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Okay, again sorry for the late updates, but my mother says 'school's the priority of my life' Yeah right.

I wrote the details of the sacrifice. They're really stupid ideas, though, because I made these up spontaneously.

And I'm introducing a new supoernatural item, so pay attention!

Oh well. Enjoy!

Previously: What are they going to do to me exactly?"

Elijah was hesitant in telling her. He didn't want to freak her out—or worse—give her anything more to stress over. But she wanted to know. And soon, he had to tell her.

"Well, first, i-it's supposed to begin at the stroke of midnight, on a full moon."

He took both of her hands. "They will…they will make you hold the moonstone to your chest."

"T-they," Elijah explained in a trembling voice, "they make a small incision…h-here," his shaking fingers traced over her breastbone lightly.

Elena inwardly shivered.

"Blood will slowly start to fl-flow out of t-the wound..."

He couldn't contain his fearful voice.

"…and when your beautiful sweet, sweet blood touches the moonstone, the stone turns to a-ash…"

Elena tried to comfort Elijah. But he wasn't finished.

"…then they lay you over a bed of white ash and sl-slit your neck as they spread the disintegrated stone all around you. You'll be dying but—unfortunately—not entirely dead." Elijah gently traces her throat, deeply fascinated by her pulse. "They're going to strike a very large vein in your arm, and spr-spread the blood among the ashes."

She wasn't that shocked. A sacrifice wasn't as simple as a quick death ticket.

"And…and then, Klaus will lean over and kiss you, just as he—he shoves a knife through your heart…and silences you…forever. At the same time, they kill a vampire, and a werewolf. The ashes should turn to a scarlet smoke. And it'll all…just be over."

Elena's eyes began to shed unwanted tears. "And I'll be dead." As selfish as she left saying her next words, they were the truth. "I don't want to die," she choked out.

She leaned against Elijah. He reached through the bars to lightly caress her face. Something changed in her eyes. A mixture of passion and hope reflected off her eyes as she stared into his.

Ever so slightly, Elena leaned forward. Elijah looked a bit confused.

She leaned even closer. Realization hit him and he was shocked by her next move.

They both gasped as their lips met.

"You put Elijah in the cell next to Elena's? What kind of fool are you?" Klaus was furious when he found out. He grabbed Annabeth by her throat and pinned her against the wall behind him.

Annabeth just glared back, defiant. "How was I supposed to know that you put Elena in that cell? I mean, there are like a million dungeons and you just had to pick the one next to Elijah. But, seriously, what can that Gilbert girl do if she sees him? She doesn't know anything about the dagger. For all she'd think—Elijah was dead and probably would never revive. She's a bratty teenager, for goodness' sakes."

Klaus smirked at her response. His fingers loosened ever so slightly around her neck. "You know, you're pretty bold for a human."

She looked proud.

"…or maybe it's only because you have this nifty little ring on your finger."

Annabeth's smile dropped.

"Now, I wonder what will happen if I take it off…" Teasingly, Klaus reached for thin circlet wrapped around Annabeth's index finger.

She squirmed, desperate and trying to keep her hand away from his. "Don't."

Klaus chuckled. He ignored her and caught her struggling hand. His fingers rested on her ring.

"You know what will happen to me if you take my ring off," Annabeth rambled on quickly, trying to convince Klaus to change his mind, "I'll disintegrate to ashes. I'll disappear. I'll be gone forever; you'll never see me ever again—"

"But with that ring, you've already lived long enough. How long has is been now, nearly 800 years? You're lucky I gave you that ring. Maybe your time is up…"

There was sheer panic in her eyes. "But—"

Klaus laughed at her. He released his hold on her. "I was joking, Bethany."

Annabeth just glared at him coldly. "You are so mean to me. That seriously scared me."

"Now," he smirked, "no need to get cranky, I was just having some fun."

"Well," she spat back, "enjoy your fun in here, because I'm going somewhere else."

Annabeth made her way to the door.

She was halted by Klaus on her way. He cupped her face tenderly.

She tried to keep her composed expression.

"Well, where's the fun when you're not here?"

Annabeth's expression softened. Klaus' smile grew wider. She was too easy.

He leaned down to give her a soft kiss. She responded eagerly. Soon the simple peck on the lips turned into a frenzied makeout. They didn't hide their hunger, and soon their lust led to their clothes being ripped off.

Momentarily, Klaus paused, smiling down at the breathless Annabeth underneath him. "This is why I love you."

She returned his smile. "And this is why I love you."

Klaus smirked. Gullible human.

And they continued.

Sorry guys. :( I don't write smut

Klaus is practically playing Annabeth. He's got her wrapped around his finger. :)

So, did you guys get all all that info about the sacrifice process? How about the new supernatural item I introduced?

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