Kids are too young to be brought into this." Liz agreed with an affirmative nod of her head in understanding as she herself had done everything she could to prevent her Teenage Daughter from learning the truth.
"What do you need?" Damon queried with an innocent tilt of his head as he stepped closer to the Police Chief with sincere interest as to what had brought her to his doorstep.
"There's been another attack... Female Victim. Throat torn out. Completely drained of blood... It fits the pattern." Liz explains with an apparent concern lingering in her Ocean Blue Eyes as her earlier frown reappears across her features.
"What...?" Damon muttered with furrowed brows of genuine confusion as to what he were hearing as he stepped closer to the Forbes Woman with his arms crossed before his chest. "Wait, I thought we solved that problem when I staked the Bartender..."
"We're thinking that he must have turned someone. Or multiple someones... I don't know." Liz admits with an audible sigh of resignation as she threaded her fingers through her Pixie Cut Golden Blonde Hair in frustration. "The story for the town is another Animal Attack but I'm not sure how long we can keep lying to them... The Council's in an uproar... We thought we were past this."
"Alright... Well, what do you think we should do?" Damon questioned with feigned solemnity lilting his tone of voice as the Police Chief stared at him with an expression of grim acceptance.
"You're the only person we know that's ever taken one on... We were hoping you could tell us." Liz countered with an another sigh of resignation filtering through her lips as the Elder Salvatore Brother merely nodded his head in understanding.
Not much longer after that, the Elder Salvatore Brother had guided the Forbes Woman through the Boarding House once more towards the Entrance Alcove after their brief conversation had come to an end with what little information they had on the matter. Meanwhile, his Younger Brother had waited silently in the Front Parlor for the Police Chief to have taken her leave from the massive abode.
"Thank you for coming by..." Damon commented politely as he opened the Front Door to allow for the Human Woman to return to her Police Cruiser that were parked on the Cobblestone Driveway.
"Let me know what you come up with." Liz urges with an affirmative nod of her head in silent farewell to the Elder Salvatore Son before crossing the threshold onto the Front Veranda.
As soon as the massive Entry Door had been closed behind the Forbes Woman, the Raven Haired Man found himself shoved against the wooden frame by his Younger Brother within seconds as the Chestnut Haired Man glowered darkly at his Elder Brother for what he believed to have been his usual reckless behavior coming to the forefront now that he seemed to have spare time on his hands since he had managed to acquire the Amber Crystal that would deactivate the Tomb Spell that separated him from their Ex-Lover/Vampire Sire.
"What the Hell is wrong with you?! You attacked someone?!" Stefan hissed through clenched teeth as he lifted the Ravenette Vampire several feet from the ground amidst his anger.
"Don't be ridiculous... This wasn't my handiwork." Damon retorted with an eyeroll as he pushed his Younger Brother away from himself, breathing an almost inaudible breath of relief when the Chestnut Vampire allowed him to do so without resistance. "Besides, even if I were responsible... I wouldn't have been so obvious about it. Meaning... We're not the only Vampires in this town."
"Who else could there be?" Stefan queried with narrowed eyes of distrust directed towards his Elder Brother as he crossed his arms before his broad chest, his mind whirling with the complications that the sudden development could cause.
"I have no idea..." Damon admitted with an apparent scowl etched across his features at having to admit such before averting his Icy Blue Eyes in thought. "But I'll find out."
With that lingering comment from the Elder Salvatore Brother, Damon disappears within the blink of an eye as he returns to his Upstairs Bedroom to contemplate how exactly he would find the Mystery Individual that had been foolish enough to garner the attention of the Founders Council so soon after he had managed to convince them that their Vampire Problem had been solved. Meanwhile, the Younger Salvatore Brother found himself shaking his head in annoyance of the newest dilemma that had shattered any semblance of peace that he had reaped amidst the neverending obstacles that constantly appeared in his path. And with that thought filtering through his mind, Stefan grabbed the aged leather satchel that acted as his school bag before disappearing through the Front Door at Vampire Speed in the direction of Mystic Falls High School.
~Mystic Falls High School~
Amidst the bustling crowd of High School Humans, the Salvatore/Gilbert Couple could be seen standing at her locker together as Amaya retrieves the materials that she would need for her Morning Classes when the voice of the Forbes Daughter filtered through the mingling chatter as she and the Donovan Son make their way through the High School Corridor together towards their joint First Period.
"And then the Ballet Dancer and the Krumper did the Salsa-" Matt Donovan explained with an easygoing smile as he and the Varsity Cheerleading Co-Captain approached their classroom.
"Well, I was awake for that part." Caroline Forbes interjected with an amused laugh before her Sky Blue Eyes momentarily connected with the Navy Blue Eyes of her Childhood Best Friend as the Honey Blonde Mortal waved briefly at the Doe Eyed Fae.
"I don't know when you fell asleep..." Matt commented with an exaggerated eyeroll as he looked towards the Forbes Girl with feigned exasperation. "Let's see... Did you see the Celine Dion Waltz for Cancer?"
"Those always me cry..." Caroline admits with an audible sigh of resignation as she tilted her head backwards with an apparent smile etched across her lips.
"And then the loud Judge kept screaming and I couldn't take it anymore so I turned it off." Matt continues with an absentminded shrug of his shoulders as he and the Honey Blonde Haired Girl paused before their First Period Classroom.
"Hey, I sat through Family Guy. So, you owed me." Caroline declared with feigned finality as she poked the Varsity Quarterback in the chest with her pointer finger.
As the Forbes/Donovan Duo entered their First Period Classroom together, the Elder Gilbert Twin could be seen entering the teeming High School Corridor with the Bennett Daughter at her side as their attention were immediately drawn to the interaction between her Ex-Boyfriend and her Younger Twin Sister's Childhood Best Friend. Meanwhile, the Immortal Fae had momentarily found herself glancing towards her Elder Twin Sister when an irritated scowl etched itself across the Human Doppelganger's features as she made her way through the bustling crowd.
"Did I miss something?" Elena Gilbert questioned with an expression of thinly veiled distaste as she glanced towards the Caramel Eyed Girl beside her.
"They've been spending time together here lately..." The voice of the Immortal Fae sounded from behind the Bennett/Gilbert Duo, causing the Ancestral Witch and Human Doppelganger to visibly flinch as they turned around to be facing the Salvatore/Gilbert Couple that were standing behind them.
"Kind of weird, don't you think?" Elena countered with an arched brow as her Dark Brown Eyes connected with the Navy Blue Eyes of her Younger Twin Sister while the Younger Salvatore Brother remained silent as his arms wrapped firmly around his Fae Girlfriend's slender waist from behind.
"She needs someone nice like him..." Bonnie Bennett interjects with an absentminded shrug of her shoulders as she glances fleetingly towards the Chestnut Haired Man with apparent distrust before returning her attention towards her Childhood Best Friend once more. "She could've done what Amelia did and went after an evil homicidal Vampire like Damon..."
"And that judgemental attitude of yours would be precisely why I've chosen to suppress your Ancestral Magick for the foreseeable future..." Amaya declared with narrowed eyes of blatant displeasure for the Newly Suppressed Bennett Witch before she were gently guided away from the Bennett/Gilbert Duo by her Vampire Boyfriend, who could practically sense his Fae Girlfriend were on the verge of losing her patience with her Elder Twin Sister and her Lifelong Best Friend.
"Down, Kitten..." Stefan whispered rather sensually with his lips brushing against the shell of her ear as he guided her towards their First Period Class.
And when an almost unnoticeable tremor wracked through her adorably petite figure, Stefan chuckled lowly as he lowered his head ever so slightly until his lips connected with the tender skin of her exposed neckline, causing an audible gasp of pleasure to wrench itself free from her lightly glossed lips when he had gently bitten into the junction between her throat and shoulder follwoed by the animalistic growl that had emitted from the furthest depths of his very being. Though once they had eventually approached her desk with his arms being the only reason she were able to stand in that moment, Stefan forced himself to retreat from her supple skin even as his sensitive ears caught the tantalizing sound that were her whimper of need before an almost predatory smile spread across his lips when his hooded Forest Green Eyes connected with her own glazed Navy Blue Eyes after he had slowly eased her into her seat as her legs visibly trembled.
