Behind the Mask
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Damon's P.O.V
In my hundred and fifty some years of my immortal life I have crossed path with various of witches and witnessed their remarkable magic, not that I ever admitted the same to them but still one can't help but admire them.
Something like that is happening right now in front of my eyes, in this very moment.
Enzo and I, we're standing at the ground where hundred witches have been burned alive. Currently we're staring at three Bennett witches, yes three, thanks to new and improve Katherine who called Lucy Bennett who owes her some favour, she is now reunited with her family and together all of them are concentrating to connect with their ancestors to find solutions for our problem.
"You think it will work mate?" Enzo asked me in hushed tones. I shrugged, "Chances are fifty/fifty since it's an unusual request ever. And witches are not known for complying to anyone's request, especially when our kind is involved."
Windows rattled with the churning wind and candles aflame brighter.
"You both should leave, even your whisper is disturbing our connection." Sheila scolded us without opening her eyes.
We both grimaced at her tone. "Come mate looks like we're dismissed." Enzo tapped my shoulders and we both left to return back to boarding house.
Another thing I never thought to see in my live is to see my girlfriend and her evil doppelganger working together as they both were dressed in same clothes and doing some sort of walk while rest of inmates were watching them . "Katherine this is not cat walk try to be more humble and normal."
Blondie corrected her and they both start walking again.
"Umm, what's going on here?" I asked to room full off people but no one answered me except Stefan. "If this plan has to work then Katherine has to completely act like Elena. We can't take chance."
I felt confused. "Why? I thought she mastered the act of 'pretending to Elena'." He shook his head. "Human yes, she can even fool vampires younger than her and maybe take older vampire by surprise but she is going to face vampires older then her and she has to make it believable."
Nodding my head in understanding I watched them practice with everyone else.
It was kind of funny to see dark and cunning Katherine Pierce acting all soft and sweet. "Well on plus side if she won't be able to pull it off then someone will definitely pull her black heart out." I spoke loud enough for her to hear.
She scowl at me but then stared at her daughter who was reading a magazine ignoring this show.
"Look I am in this for long haul." She glanced at her daughter once more. "Besides if I have to bail, I would have bailed the first time Stefan suggested I have to face Elijah."
With that she stormed out of the room leaving us behind to ponder upon her words.
After that everyone went to their separate rooms while I followed Elena into my , our room.
She opened the box sitting on bed and took out a short dark green dress.
"So you are wearing this?" I asked her while pulling her in my embrace. She gave an absent minded nod while checking her mask. "Katherine wants to buy black mini dress but I refuse to look like a hooker."
I laughed imagining Katherine Pierce being shot down by my sweet girlfriend. "Well good for you." I complimented her and she smiled sweetly at me but then she got serious. "You think it will work?" She searched my face for an honest answer, "I mean, what if this Elijah or Rose recognise her and attack her before you guys show yourself?"
I had every intention to let my sarcastic self lighten her mood but the way Elena was looking at me made me tell her truth. "Look its a huge risk and we are doing great gamble but we don't know how to corner him without Stefan past playing itself."
She nodded her head as I mentioned the plan. We thought of doing locator spell to search for only original who can help us but since we don't have any of his belongings, we can't ask questions about him without exposing ourselves, that's when Stefan came up with this plan.
Lee went to Richmond where he found Rose's friend Slater and he secretly tipped him off about a doppelganger residing in Mystic Falls. He spied on him enough to find out that he contacted Rose the minute Lee left him.
"I really hope Rose took our bait." Elena told me in wishful voice because now all we can do is wait for Rose to send his man, although this time instead of Elena, Katherine is going to get kidnapped and surprisingly she agreed to help us as long her daughter's willing to look past her deeds and forgive her. Nadia's turned a cold face towards her mother, she's acting like Katherine Pierce never exist in her world and we all can see how deeply this is hurting her.
"Well let's hope for best baby, in mean time teach her some manners will you."
She smiled and nodded her head before pulling me in for kiss that soon turned into hot passionate love making and we didn't leave my bed for rest of the night.
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Elena's P.O.V
The night of masquerade party has finally arrived. Both Katherine and I are dressed in same dress and Caroline and Bonnie is doing our make up in a similar manner while Lexi is going over plan again. "Okay, since we're hiding our faces in masks Elena you will be attending first half of dance and then Katherine is going to take your place for rest of night until she is kidnapped only then you are going to get out of your hiding place."
I was about to say something when Katherine turned around. "Relax I know how to play my part. I don't need this pep talk." She mocked at her while adjusting the front of her dress to show more cleavage. "Will you stop doing that!" I snapped at her but she feigned innocence. "What? Scared I will ruin your nun like reputation?"
That made me see red, I grabbed a colour pencil and was about to shove it in her when we heard Nadia' s voice. "Don't bother Elena, she is going to stab you in the end." She gave her mother one disgusting look. " I mean how can you count on thiswomen , to not abandon you when she abandoned her own flesh and blood."
With that she left us leaving a distraught looking Katharine among us.
She was quite but then she put on her mask and told us in cold voice. "Lets get this over with." and then she left us as we all slip in our masks and followed her downstairs.
