Hello everyone. I know I told some people I would update like two weeks ago but I completely forgot about my exams. AP Exams are a curse from hell and I've been concentrating on that. I've finished all my tests so I'm free from the chains that bind me. I want to thank everyone who has been here from the beginning, those who jumped on before shit hit the fan and those who have just joined me on my journey through this world. You all are my inspiration and I have so many places to take this story. I hope everyone stays along for the ride. Here's the chapter. Enjoy:

"I'm scared for her Care. She hasn't come out of that room in two days. We have school tomorrow." Elena said walking up to the room she shared with Katherine with a tray of food.

"I thought this was a phase Lena. Kat is never like this. Has she even showered?" Caroline asked.

"No. She hasn't even got out of bed. Katherine hasn't eaten, showered, or drank anything. Hell she has barely lifted her head from the pillowcase. I don't know what to know Care."

"Listen, get her to eat, and call me back. If she refuses to do anything, I'm doing an intervention Caroline edition on her ass. Is she insane? Stefan is a great guy and all but hell, she's Katherine Gilbert. She can get another guy."

Elena laughed at her friend's bluntness. She decided she would still call Caroline over even if Kat did eat. She needed someone to be blunt; not skating around her like everyone was doing since she hauled herself in their room.

"I love you Caroline. I'll call you back in a few hours."

"Bye Lena." Caroline sang into the phone before hanging up.

Elena stopped at the door to the room. She took a deep breath. Katherine needed tough love and that was exactly what she was going to get. Elena knocked first to give her sister a warning.

"Katerina, I have got food and you are going to eat all of it. I'm coming in now!" Elena shouted as she pushed the door open.

The room was pitch-black so Elena led herself to the desk to turn on one of the desk lamps. Elena sat the tray of food on the table before pulling the string to the lamp. Elena looked around but could not see Kat in her bed. She looked around to see a foot sticking out from where their beds met. Elena's eyes widened as she jumped over her bed. There was Katherine, laid out with her mouth open and her eyes closed on the floor. Elena jumped down to the floor and started to shake her sister with no response.

"Kat, wake up! Katherine!" She shouted loud.

She reached into her pocket and pulled out her phone to call 911.

"Hello, 911. What is your emergency?"

"My sister, she's not waking up. She's on our floor. She won't wake up!" She yelled into the phone.

"Miss, I need you to calm down and tell me where you are. Do you know how long she has been unconscious?"

"No, I don't. I just came upstairs. Listen I don't have time for this shit. Send an ambulance to 1456 W. Westcott. And hurry the hell up!"

"Calm down ma'am. An ambulance is on its way." The operator said.

"Daddy!" Elena yelled repeatedly even though she was still on the phone with the police station.

Footsteps sounded in the faraway distance as Grayson and Abby came into the room. When they saw Katherine on the floor, they immediately took action. Abby took her pulse and noticed it was there but not as strong as it could be.

"Elena, I need you to tell me how long she has been out." Grayson said shaking is daughter.

"I don't know. I don't know. I was bringing food up to her. She hasn't eaten or drank since that day Daddy. She didn't even eat that day Daddy. Please help her." Elena said sobbing into her father's chest.

The sound of running footsteps was heard through the house but all Elena could feel was herself shaking and tears flowing from her eyes. Her sister had been upset but now, this was a completely different situation from anything she could have fathomed in her mind. Paramedics and the rest of the household pushed their way into the large room of the twins. Abby stepped away from Katherine as the medics took over. Jeremy had tears forming in his eyes. Mani was trying to block Klaus and Mia from seeing their aunt lying out on the floor. Anna stood in shock with her boyfriend holding her as she shook.

"Mommy, I want to see." Elena heard Mia say in the background.

"Come on. Let's go downstairs and get some ice cream." She heard Anna's boyfriend Christian say to the kids.

"Yay! Ice cream." The two young ones exclaimed in unison.

"Thank you." She heard Anna and Jeremy say at the say time.

"We need to move her to the vehicle. Please make way."

Elena finally looked up from her father's chest to see her sister being hoisted up and carried out of the room on a gurney.

"Daddy, please tell me she's going to be okay." Elena cried.

"Let's go to the hospital and see Lens." Grayson told his daughter, leading her crying form out of the room.

Elena was honestly irritated as was her twin. Katherine woke up three hours after being rushed to the hospital. She was severely dehydrated and the question of the hour was if she had tried to commit suicide. Katherine insisted she did not during the interview with the attending but everyone was skeptical except Jeremy and Elena. Their father was talking to the doctor and the hospital psychiatrist now in the corner of the room. Everyone's heads popped out after Katherine screamed loudly.

