Chapter 3: The Text

Elijah's POV

I awoke to the sound of a phone ringing. Sitting up and glancing at the clock, I noticed it was only 4:30 in the morning. I groaned quietly, not wanting to wake up Elena. I wondered who would be texting her at this hour. Leaning over her as swiftly as possible, I grabbed the phone. Seeing that there was a message from Stefan, had me seething. Not use to such feelings, I was slightly confused. Deciding to mess with the younger Salvatore, I took our picture and sent it to him. 'Maybe next time, you should not be so quick to leave your girlfriend here alone, while you're off doing god knows what. With my brother.' I glanced over at the beauty next to me, making sure she was still asleep. I hoped her to see these messages, but I also hoped to be far away when she did.

The phone went off again, notifying me of Stefan's reply. 'Elena probably has no idea you're even there, stalker. I thought Klaus put a dagger through your chest.' Smirking, I sent a reply. 'Why of course she knows I'm here. Who else do you think would pull the dagger out. You know from past times, that she has a knack for reviving originals.' After glancing at the clock again, I saw it was now 5:15. There was an hour left before Elena would wake.

It was a good thing I had set the phone to vibrate, as it buzzed in my hand. Rolling my eyes as I imagined the boy's reply, I opened the text up. 'It's true that she seems to have a soft spot for you. Oh, and it isn't like I left on purpose. I did it to save my brother. You of all people should understand how important family is.' I didn't bother replying after that.

No one POV

Two hours later…

Elena woke up to the sound of someone knocking on her bedroom door. She glanced to her side, seeing that Elijah had left. Looking back over towards the clock, showed her that it was 7:15 in the morning. She had overslept a bit. Lucky for her, she didn't really have anything important to do today.

The knocking continued, causing Elena to sigh quietly. "Come in." She called out. The door opened, revealing Alaric with a tray of food. "Oh, what do we have here?" Elena asked curiously.

"Breakfast in bed." Alaric announced, a bright smile on his face. It was at that exact moment, that Jeremy entered through their shared bedroom. He had heard Alaric and was quite curious, also a bit wary. "Good morning, Jeremy." Ric said to him.

"Morning Ric." Jeremy replied quietly. His eyes never left his sister, a frown on his face. "Um, would you mind if I had a word with my sister?" The teen asked, glancing at their guardian.

Ric just shrugged and nodded his head. "Sure."

"Thank you for breakfast, Ric." Elena said, not wanting to be rude.

Alaric gave her another smile. "You're welcome, Lena." He replied, leaving the room so the siblings could talk. The soft click of the door closing, being the signal that Jeremy could start.

Having watched closely both the encounters with Elijah and then Ric, Jeremy was worried for his sister. "So, what did you want to chat about?" His sister asked, breaking him out of his thoughts. Shaking his head to clear his mind, he began. "Care to tell me what exactly Elijah was doing here last night. Looking very much alive and walking about, of all things. Also, why the hell did Ric just bring your breakfast in bed? It's just a bit…strange. He's been looking at you lately, the way he looked at Aunt Jenna before she…you know." He said, not wanting to remember anything about the sacrifice.

Elena had to agree with her brother. Alaric had been acting uncharacteristically. The whole situation left her on edge, especially when Jeremy mentioned how Ric had looked at her as of late. Clearing her throat, she set the tray aside and looked up. "You're right. That was odd." She began, motioning towards the tray. "About Elijah. He came to me in a dream. He said that I had to resurrect him. That I was in danger and he was the only one capable of protecting me." Elena concluded. Glancing at the clock, she spoke again. "You are going to be late for work if you don't go and get ready now."

Looking at the clock swiftly, he opened his mouth in shock. "We will continue this conversation later." He warned, jumping up and heading to his room. Chuckling at her brother, she just waved goodbye.

Chewing her bottom lip in thought, she glanced back over at the tray. She picked it up and began eating her breakfast, completely unaware of Elijah just outside the window. Elena had no knowledge that he had listened to the whole conversation.

Elijah had the way Elena's eyes brightened as Alaric brought her the food, leaving a pang in his heart. Looks like I have competition he thought jealously. He kept watch as Elena got up to get ready. His smirk grew as he saw her pick up the phone.

Elena's POV

Noticing I had an unread text from Stefan, I opened the message. 'Elena now is the time to watch your back. Klaus has been unsuccessful in making his hybrids. He hasn't figured out that it is because you yet live. I'd like it to stay that way. You need to stay hidden. So stay inside and refrain from doing anything stupid. We are on our way back to Mystic Falls. He is searching for all reasons of the failings. I will get away to check on you, as soon as we arrive. I love you!'

After reading through the text, I remember Esther's diary. I also remembered the information that I had learned. Hoping he saw the text, I quickly replied to him. 'Actually no. Klaus will need my blood to sire his hybrids. He will need me very much alive if he ever found out. I know this because the answers are in his mother's diary. She lied to him, in hopes that the doppelganger would die. It was a failsafe that she had created so that he couldn't create hybrids. She had already believed her family as an abomination. Stay safe. I love you too.' I set down my phone after finishing the reply to Stefan.

Picking up the dishes from breakfast off my nightstand, I took them downstairs. Noticing that I was the only one home, I washed the dishes and set them in the rack to dry. Walking over to the fridge, I noticed the note on the door. Elena, I went out for groceries. Jeremy mentioned to me that he will be going over to Bonnie's after he gets off work. Be back soon. Love, Ric. Reading the note had me feeling more uneasy but I shook it off.

Alaric was acting out of sorts lately. I would have to keep an eye out on him, watch his body language. If needed, I would let him down gently. I would act before things got out of hand. Going back into my room, I startled as Elijah was sitting on my window seat. He appeared more frigid and tense now, than he did last night.

"I just wanted to inform you that I will be leaving. My return shall be expected in three or four days." He said.

"Okay. Where are you going?" I asked him curiously.

"Tracking my dear brother." Elijah replied.

Letting that end the conversation, she nodded. "Okay. I will see you when you return. Bye Elijah." I responded. Elijah left shortly after that and I went back downstairs. I had some cleaning up to do.

Fifteen minutes later…

I had just finished vacuuming the living room. I went and dried the dishes next, putting them away. Wiping my brow, I headed up to my room. I was exhausted and ready for a nap. It was nearing three in the afternoon. Opening the door, I was caught in complete surprise. Standing rigid, I stared at the newcomer. He was sitting cross legged on my bed. "Klaus." I breathed out quietly.