"Later." Stefan promised as his darkened gaze lingered hungrily on the flushed skin of her chest as she allowed an adorable pout to etch itself across her features for his cruel teasing.
Suffice to assume that, when the Younger Salvatore Son eventually forced himself to settle into his own desk directly beside the Younger Gilbert Daughter, his stiffened posture did nothing to lessen the growing urge to have his Doe Eyed Girl pinned beneath his towering body until every inch of her flawless skin had been properly marked and his masculine scent masked her own heavenly aroma. And if he were to be completely honest with himself, Stefan were on the verge of throwing caution to the wind by snatching Amaya from her seat and disappearing into the nearest secluded corner he could find regardless of the many witnesses that surrounded him if the sensual tension between them continued to build as it had since he had met the Doe Eyed Fae so many months earlier.
Once the School Day had finished, the Salvatore/Gilbert Couple could be seen perched atop an empty Picnic Table in the School Courtyard together as they discussed the possible threat of the Mystery Vampire that had placed the Founders Council on High Alert yet again after everything that the Elder Salvatore Brother had done to make them believe that their problems had been effectively solved.
"And you have no idea who it could be?" Amaya queried with furrowed brows as her head tilted ever so slightly in silent contemplation.
"None..." Stefan admitted with an audible sigh of apparent frustration as he threaded his fingers through his Chestnut Colored Hair. "But whoever they may be... Leaving victims to be found as they had... It's either an intimidation tactic or they're Newly Turned."
"Newly Turned..." Amaya muttered beneath her breath as she averted her Navy Blue Eyes to the ground in sudden remembrance of what she had learned from her Legal Guardian earlier that day. "I found out this Morning that Aunt Jenna had an unexpected visitor just after Dusk last night... Logan Fell."
"That's not possible..." Stefan countered with furrowed brows as he turned slightly to be facing his Doe Eyed Fae with obvious alarm. "Logan Fell were killed on the night that Vicki completed her Transitioning, Amaya... And Damon mentioned that the Founders Council had buried him in an unmarked grave behind an abandoned factory near Highway 4." Stefan paused momentarily as his mind whirled with the quick realization of what had occured without their knowledge. "He must've had Vampire Blood in his system when his heart stopped."
"What will you do...?" Amaya queried with an apparent concern lilting her tone of voice as she and her Vampire Boyfriend stand from the Picnic Table as they prepared to part ways until the Career Fair that were to occur that Evening since the Gilbert Girl had to meet the Forbes Girl rather soon to do their rounds as the Event Committee Chairmen.
"Damon's tracking them as we speak..." Stefan admitted with an audible sigh of resignation as he paused momentarily to wrap his arms firmly around his Fae Girlfriend before drawing her into his broad chest as he leveled an authoritative look towards the her. "I want you to be extra careful, Baby... Understand?"
"Mhm..." Amaya hummed with an affirmative nod of her head in acceptance of the gentle command as she allowed her eyes to flutter closed at the soft caress of his hand against her cheek. "I love you, Stefan."
"And I love you..." Stefan whispered quietly as he leaned forward to brush an affectionate kiss to her rosy hued lips.
However, only moments after their passionate embrace had begun, Amaya abruptly jerked back with an audible gasp of alarm as she were swept away into an unexpected vision courtesy of her Foresight, prompting Stefan to tighten his arms around her slender waistline ever so slightly as he surveyed their surroundings rather briefly before disappearing from the School Courtyard in the blink of an eye.
~Vision~
Upon entering an abandoned warehouse, the Elder Salvatore Brother could be seen making his way through the empty storeroom with an apparent caution etched across his ageless features as he surveyed his surroundings with perfect vigilance for the Mystery Vampire that had made an unwelcome appearance in Mystic Falls. However, as soon as he had been stepping into the main area, the deafening sound of gunshots pierced the otherwise silent room as the Ravenette Vampire felt the agonizing sensation of the wooden ammunition deeply embedding itself into each of his wounds, causing him to immediately collapse to the concrete ground beneath him as his audible groans of pain echoed throughout the vast space.
"I have tons of these wood bullets so nothing funny..." Logan Fell threatens with an eerie smirk etched across his features as he emerged from the darkness that enveloped the abandoned warehouse. "See I know about you and your Brother. I've been watching the two of you. I knew you'd show up here and I'm glad you did... Because I have some questions."
"You do not want to do this... Trust me." Damon Salvatore grunted through clenched teeth as his body spasms lightly with the effort of his Enhanced Healing that were unable to truly mend his injuries with the wooden bullets firmly embedded in the wounds.
However, before the Elder Salvatore Brother had the chance to react to the sudden attack, Logan aims the handgun that he had been carrying towards the Ravenette Vampire before pulling the trigger yet again, causing Damon to emit another pained grunt as the wooden bullet found itself firmly embedded in his previously unwounded shoulder.
"That's what you get." Logan snarled with narrowed eyes of burning hatred as he glared darkly at the Elder Vampire.
"For what?" Damon demands through clenched teeth as he begins digging the wooden bullets from his many wounds.
"You made me like this." Logan hissed as he crouched down before the Elder Salvatore Brother with his forearms resting against his bent legs.
"Wrong." Damon retorted with his Icy Blue Eyes narrowed dangerously at the Newly Turned Fell Vampire. "You have to have Vampire Blood in your system when your heart stops beating... I sure as Hell wouldn't have done that... Someone else must've found you and slipped you their blood without you knowing."
"Who?" Logan demands with apparent frustration lilting his tone of voice as he returned to his full height to be towering over the Raven Haired Male.
"That's what I would like to know." Damon countered with an aggravated scowl etched across his features as he glowered darkly at the Former Founders Council Member.
"Dude, it's not like the Welcome Wagon was waiting for me with the customary Gift Basket and Handbook. It's been more Learn-As-You-Go... You know, one minute I'm some Small Town On-The-Rise News Guy and the next thing I know is I can't get into my house because my foot won't go through the door." Logan rants with an irritated lilt to his tone of voice as he begun pacing across the floor amidst his anger fueled tirade.
"You have to be invited in." Damon interjected with an audible sigh of relief as he eventually removed the last of the wooden bullets from his wounds.
"I know. I live alone." Logan admits with an exaggerated eyeroll as he crouched down before the groaning Elder Salvatore Brother that had promptly collapsed against the ground as his Healing Factor worked to mend his injured body.
"Well, that's unfortunate." Damon retorts with an unconcerned tone of voice as he stared mindlessly at the ceiling above him.
"Now, I'm at the Ramada. Watching Pay-Per-View all day. Eating everything in sight, including Housekeeping." Logan continues with apparent frustration as he more or less ignored the asinine comment from the Ravenette Vampire. "And all I can think about is blood. And killing... I can't stop killing people and I like it... I'm conflicted."
"Join the Club..." Damon comments with an absentminded shrug of his shoulders as he waited rather impatiently for the pain induced tremors that had been wracking his body to lessen.
"And why am I so overly emotional?" Logan interjects with an arched brow as he glanced briefly towards the Elder Vampire in idle curiosity as to why his feelings seemed to have gone haywire since he completed his Transitioning. "All I can think about is my Ex-Girlfriend... I wanna be with her and bite her..."
"Well, you're probably in love with her... Anything you had been feeling when you were Human will have been magnified when you turned. You'll have to learn to control that." Damon admits with an expression of avid disinterest as he gently lulled his head against the concrete flooring to glance towards the Fell Vampire.
"What about walking in the daylight...? You can walk in the sun which, by the way, is pretty cool." Logan paused momentarily with an impressed glimmer in his Hazel Colored Eyes as he waved the handgun he had been wielding nonchalantly, causing the Elder Vampire to glance towards the Daylight Ring that had been on his ring finger for 145 years now. "The Council would never suspect you... That's not in the journals."
"Journals...?" Damon queried with furrowed brows of genuine curiosity as his mind whirled with his suspicions as to what journals the Younger Vampire were speaking of.
"Yeah. The Founding Fathers. They passed down journals to their kids..." Logan admitted with an unconcerned tone of voice as he absentmindedly waved his hand as though to dismiss the topic before continuing with what he wanted to know while the Elder Vampire seemed momentarily distracted with his own thoughts. "Come on, Man... You gotta tell me. How can you walk around in the sun?"
