Final Chapter…I can't believe it! Thanks Cdaye8184 for Beta-ing this chappie for me. Love you! xxx Longer A/N at the end of the chapter :)


"They have been asleep for three days now, Bonnie," Stefan said worried, "What if they're not going to wake up?"

"The spell worked," Bonnie assured him. "Stefan, they'll be fine, trust me."

"I never asked you about Elena," Stefan commented, walking up behind her. "Is she going to remain a fourteen year old when she comes back?" Stefan had way too many question's, some of Which bonnie didn't know she could answer.

"No," Bonnie answered immediately,expecting his worry. "This spell is to fix everything that was broken. Elena will change to a seventeen year old, and will continue to live her life normally. Just like she was always supposed to.

Stefan nodded, but Bonnie saw through him. "Stefan, I know you. We've been friends for so long now. I know that there is something bothering you."

"It's nothing," Stefan swallowed soundly. "It's just that I've always wanted to be human again... it just pains me. You know? I'm happy for Damon but at the same time I'm jealous."

Bonnie nodded in understanding. "I know this is tough. I'll try to do everything I can for you, maybe practice more…And maybe someday I get it to work on you."

Stefan took a few steps towards her and brushed his fingers along her cheek. "You're an angel, you know that?"

Bonnie smiled, surprised by his display of affection. Even though she was sure that she loved him, she never told him. She didn't have the courage. Numerous times she had attempted to tell him but would be too afraid of his response ro actually go through with it.

That's why her heart started to beat fast in her chest when his face leaned closer to hers, and when their lips met, she didn't know if she was dreaming or not. She had only wished for this day; never expecting he would be the one to initiate said feelings. Dream come true. He wrapped his arms around her and held her closer to him as their lips remained locked.

When he pulled away, Bonnie seemed breathless.

"I wanted to do that for so long," Stefan admitted, stroking her hair away from her face. "Me too," Bonnie smiled a genuine smile as she wrapped her arms around him. "I was afraid that you're still not completely over Katherine.

"Katherine's dead. She's been dead to me longer than she's actually been dead. And she has been dead for years now. You are the one I want to be with, Bonnie. If you give me a chance."

When they were talking, however, a small noise was heard from the bedroom, and the two went immediately only to find Damon curled up to Elena. He was awake, and he didn't seem different physically.

"How are you feeling?" Stefan asked him immediately and impatiently. Elena stirred and opened her eyes. The girl before them was changed into a slightly older woman, and she blinked away the sleep in her eyes.

"I feel strange," Damon said, "I can't see really clearly, and I can't smell... I also have to breathe, it's a weird task after all these years but it's so worth it". He said kissing Elena's hair.

"Your senses are diminished now, Damon," Bonnie explained, "You have less sharp senses, human senses."

Damon nodded in understanding. "Guess it just slipped my mind." He turned to Elena, who was looking at him with her beautiful, wide eyes. She looked different, obviously, she was changed back to a normal, seventeen year old. However, her beauty was there, showing even more on her features.

"How are you feeling, sweetheart?" He asked her, his fingers stroking her face ever so gently. She leaned into his touch, welcoming it, as he stared at her in wonder. How something so beautiful did come to be his? It was strange. He had loved her as a daughter when she was young, and he didn't remember. All he knew of was the fourteen year old angel he grew attached to, the angel that had died before, because of a selfish vampire.

Maybe it was destined for him not to remember her as a daughter. It couldn't have been possible to fall in love with her if he remembered her as a young girl. Because now she looked exquisite. A gorgeous young woman and hr loved her. And truly loved her. He realized that now, if he hadn't; he wouldn't have changed human for her. But he did it for her-him and their newly destined life together.

"I feel fine," He heard her say.

He pulled her in a warm hug, and then turned to Bonnie and Stefan. "Thank you…for everything."

They nodded, leaving the happy couple alone, as they explored their own love.


Epilogue-Five Years Later

Damon stroked their baby boy's hand as the little angel stirred in his sleep. Three years after he turned back to human, he and Elena married. And now, two years later, Elena had just given birth to their son, Zack Salvatore. The newborn who was now two weeks old was picture perfect. When his son had been placed on his chest, Damon had cried. He never thought that he'd ever feel so happy.

"He's so beautiful," Elena smiled as she joined her husband. Damon let go of his son's finger so that he could wrap his arms around his wife. "Yes, he is."

"He has your eyes." Elena whispered.

"Yeah," Damon smiled, "But he has your nose and hair."

"I wonder how Stefan and Bonnie are doing with their honeymoon," She smirked, and at that, Damon let out a chuckle. "I know I enjoyed ours."

"Mhm," She purred against his cheek, and he picked her up without warning, swinging her around in the thin air thinking of their time alone after their wedding. It had been beyond perfect.

"Damon! Put me down!" She laughed, but he didn't comply. Instead, he placed her on their bed and tugged at her nightgown.

"Damon Salvatore, I'm tired as hell…But you're so irresistible," She smirked as he proceeded to take off her gown.

"What can I say? I'm awesome". His mouth twisted up into a sideways smirk.

"Yeah, that you are." Elena agreed.


A few hours later, they were on the bed, covered by the white sheets. Damon was playing with Elena's hair and she was quiet as she grasped her husband's hand.

"Do you miss me being a vampire, Elena?" He suddenly asked her.

She didn't expect that question, so she remained quiet for a while. "I don't know Damon. While I started to fall in love with you as a vampire, you as a human never changed anything. You still protect and cherish me, and if you were a vampire, we wouldn't have Zack now."

"I know," Damon smiled a genuine smile. "I like being human as well. What hurts me is that my brother will have to watch us go…"

"I know," Elena nodded in understanding. "But that's life, I guess." She shrugged.

"It is," Damon mumbled. "But well, you saw how he lit up when he held Zack in his arms. I know that he wants children with Bonnie."

"Life isn't fair…" Elena whispered. She truly felt bad for the newlyweds.

"Tell me about it," Damon kissed her cheek and drew her in. "When they wanted to take you, I was furious. You were going to die, Elena, and I was afraid that I would have to stand idly by."

"You did so much for me, Damon." Elena assured him. "More than you'll ever realize".

"And I don't regret a thing," He assured her. "I love you. I will keep you safe forever, do you understand?"

"Yeah, I do," She said, snuggling to his arms.

And Elena fell into a deep slumber. He kept holding her protectively, like the night he had found her in the woods, and in her sleep, he heard Elena say, "I'm always safe in your arms."

And indeed she was and she would continue to be; forever.


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