"Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, love leaves a memory no one can steal"
Chapter 8
Taylor…Anslee…Mikaelson.
*It was the night after Silas killed Taylor. Eric couldn't bring himself to call her sisters, so Pam did it. They were broken, John was broken…Not only did they lose their mother but now months later, they lost their sister. Kelly was pissed and knew Silas wouldn't rest until Taylor was dead. Eve felt horrible, she felt like it was her fault. John thought it was his fault being the man. He was always on the road and not protecting them. Eric stayed in the house and didn't come to Fang. He smelled her in the house still, smelled her hair and heard her laugh. He felt her here and couldn't move. Eric was broken, broken into pieces as he still saw her lifeless body in his hands. He felt rage and would get revenge for her. Damon had told Bonnie to meet him in the woods*
Bonnie: Damon, what is this? What is that behind you?
Damon: Bonnie. I need you to listen to me and listen to me carefully…*Bonnie looked at him with concern in her eyes*
Bonnie: What?
Damon: Silas killed Taylor last night…*Bonnie looked in shock, like what Damon just said didn't make any sense. She couldn't wrap her mind around the fact that one of her best friends was now dead. She looked at the body wrapped up on the ground behind Damon and gasped. Bonnie cried and looked at him, Damon looked at her with sorrow in his eyes*
Bonnie: Oh my gosh! Oh my…Is that her!?...*Damon nodded and hugged her*...How. How is Stefan?...*Damon shook his head*
Damon: Not good…I am worried….*He sighs*
Bonnie: But that's not why you called me out here?...*Bonnie looked at Taylor's body again and looked back at Damon. She was just happy she couldn't see Taylor's face. Taylor was lying there…Dead and it broke her heart*
Damon: I…Can you bring her back, Bonnie?
Bonnie: I…I can. I have Aubree's magic now. So I should be strong enough. It's dark magic though…I should be okay…*Damon nods*
Damon: Do not tell anyone about this. If this goes wrong. I don't want anyone…Stefan getting their hopes up…*Bonnie nods*...You should go to Caroline's. Stefan is telling everyone. I am taking her to the cemetery…*Bonnie looked at Taylor one more time, wiping the tears away and walked off*...Let's get you somewhere safe, T.
Taylor: Thank you Damon…*She sighed*
Amber: Taylor…*Taylor looked over and smiled*
Taylor: MOM!...*Taylor ran over and hugged her mom. The hug felt good, like it was healing even though it was in death. Amber hated seeing her daughter on this side but was happy to see her again. To be able to hug and talk to her*...I missed you so much.
Amber: We have many things to talk about…Come…*They walked off together*
Caroline: What's going on?
Stefan: Last night. I asked Taylor to marry me…*Caroline gasped and smiled. Elena tilted her head as to seeing Stefan not smiling*...Silas came to the house after she said yes…*Caroline dropped her smile*...He killed her…*Caroline gasped covering her mouth*
Tyler: Wha?...*Klaus walked in*
Klaus: I just finished talking to Pam. Eric isn't taking any calls. Stefan, I am sure you are wondering why she didn't blow up. She is my daughter and she is part of me. First of her kind…*Tyler looked confused*
Tyler: So that makes her wolf?…*Klaus nodded and sighed*
Klaus: When they were all born, I was so happy. I could smell the gene on them and even still…*He sighed*...But their mother and I…Knew with them being my children, how much danger they would be in. So we had their wolf side taken away. Like my mother did with me.
Caroline: You put your children through that pain?
Klaus: Turns…*He started to cry*...Turns out they were a lot stronger…*He cleared his throat and made his way for the door*
Caroline: Wait…*She walked over and hugged Klaus as he cried*
Klaus: I lost my daughter.
Caroline: I am sure there is something we can do…*Klaus nodded*...Klaus…Don't wander too far. You still have three other kids that will need you…*He smiled and walked out. After everything Klaus put them through. Caroline saw a different side to him, she saw his pain and sorrow. Caroline sighed and walked back to her friends*
Stefan: I'm leaving.
