A/N I was so close to finishing this, but my laptop got a virus and crashed! Thankfully hubby managed to salvage this file for me this weekend! After all the trouble I had writing it, I was going to be royally pissed if I had to start over! We finally learn who is attacking Kurt, and why! This story is another one that didn't go the way I thought it would when I started it. Now it is coming to an end. I hope you all enjoyed it!
Reviews always welcome!
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Blaine looked down at the pale man asleep on the bed. He'd never seen him looking so fragile, so delicate. How could anyone want to hurt the beautiful man so much? Kurt was strong, free-spirited, and yes, a Diva, but he was also kind, generous, and loving. Blaine still couldn't believe Kurt was his. After all they had been through, after all the mistakes Blaine had made, the misunderstandings, Kurt had still wanted him. Even after Elliott had offered him immortality, Kurt had chosen Blaine. He was the luckiest man alive.
Blaine sighed when he felt his phone vibrate in his pocket. He'd turned the ringer off during rehearsal, and forgotten to switch it back on. Leaving the bedroom, he pulled the item from his pocket and answering it, already knowing who would be calling.
"June, I'm sorry, I know I didn't tell you I was leaving..."
"It's alright, Blaine," the older woman sounded distracted and rushed. "I was just calling to tell you that rehearsal has been cancelled for the night. I've had something come up. I do want you to come in two hours earlier tomorrow before the showcase to go over your duet with Sebastian, though."
Blaine frowned at the name. He'd almost forgotten about the second vampire. He still wasn't sure why Sebastian had pursued him. Was he really just trying to warn them about Elliott? Or were the two working with each other, and if so, why? What could they possibly want with Kurt and himself?
With a sigh, Blaine went to the kitchen to get a cup of coffee. Sue was sitting at the table, preparing some kind of talisman for Kurt. He tried not to look at the items his former cheer coach was using, some of them just made his stomach turn.
"Where do you get all of those...things?" He finally asked.
The tall blonde woman just gave him an evil grin. "You really don't want to know. All finished. This should prevent who ever is doing this from trying again."
Blaine set his cup on the counter and crossed his arms. "I still can't believe someone could do this to Kurt. Why him?"
"I have a couple of theories as to why," Sue said. "Maybe that would narrow down the who."
Blaine looked at her. "What are your theories?"
The woman removed her glasses and turned her full attention on him. "I don't think it is Kurt they want. I think it is you, and they see Kurt as an obstacle to be removed."
Frowning, Blaine sat across from her. They hadn't considered that before, focusing mainly on people who could hold a grudge against his fiancee. "I think I am going to be sick."
Sue shrugged, but continued. "It's possible that this woman believes she is in love with you, and thinks by getting rid of Kurt she can have you. Or perhaps there is another reason she wants Kurt out of your life. I can't say yet."
Blaine frowned. A thought started to form in his mind, but he was distracted by Santana's return before it could fully form.
"I'm sorry, Blaine. That Bastard Sebastian was controlling me. He made me let him in."
Blaine nodded. "It wasn't your fault. Besides, it was Elliott who was trying to take Kurt from me."
The Latina nodded. "How is he?"
"Sleeping," Sue replied. "I turned the attacker's power back on herself. She'll be in a great deal of pain for a few days. If, as I suspect, she is someone Blaine or Kurt knows, the magic will leave a mark that they will be able to see and identify her."
"What do we do if we do find her?" Blaine asked.
"Then we take her down," Sue said. Blaine just nodded in determination.
…
"Are you sure you're up for this?" Blaine asked for the hundredth time.
Kurt just glared at him. "I'm going with you to the rehearsal and stay for the Showcase. I may be weak right now, but my anger at this bitch is enough to sustain me through the evening. Sue said the woman would probably be there tonight. I want to know who she is, and why the hell she is doing this to me. And then I want to douse the witch in a bucket of water and watch her melt!"
Blaine opened his mouth to say something, but the look on Kurt's face had him thinking twice. The pale man continued his rant. "Yes, I know that was only a movie, but you know what I mean. I want this over with, Blaine!"
Blaine nodded, and hugged him. "Me, too."
He had racked his brains the night before, trying to think of any women he know who might be interested in him, and want to get Kurt out of the way, but he couldn't think of anyone who showed that much interest in him. Except for Sebastian, who claimed he'd only been after Blaine to get to Elliott.