"Who turned you?" Damon retorted with an arched brow as he forced himself into an upright position while completely disregarding the previous question.
"How do you walk in the sun?" Logan countered through clenched teeth as his anger seemed to rise the longer he spoke with the Elder Salvatore Brother.
"Who turned you?" Damon repeated with an unconcerned tone of voice as he forced himself to his feet despite his legs trembling weakly with the aftershocks of his torture.
"You know, I've been really nice so far but I will kill you." Logan threatened with barely contained fury simmering beneath the surface as he aimed the handgun he were wielding at the Ravenette Vampire once again.
"Then you'll never know..." Damon taunts with thinly veiled amusement for how easily he could agitate the Younger Vampire without any true effort. "Well, seems we've reached somewhat of an impasse then, does it not..."
"I have things to do. People to kill..." Logan sneers with an absentminded shrug of his shoulders as he glowered darkly at the Raven Haired Man. "Guess I'll be needing some practice."
With an eerie darkness lurking in the depths of his Hazel Colored Eyes, Logan pulled the trigger several times in quick succession as his wooden ammunition promptly embedded itself in the Elder Salvatore Vampire's bloodied chest before disappearing from the abandoned warehouse within the blink of an eye. Meanwhile, Damon finds himself collapsing to the ground with an audible groan of agonized pain filtering through his lips yet again as he fought not to surrender to the blissful relief of unconsciousness.
~Mystic Falls High School~
With an audible gasp of horrified alarm as she were released from the spontaneous vision, tears immediately gathered in the depths of her Navy Blue Eyes as Amaya brought her hand to cover her mouth in an attempt to contain the silent sobs that were currently wracking her tiny form. Meanwhile, Stefan deftly tightened his arms around her slender waistline as he burrowed his greatly distressed Fae Girlfriend against his broad chest when her dainty hand found itself clutching onto the fabric of his shirt seemingly without her knowledge.
"Oh my God..." Amaya whispered beneath her breath as the tears that had gathered in her eyes trailed slowly across her delicate cheeks. "Damon... He's in danger, Stefan... Logan Fell-"
"Shh... Calm down, Baby..." Stefan interjected softly as he brought one of his hands to the back of her head before bringing her towards his broad chest as his other arm remained wrapped firmly around her waist. "Everything will be fine... I promise."
"The abandoned Fell Warehouse on Centennial Drive..." Amaya muttered quietly from where she had more or less burrowed herself within his comforting embrace in search of solace from the frightening images whirling through her mind restlessly. "You have to help him, Stefan... He had done the same for you when you were seconds away from being staked. And regardless of the conflict between you..." Amaya paused briefly as her head tilted backwards enough that her Navy Blue Eyes had immediately connected with his own Forest Green Eyes. "I know that you both care deeply for each other in your own ways, Stefan..."
With an audible sigh of resignation wrenching itself from his lips, Stefan silently nodded his head in wary acceptance as he deftly threaded his fingers through her silken Mahogany Brown Waves for several moments longer before begrudgingly parting from his Fae Girlfriend even as Amaya pouted adorably at the loss of his comforting embrace despite being the one to have urged her Vampire Boyfriend towards leaving to rescue his Elder Brother.
"I'll come back for you once we're safe..." Stefan assured with an amused smile etched across his lips as an almost inaudible whine emitted from the Doe Eyed Fae at the prospect of him leaving. "I love you."
"And I love you." Amaya countered gently with apparent affection shimmering in the depths of her Navy Blue Eyes as he leaned forward to brush his lips against her own.
And within mere moments of their passionate embrace having begun, Amaya had found herself standing alone in the darkened alcove that had hidden the Immortal Fae and Sired Vampire only minutes earlier from the lingering gazes of any overly curious teenagers as Stefan disappeared into the sparsely crowded High School Corridors within the blink of an eye.
Once darkness had eventually descended across Mystic Falls, the Forbes/Gilbert Best Friend Duo could be seen making their way through the teeming hallways with their arms intertwined with one another as they surveyed the many displays that had been made for Career Night. However, as the Varsity Cheerleading Co-Captains were passing the First Responders Exhibit, the Younger Gilbert Twin and Forbes Daughter had been promptly distracted from their conversation when they noticed the Elder Gilbert Twin approaching the Donovan Son as he examined an the Police Force Booth.
"Still wanna be an Astronaut...?" Elena queried jokingly with an apparent flirtatious lilt to her tone of voice as she came to stand beside her Ex-Boyfriend in front of the collapsable table.
"I can't believe you remember that." Matt countered with an amused chuckle as he glanced at the Elder Gilbert Girl with mirth shimmering in his Baby Blue Eyes.
"I also remember the tinfoil you wore on your head." Elena interjected with an allegedly charming smile etched across her lips as she nonchalantly glanced over her shoulder to find that the Forbes/Gilbert Duo were standing in the doorway watching them.
"I was 8..." Matt commented with an exaggerated eyeroll as he turned slightly to be facing his Ex-Girlfriend.
"How are you doing?" Elena queried after hesitating momentarily as she tilted her head to the side in idle curiosity while actively avoiding the blatant animosity that she could feel emitting from her Younger Twin Sister across the room as the Immortal Fae glowered darkly at the Human Doppelganger with resentment.
"I've had it easier..." Matt admits with an audible sigh of resignation as he threaded his fingers through his Sandy Blonde Hair in frustration before turning towards the Elder Gilbert Sister with an apparent hopeful glimmer in his Baby Blue Eyes that had the Forbes Daughter's shoulders slumping dejectedly. "You?"
"Same..." Elena countered with an absentminded shrug of her shoulders as she were not entirely sure how to answer that particular question with everything that had been happening recently. "What about you, Matt Donovan...?" Elena paused momentarily as she glanced towards the Donovan Son with an expression of thinly veiled jealousy etched across her features. "I heard about you and Caroline."
"Man, not you too..." Matt groaned with feigned annoyance as his head tilted backwards slightly with an amused smile. "We're friends... It's no big deal."
"No?" Elena queried with an arched brow as she turned to be facing her Ex-Boyfriend as she caught sight of the Forbes Girl standing with the Younger Gilbert Girl in the doorway from her Peripheral Vision.
"No." Matt assured with complete sincerity as he gazed down at Ex-Girlfriend with hope shining in his Baby Blue Eyes.
Without further comment from the Elder Gilbert Daughter, Elena silently glances towards where the Immortal Fae could be seen standing idly in the doorway with her Mortal Bestfriend as they watched the heartwrenching interaction together, prompting Matt to follow her line of sight with furrowed brows of confusion as to the sudden tension in the room as his Baby Blue Eyes met the tearful Sky Blue Eyes of the Forbes Daughter that were clutching tightly onto the Younger Gilbert Daughter's dainty hand. And once the Donovan Son had come to the sudden realization that his Ex-Girlfriend had clearly known of their presence, the Mortal Boy found himself directing his bewildered gaze towards Elena as the Human Doppelganger allowed her expression to shift into that of feigned remorse that did nothing to lessen the growing resentment she had garnered from her Immortal Fae Twin Sister.
And when the Forbes Daughter suddenly rushed away from the First Responders Exhibit, Amaya lingered behind in the doorway for only seconds longer as she glanced between her Elder Twin Sister and her Ex-Boyfriend with clear animosity for the undeserved pain that had been inflicted on her Childhood Best Friend for no sensible reason other than teenage pettiness before making to follow Caroline as an ashamed glimmer appeared within the Donovan Son's Baby Blue Eyes for his unintentional part in the ordeal while his Ex-Girlfriend seemed rather unconcerned for what had just transpired.
"Wait! CareBear!" Amaya declared with furrowed brows of concern as she hurried through the crowded hallways until she had successfully matched pace with her Mortal Companion, causing the tears that had gathered in the depths of her Sky Blue Eyes to become quite obvious to her Immortal Fae Bestfriend. "I'm so sorry..."
Without further comment from the Younger Gilbert Daughter, Amaya promptly wrapped her arms around the Forbes Daughter as Caroline begun sobbing quietly into her shoulder in the middle of the teeming High School Corridors as volunteers and visitors sidestepped them with the occasional sorrowful glance from passersby. However, when Sheriff Forbes rounded the corner from an adjacent hallway, her Ocean Blue Eyes immediately noticed her Young Daughter clutching tightly onto her slightly smaller Childhood Best Friend as silent tears trailed down her flushed cheeks.
