"You know about that?"
"What inheritance?"Elijah and Elena asked at the same time, although while Elena's question was directed at Jonas, the Vampire had directed his question and gaze firmly on the Doppelganger Witch.
"It's not really an inheritance."Elena said to Elijah before looking back at Jonas."How do you know?"
"It's radiating off of you in waves, Miss. Gilbert."Jonas stated calmly."You'll most likely be very powerful in the next month or so."He said said, shocking Elena
"It is?"Elena asked and Jonas nodded firmly.
"Maybe we should sit down and talk about this, along with our plan to get rid of Klaus for good?"Elijah suggested and Elena could see that he was frustrated and curious about this new piece of information for him. Jonas and Luka sat back down on the couch they were siting on before and Elijah guided Elena to sit opposite the Martins, and sat closely next to her.
Elena, who put her shoulder side bag on the floor near her feet, glanced up at him before looking at the Martins."So, how is this going to work?"Elena asked, glancing between all three men."I mean, I understand that for Klaus to become a Hybrid, he needs a Full Moon, the Moonstone, a Werewolf, a Witch or Warlock, a Vampire, and the Human Petrova Doppelganger."Elena listed what Klaus needed to have to do the Ritual."How do you save my Sister and kill Klaus when he becomes invincible?"Elena raised an eyebrow at them."Oh, did I forget to mention that my Sister's Witch, Bonnie Bennett is trying to find a way to remove the Spell on the Moonstone..."Elena trailed off and gave them a look."I know that there is no way to remove the Spell. I've looked, so that means that you somehow got Slater to lie."Elena looked up at Elijah when she said that and he smirked at her.
"Smart Little Witch."Elijah said, pleased to know that Elena did her research.
"Well,"Jonas said, turning Elena's and Elijah's attention back to him."Klaus already has his Witch,"Elena's eyes narrowed at the way Jonas said his. He sounded upset and furious about something."he'll have the Full Moon, and when we get our hands on the Moonstone, whenever and however that will come into our hands..."Jonas trailed off, looking at Elena.
"Don't give me that look. Emily already tried to take it and is now stuck inside the house."Elena smirked slightly as she explained what happened as cryptically as possible."She can't leave and they tried to do the same with me, but considering the fact that I'm a Witch with Doppelganger Blood Properties, my Magic is much stronger then Bonnie's is."Jonas sighed but nodded in understanding.
"When Klaus has everything in his grasp, he will kill the Werewolf first, followed by the Vampire, and finally, Emily will be used last."Elijah stated and Elena didn't miss the way Luka's eyes darkened, as if he cared about someone he didn't know."She will, as you know, be drained of all of her blood, she will die."
"But you said-I know what I said."Elijah quickly cut her off and gave Elena a look that told her that he didn't like being interrupted.
"Five hundred years ago, I had a Witch create a Elixir to save Katerina's life, however, I'm sure you know that Katerina took her life into her own hands."Elijah stated."When your Sister drinks the Elixir, and allows Klaus to kill her, she will be dead and then she won't. Meanwhile, Klaus will be in between the stage of Wolf and Human form, Jonas and Luka, who will hopefully be able to Channel the power of a hundred, or over, will be able to either weaken him or kill him."Elijah paused, allowing Elena some time to let the information sink in before he continued explaining."If he manages to weaken Klaus instead of being able to kill him, I will make the finishing blow."
"But in the end, Emily will be dead."Elena stated more then said questionably.
"But not for long. It's like waking up as Vampire, only it takes longer."Luka explained.
"But she'll still be dead. I can't have her actually dying."Elena stated.
"Why?"Luka asked in confusion.
"Because when Emily dies, Elena will come into her full inheritance by becomes the last Petrova Witch. She will have unlocked what hasn't been unlocked in nearly seven hundred years."Jonas stated."I thought that it was just a myth but seeing you stand here and feeling it radiate off of you in waves..."Jonas trailed off and Elena looked away from Luka's and Elijah's curious eyes burning drills in her head.
"What hasn't been unlocked in nearly seven hundred years?"Elijah asked, looking at Jonas but the Martin Warlock gave him a look that said it wasn't his place to say anything.
"Remember what I told you about Katherine's Great-Great Grandfather?"Elena asked Elijah, still not looking at anyone.
"That he gained all of the Petrova Magic after his Mother and Siblings died."Elijah stated and raised an eyebrow at Elena."What of him? Elena, what aren't you telling us?"
Elena licked her lips and turned to look back at Elijah."Katherine's Great-Great Grandfather was born two hundred years before she was born."
"That's impossible."Elijah said without missing a beat and looked at Elena closely but her heartbeat didn't skip a beat. She was being honest. She was serious."How?"
"It's got to do with these Ancient Supernatural Creatures, ones that are truly considered a Myth, a few that are connected to the Elements, like Dryads, Leviathans, Sylphs... and the Phoenixs."Elena said, biting her lip."My Family is somehow connected to the Phoenixs through one of my very ancient Ancestors, something about a the first Petrova merging with bird made of pure fire upon her death, she was about to crucified apparently and she came back with the powers of a Phoenix. She was Immortal."
"Until?"Luka asked and everyone looked at him."What? We all know that no one can be truly Immortal."
