A/N: After some thinking I decided to change the last half of the previous chapter, so if you haven't read it, go back and do please(:

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Elena's POV

Our heads snapped towards the voice and Kol growled, pulling me close.

"Serena," Kol snarled. He shot up a moment later and threw her against the wall.

She laughed and I was instantly reminded of Katherine. She easily pushed Kol away and strutted over to me with a sneer on her pretty face. She was probably my height, with long blonde hair and piercing hazel eyes.

"You must be Elena," she clicked her tongue, "Kol, you can do so much better." She said raising a single eyebrow.

I opened my mouth to retaliate but she interrupted, "Don't bother. I'll use you for what I need, and then you and Kol can ride off into the sunset and get rid of all that sexual tension you two have!"

He snarled but didn't move from his place by the wall. Serena walked back over to Kol, pulled a business card from the strap of her bra, and handed it to Kol. She winked and walked out the door without another word.

Kol stared after her in shock. "She's changed," was all he said before he grabbed his shirt off the floor, and went into the bathroom.

I sighed and reached over to get my phone off the dresser. I quickly brushed my hair and called Jeremy. I heard his voice answer, but it was cut off. Damon.

"Elena? What the hell? Get your ass back here right now or Klaus and I are going to come get you!"

"Don't tell me what to do Damon or I'm hanging up and throwing my phone out the window." I snapped at him.

There was silence on the other line and some faint mumbling when I heard Jeremy's voice.

"Hey 'Lena. You're okay right?"

"Yeah, Kol and I got in a wreck-" I heard Damon curse in the background and a glass smash.

"-but we're fine. I'm a little bruised and my ankle's all swollen and achy from being popped out of place but I'm still in one piece!"

I heard him sigh in relief. "Okay, Damon just left to go look for you, so be on the lookout…be safe sis, I love you,"

"I love you too Jeremy, bye," I said sincerely as I hung up.

Kol stepped out of the bathroom and looked at me.

"Did Jeremy just say Damon and Klaus are coming?" his hair was neatly mussed and I could smell the cologne…wait…how did he have cologne?

I nodded. "Wait…did you go get our stuff from the Charger?" I said cocking my head.

He looked at bit shocked but nodded. "How did you know?"

"I can smell the cologne from here, plus you're wearing a different shirt." I noted.

He grinned and tossed my bag on the bed. "Your wardrobe, your highness." He mock bowed and I laughed.

I got up and limped to the bathroom. "I'm taking a nice long shower," I announced.

He nodded and jumped onto the bed to watch television. "Have at it!"

I nodded again awkwardly and stepped into the bathroom and locked the door. I took in the simple bathroom quickly. Hairdryer, sink, makeup remover wipes, toilet, simple shower, washcloths and towels, cheap shampoo and soap…yes this was a hotel bathroom all right. I set my bag on the toilet and pulled out my soaps and change of clothes. I pulled back the curtain and turned on the water. By the time I undressed, it was warm and the bathroom was steamy. I slipped into the shower and washed my hair and gently washed my body, being careful where the glass had cut my arms, hands and thighs. The glass cuts were already scabbed up and my ankle was a faint green and barely even sore…Kol must have given me more of his blood. I felt my anger rise, but banished it away, secretly grateful. I stood under the water and closed my eyes, basking in the warmth. The water turned cold and I sighed, shutting it off and grabbing a towel. I dried my body off and got dressed. I finished getting ready and gathered up all my things and stepped out.

"Took you long enough," a familiar voice said.

I turned abruptly towards the door and gasped. Klaus was leaning against the wall, staring at me.

"No need to wake the neighbors," he said and grabbed my arm.

I pulled away from him. "Kol?!" I yelled.

His grip tightened and I winced. "Let me go!"

"I'm afraid Kol is taking a nap, love." He dragged me over to the bed, where Kol was lying with a normal stake in his chest.

"Klaus, why won't you let me help him?" I pleaded, tempted to kick him in the balls just so I could go help him.

He jerked me around and made me look at him.

"Do you know what a blood bond is?"

"Not really… just something about they only live till their thirties and that they can't kiss their true love."

He snorted and pulled an old book out of his pocket. He pointed at Serena.

"She used to be a witch before I turned her. She created the blood bond. She was going to use it on me."

I looked at him in confusion. "But you were a vampire, you couldn't live into your thirties if you were already dead?"

"It has nothing to do with what Kol told you, Elena," Klaus stared at me intently, trying to get me to believe him.

"Wh-what?" I stuttered.

He led me to the couch and we sat down.

"The blood bond is an actual bond between people, think of two pieces of yarn being tied together in knots."

I nodded to show I was following and he continued.

"Serena tried to bind me to Katherine so I wouldn't kill her in the sacrifice."

"Why would Serena even care?"

"They were best friends and Serena was the girl who got Katherine's baby."

My mouth dropped open.

"To blood bind someone, you need the blood of the doppelganger, and the blood of the people being bound together. You also need a sacrifice of a human heart."

I shuddered and pressed my hand against my heart.

"The witch would make a heart with the doppelganger's blood on a stone, and each of the people being bound would put their blood inside the heart. The human heart would be placed on top of their blood, and the witch would say their spells."

"So I don't have to die…?" I mumbled nervously.

