When it was all said and done, it took Bonnie three strenuous hours to completely remove the sire bond from Tyler's head. The entire process left the hybrid and witchpire exhausted and ravenous. The situation was made more tense because of Damon and Stefan's presence. The Salvatore brothers bickered and provoked each other the entire time. Moreover, they seemed to take great pleasure in distracting Bonnie from her work. Sometimes it was just talking to her. However, Stefan and Damon quickly realized that touching Bonnie had a demonstrable effect on her. The scent of her arousal hung heavily in the air. Tyler was gagged the entire time but Bonnie could feel the effect it had on him.

Once Bonnie was certain that Tyler's mind once again belonged solely to him she removed the saliva drenched gag from his mouth. She was still straddling his lap while looking into his slightly unfocused eyes. Her annoying conscience made her feel very guilty for all the pain she had inflicted on him. In truth, she didn't realize just how excruciating the process would be when she suggested it to him. Part of the girl wondered if she should have started with Stefan since he was a vampire. Being a vampire meant that he was fully dead. However, she and Tyler still possessed a spark of life in them because of their hybrid nature. Bonnie cupped his cheek uncaring of the blood staining his skin.

"How do you feel?" Bonnie asked in a soft voice.

She used the sleeve of her dress to clean some of the blood from his face. Tyler had bled from his ears and nose at various times during the process. However, it was the bleeding from his eyes that had been particularly worrisome for Bonnie. She had been tempted to call the whole thing off or perhaps ask Lucy for assistance. She had even asked Tyler if he wanted to stop but he had stubbornly shook his head. Bonnie couldn't blame him for wanting to break free of Klaus' control. It was only a matter of time before the psychopath ordered Tyler to do something that couldn't be undone.

Then she undid the chains binding him to the chair. Bonnie frowned at the bruises and lacerations that the chains left on his arms. All of the thrashing Tyler did had cause the chains to become embedded in his skin. She knew that he would heal soon enough but she felt a sense of responsibility. Bonnie traced her fingers over the cuts and bruises until her magic healed them completely.

He shuddered when he felt Bonnie's magic under his skin. It was an odd feeling but it was also strangely comforting. It was certainly more pleasant than what he had experienced for the last three hours. Tyler leaned forward so that his forehead rested against Bonnie's.

Stefan glowered at the hybrid from over Bonnie's shoulder. He hadn't been pleased with Bonnie straddling the teen during the procedure. He certainly wasn't happy to see her being so tender with him.

Damon rolled his eyes and leaned against the wall with a scowl. He was starting to see the wisdom in Stefan's decision to get Bonnie away from Mystic Falls as soon as possible. There was no denying that she was gorgeous. Damon had always known Bonnie had a great body hidden beneath her bohemian wardrobe. For whatever reason, she had never really put her good looks to use. Damon had the strangest feeling that time was over and done with. They needed to get her away from the competition.

Tyler licked his chapped lips and took a few moments to collect his thoughts. His head was still throbbing and his gut churned from hunger. The process had been taxing but Bonnie feeding on him had left Tyler feeling weak, too. However, he realized that feeding from him had been a necessary evil. The more magic Bonnie used, the hungrier she became. It made sense to Tyler in a way. He had seen their vampire friends require blood after a brutal fight or a serious injury. It must heal or repair them in some way that he didn't fully understand. However, he didn't know that hybrid blood could have the same effect. Or perhaps that aspect was unique to Bonnie.

He admitted, "It feels like you took a chainsaw to my head, but I don't feel Klaus anymore. Since he turned me, there's always been this pull in the back of my mind. It was almost like I could feel the tether connecting us and now it's gone. I just...I feel like myself again. Thank you, Bonnie."

The girl blinked in surprise when Tyler folded her into a crushing hug. She could sense his genuine gratitude and it was an unfamiliar feeling. Bonnie's friends had gotten so used to her saving the day that sometimes their thanks felt perfunctory. More than once, their ingratitude had left Bonnie feeling bitter and unappreciated. Yet she never turned her back on them because it wasn't in her nature. Sheila had raised her granddaughter to be compassionate and to help those in need. Bonnie hadn't been able to bring herself to do anything that would disrespect her grandmother's memory. She no longer felt that way.

She smiled almost sheepishly at Tyler and said, "Oh. Well, I am glad that it worked. You're enough of an asshole on your own. We didn't need Klaus making you any worse. Besides, I couldn't leave my naptime buddy in such dire straits."

He returned Bonnie's smile full force. "I owe you big time for doing this for me. I know I haven't been the best friend to you in a long time…"

She shrugged and said, "It's cool. I told you that boys become assholes once they're teenagers. It's a rite of passage or something."

