Chapter 18.

Matt, Elena, Caroline and I met Stefan and Damon at the woods.

"So, what's this about?" I asked impatiently.

"We found some more white oak," Damon announced, "Long story, wait for the movie."

"Hang on," Elena said, "White oak? You have a weapon that can kill Klaus?"

"Nope. We all have a weapon." Stefan throws down a duffel bag with white oak stakes in it.

I shook my head. "No way. We're not doing this."

"Why not?" Damon asked annoyed.

"Because they're still linked!" I growled, "If Klaus dies, the others die too."

"So?", Damon rolled his eyes, "That's a good thing."

"No, Damon. Screw you," I hissed, "We're not doing this."

He came to me and took my vervain bracelet.

"Hey!" I protested but he grabbed my face forcefully making me look into his eyes.

"You're going to forget everything you heard," he compelled, "Get out of here."

I nodded dazzled and left.

I walked inside the grill and saw Finn with a woman.

I shrugged before sitting on a table.

Matt was working so he came to me. "Hey, Klara. What can I get you?"

"Bourbon, on the rocks."

He laughed. "You know I could get in trouble for serving you alcohol, don't you?"

"Just this once. Please." I said giving him puppy eyes.

He chuckled nodding and then he left.

I felt a presence beside me and looked to the side to see Stefan. "Hey, Stef!"

"Hey, how are you?"

"Good," I smiled, "You?"

"I'm good too." he said with a small smile.

He looked at Finn and the woman as Matt came with my bourbon.

Stefan then handed something to Matt and I furrowed my eyebrows suspiciously.

They're up to something.

"Do you know who that woman is?" I asked nodding at Finn's table.

"That's Sage. She's one of the oldest vampires in history."

I nodded taking a sip of my drink.

Stefan and I were still at the grill.

He was acting weird.

Suddenly, I heard chocking sounds and I looked up to see Finn and Sage coughing.

Stefan turned to me. "Stay here."

I nodded confused and he left.

Finn and Sage followed Stefan outside.

I got up about to follow them, but someone grabbed my wrist.

I looked back to see Matt. "Sorry, Klara. You have to stay here."

"What are you guys planning?" I demanded as Elena came.

Matt shook his head. "I can't tell you."

"Matt, I swear to god!" I growled.

"We're gonna kill Finn." Elena spoke up.

"What?" I hissed before running outside with Elena and Matt following me.

We got out through the back door and when we got outside, we saw Finn and Sage fighting against Stefan.

Elena shot Finn in the stomach with a crossbow while Matt grabbed a stake.

Before I could do anything, Matt killed Finn.

"No!" Sage and I screamed in horror.

I felt tears in my eyes as I thought of Kol.

He's gone.

Or maybe not.

Maybe the spell didn't work and he's still alive.

I grabbed my phone and dialed Kol's number.

"Come on, Kol. Pick up. Please, pick up!" I pleaded, needing to hear his voice.

The phone rang and rang, and I got no response.

I lost hope and I was about to hang up, but then I heard his voice. "Hello, darling."

"Kol!" I gasped as I silent tear came down my cheek, "I'm so glad you're okay."

"What are you talking about, love?" he asked concerned.

"Finn's death! I'm sorry. There was nothing I could do about it," I paused and whispered, "I thought I'd lost you."

"Don't worry, sweetheart. I'm not going anywhere. Your friend, Bonnie unlinked us."

Oh, thank god!

"Are you going to come back soon?" I asked, in a small, soft voice.

"Yes, darling. I'll be by your side soon," I could tell that he was smiling by his tone of voice, "Just a couple more days," he paused, "Why were you so worried about me?"

He's so clueless.

I rolled my eyes chuckling a bit. "I care for you, Kol."

He went silent for a second. "I care for you too, Lara." he said softly using my nickname.

I smiled. "Hurry back home." I said before hanging up.