Speaking of Sebastian, would the vampire show up for the showcase now that Kurt and Blaine knew about his true nature? Only one way to find out, he supposed as they left for the pavilion.
Sebastian was there, and so was Elliott. Both Blaine and Kurt were on their guard, but the two vampires only apologized.
"I understand now that Kurt really does love you, Blaine," Elliott began. "I never believed in love until I met Kurt. Now I see that it is real, and complicated."
Sebastian smiled and kissed the other vampire. "I want to thank you," he said turning to Kurt and Blaine. "I finally have my Happily Ever After. If there is anything I can do to repay you, just let me know."
Kurt was still leery, but decided to accept the apology at face value.
"So, where's June?" Blaine asked.
"She's not here yet," Sebastian replied, frowning. "She called just before you got here, said there was an issue with the caterer, and that we should rehearse without her."
Kurt frowned as a thought began to worm it's way into his head. June had been trying to break him and Blaine up for more than a month and a half. She said it would be better for Blaine's career if he seemed unattached. But what if she had another reason for it?
Could it be possible that she wanted Blaine for herself? He kept his suspicions to himself for the moment.
Blaine seemed to be lost in thought himself a moment, but shook it off. "Okay, so maybe we should rehearse."
Sebastian just grinned. "Nope. I'm pulling out of the showcase. Why don't you and Kurt take this time to rehearse something, instead."
"What?" Blaine asked, confused.
The taller man shrugged. "I only joined the showcase to get closer to you, so I could warn you about Elliott. I don't need June to make me famous. So you two will do a duet instead."
"June will be pissed," Blaine said with a grin.
Kurt smiled. "Sounds fun."
…
June didn't arrive until just minutes before the Showcase was about to start. Kurt had gone out to take his seat with his parents and friends, so Blaine was alone in the greenroom when she arrived.
"Where's Sebastian?" She asked.
Blaine shrugged. "He bailed. Said he had a hot date and left."
"What? The ungrateful bastard! Well, we'll just have to work around it. We'll still open with our duet, and then you'll do the rest of your solo numbers."
Blaine nodded, smiling.
A few minutes later, the music began, and Blaine joined June on stage. He saw the woman frown when she saw Kurt sitting at the table nearest the stage with their family and friends, saw Kurt narrow his eyes at the woman, and then turn to look at him. He smiled back at his fiancee and nodded, smiling.
What good is a field on a fine summer night
When you sit all alone with the weeds?
Or a succulent pear if with each juicy bite
You spit out your teeth with the seeds?
Before it's too late stop trying to wait
For fortune and fame you're secure of
For there's one thing to be sure of, mate:
There's nothing to be sure of!
As the duo sang on stage, Blaine saw Kurt whispering something to their friends, but the show must go on.
Oh, it's time to start livin'
Time to take a little from this world we're given
Time to take time, cause spring will turn to fall
In just no time at all...
As the showcase went on, Blaine could feel June watching him from the wings. It seemed to go by much quicker than he'd expected, and suddenly it was time for the finale.
"Ladies and gentleman, I want to thank you all, but especially the one person for whom this night would never have been." Out of the corner of his eye, Blaine could see June preening. He smirked, and continued. "Only one person in the world has stood beside me through the entire journey, and without them none of this would be possible. Kurt?"
He held his hand out to his fiancee, smiling brilliantly as the paler man took his hand and joined him on stage. He could practically hear June fuming off stage, but they ignored her. "This is Kurt Hummel, the love of my life, my fiancee, my everything, without whom I would be nothing. And he sings like an angel, too!"
The orchestra began to play, and the couple began to sing.
Blaine:
Never knew I could feel like this
Like I've never seen the sky before
Want to vanish inside your kiss
Seasons may change, winter to spring
But I love you until the end of time
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you until my dying day
Blaine and Kurt:
Suddenly the world seems such a perfect place
Suddenly it moves with such a perfect grace
Suddenly my life doesn't seem such a waste
It all revolves around you
And there's no mountain too high
No river too wide
Sing out this song and I'll be there by your side
Storm clouds may gather
And stars may collide
Kurt:
But I love you (Blaine: I love you)
Until the end of time (Blaine: Until the end of time)
Blaine and Kurt:
Come what may
Come what may
I will love you, I will love you
The audience jumped to their feet, applauding loudly as the two men took their bows. June shrank back into the shadows at the sound, and the boys waved at the audience as they exited the stage. The smile on Kurt's face immediately turned to a glare.