"Caroline...? Sweetie, what happened?" Liz queries with obvious concern lilting her tone of voice as she made her way towards the Forbes/Gilbert Duo, causing the Younger Gilbert Daughter to glance towards her with clear sympathy before mouthing the words 'Boy Trouble' to prevent the Forbes Daughter from having to recount the heartwrenching scene between the Elder Gilbert Daughter and Donovan Son.
"You know, CareBear..." Amaya intoned softly as she gently parted from the now relatively calm Forbes Girl with an encouraging smile etched across her lightly glossed lips. "Maybe you would feel better if you were to 'Follow Your Future'..." Amaya paused briefly as she glanced pointedly towards the Career Booth that had piqued the Honey Blonde Haired Girl's interest earlier that Afternoon when they had been making their rounds as the Event Committee Chairmen. "And I'm fairly certain that Liz wouldn't mind discussing your options with you."
When the Forbes/Gilbert Best Friend Duo had directed their attention towards the Elder Forbes Woman, Liz allowed an easygoing smile to spread across her lips as her Ocean Blue Eyes met the Sky Blue Eyes of her Teenage Daughter. And once the Honey Blonde Haired Girl had nodded her head in acceptance of the suggestion, Sheriff Forbes found herself glancing towards the Younger Gilbert Daughter with an appreciative smile for the Mahogany Haired Girl's efforts to bridge the gap between she and Caroline. Which had improved massively since the Car Accident at Wickery Bridge that had created Orphans of the Gilbert Siblings, the unfortunate event seeming to have made the Forbes Daughter reevaluate their estranged relationship.
"And here it is..." Caroline declared as her earlier excitement for the Career Fair surfaced once more as she guided her Police Chief Mother towards the Public Announcement Exhibit that had been not far from where they were standing.
"Broadcast Journalism?" Liz queried with furrowed brows as she glanced towards her Teenage Daughter for confirmation that she had made the correct assumption as to which booth she had meant.
"Yes, Broadcast Journalism..." Caroline confirmed with an eager smile etched across her lips as she clapped her hands together in sheer enthusiasm.
"Okay... Well, are you wanting to look into Radio, Television, Newspaper...?" Liz trailed away with an expression of thoughtful contemplation as she reached toward the idling pile of Informative Pamphlets that were sitting on the corner of the collapsable table, causing the Honey Blonde Haired Girl's excitable smile to broaden ever so slightly at the genuine interest that her Single Mother had immediately expressed without question.
And as the Forbes Mother/Daughter Duo descended into an effortless conversation, Amaya had allowed an elegant smile to spread across her lightly glossed lips as she paused momentarily to observe the interaction before eventually taking her leave as she headed in the direction of the Visual Arts Exhibit that included the Professional Photography Booth, which had easily caught her attention when she first found it earlier that Afternoon while she and her Mortal Bestfriend had been ensuring everything were to their satisfaction for the Annual Career Fair. And it had been there that the Younger Salvatore Brother had joined the Younger Gilbert Twin once more after having tended to his heavily wounded Elder Brother at the abandoned Fell Warehouse.
Once he had successfully tracked down the Doe Eyed Girl within the crowded Mystic Falls High School Corridors, Stefan had made an immediate beeline for his Fae Girlfriend as she casually flipped through the Professional Portfolio for the Freelance Photography Exhibit. And when his muscular forearms suddenly wrapped around her slender waistline from behind, an immediate smile etched itself across her rosy hued lips with her head tilted ever so slightly to the side as he leaned forward to gently rest his chin on her shoulder.
"Interested in Photography...?" Stefan queried rhetorically with an easygoing smile as his lips brushed lightly against the skin of her tender neck, causing an almost unnoticeable tremor to wrack through her tiny form as she continued flipping through the glossed pages.
"Mhm..." Amaya hummed gently in response as she glanced briefly over her shoulder towards her Vampire Boyfriend before returning her gaze to the Career Fair Exhibit that had piqued her interest. "Each of the Gilbert Siblings have been rather gifted in the Creative Arts since we were young of age... Elena with her writing. Jeremy with his drawing. And I myself am quite skilled at capturing an image."
With that admission lingering between the Salvatore/Gilbert Duo, Stefan found himself smiling contently at the seemingly insignificant revelation as he had not been aware that his Doe Eyed Fae were talented in the Visual Arts. However, when he truly thought about what he had learned, the many Original Photos that he had seen decorating nearly every wall in the Gilbert Family Home made much more sense now that he knew they had more than likely been taken by Amaya.
"You now... I had intended to study medicine before everything happened... But then I couldn't." Stefan admitted with an audible sigh of resignation as an apparent solemnity appeared across his ageless features as his forearms tightened ever so slightly around the Gilbert Girl. "I had been hindered by-"
"The Bloodlust." Amaya interjected with an affirmative nod of her head in understanding as she glanced over her shoulder at the Salvatore Man with sympathy.
"I've dabbled here and there in several different industries over the years. But after awhile... I'd have to move on again before anyone were to notice that I weren't aging." Stefan continued with an absentminded tone of voice as his head tilted to the side enough that he could brush his nose against the delicate skin of her throat.
"How long before that would happen?" Amaya queried softly as she glanced over her shoulder towards the Chestnut Vampire, her thoughts having suddenly turned towards her impending Immortality on the 18th Anniversary of her Mortal Birth.
"Depends...It could vary based on the environment I were adapting to." Stefan admitted softly as his hand begun sifting through her silken Mahogany Brown Waves in an effort to lessen the inner turmoil that he knew must have bothered her even slightly since she had lingering connections in the Human World. "More often than not, it would be several years before anyone noticed the irregularities... But there have been instances where I would be forced away earlier due to unforeseen circumstances..."
"I will admit... I am none too fond of that particular aspect of my existence..." Amaya countered with an audible sigh of solemn resignation as she turned in his comforting embrace until she were able to rest her forehead against his broad chest in silent search of solace. "But I know that when the moment arises... I will be forced to leave my Mortal Life behind to protect myself and those that I care for from intolerant Humans such as the Founders Council... And I will have no other choice than to abandon everything that I've ever known in favor of an undetermined future... However, I've accepted that it were my ultimate fate to roam this Earthly Plane until the blissful end of Eternity."
As silence descended between the Salvatore/Gilbert Couple once more, Stefan leaned forward to brush his lips gently against her own as he brought the palm of his hand to caress the smooth skin of her delicate cheek with obvious affection, prompting her to tilt her head ever so slightly as Amaya allowed her Navy Blue Eyes to flutter closed at the tantalizing sensation of his warmth seeping into her very being. And for the briefest moment, the Younger Salvatore Brother allowed himself to delight in the mere notion that he and the Younger Gilbert Daughter could very much stay together for what remained of Eternity. However, as soon as he were on the verge of deepening their passionate embrace, the rapid approach of the Sommers Woman from the adjacent hallway had effectively halted their sensual act of intimacy much to the his chagrin if the almost inaudible animalistic growl that had wrenched itself from the depths of his chest were any indication.
"Hide me." Jenna whispered with apparent desperation lilting her tone of voice as she came to stand beside her Younger Niece, silently cursing that the Doe Eyed Girl happened to be several inches shorter than herself since she could not hide behind her.
"What's wrong?" Amaya queried rather breathlessly as she parted slightly from her Vampire Boyfriend to glance towards her Mortal Aunt, who had arched her brow towards the Younger Gilbert Twin with an amused smirk etched across her lips despite her prior annoyance at the public display of affection that she had been engaged in moments before.
"The 'Scum Fell' has landed." Jenna muttered beneath her breath with obvious distaste as she deftly maneuvered until she were more or less crouching behind her Younger Niece.
As soon as the words had filtered through the lips of her Mortal Aunt, Amaya immediately found herself visibly stiffening as her Species Detection alerted her to the presence of an unfamiliar Sired Vampire while her very being seemed to pulsate with her close proximity to someone with an incredibly malicious aura that could target her at any given moment. And with the nearly overwhelming darkness that had registered across her senses, the Doe Eyed Fae silently leaned into the Chestnut Vampire that had yet to remove his arms from her slender waistline as every ounce of her being were urging her to either flee to safety for the time being or eliminate the threat by any means necessary.
