I don't own the vampire diaries and I don't own the characters.
This takes place after they find the cure and do the spell on Elena. I'm not sure if I'll continue it but I've had it stuck in my head for a while so why not give it a shot?
The main POV's will be Damon, Elena, and Stefan. You might get it from Jeremy or Caroline every now and then.
Enjoy.
Feedback is appreciated.

Jeremy's POV

I've been up for hours watching Saturday night live re runs on Netflix. Something is wrong, I can feel it, but I have no clue what it is. "Ugh!" This headache is unbearable. I get up and go to Matt's bathroom in search of Excedrin. Hopefully this will help it stop so I can get some sleep. I walk back to the living room but I'm not there, I'm home. What the hell is this? Am I asleep already? I close my eyes tightly and count to 60, surely when I open them I'll be back on the couch watching SNL. I'm not, I'm still home. Something tells me to go upstairs, I decide to follow whatever is leading me there in hopes maybe I'll wake up soon, because this has to be one crazy tripped out dream. Every door is locked except for Elena's which is pushed wide open, I know I shouldn't bother her but I find myself going in her room anyways.

I see Elena and Damon, they are sleeping and something tells me they know I'm not here. They look happy, they should be they're together. They also look vulnerable, like they need protecting. That's weird though, they're vampires, why would they need protection and why do I find myself looking around for danger while they sleep. Hell, if Damon was awake he'd laugh at me and say something like 'Little Gilbert I'm 150 years older than you and I'm stronger than you, I don't need a human boy protecting me.' They're my family though, that's what you do for your family, protect them and look out for them. It's weird thinking of Damon as family but he is, he's protected me and he's fought for me. I know he won't admit it but I know he cares about me at least a little bit. "You're right son, he does." Holy crap!

I spin around and stare at Elena's door in disbelief. Am I seeing ghosts again? I surely hope so because I know my dad is dead, but here he is, talking to me. "Dad?"

"Follow me Jeremy. We need to talk son." He walks away and with one last glance at Elena I follow him.

We are in the living room downstairs and I know now I must definitely be dreaming or at least hallucinating. "Dad, why are you here? Do you know how I'm here, I was at Matt's?" Maybe dream dad would answer my questions. I miss him, a lot, I was never able to see him before I became a hunter, part of me is happy I can see him now.

"I miss you too Jeremy. I'm here for the same reason you are, to protect them. They need you Jeremy."

"Who does dad? Elena and Damon, they're vampires."

"Yes they are, but they need you. There is danger here that is already attacking them." I glace towards the stairs and I want to bolt back up to the room and wake them up screaming. They need to hear this too. They need to get out of town and not come back. They need to be safe.

"Oh my God, they're dead aren't they? Elena!" I didn't notice I had turned around until I was face to face with my dad again.

"No son. They are fine now. It's Stefan. The danger is using Stefan, don't trust him Jeremy. You are the only person they will listen to; they trust you and they love you. But listen to what I am about to tell you all right?"

I nod my head. I can't say anything. Stefan is dangerous? What does he mean by that? My head feels like its spinning.

"Go to Bonnie. She can help you protect them. She knows the bond they share; she knows how strong it is."

"The sire bond is broken dad. It doesn't exist between them anymore." He's chuckling at me. Is my dad seriously laughing at me right now? I thought we were being serious. "Come on dad, stop laughing. It's not funny. What other bond is there?"

"Soulmate. The soulmate bond. It's stronger than any sire bond. I don't have much more time so listen. Go to Bonnie, right now. Protect your family Jeremy. And know this, no matter what, you're mother and I are very proud of you and your sister. Don't let anyone tell you differently. Be careful of who trust son, not everyone is themselves right now. I love you Jeremy."

"I love you too dad." With that he's gone.

I look around as everything starts to blur, I'm back in Matt's living room. The TV is still on; nothing looks different, except for one thing. My car keys are on the coffee table. That's not possible because I didn't drive here. My dad's words still echo in my head. "Bonnie." I quickly write Matt a note:
MATT-
HAD TO GO SEE BONNIE.
I'LL EXPLAIN LATER.
-JEREMY
PS. DON'T LET STEFAN IN. TRUST ME.

I rush out of the house and head for my car. It's 12:00, midnight. Hell, Bonnie might not even be awake but I have to talk to her. I need her help. I speed across town and find myself running to her door. "Bonnie!" I'm banging on her door. "Bonnie! Open the door! Wake up!" Still banging. "Bonnie Bennett! Open the damn door now! It's an emergency!" The door flies open and she is glaring at me, I can feel the daggers coming from her eyes. "Look I'm sorry but it's Elena. Her and Damon, they're in trouble. I need your help. I saw my dad, he told me to come to you. Please Bonnie." I beg her to listen to me and she stares back at me, she seems shocked.

