A/N: So my version of Qetsiyah is different from Tessa, but their still both badass. This chapter is about relationships and different forms of love. Some smut. Please excuse the grammatical errors.
Disclaimer: not mine.
The ripper could hear her heartbeat from across the room. Clanking glasses, cheesy pick-up lines and Daft Punk's Get Lucky muted as Stefan's vampire hearing focused on the pulsating rhythm. He was lost in the sound. Thunk Thunk…Thunk Thunk. Stefan fantasized about salty crimson spilling down his throat. His lips upturned when the beat sped up slightly. She had noticed he was staring. The smile she returned was inviting. He sighed. Women these days had no sense of danger. Stefan wanted her to protect herself. The ripper wanted a chase. Neither side of the vampire was impressed, but he was thirsty.
It was like he was tearing into two, both sides of himself fighting to gain control. He looked around the bar at his other choices. If only he could be anywhere but here. He hadn't been out of the forest since his return, and now that he was out on the town he longed to be back in the cabin with Bonnie sitting at the kitchen table. No. You want to be here with the curvy Latina in the corner, the ripper rebutted.
"Just pick one, preferably one with a friend, to keep up appearances." Stefan turned to the original vampire. He had almost forgot Kol was there. He was too busy trying to reign in his darkest desires. He couldn't let the ripper out despite Kol's insistence.
What did an original know about control? The Mikealsons built a legacy on death and destruction, and an indiscriminate abuse of their power. It was a fact that Kol was the most gruesome of them all. He could not trust it…him. He couldn't let go. The ripper was too eager, biding his time.
"Salvatore we have gone over this. It's been two weeks. You have been doing well. You keep eyeing the brunette in the corner. She is here with a blonde. Not my taste but she will do for this exercise." Kol said taking a swig of beer.
Stefan shook his head. "I'm not ready. Let's go before you get someone killed." Kol pursed his lips sliding off the stool. He grinned at the vampire and then walked over to the table that housed girl Stefan had been eye fucking all night and her blonde friend. Stefan watched in turmoil as Kol had the girls laughing within seconds of reaching the table. Kol whispered something to the brunette that made her smile and look over at Stefan. He found himself smiling back. Kol was a bastard.
-o0o-
"Aren't you a least bit curious?" Caroline said fanning her toes. Bonnie reached over to the grab the nail polish the blonde had been hogging.
"Of course, but you have to admit Stefan has been doing a lot better since they started training together." Caroline raised a brow. Bonnie smiled knowingly. "Plus, I asked and neither one will tell me anything. Kol says it comes down to trust. Whether I trust him or not." Caroline looked at her friend in surprise.
"So you trust him." Bonnie contemplated her answer as she lacquered mint green on her toes. "Yes." Caroline inspected her friend. Bonnie's trust wasn't cheap. She realized then how much Bonnie truly cared for the Original. Oh my god. This is so surreal.
"I guess you are right Stefan is better." Caroline said turning back to the topic. She wanted to trust Bonnie's instincts, and Kol had been great, but they were talking about Stefan. "But why did they have to go out of town? I mean everything Stefan taught me was in the woods right in Mystic Falls." Bonnie sighed, shrugging her shoulders. "I don't know Care. I think it's some weird guy thing. Besides I'm kind of relieved. Things have been tense lately especially when you head back to the dorm." Caroline grins at her friend. "I can imagine. Have you told them how you feel yet?" Bonnie shook her head. "No I'm going to do it soon." Bonnie continued to coat her toenails. Caroline looked over at her friend and knew it was time.
"Are we ever going to talk about why you felt the need to sacrifice yourself for Jeremy Gilbert." Bonnie looked up rattled, then sighed. She could still see the hurt in Caroline eyes. Bonnie put the finishing touch on her pinky toe and put down the bottle.
"I didn't sacrifice myself or at least I didn't plan to do it." Bonnie said as her eyes blurred with tears looking over at the pain the Blonde had been obviously hiding for weeks. "It has been hard you know. Those last few months were really hard. And you have your mom, Tyler, and even Klaus, and Elena has the Salvatore brothers and Matt, who did I have?" Caroline looked at Bonnie in alarm.
"What do you mean? You had me, and everyone else. Your dad." Bonnie pursed her lips. "With Jeremy gone sometimes it felt like I had no one." Caroline went to object. But Bonnie continued, "I don't say that to be cruel, but you were busy with Tyler, and Klaus, and Stefan. I just didn't know where I fit in, and honestly I haven't been alone with Elena in months. When my mom left. Stefan came." Bonnie said. "To get a spell to help Elena." Caroline's face broke. Bonnie continued threw her tears.
"My mom being turned, Elena becoming Katherine light, Silas, the curse, Jeremy dying. It was a lot, and everyone was so upset. We were broken, and sad, and panicked all the time. And then Jeremy was back, my Grams was back, Elena was back kind of, and happy, and you were so happy, and it made me happy. I wanted to live in that moment. I wanted to make it permanent. I had brought him back before, I figured I had expression, the most powerful magick. Why couldn't I do it then? So I did the spell." Caroline had no words. She just reached over and hugged her friend. Bonnie hugged her back.
"I'm not some sacrificial lamb. The truth is I just wanted something good in the midst of all the shit we were going through." Caroline sniffed pulling away from her friend, silent tears dropping on her blouse.
"I'm so sorry you felt like you didn't have a place in my life. I never want you to feel like that. You are my best friend, my sister, and I love you. I just get so caught up in my own dramatic love life, and… it doesn't matter. Bonnie, I want you to be happy. Not because I'm happy or Elena's happy. I want you to be happy. If I'm not treating you the way you want to be treated I want you to tell me. I don't want you to disappear into thin air because… I need you. Not for some stupid spell or to listen to my crap about Tyler, just because you're you. I want you to stop pushing yourself, the boundaries of magic to make others happy. I need you to be happy. I need… you." Bonnie was overcome with emotions. Water rushed from her eyes at an alarming rate. She had never had anyone tell her that before. She realized that after her Grams died no one had put her first, not once. Not even herself. The girls sat there without speaking, sniffling for several minutes.
"OMG we are such a mess." Caroline finally said laughing. "I think we need ice cream." Caroline said getting up heading over to the fridge. She came back with two pints of Ben and Jerry's. Caroline handed her the coffee heath bar and popped the top off her phish food. Bonnie sniffled smiling at her friend then looked back down to her container of ice cream.
"Sooo…" Caroline said scooping ice cream into her mouth. "What will make you happy Bonnie? Besides a Jeff Goldblum movie marathon." Shocked amusement danced over the witch's face. "Oh God. I can't believe I told you I had a crush on Jeff Goldblum in eighth grade. You are never going to let me forget it."
"Nope. That's what friends are for."
-o0o-
Kol was growing bored as he watched the women dance with each other. As usual, Salvatore was being a bloody coward. Kol was going to have to intervene to get this show on the road. It's not like he hadn't resisted the kill with the last of the town perverts, but Kol could understand. There was something about the blood of a beautiful woman. The blonde tried to pull Kol up to dance. He laughed. Gentle pushing away her drunken advances.
"No darling, I like to watch, but my mate Stefan loves to dance" Kol said throwing a sly grin over to the vampire. Both women turned making their way over to Stefan. Snaking their bodies against one another to entice the man. If only they knew the fate they tempted.
The moment Kol had been waiting for finally happned It seemed the ripper had won Salvatore's never ending internal war, and was ready to introduce himself. The teenaged vampire needed to learn to embrace both sides of himself. Not starve one to the point of madness, that's where the git got himself into trouble. Stefan's ripper nature was an asset, it made him stronger, confident, and creative and until Salvatore learned that he would be stuck on the rip and guilt trip roller coaster.
Stefan let the women pull him up. He was smirking as he found himself sandwiched between the two women. The brunette grinded her ass into the vampire pelvis while her friend rubbed her body up and down his back. The ripper swayed letting the two women tease him. He looked over to the original pleased at this development. Kol looked on in amusement.
Kol chuckled, shaking his head when the blonde started inching up the vampire's shirt. Stefan let her, as the curvy woman turned facing him. Her hand trailing up and down his back, while their lips met briefly. The blonde continued until Stefan was shirtless. Kol felt like he was watching a pornographic movie. Which would have been fine, but his mind kept wondering to Bonnie. It's not like they were a couple, but he had given the witch his heart, and it felt like his eyes, hands, and the rest of him belonged to her as well. He wanted to turn away but the ripper needed to pass this test, and if he didn't he would have to stop him before he had new names to add to his little wall.
