"What?"Elena asked, crossing her arms and raising an eyebrow at Alaric.
"Did Damon tell you that Elijah is planning to kill your Sister."Alaric stated angrily.
"And it's all about Emily, all over again."Elena gritted out, annoyed."And for the record, you don't know if he's actually gonna let Emily actually die. There's a chance she could be brought back."
"Yeah, two ways. Black Magic or Vampirism."Alaric said, scowling at Elena."Emily doesn't want to be a Vampire and Black Magic is dangerous and forbidden."
"Who ever said anything about Black Magic!? I know the rules of using Magic, I'm not a child anymore. In fact, I never have been a child."Elena exclaimed, glaring up at Alaric, who had the decently to look ashamed and flinched."And I know she doesn't want to be a Vampire, she goes on and on about wanting to be Human and staying that way, have kids, and growing old. I'm not blind nor stupid or deaf to my Sister's wants."She added, pursing her lips into a tight and thin line."And tell Damon that if he tries to keep my Brother and Jenna from me just because I'm on 'Elijah's side and pro-killing my own Sister', I won't hesitate to snap his neck and throw him in the Tomb and Seal him in there."Elena's eyes narrowed."By the way, I'll be eighteen in a couple of months and I'm old enough to make my own decisions. I don't need a, little-to-late, Father Figure. As the saying goes; My body, my choice, well, here's my own saying; My life, my choice."Elena snapped before walking away from Alaric, who stared after her, eyes filled with confusion, and headed over to where Elijah was.
After Elena's little chat with Alaric, who had shortly afterwards, the trio decided to go to stop by the Grill to get some lunch. Upon walking in, Elena wanted to walk back out the moment she saw Damon, who called out to;"Hi."and waved, but Elijah had put his hand on the small of her back, gently pushing her towards the table Alaric and Damon sat at.
"Hey guys."Jenna said, smiling as they came to stand at the table.
"So I heard you three had, uh,"Damon paused, as if he was looking for the right words."quite a meeting of historical minds."
"Yeah."Jenna said, glancing at Elijah and Elena, smiling when she saw his hand resting on the small of Elena's back."I guess you could say that."
"Well, as much as I'd like to continue this, I,"Alaric glanced between all of them."uh, I've got papers to grade."He said, gathering his things and started to stand.
"You know what?"Elena blinked realising that there was someone else sitting next to Damon. It was Andie Star, the News Reporter."We should continue this."She stated before turning to Damon."Let's have a Dinner Party."
Damon looked up at Andie in surprise."Ooh, my girl."He said happily."Full of good ideas."He turned to everyone else."I'll be happy to host."Damon said, smiling widely."Say tonight, maybe?"
"It's good for me. Jenna?"Andie said, looking at her friend.
"No, I don'y know if tonight works-Yeah, I'm free."Jenna cut Alaric off, causing him to look at her and she smiled back at him.
"It would be a pleasure."Elijah said coolly before looking down at Elena."Only if the Lovely Elena can attend as my Date though?"Elena looked up at Elijah in surprise."It only seems fair, seeing as everyone else here has partners."He explained calmly.
"So like a triple date?"Jenna and Andie nodded excitedly making Elena laugh nervously."Sure, I'd love to."Elena said, trying to keep her cool and smiled as best she could.
"Great."Damon said, looking happy. Too happy for Elena's tastes.
Later that evening, Elena, wearing a black mid-calf square collar fishtail elegant dinner party dress with lantern sleeves, and matching black women's stiletto high heel shoes, and Elijah, wearing his formal suits as ever, found themselves standing outside the front door of the Boarding House.
"First, a Tea Party, then an unexpected Werewolf Party, and now a Dinner Party?"Elena asked, looking up at Elijah."Ever heard that saying; One's an incident, two's a coincidence, and three's a pattern?"Elena asked, raising an eyebrow at Elijah.
"Are you worried Damon might be up to something."Elijah asked instead of answering her question.
"Not might."Elena shook her head."Know. I know he's up to something."She stated firmly, eyes narrowed.
"Even if he does try something, I will kill him." Elijah said before looking Elena over."Have I told you that you look exquisite this evening?"Elijah asked, causing a small smile to tug at the corner of Elena's lips.
"Along with the words; lovely, elegant, gorgeous, and beautiful on our way here?"Elena listed questionably, trying to hide her blush.
Elijah chuckled softly."Well, you're all of the above, my Lovely Elena."Elijah said, kissing the side of her cheek.