"It was you!" He spat out at the woman. "You were the one torturing me! But why? What do you want with Blaine?"
The woman glared back at them. "I have no idea what you are talking about!"
"Cut the crap, Ouiser!" Sue Sylvester stepped out from the curtain behind the other woman. "I can smell the stench of voodoo on you like rhino poop at the zoo."
June spun around to face the cheer coach, and blanched. "You!"
"Yes, me, and I should have known it would be you. This has you written all over it."
Kurt glanced between the two women. "You know each other?"
Sue nodded, never taking her eyes off the shorter woman. "Our paths have crossed a few times."
"So what does she want with me?" Blaine asked. "And why torture Kurt like that?"
"I'll answer your questions, but first answer me this," Sue said. "What do you know about June Dolloway?"
Kurt frowned. "Everyone knows about her. She's famous for helping many young artists get their start in the business. She's a patron of the arts."
Sue nodded. "Name one of those young artists she's helped."
Again, Kurt frowned, trying to remember. "Uh, I can't remember any of them off hand..."
"That's because they don't exist. Marie Laveau here cast a glamour spell on the name, so that people would believe she was some wealthy socialite, so that she could fatten up another calf to devour."
Kurt and Blaine both looked confused, not understanding. Sue rolled her eyes, and June tried to lunge at her, but the blonde woman just threw a fist full of something at her, and the other woman froze in her tracks.
"Chill out, Doll face, Salt and Thyme should keep you still long enough for an explanation." She turned to look back at the two boys. "She wanted to bring Blaine into the spotlight so she could feed off the accolades, and slowly steal young Burt Reynolds' youth."
"Okay, but why would she try to get Kurt out of the picture?" Blaine asked.
Sue shrugged. "Because for the spell to work, she needed you to be married to the business. The more you put into the music, the stronger she'd grow. Kurt would be a distraction."
"So why throw him at Sebastian, then?" Kurt asked.
"That was a ploy to make you jealous, so you'd break up with him. She knew Sebastian wouldn't hold Blaine's attention the way you do."
Kurt huffed. "So, what do we do with her now?"
"I'll deal with her. Go on, back to your friends."
"But..." Kurt began to protest, but Sue cut him off.
"Don't worry, I promise her punishment will match what she dealt out to you. Karma is a Bitch named Sue Sylvester."
…
It was late evening of the next day when the last of their guests left, back to their own homes and lives. Rachel was already at the theater preparing for that night's performance, and Santana was out on a date with Dani. Kurt and Blaine had the loft all to themselves for the entire night.
They'd been relaxing on the couch, cuddled together, watching a Real housewives marathon, when there was a knock on the door.
Frowning, Kurt reluctantly got up and answered it. He felt a jolt go through him when he spotted Elliott and Sebastian standing there.
"We come in peace," the blue eyed vampire said with a smile.
"Yeah, we just want to talk to you," Sebastian said.
Kurt reluctantly let them in. "What do you want?"
The dark haired vampire just smiled at him, and Kurt couldn't help the jolt of attraction that raced through him. He quickly sat back down beside Blaine, needing the reassurance of his fiancee's presence.
"We were talking about the whole voodoo issue," Elliott began. "We think we know a way that you'll never have to fear that anything like that will ever happen again."
Kurt frowned. "How?"
The two vampires looked at each other, and then back at the two men. "We have a gift for you, if you want it..."
…
Kurt sighed a week later, a smile on his face as his fiancee kissed his way up his neck. "Do you have any regrets?" he asked.
Blaine smirked and looked him straight in the eye. "About accepting their gift?"
Kurt nodded, leaning forward to trace his tongue over the vein in the shorter man's throat, drawing a moan.
"MMM, no regrets. Just love." And the younger man begin to hum Teenage Dream.
Kurt laughed, and sang the line,
We can dance until we die
You and I
We'll be young forever
A moment later, he hissed as his fiancee's fangs slid into his throat. With a moan of pleasure, Kurt returned the favor...
The End!