It Was Just a Dance

by Shatteredsand

A series of one shots from the perspectives of Jenna, Alaric, Bonnie, Caroline, Jeremy,and others as they watch Elena dance with Damon. Everyone sees things a little differently, but some things can't be changed no matter how you try to look at them.

9. Burden

AN: Mommy dearest doesn't like Elena's choice of dance partners. Also the word "Sire" used in relation to one vampire turning another is from Buffy the Vampire Slayer. Mostly because the relationship between turner and turnee aren't clear at the moment.

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Disclaimer: I do not own the Vampire Diaries.

Burden

Oh no. No no no. This is not happening. Elena will not make the same mistake I did. This is my burden to bear. Elena must not carry it too…

Stefan was safe enough. He hates what he is too much to ever Turn someone else. Especially someone he loves. But Damon, Damon would Turn her because he loves her. He would Turn her and I cannot abide by that. I cannot watch my daughter become like me. This is not a choice I will let her make. I don't cae how she feels. I don't care if she loves Stefan. I don't care if she loves Damon. I don't care. She will not be vampire. I will kill anyone and everyone who even thinks to Turn her.

John was furious. Ranting left and right about Damon's bloodied hands on our precious daughter. I told him I would deal with it, but he wants to do it himself. So I'll let him. It's not like i could kill the Salvatores anyway, even if Katherine wouldn't kill me afterwords. I'm too young, they're too old, and Damon is my Sire. I couldn't hurt him even if I wanted to. And after last night's phine call from John, after his vivid description of Damon and my daughter's dance, I definately want to. I really, really, really want to.

But I can't. So, I'll have to settle for killing him vicariously through John. What was he thinking? Putting his hands on my daughter? Dancing with my daughter? Loving my daughter? No. It cannot be borne. This monster is everything Elena must not be. He will not taint her with his corruption. He will not seduce her into his, our, world of darkness and blood and death. Elena is meant for better things than this mockery of life. She deserves sunshine and flowers. Happiness and smiles. Children and growng old beside some nice boy who will change and grow into a nice old man. She can't be a part ofthis unlife. She can't.