So I wrote part of this in script text (you'll see where it starts), basically just because it's a bit with a lot of characters and a lot of text and I thought this would be easier and sound nicer than 'elena said' 'damon said' over and over etc etc. Also it's meant to be quite fast flowing so the scripting should help! Enjoy!
The feast was amazing, not that Elena had ever expected any less. There were mountains and mountains of gorgeous food from all different regions of the world. It was then that Elena began to think about all the things she would miss about this place. Klaus had informed them all that he was expecting Elena's friends at any moment and so they all sat round and enjoyed the feast with spare chairs on one side of the table, waiting for the final guests to show.
Things were amicable between the family, even Elena occasionally joined in with the conversation. They were a family, sure a very messed up, dysfunctional family, but a family none the less. It was the first time Elena had really witnessed it in them.
Around thirty minutes into the feast there was a loud knock at the front door.
Klaus shouted "Come on in my friends and join us for dinner."
Damon, Stefan, Bonnie, Caroline and Tyler all ran to Elena when they saw her. They all looked like they could burst into tears and Elena felt ashamed that they must've all thought she'd been here being tortured by Klaus. Thinking that they needed to rush to her, when really she wished they'd taken a little longer in the end. In fact she'd gained almost 5 pounds in weight from all morning pancakes and she felt happier in herself than ever, she needed no rescuing. Her friends all cooed around her until Klaus alerted them to stop and to sit and enjoy the food.
"Klaus if it's okay with you, we'd really like to get going back to Mystic Falls." Stefan said, taking the seat across from Elena.
"Sorry, mate. No can do. I suggest you all stay here tonight and rest, then you can set off in the morning." Klaus replied, topping up Elena's champagne glass. Elena hoped no one could sense there was anything between them.
Klaus: Everyone you all know Rebekah. This is my brother Kol.
Tyler: Great, another original.
Bonnie: Elena how have you been? Is everything ok?
Elena: I'm fine Bonnie, I've actually had quite a nice week
Rebekah: Elena's actually been very busy, haven't you Elena?
Damon: And what's that supposed to mean?
Elena: I've been out a lot, in New Orleans, exploring
Rebekah: Oh that's not what I was on about
Klaus: Rebekah darling, wind your neck in, will you?
Caroline: So Klaus, what evil terrible things have you been doing to Elena?
Klaus: I've only been doing nice things to Elena, love
They all nearly spat out their drink.
Elena: What Klaus means is, he's been the perfect host actually
Stefan: Elijah, Kol, could you both stop staring at Elena?
Elena: Stefan please-
Klaus: Stefan's quite right brothers, please stop staring at my doppelganger
Caroline: I feel like we've walked into something really weird…
Tyler: Maybe we should go…
Klaus: Maybe it's just time for dessert and some more champagne
Bonnie: What are we celebrating Klaus?
Klaus: The end of a wonderful week, sweetheart
Damon: So, let's just straighten this out. Klaus, you just expect us all to believe you kidnapped Elena and brought her here just to collect some more blood?
Klaus: I don't see what's so shocking about that, mate
Caroline: You expect us to believe the devil incarnate had nothing more planned than a few more hybrids?
Klaus: I hate to disappoint you, Caroline, but yes
Tyler: Maybe you've just lost your touch
Klaus: Maybe. How is your mother doing Tyler?
Tyler showed his teeth to Klaus, who just smiled.
Stefan:-woah, easy Tyler
Elijah: Brother, stop antagonising poor Tyler, I think you've done quite enough to him
Kol: Oh no, please keep going. This is the most interesting bit of the conversation since Rebekah nearly told everyone Elena and I shared a night together
It went instantly silent, Stefan, Damon, Caroline, Bonnie and Tyler had visibly opened their mouths in shock. Elena shot daggers at Kol, as did Klaus. Even Elijah looked shocked, Kol had obviously not taken the time to brag to his eldest brother yet.
Stefan: What?
Stefan and Damon were clearly seething with anger.
Kol: It was a beautiful night wasn't it, Elena? So romantic, so-
Bonnie: Did you sleep t-
Elena: NO
Damon: Elena how could you-
Elena: We kissed okay! We kissed. One stupid, dumb kiss! I'm not gonna be made to feel guilty about it, it's not fair
Tyler: He's an original, Elena, which roughly translates to asshole
Kol: Thank you, mate
Elijah: Back off, Kol
Kol: Oh Elijah I've just about had enough of you forever trying to act like the father of the family. I know you're just jealous I got to kiss this one first
Rebekah: Ignore him, Elijah, he just hates that we all think of him as an immature little child that can't control his urges
Elijah: Don't worry sister, I will not allow Kol to get a rise out of me
Kol: Oh is it just Elena that can get you to rise?
Klaus: ENOUGH!
Elena stood up and stormed upstairs, clearly upset and angry about the whole evening.
Everyone shot daggers at Kol, who got up and ran after her.
"Elena, I-" Kol began.
"Stop it Kol! I don't want to hear it" she replied, sitting down on her bed and throwing her head in her hands.
"Dear Elena, I'm so sorry. I'm an idiot, I"
Elena sat up at looked away from him.
"I don't care Kol!"
"But I do, and I handled things very badly tonight, and the other night, and it is not acceptable."
"You use me to wind up your family, and everyone else. You don't care if it hurts me in the process. Making them angry is more important than anything else to you."
"You don't understand what it's like, Elena. They treat me like a joke. You heard what Rebekah said, they just think of me as their immature little brother who can't be trusted with anything. They think I'm a nuisance." Kol said, as he took the spot next to Elena on the bed.
It was the first time she'd heard him say anything real. She respected him for it.
"Because you act like a joke Kol! And if you're always conniving ways to annoy them then it's really no wonder they don't trust you."
"We were happy once, you know. Me and my family. You wouldn't believe how far my memory can stretch. In fact sometimes I wish it couldn't, I wish I could forget that there was a time when me and my siblings were happy and normal together. At least then I could believe I had always hated them."
There was a moment of silence, and Elena turned towards Kol. Seeing this side to him suddenly made her feel less angry.
"You want their attention. I know that's why you act so violently and lash out. They won't think you're a nuisance, Kol, if you don't make yourself one. Earn back their trust and respect, I promise you it won't be hard." Elena said.
Kol smiled at the thought that maybe Elena was right and that he wouldn't have to spend his life feuding with his family.
"And what about you? How do I earn back yours?"
"The man I met in that bar the other night, he was charming and friendly, and I admit I kinda liked him." Elena paused to smirk and giggle a little bit "Just be that Kol please, and I promise we'll be fine."
Kol's eyes lit up and the prospect that things were not all over for him and Elena. Although she meant 'friends', he was still hoping for more.
"Elena, may I visit you in Mystic Falls soon? I enjoy your company and I'd like to see you were ok."
"If at the beginning of the week I'd known just a few days later than Klaus' brother was gonna ask me if he could come stay in Mystic Falls and I'd say yes, I'd say you were crazy. But as it turns out, it's been one crazy week, so sure Kol. That actually sounds…nice. No killing anyone though, please."
"I wouldn't dream of it, dear Elena."
So I admit….this was originally a Klena story AND it still is. However, I maybe throwing in a little Kolena and Elejah…. Don't hate me ;) It'll all make sense in the end I promise! All part of the plan...
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