"That's for humans, sweetheart. For vampires, the doppelganger has to be turned into a vampire and drink both of the people's blood. With vampires, since we are eternally immortal and technically dead, one has to die and change into us. That's why Katherine turned herself in Rose and Trevor's cabin. She knew if she transitioned outside of the sacrifice it couldn't be done. She didn't want to be bound to me. The bond enhances all of your feelings. Sort of like a sire bond. If one of the bound people dies, so does their 'mate'. That's the only difference."

"Why does Serena want to be bound, and who does she want to be bound to? I thought you said vampires couldn't be bound to vampires?"

Klaus sighed in frustration and rubbed the bridge of his nose. "You ask so many questions, love…Vampires can be bound to each other but only through a special process. The doppelganger must transition, a vampire must die, and each person being bound must be drunk from."

"Sounds kinky," another voice said and Damon walked in the door.

"Damon," I said softly and he looked at me blankly.

"'Lena you reckless girl. I don't need to buy a leash for you, do I?" he said with a smirk, sitting down on the other side of me.

I rolled my eyes. "I'm not transitioning, if that's what Serena wants." I saw Kol faintly twitch on the bed and I knew we had to get out of there.

"Has anyone visited you while you were here?" Damon asked.

"Serena stopped by. And-" I let loose a gasp. "Oh my god, I just saw someone flash by!" I pointed to the door and both men darted after them.

I got up and ran to Kol. Once I reached him, I grasped the stake with both hands and pulled as hard as I could, ripping it out of his chest.

"Kol!" I hissed in his ear. He didn't stir so I whispered, "I'm sorry," and pulled my fist back and punched him in the jaw. His eyes flew open and we whooshed against the wall, where he promptly held me up by my neck, his eyes blazing murderously.

I gasped for breath and clawed at his hands. "Kol, look at me."

His eyes cleared and he let go of my neck immediately. "Sorry, kitten."

"Klaus and Damon are here…I might go with them…" I whispered, avoiding his eyes.

"What? Why?" he exclaimed.

I tapped my ear and went to shut and lock the door. We sat down on the bed and I explained what happens in a blood bond, and what Klaus told me.

Kol's mouth dropped open. "'Lena trust me, if I'd known I'd have never even looked for Serena…"

I looked at him and nodded. "For some reason I trust you."

He smiled in relief and I heard a banging on the door not a moment later.

"Unlock the damn door Elena!" it was Damon.

I got up and walked to the door, but didn't open it.

"I need both of you to promise me you won't hurt Kol." I demanded.

I heard both of them curse under their breath and mumble.

"Fine, yes, whatever, now can you open the door for us love?" Klaus gritted out.

I slowly unlocked the door and looked back at Kol, who nodded. I opened it slowly and they stepped inside.

Once we were all seated on the couch and the bed, Klaus spoke up.

"We should play along, see what Serena's plan is…she never was as smart as Katherine."

Damon scowled, "Why does every plan seem to put Elena in danger? I say we should just take her home and wait it out. If Serena wants her, then she'll have to come and get her."

"I agree with Klaus," I said softly and Damon and Kol gaped at me.

"Are you crazy? Serena could make you turn, or even-" Kol started but I cut him off.

"Or maybe she could just need a little of my blood and once she gets it she'll leave us alone for good!"

Klaus nodded thoughtfully and Damon's scowl reappeared on his face.

"I say we just go dagger the bitch," Damon's scowl was replaced with a grim look. Kol nodded in agreement and Klaus simply said, "The blood might not be for Serena's use…it could just make problems worse…use your head you arrogant child!"

I sighed in frustration and got up. "I'm going to the vending machine." I waved a dollar over my shoulder as I pocketed a room key and walked out the door, praying to god they wouldn't follow.

I walked down the hall and finally found the vending machines. As I stood staring at all the food, I could hear their voices arguing. I heard my name mentioned and the word doppelganger, but that's all I could make out. People in other rooms must think they're obsessing over some video game. I cracked a grin as I slid my dollar in the slot and pressed B16. The spiral holding the M&M's rotated, but didn't let the candy go. I scoffed and slammed my body into the machine. The candy wobbled, but didn't budge from its place. I cursed softly and I felt someone watching me. As I turned my head, I noticed Kol there with a smirk on his face. He motioned me out of the way and shook the machine harshly, causing two bags of M&M's and a bag of chips to fall out. I grinned happily.

"Thanks," I chuckled softly and he smirked, not saying a word. I tossed him a bag of M&M's and he caught them the moment they left my hand, suddenly very close to me. The forest-y cologne wafted off his body in delicious waves. I looked down, not meeting his eyes. Suddenly I felt a finger tuck under my chin and he gently pulled my head up. I stared into his dark eyes and he smirked as he heard my heart rate increase.

"Stop it," I grumbled, taking a deep breath.

"We'll keep you safe, kitten. Stop worrying." A genuine smile appeared and he looked normal for a moment, until his face went back to the smirk he wore moments before.

He kissed my forehead and started walking back to the room. I followed him slowly, chewing on my M&M's, savoring the taste.

I wasn't going to worry. I had to trust them.

Could I trust them?

A/N:

I couldn't help but to add the little vending machine scene in there, that always happens to me and I'd love a hot guy to come and help me. ;)