The ripper looked down at his prey. He was calculating how much blood he could take before the original stopped him. He wanted it all. All of the blondes blood too. He bet it was warm and sweet from the alcohol they had consumed. He should have fed them fruit. He wanted to hear their screams as he gorged himself in euphoria. But I don't want to have to deal with the guilt. Stefan rallied, breaking his lust filled thoughts. He nodded to Kol to distract the blonde.
Kol obliged him. "Marie love, I'm growing a bit bored. Why don't you come over here and entertain me." The blonde grinned walking over to the original. She straddled him taking off her top. Apparently she didn't believe in under garments. Her breasts were glorious. She had large nipples that begged to be suckled. Kol sighed. What a pity. He peered into her eyes, whispering his wishes. She slumped over. He breast rubbing against his chest. Kol tsked. "Bloody witch and her moss green eyes."
Stefan had moved the brunette to the other side of the room slowly. They still danced if dry humping was considered dancing. Stefan just went through the motions with one goal in mind… blood. He spun her around her back against his chest. He ran lips up and down the side of her neck. The girl wound her hips against him, smiling when she felt what she was after. "Look at me," The ripper commanded. Her stomach flipped. She liked it when guys took charge. She craned her neck to look into his eyes. Stefan's immediately dilated his. "Alyssa, you will not remember me or my friend over there. You and your friend got drunk and high and woke up here the next morning." The brunette nodded. "Good girl. Now sit on the bed and spread your legs." The woman complied.
Kol watched intently as Stefan knelt before the woman as his fangs descended. He cupped her ass scooting her to the edge of the bed then sunk his teeth into her soft skin of her inner thighs. It was Kol's favorite spot to drink as well. Alyssa yelped, clenching her teeth at the pain, it was soon replaced with giddiness one feels from rapid blood lost. The ripper drank greedily. Color drained from the woman.
"That's enough Salvatore." Kol said standing. The ripper ignored him. Alyssa passed out on the bed. Kol moved over to the vampire, his body blurring. Just as he is about to rip him off the girl and snap his neck. Stefan detached from her thigh, rising, blood oozing down his chin, a grin stretched across his face. Kol stood back as the vampire got to his feet ripping into his skin and feeding the girl blood. Life colored her cheeks. The ripper was tempted to bite into her neck but stopped himself. He turned to the original triumphant. "Let's go home." Stefan says wiping his mouth swaggering to the door. Kol followed him amused. "Don't get too cocky, mate. Let's not forget who snapped your neck every time you got out of control." Stefan chuckled.
"I thought you wanted this, now that I have control, you're afraid to let go of yours. I'm all grown up, Dad. Give me the keys to the car. I want to go for a drive." Kol snickered. "Really!? Am I mistaken or was it you whom sat in the corner shaking half the night. If it wasn't for me we would still be watching the Alyssa and Marie drunken strip tease."
"I started out slow but I finished well." Stefan said allowing himself to feel something that had been missing for a long time, confidence. "We shall see. Be ready for your final exam. Let's see how you fare next weekend when I'm not in the room." Kol said brushing past him getting into the truck. Stefan stopped as anxiety threatened to enter his thoughts, but no. He was ready.
-o0o-
Bonnie wiped at her nose, trying to stop the tickle while turning back over in the bed. There it was again. She opened her eyes to make sure a spider wasn't crawling on her and found twinkling brown eyes dangerously close to her face.
"Kol-No" She shrieked as the vampire attacked her. He planted big sloppy kisses on her neck and shoulders. She fought him off for a few minutes then leaned into his touch. Somehow the vampire had managed to get under the covers and his cold hand was trailing under her shirt.
"You're so cold, even more then usual. Are you just getting home?" Bonnie questioned being pulled into the vampire's embrace.
"Mm hm." Kol mumbled using his tongue to play with her ear lobe. Bonnie looked over at the clock. "It's nine in the morning Kol. Were you out all night?" Kol ignored her. He was too preoccupied with the skin where her neck met her shoulders. "Where's Stefan?"
"Right here." Stefan said leaning on the doorpost. Bonnie sat up looking at the vampire. She cocked her head taking in the vampire's appearance, which gave Kol better access. Something was different. He looked…happy. No. It was more than that. He was giving off poise and swag and it was sexy. Bonnie pinched Kol under the covers to get him to stop. Kol sighed looking at the vampire. "Don't you have somewhere to be Salvatore. Like in your spot in the backyard, maybe you have a journal entry to write about your doppelganger and how she tore out your heart." Stefan smiled. The vampire stretched and came and sat on the end of the bed. "I have writer's block." He said eyeing the original. "You know what I feel like. I feel like going for a drive." Stefan said grinning at the original. Kol chuckled. Bonnie looked between the two vampires. Whatever was going on here she didn't want to know. She got up from the bed and went into the bathroom.
When she reentered the bedroom the boys had vacated. She finished getting dressed and went into the common room. Kol and Stefan were both in the kitchen. Stefan was scrambling eggs and Kol was packing a picnic basket. "What did you and Blondie get up to last night, kitten?" Bonnie watched curious. Stefan moved with confidence around the kitchen. He took down three plates arranging eggs and toast. This is the man she saw in the office on the first day of school so many years ago. She couldn't believe it. There was no other explanation but Kol. "We ate ice cream, watched Jurassic Park and did pedicures. Um…what the hell is going on here?"
Kol and Stefan looked at each other then shrugged. "What do you mean?" Stefan said placing the plates on the table. "I mean…are your ripping? Are you letting him rip?" Bonnie said turning to Kol. "No." Both man said looking at her like she was crazy. "Whatever don't act like I'm crazy. You are not acting like yourself." Bonnie said walking over and standing in front of Stefan she started examining his eyes. "Are you compelling him?" Stefan huffed moving to put the pot in the sink.
"So what your saying is because I'm not sulking and crying over Elena. I'm not myself." Bonnie tried to find the right words as guilt creeped over her face. "It's not that. It's just…Well…" Bonnie tried, biting her bottom lip. Kol chuckled putting more food into the basket.
"It's just what Bonnie? You've only seen me in love with Elena, brooding and crying over Elena. I'm not anymore. I'm not ripping, I'm living. Something you should try." Bonnie and Kol both looked over at the vampire. Kol brow rose in warning. Stefan smirked he knew not to bite the hand that fed him. He looked back at Bonnie and saw hurt there. Damn it Stefan.
"I'm sorry. I just meant you give so much of yourself to others. Maybe you should let others give to you sometimes. We both have been so caught up in saving Elena that we lost sight of ourselves, and what we wanted, and deserved. No more Bonnie." Bonnie eyes bulged. Stefan Salvatore was lecturing her about loving Elena too much. He may have had a point but still. "Who is this?" Bonnie asked turning to Kol. "and why are you packing a picnic basket?"
"Because we are going on a picnic, Darling. Barbie vampire called while you were in the shower. She can't make it today. Me and Stefan have to train, you need to practice, and I figured we could all go together into the woods, then have a picnic." Bonnie looked over at Stefan who had begun humming The Yeah Yeah Yeahs and juicing oranges. Her mouth dropped open when he started to dance a little.
She was already tired and she had woken thirty minutes ago. She decided to just sit down and eat her breakfast. Kol closed the basket and joined her. A minute later Stefan was moving around the table pouring juice into the glasses. She yelped when he placed a kiss on her head. She looked over at Kol, who rolled his eyes then said. "Oh shut it Salvatore. No one cares."
-o0o-
The white light faded until there was nothing but black. Orange streams filtered in through the darkness and danced behind her eyelids. Bonnie opened her eyes cautiously. The sun was blinding, until her eyes readjusted. The space around her hummed with magic. She could feel it…she was definitely stronger. She was ready to face the biggest challenge of her life.
She rose heading back towards the spot she had left the vampires, their "training ground". It was the perfect day to be outside. White pillowy clouds shone against a clear blue sky. The scent of the flowers, the warm sun against her skin, and the breeze centered her. Nature had never had this much effect on her before or maybe it did, and she ignored it. Sadness washed over the witch. She liked this feeling. She never wanted to lose it again. She never wanted to lose herself again.
