BOOK THREE! You are in book three :D I am so so happy. Welcome! Sorry about the last book. I promise it gets better from here, at least I think it does…Wink Wink, lol. So sit back, have your blood ready and enjoy my friends!

*Taylor enjoyed being with her mom, the hardest part was seeing her loved ones move on and it hurt to see the ones who were still struggling to move on. Everyone had pretty much shoved it down, moved on, except for her family and Eric. Kelly ran as wolf most nights to fight off what she was feeling, killing anything and everything that came in her path. Eve finally got a job as a nurse and was looking at other jobs to get out of Louisiana. This place took her mom and her sister, she officially hated it here. Eric killed, feed and fucked his time away. He killed any witch that didn't give him the information that he wanted. He used to be able to sleep in the middle of the bed and now he can't even touch her side. The bed was becoming uneven as time went on, he sighed thinking about having to get a new bed. Eric couldn't bring himself to do it. He wanted her memory alive with him always, as much as it hurt…He didn't and couldn't let go. Stefan did indeed start over. He made it all the way to Savannah Georgia. Met a beautiful girl, her name was Sohpia. She was Mexican and Italian and always cooked for Stefan. He loved it but he hid his vampire side from her, got a job and just lived his life. Keeping his mind and thoughts away and off of Taylor. Damon and Caroline tried anything to get him to come home. Damon told Caroline the plan and eventually told Elena. All they needed was to get Eric and Stefan here within the next full moon. Which was happening in a few days. Caroline was on her way to Stefan with Enzo. Damon helped Enzo along the way, so Enzo thought he would repay the favor and help get his brother back. Elena and Damon were going to see Eric. It was a hot summer night and there was a big line to get into Fang. They finally made it up front and saw Pam*

Pam: What brings you two love birds into this part of town?

Elena: We need to see Eric. Pam, it's important.

Pam: Too bad cupcake. He stopped talking to people eight months back.

Damon: It's about Taylor…*Pam glared at him in the eyes*...We can help.

Pam: I can't let you in. He'll have my neck…*Damon sighed*

Damon: Pam…Please…*Pam mumbled Swedish and opened the door. Damon looked at the throne and nodded at Elena. They walked towards the basement and walked down hearing Eric*

Eric: Tell me of anyone who has had contact with my progeny…*He grabbed the witch by the throat*

Witch: I..I'm sorry. I don't know. We…We can't…*Eric grabbed tighter*

Eric: You have failed…*Eric ripped out his heart and heard Elena gasp*...What the hell are you doing here?...*He turned around to see Elena and Damon*

Elena: Just listen. Please.

Eric: Get out of my bar or I will kill you!

Damon: Just hear us out.

Elena: It's about Taylor…*Eric ran and grabbed her throat. Damon grabbed his arm but Eric was to strong*

Eric: Do not lie to me…*Elena shook her head, Eric let go and she coughed*

Elena: I..I wouldn't lie to you. There may be a way to get her back.

Eric: Bonnie?...*Damon nodded*

Damon: Bonnie thinks she is strong enough to bring her back.

Eric: This better not be a dead end. Because you'll be next to die.

Damon: It won't be. Be at my house for the next full moon…*Eric nodded and watched them walk up. Pam ran down*

Pam: You think it's real?

Eric: If it is. We haven't ever been this close before.

Pam: And if it doesn't work. Are…Are you going to be okay Eric?...*He looked away*

Eric: Find me a woman and bring her to the hideaway….*He walked up and Pam sighed*

Pam: Come back sister. He needs you now more than ever…*Taylor looked on with tears in her eyes…Caroline and Enzo pulled up to the house Bonnie found. Caroline sighed as Enzo knocked*

Stefan: The hell are you doing here?

Enzo: Nice to see you, mate…*Caroline smiled*

Sophia: Babe. Who is it?