Damon: What?
Stefan: There is nothing here for me anymore. Nothing…
Caroline: We lost her to Stefan. Stay and we get through this together.
Stefan: I'll think about it…*He got up and walked out the house….It was a week later. Kelly and Caroline planned the funeral. Kelly sighed as she got dressed, Randy hugged her from behind and she broke down*
Randy: Whatever you need babe…*Stefan felt his heartache as he opened his eyes and knew what today was. He walked to his journal and wrote*
Stefan: "Today I woke up thinking her death has been one big nightmare and I just hadn't woken up. But I did and she is very dead…She said yes to walk with me as my wife in this crazy vampire life that we live in. I can feel it, my humanity is next to go. The pain of her not being here is too great"...Stefan got ready and left for the funeral*
Kelly: Hey..How are you?
Stefan: I…How are you? I am so sorry.
Kelly: I can't believe it. It doesn't feel real….*Eve walked over with John and Jack*
John: Stefan…*They shook hands*
Eve: Have you seen Eric?
Kelly: No…*She sighs*...Pam said he's taking it hard…*Kelly looked over and saw Trish, Ashley, Matt, Jeff and Archie. It hit her. Taylor's, their friends were here and they were saying goodbye to her*...Dammit Taylor…*She cried and Eve hugged her*
Taylor: No Eric?
Amber: Over there hunny….*Taylor looked over and saw Eric standing far away. No one could see him but he saw and heard everything. Taylor walked over and saw his face…Blood tears and he looked like he hadn't slept one day since. Taylor sighed*
Taylor: My love…*She touched him and couldn't feel him. That's when it hit her that she was dead and couldn't be with Eric*...Eric, I'm right here. I'm right here baby…*She noticed he cried harder as the funeral started and she broke down. Amber hugged her from behind*...This isn't real. Look at him…He…*Taylor just cried and held onto her mother*
Amber: I know baby. This is the hardest part. This is the hardest part…*Taylor yelled in pain and bawl her eyes out*...I got you.
Taylor: I want him..Mom…*Amber teared up*
Amber: I know…I know.
Daniels: We are gathered here today. By the loss of a great one…Taylor Anslee Mikaelson-Northman…*Eric looked up as he heard his last name. Kelly looked around and there was still no sign of him. She sighed and knew this wasn't good, she knew he was taking this hard. Kelly knew about Taylor and Eric on the side. They were in love with each other, deeply and she knew Eric was crushed. Klaus walked up first*
Klaus: My first baby girl. Brought me pure joy. My little wolf, my little wolves. You are my heart and my joy. Taylor was a ray of sunshine, she just had this way of making you feel at peace, her smile made you smile. She had this laugh when she was little. Oh my gosh…*He looked at her casket and teared up*...She was strong like her mother. Taylor will not ever be forgotten. May you rest in peace and be with your mother. I love you…Always and forever.