"Stefan..." Amaya whispered beneath her breath as her Navy Blue Eyes briefly flashed an iridescent Pure White Hue before fading once more, alerting the Salvatore Man that something were truly amiss if her Fae Abilities were battling with her for control. "He's here..."
"Jenna... Are you dodging me?" Logan queried with an amused tone of voice as he appeared in the Visual Arts Classroom in the blink of an eye without anyone being the wiser.
"I like to think of it as self-preservation." Jenna retorted with narrowed eyes of annoyance as she begrudgingly moved out from behind her Younger Niece with her arms crossed before her chest.
"Amaya, Baby...?" Stefan interjected with an emotionless expression etched across his features as he glanced down towards his Fae Girlfriend with apparent caution shining in his Forest Green Eyes. "Perhaps you and Jenna should visit the Refreshments Area together..."
"Way ahead of you..." Amaya retorted rigidly as she grasps firmly onto her Mortal Aunt's hand with her Navy Blue Eyes narrowed dangerously at the Fell Vampire as her Fae Blood coursed through her veins, causing Logan to arch his brow in interest as he notices the less than subtle flashing of her eyes from the usual Navy Blue Color to an otherworldly Pure White Hue.
Without another word on the matter, the Doe Eyed Fae disappears into the surrounding crowd of volunteers and visitors with the Strawberry Blonde Mortal Woman following behind her silently as she seemed to create as much distance between themselves and the obviously antagonistic Sired Vampires as possible. Meanwhile, the Fell Man allowed the smug smirk etched across his features to visibly broaden at the Gilbert Girl's defensive behavior even as his interested gaze trailed after his Ex-Girlfriend and her Younger Niece for several moments before suddenly finding himself facing the eerie darkness lurking in the Forest Green Eyes of the Salvatore Man that had not appreciated his lingering stare being directed at his Doe Eyed Fae.
"What are you doing here?" Stefan questioned through clenched teeth as he glowered darkly at the Younger Vampire with burning hatred, the Ripper of Monterey lurking barely beneath the surface of his being at the imminent threat to someone that he believed belonged to him.
"You know, your Brother asked me the same thing right before I shot him... In fact, why don't we skip past all that 'Who Turned Me?' stuff and get the answer that I want? How can I walk in the sun?" Logan demanded with thinly veiled dark satisfaction etched across his features as he stepped threateningly towards the Elder Vampire.
"Damon and I are the only ones I know of that are able to..." Stefan admitted with an unamused glimmer within his Forest Green Eyes as he crossed his arms before his chest.
"But you're both pretty cagey on the 'How?'... Which tells me that it is possible." Logan retorted as his smirk seemed to broaden ever so slightly at the unspoken confirmation before stepping threateningly towards the Younger Salvatore Brother yet again. "You know, in case you haven't noticed... I'm quite the celebrity in this town. It would be very easy for me to expose you if I don't get what I want."
"You want to know how you can walk around in the daylight?" Stefan queried rhetorically as he allowed his unyielding control over his Inner Beast to loosen ever so slightly until the Ripper of Monterey had risen to the surface. "Too damn bad..." Stefan paused momentarily as he stepped closer to the Fell Vampire as his Vampiric Features overshadowed his Human Facade amidst his anger. "Do not ever threaten me again."
Without uttering another word to the Younger Vampire, Stefan glowered dangerously at the Fell Man with such ferocity that Logan actually flinched backwards as the Salvatore Man allowed his Human Features to resurface once more before silently sidestepping the Former Founders Council Member to make his way towards the direction that his Fae Girlfriend had headed moments earlier with her Mortal Aunt. And as the Elder Vampire disappeared into the surrounding crowd of Career Fair Attendees, Logan found himself standing in the middle of the teeming High School Hallway as he stared after the Younger Salvatore Brother in unabashed frustration.
Once she and her Mortal Aunt had been approached by the Newly Appointed History Teacher, the Gilbert Girl had excused herself from the flirtatious company of the Sommers Woman and Saltzman Man as she allowed her Gift of Infinite Knowledge to guide her in the direction of where her Vampire Boyfriend had disappeared to after his altercation with the Fell Vampire. Eventually, Amaya found herself emerging from the Rear Entrance into the School Courtyard as her Navy Blue Eyes immediately honed in on where Stefan could be seen standing in the distance with his cellphone grasped in his hand on speakerphone mode.
"I was ambushed. I was shot. Now, I'm vengeful..." The voice of Damon Salvatore echoed into the otherwise silent night as he seemed to rehash what had transpired earlier that Afternoon as the sound of fabric dropping to the floor filtered through the speaker. "I only have to find him now."
"No need. He's here at the High School..." Stefan admitted with an agitated scowl etched across his ageless features as he turned to find his Doe Eyed Fae making her way towards him.
"You're joking... What the Hell is he doing there?" Damon retorted with an incredulous tone of voice as the sound of Dresser Drawers being opened filtered through the speakerphone as he more than likely searched for another shirt.
"He's working the crowd." Stefan countered with blatant annoyance shining in his Forest Green Eyes as his muscular forearm wrapped around his Fae Girlfriend's slender waistline in an effort to lessen his surmounting emotions.
"Well, I'll be right there." Damon comments with what could have only been an enigmatic smirk before abruptly ending the conversation, causing the dial tone to echo through the otherwise silent night for mere seconds until the Chestnut Haired Man pressed the End Button and placed the device into his back pocket.
However, as soon as the Younger Salvatore Brother had wrapped his other forearm around her tiny figure, Amaya suddenly emitted an audible gasp of alarm when her Foresight were activated yet again seemingly without reason as she were immediately swept away into the spontaneous vision that had apparently been of enough significance to have breached her Mental Shields.
~Vision~
Amidst the darkness that had long since descended across Mystic Falls, the Forbes Daughter could be seen standing in the Visitors Car Park with her cellphone pressed against her ear as she seemed to leave yet another voice message for the Bennett Daughter, who were supposed to be driving her home from the Annual Career Fair but had suddenly disappeared without any trace.
"Where are you, Bonnie? You said you would meet me outside half an hour ago... Call me when you get this." Caroline Forbes speaks into the phone with an annoyed scowl etched across her features before promptly ending the call.
However, mere moments after the Honey Blonde Haired Girl had placed her cellphone into her shoulder bag, an unfamiliar dark SUV slowly pulled into the Visitors Car Park before stopping in front of the Forbes Daughter as the Driver Side Window rolled down to reveal the Newly Turned Fell Vampire behind the wheel as he looked at the Human Girl with thinly veiled malice shining in the depths of his gaze while she stared at him with widened eyes of alarm.
"Hey, Damsel In Distress... Need some help?" Logan Fell queried rhetorically as he stepped out of the Driver Seat with an eerie smirk since his vehicle were conveniently blocking he and the Forbes Girl from view.
"No, I'm just waiting for my friend." Caroline assured with an unconvincing smile as she did her best to maneuver herself away from the vengeful Newly Turned Vampire that she had been warned about by her Immortal Fae Bestfriend.
"I could take you... It's no problem. It's on my way." Logan countered with an amused tone of voice as he immediately noticed the Human Girl's attempts at subtlety.
"It's fine. I'll just wait for Bonnie." Caroline denies with an absentminded shake of her head as she continued edging towards the School Entrance.
However, before the Forbes Daughter could come anywhere near the School Courtyard that had plenty of witnesses loitering about, Logan suddenly grabbed ahold of her even as she struggled futilely to escape his vengeful clutches before the Fell Man seemed to lose what little patience he had been holding onto when he abruptly smashed her head against the Driver Side Window of his SUV with enough force to render Caroline unconscious as blood trickled down her face from the head wound.
~Vision Scene Change~
Not long after the Former Founders Council Member had abducted the Sheriff's Daughter from the Visitors Car Park of the Mystic Falls High School, the Fell Vampire could be seen driving down an abandoned backroad with the unconscious form of the Forbes Girl slumped in his Passenger Seat as he speaks into his cellphone with her Police Chief Mother.
