Title: New Attractions
Disclaimer: I don't own the Flash.
Pairings: Barry/OC, Barry/Iris, Iris/Eddie and more.
Rating: T for teens
Author's Note: I have decided to finish up this story since it was one of the first stories I wrote. My writing style has changed drastically since the beginning of the story (I know the POV switches in the first few chapters are exhausting to read). Perhaps some day I will revamp this story and rewrite those first few chapters to make it easier to read as I was pretty young and just starting out when I wrote them, but I don't have any plans to do so in the near future. This story will have approximately three more chapters and a full epilogue or four chapters and quick epilogue. (The chapters won't be as short as this one).
Chapter 16: The Return of Kol
Stefan calls Klaus. "Stefan Salvatore, two calls in one day. I'd almost think we were friends."
"We need your help again. We found out your brother is alive, and we need him here as soon as possible."
"And what do I get out of this?"
"What do you want?"
"You Stefan. I am in need of a right-hand man in New Orleans. Elijah is a bit preoccupied and once Kol finds out your sister is alive; he'll be distracted once again."
"Deal. As soon as my sister is safe, I'll leave for New Orleans."
"Kol will be there soon."
Stefan re-enters the room. "Klaus is informing Kol. It would be faster if your friend with the portal could go get him." Barry nods and they both leave to speak to Cisco.
Cisco arrives in the apartment with Kol. "Never thought I'd see the day the Salvatores came begging for my help. So, what exactly is it that the two of you need? And why should I give it to you considering you lot killed me?"
"It's not us that needs something. It's Ashmi," Stefan says and moves aside so Kol can see Ashmi's body lying on the table.
"She's alive…" Kol says shocked, "That's impossible. Klaus told me she was dead."
"He told you that, because I asked him to," Stefan says guiltily.
"I want to be angry but right now I couldn't care less about you, just tell me how to save her," Kol replies hurriedly.
"We need your blood," Damon says.
Kol nods and moves forward and offers Bonnie his hand. She slashes his hand, and he lets the blood spill into the bowl.
She says the incantation. "Nos sanguinem hostium sanguine purus sanguis sanguinem fratris amantem. Imperium ei ad sanandum uti in medio eius."
Ashmi gasps as she opens her eyes.
"Stefan," Ashmi breathes out and goes to hug her brother, "I thought I'd never see you again." He embraces his sister.
"I know the feeling." Damon hugs his sister after Stefan and Ashmi break apart. Bonnie is next and hugs her tightly.
"Barry," Ashmi says, her face lighting up. He moves closer and embraces her. She sighs as she settles in his arms.
She spots Jeremy out of the corner of her eye, shifting awkwardly. She walks up to him and punches his shoulder.
"I'm sorry," Jeremy says, a tear sliding down his cheek, "For everything. I just…"
She throws her arms around him. "It's okay… I remember now."
His eyes widen. "You remember everything?"
"I do," Ashmi smiles at him sadly, "And I forgive you. We'll find another way to save Elena. I know we will." Jeremy nods gratefully.
"Do I get a hug too, love?" Kol says.
"Kol?" Ashmi asks shocked before she faints.
Ten minutes later, Ashmi wakes up.
"Look, we need to head back to Mystic Falls. There's something going on," Stefan says, "We'll be back soon. Jeremy and Bonnie are coming with us."
Ashmi nods. "Text me when you reach Mystic Falls."
Stefan kisses her forehead, and they leave.
Barry hands her a glass of water and she takes a sip.
"Should I get going too?" Kol asks.
"Kol… I…" Ashmi tries to find the words.
"I understand," Kol smiles at her, "You forget I'm much much older than you." Ashmi laughs.
"We'll have another lifetime together, my love," Kol kisses her cheek before speeding away.
"So that was the love of your life?" Barry asks nervously.
"Another life… Right now, I'm in love with someone else," Ashmi stands up and walks closer to him.
Barry stands up and starts approaching her. "Oh, who might that be?"
"I think you might know him," Ashmi teases, "Kinda dorky, loves to play superhero, incredibly handsome."
She takes a step closer to him as she lists each adjective. Ashmi is standing so close to him that he feels her breath on him.
"You know, I have a feeling he's in love with you too," Barry says before leaning down and capturing her lips with his.
Author's Note: I would like to thank RyuuRaikou, Nerd Alert, Guest(s), and everyone else who reviewed.
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