Bonnie walked up on a blindfolded Stefan standing in the center of an opening in the trees. He was listening intently, still as a statue. He smiled at the familiar scent of jasmine and hints of coconut. "Hello beautiful Bonnie." Bonnie smiled, her lips parted to speak but not before Kol flashed over and tackled the vampire to the ground.
Bonnie stood glued to the spot as she watched a tornado of fist and fangs move around her. Stefan flew into a tree, shaking the giant oak. He got to his feet blurring and disappearing. She heard Kol curse off in the distance. She snickered, searching for any sign of lunch. She spotted the picnic basket a yard away and went over to inspect its contents. The boys looked like they were still training but she was almost faint. Magical meditation took a lot out of her. She reached down to grab the basket but it disappeared before she could reach it.
"Hey!" She said startled.
"How rude Kitten, were you going to eat without us?" Kol said out of sight. Bonnie turned towards Kol's voice. "I'm hungry and you too looked like you weren't done playing."
"Playing…Do you hear that Ripper? She thinks we were playing."
"I did and it hurts my feelings." Stefan's voice floated into the clearing.
"I'm sorry. It looked like you guys were having fun. Now I know it's serious. I'm hungry. Stop kidding around."
"There you go again love, who says I'm kidding?"
"Kol" Bonnie whined frustrated.
"Yes" His voice came from a different direction." Bonnie turned. "Ok…Original. Don't piss off a hungry witch." Bonnie's arm shot forward. Her hand stretched as Kol rose from behind his cover, a azalea bush to her right. The basket was dangling in the hands of a surprised vampire. Bonnie closed her fist and the basket pulled away from his grip buoyed on an invisible stream that led straight to the witch. Stefan chuckled watching the action from the sidelines. Bonnie's brow rose as her other arm shot out. Raising the second vampire off his feet.
"Bonnie" Stefan warned trying in vain to resist the magic.
"You've made you point kitten. Now, put us down," Kol said smiling. Bonnie smiled back mischievously.
"And if I don't?" Stefan shook his head. His arms folded across his chest. It was hard to maintain his persona floating in the air, but the vampire still tried. Kol on the other hand was doing backflips midair, testing the limits of the spell. He looked quite pleased despite his pleas to be lowered to the ground.
"Well you can't keep this up and eat." Stefan said matter-o-factly. Bonnie pursed her lips, delivering an "oh-really" look.
"What Salvatore means is put us down now and we won't exact our revenge." Bonnie was hungry and she was leery of what this new Stefan and Kol would come up with.
"So you know. I could eat and keep you floating for hours, but I would rather eat with you. I'm going to lower you to the ground, and then we are going to eat. Okay." Bonnie bargained.
"Whatever you say, lovely." Kol's words dripped with saccharin sweetness. Stefan nodded.
"Kol! No funny business." Bonnie said as her eyed narrowed.
"What? Why are you cross with me? The ripper is the one with an evil look plastered on his face." Bonnie looked over at Stefan. Shit. Kol is right.
"Stefan, no funny business. Let's just eat. Okay." Stefan shrugged, his expression indeterminable.
Bonnie's arms slowly moved to her sides. She watched the two vampires land. She looked between them, prepared for any mischief. After a moment she was satisfied that they would delay their "revenge." She turned to the basket. "Okay what did you fix?" Bonnie said reaching for the basket.
She heard him before she felt him. Stefan arms had encircled her before she knew it. Her arms were pinned to her sides. A second later Kol was there tickling her. Embarrassing giggles and snorts escaped her mouth.
"Nooo." She screamed in mirth. "Kol why are your hands always so cold! I'm Hungry," she half screamed half cackled. Stefan chuckled. Her laughter was infectious. Kol reveled in her skin, and the fact he had guessed all the right spots. "Stefan you are supposed to be on my side. You traitor." She yelled, laughing. She used a bit of magic to push against the vampire to get out of Kol's reach.
Her and Stefan tumbled to the ground. She landed on top of him, squirming to get out of his grasp, but it was no use. He wasn't letting go, and Kol followed continuing his attack. "Stop. I can't breathe. Kol." The vampire stopped, but splayed out on top of her, his head resting on her stomach. They all lay there quiet. Bonnie was too tired to move. Neither vampire wanted to move. Bonnie's stomach rumbled. Causing a fit of laughter from both men. Bonnie cheeks reddened. "I told you I was hungry." Kol and Stefan laughed again. "Kol…I think she's hungry." Stefan chuckled. "Really mate? Maybe I should feed my kitten."
Bonnie pursed her lips. "I'll feed myself. Thank you very much." The top of the basket flew open and an apple danced its way over to Bonnie. She bit into it fervor, and proceeded to devour it. Kol sat up and reached into the basket pulling out sandwiches, chips, water and blood bags, which he doled out to the others. They ate their lunch, laughed, talked and spent the rest of the day lying in the sun.
-o0o-
Bonnie woke up to arguing the next morning. She jumped out of bed not wanting the vampires to kill each other or destroy the house. She walked into the room to find Stefan writing and Kol at the stove.
"Sorry to say Ripper…but not really. That plan is pathetic. Not to mention you have to get Caroline i.e. Bonnie to go along with it."
"It's not pathetic, Caroline can handle her own, Bonnie recognizes that, and unlike your plan it won't arouse suspicion."
"Not if it's done right, and Silas will snap the blonde's neck as soon as she draws blood."
"Caroline is the queen of flirting. I'm certain she can talk her way out of it."
"Hello Lovely." Kol said capping strawberries. "Morning Bon, did we wake you?" Stefan asked concerned. Bonnie shook her head not sure what she had just walked into.
"Have a seat Kitten. Breakfast is almost ready. Be prepared to fall deeper in love with me. My waffles are to die for." Stefan snorted.
"Just because your inferior in every way Salvatore doesn't mean you need to show it." Stefan smiled, pulling out Bonnie's chair. As she sat he placed a kiss on Bonnie's cheek. Bonnie looked at Stefan in surprise. Kol throw the ripper a dangerous look. To which Stefan smirked provoking the original. Bonnie looked between them. What the hell is going on?
"What are we talking about?" Bonnie said wanting to divert their attention. Kol and Stefan still conversed with their eyes.
"Huh?" Kol said returning to his waffles. "We are discussing the best way to get Silas's blood."
"The ripper here wants to…" Stefan rolled his eyes. He wanted to explain his own plan to Bonnie. He was tired of being coddled. He wanted to show her that he was better and contributing. "Are you having another tantrum then?" Kol said throwing bacon into a pan, noticing Stefan's expression.
Stefan pursed his lips. "I can tell her my own idea, Dad, or do you have a problem with that also." Kol's face scrunched at the remark, but he actually understood what the younger vampire was feeling. Over the past few weeks, Stefan had shown Kol what he was made of, and it had inspired what only one could describe as respect. So yeah, he got what the vampire was feeling. He just didn't want him feeling it for Bonnie.
"This is why I don't rescue people, usually I kill them. And do I get any thanks?" Kol said mostly to himself.
"Thank you." Stefan said through clenched teeth. Kol brow rose in response. "You're welcome." He answered throwing a dazzling smile at both Bonnie and Stefan.
"Are you done?" Stefan asked looking over at the original. Kol ignored him putting a golden waffle onto the plate.
Bonnie sat silently observing the two men until Stefan turned his attentions back to Bonnie.
"Caroline was talking about how Silas gives her creepy looks, right. I figure he has a thing. I mean it's been millennia right? My idea is to let Caroline seduce Silas and go in for a kiss. She will bite him 'accidently' drawing blood. After, she can excuse herself and get the blood in the vial."
"She can also get her neck snapped in two seconds." Kol said digging in the fridge for the whipped cream.
"Okay Kol, since you're this great mastermind… tell her your plan." Stefan said sitting back in his chair and folding his arms.
"Great Mastermind…yeah… I like it. My plan is quite simple actually. Using your amazing talents Kitten, someone can transform into a double of Prudence. They can contact Silas, tell him we need his blood to free Amara Maeve. Then send the bloke back to oblivion with Bonnie's dear sweet Grand ma-ma who will dispose of him at once."
