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Chapter 11
Stefan knew what Damon was getting at. He also knew what would happen if he finished his train of thinking. He still loved Elena and it bothered him to see her happy with someone other than himself but he also deserved the misery that came with it. He had pushed Elena away after everything with Klaus and had lost her when she had fought so hard to get him back. He would regret it for all eternity but he also wanted Elena to be happy as his friend. Before Damon could open his mouth Stefan stepped in.
"I'm sorry my brother has no decency and I apologize for his actions" Stefan told Elena and Elijah.
"It's okay Stefan, we both know you are the only one with manners" Elena spat at Damon.
Damon cocked his eyebrow and looked at his brother. Stefan met his eyes and shook his head. Damon wanted so badly to say that Elena was a complete nut case for being with Elijah but he also knew the original would end his life without a blink and he wasn't done fighting for Elena, not by a long shot.
"Well, since I obviously can't behave, can you at least tell us when you will be returning to Mystic Falls?" Damon sneered.
"I'll be back in Mystic Falls next weekend" Elena told him firmly.
"I see and what are we supposed to do with the crazy ass hybrids and rogue vampires who are currently aware that you are not in Mystic Falls?" Damon asked her.
Before Elena could respond Elijah met Damon and Stefan's glare with determination.
"I was unaware there have been issues in Mystic Falls since Klaus has been indisposed" Elijah said.
"Oh of course you must have realized that Klaus had groupies who are more than anxious to find him and bring him back" Damon said crossing his legs and leaning into the chair.
"I did not know my brother was so desired by his groupies as you would call them. Where is his body?" Elijah asked him.
"Safely tucked in the old Forbes caves, where no vampire of any kind can reach him" Damon said smiling.
"Interesting, although I believe that eventually someone will find his location and then what do you have planned Mr. Salvatore?" Elijah asked him.
"I'll handle it when it happens" Damon said casually.
"Meaning you don't have a plan" Elena sneered.
She hated the idea that anyone could get to Klaus, especially a witch who wasn't bound the way the vampires were. She had finally thought with Klaus gone she had a chance of a semi-normal life, now that idea had been blown to pieces and she was stuck wondering who and when the chance would return. She felt herself getting queasy and touched Elijah's hand. He looked at her immediately.
"I need some air" she told him and stood.
"Would you like me to accompany you?" he asked her standing with her.
"No, it's okay. You need to stay and talk with Damon. I can take Stefan with me" she said to him meeting Stefan's eyes.
Stefan stood immediately.
"Of course, she will be fine" Stefan said to Elijah.
"Very well" Elijah said nodding to them both.
Elijah wanted to go with Elena and comfort her but he also knew he needed to talk with Damon and solve this issue he had yet to hear about until now. He also knew that with the possibility of Klaus returning his time with Elena would be cut short, to ensure that Klaus's body was dealt with as it should be. He watched Elena leave with Stefan and then turned his attention to his guest.
Elena had walked out to the back yard with Stefan following her. She didn't say anything until they were closer to the salt water marsh.
"Thanks for walking with me" Elena told him smiling softly.
"Of course, how are you?" Stefan asked her.
"I'm good all things considered. I'm sorry I didn't tell you about my trip to Savannah" Elena said as she walked slowly to an old willow tree.
"I was more worried than upset to be honest. Damon was furious of course but I knew you wouldn't leave without at least telling someone where you were going. I also kind of guessed that you would tell Bonnie" he smiled.
"I should have told you anyways" Elena said as she sighed and leaned against the old tree.
"It's fine Elena. So what have you been doing since you came to Savannah?" Stefan said changing the subject.
Elena laughed at him and told him about all the places Elijah took her to see; the cemetery, the fountains, the park, and the famous statues. Stefan talked animatedly about the cemetery as well. He had gone with Lexi a long time ago when he was traveling with her before he had decided to visit mystic falls every so many years.
"I can't believe you never told me you went" Elena accused.
"Yes, because a vampire hanging out in a cemetery isn't Anne Rice at all" he chuckled.
"True enough" Elena laughed.
"You know this is nice" Stefan said to her.
"Yeah it is. It's been a long time since we have actually laughed with each other" Elena mused.
"You know I still miss you Elena" Stefan told her.
Elena froze at his words. She did miss him too, but it was hard to erase what had happened between them.
"Stefan, I miss you too, but it doesn't change what is" Elena told him.
"I know, but I wanted you to know that. You're a dear friend to me and I hope you know I will always love you no matter what" Stefan told her.
"I know, and I love you too Stefan, I think friends is the best place for us" Elena told him softly.
"I agree" Stefan smiled taking her hand into his and kissing it softly.
Elena laughed at his southern charm. It never failed to make her laugh.
"So are you and Elijah?" Stefan asked.
"Oh no, we are not having that conversation" Elena laughed.
"Point made" Stefan chuckled.
"Although I could say the same about you and Rebecca" Elena replied raising an eyebrow at Stefan.
"Nope, no discussion on who or what" he pointed out to her.
"Deal" Elena grinned.
Stefan and Elena walked the grounds of the estate and she heard stories of Stefan and Lexi's crazy days. He missed Lexi and Elena knew it, he had found someone close to Lexi, her best friend Caroline. Elena smiled when Stefan brought Caroline's name into the mix.
