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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.
The main POV's are from Damon, Elena and Stefan. Sometimes you will see it from Jeremy or Caroline.
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Chapter 12

Caroline's POV

Katherine was gone, I should be happy right? She had done so many things to the people I care about and in the town that I would die to protect, but right now as I held Stefan while he mourned for the woman he lost I couldn't help but feel rage like I'd never felt before. I don't know how long we sat there but I knew we couldn't stay much longer. "Stefan. We should take her to the house." When he turned to look at me I barely recognized him.

"We'll bury her. There is no use in taking her to a house she can't live in anymore, she's dead." His voice held no emotion whatsoever. He was broken and I don't think anyone could really fix him. He threw the stake from her chest and scooped her up.

We walked to the cemetery in quiet. Stefan was different. I kept looking for signs that he would flip the switch and turn off his humanity but it never showed. Instead he just looked like he didn't care anymore, like he wanted to crawl in the grave with her and never come out. He told me he didn't want help to bury her but I told him I wasn't going to leave him.

As I watched Stefan dig deeper and deeper I couldn't help but think of Tati's message. "And then there were two." I knew she'd make a move on Elena soon, I saw the desperation in her eyes. I also saw the jealousy and hatred she had for me. Perhaps I could use that to save Elena, or at least give her time to get out of town and go into hiding with Damon and Jeremy. I had assumed Stefan would go back to the boarding house but instead he just laid on the ground next to where he had buried Katherine. "I'll come back to check on you in a while okay?" He didn't say anything he just nodded weakly.

I knew what I had to do, I had to tell Tatia the truth. I hadn't admitted it to anyone but I had to now. I had to tell her that I love Klaus just as much as he loves me. I wish I could tell him before I face her but I know he'd stop me. I would do this for Elena, I owed it to her to try and save her life. She had risked so much for me over the years and I'd been so horrible to her recently. I knew that she would be okay, she had Damon and Jeremy to look after her. I knew that Tatia would probably torture me, or use me to hurt Klaus, but I'd take it all. I'd even accept death if she wanted to kill me.

It wasn't hard to track her since I'd picked up her scent in the woods. I was surprised at the fact it hadn't led me to the same house Elena said she had been held in. Maybe she kept switching but whatever the reason didn't matter to me right now. I was a woman on a mission and I wasn't going to fail.

I had thought she'd have more brains than to stay at the house where the tomb vampires took up their residence not long ago. Yet, it did have everything she required. It was out of the way and long since had been abandoned. It had a basement, perfect for holding people. I walked up to the house and I could hear her inside. "Tatia. I have a message for you, you bitch." This got her outside faster than I'd imagined.

"Caroline? I was not expecting you. What a surprise. What is your message dear?"

I scowled at her and let my features change as I brought out the monster in me. I rushed to her and held her against the wall by her throat. "Stay the hell away from MY Niklaus!" I braced myself for a fight. I was flung backwards and I hit the ground with a hard thud.

"It's never you Caroline. Matt didn't want you. Damon didn't want you. Tyler left you. Who would ever want a pathetic, slutty thing like you?"

I took the insults. She didn't know me and I knew she was wrong. I was prepared to fight back when I heard a voice I didn't expect.

"You leave her the hell alone Tatia!" Klaus. He came from behind me and held her firmly to the ground. "Don't you ever look at her again! And you better pray there is a God because if I ever hear you say anything that is untrue about Caroline again I swear I will rip you apart limb from limb without blinking! Am I clear?" I could hear the vehemence in his voice. He had no love for her anymore.

As I watched I saw fear in her face, she was afraid of him. She didn't speak she just nodded her head and the next thing I know is I'm gone. The house is gone and I'm being rushed quickly away. Once we are a safe distance away I look up at Klaus and see something I never thought I'd ever see. He was crying. "Klaus. I..." I was cut off when he grabbed me and kissed me. Everything else melted away and it was just him and me there in the moment.

When he finally pulled back he pulled me tight against his chest. "I thought I'd lost you Caroline. I can't lose you. I know why you went there, I will help you. I promise you, we will keep Elena safe okay?" I look up and see that he really means what he's saying. I nod my head and pull him closer to me. Maybe Elena was right, maybe people do change. I never thought that Klaus had a speck of his humanity left but in this moment I knew he had more than a speck.

"You saved me." I mutter against his chest and I feel him sigh.