Caroline: This is what you meant by start over!?...*Sohpia walked over*

Sohpia: Hello there!...*She said with the biggest smile*

Enzo: Hello love. We are from out of town. We came to see our friend here…*Sophia smiled and rubbed Stefan on the back*

Sophia: We were just about to go grab dinner but I can whip something up. Come in. Come in…*They walked in, Sophia walked to the kitchen and Caroline looked around at the fake happiness Stefan was forcing on himself*...Stefan, doesn't really talk much about his friends, home, or nothing of the past.

Enzo: Well…We found a way to bring that back…*Stefan looked at him*...I am Enzo and this is Caroline.

Sophia: Spohia. Please. Sit. Stefan can you grab the plates and I will grab the wine.

Enzo: We found a way…*Stefan looked away*

Caroline: But there is nothing because you so called moved on…*Enzo grabbed Caroline's hand for her to stop*

Sophia: You look tense babe. You okay?...*She put the food on their plates*

Caroline: I can't believe this.

Enzo: Caroline.

Caroline: No!

Enzo: Sophia. I would love to see the house…*She nodded, smiled, grabbed her glass and walked off with him*

Stefan: Caroline.

Caroline: Shut up! I left text messages and voicemails. How come you never?...*Stefan didn't answer and looked away*...You never even bother to look or listen?...*She nods her head*...We found a way to bring her back and when she does come back. I hope she runs right back to Eric…*She smacks him*...You are a jerk! That bitch is nothing but a distraction and Taylor deserves more than you…Enzo!...*Caroline walked to the car and Ezno got in*...Drive. He isn't coming….*He looked at her*...I said drive.

Enzo: Look at me…*She turned to look at him and he saw her tears then he ran inside*...Sophia, love. Come here…*Sophia walked over and Enzo bit her, dropping her body to the floor*

Stefan: ENZO!

Enzo: Did you think for one second that you aren't the only one who lost Taylor. Caroline, even your damn brother has been working, trying anything to bring the woman you so called would do anything for. This…*He waves his hands around at the house*...This is fake. You don't deserve Caroline as a friend and you for sure don't deserve Taylor…*Enzo punched Stefan and walked out. Taylor sighed watching the whole thing*

Taylor: I'm right here Stefan….*It was now officially the night of the full moon and Amber knew Taylor was going back. Amber just about hugged Taylor all day because of the feeling she had. Stefan made his way back home, Eric and Pam made their way over as soon as nightfall hit. Tara drove Kelly and Eve. Trish and Ash came because why not. Archie and the guys stayed at the house in case all went wrong. Damon carried Taylor to Bonnie in the woods*

Bonnie: Over here…*He walked over and set Taylor's unwrapped body down*

Taylor: You can do this Bonnie…*Taylor realized she would be going home and not her mother. She turned around with tears in her eyes and Amber caressed her cheek*...Mom. You.

Amber: Hunny. To know you will be back with your friends, your family. Eric or Stefan…*Taylor smiled*...I am happy. I am so happy we got to spend this time together. Be happy. You are allowed to be happy. With Stefan or Eric. When…When you go back. You won't remember.

Taylor: I have to. Mom…*Amber smiled*...Please.

Amber: I am sure I can help with it…Now touch your body and you'll feel yourself being pulled. It may hurt but that means it's working. I love you so much Taylor Anslee. Always and forever…*Taylor cried and they hugged tightly*

Bonnie: We did it. We got everyone here.

Damon: You did it. Now wake up sleeping beauty. She has had enough time off…*Damon bent down and caressed Taylor's face*...You wake up. You hear me. Just wake up….*Bonnie started the spell and the wind picked up. Eric and Kelly looked out the window seeing it. Amber smiled at Taylor, Taylor gasped and she felt the pain*

Amber: Go live forever my beautiful girl. I love you.

Taylor: I love you more mom…*Taylor looked over and saw Bonnie's nose start to bleed*...Bonnie. Stop! This is hurting you.