"Are you in pain?" Jeremy questioned his sister.

"I'm fine. I'm just irritated. I did not commit suicide gosh."

"Katerina, we just want an explanation for the pills in your system." The doctor explained.

"Fine. Fine, if everyone will leave me the hell alone then I will tell you all. Everything that has been happening has stressed me out. I couldn't eat or drink. I could barely lift myself up. But I guess when you don't give your body nutrition, a headache begins. That is why I took the pain killers. I was going to go get in the shower and actually attempt a normal night when everything went black."

Elena's eyes went wide. She just held her twin's hand though, she would be there suicide attempt or not.

"I'm not the kind that would go out with pale skin, chapped lips, a dry throat and absolutely no fashion sense. A hoodie and basketball shorts? Really, do I seem like the type of girl to kill herself with no regard for my appearance? I'm more of the pills and booze kind of girl, not the pass out in the middle of my floor." Katherine explained in exasperation.

The doctors and psychiatrist looked taken back. Katherine sighed before leaning back into the hospital bed. She picked at the neck of the hospital gown she was wearing and turned to her twin.

"You let them put this monstrosity on me? Lena, please bring me regular clothes."

Elena just giggled before covering it back up after receiving looks from her father and brother. Jeremy got up with Mani holding his hand. He stood over Katherine and gave her his serious face.

"I hope you know I'm going to make sure you eat at least twice a day now. I don't want to ever open my front door to paramedics saying they got a call that a girl called saying her sister was unconscious. I thought you were half dead Kat." Jeremy said with tears falling down his face.

He quickly wiped them away making Katherine laugh. She grabbed his hand with her free one and squeezed it.

"You could never get rid of me that easy. You know I still need hangover night at your house. You haven't even left Dad's house yet," Jeremy laughed at his sister's joke while he continued to wipe away tears, "Listen I'm sorry. This was all an accident. By the time I realized that I needed to stop before I made myself sick, it was too late. I promise to let you bring me food unnecessarily until you feel I can be trusted again."

"I trust you Kat. Just don't scare me again."

"Where are the munchkins?" Katherine asked, finally noticing her nephew and niece were missing.

"Anna has them. She knew Mani and I needed to be here tonight. We're going to head out though."

Jeremy kissed his little sister's forehead and Mani hugged her before they exited the hospital room. Grayson approached his daughter's side.

"Look kitten, they need to keep you here for two nights for observation to make sure you get enough fluids and eat. You aren't on suicide watch but this won't go by unnoticed."

Katherine nodded her head before smiling up at her father.

"I love you Daddy. I hope you know that. I could never let you bury me." Katherine told her father.

Grayson smiled as a small sob escaped his lips. He kissed his daughter's forehead as the doctors exited the room.

"Just get better baby. I'll see you in the morning."

He gathered his coat and watched as Elena made no motion to get up.

"Elena, are you ready?"

"I'm going to satay tonight. I can't sleep in that room." Elena said, trying to stop herself from shivering.

Grayson nodded as his daughter's words before leaving the two girls alone. Katherine turned to her sister and gave her a small smile.

"You don't think I tried to off myself, do you?" Katherine asked her sister quietly.

"No, I know you would go out with a bang. I was just so worried. I knew you hadn't eaten anything, I didn't know about the pills."

"I only took three." Katherine said with a raised eyebrow.

"The bottle says one every twelve hours Kat. I think you should read the labels next time."

The girls smiled at one another.

"Does anyone else know I'm in here?" Katherine asked curiously.

"Not unless Jer or Dad called anyone. I was only concerned about you. Dad might call Jenna and Alaric, maybe even Miranda."

Katherine scoffed at the last name.

"Do you want me to tell anyone besides Care and Bon-"

"Like who? Stefan? Please, he would probably say I deserved this." Katherine said causing the heartbeat monitor to speed up.

"Not Stefan Kat. I would never call him after what he said to you."

Katherine could see her sister was genuinely pissed off at her best friend. No one knew what triggered Stefan to do that.

"Just don't tell Damon until I get out of here. I don't want him telling Stefan. I think we both know he would come and visit me. I don't want to see him especially like this … not at all really."

Elena watched as her sister looked out her window which showed a starry night. Elena wished they could redo everything about that day. The meeting with their mother and everything after that. Life was getting to a breaking point now.

"Sing to me Lena. Please." Katherine said.