"Physically. You saved me Caroline. In every way." We sank to the ground and I knew that things would work out. We'd find a way to keep our friends safe.

Damon's POV

I liked opening up to Elena. Don't get me wrong it was awkward at first, I'd never let anyone that close before but I liked that we had things in common, we understand each other in a way other people never have. I probably won't let anyone this close to me again but at least I know I'll always have her and that's all I'll ever need. Before we could get back in the car though I had gotten a call from Jeremy. He sounded worried about something so I walked far enough away from Elena in hopes to keep bad things from her. "Damon, Travis was working with her. He was compelled or something I don't know but if she could get to him then..."

"She can get to anyone. Don't worry, Elena is with me she's fine." I reassure him and I walk back to her.

She's already in the car waiting for me so I get in and quickly drive us back home. Lucky for us no one is here and we are alone, now perhaps I can welcome her home properly. "I never did get to show you how glad I am that you're home." I see her look at me and she has the same idea I do. I quickly pull her to me and kiss her hard. Her tongue invades my mouth with hunger and passion and pure need. I have no problem returning her kiss with one just as hungry and passionate. We are in my room with the door locked within seconds. She rips open my shirt and throws me on the bed, she's feisty tonight. I can't complain. As much as I love gentle Elena, I love feisty Elena just as much. Her lips are quickly on mine again and I take this moment to rip off the dress she was wearing.

I flip her over and settle myself on top as my hands skim their way down her body. I finally reach her panties and rip them off. My fingers find their way to that special spot that I know drives her wild. I thrust two of my fingers inside her and smile as I hear her gasp in pleasure. I keep up a steady rhythm until I feel her almost ready to let go, then I insert one more finger causing her to stretch more and I start thrusting harder and faster. I feel her hands as they claw into my back when she finds her release. I ease my fingers out of her and pull my mouth away from hers. Her eyes are filled with passion and desire. I find myself being flipped over and I don't fight her, I know what is coming next.

I watch as she makes her way down my body with her mouth. She reaches her destination and I can't suppress the moan that escapes my throat as she takes me in her mouth. She moves slow and teasingly at first and then picks up the speed. I grip her arms and she brings her hands up and laces our fingers together. I'm right on the edge and she takes me deeper into her mouth and moves even faster. "Elena." I moan as I reach my climax. I grab her face and bring her back up to me.

Damn the effect this woman has on me. I can never get enough of her. I pull her to me and she eases me inside her. This has got to be my most favorite place in the world, inside Elena Gilbert. We have no problem keeping our tongues intertwined as we pick up speed. We both want to go harder and faster. She rolls over and pulls me on top of her. I pull her as close to me as I can and it still seems no where close enough. I put my hands on the pillows as I brace myself and thrust as hard as I can into her as we both let go, together.

I can't sleep, she had fallen asleep hours ago in my arms but I can't find sleep. I just stare at her, I often do this. I am still so taken with how beautiful she is. I swear I can't tell her enough, she makes me want to shout it from every rooftop in the world. That is when I make my final decision. I know that Elena loves me and wants to be with me just as much as I with her. I've been thinking about this for a while. I know she's always wanted to have a family and while I can't give her children, I know one thing I can give her. Me.

I set her down gently on the bed and quietly get up and make my way to my dresser. I open the drawer where my shirts are and dig until I reach the bottom. I open the hidden compartment and pull out the one item it holds, my mothers wedding band. I doubt Stefan knows I have it, hell I doubt my father even knew I had taken it. I had gone back into the house before I left town when I saw Stefan had turned off his humanity. I had wanted to take some piece of my mother with me as I left so I quickly went to my fathers room. I knew where he had kept the band and I knew as her eldest son she would have wanted me to have it. I never thought I'd find a girl worthy of wearing it, not even Katherine. Yet as I held it in my hand and looked at Elena I couldn't think of anyone more worthy. I got dressed and went to my desk to write her a note.

LENA-
WENT TO SEE JEREMY.
BE BACK SOON.
I LOVE YOU.
-D

Call me old fashioned but I wanted to ask permission for her hand. Since her father was not here to give his blessing I needed Jeremy's. He and I hadn't always seen eye to eye but something had changed.

He had stood by his sister when she was sired to me, he had known her feelings were real, and I think he had even come to care about me. I admit it, I do have a soft spot for the little Gilbert. He's not a bad kid and he's a good friend when you need one. I don't bother to knock on the door he's used to me popping up whenever I feel like it.