Bonnie looked between the two of them in disbelief.
"So…from the look on your face, you don't like either plan." Stefan said watching the witch. Kol came and sat plates in front of Stefan and Bonnie.
"Um…yeah. I think your both crazy. Do either one of you have a plan where my bestie isn't being pimped out and in mortal danger or one that doesn't require complex magic that will still fail to convince the oldest living supernatural creature on the planet again putting someone in mortal danger. Cause if not. I think we should go with my plan."
"Your plan." Both men said in unison. Bonnie tried not to take offense to their clear shock, although, it wasn't working. She rolled her eyes. Men.
"Yeah my plan." Kol finally sat at the table, with a waffled piled high with strawberries and whipped cream.
"Kol do you remember what Qetsiyah told us about using Stefan to get Silas's blood?" Kol nodded cutting into his waffles. "Of course, but I didn't think you would want to go there with Salvatore being so fragile and all."
Stefan glared at Kol. Kol smiled at Stefan in return.
"Well, now that he's…" Bonnie started trying to find the right word to describe Stefan. "Better. I mean…if you're up to it." Stefan eyed the witch. "Of Course." Bonnie smiled hesitantly, biting her lip.
"So okay…I…um…I kinda want to use you as a voodoo doll." Bonnie said looking at Stefan apologetically. Kol guffawed. "Brilliant. Bloody Brilliant." Stefan shot a dirty look at Kol. Then turned to Bonnie.
"Whatever you need." Stefan said intensely. This self-assured Stefan was unnerving her. She wondered if Kol and Stefan could her heart skip a beat. Just then the front door swung open. "You would not believe my morning. Ooh…Waffles." Caroline halted looking at the food on the kitchen table.
"There are more in the oven." Kol said not looking up from his plate. "Morning Care." Bonnie said spreading butter all over her waffle. Stefan sat cutting his up into small pieces. "Morning Bon. Stefan. Kol." The vampires nodded their greeting.
"Anyway. I get out of the shower, go into the room to get dressed, and Damon's in our dorm room. And I'm like Damon…towel…get out. And do you know what that asswhole says to me? No one cares. He's so rude."
Kol glances at Stefan to gauge his reaction. Bonnie makes eyes at Caroline to stop talking. When she finally looks up from putting whip cream on her waffle. Caroline gets the hint, and thinks about what she just said. Regret clouds her features.
Stefan is too busy pouring strawberry syrup over his pieces to notice everyone's concern. "Yeah Damon is a dick. He has no sense of privacy." Stefan said tasting Kol's cooking for the first time.
"Damn, I thought you were being an arrogant ass as usual, but no, these waffles are to die for. Care can you bring me another?" Kol hmphed and went back to his breakfast. Bonnie and Caroline exchanged bewildered glances and continued as well. Caroline joined them at the table.
"So Kitten what were you saying before the breaking news of towel-gate 2013?" Kol said smirking at the blonde. The blonde hit him. Bonnie and Stefan laughed.
"Oh…yeah. I plan on using the connection between Stefan and Silas to get Silas's blood. And if we pull it off he will never know it happened. I want to put Silas into a deep sleep. I will need Caroline to coat his pillow in lavender and belladonna enhanced by a little Bennett magic while he's not there. When he goes to bed he will be pulled into an unconscious state that will give us time to get his blood. Using my brand new handy dandy Athame. Thank you Kol. I can cut Stefan here and Silas will bleed there. He will heal seconds later and wake up the next morning refreshed. We just need to figure out who will be there to collect his blood."
"I'll do it." Kol and Caroline said in unison. Stefan nodded. "I guess that solves that. Kol is there if anything goes wrong and if Caroline needs back up, and Caroline can sneak Kol in and run interference with Damon and Jeremy. Good. It looks like we have a plan. A way better plan than ours." Stefan said stuffing more waffles in his mouth eyeing the original.
"Speak for your own shit plan, Salvatore. Mine would have worked. It may have not been as thoughtful as my Kitten's but it would have got it done."
"What was you guys' plan?" Caroline asked crunching on bacon. Bonnie laughed looking at the two vampires. "Girl…you don't want to know."
-o0o-
"You're not even going to get out of the car?" Kol flipped through a grimoire he had just brought, looking for any spells that might help them.
"You don't need my help remember… you're all grown up. Here's the keys son. It's time to go for a drive." Stefan didn't move. Kol sighed. "Look Salvatore you are fully capable of stopping yourself if you want. You have always been. Your problem is you don't want to accept that you're a ripper. You deny that part of yourself so when it comes out, you give yourself over to it. There are not two sides of you mate. Stop denying who you are. There is only you, and you have demonstrated that you are fully in control of yourself. I stopped compelling you weeks ago." Stefan was still. "Get out of my truck… go have a drink or two, maybe even a shag cause you need to release some of the things you hold in and try to hide from Bonnie."
"How…" Stefan started. Kol rolled his eyes.
"Original vampire. My hearing is exceptional. I can tell the difference between tears and shower drops. I can also smell fear from 2o miles away. Live for 1,000 years and you'll get there." Kol said examining an interesting invisibility spell.
Stefan swallowed opening the door to Kol's newly acquired truck. He looked over at the original and climbed out of the cab. "For the record Salvatore, I can smell arousal as well. Even the slightest changes in pheromones." Stefan raised his brow at the Original. "So you know then." Kol looked over to the vampire, pursing his lips. "Have fun tonight. Just be yourself."
-o0o-
"Are you sure that's him?" Alyssa asked Marie trying to stop what was about to take place. She couldn't believe Marie was playing the victim when they both willingly went with the vampires. She just needed to tell Jax it was over instead of cheating then pretending like she was compelled to go against her wishes.
Both women being witches were hard to compel. Not that Jax knew that. Marie was furious that Kol had succeeded, while Stefan wasn't strong enough to make Alyssa forget. Marie had no idea that Kol was an original. After all he was supposed to be dead, and the news had spread quickly that the Mikealsons had taken up residence in NOLA. Alyssa had made the mistake of reminding her friend of their night. Which one of Jax's lieutenants had partially overheard. Marie lied to protect her relationship and her pride.
"That's the truck. You don't remember? Wow they must have done a number on you." Marie said eyeing her best friend. She didn't understand why Alyssa was trying to protect some vamps. They just used them for their blood.
"You boys ready to go hunting?" The burly man asked as his eyes turned golden. A second later Alyssa and Marie were surrounded by a pack of wolves in search of vampire blood.
Kol chuckled to himself. What did people not understand about vampire hearing? He could use some more training, and what better opportunity than four werewolves on a fools mission. Apparently Alyssa and Marie didn't enjoy the evening they spent together. Well neither did he, this one would be way more entertaining.
The pack lay in wait for Kol to exit the cab of his truck. They watched as the door opened slowly but the vampire disappeared. A second later one of their comrades was snatched away and they heard a tormented howl in the distance. The pack rushed towards the sound snarling, fury flooding through them.
Kol stood in front of an abandoned building with the wolf limp at his feet. The animal was breathing but just barely. One of the beasts howled and then growled at Kol. The vampire could only assume it was this Jax person. A second later all three wolves leapt into battle. Kol dodged one set of teeth only to be grazed by another. Being an Original had it's advantages. Werewolf venom stung but only white oak ash killed.
The vampire could only see fangs and fur and he loved it. He had missed the battle. One wolf went for Kol's jugular teeth bared. Kol quickly maneuvered his mate in front of him so the wolf mistakenly wounded his friend. The werewolf howled in pain then fell to the ground. The wolf immediately morphed back into a human trying to crawl away. Kol laughed.
"Two down. Two to go." Kol blurred away from the last of his foes making his way over to a metal fence, which he quickly tore apart, fashioning a weapon. He threw a pole like a javelin, skewering one of the wolves chasing him. The beast yelped when the pole struck him, tumbling and skidding to a stop.
"Listen friend, I have no quarrel with you. Why don't you take your friends and attend to their medical care. I'm certain some of them are in critical condition." The wolf growled. Drool flew as the werewolf showed its fangs.
"Ok then…let's finish this." Kol watched the wolf leap waiting until it was close enough to break it's back. He would heal it after. But to his surprise, wood pierced his back. He turned to find Marie standing behind him sneering. A woman scorned. Kol watched as grey spread over his hands. Then he felt the fangs at his throat before everything went black.
