Chapter 3 - Confrontation:
At the founder's party,
Elena stood quietly at the side of a window, clearly not interested in the party going on inside. She was wearing a black dress coupled with the necklace that Stefan had given her. She knew it was Rebecca's but still she cherished it.
'Might as well have some fun once in a while', said Damon. 'You know I can't wait to get out of here', replied Elena, 'Have you met Klaus?' she asked. 'No, Not yet', replied Damon, 'but I have a feeling I soon will'. They both saw Alastair entering the mansion through the door.
'Who is the new guy?' asked Elena, 'Apparently someone made a huge donation to Develop Mystic Falls' campaign', replied Damon. 'We all know how that turned out last time'. Damon gave a cocky laugh. Alastair went straight to Mrs. Lockwood. 'Thank you for inviting us to this wonderful night', said Alastair, 'It is an honor to be present at the founder's party'.
From the corner of his eyes, he saw Klaus entering the mansion. His eyes lit up. He had an urge to confront Klaus then and there but he withdrew when he realized he was surrounded by a couple of hybrids along with a witch. His attention shifted to the famous Damon Salvatore, about whom he had heard so much. He knew all about how he stood up against Klaus. He also knew he was in love with his brother's girl. Elena was facing towards Damon and had her back towards Alastair, so he could not see her face. For a moment he considered joining forces with Damon but when he was about to dismiss this thought, he saw Elena turn around. The moment he saw her face, horror swept over him. He dropped the glass of Champaign he was holding onto the floor and he ran; he ran as far as he could until he reached the edge of Mystic Falls and then he stopped. He could not understand how it could ever have happened. How could Elena look exactly like Emma, the witch who turned him into a hybrid! He knew he had to meet her now! With strong determination, he decided to return back to the party.
At the party,
Klaus was having some delightful conversation with the founder members of Mystic Falls. He was holding a glass of Champaign. Damon entered the room, 'At least someone is having fun', said Damon. 'Look what the cat dragged in', replied Klaus, 'Go away Damon, I have no intention of confronting you here, in front of all these people'. 'Should have thought about it before killing Stefan', Damon replied angrily. Klaus got away from the group he was with before.
'I did not kill Stefan, you see, I am not like you', replied Klaus 'What! Then where is he?', asked Damon looking confused. 'Oh! He's having fun out there somewhere in the world. I compelled hem never to return', replied Klaus. 'Now if we're done here, I have a party to return to', said Klaus.
The conversation with Klaus left Damon confused and also relieved as well. He was glad to hear his brother was still alive. He could not afford to lose his brother as well. He had to tell this to Elena. Somewhere deep inside his mind he regretted hearing this news as he finally had a chance to get close to Elena but with this news, he knew that could never happen. He quickly brushed away those thoughts and rushed towards Elena.
'Are you all right' asked Elena.
'I'm fine, Elena' replied Damon.
'And what about Stefan, is he still alive', inquired Elena with some amount of hope in her voice.
'Yes, but forget about him for now', replied Damon.
'What!', Elena hesitated.
'I mean you won't see him, at least not in your lifetime, Klaus compelled him to never return to Mystic Falls', said Damon.
'Isn't there any way to revert the compulsion?', Elena asked desperately.
'No, not until you kill Klaus', said Damon.
'May be I can help with that!' said Alastair. Damon and Elena turned to face Alastair. He had an uneasy smile on his face and in an instant Damon realized who he was!.