Do you remember the first time Shane saw Vanessa and he recognized her? So in this chapter we'll see the shadow self of Vanessa! I hope you like her xx And Kol returns! I hope you like the way he was brought back and I apologize if this chapter isn't that great.
Chapter 12: True Love Prevails
Athens, Greece
I arrived at Athens and checked into a hotel and freshened up, before emailing the witch that I'd be dropping by later that evening. The address was to a grand hotel and I asked for Selena at the receptionist. Minutes later, a woman with wavy auburn hair, a human maybe, approached me.
"Ms Gilbert? My name is Moira. I'm here to take you to Selena."
"Lead the way," I said with a smile, trying to hide how nervous I really was. She led me to the elevator and pressed on the fifteenth floor and led me to the room. She opened the door to reveal an expensive looking suite. The living room was slightly dimmed with candles lined up on the table. She gestured me to sit and asked politely if I wanted to drink.
"No thank you," I said.
"You should try this mountain tea," she offered and I smiled.
"Sure, why not," I said. She returned with three cups of tea and placed it on the table.
"While we wait for Ma'am, would you like me to give you a reading?" she asked. I glanced at the tarot deck and forced a chuckle.
"My last tarot card reading wasn't that pleasant," I said.
"But it did predict what happened, did it not?" she asked me calmly and I pursed my lips, thinking.
"Are you a witch or just a human who loves supernatural?" I asked skeptically and she laughed.
"I am a licensed witch," she joked.
"Alright," I said. She shuffled the cards and I took a deep breath, trying to clear my mind from the bad memories of my first experience with a tarot card reading.
"Choose three cards," the human said and I opened my eyes and watched the cards carefully. I chose and flipped the card as Moira read.
"The Tower for your past, The Moon for your present, and for your future Strength,"
"Another warning, great," I said, at the sight of the Tower card and she shrugged.
"It's always good to know what lies ahead. But this, is in the past. You have had terrible incident that changed your life. Drastically. You should know that there was nothing that you could have done to prevent it, so stop beating yourself up. You should also remember that you weren't the only one affected by it," she said, pointing at the two individuals on the Tower card. "Great losses can be a new beginning. Sometimes, things have to fall apart to make ways for better things."
"Very motivating," I commented, sipping on the tea and crossing my leg.
"The Moon for your present; well, you have to be cautious. There is a challenge ahead. When it comes to the Moon, you have to remember that we are only seeing one side of the moon. Not everything is what it seems. These two towers seem similar, one goal but different paths. A wolf and a dog can be friends, but friends can become enemies, and enemies can become friends. Think carefully who you trust," she said.
"What about that scorpion?" I asked, to the image of scorpion coming out from the river.
"That's a lobster," she corrected and I laughed. "But your eyes saw it. Do not underestimate your enemy. Even if they are small, their claws can still hurt."
"While strength is the rawest form of power. Having it appear in your future is a good sign," she said with a smile. "Combining it with the other two, well, I can see this strong power that you will possess in your future. It will change you and your life but this…is good. Serenity, peace, and joy. This infinity symbol..." her words trailed off before she noticed someone and stood. I glanced over my shoulder and followed suit as a woman entered the living room.
She was dressed in a black dress with gold lining and fancy embroidery and was wearing a black veil to cover her face, probably to hide her identity. There was a head chain on the veil to glamorize her look and she gestured for me to sit. I could see her long blonde locks curled and styled in fancy braids but I couldn't really see her face or how she looked like.
"I take it you are Selena?" I asked, sitting down. I noticed her red lips curled into a sweet smile as she sat gracefully in front of me.
"She is," Moira answered instead. "Please, finish your tea," she requested before leaving me with Selena. I could feel her penetrating gaze and felt like she could see through my soul. I cleared my throat, slightly awkward at the silence.
"It is a pleasure to meet you," I said politely. She took the three cards that I had chosen and tilted her head to the side before looking back at me. The cards erupted in blue flame and the redhead witch appeared again with a wooden box and took out an elegant looking knife with engraving of Greek letters on the blade.
"Your cup," she asked, and I handed over the cup and Selena placed the burning cards into the cup. She placed her hand outwards and I offered her my hand. She read incantations in ancient language before slicing my palm and hers. Taking my bleeding palm in hers over the flame, she was silent.
Is this it? Bringing Kol back to the living world?
"What you pray is nothing mere,
How you've astrayed from your dear,
For the devil to raise the man,
Back to the evil where it all began."