"Where are you?" Liz Forbes demands with an apparent urgency lilting her tone of voice as soon as she had accepted the call from an unknown number.
"I hear your Daughter has an interest in journalism... I think it's important to foster young minds, don't you?" Logan Fell counters with an accomplished smirk etched across his lips as he glances briefly towards the unconscious Human Girl in the Passenger Seat.
"What do you want?" Liz questions fearfully as she presses down on the excelerator of her Police Cruiser as her mind whirled with the unspoken threat to her Only Daughter.
"The satisfaction of turning your Daughter into the one thing you hate the most." Logan retorts darkly with an eerie smirk on his lips as he stopped the SUV at an intersection.
With his threat lingering in the air, the Immortal Fae that had been made to witness the event willed her Foresight to provide her with more detailed information on what were to occur that she could use to prevent her Mortal Bestfriend from being exploited as leverage for the Newly Turned Vampire against the Founders Council. And as the scene panned out more to reveal the Street Sign at the crossroads, the Younger Gilbert Girl abruptly forced herself free from the vision with the knowledge that she had needed... Corner of Centennial Drive and Elm Street.
~Mystic Falls High School~
With an audible gasp of frightened horror wrenching itself from her lightly glossed lips, Amaya wavers ever so slightly as her mind whirled relentlessly with the images that had been shown to her as she threaded her fingers through her Mahogany Brown Waves in uncontrollable panic, causing Stefan to gently restrain the Doe Eyed Girl by her wrists when her terror fueled actions had become far too rough for his comfort.
"No. No. No..." Amaya muttered beneath her breath as tears gathered in the depths of her Navy Blue Eyes, seeming unaware of the Chestnut Haired Man having taken hold of her wrists to cease her harmful behavior.
"Amaya, Baby... Look at me." Stefan demanded firmly as he released one of her dainty wrists to grip gently onto her chin before effectively forcing her to meet his gaze. "What happened?"
"Logan..." Amaya whispered with clear concern lilting her tone of voice as her tiny hands clenched tightly onto the fabric of his shirt in desperation. "He wants revenge against Sheriff Forbes and the Founders Council for having hidden his death from the public... He'll target Caroline."
"Everything will be fine... I promise." Stefan interjected calmly as he brought either of his palms to caress the soft skin of her cheeks until she had calmed down enough to listen to him. "Damon and I will find Logan before any harm comes to Caroline... She'll be fine."
"The intersection of Centennial Drive and Elm Street... On route to the abandoned Fell Warehouse." Amaya countered with an imploring quality to her frightened demeanor as she all but pleaded with her eyes for the Salvatore Man to intervene before anything could happen to her Childhood Best Friend.
With an affirmative nod of his head in understanding, Stefan leaned forward to brush his lips gently against her forehead in silent reassurance that everything would be as it should before disappearing into the surrounding darkness in the direction of the crossroads that he had been pointed towards while simultaneously sending the location to his Elder Brother via Text Message to meet him there.
Not long after the Doe Eyed Fae had been startled by the spontaneous vision courtesy of her Foresight, the Younger Salvatore Brother had returned to the Mystic Falls High School as he made an immediate beeline for where he could practically sense the Younger Gilbert Daughter could be found speaking quietly with one of her Varsity Cheerleading Squad Mates amidst the bustling crowd of Career Night Attendees. And as soon as the Doe Eyed Fae had caught sight of the Chestnut Haired Vampire standing in the doorway, Amaya had politely excused herself from the conversation as she hastily made her way towards him before she and Stefan stepped into the adjacent hallway that had not been frequented much by the many volunteers and visitors.
"Caroline?" Amaya queried with furrowed brows of avid concern for her Mortal Bestfriend that had been dragged into the Supernatural Drama of Mystic Falls.
"She's fine... I brought her home and made sure she were truly alright before leaving." Stefan assured with an affirmative nod of his head in silent confirmation that the Forbes Girl had been rescued in the nick of time. "She was understandably frightened and she'll more than likely have to deal with headaches for the next few days. But other than that, she's fine."
"What about Logan?" Amaya questioned with clear uncertainty lilting her tone of voice as she wondered silently if she would feel more relieved once he were well and truly gone.
"Damon dealt with him." Stefan assured comfortingly as he brought his hand forward to thread gently through her lightly tousled Mahogany Brown Waves, having heard from his Elder Brother that the Fell Vampire had been taken care of and then remanded to the Chief of Police. "Listen..." Stefan paused briefly as he cupped either of her rosy hued cheeks between the palms of his hands as his Forest Green Eyes immediately connected with her own. "How would you feel about staying at mine tonight..?"
And with the sensual caress of his thumbs against her delicate cheekbones, Amaya allowed her Navy Blue Eyes to flutter closed as she leaned into the divine sensation that were his skin against her own as her mind whirled with the implied undertone that had not required all that much consideration on her part. So when the Doe Eyed Girl eventually met his hooded gaze yet again, her silent nod of the head in acceptance of the unspoken suggestion were the only answer that Stefan had needed in that moment as he gathered her into his arms before disappearing from Mystic Falls High School in the direction of the Salvatore Boarding House.
~Salvatore Boarding House~
{Explicit Content Ahead}
As soon as the Salvatore/Gilbert Couple had appeared within the Entrance Alcove, Amaya had immediately found herself pressed firmly against the wall as one of his hands threaded into the long silken Mahogany Brown Waves at the nape of her neck before suddenly tilting her head ever so slightly to expose the supple skin of her throat with the firm grip he had on her hair, causing an audible gasp of blissful pleasure to wrench itself free from her lips as Stefan lowered his mouth to the unmarred skin of her collarbone. And when the Immortal Fae felt the gentle graze of his Extended Fangs against her throat, one of her dainty hands buried itself into his Chestnut Brown Hair as the Sired Vampire seemed to inhale several lungfuls of her Cherry Twinged Scent.
"It's alright, Stefan..." Amaya whispered softly with an apparent breathless quality lilting her tone of voice as she tilted her head even more in silent invitation. "You have my permission."
Without wasting another second, the Salvatore Man promptly embedded his Extended Fangs into the tender skin at the nape of neck as he savored several long pulls of her deliciously sweet Fae Blood before begrudgingly parting from the borderline euphoric sensation as his Inner Beast seemed to revel in the dazed expression that had overcome her features with the intimate act of Voluntary Vein Feeding that had not yet transpired between he and the Gilbert Girl since he had begun partaking in her Divine Lifeforce. However, when he brought his wrist to his mouth with the intent of healing the minor wound that he knew would eventually mend itself, he found his brows furrowing in idle confusion when she weakly turned her head away from the offering before the Vampire Blood had even touched her lips.
"Baby...? What's wrong?" Stefan queried lowly as to not jostle the Doe Eyed Fae from the heady trance that seemed to be overwhelming her senses.
"Blood Sharing..." Amaya muttered beneath her breath as she blinked dazedly at the Chestnut Vampire that were more or less keeping her from dropping to the ground as her mind whirled blissfully in the aftermath of the Voluntary Vein Feeding while maintaining enough of her senses to have Secondary Awareness of what were happening around her. "When willingly committed of our own free will, an Eternal Bond would be forged between an Immortal Fae and the Sired Vampire that they've chosen to spend what remains of their Eternity with..." Amaya paused briefly as her Navy Blue Eyes connected with the sudden determination shining in the depths of his own Forest Green Eyes. "Stefan... If you truly desire to commit to this... I need you to realize the severity of what you're entering into... With an Eternal Bond, your very lifeforce would be bound to my own now and forevermore... And our Immortality is absolute. There are no Mortal Means in existence that could permanently end my life... This decision should not be made on mere whims."
As silence descended between the Immortal Fae and Sired Vampire once more, Stefan tilted his head ever so slightly as his mind whirled with the choice posed unto him on whether or not to commit to an Eternity with the Doe Eyed Girl that had well and truly burrowed her way into his heart while Amaya waited patiently for his decision on the matter even as her heart pounded restlessly with the unyielding hope that the Chestnut Haired Man desired to be with her as much as she longed to be with him. And when the Younger Salvatore Brother brought his hand to her cheek with an affectionate smile etched across his lips, the Younger Gilbert Daughter found herself holding her breath in nervous anticipation of what his answer would be on the question of Eternity.
