Bonnie had no time to panic and think things through. Not only was Matt in danger and doing God knows what for Katherine against his will, but now Damon was involved in this mess. Bonnie knew about the problems she's had with Damon but that didn't mean she wanted him to get hurt. This was about her and now people were getting dragged into her mess.
Bonnie tried to quickly remember the spells in her Grams' grimoire. She had a few spells mastered that could distract vampires, but Katherine was an older vampire than the Salvatores and she didn't think they would work. No matter what happened next Bonnie knew that she would fight until she didn't have anything left. Bonnie began to sprint down the sidewalk of the main road in Mystic Falls, feeling the wind rustle with her hair as she was heading towards the Mystic Grill. She could feel her rapid heartbeat in her ears as she got closer to the Mystic Grill and it wasn't just from the long run. Something didn't feel right…it was like the air was more dense making it harder to breathe the closer she got to the doors.
There was no going back now. Bonnie took a deep breath and opened the front door of the Mystic Grill. The normal Saturday lunch crowd was seated throughout the restaurant and some were just getting drinks at the bar. Her instinct told her that that's why Katherine picked to have this go down in the Mystic Grill. Bonnie couldn't defend herself without hurting an innocent or exposing her abilities to the whole town. It was clever and Bonnie felt sick to her stomach just thinking about it.
It was like a whisper in Bonnie's ear as if it came from right behind her. "I'm so glad you could make it! Bennett witches…always so brave." It sounded like Elena but Bonnie knew better than that.
"Katherine, that's enough! Where the hell are you", Bonnie muttered under her breath.
"You are no fun at all, someone needs to help you lighten up", Katherine said. "But if you must know, walk near the bathrooms and you'll find what you're looking for."
Bonnie wasn't sure if this was a trap or not, but she didn't think she had much of a choice. As Bonnie was walking towards the bathrooms she felt like everyone was watching her. After walking past each table everyone would turn to look at her. It felt bizarre and made Bonnie very uneasy.
It was easy to see Katherine once she got closer. Katherine had a cocky smile on her face and was leaning casually up against the wall between the bathrooms. "I'm glad you found your way. I was watching the clock and was afraid you wouldn't get here in time. Looks like you're just as loyal as the rest of your lineage."
"Well, I'm here now so you have to live up to your part of the bargain. It's time to release Matt from whatever you've got over him", Bonnie said.
Katherine let out a big laugh. "It's not going to be that easy, Bonnie", she said. "How can I be certain that you won't try to hurt me when my back is turned? Matt is my insurance policy that you will come and leave with me right now with no problem. Damon is just icing on the cake."
Bonnie felt sick to her stomach. Katherine was more sick and twisted than she thought. "Now come follow me! We're going to go for a little walk." Tentatively, Bonnie followed Katherine down a flight of stairs to the basement of the Mystic Grill. Lots of canned food, a large freezer, and other ingredients were stored in the basement. In the back corner however, Bonnie saw Matt tied down to a chair and Damon chained up with lots of cuts on his chest. Bonnie gasped looking at Damon's injuries and the exhausted look on his face. Matt looked unharmed.
Katherine looked at Bonnie's reaction and smirked. "Darling, you've got to live a little. This makes life so exciting doesn't it? A little bondage and torture…it's quite a turn on once you embrace the dark side."
Bonnie was trying to think of spells to use but she was going blank. She was so scared and felt entirely useless. This had never happened to her before and she was panicking. "Well, Bonnie", Katherine said, "there is a vehicle waiting for us just passed that door. Follow me this way".
"Bring them out now!" Katherine shouted. Bonnie didn't see anyone until five people appeared out of nowhere. Bonnie didn't know if they were vampires or not, but it freaked her out since they hid perfectly in the shadows. They unchained Damon and pushed him forward. Several others carried Matt out behind them.
From behind Bonnie and Katherine, Bonnie began to hear Damon screaming in agony. When she looked behind her, she noticed that Damon's ring was missing. "Give Damon his ring back", Bonnie said to Katherine.
Katherine stopped walking and turned to Bonnie. "And why would I do that? I enjoy seeing him squirm."
"If he dies on the spot, you won't get the satisfaction of having him watch me getting taken away with you", Bonnie said. She didn't know why but she had the urge to protect Damon more than herself.
Bonnie knew that she had won Katherine over. Katherine nodded at one of her goons and the ring was put back on Damon's finger. Damon shared a look with Bonnie. "Bonnie…", was all that Damon could manage to say. She didn't know why but Bonnie felt like her heart was breaking.
Suddenly, Katherine shouted "Okay, it's time for you all to leave!" It sounded like an echo, like a command that was meant to control those around her. All of a sudden, everyone in the Mystic Grill started heading to their cars and driving away. Katherine stood there with her hands on her hips, looking proudly at her handiwork. She turned to Bonnie and said, "Am I good or what?" Bonnie felt like she was about to have a heart attack. This was a lot more than she had bargained for and beyond any skills a typical vampire would have.
After it appeared as if everyone had left, Katherine turned to Bonnie and said, "Now that I have you right where I want you, I'll release Matt." Katherine kneeled down in front of Matt and said, "You've served your purpose. Leave and forget everything you saw." After Matt was untied, Matt got up from his chair and walked away. Even as Bonnie shouted his name, Matt didn't even look around to acknowledge her. It was as if she didn't exist.
"And now I have nothing else to lose", Bonnie said with a surge of courage. Now that Matt was released, the only person that would get hurt was her. Bonnie thought Damon could defend himself and Bonnie wasn't going to go down without a fight.
Katherine smiled. "I knew you would say that. Lucy!" For a split second, Bonnie saw a beautiful young woman of tall stature and soulful brown eyes emerge from the vehicle. Once they were face to face, Lucy touched Bonnie's forehead and that's when everything went black.