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 23 ~ Hello Senior Year
I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES
At five thirty sharp an alarm clock sounded in the Bennett house. It sounded upstairs in Maddie's room. She groaned, rolling over so that she was facing away from the noise. Not like it did her much good. It felt like the noise only got louder, the farther she tried to move from it. Having had enough, she rolled back over and picked up her cell phone, shutting the alarm off. She put it back down, snuggling back into her covers. She had it programed to go off in another fifteen minutes, so she basically had until six fifteen a.m. She knew at that time she would actually be willing to get up. For now she was just going to relax. Unfortunately she wasn't even able to fall back asleep. Instead, she stayed in bed, staring at her ceiling thinking of the events from the previous night. Klaus was back. He knew Elena was alive. He now knew the reason as to why his hybrids weren't transforming correctly. But that had nothing to do with her. Not really and she was going to do her best to stay out of the way.
She grabbed her phone, blinking a couple of times as the light from it hit her eyes. When her eyes adjusted she decided to look at the text messages she had received through the night, considering one she ignored and the rest she was asleep for.
Caroline- Where are you?
Caroline- Are you alright? Are you with him?
She frowned. Him? She was probably talking about Klaus.
Caroline- MADDIE!
Matt- Thanks for saving my life last night.
Bonnie- Thank you for saving Matt, but it doesn't change the way I feel.
Damon- Are you alive?
Damon- Considering your sister hasn't called me freaking out I'm gonna say you're asleep.
She rolled her eyes. She laid there pondering over the messages that had been sent to her. She quickly sent a response back to each person.
Maddie- Yes, Caroline I am alive. I will see you later.
She just sent Matt a smiley face, seeing no reason to really respond. Bonnie was next. For a few minutes she typed different messages, all nasty, her finger hovering over the send button. She didn't do it though, seeing as she would see her today. Instead she just went to Damon.
Maddie- Yes Damon, I am alive. Thanks for checking in.
Getting out of bed, Maddie made it up, making sure that there were no lumps in her covers and putting her pillows into the prefect spots. You could say she was OCD about that. After it was perfect she moved herself to the bathroom, knowing that she would be in the shower a little longer than usual, it was the first day after all. The minute she was out she ran across the hall to room. Looking through her draw she found a matching bra and thong that she had gotten from Victoria's Secret. They were a matching burgundy color. She found the romper that her mother had bought her hanging up in her closet, so she quickly slipped it on. Going over to her full length mirror, she looked over herself in the mirror. She smiled liking what she saw. Moving towards her dresser, she dabbed on some makeup. Nothing crazy, just some a tad of concealer, some eyeshadow, eyeliner and mascara. Putting it up, she reached over for her brush, quickly going through her hair. It was a tad wavy so she didn't feel the need to really do anything to it. It was just going to get messed up at Field Hockey practice later.
Before going downstairs, Maddie ran across the hall to her sister's room. She found a cute pair of sandals Cordelia had and slipped them on. Going back to her room she grabbed her backpack and cell phone before heading downstairs.
"You made me waffles!" Maddie exclaimed as she walked into the kitchen. Her mom turned around smiling. "That I did."
Maddie dropped her backpack on the floor, taking a seat on one of the stool's by the counter. "What's the special occasion?"
"Your last first day of high school," Janette said, as if it were the most obvious thing in the world.
"Right."
"Aren't you excited?"
Maddie shrugged, even though her mom couldn't see her. "I am, but I'm ready."
"It is going to go by so fast." Janette spoke turning around. Maddie watched her put the last waffle on top of the stack. Her eyes followed her mom as she went to the fridge getting whipped cream. She already had bananas and strawberries cut up.
"That's what they say," Maddie spoke as her mouth watered. She watched her mom place the fruit on her waffle and cut it up before adding a load of whipped cream on the top. "But I'm ready." She was also glad that today was a Friday. It was stupid in a way, go to school today to be off for the next two days but whatever, she could deal.