After I let myself in I walk upstairs and find him on his computer. "Hey Jeremy. Up late for a kid aren't you?" He looks up startled but quickly composes himself.

"Up late for an old guy aren't you Damon?" I half laugh. Kid's got a sense of humor.

"I need to ask you something. Can we talk?"

He nods, "Yeah sure. What is it?"

I take a seat at his desk chair and turn to face him. "I know this isn't what people typically do now days but here I go. I want to marry your sister and I want you to give her away. I need to know you approve before I ask her." He stares at me for a moment and I wonder if he's gone into shock. He seems to be searching my face and I guess he likes what he found.

"I thought you'd already asked her but yeah Damon. I'd like to have you as a big brother, even if you are an old man." He smirks at me and holds out his hand.

I take it and quickly get him in a headlock, it's not hurting him it's more of a playful thing. "Just remember kiddo, this old man can kick your ass any day." We both laugh as we walk downstairs. Jeremy is okay with me marrying Elena. Now I just have to work up the courage to ask her.

Elena's POV

I try to call out for Damon but I can't make a sound. I feel a hand clasp firmly over my mouth and I feel myself pass out. I don't know what is going on or where I am. I wake up and I'm chained up hanging from the ceiling. I blink my eyes but I can't see anything, it's too dark. I don't hear any voices and it scares me. Did someone take me again? I try to get my wrists free but it burns. "Ahh!" I scream as I feel the vervain enter my bloodstream. Suddenly a door opens and I see someone walk in.

"You need to be quiet young doppelganger. We can't have anyone hearing you." I don't recognize this man but I can tell he's a witch. I can feel it.

"Where am I? Where's Damon?"

"He is fine." He sits in a chair and picks up a book, Wuthering Heights. "Now if you don't cooperate and shut your mouth I will put you down." He opens it and starts reading.

I stay quiet but I keep looking for ways out. I can't pull myself free and I feel weak. I need to hunt. I hear a noise come from the corner and I look up in alarm. The witch looks up too and I feel him gathering for power.

"If you touch her I'll rip your throat out." Elijah. I look at him and see that is getting to his feet inside a cage. He is looking at me and I see the concern in his eyes.

"I'm okay Elijah."

He just nods his head. He is glaring at the witch. "Come on Arthur. You know me, I won't hurt you if you let Elena go. She doesn't deserve this." I see the man stand up and walk towards the cage.

"Maybe you're right. But right now you need to keep your mouth shut Elijah. I don't care about you anymore and I sure as hell don't care about her."

I see the anger flair up in his eyes. He doesn't answer though. I see him lock eyes with me and I know he's telling me it will be okay. I feel a little safer with Elijah here. I can't help but want to call out for Damon. I know I've been warned but that doesn't stop me. I gather all my breath and with one good scream yell, "DAMON!"

I'm immediately struck with a pain that makes me feel like I'm on fire. I try to grab my head and remember that my arms are chained. I hear Elijah scream out but I can't see anything. I fall into darkness once again.

I see Damon. He looks happy. I smile but then I see him go to someone else. I notice her, it's Rebekah. I try to move forward but I can't. I try to scream but I can't. Suddenly the surroundings change and I'm in the woods. It's the same as the dream I had before. I'm running and I turn to face my attacker as Damon rushes in front of me. I scream out for him to stop but I'm too late. He's dead. He's not with me anymore. He left me. The scene starts to blur and I slowly open my eyes.

I blink and I can see Elijah in front of me. He seems to have gotten out of the cage somehow. I shake my head and I realize I'm wrong. He didn't get out of it, I got put in it. He grabs my face and looks me in the eyes. "I give you my word Elena I won't let that happen." Is he talking about my dream?

"What are you talking about Elijah?"

"I saw it Elena. I give you my word I will try my best to not let any harm come to you or Damon. Are you okay?"

I stretch everything and slowly nod my head. He saw the dream, so it had to be just a dream. Damon was out there somewhere but where? Was he looking for me? Did he want to find me? Was he with Stefan? I shook my head as I let the tears fall from my eyes. I feel myself fall to my knees as I sob quietly. I feel Elijah wrap his arms around me and I lean into him and let myself cry. I'm so afraid right now, but I know that Elijah won't let me get hurt so I take what little comfort I can in that fact alone.

I just hope that Damon is out there searching for me and that he finds me soon.