"Amaya... If the choice were to either spend the rest of my Eternal Afterlife with you by my side or resign myself to the same wretched solidarity that I've been leading for 145 years... There is no decision to be made." Stefan assured softly as his thumb brushed gently against her delicate cheekbone tenderly. "I love you with every ounce of my being... And that will never change."
Without further comment from the Younger Salvatore Brother, Stefan brought his forearm to his lips once more before allowing his Vampiric Features to replace his Human Facade as he embeds his Extended Fangs into the skin of his wrist while his Forest Green Eyes remained firmly locked with the Navy Blue Eyes of the Younger Gilbert Girl. And as soon as he had gently pressed the steadily bleeding wound to her slightly parted lips, an animalistic growl of satisfaction emitted from deep within his chest when Amaya sunk her own dull teeth into his forearm to effectively halt his Accelerated Healing Factor as she suckled languidly at the bite mark for several long moments.
Though, after silently watching his Doe Eyed Girl feeding from him, Stefan suddenly wrenched his rapidly healing wrist from her mouth before clutching the back of her neck and yanking her forward until her bloodstained lips connected with his own in what had clearly been borderline erotic for the Chestnut Haired Man as his Inner Beast practically purred in primal satisfaction for the blissful moan that had freed itself from the depths of her adorably tiny being as soon as the Cherry Twinged Taste of her own Fae Blood mingled with the Dark Chocolate Flavor of his Vampire Blood. And as the intensity between the Immortal Fae and Sired Vampire neared its peak, the Salvatore Man promptly lifted her from the ground until her slender legs wrapped loosely around his abdomen with one forearm perched beneath her soft bottom as he held the Gilbert Girl against his form with the other hand that were firmly entangled in her Mahogany Brown Waves.
Without parting from their sensual embrace, Stefan flitted to his Attic Bedroom within the blink of an eye before promptly throwing her onto his Panel Bed and crawling on top of her as the Doe Eyed Girl clutched desperately onto the fabric of his shirt from where she were lying beneath his towering form. And when his hands begun venturing across her body, Amaya emitted an audible gasp of immeasurable pleasure as the palm of his hand brushed against her breasts through her dress while his lips latched onto the tender skin at the base of her neck. But it would appear that he intended to tease her to his heart's content since his hand continued along its journey across her abdomen towards where she wanted him most as she squirmed beneath his muscular form.
"Stefan..." Amaya whimpered with an apparent pleading undertone lilting her words as her tiny fists clenched tighter onto his shirt. "Please."
"Shh..." Stefan hushed quietly as his lips brushed gently against the shell of her ear as his hands trailed beneath her skirt to lightly graze the noticeable dampness that had gathered between her thighs. "Patience, Kitten."
Without another word, Stefan pushed the fabric of her panties to the side before dragging his fingertips across her damp slit as another gasp filtered through her lips at the foreign pleasure that immediately coursed through her entire being while yet another growl of approval broke free from his broad chest. And before the Gilbert Girl even knew what were happening, Amaya found herself throwing her head back against the pillows as he suddenly appeared between her thighs, more or less ripping the white lace panties from her body before bringing his mouth to her core as his tongue sought out the sweet nectar that practically drenched her pretty pink pussy.
As his lips connected with her throbbing little button of pleasure, his finger gently pushed at her tight entrance until his middle finger were buried halfway inside of her as his other forearm rested on her lower abdomen to prevent her hips from bucking against him while her tiny hands fisted into his Chestnut Brown Hair amidst her blissful trance as though she could not decide whether to push him away or pull him closer. And for several long moments, Stefan maintained his slow pace as he pumped his finger into her unstretched hole until he were knuckle deep and Amaya had begun meeting his gentle thrusts with those of her own as her angelic moans echoed into his otherwise silent Attic Bedroom.
With how slick she had become as he drove her towards the edge of oblivion, Stefan slipped yet another digit into her warm passage before promptly slowing the motion of his hand when she had begun clenching around his fingers, signaling that she were approaching completion as her legs visibly trembled with her much anticipated climax. And when an audible whimper of need emitted from her lips, he found himself chuckling amusedly at her desperation for the euphoric release that had been within her reach before she were cruelly yanked back from the edge much to her disappointment. But before the Doe Eyed Girl could comment on his wicked teasing, his fingers begun pistoning into her tight hole once again with the barest hint of his Enhanced Speed that had her lips falling open at the sudden change in pace as well as the slight stretching sensation from him adding another digit to his efforts of preparing her for their first coupling.
While his one hand were pumping away into her drenched pussy, Stefan removed his lips from her clit as he shifted himself onto his knees before pulling the writhing Gilbert Girl towards him until she were straddling his lap with her arms wrapped loosely around his neck as her tiny hips rolled against the thick digits he had buried deep inside her that had not slowed their pace even slightly as he used his free hand to remove her clothing. And as soon as her perky breasts were freed from the confines of the white lace bralette that he knew matched the panties that he had more or less torn from her body in his pursuit of her sweet juices, Stefan promptly latched onto her erect nipples with an erotic vengeance that had Amaya arching her back with an immediate shriek of pained pleasure when his Extended Fangs embedded themselves into her chest as his fingers seemed to sink even deeper into her velvety cavern.
"Stefan..." Amaya whimpered as she buried her face into his shoulder as her body were wracked with pleasure induced tremors from her climax overwhelming her senses.
And before she even realized what were happening as her mind were clouded with the euphoric rapture, Amaya found herself lying on her back as her body visibly trembled in the aftershocks of her first orgasm with Stefan towering over her tiny form after having removed his own clothing in record time courtesy of his Enhanced Speed as he positioned himself between her thighs with his hand wrapped firmly around his fully erect cock, languidly pumping the thick length as he deftly guided his shaft towards her spasming entrance before the mindblowing climax had the chance to leave her system.
"Eyes on me, Kitten." Stefan demanded huskily with an uncharacteristic authority lurking in his tone of voice as he grazed the tip of his cock through her drenched pussy lips, causing the Doe Eyed Girl to flutter her eyes open to reveal the unfocused glimmer that lingered in her gaze. "I want to see your eyes widen when I enter you for the first time."
At the unexpected dominance exhibited by her usually gentlemanly Vampire Boyfriend, Amaya found herself blinking dazedly into his Forest Green Eyes as he rocked his hips forward ever so slowly until he were entering her inch by inch, causing her Navy Blue Eyes to flutter at the slightly uncomfortable stretching sensation that were rapidly being overshadowed by the primal feeling of his hips rolling into her own as he sunk deeper and deeper into her warm cavern. And when he felt himself bottom out inside of her, Stefan emitted yet another animalistic growl of carnal approval at the heavenly feeling of his massive cock being tightly gripped by her velvety walls as her pretty little pussy pulsated rhythmically with the aftershocks of her earlier climax that seemed to linger blissfully on her nerve endings.
As the Chestnut Vampire leaned forward to brace his arms on either side of the Doe Eyed Fae's head, an almost inaudible gasp of pleasure wrenched itself from her slightly parted lips with her head tossed back against the pillow as her Navy Blue Eyes clenched shut as he suddenly begun pistoning his hips into her own with the barest hint of his Enhanced Speed until the Panel Bed were banging against the wall with the force of his thrusts. And when she had gripped onto his shoulders for leverage, Amaya abruptly found herself pinned to the mattress with her wrists being held firmly to the pillow above her head as his other hand wrapped loosely around the base of her neck with just enough pressure to keep her in place without restricting her airway.
And much to his pleasant surprise, mere seconds after his hand had come into contact with the skin of her throat, Amaya had suddenly begun clenching around his thick length as her second orgasm of the night wreaked havoc on her tiny body with uncontrollable tremors that had not once hindered Stefan as he continued driving himself into her spasming passage almost brutally with primal desire that bordered on the influence of his Inner Beast.
"That's my Good Girl..." Stefan growled through clenched teeth as the hand that he had wrapped firmly around her slender neck flexed faintly with his hips thrusting harshly into her pulsating heat, causing an almost inaudible whimper to wrench itself from her parted lips when another wave of euphoric pleasure that were riding the coattails of her prior orgasm washed over her. "Mmm... You feel so damn good wrapped around my cock, Kitten..."
