As always if you've seen it before I don't own it. I'm so glad I was able to get this chapter up today the little hasn't been sleeping and well that's when I write. Next update may be a couple days we have a pretty bad tropical storm headed towards us so I may lose WiFi. Thank you for reading hope you enjoy.
Alexis's povIt's been two days since the bonfire and I haven't been sleeping, I mean I have but it's been broken and full of nightmares. Animal attacks, murders of crows chasing me and for some reason ice blue eyes staring at me from the shadows, what can it all mean? When I finally rolled out of bed I checked the clock, 7:30 a.m. I headed downstairs in my pajamas, there was a news report on the tv about a couple of hikers being attacked, most likely by the same animal that attacked Vikki.
"Morning." Elena yawned as she walked to the fridge looking perfect as always, "Bonnie said she needed to talk with you."
"About what?" I asked as I grabbed some bread to make toast.
"I don't know, something her grams said."
"I'm not sure I want to have that conversation, her grams scares the hell out of me."
Just then Jenna came downstairs, rushing into the kitchen looking frazzled, "Hair up or down?"
"Up, unless you're going for the boozy housewife look." Elena giggled.
"What are you so dressed up for?" I asked.
"Parent teacher conference about Jeremy."
"Well that should be fun," I got up to put my plate in the sink, "Where is Jeremy? If he doesn't get his butt down here we're going to be late."
"He's already gone. Something about a project in woodshop he needed to finish... there is no wood shop is there?" Jenna looked at both of us defeated.
"Nope." I said and headed upstairs to get ready.
The day droned on for what felt like forever, I'm so glad I only have two classes with Elena and Stefan because if I had to witness them making love eyes at each other much longer I was going to actually vomit.
I'm so glad this day is over I honestly can't wait to get in my bed. "Alexis." I jumped as a hand grabbed my shoulder. "Holy shit Bonnie! Give me a heart attack why don't ya." I looked at Bonnie and she gave me a smile.
"Grams said she really needs to talk to you, would you mind stopping by before the festival tonight?"
Fuck I forgot about the comet... I swear this town has more festivals than stars hollow. I looked at Bonnie and just decided to give in, her grams is not someone you can say no to long.
"Yeah I'll stop by on my way to The Grill, you think she'd be home now?" I said.
"Oh I'm sure, she's been bugging me to talk to you for DAYS."
"Ok then, I guess I'll see you guys later." I got into my truck and headed towards Sheila's. When I got there she was waiting on the porch, I'm sure Bonnie called her to let her know I was on my way. I walked up to the porch, "Hey Ms. Bennett, Bonnie said you were looking for me."
"I have, but I knew you'd come by when you were ready." She looked me up and down, "How have you been feeling since the accident?"
"Honestly? Weird, strange dreams, uneasy feelings that I just can't shake." As the words came out I was reminded of the shiver the night I shook Stefan's hand.
"Well there is a good reason for that, you my dear, are special. Come in I'll make some tea and explain."
As I walked into the house that I'd spent so much of my life in I took everything in, the way the living room always smells like herbs, the hundreds of pictures of Bonnie growing up scattered with ones including Elena, Caroline and myself, we used to all be so close. I sat down on the couch as Sheila brought in some tea. She handed me a cup and started to speak, "So I'm sure you know by now that Bonnie has certain magical talents and as much as she wants to fight it, she is a born witch. She'll come to accept these gifts in time."
"I have heard a few of her psychic predictions." I reply not to sure where this conversation is headed, I'm sure I sounded nervous.
"Well you my dear are a rarity, see let me explain, a witch is normally born from light and life however in some cases individuals who have a near death experience or in your case die and then are revived bring some of the afterlife with them."
I know my face was conveying the same amount of confusion I felt, "Ok... so what does that all mean for me?"
"Well if you'll let me I'd like to teach you how to harness that power, I'd like you to come by when I do training sessions with Bonnie."
"Umm yeah I can do that, thank you for the tea Sheila but I probably should get going to the festival." Truth is I needed time to process all this new information. Part of me felt like this lady was starting to lose her sanity, the other part was jumping up and down at the possibility of being magical. If there was anything Sheila knew about, it was magic.
When I got to the grill I walked up to the bar and ordered a burger.
"Don't they have food at the festival?" The voice was familiar but I couldn't place it. I turned around just in time to see those icy blue eyes.
"I mean if you want to live off corn dogs and funnel cakes be my guest, I'm getting real food." I turned back around and took a drink of my coke trying to ignore the gorgeous man behind me, clearly still trying to get my attention. "Can I help you?"
"You could hang out with me? Maybe educate me on this comet coming through." He touched my arm and it literally felt like fire. I jerked backwards and just stared "Um, no. I'm eating, making an appearance with my friends and going home. Sorry I'm boring, but I'm sure you can flirt your way to finding another tour guide." I grabbed my bag and headed out back, pulled out my bowl and took a hit.
"You know that's illegal right?" Damon had followed me outside. "I might just have to tell the sheriff. "
"Seriously dude put a fucking bell on. What is with you? Can you not take a hint?"
He got right in my face, I felt like we were having a staring contest, "I know you think about me," he said not breaking eye contact, "you even want to kiss me." he leaned in and I leaned back.
"Whoa there stalker, I'm going to need you to back off." I pushed him away grabbing my things I ran inside please don't follow me, please don't follow me. When I got inside I found Elena and the gang and sat down.
"Seriously Alexis?" Elena looked at me like I had just slapped her.
"What's your problem?" I said.
"Oh my god between you staying stoned and Jeremy dealing, I'm going to be the only sibling without a criminal record." She snapped
"Jesus Elena, back off, I don't need this shit right now."
"Fine you want to be a failure and act like the cool stoner chick be my guest."
Just as I was about to say something sure to make her cry, Matt came running up, "Hey have you guys seen Vikki?" All of us looked at each other "No, not since she was talking to Jeremy." Elena replied. Matt's face said it all, he was worried.
"It's fine," I said, grabbing Matt's shoulder, "we can split up and look for her." With that we all got up and went to find Vikki.
I checked all the normal places around The Grill where she normally hangs out. The roof we smoke up there together, I'll bet that's where she went. I went back into The Grill and snuck up the stairs. What I saw next I was not prepared for.