Katherine sighed as she picked up the three whiskey bottles and the last bourbon bottle. She scoffed as she threw them away into the trash bag and then rolled her eyes at the dead body that was laying on the floor of the apartment. She growled as the blood from the victims neck had stained the couch before it fell completely to the floor and as she lifted it and dropped it near the front door she sighed again and went back to grab the other bottles of beer and liquor that were hiding behind the couch and in between the cushions. Katherine was tired of cleaning up after Trixie but she couldnt blame the girl, she had been betrayed by both people she thought loved her and now god knows where Elijah and Klaus were while she went on a ripping binge.
"Honey Im home!" Katherine scrunched up her nose as Trixie entered the house reeking of tequila and a pot heads blood.
"Where did you go this time?"
"Oh I found a great rave over in the next town. I spent the night sorry I left you with the mess. Ill go shower and we can have our own little private party. Invite some guys, maybe Stefan? Oh yeah that's right, they dont talk to me anymore." Katherine sighed as she turned the obviously drunk vampire half breed towards Alarics bathroom and threw her a towel before placing some clean shorts and a tee on the bed.
"Go get showered and maybe sober up. We dont have to leave our living quarters in a damn shamble but you also dont have to drink yourself drunk every night Trixie."
"It's been three days Katherine! They arent coming back and I will never find them again. Why not try to kill myself by drinking, at least this way is fun!"
"Kill yourself! What the fuck are you talking about!"
"Well, I dont want to live alone. I cant die by sun, vervain doesnt affect me enough and a stake would only wound me. I cant take my own head off, bit hard there and you wont do it for me. So drinking is the next best thing until someone angry enough comes and kills me for me."
"Trixie! Stop talking like this! What happened to the proud elemental witch I met back int he day! WHat happened to the girl who wanted to fight tooth and nail for the guy she loved? You proved to me that you would kill for Damon and now, even with Elijah and Klaus MIA for the moment, you want to give up!"
"WHY THE HELL NOT!"
"Because Trixie wouldnt do that." Katherine sighed as Trixie sniffed and turned away from the vampire a bit to fast and passed right out on the floor. She sighed as she saw the witch half breed sleeping soundly but as she went to move her she heard noises coming to the house. She freaked out for a moment but as she scented a familiar smell she sighed and smiled as Stefan walked through the door and turned to see Katherine standing protectively over a passed out Trixie.
"She loosing it still?"
"Yeah, shes been like this for two days Stefan, tonight being the third and I dont know if she can handle much more. She swears you hate her."
"I dont, I understand why she did what she did and I tried to tel her thank you for helping Elena and her aunt."
"Well she needs to hear something or at least see someone. Has Klaus or at least Elijah came back yet?"
"No Katherine, sorry." Stefan looked around and noticed the apartment in shambles as Katherine shrugged and held her arms wide. She looked to Trixie as she grunted and Stefan sighed as he went to pick her up and took her to the bed. He laid her down and then went to help Katherine finish cleaning up. He was putting the last trash bag in the dumpster outside when Katherine started to wipe down the counters and he came back in to sit at the island.
"I cant believe I cleaned. I must be getting bored."
"Hungry?"
"No thanks, Trixie kept a steady supply coming and going. I got a bite."
"She needs a wake up call."
"She needs Elijah." Katherine sighed as Stefan nodded and then they both perked up and vanished to behind the wall separating the dining room from the living room. Katherine smiled as Klaus and Elijah walked right through the door.
"Speaking of the devil." Stefan stepped out and smiled as Klaus growled to him but was stopped from attacking by Elijah.
"Dont brother. Enough. Katherine. So good to see you." She smiled as Elijah went and gave her a hug while Klaus glanced around the apartment and smiled.
"Kept the place clean huh Katherine? Didnt take you for a cleaner."
"I had to damn it! Trixie has gone on a binge and its making me look bad! She put Stefan to shame with how bad she treated her food!"
"Trixie?" Klaus glared at Katherine as she nodded and pointed to the bedroom. Elijah glanced to his brother before they walked over to the room door and smiled as they saw Trixie cuddled up to a pillow on the bed. Elijah sniffed the room and frowned as he caught the scent of tequilla and pot head blood before he turned to Katherine.
