Damon Pov
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I groaned as I put my hands on the back of the neck. I winced, turning my head, my neck was killing me.
I hated it, when Elijah temporarily killed me.
The events of what happened came to my mind.
Luna.
"Here."
I looked up, squinting my eyes at Elijah. He was holding out a glass, of what looked like blood. I glared up at him as I knocked it out of his hands.
"Where is Luna?"
Elijah sighed, and gestured towards the middle of the room. There she lay, on the couch.
Her dark curly hair spread around the couch cushion like a halo. Her skin was its normal carmel color which was a good sign. I checked her forehead she had a normal temperature. I noticed that her heart was beating slower than usual like in some comatose state, it was unsettling. It wasn't normal, he did this...
"Elijah, what the hell is wrong with you, what did you do?" I growled out, I was thoroughly pissed and not afraid to hide this fact.
How dare he, Elijah looked up.
"I didn't hurt her, I just simply put her to sleep."
I scoffed, "Dude, you put her in a headlock."
I groaned, "She should be awake by now, why isn't she?"
Elijah sighed and poured himself a glass of bourbon. "I gave her a sleeping potion that Davina made before she left. Normally it would knock a normal person out for two weeks. But for Luna, it should last a day or two, if need be."
"Elijah, are you hearing yourself right now? Is that suit so tight that it's cutting off the blood flow to your brain?"
Elijah sat there on the stool and remained unfazed by me. "I made a promise to two people Damon. You know how much a promise means to me."
I raised my eyebrows, "Why?"
"I know why, but maybe you should ask one of them that question. It is not my answer to give." I rolled my eyes and started walking away.
"Mind you Klaus, is in a dangerous state right now. Not only is he losing Luna, but his child, and his sister." I did not turn around, I continued walking to his room having a feeling he would be on the balcony.
As soon as I walked in two heads turned in my direction. Marcel and Josh, I could see Klaus' back He was hunched over the railing.
"Gentlemen, may you please leave us there is something I need to discuss with Damon," said Klaus speaking in a grave tone.
Marcel and Josh left without looking back.
I walked to the balcony looking up the night sky. It was almost dawn, the sky was a deep red.
"Red skies at night sailors delight-" Klaus sighed, finishing the rhyme "Red skies in the morning, sailors warning."
I smiled, looking at the busy streets.
"Klaus, why-" I began asking him, but he cut me off with a look.
"Why do you think Damon?" I sighed, scratching me head, already knowing the answer.
"You could've asked her to leave-"
Klaus cut me off again this time laughing, coldly. "You don't think I thought about that before. She is stubborn and hard-headed. She is very defiant, in fact, it's one of the many things I admire so much about her. We are so alike, her and I."
"You're telling me..."
I sighed, all this love stuff was a hard pill to swallow. I loved her like a daughter, knowing that they might end up together one day wasn't a pleasant feeling.
"Why are you sending her away in the first place?"
I looked over at Klaus, surprised he hadn't interrupted me this time.
"I cannot have her be hurt because of my enemies. And she is not the only one leaving."
I frowned, "Wait, who is all leaving?" Klaus' frown seemed to etch itself deeper into his face if that were possible. "Luna, Rebekah, my daughter Hope, and yourself." I nodded, smiling when he said his daughter's name.
"That's a nice name. What made you pick it?"
I asked, truly curious. "Maybe I'll tell you another time, you need to get going you have a plane to catch."
I didn't object, but I couldn't resist asking another question. "Where are we going?" Klaus looked down at the city noise and then back up at me.
"Somewhere, far away from here, from me."
I nodded, not wanting to push him anymore. Klaus was dealing with a lot right now, I decided, just to leave him alone, but I had one more question.
"What do I tell her when she wakes up?" Klaus looked up at me, "Say whatever you need to, to get her to stay away from here. Away from me."
I sighed putting a hand on his shoulder. "Klaus, you don't need to push everyone away, especially not Luna. She is there for you, day in and day out. I don't know if you've been blind these past months, but that's what's been happening."
"I am not blind Damon, I know that she is there for me."
"That's not even the half of it, she is willing to step into any fighting ring and be in that corner, for you."
"I can't allow her to risk her well-being for the mistakes I've made in the past."
I laughed, wondering how I got here, talking to my ex-enemy and now friend.
"That's what caring about someone is all about. You have to be willing to do anything, to sacrifice anything. Not for sex, not for money, and not for power."
Klaus didn't turn, and I didn't even know if he was listening, but I continued anyway.
"While we are on the subject, let's go ahead and bring up loyalty. She is loyal to you. Not that you deserve it," I added, and he finally turned scowling.
"Don't you think I know that I don't deserve anything she gives me. Her presence, her hugs, her time, her kindness, her appreciation..."
"Do you know how many times she has fought with her sister, with me, and even Kol, to defend you and the choices you make?"
He shook his head, his eyes downcast. "Her unwavering loyalty is why I have to send her away."
I rolled my eyes, hitting my head on the balcony railing.
"Damon, I can not see her get hurt by my father. He'll kill her, you know he will. He doesn't give a damn, I, however, do. That is not what I want for her. I want her to be happy, I went her to live, and I want her to live the fullest."
I scoffed, "Then don't let him get to her. You would have a better chance of taking him down if she was with you. She's strong, you know that. And she is not going to be happy about being away from you-" I sighed, frustrated I was cut off again by Klaus who whispered, "Enough," so quietly that I had stopped talking. He never whispered, he always yelled.
I left the room and walked into the living room where Luna and Elijah were.
...
"Ah, I see you've talked to him," said Elijah without turning around. I rolled my eyes angry that he was always right.
"So you promised Klaus, who's the second one."
Elijah turned around holding a blood bag in one hand. "Hayley, of course."
I nodded that one was understanding. "He cares for her."
I looked up Elijah was fixing the blanket around Luna. I smiled, taking her hand and holding it.
"Maybe it's more than that," I said, looking up at Elijah. I heard groaning and I looked around to see Cami passed out on the table.
"Don't worry Klaus said Cami could go with you, as long as you do your task." I closed my eyes in relief and then opened them.
"What is your task per say anyway, he never told me," said Elijah. I smirked.
"Well, I get to convince Luna to not come here, or anywhere near Klaus."
Elijah shook his head.
"Yay, for me..." I sarcastically said, taking a glass of blood.