I snatched away my hand at the loud voice inside my head but her grip was strong. She repeated it in my head and I felt a burning in my palm and it intensified and spread throughout my body. She finally released my hand and I held it near my chest.
"What was that?" I asked, shocked and angry. I glanced over at Moira who walked towards Selena and touched her shoulder. I watched as her eyes went blank and she repeated the words in my head.
"I am not here for your bad poetry or your card games," I snapped at the witch and she just returned my glare calmly and I watched as the flames dimmed. I took a deep breath, finding myself getting annoyed at the silent witch and also the burning sensation of the cut still wasn't healing.
"Again and again, the cycle repeats,
Over and over, of lies and deceits,
Down this path, should you continue
Only bloodbath, awaits you."
I groaned at the loud voice in my head combined with Moira's monotone voice.
"Enough of this threat! You know why I am here. You went into troubles wanting me here. Now-" my words stopped as the witch took my hand harshly, and I felt him.
"I knew you wouldn't listen," came Kol's voice from behind me.
"Kol?" I asked, my eyes widened. I felt my emotions roared, finally seeing him after two months and he just chuckled.
"Hello darling," he said, and stepped towards me and sat next to me.
"This is not an illusion," I stated in amazement, glancing over at the witches. I had seen Kol multiple times in my delusions over the past months and also when Silas appeared as Kol and played with my head.
"No it is not," she said.
"There is a reason why I asked you not to bring me back," Kol told me firmly before sighing. He ran a hand through his tousled brown hair and smiled. "But I know how stubborn you can be, Vanessa Gilbert," he said, chuckling before pressing his lips on top of my head.
"I don't care," I said. "I need you," I told him and he nodded.
"I know," Kol said and kissed me softly. I could feel his warm lips against mine and my heart fluttered in happiness. "I supposed I'll see you soon," he said with a cheeky smile, and nodded to the witch. I glanced at her before realizing Kol was gone.
"So…you will do this?" I asked warily and she nodded without a word. She looked at Moira and I waited. They seemed to be exchanging words telepathically before Selena stood, smoothing down her dress with her unwounded hands.
"You haven't told me your price," I said and she shook her head, before exiting the living room and entered one of the rooms.
"There is a price but it is just a simple favor. Think about it carefully. About resurrecting Kol Mikaelson," she said. "When you are ready, she will find you," she said as she wrote something on the paper.
"So you're her translator?" I asked as she handed me the note with the poems.
"Something like that," she said, shrugging.
"Thank you," I said and headed back to my hotel, staring at the mystical words all day long.
"You sure you saw him?" Klaus asked.
"Yes, I can feel him. We kissed," I said.
"Well, if you can pay the price," Klaus said skeptically and I let out a heavy sigh.
"They didn't tell me the price. They are more concern about me making the right decision," I said exasperatedly.
"Well, Kol brings more chaos than well…peace," Klaus said, commenting about the tarot reading as well.
"You're not listening to me. What's up with you?" I asked.
"Marcel," he breathed in irritation.
"Do you want me to come?" I asked and Klaus shook his head.
"I can't have any weakness, sweetheart," he said and I raised an eyebrow. "Don't flatter yourself," he snapped and I laughed.
"Well if you want, I'm just a phone call away. They did say I'll possess great power in the future," I said and Klaus chuckled.
"In the future, love. Not yet," he reminded and I rolled my eyes.
"Whatever. I hate you, bye," I said, ending the video call and cutting off Klaus's chuckles.
I sighed, and read the poetry again.
What you pray is nothing mere,
How you are astray from your dear,
For the devil to raise the man,
Back to the evil where it all began.
Again and again, the cycle repeats,
Over and over, of lies and deceits,
Down this path, should you continue
Only bloodbath, awaits you.
I narrowed my eyes at the word and let out a groan, knowing where to meet the witch.
Mystic Falls, Virignia
"Damn, I wish I was wrong," I said, driving into Mystic Falls border with deep annoyance.
"I don't think so," Klaus's voice on my ear and I sighed. "Many evil was born there," he said, chuckling in amusement.
"I know. You Originals is what made me sure it was Mystic Falls," I said. "Damn, I thought it would be where Silas was entombed but…well, we were all born here," I said, shrugging.
"What about that ominous part about bloodbath and whatnot?" Klaus asked.
"Oh, I figured that out long ago," I said.
"Really?"
"Lies, deceits, bloodbath," I trailed off. "Sound familiar? You, Kol," I said and laughed. "No offense, but you know. Sounds like Mikaelson family drama," I said.