"Until she had a child. When the child was born, they shared what was called the Eternal Flame. Neither of them could access it though unless one of them died."Elijah pursed his lips."It's connected in each and every Petrova until their deaths."Elena paused, letting it sink in."When they die, what's little of what they had of the flame goes to the next oldest Petrova. If all of them die and if someone tries to kill the last Petrova, the Eternal Flame keeps them alive until they have a child of their own."Elena explained."And before you ask, no, Katherine is not Immortal, she turned before her Family died and her Daughter became the last of the Petrova Bloodline, making her Immortal before she had kids of her own."
"That's why you were going to Sacrifice yourself to Klaus."Elijah said in realisation."Once you died, Emily would have become Immortal."Elena nodded."And even if she dies for a few hours or so, you'll still become Immortal."
"And be alone for all of Eternity."Elena added.
"You're never going to have children?"Luka asked, eyes wide.
"Not interested in having kids. I don't even think I'll be a good Mother."Elena stated and Elijah frowned heavily.
"What about Emily? She'll come back Human, so won't she have kids that can continue on the Petrova Legacy?"Luka questioned Elena, but the short haired Doppelganger shook her head no.
"No, the Eternal Flame is said to be like a being of it's own, Luka. Even if Emily came back a Human, the Flame would have already left her body and would have transferred to Elena, there's no take backs."Jonas explained calmly to Luka, who looked dumbfounded."Like she said, the Flame is shared between Parent and Child, or Children. It's like a gene that is genetically passed down in the Family."
Hours later, Elena and Jonas were looking through some Grimoires that would set Stefan free, while Elijah merely read the Grimoire slash Journal of Katherine's Great-Great Grandfather, and how he went about life being a Warlock with Immortality. As for Luka, Jonas had sent his son to go to their house and hadn't returned yet.
Apparently Jonas had some Journals that had information on the Petrova Family and the Immortal Powers of the Phoenix. Elijah cheeked the time on his watch and realised that he had to meet up with Jenna. Turning to the Witch and Warlock, who were whispering furiously at one another, Elijah cleared his throat to gain their attention and they looked up at him with raised eyebrows.
"I believe that it is time that you head home, Elena."Elijah said calmly and Elena raised an eyebrow at him as he walked over to her."It's getting late and I'm meeting with your Aunt Jenna. So I will see you later tonight."Elijah explained, handing over her Ancestor's Book.
"Why?"Elena asked as she stood up, taking her books with her and put them in her bag, along with the one Elijah had given back."Why are you meeting with my Aunt Jenna?"
"I'm meeting with your Aunt because I'm pretending to be a writer who is doing some research on small towns in Virginia and it's the most easiest way to get into your house."Elijah explained, smiling at Elena."I need to have a little chat with your Sister but afterwards, I would like to speak with you and by the time I'm done chatting with Emily, Jonas will have hopefully found a Spell that will get the younger Salvatore out of the Tomb."Elena pursed her lips, wanting to stay and help the older Warlock, but when she glanced at the time on her phone, she realised that it was getting late into the afternoon.
"Fine, but knock on my window."Elijah raised an eyebrow at her."It only has Barrier and Protection Spells against Vampires on it. My door and doorknob however are covered in Vervain, along with Barrier and Protection Spells."Elena explained and Jonas and Elijah looked at her in confusion."Damon tried to get inside my head when I was sleeping and he tried a few other things."Elena shuddered and she didn't notice that Elijah's eyes had flashed in silent rage."Goodbye Dr. Martin."Elena said to Jonas, who nodded.
"Goodbye, Miss. Gilbert. Get home safely."Jonas replied before Elijah led Elena out to her car.
"Get home safely, Lovely Elena."Elijah said as they came to a stop by Elena's car.
"I will."Elena said as she unlocked her car and put her bag in the passenger seat before she turned back to Elijah."Thank you."
"Whatever for?"Elijah asked, raising an eyebrow at her.
"For believing me, for believing what Katherine gave me about her Great-Great Grandfather, about the fact that very soon, I'm going to be Immortal after Klaus kills Emily."Elena rambled and blushed when she realised that and saw the amusement in Elijah's eyes, however, there was also hints concern in his eyes.
"Immortality is something hard to comes to terms with, especially when you don't have a choice."Elijah said gently, as if hinting at something and Elena rose an eyebrow.
"Are you asking me if I really want to become Immortal or not?"Elena asked, pursing her lips.
"You have the choice of becoming Immortal or having a child and losing that Immortality, Elena."Elijah stated."Immortality is forever."He added after a second
"And a Human lifespan is short."Elena countered."I told you and the Martins before, I don't think I'll be a good Mother."
"Do you truly believe that?"Elijah asked, eyes narrowed.
"Yes, I do..."Elena snapped and trailed off."You wanna help me live, Elijah?"The Vampire nodded."Then when I become Immortal, I'll be"Elena licked her lips."reborn, I'll be able to start over. But to do that, I need help and you promised."Elena pointed at him."Or were you lying?"Elijah suddenly grabbed Elena by the shoulders and slammed her against her car, gently as to not hurt or bruise her, causing her to gasp and she looked up at him and they locked gazes. Glaring dark hazel green eyes met the equally glaring dark hazel brown eyes.