*Elena's Pov*

'Hello Damon' Isobel said in a sultry voice, obviously loving his utter discomfort. Damon sighed quietly and then looked over to me with curiosity and disapproval apparent in his eyes. 'Well Elena, I think its best you start explaining' Damon said trying to display 'couldn't give a damn' attitude. I sighed and tried to clear my mind so I could see where to begin, until my train of thought was interrupted by Isobel skipping to the point.

'Well Damon, you left Elena to deal with her sorrow by herself, as the whole town decided to turn against her, accept very few friends and obviously, Moi' Isobel said taking the lead in the conversation, with a proud smile on face.

'Oh don't get all high and mighty with me Isobel! You think that being here for Elena just this one time will equate to you giving her up at birth? I'm sorry if I wasn't around Isobel, I was slightly busy dealing with the passing of my brother! I haven't just been around with him for a normal life time but many life times! No matter what I did or who I did it to he was always there, to tell me how badly I screwed up at the end of the day, and I hated it but at least it was someone! He never left my side throughout it all! Because he is a good person! What's your excuse?' Damon's voice started to crack a bit and for the smallest fraction of a second I thought I saw a tear in his eye, but it was quickly replaced with anger and I felt the silence start to weigh on me.

'It's not like that! You have no idea what it was like for me!' Isobel spat obviously trying to keep to herself thee information that had only just been divulged to me a matter of months ago...

'Oh do tell Isobel, I bet we are all just dyeing to hear your pity story!' Damon spoke his voice dripping with sickly sweet fake concern.

'I NEVER LEFT HER!' Isobel yelled looking defeated. 'I never left her' she repeated only much more down hearted this time. 'I had to leave; it was out of my hands. Do you honestly think that any supernatural creature would just ignore the extent of research I did? Or the fact that I am related to a patrova? I found out all about the patrova doppelganger and I knew straight away that there was a chance she could be like Katharine! As it happens, so did Claus. He sent people – Vampires – to find me so I ran away and pretended to have miscarried. Then I left her where I thought she would be safe, with a Gilbert. But that wasn't enough and i knew that i had to get turned so i could take care of her. Watch over her.'

Damon hesitated not knowing what to say or how to react, and I knew this. I sighed and finished the conversation my mother had started. 'Gilberts are one of the founding families and Katharine would never want to go near them. I would be safe there and Isobel knew that because she was living in the town over from mystic falls and constantly keeping me safe. Who do you think saved me from that car crash? Odd how I lived through it all...she was there for me Damon. Always.' I sent a small smile towards Isobel as I felt both love for my mother and guilt for ever thinking she was a bad person.

Damon mumbled something I could not understand from where he sat, avoiding eye contact with anyone. He stared intently at the wall and seemed to look like he was in a physical pain.

'I'm sorry Damon? What was that?' Isobel asked looking slightly...no very smug. Damon glared daggers into the wall before grounding out the mumbled words once more. 'Again, I didn't quite catch that.' Isobel practically sing-songed. Damon held his head up high and said 'It would appear I hate you a little bit less today' Isobel raised one perfectly groomed eyebrow, 'If you hated me you would not have turned me when I sought you out!' she said in a very condescending tone.

'Well then allow me to clarify; I turned you because you asked! I gave you life and I can just as easily take it away just you remember that. I've got years on you short stack! Having said that I may have slightly, in a small way, not entirely, judged you correctly. So I hate you a little bit less today...I still hate you...just not as much.' Damon eventually said.

Isobel shook her head with a small smile. 'So are you trying to apologize or planning my death, tall, dark and forehead?' Damon grinned at her 'insult' as it was not only humorous but somewhat accurate...but she will never know that. 'IM SORRY!' Damon blurted out shocking both Isobel and I. Damon groaned and then looked like he was wrestling with something deep down inside.

'Well that was very Big of you Damon, Than-' She was interrupted by Damon's out burst of 'Ass Hopper!' Isobel sat in silence, her mouth agape, not knowing how to react. I was about to speak up when I heard Isobel start to giggle uncontrollably. I looked over at Damon and he seemed...happy? Something as simple as an insult could make him smile so much – A smile that made my stomach do flips like a teenager with a crush – and Isobel's laughter at the joy of being around darkness. I felt an odd sense of content settle within me as I realized...this is my family. The people I love. And I wouldn't change a thing. I smiled.

AN: Hey guys. Sorry i have not updated in a while i didn't get many reviews last chapter and i really felt my muse just go. :/
Also i have been very ill lately and have only just recovered so any reviews or support is very much appreciated. Big thanks to my loyal readers who have supported me all the way through and i hope this chapter does not disappoint ( if it does i put that down to the meds i am currently on tehe) Please review and let me know what you think even if it is negative :)
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