Finishing Touches and First Meetings

Damon's Point of View

We were in the basement bound and the vervain stake was still in us vampires;

"She betrayed us." Caroline said over and over.

"We're gonna die." Bonnie said.

"I'll kill her before she gets to you." Jake said trying to reassure her.

"Just like Katherine." I said.

"Don't say that." Elena snapped at me, "Bella's right we can't fight them and if we do everyone we care about dies."

"Elena I won't watch you die." My brother said.

"Yes you will; our sacrifice is small compared to the alternative." Elena replied.

"Elena, Bella is going to take that athame and shove it through your heart; you're supposed best friend is going to do that." Jeremy spat.

Just then the door at the top of the stairs opened and I watched as Bella came down followed by two vampires;

"Well, well, if it isn't Brutus." Anna remarked.

"I had no other choice." Bella said not making eye contact with us.

"BULLSHIT!" Leah yelled and lunged for her but the vampires with Bella stopped her.

Bella looked at me with pleading eyes, "Damon….." she started.

"Don't ever speak my name you evil manipulative bitch." I spat at her. "You are just like Katherine looking out to protect only yourself; no wonder I fell for you. I should have killed you the first night we met."

Tears came to her eyes, "I wish you could understand." She said.

"Know this Isabella Swan when this is over I'm going to rip your heart out assuming you have one." I growled.

Bella quickly turned and ran back up the stairs and the two vampires followed her.

"Bitch." Leah mumbled.

"I said quit it." Elena snapped and we all looked at her, "You just don't get it do you; Bella is having to make the hardest decision out of all of us. It's either she will have to watch us all die or four of us."

"Elena you're insane." Caroline said.

"No, trying to blame Bella for doing what she is being forced to is insane." Elena replied and looked at Stefan and me, "When I'm gone you take care of her do you understand?"

I looked at her shocked, "If you think for one moment I'm going to protect that backstabbing, manipulative, deceitful little witch you have lost your mind." I stated.

"Then I've lost my mind; I know Bella and she will try and hurt herself." Elena said.

"Let her." Leah growled.

The door at the top of the stairs opened again and Elijah came down;

"Oh why so glum?" he asked and walked over to Elena.

"Touch her and I'll kill you." Stefan said.

"You're in no position to do anything." Elijah said and laughed. He then looked to Jake, "You are wanted upstairs by my little witch."

Two vampires appeared and dragged Jake up the stairs.

"Enjoy your evening and I'll see you all tomorrow." Elijah said making his way up the stairs.

"What do you think they are going to do?" Bonnie asked.

"I don't know, but Bella won't hurt him." Elena said confidently.

"You don't know." I said and we all were quiet.

Bella's Point of View

I waited in the study for Elijah to bring Jake up. My mind was reeling; what my friends said down there cut me so deep. I knew they had no idea but it still hurt.

"Here you go witch," a vampire named Devon said throwing Jake into the room and left.

I placed my hand on the door and whispered a spell then looked at Jake, "We are clear for now." I said and helped him stand up, "Are you alright?"

"Yeah, little sore but I'll be okay; what about you?" Jake asked after I untied his hands.

"I'm okay." I said.

"Bella you know that those things are untrue." Jake said and hugged me.

"I know Jake but it still hurts especially coming from Damon." I said and sat down. "I ordered a ton of food for you." I said gesturing to the table.

"Thanks so what the next phase?" Jake asked as he started to eat.

"Tomorrow night we will go to the cemetery, before we start I'm going to come over and loosen your ropes a bit and when I give you the signal you attack and throw whoever is by you into the trap." I said. "Then we get everyone in the circle. Everyone has to be in the circle before I step in because if not then whoever is outside will be affected." I said. I felt the vampires approaching, "Time's up." I said and used to tie him up again.

The door opened and Elijah walked in as Jake started yelling at me, "HOW CAN YOU BELLA? NONE OF US WOULD DO THIS TO YOU!"

"I'm sorry Jake I know you love Bonnie, but I can't do anything." I said letting my voice crack.

"Touch her and you're dead." Jake said.

That's when Elijah hit him in the jaw, "Ungrateful mutt by killing your girlfriend you and your entire pack will be safe and of course your father."

"STOP IT!" I yelled and Elijah looked at me, "Take him back downstairs and give them some food."

The vampires took Jake leaving Elijah and I alone, "You know you are doing the right thing." Elijah said walking close to me.

"Don't touch me." I said and stepped away.

"You'll come around soon enough." Elijah said, "Now it's late and you need rest for tomorrow so shall I escort you to your room?"

I followed Elijah to my room and the moment the door shut I spelled it so I could have privacy. Immediately I pulled out my cell and called Alice;

"Bella!" Alice said picking up after the first ring, "What's going on?"

"Oh nothing much." I said, "Listen things have settled down here and I want you guys to come back. We need to talk about some unresolved issues."

"Oh Bella I can't wait to see you!" Alice screeched.

"Me too." I said.

"Bella what's wrong?" Alice asked.

"Nothing I'll see you soon." I said and hung up.

