A/N :(I decided to do an Elijah chapter now..since it is a love triangle :P Will update soon...)
Chapter 11 : (Elijah)
Elijah had never intended on attending the feast . Preparations for this day had begun quite some time ago and almost everyone important was to be invited. It was therefore, natural for him to be present too. He had earlier planned on going with Tatia but due to her mysterious disappearance a year ago he had completely cast it out of his mind to even make an appearance.
However her sudden arrival had now given him much reason to go.
He was presently engaged in conversation with a young lady when he spotted her...
And my..she looked splendid!
Her red gown was a clear contrast to her appearance . It made her look bold, sensuous ….and... distinctive, quite different from her everyday ensemble. She looked so...alluring. It was as if when he saw her he seemed to forget everything around him. His whole universe seemed to revolve around her and her alone- the vivacious beauty who gave more meaning to his life.
"Good evening my lady!"he said and kissed her hand. "You look beautiful! Would you be so kind as to spare me a dance tonight?"
She smiled.
"I would be delighted to, Elijah. But I am in a hurry right now. I need to be somewhere else. However I do promise you the last dance tonight," she winked.
"Why is it that I feel we always keep avoiding each other? Do you not enjoy my company?"
"I do enjoy being with you ,Elijah! But I really need to be somewhere right now. Niklaus has called for me and its absolutely necessary for me to go," she replied.
He didn't want to be pushy or assertive. It wasn't right on his part to behave that way with a lady. But he deserved a dance with her to say the least. He thought that if she could spare time for his brother then why not for him?
Elijah was not a person to be jealous. Envy had never been one of his vices. However he couldn't help feeling resentful. Probably because nothing else mattered when it came down to Tatia .
" I'm sure my brother wouldn't mind waiting a while. Its not like the two of you are running away..." he laughed insecurely.
"Oh alright but just for a little while..I can't go back on my promise.."
As he began twirling her around , he noticed the moonlight illuminating her making her look divine and pristine. He was so captivated, he had to force himself out of his reverie and make conversation so as not to bore her while they danced along.
"What does my brother want to see you about?" he asked abruptly ,silently cursing himself for being so insensitive.
"Uh...I...I'll have to find out when i meet him"
"The moon looks beautiful tonight" she said
"Ah! ..The beauty of the nova! Although not quite in comparison to the beauty before me.."
"Thank you", she blushed.
"I'd like to tell you a story Tatia...I've never really told anyone about this,but i'd like to share this with someone...Before my family arrived in Mystic Falls, our mother told us we had a brother ….named Aaron ,who perished due to a plague prevalent back there. Since then , I've always felt as if ...we were constantly fighting..this.. battle for life.. 'survival of the fittest' as you would call it. I don't want it to be like that anymore..I don't want to merely survive now...I feel like living life to the fullest, enjoying everything it has to offer. I want it to be that way now Tatia...which is why i have to show you something..Please come with me..it will only take some time.."
So she followed him through the never ending pathways till they reached their destination.
"Please come inside. I'm sorry I have not much to offer , I hope you are comfortable"
She smiled.
That's when he brought forth a small box. He opened it and there it was... A small necklace with a dark blue pendant adorning it. It was very simple but beautiful and pure just the way it was..
"Mother had given this to me saying that when I find a girl whom I love and will never cease to love for eternity , I should give this to ..this is for you.."
"Elijah! It's beautiful"
"Just as you are"
"..But..I ..I can't accept it.."
"Surely you must, Tatia! Consider it..as a token of my love..It would make me happy seeing you wear it"
"I...umm...Can you..?"
"Of course" he smiled and gently clasped it on her neck.
"Thank you..I...I need to leave now..."
He lightly put his finger on her lips and smiled.
"Not right now.."
He bent down and gently kissed her ,igniting everything within her. She suddenly felt herself burning with passion and desire at his touch.. It was as if he was meant for her...It was as if ..time had suddenly come to a standstill...Everything stopped, just as it was for them and nothing mattered anymore...
The next morning Elijah woke up alone to find her already gone...