-o0o-
Stefan was high. He stumbled out of the bar drunk off his beautiful woman cocktail. He had an ebony skinned model, a little of an aggressive red head, a lot of a quiet brunette with green eyes, and just a touch of a blonde bombshell. When he left they were smiling and more importantly…breathing. He drank his fill and the quiet one made the cutest little noises while he drank. He was wondering if he should have taken Kol's advice and bedded her. He was certain he would enjoy her passion filled screams even more. Her and the model would have made for a fun night.
Before he saw the truck he knew something was wrong. He smelt blood in the air, but it wasn't an appetizing smell. It was werewolf blood. He walked over to the truck to find the driver's door wide open. He looked around sniffing the air. He found Kol's scent and followed it to a closed down school. At first he didn't spot Kol but then he spotted his desiccated body by an all but destroyed fence.
He rushed over at once pulling the stake from his chest. He almost vomited look at the state of his throat. The werewolf had clearly won the fight. Grey shriveled skin was slowly being replaced with pink living skin. Stefan tore into his wrist, and put it to the vampire's mouth. Although the original eyes were still closed he latched unto Stefan's wrist.
Euphoria washed over Stefan. Oh God. He had forgotten what blood sharing with an original felt like. Stefan stopped thinking and just gave himself over to the feeling. It felt magnificent. He was disappointed when the original finally let go, opening his eyes.
When he came to his senses Stefan was embarrassed. He had only done that with one other vampire, Kol's sister. He thought it felt like that because he loved Rebekah. He never imagined. Uneasiness settled in his chest.
Kol sat up remembering what had taken place. He looked over at a clearly uncomfortable Ripper. "You were trying to help me heal. Don't overanalyze it Salvatore." Stefan nodded as relief flooded over him. "Did you pass your test?"
Stefan smiled remembering his night. "Well done then, and four conquests. It's a nice mix of blood types."
Stefan shook his head. Kol went to explain. "Yeah I know…you're an original vampire. Can we go home? Or do you need me to carry you to the car?"
Kol snorted, vanishing into the night. Stefan rose looking down at Kol's blood on the pavement. Then he blurred following the original.
-o0o-
"Are you sure you okay?" Bonnie said grabbing Kol's face. Checking for a temperature. He was warmer than usual. She looked at his neck for any signs of werewolf venom. "I'm fine. I told you I was fine." Kol said smiling down at the petite witch, wrapping his arms around her.
"Why would a pack of werewolves attack you?" Caroline asked looking up from her statistics homework. Stefan looked at Kol. Kol looked into Bonnie eyes. "Because I compelled but didn't have sex or drink blood from the pack leaders girlfriend." Bonnie let go of Kol.
"Is this what you two do at night? Why did you have to compel her?" Kol looked over at Stefan.
"So I could learn control." Stefan said quietly. Bonnie looked at Stefan and Kol. Then sat on the couch. Kol Sighed and went to sit beside her. A moment later Stefan was easing into the chair across from her. "He has almost mastered his lust kitten. He can drink straight from the tap. He's stronger, more confident. And he hasn't hurt anyone. Every girl has gone with us willingly." Bonnie folded her arms. "Yeah for SEX, not to be some vampires next meal, and I suppose compulsion comes into play at some point?" Kol sighed. "We have to compel them to forget."
"And what are you doing while Stefan is feasting away?" Bonnie said turning to Kol. "Watching to make sure he didn't lose control." Bonnie turns to Stefan. "So when I asked you both were you ripping the other day you purposely kept this from me?" Stefan looked at Bonnie. "Bonnie" He said softly. "I'm a vampire." Bonnie popped her lips. "Oh please, our freezer is packed with blood bags."
Stefan nodded. "Yeah but someone finally helped me realize that I'm a ripper and I need fresh, wiggling, squirming human blood or eventually…" Bonnie was taken aback by his words, but she saw it now. She understood who this was before her. It was brooding Stefan and the Ripper mixed together or just Stefan, a very sexy Stefan.
Bonnie looked at Kol, who was making a puppy face. She smiled shaking her head. "I don't know why you guys felt the need to keep this from me." Kol put his head on her shoulder. "Because we know how you feel about protecting the innocent." Bonnie moved her shoulder suddenly making Kol's head bob. Everyone laughed except Kol. "No more lies, half lies, or secrets we are in this together, so we have to trust one another." Caroline brows rose as she looked at her friend. Realization hit Bonnie. Something Stefan did not miss. Kol coughed. Bonnie looked over at him, fear replacing her guilt. She went back to examining him.
"I'm fine. I have to go to the apothecary in Portsmouth to get the belladonna and lavender." Bonnie stretched Kol's eyelid open, searching his eyes. "Me and Caroline picked belladonna the other day. And there is lavender in the garden outside." Kol pulled away from Bonnie. "The effects of North American nightshade have been diluted over the centuries. The plant I ordered from Asia is atropa belladonna in its original and natural state…toxic. And honestly I prefer English lavender. Salvatore you up for a ride." Bonnie stood.
"Kol, you may not be dying, but you are feeling the effects of the werewolf venom. I don't want you to go. Can't you pick it up tomorrow?" Kol sighed. "Kitten, I'm fine. And I don't trust this witch... she will sell my merchandise if I don't show up today, even though I already paid for it. Stefan." Stefan rose but didn't move from in front of the chair. "Okay why can't someone else go get it?" Caroline closed her book. "I don't mind. I'm so freaking bored. If I have to read one more thing about a z-score." Kol glared at the blonde vampire. "Yeah I'll go with her. " Stefan offered. Kol jaw clenched. Stefan heard the words "Bloody traitor" rang out in his head.
Wait you can read my thoughts. Stefan thought in panic. Kol smirked. Benefit of bloodsharing you git.
"This is utterly ridiculous. I am fine. I will be back before dinner." Kol moved towards the door. Stefan went to follow. Oh fuck off Salvatore. Stay here and kiss up some more. Stefan pursed his lips. Kol went to cross the threshold and hit a solid force field. He turned on the witch, who was now sitting filing her nails. "Bonnie" Kol warned. "Hmm" She looked up innocently. "What the fuck is this?" Caroline and Stefan both tried to hide their amusement. "Your sick. I want you to stay her where I can take care of you." She said squaring her nails. "This isn't funny. Let me out." Bonnie ignored him. Kol stormed into his bedroom and slammed the door. "You do know…he's going to try to go out the window." Stefan said through chuckles. Bonnie winked at the vampire. "I know…That's why the whole house is covered." A second later Kol cursed. Caroline could not contain her giggling.
"Why don't you guys go before he starts his tantrum. There is only one apothecary in Portsmouth that I know of…so hopefully it will be there." Caroline grabbed her purse. Stefan put on shades and baseball cap. He was happy to be getting out but he thought about Bonnie and Kol being alone together. Jealousy danced in the pit of his belly. He felt…left out.
-o0o-
Kol sat on the couch flipping through channels on the small and outdated television set. Bonnie came and plopped a giant glass herb infused tea in front of him. He hadn't spoken to her in an hour. "Kol…How long are you going to be mad at me? I kind of need to talk to you about something before Caroline and Stefan get back. I also need you to drink this tea. It will chase away your fever. I put wolfsbane in it as well, hoping it will neutralize the traces of werewolf venom left in your system." He glanced at the witch. He sighed picking up the glass. It smelled better than it looked, and tasted even better. He went back to staring at the screen.
Bonnie sighed. "I'm sorry I trapped you in the house, but you wouldn't listen. I wanted to keep you safe." Kol pursed his lips. "What do you want me to say?" Kol looked at the witch.
"I want you to trust me. I want you to believe in me. I'm not an idiot Bonnie. I know why you did it, but that didn't give you the right to do it. If the situation were reversed you would be furious. I would be on fire. I can't set you on fire. Not that I want to. I don't want anything to ever hurt you. But I'm the bad guy and you're the good girl so you automatically assume that you're right, and you have the right to step in and take away my choices, before I commit some heinous crime but you don't. I listen to you and what you want. I would really appreciate if you afford me the same courtesy before making a decision. Plus you made me look like a fool in front of Salvatore… and the blonde. Anyone else in the world would be dead."