Tomorrow I had to place the finishing touches on my plan but for now I needed sleep and I crashed the moment I my head hit the pillows.

I woke up the next morning and opened the door to find Elijah waiting;

"So what are your plans my darling witch?" Elijah asked.

"I have something to take care of that doesn't concern you and if you follow me I won't do the spell." I said and pushed pass him.

I showered, got dressed and left the house without being followed. My first stop was by the Lockwood mansion;

"Bella," Mrs. Lockwood said hugging me, "Please come in. I'm so sorry about your father."

"Thank you Mrs. Lockwood." I said and walked into the living room.

"Well what can I do?" she asked following me.

"I came to say goodbye; with what's happened with Dad I just need some time away." I said.

"Oh dear I'm sorry to hear that you're leaving. How long will you be gone?" she asked.

"I don't know." I said. "I do have a favor to ask," I said and reached into my purse, "Would you give this to Tyler when he comes home."

"You're leaving now?" She asked surprised.

"Yes, I can't say my goodbyes to him and the others face to face." I said and stood up, "Goodbye Mrs. Lockwood." I said and left.

I drove to the boarding house and walked up slowly to my room. I walked over to my window seat and removed the seat itself to reveal a hidden compartment. I pulled out some envelopes from my messenger bag and I placed them in the compartment along with some other things my friends were going to need. I replaced the seat and took a look around one last time. I walked downstairs and sat down on the couch dialing my cell phone.

"Hello?" my mother's familiar voice said.

"Hey mom." I said.

"Bella oh my gosh are you alright? I heard about Charlie and tried to get a hold of you, but you never answered." She said in a rush.

"I'm pretty numb mom." I replied, "Look I called to let you know I'm leaving." I said.

"I'll get the bed ready for you honey." She replied.

"No I'm leaving everyone for a while." I said, "I need some time away and I don't know when I'm coming back, but I'll stay in touch."

"Bella, I can't make you stay and if this is what you need then I support you, but please think about this thoroughly before you leave." She pleaded.

"Mom I have thought about it and I need it." I said.

"Alright sweetie well please be careful and please stay in touch." She said and I hung up.

My next call was to Billy; I told him the same thing, but then we got on the subject of the funeral.

"Are you coming?" Billy asked me.

"No, I can't Billy." I said.

"I understand do you want me to handle the funeral arrangements?" he asked.

"Actually I already know what I want for him," I said and took a deep breath, "Dad would want to be buried in his uniform. Also make sure you put in that ridiculous fishing hat you bought him; he loved it. The picture for the viewing should be the one they took the night of his award he looked really good. As far as the house and everything goes I already talked to the lawyer and I transferred it to your name." I said.

"Bella I can't…." Billy started.

I but him off, "You can and you will." I said. "Now I have to go Billy, but please just do as I ask." And I hung up.

My dad would look wonderful and I knew I would see him again soon. I stood up and walked to the front door of the boarding house looking back once more to say goodbye. I drove back to the house where Elijah was and when I walked in I was bombarded;

"Klaus is here and would love to speak with you." He said and grabbed my hand pulling me towards the study.

The doors opened to reveal a man who appeared to be in his late twenties

"Thank you Elijah that will be all for now; you may leave us." He said and then we were left alone; "Hello Isabella my name is Klaus you are a beauty." He said and took my hand in his, "I can tell you are much more powerful than Brighid."

"What do you want?" I asked pulling my hand away from his.

"To get to know you; I understand tonight is quite stressful so I got us some wine to help you relax. This is a very difficult time for you with your father and now this." He said pouring me a glass.

"Don't you speak about my father you sick prick." I said.

"Now Bella I don't enjoy killing," Klaus started but then laughed, "Actually that's a lie I do enjoy killing, but I didn't want you to come to my side like this."

"I'm sure it just breaks your heart." I sneered, "You must have an awful time sleeping at night."

Klaus laughed, "I must say you have much more spunk than your ancestor." He reached out and stroked my cheek which caused me to cringe, "She too tried to fight me in more ways than one. Know this Isabella if I don't get what I want I destroy it."

"So what do you want other than to walk in the sun?" I asked.

He stepped closer to me, "I want you; after this is over you will have no one. The others will want you dead, but I could protect you; I could give you what Edward never would…immortality."

I looked him in the eye, "I'll take my chances." I said and pushed pass him, "Wake me at eleven tonight I need my rest if I plan on doing this."

"You will see my way Isabella or you will die." He said as I started to leave.

"I'm already going to kill four of my friends for you; if my other friends don't kill me themselves then I'll do it myself." I said and walked out of the library and up to my room slamming the door shut.

A/N: Alright I wanted to give ya'll another sneak into what's about to happen. I thought I could do this in two chapters but when I got the idea to have an interaction between Klaus and Bella it just wouldn't work so the next chapter is the sacrifice. So Review and if I get over 200 reviews before Thursday I will post the next chapter otherwise you all will have to wait until the weekend since I will be busy Thursday, Friday, and Saturday so …REVIEW!