"I supposed," Klaus said with a huff.
"I've got to go. Sheriff's in town," I said, noticing Liz.
"Ah, send my love to her and her daughter, will you?" Klaus said and I rolled my eyes, ending the call.
"Vanessa," Liz said as I closed the car door and took off my shades. "What are you doing in town?"
"Oh relax, I'm not going to kill anyone," I said to her.
"The massacres three months ago-"
"Let bygones be bygones," I said, waving her off. "So I hope Elena's not here. I might try to rip her head off."
"They're in college. You didn't apply?" Liz asked and I raised an eyebrow at her, slightly amused. "I know you are still that little girl who would pick a fight with a boy twice her size because he bullied my Caroline. You are still that little girl who love to bake cookies at my place," she said and I watched how her blue eyes glistening.
"Well I was also the one who almost rip your heart out, Sheriff," I said and put on my shades. "Don't get too sentimental with me," I told her, opening the car door.
"Your friend Bonnie is dead," Sheriff said and I froze.
"So is my boyfriend," I told her before driving away.
Mystic Grill
"Vanessa," Matt looked at me in surprise as I walked towards the bar.
"Hi," I said with a genuine smile. "Scotch on the rocks," I told him.
"Why are you here?" Matt asked.
"For a drink," I answered slyly and he didn't look amused. "This was my home once," I said, shrugging.
"You showing up right now is not really the right time. What are you really-oh, crap," Matt muttered and I looked at him questioningly.
"The Gilbert twin has finally arrived. Here I thought you were going to miss the party!" Stefan called out as he walked and I grinned.
"You looked happy! What's up with you?" I asked, grinning at his carefree attitude. I went for a hug before releasing him.
"Nessie, that's not-"
"Stefan, I know," I cut Matt's words and crossed my arm. "Silas, long time no see," I said wryly.
"Smart girl," he said. "Can I buy you a drink?" he asked.
"No," I said and nodded at Matt. "I'll see you around," I said and turned to glare at Silas. "And I'll see you never."
"Wait," Silas said, catching my arm and I rolled my eyes as I glared at him. Silas smiled innocently at Matt before he ushered me to a table. "I want you to help me with something and I promise I'll return the favour," Silas said, forcing me to sit across him.
"So many people keep offering me stuff," I complained and called for a waitress. "Cheeseburger with fries and a glass of your blood," I compelled her.
"I'll have the same," Silas said and the waitress nodded with a smile.
"You want to bring back Kol for me?" I asked skeptically.
"Sure," Silas said and I narrowed my eyes at him.
"In return of?"
"I need to do locator spells and you can help me with that," Silas said and I narrowed my eyes at him. "You can trust me," Silas tried to convince me and I laughed.
"I really shouldn't be making deals with the devil-" I said and froze, realizing what I had just said.
"What?"
"For the devil to raise the man, back to the evil where it all began," I quoted and sighed. "So I guess you are the devil in the said prophecy," I groaned and Silas looked interested.
"What prophecy?" he asked and he looked at me, his forest green eyes wildered in excitement. "You've met with Selena?" he asked and I looked at him, shocked.
"What? How do you know?" I asked, surprised.
"Oh my god, I love you," Silas said to me and clasped his hands together. "Alright, cheeseburger and then locator spells!" he said enthusiastically, rubbing his hands together.
"So the cure now runs in Katherine's blood and she's kidnapped by a Traveller vampire, Qetsiyah linked you to Stefan and fried his brain so you can't do mind trick, you want to destroy the Other Side by destroying the anchor…" I summed it up as Silas ate his fries.
"And I have no idea what it looks like or where it is," Silas said.
"You've been here for three months. What have you been doing?" I asked playfully and he glared at me.
"Right back at you with resurrecting your boyfriend," he countered grudgingly and I rolled my eyes.
"How do you know about Selena?" I asked. "Who is she?"
"I've told you about Amara and I," Silas said.
"Yes, very boring and very anticlimactic. Although, I did like the plot twist where Qetsiyah screw you over," I commented and Silas gave me a look.
"Ha ha, very funny," Silas said, unamused. "Aren't you a little bit curious about where you come from?" Silas asked and I gaped at him, realizing it.
"I'm her doppelganger?" I asked, gaping at the newfound information. "No wonder she was covering her face. I'd have a bloody heart attack if she revealed her face right then and there."
"Selena was an Oracle back in my days and one of the most powerful witches, alongside me and Qetsiyah. So when you talked about prophecy, I assumed you two have already met," Silas explained.