Damon: Bonnie. Stop! If you can't hang on…*She kept going*...Bonnie! Stop the damn spell…*Just like that Taylor was gone, Amber cried but was so happy for her daughter. She looked down at Taylor's body and Taylor gasped*

Bonnie: TAYLOR!...*Taylor smiled and they hugged tightly*...It's you. OH MY GOSH!

Eric: Whoa!…*Kelly looked at him and Eve stood up*

Pam: What?...*Elena shook her head*

Taylor: Please. Don't ever try to kill yourself!

Damon: Taylor…*She looked up at him, stood up and hugged him. He cried holding onto her*

Taylor: I'm here. It's okay…*She was her ring shine in the moonlight and smiled*...Stefan?

Damon: At the house. Go shower and get the dirt out of your hair…I snagged this from Eric…*She looked down at his hand. The key to her house and the necklace Eric got her. She looked at him with tears in her eyes*

Taylor: Thank you…*He smiled and walked back. Bonnie took Taylor to the house. Taylor walked in and smelled nothing but Eric. It was like his body was calling her and could smell him everywhere. She closed her eyes at how strong it was*

Bonnie: You okay? What is it?

Taylor: Eric. He's been here…*Bonnie smiled. Taylor showered and it felt amazing. She grabbed her purple long sleeve fishnet. Her short sleeve button up, black pants with a belt chain and did her make up. Straightened her hair and left with Bonnie*

Bonnie: The back…*Taylor nodded*

Stefan: Why are we even here? She is dead…*Taylor walked in slowly and Damon winked at her*

Taylor: Sure about that….*Pam smiled and ran to her. Her sisters and friends ran over. Eric felt like he got the wind knocked out of him, like his dead heart was racing. Was that her voice or was he dreaming like always. He could smell her everywhere, he saw her walk in front of him*

Eric: Taylor?...*She smiled, he touched her face and she was real. He broke down in front of everyone and hugged her tightly*

Taylor: I'm right here. Eric..I…I'm here..*He cried on her and she ran her fingers through his hair. Kelly cried at the moment and Eve held her hand*

Eric: Jag förlorade dig (I lost you)...*Taylor grabbed his face and looked at him, she caressed his face*

Taylor: I saw everything…*She smiled thinking of her mom, she remembered everything*...I was right there Eric. I didn't leave your side. I was with all of you.

Eric: I love you…*She smiled*

Taylor: I love you…*They kissed and Kelly dropped her jaw. Taylor turned to Stefan*...Stefan.

Stefan: It really you?...*Taylor hugged him and saw Sophia sitting there*

Taylor: You brought her? You really moved on and you brought her?

Stefan: I.

Taylor: So since I am back. Did you plan on leaving her?...*Sophia stood up and Pam sat her back down. Stefan looked away and Taylor took off the ring*...I hope she makes you happy…*She ran off and Eric ran after her. When Taylor got to the house Klaus was there*

Klaus: Daughter.

Taylor: Dad…*She ran to him, he hugged her and swung her around*

Klaus: My sweet sweet girl. Oh, I have missed you!...*He kisses her forehead*

Eric: Love…*Taylor held out her hand, Eric took her hand and they walked inside*

Klaus: Stefan didn't come?

Taylor: Stefan chose a human…*Klaus nodded*

Klaus: Come to New Orleans with me…*Taylor looked at him and Caroline walked in*

Taylor: I can't just leave.

Eric: And why not?

Taylor: I just got back. I…

Eric: Go. Travel.

Taylor: I can't leave you and everyone…*Her sisters walked in*

Eve: After everything. Go see New Orleans with dad. I can work and be at peace…*Kelly nodded*

Kelly: We can party hard when you get back…*Taylor looked over and saw Stefan walk in*

Eric: I can go with. I don't have much going on. Just Fang, New blood. I can come. Pam can take over…*Taylor nodded*...Talk to him Taylor…*He kissed her cheek and everyone left. Taylor sat on the couch and Stefan sat next to her*...But before I go. We all went through hell and back without her. You ran off like some coward. You don't get to leave her again. Do you understand me!