"I know you are," Janette spoke placing Maddie's waffle in front of her. "Eat up, don't want you to be late." Maddie smirked, taking a picture of her food and posting it on her Snapchat story. "Are you seriously taking pictures?"
"Yup."
"Do I get my waffle cut up too?" Christian joked walking into the kitchen. He took a seat next to his daughter.
"I guess," Janette joked, grinning at her husband before putting a plate down in front of him.
"You ready for your first day?" Christian asked, looking at his youngest daughter.
"As ready as I can be."
"You will be fine."
It was quiet after that. The three Bennett's continued to finish their breakfast. Maddie ate her waffles while responding to the text messages that she was getting.
Damon- Anytime.
Maddie- Where were you last night by the way?
Damon- With Katherine.
Maddie- Katherine?
Damon- Stop by later, I will explain.
Maddie- Okay.
"Alright," Maddie placed her plate in the sink, "thank you for breakfast! Have a good first day at school and have fun doing whatever dad. I will see you guys later." She grabbed her backpack and phone heading out when her mom's voice stopped her.
"Did you think you were just going to leave without me getting any pictures?"
She stopped and turned, a smile on her face, "How could I possibly forget about that?" The first day of school morning routine was for Maddie to stand in front of the door outside and take her first day of school picture. You know, so that her mom could post it on Facebook and all of her friends could comment how big Maddie had gotten. Even though some of them hadn't even known Maddie when she was small. But that was besides the point.
Janette followed Maddie outside, her cell phone in hand. She had ordered Christian to go and get the camera from their bedroom. Janette ran down the steps to the porch, getting to the front of their house. She held up her phone yelling, "Smile." Maddie did so, putting down her phone and book bag. Janette had got in about three pictures before Christian came outside. "STAND NEXT TO HER AND SMILE!"
"You should have snuck out," Christian joked, standing beside his daughter taking a picture. After Janette was satisfied she had Christian come down and she took pictures with her camera. Wanting one with Maddie, she had Christian take it before she finally let her leave. "HAVE FUN!" She yelled as Maddie got into her car.
Maddie smirked, waving at her parents. She didn't go anywhere at first, wanting to get her music right. And she had some text messages and snaps to respond too before she started driving.
Cordelia- Whoo hoo, you reached senior year! Get drunk tonight. Enjoy yourself! Come home at three in the morning to piss off mom!
Cordelia- But seriously, enjoy! This is the start of your last year. Make it count! Love you!
Maddie couldn't help but smile at the messages from her sister.
Maddie- Thanks, I love you too! And I just might come home late now that you mention it! ;)
Ready to go, Maddie waved to her parents before backing out of the driveway. The minute she was on the road, she put her car into drive from reverse and waved once more before heading down the road. Glancing towards her clock, she saw that she was in good shape to get to school early. She smirked deciding to go to Starbucks. While she was aware it might make her a tad late, she didn't care. It was worth it. When she got there, she ordered herself a Venti Strawberry Refresher and then routed herself to school. She was shocked to find that she actually had a good parking spot, but she remembered a lot of seniors had late arrival. She took her keys out and set them on her lap. In all honest she didn't really want to go in. Not just yet. Class didn't technically start for another seven minutes and it wasn't like Ric needed to get on a first name basis with her. Two minutes later, she made her way out of the car. She put on her backpack and had her phone, Starbucks and keys in one hand. Walking into the school she received many smiles and waves, which she returned. As she kept walking through the building, she didn't see as many people. She figured everyone had decided to get to class early. Unlike her, since she could care less.
"Oh look who it is."
Maddie looked up, stopping in her tracks, turning around slowly she saw that the hallway was basically deserted. "What the hell are you doing here?" She hissed looking at Stefan.
Stefan smirked, "What?" He put out his arms, smirk still settled on his face "Not happy to see me?"