"Well, you look as stunning and dashing as every."Elena tried to give Elijah some compliments and he chuckled before he rang the doorbell and seconds later, Damon gave a loop-side smirked when he opened the door to reveal them standing there, arm in arm.
"Good evening."Elijah greeted Damon pleasantly.
"Thank you for coming."Damon replied, smiling and made the gesture for them to come in."Please, come in."
"Just one moment."Elijah said before smiling at Elena gently."Go on ahead, my dear."Elena pursed her lips as she glanced between them for a second before letting go of Elijah's arm and walked pass Damon, who watched her go before turning back to Elijah."Can I just say that if you have anything less-then-honourable intentions about how this evening is going to proceed, I suggest you reconsider."
"No, nothing, nothing dishonourable."Damon answered calmly and shook his head."Just, uh, getting to know you."
"Hmm. Well, that's good. Because, you know,"Elijah said as he walked inside so that he stood next to Damon and said in a lower voice;"although Emily and I have this deal, if you so much as make a move to cross me, I'll kill you and I'll kill everyone in this house, of course except the Lovely Elena and dear Aunt Jenna."Elijah wanted him."Are we clear?"
"Crystal."
"Jenna."Elena said when she saw her Aunt walk and come to a stop, letting Elena eye her Aunt's outfit."Is that the matching outfit I got you for your Birthday?"Elena asked, raising an eyebrow.
"It is."Jenna said, smiling Elena.
"It suits you."Elena said as Jenna looked over her outfit.
"Thank you and so does yours."Jenna leaned closer."Did Elijah get it for you?"
"Nope. This is something that I brought months ago."Elena said, shaking her head at her Aunt."Although, Elijah did pick it out."She added, making Jenna's grin widen.
"Jenna."Elijah said as he walked over to the two woman."Wonderful to see you again. How are you?"
"Nice to see you."Jenna replied, smiling at Elijah.
"You look incredible."Elijah stated honestly.
"Thank you."Jenna said gratefully.
When Elena saw John sitting at the table, she wanted to leave but Jenna gave her a silent pleading look, having noticed the look on Elena's face, and Elijah rubbed soothing circles on her back, relaxing her. Sitting down next to Elijah, and shooting John side glares, wishing she could give him an aneurysm but couldn't with Jenna in the room, the group started eating and making small talk until finally Jenna brought up what they spoke about this morning.
"I hate to break it to you, Damon,"Jenna said as she poured Damon another glass of wine."but according to Elijah, your Family is so not a Founder of this Town."
"Hmm, do tell."Damon said, feign curiosity in his voice.
"Well, as I mentioned to Jenna earlier"Everyone looked at Elijah, interested in what he had to say."a faction of settlers migrated from Salem after the Witch Trials in the 1690's."He paused to let the information sink in."Over the next hundred years they developed this community where they could feel safe from the persecution."Elijah explained.
"Hmm, because they were Witches."Jenna said, smirking.
"There's no tangible proof there were Witches in Salem."Andie was quick to retort.
"Andie's a journalist. Big on facts."Damon said as if he was bragging about something amazing to Elijah.
"And Damon's one of the local town drunks who doesn't have an actual job and relies on the wealth of his name to get by."Elena said in a chirpy voice but everyone could hear the snark in her voice."Careful Andie, he might steal your money when he runs out."Elena warned Andie while Jenna, Elijah, and even Alaric, chuckled softly.
"Shut it, Ellie."Damon snapped, glaring at Elena and she glared back.
"Make me, Salvatore."Elena said in a calm and cold voice.
"Well, the lore says that there was this wave of Anti-Witch Hysteria."Elijah cut in, changing the subject back to the Salem Witches."Broke out in the neighbouring settlement. So these Witches were rounded up."He glanced at Elena as he said this, knowing that this was a touchy subject for her."They were tied up to stakes in a field together and, uh,"Elijah suddenly looked uncomfortable."burned. Some say you could hear the screams for miles as they were consumed by the fire."Elijah said, taking Elena's empty hand in his and squeezed it gently.
"I, uh, wouldn't repeat this to the Historical Society."Jenna commented while Andie chuckled.
"It's starting to sound a little like a ghost story to me."John added in his own comment.
"Getting scared, John?"Elena asked innocently.
"So why do you wanna know the location of these alleged massacres?"Damon asked curiously.
"You know, healthy Historian's curiosity, of course."Elijah answered.