"That's no excuse," he muttered. "I owe you for this and I always pay my debts. Name your price and I'll try to make it happen."

She studied him for a minute and then said, "I accept cash."

He blinked in surprise and chuckled deeply. "Done! I thought you were going to ask for something more substantial..."

Bonnie shrugged and said, "Nah. Money is good enough. I need to buy new clothes and shoes. I don't feel like asking my dad for money. He'll ask too many questions and might decide he needs to come home to check on me. Will your mom be a problem?"

Stefan started when he realized that Bonnie's dad might present an obstacle. It was the second time in as many days that he had been reminded that the man existed. It wasn't as if he could ever remember seeing him around Mystic Falls.

Tyler smirked and said, "My mother has never been too interested in my spending habits. Besides, she'll be glad to pay whatever you want once I tell her what you did for me. I'll pay you as soon as the banks are open again."

Bonnie beamed at Tyler and kissed his cheek. "Thanks!"

"I think that you can get off his lap now, Bonnie," Stefan almost growled.

She looked over her shoulder and glared at him. Then Bonnie returned her gaze to Tyler. She bit her lip and asked, "Is your head hurting very much still?"

He nodded. "Yeah, it's pretty bad, but totally worth it."

"We need to get some blood in you, but this should help, too," she said quietly. Bonnie's fingertips stroked Tyler's temples as her magic slowly healed the trauma the ritual had caused.

Tyler's eyes fell closed as he groaned. He rested a hand on Bonnie's hip and muttered, "What size shoe do you wear? This definitely worth a couple pair of Louboutins."

Bonnie giggled softly and said, "I wear a size 9 and I prefer stilettos. It helps compensate for my height."

"Consider it done," he murmured.

She slowly withdrew her fingers from his face. "How's that?"

Tyler nodded. "Much better. Thank you."

Bonnie stood up and pointedly ignored the wet spot on his pants. She also ignored the moisture she felt on her own thighs. She looked at Stefan and said, "I'm tired. We'll have to deal with your compulsion tomorrow."

Tyler stood up and quickly slipped out the room.

Stefan said, "I'd like to speak to Bonnie alone, brother."

There was something about the edge in Stefan's voice that gave Damon pause. He glanced at Bonnie and asked, "Is that okay with you?"

Bonnie chuckled and said, "I don't have time for whatever jealousy bullshit you're going through right now. I need a shower and more blood."

She sauntered out of the room knowing that Stefan was livid. Stefan and Damon were the ones that kept trying to distract Bonnie even after they realized the effect it was having on her. It wasn't her fault that they hadn't thought out the consequences of their actions. And it certainly wasn't her fault that Tyler's body had responded accordingly. Although, she was intrigued by what she'd felt underneath her. Bonnie would definitely be interested if Tyler and Caroline weren't doing whatever it was that they were doing. They were in a weird place since Klaus ordered Tyler to bite her.

Bonnie didn't need any other friends angry at her. Elena was already giving her the evil eye. However, her 'bestie' hadn't confronted her yet. Bonnie hoped that she would be long gone before Elena plucked up the courage. She really didn't want to hurt the girl's feelings but she would.

She went upstairs to Stefan's bedroom to shower first. While she wasn't ashamed of her aroused state, they were was no need to flaunt it around so many people with an enhanced sense of smell.

Bonnie took off her dress and tossed it on the floor carelessly. The thing had been ruined by Tyler's blood. She wasn't particularly broken up by that fact. It didn't really fit into her new aesthetic.

She walked into the bathroom and studied her reflection in the mirror. She could see the toll the ritual had taken on her body. Her skin had taken on a slightly gray tint. It was barely noticeable but Bonnie noticed it. She was going to need blood and time to recover before attempting to remove Stefan's compulsion.

Bonnie heard Stefan approaching the bathroom. "If you are still in a pissy mood you can fuck off."

Damon leaned in the doorway with a mischievous grin. He slowly dragged his eyes up and down Bonnie's body. "I can't say that I was in a pissy mood. But if I was, this would make me feel much better."

She rolled her eyes at Damon but didn't make an effort to cover her nakedness. "What do you want?"

"I just wanted to make sure that you were feeling okay. I also brought you some blood. I thought you might need it," he said brought a bag filled with blood bags from behind his back.

She eyed him suspiciously. "Where's Stefan? I figured he would follow me up here. He's been acting very caveman like lately…"

"Oh, he's around," Damon replied vaguely. "Anyway, seems to me that you like his caveman tendencies."

