Summary: After Damon and Stefan rescue Elena from Elijah, they forget to also rescue Maddison Bennett, also known as Maddie. Elijah ends up finding her and as time passes they grown an instant connection with one another. Maddie knows that it's wrong and she ultimately shouldn't be with Elijah, but she doesn't care. This is her story.

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BEFORE THE SUN SETS

CHAPTER 10 ~ Undaggered

I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES!

Cordelia and Elijah stared at one another awkwardly.

"So," Cordelia let out a breath. It was obvious that she didn't know what to really say and her heart was beating fast, "you're the guy that has captured my sister's attention."

"I guess so." Elijah glanced around, "And where is your sister?"

"At home sleeping."

"Right."

"Not that I'm not enjoying our conversation but could we possibly get out of here? I'm not really trying to be around when Damon gets back." Cordelia got into the drivers side of the car and then nodded her head for Elijah to get in on the passenger side. As soon as he was inside she sped off. Elijah studied her. He could not help but notice how much she and Maddie resembled one another. They had the same facial features really, Cordelia was just a tad taller and her hair was longer. Other than that they were almost the exact same.

"So um, not that it's really any of my business, because it isn't, but out of curiosity I was just wondering how you ended up in the Salvatore basement?"

"Damon Salvatore." She noted the anger in his voice when he said Damon's name.

"Well from what Maddie tells me Damon is always causing problems."

"And always putting her in danger."

"Would you look at that," Elijah stared at her. "We can agree on something."

"You don't like Damon?"

"If Damon acted like he had some sense I wouldn't mind him. I think at the moment it's him leaving her at the house that is pissing me off the most." Cordelia spoke. "Where would you like me to drop you off?"

"Do you know where the Lockwood residence is?"

Cordelia chuckled. "I haven't been gone that long."

"If you dont' mind my asking, what were you doing over there?"

"I had every intention on confronting Damon actually." Elijah didn't say anything. "He and his stupid friends, or whatever they are to him have done nothing but put my sister in danger. She isn't part of this and I don't want them dragging her down with them."

"I take it you know about the werewolves."

"That's why I am here actually, I had every intention on spending time with my boyfriend and his family but my sister is more important." Cordelia spoke thinking of Nathan. She couldn't wait until he arrived in Mystic Falls. She wasn't telling anyone because she wanted her parents and Maddie to be surprised. "Anyways I don't like how Damon left Maddie at that house with that Rose and Trevor. I don't like how she was taken by werewolves to mess with Damon and I don't like how Caroline was going to just leave her there. And then there's that damn Bonnie, her I just don't understand most of all I mean we are family, whether we are close or not."

"I can't imagine your sister will be to happy with you confronting at her friends."

"I hardly doubt she'll get her panties in a twist about me yelling at Caroline. She might get annoyed at me for screaming at Damon but that will probably go away after she finds out he daggered you."

"Ah."

"They're just friends you know, nothing more."

"Yes, that is also what your sister said."

"Like you and Jenna," Cordelia smirked. Elijah looked at her and she glanced at him, still smirking.

"Right."

"I would actually appreciate it if you didn't tell her about me being daggered."

"Why?"

"I would like to tell her myself."

"Oh .. okay then."

"Will I be seeing you tomorrow night?"

"For what exactly?"

"Maddie's band concert. I can assure you that you won't be daggered there."

He couldn't help but laugh. "I'll see what I can do."

With that she pulled up to the Lockwood residence. "Here we are."

"Thanks for the ride."

She just nodded and smiled as he got out of the car. She scrolled down the window a second later, "Elijah." He turned around and she took the dagger and handed it to him, "I think you might want to hold onto this."

He took the dagger, "Thank you."

"Good night." With that she pulled out of the Lockwood driveway. Elijah watched her drive off before tucking the dagger inside of suite.

"Cordelia and Maddison, hurry up or we are going to be late!"

"We're not gonna be late!" Maddie yelled placing an earring in my ear before she gave herself a once over. She had on a black dress which she knew her dad would comment was way too "tight." She didn't feel like wearing heels so she was in flats. She smiled looking at her hair which was in a braid at the top and then went into a ponytail, thank you Cordelia

"Alright," Maddie grabbed her flute, band folder and phone before running downstairs, "ready."

Both of her parents were sitting in the living room. "There's one, now where is the other?" Asked Christian.

"Probably doing her hair or something."

"Actually I was switching bags." Cordelia spoke holding up one of Maddie's bag.

"I want that back before you leave."

"But it's mine."

"No, it's mine. It was a Christmas gift."

"From who?"

"Damon."

"Well when you give me back my top I will consider giving you back your bag."

"Alright, you can argue in the car, can we go now?" Christian sighed opening up the door and gesturing for everyone to leave. His wife and daughters all smirked at him before walking out of the door.

