Chapter 25: Dark Object/Meteorite?
Salvatore Boarding House
[Damon's POV]
I disconnect the call. My wife is going to drive me crazy. "Charlie, your daughter has gotten herself into something. Silas is holding her in one of the Mystic Falls caves. She wants me to find Amara and bring her to Silas. She wants you to join us in this insanity."
[Charlie's POV]
After Damon disengages his call with Bella; I am biting the side of my lip to not laugh at him. I notice he didn't say 'my wife', but referred to Bella as 'my daughter'. Bella didn't land herself in the situation, she was brought into it. He just needs to vent.
"Damon, Silas has no reason to hurt her. He has to realize that she practices powerful magic. He just doesn't realize what kind. He needs her help. By now she has given him a 'truth stone'. Let's call a meeting of the family and find out where Amara is and how we can swap her out for Katherine Pierce."
[Charlotte's POV]
The visions about the Dark Object are jumbled. This thing has 'dark magic' and/or destructive energy as its very essence. Witches are all about balance between the polarities of destructive versus constructive magic. This thing throws everything off. It is a part of our world now; we just have to find a way to balance the magic. There is enough Leylock energy at this hub to help us accomplish this task.
It will take as many of the practitioners of the various forms of magic to help us. The problem we face is how do we contact the practitioners of various kinds of magic? Other types of magic seem to be repressed by this thing. It could be the reason for the buildup of Leyline energy. This damn thing causes more questions than answers. Freya and Bella are right in thinking that the 'Other Side' is somehow connected to its magic.
I am joining the group that wants to kick Esther Mikaelson's ass. Qetsiyah is up there on my list too. Witches have a responsibility to maintain balance, not create mayhem. Vampires as a species would have come about one way or another. Mankind as a species is very destructive. We need Vampires and other supernaturals to control excessive human population growth and to keep humans from blowing up the planet. Esther trying to wipe out an established species is insanity and goes against the 'Balance of Nature' rule of witches. I'm not ranting because I am a vampire. Magic evolves over time meeting specific needs of the planet we live on. Playing 'God' doesn't help matters.
[Freya's POV]
"Henrik this will be your room." I show him a room overlooking the garden, there is a small sitting room attached that we can convert into a library/study/workshop for him.
"Thanks Freya," he hugs me.
"Do you know why we had to hold onto you to break through from the 'Other Side' and what was that popping sound we heard?"
"That was my magic. I needed you both to ground the spell linking me from the 'Other Side'. I wanted to make sure that I couldn't be traced by witches once I crossed over. Mother is becoming more insane by the day. I'm not sure what is influencing her mentally. She is fixated on bringing Mikael back across the barrier to the 'Other Side'."
"Killing off the 'Originals' will kill off all of the vampires they sired. Mikael would be killed too, even though he has been further enhanced by magic to become a Vampire hunter. Doesn't she realize that?" I point out.
"I told you she is really insane."
I reach over to hug my baby brother. "Henri, I really missed you. I can't wait to see the reactions of our other siblings when they realize you have returned."
He has tears in his eyes as he hugs me back. "I really missed being with all of you."
Mystic Falls Underground Cave
[Bella's POV]
"Silas, you are the best person to find and subdue Katherine Pierce. I will contact you when we have located and freed Amara through your truth stone." I offer hoping he won't resist this suggestion. "I just need to get with Freya to determine what kind of witch binding spell Qetsiyah used to bind her as the anchor in the first place: then we can figure out a way to swap her out with her replacement without harming Amara."
"I am going to go back to the boarding house and ask everyone to pool information on how to accomplish the swap and gather things we need to help you both heal. I will contact you with our plan."
He nods at me. I port back to the boarding house drawing room.
Salvatore Boarding House
[Damon's POV]
Bella ports into the corner of the room by the windows. I vamp to her hugging her to me. I check her over for wounds. I feel a small knot on the back of her head, a snarl escapes. The scents clinging to her are werewolf, another vampire and cave dankness. Another growl escapes me. She taps me on the chest. "I'm going to be fine. I'm here with you now. Thank god Silas has no more luck than you do at influencing my mind." I waggle my brows at her. "That's not mind control that is you being you." Her banter is calming me down. She really is ok or she will be after I get her in the shower. I gently pick her up in my arms and carry her to our bedroom. It's time to spend some quality time together.