"She is a lot like Lexi in a way" Elena pointed out to him as they rounded the estate to the front lawn.
"Yes, she has to grow on you" Stefan laughed.
"Touché" Elena smiled and nudged his arm as they walked through the front yard.
Meanwhile inside Elijah and Damon where discussing the rogue vampires and the new mass of hybrids that were looking for Klaus's body. As much as Elijah hated the thought of cutting his time with Elena short, he also knew the consequences if he did not.
"So have you come into contact with any of the hybrids or the rogues?" Elijah asked Damon.
"Stefan and I have been dealing with them since news spread of Elena leaving town. Elena hasn't been in the loop of everything since Bonnie has been working her Bennett magic to ensure Elena remains invisible to them in a way" Damon told him as he took the glass of bourbon Elijah offered him.
"Interesting, although my question is why do the hybrids and rogues need Elena as well as Klaus" Elijah said as he took a drink of his bourbon.
"Word is that there is a witch who can reverse Bonnie's spell to bring Klaus back. The problem is we have no way of finding out whom the witch is let alone why they are willing to do the spell In the first place" Damon told him.'
"Obviously you did not know Niklaus" Elijah said absently.
"Well, it still puts Elena in danger of being the pawn to awaken Klaus, and I don't know about you but I would like to keep him as he is" Damon said as he finished his glass.
"You are not the only one who sees it as such. I too have my reasons for wanting Klaus to stay as he is" Elijah told him.
"I'm glad we have an understanding about that at least" Damon told him absently.
"I suppose Elena and I will have to go back to Mystic Falls sooner than planned" Elijah told him.
"I suppose so" Damon said a little agitated.
Damon hated the fact that Elijah was referring to himself and Elena as an item. He was supposed to be with Elena, not Elijah. Damon was about to say something else when there was a sudden change in the atmosphere. Elijah sensed it as well. They immediately made their way out to the front lawn. Elijah and Damon made it to the front lawn just as Stefan was standing in to protect Elena. Elijah caught the eye of a vampire he had never seen before. He wasn't alone; there must have been at least five who came to help the single vampire. Elena stood behind Stefan as he met the eyes of the blonde vampire.
"Ahh I see the beauty of the doppelganger is true to its word" the Blonde vampire said.
"Who are you?" Stefan asked him as Damon and Elijah placed themselves behind Stefan surrounding Elena.
"I'm sorry where are my manners" he purred. "My name is Alexander Trammel" he said smiling.
"Well Mr. Trammel you do realize with whom you have chosen a battle with" Elijah spoke this time as he moved in front of Stefan as Stefan took his place.
"Ah yes, Elijah Mikealson. I've heard of you" he sneered.
"Very well, then you know I will kill you quickly" Elijah said as he suddenly flew at him.
Alexander was quick on his feet and missed the originals attack. Elijah wasn't use to being out done by a common vampire; he was over a thousand years old no one got away from him. Suddenly Damon and Stefan were fighting the other vampires while Elena was left against a tree hoping she was safe enough. Suddenly a vampire came at her. Before Elena could react she saw a flash and found Katherine Pierce standing in front of her. Elena stood froze at the sight of her. Katherine turned her attention to Elena.
"Hello Elena" she said smiling.
Before Elena could say a word the fight was over and she noticed that Alexander was nowhere to be found. She then saw Elijah and he came to her quickly.
"Elena are you alright?" he asked her as he touched her cheek softly.
"Yes I am okay. Thanks to Katherine" Elena told him.
Elijah turned to see Katherine standing beside the Salvatore Brothers. No one was harmed which Elena was grateful for but she was even more interested in why Katherine was there, as was Elijah.
"Katarina, what are you doing here?" Elijah asked her.
"I came to offer my help" Katherine said firmly.
"And you think we will accept?" Elijah said to her as he took Elena's hand into his.
"Maybe not but, I am here for her more than anyone else" Katherine said pointing her eyes at Elena.
"Why me?" Elena asked her.
"It's true I don't care for you much, but you are the only family I have left and I would like very much to keep Klaus where he is" Katherine said to Elena.
Elena stood taken back by what Katherine said. She didn't trust her and had good reason not to, but now things just got worse and at least she was one extra person to help keep Klaus exactly where he needed to be, in hell. Elijah turned his attention to Elena and she nodded. Elijah took a deep unwanted breath and met her eyes.
"Very well Katarina let us all move inside shall we?" Elijah said as he motioned to the house.
Katherine, Damon, and Stefan all moved to the house as Elena and Elijah stayed back for a moment. Elijah turned to Elena.
"Elena are you sure about this?" Elijah asked her.
"No, I'm not sure. But I do know I am on the most wanted list and if Katherine can help in anyway no matter how much I distrust her then I say we take her up on it" Elena told him.
"If that is what you wish" Elijah told her as they walked slowly to the door.
Elena froze and Elijah turned to her in worry. She met his eyes and then kissed him. Elijah wrapped her into his arms and kissed her back. After a moment they broke away and Elijah touched her cheek softly.
"Ready?" he asked her.
"Yes" Elena told him and they made their way inside to the waiting vampires.
As Elena and Elijah walked to the front door they were unaware that Alexander was watching them from the woods. He smiled as he saw them kiss. He knew how to get to Elijah and he began to work on his next plan.