"One of the last times I saw you I was taken hostage because you didn't want Klaus finding out about Elena," she paused, "and look how that turned out. Which brings us to last night when I saw you kill two innocent people! Two people that should be enjoying their fast day of Senior year right now, but they're probably buried in the woods somewhere."
"Oh don't exaggerate, you know Klaus isn't going to kill you." Stefan stated. "And Dana and Chad, well what can I say? Wrong place? Wrong time?"
"You disgust me." She snapped! "Besides I don't know anything, Klaus could easily decide he wants me dead at any time."
Stefan rolled his eyes. "Now you know he's not gonna harm his brothers girlfriend."
"Stefan, I don't know anything that Klaus will or won't do, however I know that I'm going to try and stay out of the bloodbath that's coming to Mystic Falls. Two innocent people already died last night." Stefan just stared at her. "But seriously, what are you doing here?"
"I'm keeping an eye on things for Klaus."
That perked up her interest, "Did he leave?"
"Something like that."
"So he returns and causes all hell to break loose and then leaves, nice."
"He's an original hybrid, he can frankly do whatever he wants."
"Why are you talking to me?"
"Because you happen to be on his list of people to watch."
She frowned, "Why's that?"
"Well frankly, he doesn't want anything happening to his brothers girl." This caused her to just roll her eyes. "Now, shall we go to History?"
"Don't tell me you happen to be in that class to?" Instead of responding, Stefan smirked. Leading the way. Walking in, she saw many people sitting around. Including Elena, Caroline and Tyler. She sighed, taking a seat in front of Caroline. She smiled at Matt when he walked in and she received a warm smile back.
"You're practically late," Caroline whispered in her ear. "And where's my Starbucks."
"At the store." She murmured back, knowing perfectly well that Caroline could hear her just fine.
Ric who had written, A.P. American History on the board, turned around facing his class. "Welcome back seniors," to Maddie he sounded a tad off, she looked around and noticed Stefan was giving him a slight smile, he must have done something earlier. "Let's ugh, turn our brains back on, starting with our countries original founders, the native Americans."
Before he could continue he was cut off, "What about the vikings?"
Maddie's head snapped up. Rebekah? Sure enough, Rebekah walked through the door. She went and took the seat that was next to Maddie and in front of Elena.
"Well there's no evidence that viking explorers actually settled in the United States." Ric had a confused look on his face. "Who are you?"
"My names Rebekah. I'm new and history is my favorite subject."
Ric just nodded, commenting, "Right. Well welcome to Mystic Falls."
"Thank you." She looked over at Maddie. "Hello Madison." Maddie rolled her eyes, taking a gulp of her Starbucks. This was going to be a long day. She didn't even bother trying to pay Ric any mind. She did however take her phone and turn it on vibrate when it began buzzing.
Caroline- You know her?!
Maddie- Met her last night.
Caroline- Right. What happened with you last night anyways?
Maddie- I got stuck with Klaus.
Caroline- I heard you saved Matt. Thank you.
Maddie- He's my friend too.
Caroline- I know.
Ric just went on and on for the rest of the period, talking about the settlers. Towards the end of class he collected the summer assignments and then let them chat for the remaining five minutes. The minute the bell sounded, Maddie went off to Calculus, she already knew she had that with Caroline but she frowned when Stefan and Elena made their way inside, followed by Rebekah. Again, Rebekah took a seat next to her, which she didn't really care about. It wasn't like she was bothering her.
By the time English came, she was able to escape everyone and be alone, which she was a tad thankful for. It was nice to be in a room with people who weren't supernatural. After that she had A.P. Biology for two periods and then gym, after that she was free until practice later. She had this class with Matt, which was fine. They sat next to one another, playing hang man on the class syllabus that neither one of them cared to review. At the end of the period, Maddie went off to the bathroom. She really needed to pee and then from there she would go to gym and be done for the rest of the day. It didn't take her long to use the restroom. She would have come out quicker, had she not heard someone talking. Someone who shouldn't have been in there.