"You can take everything I have. You can break everything I am. Like I'm made of glass, Like I'm made of paper. Go on and try to tear me down. I will be rising from the ground. Like a skyscraper! Like a skyscraper! As the smoke clears, I awaken, and untangle you from me. Would it make you, feel better to watch me while I bleed? All my windows still are broken. But I'm standing on my feet." Elena sang as she watched tears flow from Katherine's face.

Katherine was strong but everyone had a breaking point. Elena had never ever seen her twin look as broken as she did now. It was like watching a lion take down a gazelle. Such beauty and power, it should never dwindle down. No one in the history of everything in existence should have the right to snatch away such a thing of supremacy. It was inhumane. Elena could feel her blood boiling at the thought of her best friend. She had not talked to Stefan after he stormed out of their house three days ago.

"Go run, run, run. I'm gonna stay right here. Watch you disappear, yeah. Go run, run, run. Yeah it's a long way down. But I am closer to the clouds up here."

Everything has changed now. Elena felt the grip on her hand weaken as Katherine's eyes fluttered closed. The heartbeat monitor steadied signaling she was now asleep. Elena hugged her sister as she tried to make herself comfortable on the cot the nurse rolled in after their father left them. She made sure to make sure their hands were still intertwined. Katherine would always have her baby sister, no matter who came and who left. They would always have one another.

"Elena. Elena."

Elena came to consciousness as she felt someone shaking her. There, above her, stood her father's girlfriend Abby dressed in the nurse scrubs for work with a bag in her left hand. Elena rubbed the sleep put of her eyes.

"Hey Abby." She said with a smile.

She heard a toilet flush and her sister trudged out of the bathroom in the room with her IV pole. She waved at her twin who smiled.

"You need to get ready for school dear. Sorry I'm late. When I got to the house, Jeremy was a bit afraid to pick out your outfit. Mani said you had an outfit already laid out for your first day and packed it with all the things you probably need."

Elena looked at the clock on the bedside table and it read 8:15. 'Shit!' Elena cursed internally. School started at nine this morning and she knew she could be ready in half an hour but it took forty minutes to get to the school from Mystic Falls General. She would just have to be late.

"Just come to the front desk when you're ready to go. I'll type up your excuse note. They can call if there are any problems." Abby told her boyfriend's daughter softly.

"Thanks Abby. I'll be ready in a few." Elena said.

Abby nodded before heading out of the room. Katherine smirked at her twin making Elena giggle nervously.

"What?" She asked her sister.

"I saw your outfit laid out on your trunk when I got up yesterday. I love it."

Elena smiled, happy to have her sister's approval. Katherine always made sure Elena looked her best even if it was that time of the month and she just wanted to dress like a guy. Elena pulled out her outfit and laid it on the bed. There was a t-shirt dress. It was black at the top, leopard at the bottom and it fit like a glove. There was a zipper in the back that gave it a punk rock look. She had combat boots and a black leather jacket to complete the look. Elena gathered her necessary materials and headed into the bathroom.

When she exited, she was fit for school. Her hair was pulled back slightly by a clasp and two strings of hair. The rest of her hair was wavy. She wore black eyeliner and bronze eye shadow. Katherine clapped excitedly as Elena spun around.

"I am so jealous. You're dressed like a rock star and I'm the hospital girl." Katherine said smiling.

"Do the pretty girl rock." Elena sang with a giggle at the end.

"You need to get to school Lena. It's 8:50. You have Wilson for AP Government first. Go. I'll be in class with in in a few days." Katherine urged.

Elena waved to her sister but stopped before completely leaving the door.

"I'm by back after school. Care will probably notice you're not around so she will most likely be with me."

"Alright. I'll just watch crappy soap operas until then," Katherine said before noticing the look of apprehension on her sister's face, "Lena. Go. I won't let you miss the first day of school just because I am."

Elena nodded and headed out. She stopped by the office before catching a cab to the school. She paid the driver and by the time she got into the building it was 9:37 a.m. She hurried to the office to receive a pass to class. She smiled politely at Miss Winston, the office attendant.

"Miss Gilbert, it's not like you to be late and on the first day no less."

"I know Miss Winston. I have a note to explain everything."

Miss Winston took the note that Elena held out for her. She read the detailed paragraphs and Elena watched as her facial expression changed.

"I hope Katherine will be fine. I need my office aid." Miss Winston spoke typing into the computer.

"Do you need to call?"

"Yes dear, but just to see when Katerina will be back dear."

The printer made noises indicating a job was being completed. Miss Winston handed Elena a note after stamping it.

"Head to class. Mr. Wilson will be ready to make a lesson out of you."

Elena smiled at Miss Winston before jogging to her class. She opened the door hearing everything go quiet silently. She refused to meet the students' eyes as she approached Wilson.

