"We need him," Klaus paused for the right effect, glancing at Stefan, "to replace your mother in the prison world," he said, surprising everyone, "or bringing her back by going there- to be more specific."
"You what?" Bonnie said loudly, catching everyone's attention. "You can't do that.. It's her own hell, Damon has nothing to do with it," Bonnie was red by now, her cheeks flushed and brows furrowed.
"I suggest you keep your little witch in check," Klaus looked over to the group before continuing, "speaking of, she seems more disturbed than his lover Elena is, don't you think?"
"Excuse me," Elena said as she darted towards the balcony.
"Of course," Klaus paused, looking back at Bonnie, "Damon has everything to do with it, for only one of the Salvatores' blood can get her back. Although, it is most likely that if he brings her back, he may have to replace her position there."
"What do you mean?" Caroline interrupted, "you can just bring her back by sending Damon there?"
"Exactly, love," Klaus softened as he spoke to Caroline, "though, I do not guarantee Damon's return."
"How can you say that?" Bonnie dashed up from her seat, glaring at Klaus, "of course he will be back, with her."
"And how are you going to do that, love?" Klaus said patiently, smiling.
"I'm going to help you, in whatever spell you're going to get done."
"You're not helping anyone, Bonnie," Caroline whisper-yelled, "don't you see how dangerous this is?"
"I think she can make her own choices, Caroline," Klaus interrupted, with a satisfied smile playing on his lips as he spoke to her. "So, I take it you are with us then?" he asked Bonnie.
Bonnie briefly nodded, and sat right back on the sofa.
"Can we have Damon now?" Stefan asked Klaus, looking over the stairs, trying to spot the room Damon was held in.
"Not quite," Klaus informed them, "did I mention you are going to have to stay here until the next full moon?"
"That's like a week away," Kai gasped, "I'm so down for this. Your house is huge."
"We're not staying here Klaus," Caroline scowled, "we have better things to do."
"I think it is best we all stay here, for we are not the only ones who are after your mother," Elijah added, looking at Stefan.
"What do you mean?" Stefan widened his eyes at Elijah's comment.
"There is another group of old vampires who need her," Elijah explained, "for the same reason as we do; information."
"Guys, not to worry you or anything but," Kai said in a low tone, "don't you think it's been a bit too long since Elena went to the balcony?"
At that, everyone stood up with confused expressions playing on their faces, and immediately rushed to the balcony, only to witness an unconscious Elena.
"What happened to her!?" Caroline widened her eyes as she watched Elijah rush to pick her up in his arms.
"It does not look like loss of blood," Elijah said, with one hand on her neck, and the other supporting her weight, "she has not been injured or attacked either," he added, checking for any signs of injuries or attacks.
"Wait," Kai said, reaching out for Elena, as he gestured for Elijah to hand her over to him.
"I don't think this problem is physical," Kai said as Elijah handed Elena to him, "it's magical," he informed, concentrating hard, his palm resting on Elena's forehead.