"Stefan..." Amaya gasped with her glazed Navy Blue Eyes staring into his own hooded Forest Green Eyes as she struggled to breathe through the very nearly overwhelming sensation that her multiple orgasms had induced in her tiny form. "Please..."
Not even knowing what she were begging for in that moment, Amaya tossed her head back once more as his thick shaft nudged something in the furthest depths of her being that had euphoric rapture coursing through her veins. And with the immediate realization that he had just found her erogenous zone, Stefan tightened his hold on her wrists that were pinned against the pillow above her head as the hand that were wrapped tightly around the base of her neck flexed yet again before he suddenly leaned forward to bury his face in her neck as he relished in the feeling of his thick cock practically slamming into her soft pussy as he neared his own completion while dragging her along for the ride with every repeated nudge of her G-Spot.
So when he abruptly embedded his Extended Fangs into the skin of her throat with more force than were necessary since he had ascertained that his Doe Eyed Fae had an unexpected kink for Vein Feeding as well as his dominant nature surfacing, Amaya could do nothing except whimper ever so softly as her Navy Blue Eyes noticeably widened when her body were once again overcome with uncontrollable tremors before her back arched at the surprisingly erotic feeling of Stefan spilling his seed inside of her as his hips seemed to become faster and harsher while he seemed to pump his massive cock as far as he possibly could into her pretty little pussy.
And if the Salvatore Man were to be completely truthful, he had lost control of his Inner Beast just long enough for the Ripper of Monterey to take full advantage of his freedom to have the Gilbert Girl at his mercy, having pulled out of her quivering hole until only the tip of his dick were being tightly clenched by her velvety walls before thrusting back inside of her warm pussy with so much force that an almost inaudible whimper of pained pleasure had been emitted from her lips as she found herself surrendering to the true submissive that lurked within her being by allowing her Vampire Lover to have complete control of their intimate act.
"Please... No more..." Amaya whispered tiredly as her head lulled against the pillow beneath her head with his Extended Fangs buried deep within her neck. "Too much."
"Hush now, Babygirl..." The Ripper whispered huskily after he had begrudgingly parted from her skin with droplets of her Fae Blood trailing down his chin as he lifted his face to reveal that his Demonic Features had made an appearance, causing her velvety walls to flutter involuntarily around the very much erect cock that were currently enveloped by her warmth despite his prior orgasm as an uncharacteristic smirk spread across his bloodstained lips. "I'm not done with you yet... But not to worry..." The Ripper paused briefly as he leaned forward to brush his mouth against her own as her back arched suddenly when he thrusted his dick harshly into her abused hole. "You'll sleep better tonight than you ever have before. Now... Listen very closely to me, Babygirl... I'm about to free your little hands but you're not to move them. If you do, I will not stop fucking my pretty little pussy until daybreak... Understand?"
"Mhm." Amaya hummed dazedly with an affirmative nod of her head in agreement even as her breath hitched when he pumped his hips mercilessly against her own in warning.
"Words, Kitten." The Ripper demanded with narrowed eyes of clear disapproval as he glowered darkly at his Doe Eyed Girl before delivering another harsh thrust of his thick shaft into her warm cavern.
"Yes, Sir." Amaya whispered immediately as she blinked owlishly at the Chestnut Vampire that were urging her further into the submissive mindset that she had previously been unaware she had.
"Mmm... Good Girl." The Ripper growled with carnal approval lingering in his darkened Forest Green Eyes as he rewards her with another harsh thrust of his massive cock into her tight pussy.
Without uttering another word, the Ripper eventually releases his hold on her dainty wrists as he leans back onto his knees while his other hand remained where it were resting firmly against the base of her neck before deftly shifting her slender legs onto one of his shoulders then wrapping his free arm tightly around her thighs as he tilted forward slightly. At the new angle that had his massive cock thrusting deeper into her quivering little pussy, the Ripper emitted an animalistic growl of approval when the Doe Eyed Girl never once moved her hands from where he had them pinned moments ago even as she found herself arching her back with her head reclined against the pillow beneath her.
And silently wondering if she would be able to follow his command no matter what he did to her supple body, the Ripper snarled viciously as he descended into ruthless thrusts that had his Doe Eyed Girl whining pitifully as he continuously pumped his throbbing dick into her drenched hole without any regard to how much more she could or could not handle. For several long moments, he mercilessly drove himself into her warm tight passage with enough force to send her body propelling upwards across the mattress while she squirmed uselessly as though she were trying to escape the relentless assault on her overly sensitized pussy despite that she had yet to move her hands from above her head. Though, when he were nearing his peak for the second time that night, he had found his hand tightening against the base of her neck until her Navy Blue Eyes connected with his own darkened gaze as the forearm that were wrapped around her thighs shifted slightly to allow for his thumb to graze her swollen clit.
"Don't you dare cum until I give you permission, Babygirl... I've been lenient until now but you'll learn soon enough that the only pleasure you're allowed to feel... Will be coming from me." The Ripper growled through clenched teeth as he delivered another brutal thrust into the depths of her tight hole, causing another whimper to wrench itself from her lips as she stared dazedly into his heated gaze that darkened ever so slightly with every powerful jerk of his hips against her own as he tested whether she would truly obey him or not. "Now... Since you've been good thus far, I'll allow you to cum when I do on one condition..." The Ripper paused briefly as he pressed down on her swollen little pleasure bud until she were gasping with the mere effort not to climax before she had consent to do so as tears gathered in the depths of her eyes. "Beg."
"Please..." Amaya whimpered desperately with tears trailing down her flushed cheeks as her dominant Vampire Lover smirked down upon her at the sound of her pleading tone. "I'll be good I promise... Please, Daddy!"
"Mmm... That's exactly what I wanted to hear, Babygirl." The Ripper snarled viciously as his hips blurred with the speed of which he were pumping his massive dick into her quivering pussy at the sound of the unexpected term filtering through her lips seemingly without her knowledge.
Without another word, the Ripper pounded into her drenched heat with such strength that she could do nothing more than clench tightly onto the pillowcase beneath her dainty hands as her tiny body trembled in anticipation of the impending orgasm that he were ruthlessly driving her towards without any concern for how far he were pushing her. However, she had more or less spurred him on with the naughty word that he had never even suspected would entice him so very much. So, it were her own doing that he had found himself pistoning his massive cock ruthlessly into her pretty little pussy while his thumb harshly circled her engorged clit even as she squirmed restlessly in his unyielding hold.
"Say it again." The Ripper demanded viciously as his hips occasionally blurred in motion when he would deliberately use his Enhanced Speed to drive himself closer to the edge while dragging her along even as she struggled against him. "If you want to cum... Say it again."
"Please, Daddy." Amaya whimpered softly as her legs visibly trembled with how close she were to cumming, her body seeming incapable of climaxing without his express permission to do so as his thrusts continuously nudged against her erogenous zone.
"Cum. Now." The Ripper growled through clenched teeth as his thumb bared down on her clit with ruthless force while his thick cock buried itself into the furthest depths of her clenching pussy as he spilled his seed inside of her for the second time that night. "Mmm... Good Girl... Taking my dick like the perfect little cocksleeve you are... Now, I want you to listen very closely." The Ripper paused briefly as he dropped her legs from his shoulders before leaning forward to grasp firmly onto her flushed cheeks with narrowed eyes. "If you ever want to cum again... You will remember whose permission you have to have first... And that is?"
"You, Daddy." Amaya muttered tiredly as her Navy Blue Eyes fluttered slightly with the sudden exhaustion that had overcome her senses.
"Good Girl." Stefan whispered with an uncharacteristic smirk etched across his lips as the Ripper of Monterey returned to darkest recesses of his mind, allowing him to provide aftercare for their clearly detoxing Doe Eyed Fae after the intense experience that were her first time entering the submissive mindset. "I'm so proud of you, Kitten... You did so well... Are you alright?"
"Mhm..." Amaya hummed softly with an almost unnoticeable nod of her head in confirmation as her head lulled gently against the pillow where her hands had not yet moved, causing him to smile apologetically down upon the rapidly fading Gilbert Girl as he threaded his fingers gently through her tousled Mahogany Brown Waves even as she drifted into an exhausted slumber.
"Sleep well, Baby..."