"Come in Jeremy. Grams came to me tonight too. I can help but this won't be easy." She knows. I walk in and she closes the door. Silently, I pray to God nothing happens before I can talk to Elena and Damon.

Stefan's POV

It's midnight. I'm waiting here in the woods, I don't remember coming here but I know I have to be here. I feel…excited. She'll be here, just like she has been for the last 2 months. I'm pacing by the rocks where we always meet; I don't know what she looks like. I'm not allowed to look at her, but her voice, its soft like an angels. She helps me. I don't hear her approach but I can feel her behind me. "Hello my dear Stefan." I smile. I want to turn around but I remember that I can't.

"I missed you." I know it's stupid but I feel like I'm falling in love with her. It's irrational; I've never even properly met her. My thoughts are whirling around in my head and it's starting to hurt.

"I know. Is your brother back in town yet?"

"Yes." I answer automatically. Am I supposed to tell people that? I shouldn't, I should let him and Elena be alone for a while before people rush to them and bombard them with questions.

"Good. Then it's time Stefan. Do you remember what I told you to do when he got home?"

A trip. "Yes. Of course, I'm supposed to take Damon on a trip. Brother bonding."

"Yes very good. What if he wants to bring Elena along?"

No, he can't. I don't remember why but he can't. "I don't let him. She's supposed to stay. I do whatever it takes to make her stay."

"Even if it means you have to hurt her?"

No, yes. "Yes. Even if I have to hurt her."

"Very good. I have to leave now Stefan. You won't remember meeting me here. You will go to Damon and take him out of town. You won't tell anyone about me; it's not time for that yet. If anyone asks you were feeding in the woods and now you're going home. Do you understand?"

"I understand." I turn around quickly.

What happened? Why am I in the woods? I close my eyes and try to remember. Feeding. Yes that has to be it, I was feeding. I need to go home. I start walking in the direction of the boarding house but it feels like it's taking too long. This street, it looks familiar. Elena. This is Elena's street. I'm standing in front of her house; I can hear her and Damon. They're asleep. I should go home, but I don't. I open the front door and let myself in. I listen very carefully, something tells me they can't know I'm here. I walk up the stairs and find myself in her room.

Damon is holding her, they look happy. Too bad, I think to myself. Why did I just think that? Shouldn't I want her to be happy, I love her. If you love someone you want them to be happy no matter what right? I go up to her and carefully move the hair off of her face. She looks beautiful. I look at my brother and a familiar hatred makes itself know. Why should you get the girl big brother? You're not a good person, you don't deserve her, and you're just using her. You don't love her, she's too blind to see it but I'm not. I'll make her see it. What the hell is going on with me? I know that's not right, Damon loves Elena. I know that for a fact, he has proven it over and over again. Can vampires lose their minds? God, I hope so.

I back away from the bed and walk out of the house. I shouldn't have gone there. I quickly find myself at the boarding house and I lock the door behind me. Like that can really keep anyone out? Before I know it I'm in my room packing a backpack. Damon and I just need a trip; we need to have some time to ourselves, as brothers. It's worked in the past, we go on trips, we relax, and we find out that we actually enjoy each other's company. How will I get him to go though? He just got back, it seems wrong to take him back away from town so soon, maybe if Elena comes. She can't I automatically correct myself. No matter what she can't come. I'll need some help with that. Who can keep Elena distracted while I talk to Damon about this trip? Matt. Of course, she trusts Matt. I can ask him for help. I pack a bag for Damon too and head out.

The sun is starting to rise as I pull up to Matt's house. I can hear him awake inside, he's looking for Jeremy. I knock on the door and he's holding a note. I try to grab it from him but he quickly yanks it out of my reach and stuffs it in his pocket.

"Stefan? What's up?"

"Matt I need your help." He looks puzzled.

"Sorry, I can't right now. I need to call Jeremy. We have work today. Can't miss work, I'll see you later." He tries to shut the door but I quickly put my hand against it and keep it from moving.

"No. You will help me, do you understand?" I need his help. He needs to distract Elena so I can get Damon away from her.

"I understand. What do you need my help with?"

"First let me in. We can talk inside." He steps aside and I walk in and shut the door. "Matt, I need you to spend the day with Elena. You see I need to talk to Damon, privately, and I know that won't happen unless Elena is otherwise preoccupied. Will you do that for me?" I have no choice but to keep compelling him. I don't like to do it but I have to. I can't remember why but I know that I can't fail, Damon has to leave town with me.

"Yeah, sure Stefan I'll help. I'll take Elena to a movie or something. It will work out. I'll keep her busy as long as you need me to."

"Good. You won't remember me being here. You'll just know you want to spend time with her. You won't let her know you're distracting her. Do you understand?"

"Yes I understand." I smile. Step one complete.

By the time I hear him move again I'm in my car and heading towards Elena's. I don't know what I'll say but I'll figure it out. If she gets in the way, I'll do whatever it takes to stop her. No matter what.