Jessica: Taylor is one of my best friends. She helped me in ways as a vampire even when she was human. So when she turned I just knew I had to help her. Taylor always meant well and loved hard. She said Eric taught her that, even if he didn't show it. Eric, if you are here. She loved you…Loved you till the very last day…*Eric couldn't help his tears*...She said she hadn't felt a love like that ever and it only got stronger as a vampire. She loved you Eric…Stefan. She loved you, she cherished the love you had for her. You made her feel…Like even though she was a ripper, she could and would be okay. You helped her become a better person as a ripper, in her struggle and for that she loved you…*Stefan smiled and Jess cleared her throat*...Taylor, we miss you dearly. I won't say rest in peace because somehow, some way you will be back. When you do come back you will be ready for a fight and we will be right by your side…
Daniels: Eric?...*Taylor looked at Eric and he didn't move. She sighed and held his hand*
Taylor: You don't have to speak. You are speaking to me through your tears my love…*John walked up*
John: My sister was always a firecracker and she was always so brave. She just did things, without thinking. She just did it. She would adapt to what was happening and she made it work. The only time I ever saw her struggle was when she became a vampire. I didn't know what to think, to feel..I know I felt happy that I didn't have to do what I am standing here doing…Saying goodbye to her…*Taylor sighed*...She saw the good in people, she saw the good in Eric. When she met him, she called me and told me all about him. How he treated her and I said well…He is a thousand years old. He's old and grumpy. If you can make him smile then you're in…*Everyone chuckled*...But then when I really listened, he changed her into something I thought I wouldn't see in her…Love. She had love in her but Eric just…He just made her better. I thought those two were just…When Kelly told me Eric was her maker. I knew she was set and would be well taken care of. Then mom died and I saw that black cloud over her head again. I knew my sister wouldn't rest until Silas was dead or well, kill his lover. So I am here to tell all of you…Please do not blame yourself. Taylor did what she had to do. My sister, you will always be in my heart, in my mind and in my soul. I love you and I thank you for everything you have done…Tell mom I said hi…*He kissed her casket and walked back over. Eve sniffled on the way up*
Eve: Where do I even begin…I remember when Archie was trying to make his move on her. Arch she thought you were the biggest jerk…*Archie smiled*..I told her she didn't even know like that but you always looked at her like that…Three weeks later, she was laughing with you…*Eve smiled, looking at the casket*...Stefan, she saw the good in you. She knew you were struggling and she was as well. Struggling with many things but she said it felt like you kept her head above water. Eric, she said that you would drag her through fire to save her. When I met Eric, he was the biggest, cockiest guy I had ever met. I told her to stay away and he was no good. He wanted one thing, even though she wanted it as well. Eric, she fell for you the moment she saw you at college. You opened up her world and when she became a vampire, you did it even more. I thank you, Eric Northman, for saving my sister. I thank you, Stefan for showing her a different kind of love and she carried that with her. I thank you sister, for being my best friend and person to walk through life with. I will carry you with me always. There won't be a day that I won't hear your touching laugh. I love you…*Eve sat down and Kelly took a breath before walking up. Kelly looked at her casket for a while*
Kelly: You know my sister and I fought like cats and dogs. Always have. I knew that when she became a vampire and saw her in that bar…She looked like a part of her was completed. It scared the holy mess out of me but I knew Eric would keep her safe. When our mother died…Her eyes were different. Taylor never told anyone this…She felt like she signed our mothers death warrant by being with Eric…*Kelly wiped her tears*...I told her mom would have killed you, she was so happy that Taylor found someone she felt whole with. My sister kept a lot of shit in. Sorry, I mean stuff…*Damon smiled*...When I got turned. I started to remember some things, Klaus took away our memory of Taylor and my mother getting beat by Derek. I hadn't known how bad it was until I remembered. Taylor ran away from love, it scared her. In her mind she thought that was love. So when she met you Eric because I am choosing to believe that you are here…She felt like she was coming up for fresh air. You showed her what love is and how it should be. You both knew each other so well and could make each other smile…It was gross…*Eve laughed*...Eric. She loved you and I know my sister would have ran away with you in a heartbeat. Thank you for healing my sister but I am sorry that you not only lost your love, but you lost your child and I am so sorry…*Kelly cried*...Stefan, she would have married you. Oh my gosh, the wedding talks. I can hear them…*She smiled, wiped her tears and Stefan smiled*...I am so sorry Silas took her away from you. You made her uncontrollably happy. To my brother and sister, our father. We lost…*Kelly looked at the casket and cried more*...We lost our light. Taylor you will always be our light in the dark and I promise to love you always and forever…My sister…*Kelly kissed the casket, Randy stood, Kelly walked to him and cried while she hugged him*
Daniels: Eric…One more…Eric?...*He couldn't move*...Stefan…*Stefan sighed and walked up*
Stefan: When I first met Taylor. I could see the love she had for Eric and I can say I didn't get that love and maker bond. With Katherine, I wouldn't have wanted it…*Elena smiled*...But I saw a person who was struggling as a ripper that wanted to be good and I felt that. She had this smile that just made you wanna keep going. At times she made being a vampire look easy…But this…Taylor. I can't wrap my head around that you are gone. Not in my arms, not sleeping with me, not planning our wedding. I just…I can smell you…I miss you and I love you. I don't know how I can do this without you. I love you Taylor. May the other side be kind to you. I love you so much my love…*He touched and kissed her casket*
Daniels: Mr. Northman?...*Kelly turned around and nothing. She looked father, using her vamp vision and saw him standing there. She heard him crying, she sighed and walked over to him*
Kelly: Eric?...*He didn't look at her or speak*...I…I'm gonna hug you. Okay…*She walked to him and hugged him tightly. Everyone turned around and saw them in the distance. Eric held Kelly and just cried*...I got you…
Eric: She's gone…Kelly, she's gone…*Kelly just kept holding him*
Kelly: I know…Shhh. I got you…I got you.