"I'm sorry. How is what I did any different from what you did to Stefan? And all these girls you have been compelling." Kol looked at the witch in disbelief.
"I never did it to you, Bonnie. Salvatore was inconsequential, and a threat to you. I did what I had to do to protect you. And it's been one girl. One."
"I did what I had to do to protect you, Kol. From yourself." Kol shook his head rising from the couch.
"Okay. I'm sorry. I will listen to you and what you want, and we will make decisions together. But I need to talk to you about us." Kol was still pissed, but he had been waiting for this conversation. He sat back down on the couch. Bonnie moved closer to the vampire.
"I am aware how you feel about me. And I hope you know that I feel the same." Kol smiled caressing her face, "but" she said moving out of his touch. "You know I have unresolved feelings for Jeremy, and once I talk to him I feel like our relationship will be platonic." Kol heart leapt but he watched Bonnie cautiously. She was guilty about something…Salvatore.
"I think…No…I know I have feelings for Stefan as well. I don't want to lie or deny those feelings because that's how people get hurt. And to hurt you is the last thing I want to do. I wanted to tell you before things got more complicated. I said no more secrets or lies and that's what I meant."
Kol sighed. He knew it. He knew it all along. He didn't know what he was feeling. He had grown fond of the younger vampire, and he loved his kitten. She wasn't his, and it's not like either of them hid their attraction. He closed his eyes laying his head on the back of the couch. He loved this woman, and no one was going to keep her way from him. When he looked over at her she had tears in her eyes. He reached over and wiped one away just before it fell unto her cheek.
He pulled her closer rubbing his nose against hers. "So what I heard you say was that you're madly in love with me." She smiled rolling her eyes. "Kol…but Stef-" His mouth covered hers before she could get the words out. Their lips moved against each other softly until the original broke away staring in her eyes. He kissed her nose then whispered, "I'm not worried about Stefan Salvatore." He buried his face in her neck when he realized it was true. Bonnie gulped, as Kol's began to suckle at the skin on her neck. His hands smoothly unbuttoned her shirt and unhooked her bra. His head dipped, and Bonnie purred in satisfaction when he began to tease her breast with his teeth and tongue. Bonnie was flooded with arousal.
Kol was overcome with the scent of her. He immediately began working on freeing her from her pants and soaked panties. Once he had her completely naked his hands slowly rubbed at her thighs spreading her legs. Bonnie sighed when his fingers began lightly stroking at her clit. He watched her with her eyes closed head thrown back moaning at his touch. He leaned down and bit at a hardened nipple playfully causing her to squeak in surprise. He couldn't help it he slowly inserted a finger inside her shivering at how wet and warm she was. It made him that more excited. He smiled lowering his head between her thighs to flick at her slowly pumping his digit into her wet slit. Bonnie rounded her hips as Kol worked her into frenzy. Every thrust made his dick ache with desire. He felt her muscles contract and seconds later she was coming into his mouth. His tongue swept the length of her causing spasms to radiate from Bonnie's center she sighed lost in bliss.
Kol unzipped his pants letting his boxers fall to the floor. Bonnie smiled at what he had waiting for her. She immediately wrapped her hand around his slick shaft and began move it back and forth. Kol sat back letting the witch work her magic. He closed his eyes and was shocked when she moved closer. She hovered above him rubbing the head of his penis against her moist clit.
Bonnie was instantly on her back. Kol hovered over her teasing her with his cock. Her hips again wound on their own accord savoring Kol's touch. She wrapped her arm around his neck. Pull him on top of her and whispered, "I want you inside of me."
The original kissed her roughly then obliged the witch. He growled at how delicious she felt as he drove inside her. He wanted to relish the feeling, slowly claiming her over and over, but his need took over and he began delivering quick thrusts that caused Bonnie's breast to bounce. Bonnie clutched at his ass, squeezing her walls around him. She met him stroke for stroke causing them both to sigh in pleasure. She could feel it coming. Pleasure washed over her. Kol groaned as Bonnie came making her even slicker. He pumped and pumped until he was filling her. He collapsed forward kissing her neck.
-o0o-
Stefan and Caroline drove back from Portsmouth. The meeting with the witch was surprisingly anticlimactic. They told her what they needed and she handed the ingredients over without any problems. They ate lunch and hopped back on the road. They spent the day reminiscing and Stefan explaining his new lifestyle. Caroline actually understood once he explained, and was happy that her friend had gained some semblance of his life back.
Caroline and Stefan looked at each other when the song they danced to at the prom came on the radio. "What a shitty night that turned out to be. I spent my whole high school career waiting for that night and it sucked."
Stefan chuckled. "Majorly."
"Yeah. Elena stole my dress. Tyler stopped in for all of 30 minutes. Elena tried to kill Bonnie. Bonnie almost killed Elena, and Silas got the cure. Did I mention Elena was a major bitch?"
"Yeah…When has she not been one?" Stefan said looking out the window.
"Hey… I'm sorry. You seemed better. Too much to fast?"
"No. I am better. I'm just seeing her clearly now. I mean I can't and won't blame all of our relationship on her but…there are some things that I didn't see before. Those rose colored glasses are clear now. I guess I have you, Bonnie and Kol to thank for that."
"So…what's up with you and Kol? You're spending a lot of time together? Are you like in a bromance or something?" Stefan smiled at his friend. He missed Caroline.
"I respect him. He's done a lot of things that he didn't have to do. And I know it's mostly for Bonnie but still I appreciate it. He has no allegiance to me but I feel like he has my back."
"Because he's in love with Bonnie." Stefan sighed. He knew where this was headed. "I have eyes Caroline." Caroline shrugged. She was hesitant but continued anyway.
"I have eyes too. Are you falling for Bonnie?" Stefan looked at the blonde vampire.
"Why does everyone keep asking me that? I don't know…maybe. All I know is I want to protect her. I need to protect her. I owe her."
"She can protect herself." Caroline said quietly.
"Well maybe I need her to protect me. We can protect each other." Caroline thought about this for a moment.
"And Kol…" Stefan grinned. "Kol needs protection too." Caroline raised a brow. She wasn't expecting that.
"Speaking of love…" Caroline's eyes grew. "Who said anything about love?" Stefan shook his head. "Why does everyone think I'm an idiot that needs to be coddled? I was locked in a safe not brain dead. As I was saying… speaking of love…Have you heard from Tyler?"
"Yeah, He's on his way home." Caroline sighed tears springing to her eyes. "He's finally coming home."
Stefan smiled. He wanted to see his friend happy. She had always been there for him. "I do remember one good thing about that night. Elena had worked her way in again and I was beside myself. A very good friend took my hand and told me I would find love again. That I would move on."
Caroline grabbed his hand. She loved Bonnie liked a sister, Stefan was her brother and Kol had turned out to be really cool. She hoped this situation would not drive them apart, or worse break someone's heart.
-o0o-
Kol walked into the cabin and glanced at Stefan on the couch. He didn't hear the witch or the blonde and was glad because he had something to discuss with the vampire. He sat across from him thinking about the last time they were sitting in these positions. What a difference a month makes. Stefan did not even acknowledge him. He had been cross with Kol, although he was still speaking to Bonnie. He didn't know whether it was because he and Bonnie had slept together or not, but he needed to get over it. Stefan had stolen the witch's heart away from him not the other way around. The vampire better be glad he wasn't dead.
"Are you going to keep up this ruse of being angry or can we go back to working together to end Silas?" Stefan looked up at the vampire.
"Seriously…a ruse. You fucked Bonnie on my bed. The couch is coated in her and your scent. Don't act like you don't know how I feel about her. You did that on purpose. I thought you respected me. I thought we were becoming friends."
"Bloody Hell Salvatore is that what you think? You're more sensitive than I thought. Besides she told you how she feels. I should be upset with you."
Stefan went back to writing in his journal. Kol sighed.
"Okay look mate. I guess I would be upset as well, but it just happened. We were sitting on the couch when she told me she loved me." Stefan fidgeted. "And it happened. I was only thinking about her. Not where we were. And I do respect you. What you did the other week…I can honestly say I don't know if my own brothers would do that for me. They continuously spout that always and forever rubbish, but they did nothing to avenge my death." Kol said thinking about Klaus and Elijah.