"Miss Gilbert, tardiness is not acceptable, not even on the first day of school." Wilson spoke out.

"I know Mr. Wilson. I'm very sorry. This note should explain everything."

Elena had no idea what the note said that Miss Winston printed out but she handed it to Mr. Wilson. He looked at the paper then headed to the phone. She waited as he talked to who she assumed was Miss Winston. When he approached her after the conversation, he had a look of concern on his face. He leaned into her before speaking.

"Sorry for presuming it your just senioritis on your part Miss Gilbert. Make sure to get your sister's work during your free period. Take your seat so we can continue."

Elena nodded before heading to her seat which was next to Caroline. There were actually two empty seats next to her but she knew the other was for Katherine. She could feel everyone's eyes on her as she sat down. Stefan was staring at her with an unreadable expression on his face. Wilson began writing on the board with his back to the class.

"Where is Kat?" Caroline whispered causing others around them to take notice of the conversation.

"I'll explain later." Elena said nodding to the nosy people around them.

Elena gathered all of her sister's things and her own into her backpack. Caroline walked up to her with a determination.

"Elena Gilbert, you know I do not like to be out of the loop. Things were awkward during lunch between you and Stefan. Kat is not here. There are rumors about them breaking up and Kat going to rehab. You didn't call me back last night. Now what the hell is going on?" Caroline asked with a fierce look on her face.

Elena smiled at her friend and dragged her out to the back of the school where nowhere was at.

"Kat's at MF General."

"What the hell happened after we hung up?"

"I found Kat passed out on our bedroom floor." Elena revealed with a sad look.

"What the fuck happened?" Caroline exclaimed making Elena shush her.

"She hadn't eaten or drank in almost three days. She took three of her pain killers because her head was pounding and it severely dehydrated her body. Thus the unconsciousness and the trip to the hospital. She's alright, Thank God. You know her and Stefan broke up. What you don't know is that he called her a manipulative and selfish bitch right before he said it was over."

"Asshole!" Caroline cried in earnest.

Elena laughed and looked off toward her car.

"So where are you headed off to now?" Caroline questioned.

"I'm going back to the hospital. It's why I was late this morning. I slept there. Kat would love it if you came." Elena told her best friend.

"Let's go." Caroline said already taking off to Elena's car.

Elena sighed in amusement before walking off after Caroline.

"Hey Lena." She heard the voice of Stefan say from beside her.

"Hey Stef." Elena said with no emotion.

"So we haven't spoken. We didn't even hang out like we do before the start of every school year. I texted you yesterday."

"I must have lost my calendar … around the same time you lost your damn mind." Elena said turning to him.

"What?" Stefan asked with a small laugh.

Caroline just smiled because she knew Elena was ready to chew his ass out.

"How could you say that to her Stef? My sister! The girl you've been in love with for three years! You break up with her and call her unnecessary names! We both know Kat is manipulative when it benefits her and she might by selfish but not when it comes to you. She's been in love with you since she was a little girl and everyone knows it," Elena exclaimed making Stefan fill with guilt, "Don't come over my house and call my sister a bitch. If I was guy, I would have kicked your ass."

"I know. I feel really shitty-"

"And you should!" Caroline yelled from her spot at Elena's passenger side door.

"I want to apologize but Katherine's not here."

"Obviously." Caroline said with malice.

"Listen Stefan, we're best friends but I don't have time for this. I need to get to General."

"General? Who's in the hospital?" Stefan questioned.

Elena could punch herself in the throat for letting that little bit of information sip through her lips.

"It's Kat, isn't it? That's why she's not here? Did she do something crazy?"

Caroline laughed at the irony from the situation.

"Like you care." Caroline shouted at him.

"I care." Stefan replied back roughly.

"You have a funny way of showing it Stef. You gave up the right to care when you walked out on my sister begging you to stay with her sobbing. You called her a bitch and walked out like nothing happened. Katerina Gilbert is no longer your concern. And I sincerely mean that. Goodbye Stefan." Elena said getting into her car.

She started the engine and quickly pulled out of the spot with Caroline. Caroline burst into laughter as soon as they exited the school parking lot.

"You totally chewed his sorry ass out!" Caroline shouted, squealing with glee.

"I did, didn't I?" Elena asked cockily as they drove to their missing link in the chain.

The next one will be up by Sunday. I'm too excited to leave it like this even though I'm busy all weekend. I'm definitely squeezing this in. I hope everyone loved this one or at least liked it. The drama won't end soon so stay tuned.

-Nee (Avery_sWorLd on twitter if you want to follow and tweet me)