Bonnie snatched the bag of blood from his hand. She asked, "Did you snap his neck or lock him in the cellar?"

He smirked and walked further into the bathroom. He rasped, "Look who's a smart girl."

She sat on the counter and ripped open a bag of blood. She asked, "Is this going to be an ongoing thing for the two of you? Are you going to snap Stefan's neck everytime you want some alone time with me? Because I have to say that will get tedious fast."

Damon watched in amusement as Bonnie guzzled down the first bag of blood. He said, "I did this for your own safety. My brother was not amused by your display with Tyler."

Bonnie laughed softly. "I am not afraid of Stefan. He knows that I could kill him easily. I let him rough me up a bit because it is fun. If it stops being fun or if he goes too far he'll be short a heart."

Damon moved so that he was standing beside Bonnie. His leg brushed up against her thigh. "Then maybe I did it for his safety."

She simpered, "Well, aren't you a loving big brother?"

"I have my moments," he replied.

"I am not going to have sex with you," Bonnie said abruptly.

Damon chuckled deeply. "You're the only one that mentioned sex. I just came up here to check on you."

"Uh huh," she said with a deadpan expression.

"Scouts honor," he swore with a devilish grin. He rested his hand on Bonnie's thigh but didn't move it any further. "My brother was right about one thing, I have no intention of sharing you with him. You don't know him very well. Stefan seems like a good time now but my brother doesn't understand moderation. The first time you have to clean up one of his messes, you'll kick him to the curb. And I'll be there."

Bonnie smirked and tried to ignore the way her skin tingled from his touch. This was going to become a problem. She said, "Oh, I know exactly who and what Stefan is. I'm like 80% sure that he thinks he is using me. It's fine because I'm using him, too. He's my key to getting up close and personal with Klaus."

He tilted his head to the side and studied Bonnie for a moment. "What do you want with Klaus?"

"I thought that was obvious. He's pretty. Anyway, what girl isn't attracted to power? Can you think of anyone more powerful than Klaus Mikaelson...even with all his daddy issues?" she asked with a smug smile.

"Beyond the threesome," he said with an eye roll

"I want his blood. I want the collection of grimoires he's stolen from other witches. I also need to get close to him to incapacitate him. I know how to get rid of him now. We have to trap him in prison world but that is easier said than done. I'm going to have to get him to trust me...I need Stefan for that," she said with a smile.

Damon said, "Tell me more about this prison world."

Bonnie said, "It's an alternate dimension separate from our own. The Gemini Coven creates them but it takes the blood of a Bennett witch to lock or open the prison world. I intend to banish Klaus and his siblings there. We get rid of the originals without killing their bloodlines."

He hummed, "That's promising…"

She nodded. "Dumping his daggered brothers and sister into the prison world isn't difficult. But getting Klaus there will be. Can you think of anyone that Klaus likes more than Stefan?"

"He seems to have a thing for Carebear," he said with a chuckle.

"I love Caroline but I don't trust her to do this. She likes Klaus even if she pretends that she doesn't. Stefan is the best weapon against Klaus because he wants to hurt him. And Klaus wants him. Do you see how you don't fit into this equation? He hates you."

Damon chuckled and asked, "And Klaus likes you?"

Bonnie shrugged and said, "Klaus will probably have the same idea that Stefan has...that he can use me for his own schemes. Besides, everyone knows how much Klaus likes witches. Would he really pass up the chance to have a Bennett witch working for him? Especially, one that has gone off the rails for the moment."

He studied her for a moment and then snorted. "So this is all an act? You're playing a dangerous game, Bon-Bon."

She hopped off the counter and looked up at Damon. Bonnie kissed his cheek and trailed a hand down his chest. She said, "Don't get in my way, Damon. Klaus had me killed and he's going to pay for that. I really don't care about collateral damage."

He lifted an eyebrow. "Does that include my brother?"

She stepped into the shower and laughed softly. "Don't worry, big brother. I'll return Stefan to you in roughly the same condition I found him. He might have even decided to turn his humanity back on by then."

"And what will you do once Klaus is out of the picture?" he asked.

"Whatever I want," Bonnie replied as she turned on the shower.

Damon watched the water wash over her body for a moment. Then he turned and left the bathroom. Damon was more certain than ever that he couldn't let either of them out of his sight. Bonnie's transition was complete but she definitely wasn't back to normal. She had become jaded in a way that made her unpredictable and dangerous.

When he walked downstairs Lucy was waiting for him.

She frowned at him. "How is my cousin doing? Tyler told me about what she did for him."

"I'm going to need your help."

"Oh?" she asked.

"Grab your jacket. This conversation requires privacy," Damon said.