When we arrived at Lockwood the party was at full swing. Every face was hidden behind masks, rendering it impossible to recognize anyone amongst the crowd.
As usual Mayor and his wife greeted our group. He lowers his voice when we were out of earshot. "Please tell me this plan of yours is not going to create havoc in my party." He spoke nervously.
"Don' t worry we got everything under control." Damon assured him and then led us inside.
"Come, dance with me." He offered me his hand and lead me to dance floor.
He twirled me in his arms and I couldn't help but squeal in delight. "Someone's in good mood." I asked him as we both danced. He smiled and dipped me down before pulling me up. "Its because my girlfriend is safe in my arms and I intend to keep it that way."
His honest words warmed my heart and I knew he will do anything to keep me safe.
The music changed into tango and all of us started dancing and Damon got moves to rival any professional dancer and put their skills to shame.
He lead me for most part and it was the an exhilarating experience of my short life. He twirled and turned me, his hands were everywhere leaving a trail of fire on my body. My skin was flushed, glistening with perspiration.
the minute last notes ended and he lifted me in his arms and dramatically dipped me.
"You okay!"He asked as he pulled me back and even though I was breathless I couldn't help but to kiss him as passionately as we just danced. "That was!" I couldn't continue but he understood and joined our forehead. "I know baby, I know."
We were swaying into our own beat when suddenly we heard familiar waltz tune and I knew it was time.
He smiled sadly at me and start dancing while we revolved around in circles. Soon it was time for partner swap and for some reason I got panicked and squeezed his shoulder. "Damon!"my voice was barely a whisper. "Trust me." He assured me and before I can say anything he twirled me into Stefan's arms and I saw him dancing away with Caroline.
"Hey relax everything is going to be alright." Stefan comforted me and I gave him small smile before he passed me on to Mason, who then passed me to Ric who passed me to Enzo.
"Be ready luv." He whisper in my ear as John danced closer to us. "You knew what to do." I nodded my head as he twirled me into John's arms.
He seems as if he wanted to say something but soon we neared the corridor and he glanced behind me and then quickly whispered. "Don't come out until Damon comes to get you." With that he slipped out of circle and in seconds Katherine took my place in his arms and they re-joined the dance while I snuck in the room. Bonnie had cast protection spell over it and now all I have to do is wait here because rest is up to my friends and Katherine.
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Katherine's P.O.V
After the end of this ridiculous dance I realized how good of an actress I am. I still don't know how but except people who were in this secret circle, couldn't tell me and Elena apart .
Besides it was easy for me to fool anyone as I act like Elena.
"You look lovely Elena." One of the school girl Sarah complimented me and I feigned smile at her. "Thanks." She looked around and then leaned in. "Where is that hunk of a boyfriend. I mean he can't seem to take his hands off you, like that time in library." She giggled and my curiosity peaked. "What are you talking about?" I acted all surprised which made that girl giggle more.
"Oh don't pretend to be innocent!" she rolled her eyes." I was making out with Troy in history section when we heard you guys."
She looked quite giddy as she lowerd her voice. "I never knew you were into role play. That teacher student fantasy put our little make out into shame. I envy you Elena that boyfriend of yours rocks your world as much you want."
She was fanning herself and to say I was shocked would be an understatement. So little miss perfect is not nun like I always thought she was.
I was about to ask if she knew any stories like that about Stefan and his human toy when John disturbed us.
"Excuse me but I need Elena for a moment." With that he lead me away from house and handed me small recording device and a small bottle. "This has enough vervain to keep you unconscious and this device has heartbeat recorded to lowest settings so it can mask you as human, don't worry all vampires had tested it." I tucked both things in my purse when I heard him.
"Thank you for what you are doing for my daughter." I scoffed and told him truth. "Lets be clear I am only doing this for my daughter and for a safe future with her."
He nodded his head and then told me its time. "According to Bonnie the kidnapper can be anywhere near your car is parked so just go there and rest will be taken care of."
I couldn't help but roll my eyes as I left him and calmly made my way towards parking lot. I was almost near Damon's car when I felt someone grabbing me from behind and instead of following my instinct and fighting him off I barely used my strength and as he tried to covers my nose with morphine cloth I sneakily drank does of vervain and in few seconds felt darkness take over me.
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Damon's P.O.V
We were waiting when Lexi got a call from Lee. "Okay I am coming out." She held up and look at us. "Lee just saw Katherine getting snatched we are going to follow that car you guys follow us as soon as you can." With that she rushed outside to join her boyfriend.
Stefan looked at me. "Go get Elena we're leaving."
With a swift nod I left for my girlfriend and found her waiting for me with Caroline and Bonnie. "Damon!" she sighed in relieve and ran in my arms. "Please tell me it worked." I smiled at her and told her. "It worked baby, kitty Kat just got snatched." I felt tension leave her body and I kissed her forehead to calm her down before looking at girls.
"Okay girls we need to leave." They nod in understanding and followed me outside where we all got inside our cars and made our way towards boarding house.
Elena stared at me as I drove and held my hand in her hands. "Please tell me everything will be alright."
I gave her one glance and can see worry in those brown eyes so I said the only thing I was hoping for. "Everything will turn out alright. Trust me." She smiled and put her head on my shoulder and I knew everything will be alright.
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