"She sees the future? Well, she said she'll meet me when I'm ready," I told him.
"Great, so I know Selena is coming over so that's left with finding Katherine," Silas said.
"You can't do magic," I stated.
"Right, but she can," Silas said with a huge grin on his face. I turned to look over my shoulder and saw a blonde, with face features such as mine and I tilted my head back with a groan. Another doppelganger.
"My sweet darling Selena," Silas said, holding both of his hands in his heart before embracing the woman with the image of me.
"It's weird enough that the evil, lovesick psychopath looks like Stefan and now I have a witch with who writes poems looking like me," I said and Selena pulled away from Silas's embrace to look at me, amused.
"I thought it was funny," she replied silkily as she slid into the booth, sitting across me with Silas next to her. "Sorry I'm late," she said to Silas.
"Forgiven. Can you find Katherine?" Silas asked and Selena nodded.
"If you would," Selena said, and I held her hand. She cast the spell with the same language back in Greece and opened her eyes. Silas took her hand and kissed it, before thanking her.
"So I shall go after the cure and meanwhile…why don't you two get acquainted," Silas said and knocked on the table happily before leaving. I stared at the woman in front of me and groaned.
"I need another drink," I said to which she laughed.
"So why didn't you come directly to me? Why involved Tristan and the Strix?" I asked her. Based on the emails that Tristan and Moira had been exchanging, Moira had demanded that my wish to find a powerful witch to be granted by letting Tristan to lead me to Selena, after my initiation.
"I had business with the Strix. I had them searching for this," she said, pulling out a necklace with an oval gold locket, with silver intricate.
"An amulet?" I asked.
"Closed enough. The deal was they will acquire me this, in return of them contacting you first. So I let them," she said with a shrug.
"You already know what was going to happen," I said and she smiled.
"Not really. Future changes constantly," she said. "Have you heard of the butterfly effect? Even the smallest act and the smallest decision can have a great impact on the future."
"But you are an immortal, or else I wouldn't be here. How did you do magic back in Athens? And the locator spell," I asked.
"Being an immortal doesn't rip my gift of sight away. How I do magic is with this," she said showing me the necklace. "This is the only connection I have with magic and it allows me to do simple spells such as locator spells and lighting candles. For me to bring back your lover, I will need to take the cure, first," she explained.
"So it wasn't Silas who was going to bring Kol back?" I asked.
"Do you remember what the prophecy said?"
"Yes, for the devil to raise the man, back to the evil where it all began," I said.
"So your mind straight away goes to Silas?" she asked with a smile and I shrugged.
"I don't know…" I told her honestly.
"Sometimes, the devil is not the one with horns and red tail. It is in the mirror, looking at you," she said.
"I am really bad with literature and hidden meanings," I told her, getting annoyed.
"On the contrary, I think you are a bright girl," Selena praised. "Well, we need to find the anchor first, and then Silas needs to take the cure and then we will have to kill Qetsiyah," she said.
"Why? I mean, yeah, she's a vindictive bitch and all but do we really need to kill her?"
"Yes, she placed a curse on me upon finding out I had been going behind her back to help Silas and Amara."
"What curse?"
"No happy endings," she said simply. "My shadow selves that came before you suffered the same fate as I. So I don't think it was pure coincidence," she said.
"How did you know about us? Your shadow selves. Wait, don't tell me you've been alive all these years? For two thousand years?" I asked.
"I'm put to sleep by the Travelers but every time my shadow self is born, I will be forced to awaken, to look for them and to care for them. But yes, I am a two thousand year old powerful witch so I do have the power to bring Kol back. You don't have to worry about it," she said, waving me off.
"That's not it. So you are just going to help me? Just like that?" I asked her warily and she nodded, her blue eyes looking at me. Her gaze was open and honest.
"Just like that," she repeated.
"Why?"
"You have been in my dreams for over a decade, Vanessa. Cassandra for five centuries and Ada for ten. The one before her as well as another one. We are the caretaker of Silas and Amara's love. I thought the key to breaking the curse of shadow self was to have their doppelgangers reunited, so I bounded you to Elena as I bounded Ada to Tatia and Cassandra to Katerina. I've watched my shadow selves sacrifice their own happiness so that the two could be together. Until you. You were the one who keeps fighting with destiny. You refused to be what you're destined to be. You refused to let yourself suffer for someone else even if she was your sister," Selena said.
"Are you calling me selfish?" I asked, raising an eyebrow and she smiled.