Taylor: Thank you sister…
Kelly: They are going to lower her. Are you…*He shook his head no*
Eric: I can't see that…*Kelly nodded and said okay*
Kelly: Meet us at the house…*She rubbed his back as he walked away and she sighed, walking back over…Eric left and ran to the house. He smelled the air, her clothes, her shampoo, it made him smiled*
Eric: Taylor…You are my greatest love, not only are you my love but you are my child and I failed you.
Taylor: Please don't think that Eric.
Eric: You changed me in ways I thought I couldn't ever be changed. You consumed me and loved me with all your heart. I should have held you tighter. I should have never let you go with Damon. You are mine and will always be mine. Silas will pay for what he has done to you. You are my always and forever. I can still feel your hands on me, see your smile in my dreams. I feel like I still see you moving around in Fang and I…I can't make it without you, Taylor.
Taylor: I love you…
Eric: I love you, always and forever…*Everyone eventually came to the house, just to hang for a little. Eric just sat, feeling and smelling Taylor. Stefan walked down with bags and Eric turned around*
Caroline: You are not really leaving?
Stefan: Yes…Yes. I am.
Kelly: You know damn well Taylor wouldn't leave. She would stay, fight through this and find a way to get you back.
Stefan: Stay!? For what? There is nothing, absolutely nothing here for me anymore…She is dead Kelly and isn't coming back…*Eve smacked him and Jack held her back*
Eve: If I knew you would have given up on her so easily then I would have told her not to marry you.
Stefan: All I see is her body. I can't be in this house….*He looked around*...Feel her, smell, see her and know she is not here. I can't do it.
Damon: That doesn't mean you run brother.
Stefan: You keep bringing her up and I will kill you..
Klaus: Look at you. You can't even control yourself….*Stefan closed his eyes and turned it off*
Caroline: Stefan. No?…*She walked to him and smacked him*...We lost her too. Taylor wouldn't have walked away from you. You're a jerk!...*Caroline walked out and Tyler went after her. Eric got in Stefan's face*
Eric: You asked for my daughter's hand in marriage and this is what you do? This is the Stefan I do not like or want around my daughter. You leave and she comes back. I'll make sure she knows you left her.
Taylor whispered: Stefan...
Klaus: Silas will show up. He can't hide forever and when he does, it'll be me or Eric that does it…*Eric looked around one more time, feeling hunger and pain mixing into one. It was time to leave the house. The house he gave her and he saw Taylor walk down the hall*
Eric: Love?...*She smiled at him and walked away. He felt a hand on him and turned around*
Kelly: Ready?...*Eric sighed and nodded. He grabbed the picture of him and her, she kept out. Damon looked around*
Damon: You'll be back T. Promise….*He walked out, Eric locked the door and ran off with her sisters*
Amber: Are you okay?
Taylor: Eric…He isn't gonna make it and Stefan…I…
Amber: Let me show you something. It helps, not always but it does…*Taylor grabbed her hand and they walked off into the light together*
Thank you so much for sticking it out on this book! Stay tuned for book three :) Promise it only gets better from there. Have a great holiday weekend and I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving! Xoxo!
-Anslee