"Of course."Damon agreed and smiled, which Elijah returned."Would anyone care for some cognac?"Damon asked after a few minutes."I have a bottle I've been saving for ages."He added, standing up.
"None for me, thanks."Alaric declined."Nine bottles of wine is my limit."Damon chuckled as everyone started to stand up.
"The gentlemen should take their drinks in the Study."Andie pipped up, smiling at everyone and Elena raised an eyebrow.
"I have to say the food was almost as wonderful as the company."Elijah said, smiling politely to Andie, who looked at him and smiled.
"I like you."Andie said, smiling at Elijah, who glanced from John to Elena before he followed Damon into the Study.
"You're not a gentleman."Jenna said to John, holding out the plates she had gathered."Make yourself useful. Hmm?"John smiled through gritted teeth.
"Here, here."Alaric said, coming to Jenna's side."Put me to work."He said, almost sounding like he was begging with Jenna.
"Um, I got it."Jenna said, smiling slightly at Alaric before she walked off with the dishes.
"Hey, Jenna. Are you ok?"Alaric asked worriedly and Elena, who was grabbing the empty glasses, paused to watch them.
"Yeah, fine, Ric."Jenna said in a short and curt way before heading into the kitchen as John came out.
"I suspect this is my fault."John stated and Elena's eyes narrowed.
"What did you do now?"Alaric asked lowly.
"I merely mentioned that you haven't been completely honest with her about your dead Wife."In a second, Alaric had John by the collar of his shirt.
"You son of a bitch."Alaric snarled before John forced him to let go.
"I think I've been very clear with you, Ric."John said firmly."I want my ring back."
"And I don't think I've been very clear, John."Elena spoke up, her arm flying out, palm up, and opened wide as her Magic coursed through her and around her, sending John into a wall and kept him pinned there."I want you gone, Alaric wants you gone, Emily wants you gone. Hell, everyone wants you gone."Elena spat and glared at him while he looked at her in shock."Keep messing with Jenna's and Alaric's relationship and I won't hesitate to end you, blood or not. You're more annoying then Emily."Elena said coldly before she released John and headed for the kitchen to help Jenna.
When they came back out, Jenna looked at everyone apologetically."Sorry, guys. Dessert is taking longer then I thought. I usually just unwrap food. Elena's the one that does all the delicious meals."Jenna explained before she chuckled and left to check on the food while Elena went and sat back down next to Elijah.
"So I know this is a social thing"Andie said as she seated herself."but I'd really love to ask you some questions about the work you're doing here."
"I'd love to answer."Elijah said calmly.
"Great."Andie said happily."Oh, that's so great."Andie said as Damon sat down."Ric,"Andie called out to Alaric, who was still standing."would you do me a favour and grab the notebook out of my bag?"The Hunter nodded and went to do as Andie asked.
"Elijah, did John tell you that he's Emily's and Elena's Uncle slash Father?"Damon asked, looking at Elijah.
"Yes, I'm well aware of that."Elijah answered."However, the truth did not come from Mr. Gilbert but rather, Elena."
"Of course, Elena and her Sister obviously hate him."Damon said as John watched the two Vampires warily."So there's no need to keep him on the endangered species list."He stated.
"There's no need to keep you on the endangered species list."Elena hissed out under her breath as Andie was telling Alaric where her notebook was.
"What I'd like to know, Elijah, is how you intend on killing Klaus."John spoke up.
"Gentlemen, there's a few things we should probably get clear right now."Elijah stated and gestured at Damon with his fork."I allow you to live solely to keep an eye on Emily. I allow Emily to remain in her house,"He put the fork down."living her life with her friends as she does as a courtesy. If you become a liability, I'll take her and Elena away from you. You'll never see either of them again."He warned them.
Andie came back with her notebook and started to question Elijah, only for Elijah to scream in agony and Elena jumped while Andie gasped. Everyone stood up and Elena chest tightened in pain as she wanted Elijah die by Alaric's hand. As Alaric pulled the Dagger, the tightening feeling that had been in Elena's chest disappeared.
Elena looked from Alaric, to Damon and John in confusion and anger."What did you do?"
"What had to be done, obviously."Damon said sarcastically."He won't be getting up anytime soon."He added as Alaric put the Dagger down on the table, in front of Damon.
"Now get rid of him before Jenna comes back with dessert."Alaric said seriously.
"Alright."Damon agreed.