Stefan looked up at the original. He could see the pain in his eyes. He smiled. "Mine would…but he has also slept with every woman I have ever loved. And killed the woman I had the longest relationship with on a whim. So brothers suck. Besides you've done things for me, and I know why. My pillow is coated in it…but I still I owe you. And I know how you feel about Bonnie. I know you want to do right by her. And you have given me something I have never had before…control." Stefan said trying to convey his thanks.
"Are you going to cry, Mate?" Kol sneered. Stefan pursed his lips. "You're an ass." Kol chuckled. "So I've been told. So here's the thing Salvatore. I've been thinking and I think we should bloodshare again. The connection we had is fading as your blood works it's way out of my system, and I think that hearing each others thoughts would be an advantage in the fight."
Stefan was uneasy. He enjoyed Kol's blood way too much last time. "What is that look? It's not that big of a deal." Stefan guffawed. "Then why did you have to do a disclaimer. Rebekah explained bloodsharing is basically vampire sex." Kol scrunched his face. "Rebekah is a hopeless romantic. She thinks handholding is like touching another person's soul."
"I don't want to hold your hand either." Kol rolled his eyes. "Why because I'm male. You've never drunk from a man." Stefan mouth flattened into a line. "Of course, but with vampires it's different. It's intimate."
"I just told you how I felt about my family, and thanked you for being there for me. How much more intimate do you think we can get?" Stefan sighed.
"Yes it feels damn near better than sex, I imagine for you it was better than your pathetic sex life, but it has it's benefits. You can attach or detach any meaning to anything. We are bloodsharing to help Bonnie. It's a added perk that it feels swell." Stefan shook his head.
"Tell me you didn't enjoy it Salvatore." Stefan's face turned red. "Oh I see…you did. That's the problem. Look Salvatore I like you, but I promise you Bonnie Bennett is the love of my life." Stefan nodded. "I know. Wouldn't it be like cheating?" Kol laughed. "I don't know… I would have to have a girlfriend to cheat wouldn't I. Bonnie hasn't made her choice yet has she?" Kol huffed sitting back in the chair watching Stefan go over everything in his head. Stefan was constantly overanalyzing.
"Okay, I'll do it." Kol move to sit by Stefan. "What now? And can't we drink from cups or something."
"Did I not teach you anything? It's always better straight from the tap, Ripper. And yes now, before the connection is completely faded. We will have to do this every week or so to make sure we are still connected."
"What if Bonnie walks in?" Stefan said glancing at the door. "Me and Kitten promised not to keep secrets so yeah…she's going to find out." Stefan was mortified. "What is your problem?"
"Nothing…let's just do this." Stefan rolled up his sleeve offering his arm to Kol. Kol bit into his arm with such finesse Stefan hardly felt a thing. The younger vampire's eyes glazed over when the bliss washed over him. Kol was amused by his expression and offered Stefan his arm. Stefan looked at the original surprised and took his wrist into his mouth.
Kol's blood was bittersweet, and just…perfect. The ripper sucked and sucked until he got his fill. Kol had stopped drinking from him minutes earlier. Stefan finally pulled away from his arm leaning back into the couch. He was high as a kite. Kol's eyes were glassy as well.
So Salvatore…was it good for you. Kol thought, teasing the opened his eyes. Don't…We did it for Bonnie remember. Stefan said trying to sober. I did it for Bonnie. You did it for her as well and because you liked it. Stefan sat up, no. He denied. Why are you so afraid of who you are Stefan? You love blood, you're a ripper, it's only natural you would love mine. It's okay to say you liked it, loved it. Stefan got up to wipe Kol's blood off of his mouth. Why are you saying these things when you already know how I feel about bloodsharing.
Kol lay on the couch in languid ecstasy. Because you're my mate, and because I see you. I am one of the four people on this earth that does. I like you for who you are. The blood loving ripper, not this person you pretend to be. Tell me you liked it. Stefan washed his hands sitting at the table. Kol chuckled turning on the television. A half an hour later Stefan joined Kol back on the couch. They watched the game in silence. Kol got up to grab some snacks when he barely heard in his thoughts. I liked it. Kol smiled throwing the vampire a beer.
-o0o-
Bonnie walked into the house. She had successfully made the potion that would render Silas unconscious to retrieve his blood. Caroline proved to be an excellent assistant. She gave the girl the potion before she went back to the dorm. They would act tomorrow night. It was the first step in ridding their lives of Silas forever. They wouldn't need to hide in cabin in the woods. Stefan could go home. Where would her and Kol end up?
She felt greedy. She finally understood Elena. She wanted both Kol and Stefan to herself with dashes of Caroline, but she had already made her choice. She would choose neither. She would just be alone or find someone else to love. Stefan and Kol had grown close and they both needed each other. They had been both been disappointed by their brothers. So it didn't surprise her in the least to find them on the couch together yelling at the small television screen.
She walked into the room putting her stuff on the table.
"Hello gorgeous Bonnie." Stefan said smiling at the witch. Kol looked over to Stefan. His brow raising. That's right original. Kol rolled his eyes. Bonnie smiled at Stefan. "Hi Stef. Kol. She said stretching. Her back was killing her. She moved to sit at the table.
"What are you doing kitten?" Kol said looking back at the witch. "I'm going to see if I can strengthen the transporter spell more." Kol huffed. This is why you two need me Salvatore. Neither one of you know when to stop worrying. "Kitten you have been doing magick all day. Aren't you tired? Come watch TV with me and the ripper. The spell can wait until tomorrow." Bonnie opened her grimoire. "It will only take a minute." Kol glanced at the vampire. Stefan didn't have to read his thoughts. The younger vampire flashed over to the witch throwing her over his shoulder and depositing her on the couch. "Stefan." She protested.
A moment later she was squeezed between the two vampires. Kol handed her the popcorn bowl kissing her forehead. "Have you eaten?" Stefan said wrapping his arm around her. Bonnie stared at the TV not quite sure how she felt about this development. You're weirding her out Salvatore. Move your arm. Stefan inched in closer to Bonnie. You stop kissing her every second. You've gotten to show her your affection all over my bed. Kol chuckled. Are you ever going to get over that? Kol teased. It was yesterday, you dick.
"What's going on here?" Bonnie said looking between the two vamps. "What do you mean?" They responded in unison. "That. That's what I mean." Bonnie said waiting for one of them to answer. "We have a mutual respect for each other. We also have things in common." Stefan said moving a strand of hair behind her ear. "Okay." Bonnie said narrowing her eyes. "We can also hear one another's thoughts." Kol said like it was nothing. Bonnie laughed looking at Kol, then Stefan. Her smile faded when she saw the embarrassment on Stefan's face. "What!? How is that possible?" Stefan glared at the original. I told you Salvatore. No Secrets.
Well that's great Kol and I'm weirding her out? What if she thinks we're freaks. Stefan thought. Yeah… my Kitten is quite like you Salvatore she has a bit of a naughty side. "Are you guys sharing thoughts now?" Kol nodded. "Salvatore is nervous cause he's embarrassed that we shared blood." Bonnie was confused. "Stefan you've given countless people your blood. I've tasted your blood." Stefan sighed. "It's not the same thing. Remember when Elena couldn't keep her blood down and Damon fed her his blood." Bonnie thought back to when Elena was a newborn vampire. It seemed like centuries ago but it was only last year.
"Yeah, well Damon given Elena his blood was basically having vampire sex. That's why I popped Damon in his nose. I didn't want to tell her at the time." Bonnie put two and two together. "So you and Kol had vampire sex?" Bonnie you are such a freak. You should not be turned on. "We didn't do it for pleasure, darling. We did it to hear each other's thoughts. I thought it would come in handy when facing Silas." Bonnie looked at Stefan who was clearly more bothered by it than Kol. "And you're okay with it." Stefan nodded. "It feels…I like it." Bonnie was surprised by his honesty. Bonnie turned to Kol. He kissed her on her nose, and then smiled at Stefan. No secrets, Stefan thought taking Bonnie's hand. No Secrets. Kol responded. Bonnie leaned back into the couch grinning. "No Secrets." Both vampires looked at their witch. "I'm the most powerful witch from the most powerful line, when are you two going to stop underestimating me?"