Forbes Residence
[Caroline's POV]
I am so mad at Tyler, why did he have to make me call Bella just so he could grab her. Stefan is missing. Elena isn't speaking to me. I keep trying to reach Bonnie on her cell; it must be turned off or something. What the heck is going on? Mom has to work extra shifts, there is something else going on in Mystic Falls but no one is talking. Not knowing anything is driving me crazy.
I am going to talk to Damon. He might be mad at me for helping Elena and Tyler, but I want him to know that I didn't know Bella would be snatched. I like her. Hopefully when this mess is straightened out Bella and I will be able to sit down and have a long chat. I drive to the Grille; maybe I can catch him or one of the 'family' here.
Salvatore Boarding House
[Jasper's POV]
I am standing outside of Bella and Damon's rooms. Damon opens the door and motions for me to come with him. When we are just outside the garden level doors he states, "Bella was grabbed by Tyler Lockwood, his scent was still on her."
I nod and follow him. We vamp speed to the Lockwood estate. Tyler is on the phone with Caroline, she is blessing him out for using her to grab Bella. Damon approaches him from the front; I move in back to knock him out. He may have been compelled to grab Bella, but we are going to make sure he knows not to hurt her again. We take him to the caves and Damon calls Freya to meet us here. Tyler is going to spend a few days thinking over a few things. None of the family are happy about Bella's kidnapping.
Mystic Falls: Underground Cave
[Tyler Lockwood's POV]
I can barely open my left eye. I'm chained to the walls of the cave with Titanium bindings. The entrance is spelled so no one can rescue me. My body feels every bruise. I am a fast healer but whatever spell Freya used makes my skin feel like I have been bitten by a thousand fire ants. I know I deserve this. I could have been less rough when I grabbed Bella for Silas. I know now she is very important to a lot of people that will take great delight in making my life miserable, if I ever screw up again. I just pray they let me out of here before the next full moon.
The Mystic Grille
[Niklaus POV]
It is very curious the amount of information you can gain sitting at a bar nursing a glass of top shelf whiskey. Caroline walks in and sits at the bar in front of Matt Donovan. "Matt have you seen Tyler?" He shakes his head 'no' as he hands a drink to the waitress. "He grabbed Bella and she has a knot on her head. I need to find him before he gets himself killed." I already knew about Tyler, maybe I can gain the lady's favor by taking her to him.
"Caroline, may I be of service? I know where the whereabouts of your friend. I can take you to visit him, if you wish?"
She looks startled. "Thank you, I would appreciate that."
I stand up, putting her hand on my arm as we leave the Grille. I sense we are not being observed. "Caroline, please close your eyes for a moment. She looks at me puzzled but complies." I use Leyline energy to take us to the cave. She opens her eyes startled.
Mystic Falls: Underground Cavern
"Where are we?"
"Tyler is being detained here for the time being. The family isn't happy at his treatment of Bella. We consider her to be a member of the family. He left a knot on the back of her head when he grabbed her for Silas. Each member of the family wants a chat with him before he is released. I see no reason not to grant your wish to express your feelings about his behavior."
"Tyler, wake up you have company." From the back of the cave I can hear his groan.
[Caroline's POV]
I hear movement in the back of the cave. I go around the corner and see Tyler in chains. "Tyler, what did you do? I can understand being 'mind controlled' but to hurt Bella? What is happening to you to be so callous? You have really pissed off the wrong people this time." He glares at me.
"Let go of the anger Tyler, it will eat you alive. When that happens I will lose a good friend." I feel the tears on my cheek. Everyone is leaving me.
He looks at me repentant, "Caroline, I …"
"Don't say you are sorry, you really aren't. I know you can't be the 'old' Tyler I grew up with. But you can change your attitude and become a better person. Everyone has the ability to change their way of thinking. Instead of feeling sorry for yourself, master the change in your life or you will go down a very dark path of destruction and I will lose one of my best friends forever."
"Caroline…" I shake my head no and turn away from him. "Nik, please take me back to my house."
He nods. We leave the cave Tyler is in and he puts my hand on his arm once more.
Forbes Residence
I blink we are at the back door of my house. "Thank you for letting me see him." Niklaus takes my hand and lightly kisses my knuckles. "I am glad I could be of service, my lady." I blink again and he is gone.
I really want to know how he does that.