On the way to the school Maddie was quiet. She had a bunch of things going through her head. First, she did not want to mess up her solo or solos since she had one in just about every chair. And it wasn't like people wouldn't know it was her playing since she was first chair. Second, she was worried about her upcoming game she had the next day since them losing meant it would end their record of being undefeated for the season. Third, she was worried about Elijah. He hadn't been answering her phone calls or text messages and she was worried about that, especially since she hadn't spoken to Damon about the whole dinner party thing. She had the feeling that he did in fact do something stupid.

"We are getting ice cream after this … right?" Cordelia wondered as they pulled up to the school.

"You're such a kid."

"Um … excuse me Maddison but everyone loves ice cream."

"Don't call me Maddison!"

"Don't knock on ice cream!"

"Why don't we just go out and then we can get dinner and ice cream." Christian said as they all got out of the car. He locked it when everyone was out and walking towards the school entrance.

"The grill is so typical though," Cordelia commented. "Everyone is going to go there when this ends."

"There are other places, just a little further." Maddie noted. "Like T.G.I. Fridays."

"I see your still obsessed with that place."

"I'm obsessed with the Brownie Obsession they have," she grinned thinking about it. "Heaven."

"True that."

"Well you can all decide while I go in the back."

"Break a leg," Cordelia commented.

"You're gonna do great sweetie," Janette said giving Maddie a quick kiss on the forehead.

"Let's go find seats."

Maddie headed to the band room so that she could get herself ready. She made sure to put all of her pieces in order and looked them over. She only went over certain parts because she didn't wanna freak herself out to much. By the time they were on the stage she felt her heart racing. She made sure not to look at the audience because if she did and saw everyone she would freak out even more. Instead she waited, played her music perfectly and was able to let out a sigh of relief by the time that it was over.

It was mandatory for them to stay for the rest of the show so Maddie put her things away before going to get a drink from the water fountain. She took a small drink from the water fountain. When she finished she stood tall. She felt someone behind her. She slowly turned around before a grin spread over her face. "I've missed you." She walked right up to Elijah and threw her hands around his neck, planting her mouth onto his. "Why haven't you been answering my texts or calls?" Before he could respond she planted another kiss onto his lips. She slipped her tongue out a little and he opened up immediately. She moaned slightly at the taste of his tongue against hers. After a second she reluctantly pulled back. "Hi."

Elijah chuckled. "That was quiet the hello."

"A good one though, right?"

"A perfect one."

"I've missed you." Elijah smiled. "Where have you been?"

"I've had to deal with some recent problems that came up, nothing for you to worry about." She frowned but decided to let it go for a second. He would have to tell her eventually.

"That was beautiful."

"What?" Maddie asked curiously raising an eyebrow.

"Well besides you," he moved a piece of hair out of her face, "the solo you played. Just beautiful."

"Thanks."

"You're quiet welcome."

Maddie stared into Elijah's eyes. "When am I going to see you again? I know it's only been since Sunday but that feels like forever."

Elijah chuckled. "You can see me later if you'd like."

"As much as I would love for you to sneak through my window, Cordelia and I have been having sleepovers."

Elijah nodded in understanding, "Tomorrow then."

"Lacrosse game."

"Ah."

"Thursday? I would say Friday but I we are having a dance."

Elijah chuckled, "You didn't strike me as the type of girl who wants to go to a dance."

"I don't but I always end up at these events. Maybe you could be my distraction."

"I think I like the sound of that."

"Good."

The next day Maddie went to school early. She was in the mood for Starbucks and that was a longer drive to take than Dunkin. Cordelia stayed home and waited for her mom and dad to leave for work before she got up. She made Maddie's bed before taking a shower and getting changed. She had some things to do before school today, like confronting Bonnie and Caroline. From her understanding it was like they rarely ever went to school anyway so she was sure she could catch them at their house. She went to Caroline's first. As she was getting out of her car, Caroline was walking out of the door.

"Oh my god!" Caroline spoke as soon as she saw her. She started to speed walk over until she took note of the look Cordelia had on her face. "Um … I would hug you but you kind of look like you would rather punch me."

"I would."

"Why?" Caroline genuinely seemed hurt.

"Because I don't like the way you and your group of friends have been treating my sister."

"Maddie is one of my best friends."

Cordelia snorted, "Really?! Well you sure as hell got a funny way of showing it."

"Things have just been really crazy lately, you just don't understand." Caroline had always had a good relationship with Maddie and Cordelia. She didn't want to loose that.

"Why because of the Supernatural that has taken over this town."

"You know?" Caroline wondered with raised eyebrows.

"Of course I know! We may not be magical but I am still a Bennett!" Caroline said nothing. "I want you to think of something. Who was there for you when Bonnie and Elena excluded you. Oh right, Maddie. Who was always there when they would gang up on you because you did or said something stupid, Maddie. So now where are you for her?"

