Hey guys, sorry its been a while. Started back at uni this week so its been manic. Really hope you like the new chapter. It also gives you a few sneak peaks into Damon's Story. Please Review.
Sage couldn't believe what his father was demanding of him. When he'd asked for his help, he hadn't expected this. His demand, his only condition was a terrible one. He had wanted to scream out when his father had said it and he had wanted to scream again when he had told him that he had to do it. She was to die at his hand. His father had kept his word and they had succeeded. Bonnie was safe.
It had been several weeks since they had stormed in to that old deserted building and rescued her. They had made it just in time. Seconds later and Bonnie would have already gone through the change, but Lucifer had quickly dealt with Malachi as Bonnie lay dying in Damon's arms. He had quickly exchanged blood with her. He didn't have it in him to kill her to complete the change. Sage did though. He broke her neck and then they all waited. Weeks later, Bonnie was beautiful. Her vampirism had enhanced her natural beauty. Now when she walked into a room every eye focussed on her – not just Damon's.
However, there was a darkness looming over the group. Meredith and Elena had to keep their part of the deal. Sage and Stefan had to keep theirs. They were unsure who had the hardest task. The vampires who would change them or the girls facing death. Sage knew that he was condemning Meredith to a dark life, a terrible existence. One that he had never enjoyed. Stefan equally felt guilty. He was partly glad at the idea of keeping his Elena forever but he resented the fact that it was so soon. She would miss out on so much.
"I'm so sorry Meredith." Sage said on the night of her transformation. "I wish I didn't have to do this."
"Sage, I agreed to it. I made the decision. You have nothing to feel guilty for." Meredith could already see remorse in his eyes.
"But you deserve a normal human life with Alaric. You will never have that now. I'm taking it from you."
"No. I gave it up for Bonnie. Besides, I haven't seen Alaric for months. He will understand. Bonnie means more."
"You wrote to him? To explain?" Sage asked.
"Yes." Meredith replied simply. Sage nodded. He began to walk towards her. "Sage, you'll show me the world won't you?"
"Of course, Meredith. I will show you every treasure this world has to offer." Sage said honestly.
"And you won't let me become a heinous bloodsucking murderer?" Meredith had real concern in her eyes.
"Mon cher, you could never be heinous, but I promise you I will not allow you to do anything that will cause you pain. I will save you from remorse. You will never kill, I promise."
"I'm ready." Sage looked down at her, his little clever human and he wondered what he would think of her when she was no longer human. Would he still feel drawn to her, when her purity was gone? He drew back his gums and bit her gently at the base of her neck, brushing her hair aside with his fingertips. She gasped but did not struggle. She felt a wave of emotion hit her, but it was not her own. She tasted Sage's thoughts and felt a love that she would never be able to describe with mere words. He loved her. His bite felt as soft as a kiss and the sensation of her blood leaving her body felt like a rush of pure ecstasy. She moaned with desire as she relished in Sage's thoughts. His thoughts were consumed with images and memories of her face, her scent, her voice, her aura, her blood, her touch. Every part of his mind was concentrating on her. He loved her. All too soon, he removed his teeth from their hiding place beneath her skin and pulled out a knife to slit his own neck. He pulled her towards the pool of blood that was gathering there and asked her to drink. She drank instinctively, following the instructions of a lover. As she drank, she felt his voice in her mind, you've seen my heart now mon cheri. What do you say to spending the rest of eternity with me?
But you hate being a vampire, even more than Stefan… Meredith began, confused by the deepest parts of his thoughts. Why would you…?
Maybe with you by my side eternity won't be as dull as I anticipated. I understand if you can't… because of Alaric…
Meredith thought of her relationship with Alaric. They had been distant for a long time and she wasn't completely sure that he had been faithful to her as he travelled the world. Sage was so different to Alaric. But Meredith had seen Sage's soul and beneath that gorgeous manly exterior there was a heart that wanted her. Eternity is an awfully long time… how do you know you won't get bored?
Bored of you my little clever human? Never! Impossible! Sage was clearly indignant at the idea.
Ok, Eternity it is. Meredith answered.
Together? Sage wanted to be certain.
Yeah, Sage. Don't turn into one of those twilight moments where we're all like together forever… Good old Meredith always so grounded and stable began to giggle.
They continued exchanging blood until the early morning. They sat together in the small first floor bed room. Sage put a new ring upon her finger before kissing her softly and saying goodnight. Meredith closed her eyes. She knew that whenever she woke up she wouldn't be the same Meredith. She'd be something else. A vampire. Once Sage heard her breathing change – the sign that she was asleep, he snapped her neck instantly killing her, and waited. He waited for her to wake up. He sat watching her eyes, waiting for them to open.