"No, I'm not. You are the key to breaking the curse and you are on the right path. But it was never going to be smooth sailing from now on. You are not destined to ensure Stefan and Elena come together. You are destined for so much more," she said.
"I don't really believe in destiny, but okay," I said. "So what else do we need?"
"I'll need something of his," she said.
"Is this okay?" I asked, showing her my necklace with Kol' daylight ring and she smiled.
"Perfect," she said. "We'll do the spell at the place that he died as an Original vampire. And also, I need the blood of his killer."
"How much do you need?" I asked.
"Just a bowl," Selena said. Deep down I was relieved that I didn't have to drain Jeremy dry.
"Well, we're gonna have to kidnap my brother, then," I said. "Wait do you need to channel anything?"
"The death of two immortals would be more than enough," she said.
"Silas and you?" I asked cautiously and she rolled her eyes.
"Silas and Amara," Selena corrected.
"But Amara is dead," I said and she just shrugged.
"I'll tell you when we will do the spell. Until then, my sweet doppelganger" she said and left me to my thoughts.
"Well, did you hear that?" I asked to myself, hoping Kol was next to me. "We'll see each other soon."
A few days later, I had kept my eyes and ears closed to my so called friends. I had my car parked near the Salvatore Boarding House, eavesdropping on them. I called Selena and she answered after one ring.
"Amara took the cure, she's in Salvatore's basement," I said.
"They have Amara? So where is Silas?" Selena asked.
"He's taking the bus," I said, from what I had eavesdropped. "He also said he wasn't going to bring Bonnie back."
"Well, that's their problem," Selena said indifferently.
"I can trust you right? You're not just going to go back on your words like Silas did with them?" I asked her.
"Yes, Vanessa. I am nice. Not all immortals are like Silas," she joked.
"Well, he also told them to kill her. Didn't he love her?" I asked, confused.
"Must be trouble in paradise," she said. "Alright, I'm here," she said before someone knocked on the window of my car. I rolled my eyes and stopped the engine.
"That was fast," I said.
"So what's your plan?" she asked me. "Really? You're just gonna walk in there?" she asked, prompting me to laugh.
"No," I denied. "I was gonna knock," I said playfully and she glared at me. I knocked on the doors but entered it nevertheless. Stefan, Damon, Elena and Jeremy were in the parlor and I stopped in my tracks as they turned to me.
"Oh hey you guys," I said sweetly. "Heard Bonnie died. Sorry about that," I said feigning sympathy.
"What do you want?" Damon asked. I entered the parlor and headed for the bourbon, pouring myself a glass. Selena walked past them as their attention was on me, down to the cellar.
"So I heard Silas refused to bring Bonnie back and I heard about that little plan of yours?" I said, sipping on the alcohol.
"Again, what do you want?" Damon asked, annoyed.
"I want Qetsiyah dead. Not to ruin your plan or anything but…I supposed I can be benevolent enough to let her swap Bonnie to become the anchor before I kill her," I said.
"Why?" Elena asked.
"Sis, I'm not even gonna look at you. You're revolting," I said. "You let Stefan suffered for the whole summer, drowning over and over? That's so cruel. Even I treat my ex-boyfriends better than that," I said.
"What the hell?" Damon muttered, hearing Amara screamed and I quickly snapped his neck before he could vamp sped to the cellar.
"Relax," I said. "Just old friends catching up," I told them.
"What did you do?" Jeremy asked, worriedly.
"Someone wants the cure, and I was just helping her," I said and heard Selena locking the cellar. "Okay, that's all. Bye! Oh don't forget to tend to her wounds," I said, before leaving the house with Selena.
"So what now?" I asked.
"I supposed they will do it tonight. So I just have to prepare some stuff for the spell. If you could be my errand girl, I will need the blood of Silas and Amara once they are dead," Selena said.
"Alright," I said, feeling nervous. Anything could go wrong, but I won't let it.
"Selena," Qetsiyah said, upon seeing me.
"Wrong doppelganger, but we need to talk," I said, pulling out a knife, the same one that had sliced my palm back in Athens.
"Right, I don't care. I won," she said smugly.
"What pathetic life you've must lead," I commented and she scoffed.
"More pathetic than you? I didn't curse her. She cursed herself by loving a monster. And you are making the same mistake as hers. You think they are redeemable. You think behind the darkness there is light. There isn't. Once a monster, always a monster," Qetsiyah said scornfully. I clenched my jaw, trying hard to not let her words affect me.
"You're right. Once a monster, always a monster," I said before stabbing her in the stomach.