"He was talking to Vicky right there in the open." Maddie, peaked in between the small opening of the small. There was Jeremy Gilbert, talking to the wall. There was a moment of silence and then he started talking again, "When he died and came back, he, he must have started seeing her. I mean she said that she could come back. That she had help on the other side." Some freaky supernatural shit was going on and apparently not just with Klaus. "Like an anchor?" She frowned. "Loos this is Vicki we're talking about. She's not a bad person." She rolled her eyes. It wasn't that she didn't like her she just wasn't a fan. And she found it interesting that her cousins boyfriend was thinking about his dead girlfriend, or whatever she was to him, who just so happened to Matt's sister. "Alright, I will see you later."
There was a moment of silence, but no noise. Maddie opened the bathroom door, backpack on and she grabbed her phone from on top of the toilet paper. Jeremy's eyes bulged seeing her.
"You look like you've seen a ghost," she commented casually. He noted her sarcasm though.
Jeremy did nothing, only watched her wash her and hands and then dry them. "How long have you been in here?"
"Long enough that you should have figured this is the girls bathroom."
"Right, wasn't paying attention."
"I'm sure." She walked past him, at the door, when she turned. "Jeremy?"
Jeremy looked up at her. "You're in the girls bathroom." She stated, "And you should check the stalls and see if anyone is inside before you decide to start talking with ghosts. Enjoy the rest of your day." With that she left.
"Ah," Damon spoke, opening the door to the Salvatore Boarding House. "If it isn't my favorite Bennett."
Maddie smirked stepping inside, "Hi Damon."
"Aw, look at you all dolled up for your last first day of school." Damon smirked, clicking a few buttons on his phone holding it up to Maddie. "Janette is so proud of her baby girl."
Maddie looked at the pictures her mom had posted from that morning. She had made a collage and had over one hundred likes on Facebook, she had about fifty comments as well. "Yeah, you know how my mom is."
"Gotta love her. So, any bruises I need to check you for?" Damon wondered taking his phone back. "I heard that you were Klaus' lucky prized possession last night."
"Don't say it like that."
"Why not?"
"Because it sounds disgusting, that's why!"
Damon lead her to one of the many rooms in the mansion. As soon as she saw a couch, she plopped down, putting her keys and phone down next to her. She sighed, enjoying the couch feeling. "I could just marry this couch."
"I see that. I'll have to ship you one for your birthday."
"My birthday is two months away."
"And you already know what you're getting from me."
"You don't have to get my anything."
"Nonsense," Damon grinned. "You just started regularly speaking to me again."
Now it was Maddie's turn to roll her eyes. "Ha ha. On a serious note, where were you last night?"
"With Katherine."
"Katherine?" There was a short pause. "Do I even want to know?"
"Probably not," he shook his head. "Besides, you are a particular conflict of interest. Let's just say she shed some light on things."
"About Klaus," to Maddie, that much was obvious.
"Maybe."
She decided to change the subject, "I see your brothers back."
"Don't remind me."
"Did you know he's back in school?"
"Did he do something to you?" Damon wondered, she could feel his intense gaze on her skin.
"No, not to me. I just don't particularly like him being there under Klaus' control."
Damon nodded, "We're gonna have to do something about that?"
"Let's get real here Damon, Stefan is under the control of Klaus. The original vampire, the hybrid! You can't just turn him back into the old Stefan."
Damon shrugged. "Well I can't just leave him how he is. He is growing to be a problem."
She sighed, "Besides, Rebekah is here to make sure that nothing goes wrong."
"Oh yes, don't remind me. She has officially moved in."
Maddie sat up, laughing, "She lives with you now?"
"Between her and Stefan I can't catch a break."
"I'm sure my mom would let you move into our house," Maddie joked. Even though she knew her mom would let him stay there.
"And Christian would have vervain darts pointed at me every night."
"You know it!"