"It's not us against Maddie." Caroline tried to defend. "We are all on the same side."

Cordelia sighed, "I see you don't get it … and I am pretty sure you never will. From now on, until you can get your shit together, I want you to stay the hell away from my sister!" With that she got back into her car and left heading to the Salvatore Boarding House. She felt weird going over there, however she wanted to make her point before she went back to school. That's why she just walked through the door like she owned the place instead of knocking.

"Hello."

She jumped a little seeing a women in the hallway with a scarf around her neck. "Hi, it's a little nice out to be wearing a scarf isn't it."

"Well, you know. It kind of goes with the outfit."

"Not really."

"Cordelia Bennett."

"Damon Salvatore."

"Long time no see."

"Well what can I say … been away at college."

"And how is Stanford treating you?"

"Wonderful if you really must know."

"Someone's not happy to see me."

"Must be a shock," Cordelia responded sarcastically.

"What brings you to my house?"

"My sister."

"Ah."

"You know, when I left in August I wasn't really worried about Maddie. Considering things I figured she would be fine, just have to adjust to not having me around." Cordelia spoke honestly. "Then you and Stefan returned but I still wasn't that worried considering I thought you were her friend."

"Whoa now, I am her friend."

"Really?" Cordelia gasped sarcastically, "I wasn't aware that friends leave their friends at abandoned houses."

Damon frowned. "Listen, I regret that."

"Is that right?"

"I apologized profounsly for that."

"Using big words is not going to help your case, not with me."

Damon sighed. He should have known she came here to yell at him. He could tell that Cordelia was going to ruin his perfectly good mood. He hoped she somewhat stayed in her lane but he knew she more than likely would not.

She is a Bennett after all.

"Your sister has forgiven me, why can't you?" And everyone else, he added inside of his head.

"Because it keeps happening and my sister who has nothing to do with this keeps getting hurt!" Cordelia snapped.

"Hey, at least I rescued her from werewolves. Did you know her little friend Caroline was going to leave her there."

"I delt with Caroline before I came here."

"Really?"

"Yes really! Bonnie is next."

"There's something I would love to see."

"And why's that?" Cordelia wondered curiously.

"Oh come on, you the infamous Cordelia Bennett going off on the witchy Bonnie Bennett, that would be great."

Cordelia rolled her eyes. She had no reason to fear Bonnie of all people. "If Bonnie even trys that witch shit with me she will regret meeting me. Out of all you idiots she is the last one that wants to mess with me."

Damon smirked. There was the fire he loved.

"What's going on?" Maddie wondered walking into the room. She had just arrived at the boarding house.

"Shouldn't you be in school?" Asked Cordelia.

"Damon texted me so I signed myself out. He said it was really important."

"Disrupting her school work now?" Cordelia wondered. "Unlike the rest of you she's going somewhere in life and she needs a good education to do that."

"Alright, aright. Since you know everything I am sure you know about Elijah."

Maddie's heart stopped. What did he do now?! That's all she could think. Cordelia was trying to keep it cool. She just stared at him blankly trying to control her heart rate.

"What about him?" Maddie wondered.

"Well he isn't here."

"Why would he be here?" She wondered confused.

"Since we daggered him," Damon answered simply.

"SINCE YOU WHAT?!"

"Daggered him." Damon spoke again as if it were nothing before pouring himself a drink. "Alaric did it first at the dinner party but when you pull the dagger out they wake up. So he went to find Elena and Stefan, Elena daggered him. We brought him here, the Martin witches tried to rescue him and now they are dead and Elijah is poof gone."

"Well where did he go?!" Maddie asked quickly. She had no plans on going back to school now. She was going to find Elijah.

"No idea but I plan on finding out. Stefan informed me a little while ago that he was gone." Damon was frowning. "Someone obviously broke in and that someone will be dealt with."

"Well until you find that someone we will be going." Cordelia spoke grabbing Maddie's wrist, trying to lead her out of the Salvatore Boarding House.

"Just be alert," Damon said seriously. "I don't want you getting hurt and then your sister coming over here to yell at me some more."

Cordelia rolled her eyes. "We are leaving."

"Nice seeing you, stop by soon." Damon wriggled his eyebrows.

"Ugh."

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In this chapter: Cordelia and Elijah leave the Boarding House before Damon can get back. She drops him off at the Lockwood residence and gives him the dagger. Elijah shows up at Maddie's band concert but doesn't tell her that he was daggered. Cordelia goes and confronts Caroline, she tells her that she has been an awful friend to Maddie. After that she goes to confront Damon. Maddie ends up arriving and Damon informs them that someone undaggered Elijah and he wants them to be on the look out.

In the next chapter ... Cordelia and Maddie moment in the beginning. Some Maddie and Elijah time as well! :)