-o0o-
The room was dark. The only light was coming from the black flame candle that sat on the bedside table. Stefan lay on the bed a pentagram was drawn in chalk below the bed. Stefan watched Bonnie in wonder as she prayed to mother Gaia. Asking her to help her restore nature. Goosebumps appeared all over his naked torso as the room instantly dropped twenty degrees. Stefan hoped that was a good sign.
"Stefan, we are ready. Can you speak to Kol and ask him if Silas has gone under." Kol are you there? Stefan waited but then heard the original thoughts. Of Course…Did you really need no shirt on to complete the spell Salvatore? Stefan popped his lips. How did you even know…get out of my personal thoughts. Is Silas asleep? Are you ready?
Caroline crept into Stefan's room and called out to Silas. "Stefan? Stefan, Are you awake?" She went over to shake him. The ancient wizard didn't budge. Kol walked into Stefan's bedroom. He was impressed with the leather bound journals and books that lined the room. We're ready ripper.
"They're ready Bon." Stefan said. Bonnie immediately started chanting. She rose the Athame above her head. Stefan watched as the metal became molten then cooled before his eyes. Bonnie moved Stefan's arm off the bed. Caroline and Kol watched as Silas arm moved off the bed as well. Caroline quickly moved a copper chalice under the wizard arm.
Bonnie made an incision in Stefan's arm that had him howling in pain. He felt double the pain for him and Silas. Kol smiled as Silas's veins began to slice open before them. The wizard didn't move. His kitten was magnificent. He had always loved magic and he loved her. Caroline collected the blood waiting for the cut to close. A moment later Stefan and Silas began to heal. Kol and Caroline slipped back into the hall of the boarding house.
Kol heard him before Caroline, he flashed out of sight. "Caroline what are you doing here?" Damon said scratching at his stomach. "I wanted to talk to Stefan, but he's out of it." Damon pursed his lips. "Don't tell me your developing a thing for my brother, Blondie. Elena is your best friend." Caroline looked at Damon liked he was a lunatic. "And you were Stefan's brother but that didn't stop her did it." Damon glared at the blonde. She moved to go around him. He stood in her path. Kol appeared out of nowhere and snapped the vampire's neck. "And the ripper says I'm the asswhole. Let's go darling, we have some celebrating to do." Kol said stepping over Damon's limp body.
"I hope that didn't hurt too bad." Bonnie said cleaning the blood off of Stefan's arm. Stefan shook his head. "I'm fine." Yes you are. Bonnie thought looking at his chest. She turned away when she realized he had caught her looking. Stefan reached up with one hand, guiding her face towards him. He leaned forward kissing her tenderly. Bonnie's heart skipped a beat. "Stefan…I" Stefan leaned his forehead against hers. "I know…you're in love with Kol also. But, I'm not worried about Kol right now." He leaned into another kiss as she melted into the vampire. If this was wrong, Bonnie didn't want to be right.
"Maybe you should be" Kol said walking in the room. Bonnie jumped off the bed. "Caroline dropped me off. Apparently she had to go prepare for her werewolf's return. I brought some champagne to celebrate." Kol said sitting on the bed flashing the vial of Silas's blood. I hate you. Stefan thought. Kol smiled wickedly. No you don't mate. You like me remember.
-o0o-
Bonnie tromped through the woods looking for the giant boulder that had been featured in her dreams the night before. She knew it was a message, and her suspicions were confirmed when
She found her ancestors waiting for her at the rock.
"Greetings Daughter of Abigail. You have done well. Retrieving the wizard's blood was no easy feat and you accomplished this task with ease. I am proud of you Daughter of mine." Bonnie smiled looking at Qetsiyah, and then over to her Grams, who winked at her granddaughter.
"We travel to this realm today to prepare and gird you for battle. Your strength is at its full height. You have mastered all of the skills I have assigned and now we bestow upon you precious gifts. We will each teach you our signature spells. I hope you know what an honor this is little one." Bonne nodded biting her lips. She tried to stop the tears threatening to fall. For so long she had felt like a failure, like a disappointment to her family line, and now they were paying her a witch's highest honor.
"Hold still little one as we each call to our magic. We will need it to instruct you on this day. When we are done it will return to you on the morrow. And then you will be ready to face the demon Silas."
Bonnie never knew magic could be so amazing and frightening. She watched Ayanna dissolve into water, burst into flame and evaporate into wind. Emily stopped time, sped it up, and then slowed it down. She basically showed Bonnie how to time travel. And her Grams, could make anything explode from a mile away. Bonnie had no idea that her Grandmother invented the blood vessel bursting spell.
It was wondrous what she had learned today but nothing compared to the force of nature that was Qetsiyah. Her power seamed limitless, and Bonnie knew from her tale that she had lost a third of it to her near death experience. Bonnie watched as she grew saplings into full-grown trees. She made thunderstorms as small as her hands and as large as mystic falls. She transformed into everything from a rabbit to a minivan. And those were just her everyday spells. Bonnie watched dumbstruck as Qetisyah forced an eclipse of the sun then rewound time like it never happened. And they did it all without looking at a grimoire. They explained to her that the spells weren't complicated. They just required power that most witches didn't have.
At the end of the night her ancestors gathered again. "You have done well today, Bonnie." Emily said disappearing into the twilight. "My prayers are with you Daughter of Abigail." Ayanna said dissolving into the earth. Bonnie turned to her Grams, running into her arms. "Can I do this?" She said letting doubt cloud her thinking. "Hush child. You can do anything you put your mind too, even defy Mother Gaia, but it's so much easier when you let destiny take it's course. I love you baby. And I am so proud of you. Don't you forget that." Bonnie closed her eyes and clung to her Gram's tightly. She opened them when her arms sliced through the air.
Bonnie turned when she heard the crackle of fire behind her. "Tell me child. What is on your mind?" Qetsiyah said stirring the fire, and patting the log beside her.
"Well everything is in place. The spells are ready, we have Silas's blood, and Kol has located your tombstone. He won't raise Amara." Bonnie said sighing.
"You sound confident about the charge you were given, good. But what of your heart?" Bonnie looked at her ancestor, sitting beside her. She watched the fir a while before she spoke.
"If you are my ancestor, and Stefan is Silas's doppelganger. Is Elena Amara's doppelganger?" Qetsiyah smiled. "I was wondering when you would figure that out." Bonnie sighed.
"So Stefan and Elena have this love for all the ages that he can't escape?" Qetsiyah looked at her great granddaughter. Bonnie gasped when another thought struck. "Am I attracted to Stefan because of some kind of weird family curse?" Qetsiyah chuckled.
"Yes and no to all your queries. Take for example, the doppelganger Katerina, I believe it is. Your Stefan loved her once, and that attraction faded. She had to compel him to comply with her wishes. Of course there is a supernatural pull, but as you have demonstrated those things can be ignored. Are the doppelgangers connected? Yes, but there is always a choice. You fancy the Salvatore boy, but you have also given yourself to the original."
Bonnie blushed. She did not want to be discussing that with basically her really ancient grandma. "Just because Silas didn't love me doesn't mean Stefan doesn't love you… and to address your real inquiry if he is destined to love Elena more than you. I don't know the answer to that little one. Neither do the fates. It is up to Silas's shadow to choose. What I do know is that he is a fool if he chooses another, daughter of mine, and I think your original would agree. He has grown fond of the doppelganger as well."
"Which is why I can't choose between them. I will let them both go." Qetsiyah snorted. "I see your still underestimating your self Daughter of Mine. If you think the son of Esther will accept that fate then you clearly don't understand the power you hold over him. Remember when I told you nature was the most powerful magic." Bonnie nodded. I misspoke little one. Love is the most powerful of them all."
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Bonnie opened the door surprised to see Tyler on the couch with Kol and Stefan. "Ty?" Bonnie said rushing over to hug him. "How are you? When did you get in?" Tyler smiled. "This morning."
Caroline came out of the bathroom. "It's so good to see you… and I hate to cut your welcome short, but Care, I need you to call everyone to the cabin. It's time to send Silas to his final resting place."
Kol glanced at Stefan. Stefan nodded at the original. They all watched the witch. Power rolled off her skin infusing the air around her with life. They had never seen this version of Bonnie Bennett. She was self-assured and deadly. At that moment, they fully understood they were about to be in the fight of their lives, and there was no one they trusted more with their lives than the petite green eyed witch.
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