The minute the school day ended, a large part of the students at Mystic Falls gladly went home. Another large part, headed towards the locker rooms to get ready for practice. Maddie had kept Damon company at the Boarding House before she went back to school. The locker room was packed with people. She went to her locker, which was by Katie's. She saw Katie, standing there, changing into her cheer practice clothes. She snuck up behind her, yelling boo in her ear, grinning as Katie jumped.
"Hate you."
"You love me," Maddie sighed opening up her lock. "How was your first day?"
"Pretty boring actually."
"Sorry to hear that."
"You and me both." Katie sighed. "I see you dressed nice, as always."
Maddie rolled her eyes, getting out of the romper. As soon as it was off, she grabbed her spandex and a sports bra. "It was the first day after all."
"If it wasn't for my mom yelling at me, I would have worn what you're putting on."
"Spandex and a sports bra?"
"Yup. Well no, spandex and a shirt."
"Nice Katy Kat."
She just grinned, and headed to the bathroom to change into her sports bra. As soon as she came back, the voice of Caroline came from around the corner, "If it isn't two of my favorite people."
"Hey Care," Maddie commented as she began putting on socks and her cleats.
"What's sup Care?" Katie asked.
"Glad this day is over," she sighed. "Nonetheless, it was a great day. We started off senior year with a bang, this is just going to be great!" Maddie and Katie gave one another a look as Caroline continued to ramble on. They couldn't help smile at one another though. "Are you going to the bonfire tonight?"
"Me?" Maddie wondered, gesturing to herself. Caroline nodded. "I don't think so."
"Why not?"
"What's the point in going?"
"Um, it's senior year. It will be fun. Did I mention it's senior year?! We literally have to do everything!" Maddie rolled her eyes.
"I'll think about it." She spoke standing up. "I'll see you guys later. Have fun."
"You too," Katie and Caroline said together as Maddie left the gym, her field hockey stick, water bottle and phone in hand.
"What's got her so pissed off?" Maddie asked after practice. Not too many people were in the girls locker room. She could see only a few people left from soccer and track, she concluded that they must have ended awhile ago. She could see most of the cheerleaders and her team had just come in. She could also see how pissed off Caroline looked.
"A new girl joined the team."
Maddie sighed, "Rebekah?"
Katie nodded, "You know her?"
"Sort of, kind of, not really." She sighed, "It's complicated."
"I see. Anyways she joined and Care's not really happy about it. She is pretty good though. Especially since she's flexible." No one missed the glare Caroline threw at Katie but she just shrugged. "Oh well, I will see you guys later. My mom is here and I have a shit ton of homework."
"On the first day?!"
"These teachers are insane!" Katie chuckled before waving goodbye.
"I CAN'T BELIEVE SHE JOINED!" Caroline spat.
"Calm down, she isn't killing anyone." Yet.
"So you think it's okay?" Caroline asked, accusation in her voice.
Maddie shrugged, "I think we should be more worried about Stefan thank Rebekah. Besides she hasn't done anything to me, besides call me Maddison for me to outright hate her."
Caroline frowned, slamming her luck. "Whatever! I will see you later." Maddie watched her stalk off, half laughing.
She got her stuff together, wanting to get home and shower as quick as possible. She was ready to go when she looked up and saw someone standing directly in front of her. Rebekah.
"Hello Maddison."
Maddie slammed her locker shut, "Alright, I get Klaus hasn't caught you up to speed but I don't like that name! So I would greatly appreciate it, if you called me Maddie."
Rebekah smirked, "Oh he did, but I don't really pay my brother any attention."
"Right." Maddie responded easily. "Is there a reason your analyzing me?"
"Well I hear you and my brother, Elijah are well … acquainted." She said. "Just checking you over."
"Well let me know when your done, so I can go home."
"You've got spunk."
"Thanks, I guess." She wasn't quiet sure whether or not that was supposed to be a compliment.
"So, will I see you tonight?"
