N/A I warned you guys it would be short! Sorry about that... I'll write some more when I get home since I am currently out-of-state, :) and I promise next chapter will definitely be longer :) XOXO- Simmy

Chapter 16

Bonnie stood beside Shinichi, trying to remember who the other young man with them was. He didn't look at all familiar- on the contrary he looked like he'd been living in the desert for quite some time. He had thick blond hair that wove down his back and reminded Bonnie of a lion's mane. His clothes were dirty and wrinkled. Bonnie's eyes dropped to Damon, who made a slight noise in the back of his throat- like he sensed danger.

Shinichi must have heard the questions in Bonnie's mind, but decided to ignore her. He walked towards Damon and pulled him up by the shirt collar. "This is our vampire." Shinichi said, smirking slightly. "The blood sacrifice is right there-" he gestured to Meredith. "And you've met out witch."

The lion man looked Bonnie over appraisingly- she couldn't help the slight intake of breath when he lifted her chin with his rough, ice cold hands. "Yes, what a joy she is." His voice was just as wild and hard as his appearance- it sent shivers down her spine and sent a trembling fear through her bones.

"I haven't met you before in my life!" Bonnie breathed, tearing away from his hand and taking a step back. She was sure she would have remembered such a wild face- especially if he kissed her.

"Sage, I doubt she's put together the pieces." Shinichi muttered, dropping Damon so rough that Bonnie flinched.

"Put together what pieces?" Bonnie asked, trembling with fear as Sage, the lion man, moved towards her again.

"Ah, mahoutsukai, I would have thought you'd be smart enough!"

"Stop calling me that!" Bonnie screeched. "You have-no right!" Bonnie's voice hitched, and she felt tears threatening. How stupid that she would cry in a time like this! I have to be strong. Bonnie thought, looking at Damon. She felt her heart ache; Damon fell onto a rock and blood dripped down onto it. She closed her eyes tightly, Please, Stefan and Elena ... I need you! She didn't send out a Calling, but hoped Stefan would pick it up anyways- he had to.

"No right?" Shinichi carried on. He chuckled, "Anyways, this is a waste of my time."

"Then I'll explain it." Sage said, pacing in front of Bonnie with his hands behind his back. "You wouldn't remember me, Bonnie. Well, at least not my face. But I've visited you in your dreams and watched you for many years. Do you want to know how?"

Bonnie's mouth went dry and her throat felt heavy. Her fists clenched so hard her nails dug into her skin, almost drawing blood.

"Well, darling, it is because I am a shape-shifter." He separated the words by slight pauses- for effect.

Bonnie gasped, looking from Shinichi to Sage- of course. The only two people Bonnie kissed in this time were Damon and Shinichi- or at least she thought it was. Sage must have been appearing as Damon and Shinichi. "Why?" Bonnie whispered.

Sage paused thoughtfully, and then answered. "Why not?"

Just then Damon started awake- jerking violently. Meredith screamed and started choking. A dark cloud settled over the cemetery and the pale figures Bonnie had nearly forgotten who lined the trees started moaning and humming loudly. Bonnie's heart beat against her chest and she screamed. Shinichi looked up to the sky and threw his arms up. Sage smiled widely and went to stand at a point of a star.

"It's time!" Shinichi bellowed. He looked at Bonnie- who nearly fainted with fear- his eyes were blood red and he was smiling wickedly. "All Power will be mine!" He grabbed Bonnie by the arm and went to stand in the middle of the huge star.

"No, no, no, no, no!" Bonnie cried.

"You must-"

"I won't!" Bonnie screamed, tearing her arm away from him.

Shinichi straightened and looked at her fiercely. "You will do as I saw, Bonnie. You will- or you will die."

Just then the spirits hissed and cracked their whips- showing their agreement.

"See!" Shinichi bellowed. "They didn't rise for nothing!" He was suddenly serious again. "Now come on and let's get this over with." Shinichi pulled up a dagger and dragged her over to Meredith. "You know what to do." He went to the other side of the concrete slab and laid his hands down palms up.

Bonnie, tears dripping down her face, brought her hand up. Please Stefan ... Bonnie whispered. Then brought her hand down.

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A/N I wrote this in my hotel room so I hope it wasn't too OOC! :) Please review and tell me if you liked it or give me some tips and/or thoughts on what should happen next !XOXO- Simmy