AN: Thanks so much to Michelle Salvatore. I'm glad you're liking it. :D And then a big thanks to Raphs No. 1 Girl for once again making me smile with a kind review. I'm so glad you're sticking with me and I'm glad you're liking the sequel, because I'm totally writing it because of your last review on my previous story. So this is dedicated to you! Disclaimer: I OWN CRAP!

Alaric's Point of View

"Ric he's not here!" Alaric could hear Elena's frustrated yell from three rooms away.
"Yeah, I know," Alaric said sighing.
"Where is he?" Elena asked, coming into the room where he was. They were both now standing in Damon's room.
"I have no idea," Alaric admitted. "I know just as much as you do."
Elena nodded and looked away. "Elena?" Alaric called to her softly. He went over and wrapped her in his arms. "It'll be okay. Damon will be okay."
"First Stefan and now Damon?" Elena said into his shoulder. "Why does this keep happening to me? Why does everyone I care about get hurt or kidnapped or die?"
Alaric patted her head with his hand. "I don't know," he said uselessly.
"We still don't even know where Stefan is!" Elena continued her sad rant. "We have nothing on him. And now Damon? Hell, we have no idea where he is. There's no note or anything!" Elena pulled away from his arms and looked around Damon's room. "We were left with nothing.
"I know, Elena," Alaric said gently. "And I promise you, we'll find them."
Elena didn't answer him. She just stood frozen. "Elena-"then he understood. Katherine was right there.

AN: I seriously thought about ending the chapter here, but decided against it since I have less than 300 words typed and that's just not enough. Haha

Katherine's Point of View

Katherine stood in the doorway of Damon's bedroom for what seemed like an hour. When she got there, the hunter Alaric was hugging Elena who by no surprise, was crying. Weak human, she thought bitterly. How hard was it to hold in your emotions? She herself had been doing it for nearly 150 years. The vampire hunter and Elena broke from the hug, and Elena continued her complaining.
"We were left with nothing!" Elena cried, looking around the room. Uh… Standing right here, Elena, Katherine thought with amusement. How did they not notice her yet? Elena's eyes wondered the room and that's when her eyes found Katherine. Katherine smiled at her. That's when Alaric noticed her.
"Katherine," Elena said her tone cold as ice Katherine could almost feel it. She was impressed.
"Elena," Katherine said, her tone a mock of surprise. She looked past her at Alaric. "You two look worried? What's the matter?"
Alaric glared at her. "Where is he, Katherine?"
Katherine, having fun playing with them said, "I don't know who you're talking aobut."
"Quit playing around. Where's Damon?" Alaric yelled back.
"Oh!" Katherine faked surprise again. "You meant Damon! Wow, look at me. So forgetful."
"Answer the question," Alaric demanded.
Katherine sighed. "Look at you. All concerned for your friend. The last time I saw you, you were with Damon when he got cured. You're a smart one. I'm pretty sure you can figure out where he is. If not, then that's not my problem."
"He's with Klaus," Elena said. It wasn't spoken as a question.
"When did you get so smart?"
Alaric looked at her. "What do you want?"
"I was wondering when you'd ask me that." Katherine stepped farther into the room and stood next to Elena and Alaric. "Klaus wants to make a deal."
"And what makes you think that we would be interested in any deal he wants to make?" Alaric asked.
"Well, I'd hope you would be." Katherine flashed him a devilish grin. "Especially with Damon and Stefan's life in the balance."
Elena's eyes widened. "What does he want?"
Katherine's attention moved toward Elena. "He wants you to stop playing hide and seek. You stop searching for us, and you'll get Damon back."
Elena and Alaric both shared panicked expressions. She could easily tell neither of them knew what to do.
"I'd agree to it," Katherine said. "It's not like you'll be able to find us anyway. Damon would have died for nothing if you decline. Plus, it's not like you'd want Stefan here now anyways."
"What do you mean by that?" Elena demanded, stepping closer to her.
Katherine smiled. "He's completely out of it. Lost his humanity. Did you know how easy it is to make him become the Ripper again? It's like a switch with an easy on, but a real tough off."
"He fed him human blood?" Elena asked, sounding completely outraged. "What does Klaus want with a Ripper Stefan?"
"I thought you were supposed to be the smart one, Elena," Katherine said, shaking her head. "Klaus wanted a little servant and what fun is it to have a servant that refuses to drink human blood and only worries about his human girlfriend all day?" Elena didn't answer. She just looked at Katherine in complete horror and disgust. "So, what's it going to be?" Katherine asked.
"You know I can't answer that," Elena said.
"Pity. Guess Klaus will have to just kill them both." Katherine turned and pretended to get ready to walk away even though she knew she didn't have to. Elena was too predictable.
"Wait!" Elena called after her. "I have an answer!"

AN: I almost ended it there, too but I have a problem with publishing a story that's less than 1,000 words.

Elena's Point of View

Elena watched as Katherine turned to leave. She furrowed her brows, and thought hard. Stefan has no humanity, plus, we don't even know where Stefan is. But then again, if Stefan doesn't have his humanity, that means he needs her now more than ever. Plus, Elena just now found out Stefan for sure was alive. But even so, she knew what she had to do. It felt right in her heart. I can't give up on him. I have to get him back. Then when we do, he'll help us save his brother.
 "Wait!" Elena called after her. "I have an answer!"

Now I can end it since I'm passed 1,000! You guys probably really hate me right now. HaHa. Sorry. But I hope you all liked it and I hope to post soon. Maybe even tonight…. :D
Love you all!