Maddie raised an eyebrow, "At the bonfire?" Rebekah nodded. "Maybe, probably not."
"Such a pity. Caroline would want you to enjoy your senior year." By the look she was giving, it confirmed what Maddie knew, she had been listening.
"Yeah well, Caroline wants a lot of things that probably won't happen. Now I am sweaty and gross and I would really like to go home. So, can I leave?" Rebekah stepped aside. "See you later."
Maddie walked all the way to her car. As soon as she was inside, she just let herself relax in the seat. She was pretty tired from the day and just wanted to go home. She had started her car and was getting ready to leave when her phone buzzed.
Damon- Plans tonight?
Maddie- No, why?
Damon- You're going to the bonfire tonight.
Maddie- Why?
Damon- Because Elena wants Stefan back and has a plan. And you don't want him killing anyone. Besides, I need my sidekick tonight.
Maddie- Didn't know I was your sidekick.
Damon- Now you do. Be in Ric's classroom by 7!
She didn't even bother responding, she just went home.
"I'll lure Stefan away from the bonfire, then when he's distracted-," Elena began.
Ric then spoke, "I'll shoot him."
Maddie, who had been standing beside Damon looked around the room. She felt so out of place. She didn't even know why she was there. She reminded herself that she came because she didn't want more innocent people dying and Stefan seemed to be the big problem, at the moment anyways.
"Can't Bonnie just juju him, or something?" Damon asked.
"I'm trying to keep Bonnie out of this." Elena spoke, standing tall. "I don't trust that Stefan won't hurt her. Caroline are you covered?"
Caroline responded eagerly, "Yes! I will make sure that they old Forbes jail cell is prepped and ready."
"And what about Rebekah?" Maddie asked, crossing her arms.
Damon nodded, "Mads got a point, Rebekah is a key player here. Wherever Stefan goes the blonde ponytail tends to follow."
Elena turned around, now facing Maddie and Damon. "Which is why it's your job to keep her away."
"How? She's an original, last time I checked we're out of daggers!" Maddie hit him on the chest, it didn't actually hurt him though.
"So then preoccupy her with your charm."
"Might have better luck finding the dagger," Ric commented, causing both Maddie and Caroline to laugh.
"Are you ever not gonna be mad at me?" Damon wondered.
"Doubtful."
Maddie frowned. She hadn't been aware that Damon and Ric were fighting. "What did you do now?"
"Might have snapped his neck." She opened her mouth and then closed it, she didn't have the words to say anything.
At that moment, Tyler walked in, swaying his arms. "Sorry I'm late. What's going on?"
Elena turned back around, "We need you to raid your moms vervain supply, enough to keep Stefan down for awhile."
"You can't do that to Stefan." Maddie and Damon both looked at one another when Tyler said this, frowning.
Caroline wondered, "Why not?"
Elena gave Tyler a serious look, "Trust me Tyler, it's in his best interest."
"Yeah," agreed Caroline.
"But it's not in Klaus'," Tyler stated, standing tall, defending Klaus. Something was wrong, Maddie could tell.
"But Klaus is the bad guy Tyler," noted Caroline. "Why are you acting like some freaky hybrid slave minion."
Damon began to stand up up, causing Maddie to stand tall. She had no idea what the hell was going on but Damon looked worried. It didn't help when he said, "Ugh oh."
"What?" Ric wondered, giving Damon a look.
Tyler leaned in towards Caroline, "Klaus made me who I am Caroline. I owe him everything."
Damon who had been walking closer commented, "Oh boy."
Caroline turned her head to him and snapped, "Okay can we cool it on the commentary please?"
"What is going on?" Elena asked.
Maddie who had stayed in her spot noticed Damon grab something in his hands. Tyler looked around the room, "I'm just gonna go." The minute he began to walk Maddie knew he wasn't getting far. That was only confirmed when Damon used his vampire speed to stab Tyler.