"True love prevails…universe be damned," she whispered to herself before I let her fall down the floor. I sighed and listened with my vampire hearing to find my brother.
I found Bonnie and Jeremy in front of the fireplace, kissing.
"Sorry to interrupt," I said, and Jeremy shielded Bonnie from me. I rolled my eyes at his action. "I'm not gonna hurt you, I'm just gonna borrow my lil bro for a while," I said to Bonnie, and grabbed Jeremy before she could react. We reached our burned house seconds later and sadly, it was just an empty lot now.
"What the hell?" Jeremy asked as I shoved him.
"You think you're the only one trying to bring your significant other back?" I asked.
"Nessie, what are you going to do?" Jeremy asked, slightly terrified.
"I just need your blood," Selena told him calmly and I handed her the knife. She slit Jeremy's arm and he grunted.
"The least you can do after killing my boyfriend," I said spitefully.
"Nessie, I love you. I know I shouldn't kill Kol but-"
"But what? Elena made you do it?" I asked him harshly. "I cannot look at you. You two betrayed me in the worst possible way," I told him, my voice shaking. I bit my wrist and shoved it to his mouth and his cuts healed.
"You may go," I said emotionlessly, not looking at him and he just stood there. He seemed tortured as if he wanted to make amends right there and then but finally decided against it.
"I want you and Kol to be happy. I really do," he said and finally walked away. I could feel his eyes on me and I ignored it. "I love you, sis." I heard him say and I took a deep breath.
"Cold," Selena commented as she drew a celtic symbol of Triskelion with Silas and Amara's blood that I had collected, on the ground where Kol had died.
"My own family stabbed me in the heart when they staked Kol. And you say I'm cold?" I asked and she just smirked.
"This is a Triskelion, the spiral of life. Life, death and rebirth. Past, present and future," she said silkily, placing Kol's daylight ring as a symbol of life and past, the bowl with Jeremy's blood as death and present and she looked at me pointedly, asking me to stand at the spiral where rebirth and future represented.
Selena stood in front of the Triskelion and took a deep breath before chanting in Aramaic. "Aenoa ob ad'moa hoae d'olem. Aspes ae ootaq notoa bhodea. Deam ob ad'moa dqo ulaohy. Aenoa aep 'aqed kuon aenuon aapnoa d'khay b'eol moa. Deam ob ad'moa dqo ula ohy. Aenoa aep 'aqed kuon aenuon aapna aak znoa aenuon aayt."
There was no wind howling or candles blazing, just peace and serenity. The night went still and I held a hand over my mouth, my eyes welling with tears as I watched Kol stood in the middle of the Triskelion, in the flesh.
"Hello darling," he said and I let out a gasp of joy as I hugged him tight. "Thank you," he said to me gratefully.
"You're here," I said in joy as I tightened the hug, feeling the warmth of his body against me. He kissed me deeply before sighing, his eyes closed as his forehead pressed against mine.
"I love you," he told me and I glared at him, smacking him in the arm. "What?" he asked.
"That's for lying to me," I said, sulking and he just hugged me.
"Thank you," he said to Selena and she nodded.
"I can't say how thankful I am," I said and she smiled.
"I am happy to do it for you," she said. "If I can have a word with her for a minute?" she asked Kol and Kol nodded. Selena took me a little bit far away than Kol and removed her necklace.
"This is for you. I figured I'd be dead and this is a powerful talisman. I'd rather have my favorite doppelganger have it than letting it rot in dirt," Selena said and I looked at her, speechless.
"Thank you," I said.
"Open it," she said. I opened the locket and there was a small vial with dark red liquid.
"What is it?" I asked.
"It's the cure. Once I had it in my veins, I figured I'd cook up something for you. As a gift. You can do whatever you want with it," she said and I closed the locket and wore the necklace.
"Really, thank you," I told her and she smiled, before pulling me into an embrace.
"Again and again, the cycle repeats,
Over and over, of lies and deceits,
Down this path, you have decided,
Only my prayers will keep you guided."
She whispered and kissed my cheek.
"Enjoy your forever, my sweet shadow self," she said, smiling genuinely that it reached her beautiful blue eyes and I nodded at her. I felt sad. She was like a part of me, I supposed.
"So, where to?" Kol asked, wrapping an arm around me.
"Your arms," I answered cheekily and he chuckled, twirling me into a dip before kissing me hard.
So Kol is back! They will spend some time together before they are dragged into New Orleans. Oh well, the story has to keep going. I'm still deciding when shall they make their entrance to NOLA. How do you like Selena?