Taylor: Eric!

Eric: Oh no. You don't get a say in this…He got to start over and bury you. While I, we kept her memory alive and struggled. So Stefan, get your act together because last time I checked you did ask me to marry my progeny. Do not make me change my mind…*Eric ran off and Taylor sighed*

Taylor: Sorry about him…*She bit her lip*

Stefan: He's right. I'm sorry…*Taylor slightly smiled*

Taylor: I…I'm leaving.

Stefan: What? Where?

Taylor: New Orleans with my dad. My sisters would come but Eve can't get off work and Kelly is working as well. So…Eric is coming. I think Care is coming to. Maybe you can come…We can figure some things out with us?...*He nodded*

Stefan: Sounds great. Taylor….I won't rest until we get Silas…*Taylor nodded*

Taylor: He killed my mom. He doesn't get off that easy…*He kissed her, she deepened it and he carried her upstairs. He kept her in his arms tonight. Taylor was back and alive, he looked at her hand that had the ring on it and sighed. Stefan rolled over and pulled her close as he drifted off…..It was the next morning and Stefan smiled seeing Taylor still asleep. He heard knocking at the door*

Stefan: Hey…*Klaus and Damon walked in*...What's up?

Klaus: There is something you should know…*Stefan sighed*

Damon: Please tell me there is not a real reason we are going to New Orleans?

Klaus: Remember Hayley?...*Damon looked at Stefan*

Stefan: The wolf?...*Klaus nodded*

Klaus: She is pregnant.

Damon: What does that have to do with Taylor?

Klaus: She will have a stepsister. Figure they could meet.

Stefan: She didn't have the baby yet? Klaus…What is this?...*Damon looked at Klaus*

Klaus: Remember when I left a while back due to a witch that was chasing me?...*Stefan nodded*...She is after Taylor and my unborn child.

Damon: Why?

Klaus: She was supposed to come after every first born and-

Stefan: Taylor isn't first born?

Klaus: She is magic. John has no magic in him. We took that away…*Stefan put his head down*

Taylor: I can hear you…*She walks down and they look at her*...I'm not even back for two days and I already have a fucking target on my back. Welcome back to the land of the living Taylor…*She sighed and walked off to get a blood bag. Caroline walked in and saw Taylor's face*

Caroline: What now!?

Taylor: How long do we have until she makes her move?

Klaus: I don't know which is why I need you to come with me. I can keep you safe. Your sisters will be safe here…*Taylor sighed*...I filled Eric in last night and he is in a coffin outside, ready to roll…*Taylor nodded*

Caroline: So this was a plan to get her to go and not a vaca back from the dead?

Taylor: Where is Ty?

Caroline: Your dad didn't tell you? He went after Tyler while you were gone…*Taylor looked at Klaus*...He killed his mother.

Taylor: Klaus!...*Klaus smiled*...Care. Stay….I can't believe you!

Klaus: He had it coming.

Taylor: He is my friend! Care you should be here…

Klaus: Go on love. Tell her…*Taylor looked at Caroline*

Caroline: Tyler…We…It's over…*Taylor hugged Caroline*...So we are going to New Orleans and we are going to have fun…*Taylor nodded, smiled and walked upstairs. As she packed her blood ran cold and she knew this trip would end badly. She sighed, thinking of positive thoughts but she couldn't ignore what she was feeling and was so happy Eric would be there. Taylor knew Silas and Dahlia were out there, only a matter of time before one got to her. Taylor wanted to be ready this time, ready for a fight, ready for vengeance. She didn't want to see everyone go through that again, it broke her heart. It broke her heart seeing Eric like that. He didn't break down or let things bother him like that and it crushed her when she couldn't be by his side to hold him through it. Taylor didn't know what would happen in New Orleans but she knew she had to be ready. Always, just like Eric taught her*