Caroline pushed past Damon to kneel next to her boyfriend. "He's been sired."
"What?!" Maddie could see the obvious confusion on Ric's face.
"Sired," Damon stated. "He feels loyal to Klaus because Klaus' blood created him."
Elena who was staring at Tyler on the floor wondered, "Loyal how?"
"He'll seek acceptance from his master. It's really rare, but maybe not so much in hybrids.
"So how do I fix him?" Caroline wondered seriously.
"Get a new boyfriend." Maddie couldn't help chuckle at the seriousness in Damon's voice.
"This isn't funny!" Elena snapped looking at her.
"Actually," Maddie shrugged, "it kind of is."
Elena turned over to glare at Damon. "This is serious! Now we have one less person to help us against Klaus."
Maddie rolled her eyes, "Klaus isn't exactly the problem right now, Stefan is."
"Klaus will always be a problem! And the fact that you're friends with him makes me sick to my stomach."
"We aren't exactly friends." She said honestly. "Associates is more like it."
Elena glared at her, "How can you associate with him, after everything he's done?!"
"Please spare me the speech. I don't wanna hear it." Walking a step closer she said, "If you want to give someone a speech though you should go and find your brother."
"Meaning?"
"Meaning he was openly talking to ghosts today, in the girls bathroom might I add." Maddie shook her head, "Now if I were you I would go to him and tell him he needs to keep that shit under control. People in this town will start talking if they found out, more than they already do," she said adding the last part in.
"Not good," Damon muttered.
Elena glared over to him shrieking, "Why are you just telling me this now?!"
"Since you wanted to give people speeches, I figured he needs it more than I do."
"She's got a point." Damon noted.
Elena snapped, "Damon, she is basically on team Klaus!"
"I'm on team Maddie!" She corrected walking a tad closer to Elena. "At the moment the problem in is this town is Stefan Salvatore. He is out of control!" She glanced at Ric and then looked back at Elena. "So get him vervained and then get his ass in the Forbes cellar before more innocent people die. Don't tell me your forgot about last night with Dana and Chad?" Elena frowned. "I didn't think so. Get Stefan taken care of then you can deal with Klaus, which, let me make myself clear I will have nothing to do with. I prefer not have the hybrid pissed off at me." She looked around the room, "Does everyone understand?"
"Bossy," Damon commented but he was grinning. "I kind of like it."
"Shut up Damon, go find Rebekah." She looked around at Ric, "Do you have vervain darts ready?"
He nodded, "Some."
Maddie nodded back, looking at Caroline. "Go take care of your sired boyfriend." She looked around, "The rest of you," there was a short pause. "Get Stefan locked up in the Forbes cellar."
"Well," Elena spoke sarcastically. "Do you have an actual plan to go with your suggestions? It's kind of hard now that Tyler's locked up."
She thought about it for a second. "Caroline get Tyler out of here. The last thing that need to happen is him waking up and messing up everything. Damon, keep Rebekah on a leesh, as much as you can that is. Elena, since you like to the certain of attention stay close to Stefan. Lure him away, try the bleachers, now one will be over there. Why don't you jump off of them actually? And if Stefan decides to catch you, Ric can vervain him. Good enough?" She said the last part sarcastically. "Great, there's your plan, don't screw it up! This town deserves a tad bit of piece. I'm out of here." She began walking towards the door.
"Where are you going?" Caroline asked.
"Home. You I gave you guys a good plan to work out, get it done." With that she turned around leaving.
Damon stood there smiling at Maddie's retreating form before looking at Elena. "You may not like, but you have to admit that's pretty good plan she just gave you."
"Whatever," Elena muttered.
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In this chapter ... First last day of High School, Maddie enters senior year. She's shocked to see Stefan when she gets to school, even more shocked when Rebekah shows up in History. Maddie catches Jeremy talking to Ana. She warns Elena to get Jeremy in check before Mystic Falls residents find out.
On the next chapter ... Ghosts