Chapter 7
Everything happened quite fast than. Damon pushed her towards the door,
shouting words that she couldn't hear as the Originals lunged. Elena fell,
crying out as she hit the pointy edge of an antique table.
"Stop!" she heard someone order. Everyone turned towards the voice.
Esther stood at the doorway, her face a mask with no emotion. "I did not
want a blood shed today, Elijah. Especially when the blood belongs to one
of my guests."
Elena saw a flicker of movement behind Esther. "Stefan?" she asked
tentatively.
"Elena, I shall escort you and your two friends out," Esther said. "I
guaranteed your safety." she added, while looking back at her children.
"Thank you," Elena murmured, as Damon helped her up onto her feet.
She avoided looking at Elijah when she walked past him.
When they finally descended the stairs and stood at the grand entrance,
Esther said, "I am truly sorry for my children's actions today, Elena."
"That's okay. No harm down." Elena said back without looking at Esther
either.
With Damon and Stefan on either side of her, she descended the stairs
leading to the car that stood waiting for them.
"Wait!" Esther called to them, rushing down the stairs. "Elena, perhaps I
can help you. I don't know why my children attacked you… Do you know?"
she asked, her eyes staring deep into Elena's. "If you know, I could talk to
them."
Elena gulped. "No, I don't know. Sorry Esther."
Esther nodded, her knowing eyes seemed to see through her.
Elena grabbed both Stefan and Damon and rushed them all away from
Esther.
"It's not that simple, is it?" Damon muttered.
Elena sighed. "I wish."