"What happened?" Stefan exchanged glances with Katherine before clearing his throat and explaining to Elijah what had happened when he left with Klaus, how Trixie hurt them all and kidnapped Elena before she apologized to her and left. THey hadn't seen her for days and Katherine was the only connection to her but Trixie wouldnt talk to any of them, she was afraid they were mad at her and Elena even though she gave her forgiveness was tying to get Damon to calm down. Stefan himself had forgave her of course but she didnt believe them. She had needed Klaus and Elijah for the past few days and when Stefan looked to Klaus he saw the remorse of leaving all over his face.
"She needed you, she admitted to Elena everything and I think she was tore up when she realized you two were gone. Shes not herself."
"She never will be, she needs the family brother." Klaus nodded to Elijah and as he glanced from him back to Trixie he sighed.
"Elijah, you need to go."
"What?" Elijah, Katherine and Stefan all glanced at Klaus in shock as he growled and turned to them.
"I want to put you back in your coffin along with the others for even thinking of killing me, but for her sake and sanity she needs that connection with you. Go before I change my mind and when I finish my tasks at hand I will let you know where to meet me for the family."
"Klaus, bother. Are you telling me I wont be able to get our siblings until you are ready for me to? That wasnt our deal."
"Our deal was I reunite you with them. I was going to but on my terms. You need to leave before I decide to do that still. I will keep in touch and Im sure Trixie will call when she realizes we are still here." Elijah glared at Klaus before glancing to Katherine and nodding to her. She smiled a small grin while Klaus glanced back to Trixie and before he could turn to see Elijah gave Katherine a phone and smiled when she noticed his number in it. He kissed her cheek and left while a stunned Stefan watched.
"I never thought Klaus could be capable of compassion." Klaus growled to Stefan as he walked into the room and shut the door behind him. He walked over to Trixie and as he sat beside her on the bed she groaned and threw her hands over her head before she moaned and turned to him.
"I messed up Kat. I drank to much, Im stupid."
"No youre not love." Trixie snapped her eyes open and stared right at Klaus as he smiled and watched her shock cross her beautiful face.
"Nik."
"Right here like I said I would be."
"Elijah!"
"Out venturing on his own. I told him youd call when you felt better. Sleep, you need it." Klaus held his arms out and as she crawled over to him she wrapped her arms around his waist and laid her head on his chest before falling back asleep, leaving him to smile at her tiny form next to his. He laid his head back against the head board while she slept away her drinking binge and Stefan and Katherine talked in the next room. Klaus knew soon they would have to start leaving if he was going to make time like he wanted but for now he was just worried about taking care of Trixie.
The afternoon came upon the fast and as Trixie woke up after only four hours of sleep she yawned and stretched before realizing that someone was watching her and holding her. She growled a bit as she tensed up but when she looked behind her and saw Klaus she smiled and rolled over onto her stomach to look at him better.
"Youre back."
"I said I would come back. I did. What have you been doing since I left love?" Trixie blushed as she went to get up but he stopped her and smiled as she hid her face and started to shake her head.
"I cant say, I was bad. I went off the edge Nik."
"I can see that. Katherine kept the house clean behind you though."
"Oh god Kat! I need to apologize to her, I probably scared the living hell out of her!"
"She'll be fine for a few more minutes. I need to go take care of some business but while I go do that I believe a shower would be the best thing for you."
"You trying to tell me something mister?" She turned and glared at the hybrid as he shook his head chuckling and held his hands up.
"Not at all love, but after getting drunk doesn't a shower usually help with the headache?"
"For humans. But yes. I'll be in there shortly." Klaus nodded as she smiled and hugged him tight before walking to the bathroom and turning on the shower. When he heard her getting in he walked back to the living room and sighed as he noticed Stefan still there and talking with Katherine.
"Now, what do I owe the pleasure of you being here Stefan?" He smiled to him and started to explain what was going on at his house as Trixie took her shower and washed her dirty bloody hair. Katherine was listing to them contently before she groaned at the boring conversation and walked into the bedroom to see about Trix. SHe smiled when she noticed that she was in the shower and as Katherine got her clothes ready for her she could hear Klaus giving Stefan an ultimatum towards his dilemma. Katherine knew Trixie wouldnt like it but she only prayed Trixie would do something before Klaus messed Stefan up bad.
"Kat." Katherine turned to see Trixie walking towards her in her bra and panties as she dried her hair with the towel.
"Trixie. How are you? feeling better?"
"Yeah, if I didnt know any better Id say you were worried about me. The great fearless Katherine scared and worried about a meaningless half breed?"
"Shut up bitch, you know I do care. So you got a headache?"
"Not really. Im just a bit sore from the running I was doing."
"Running? For food or?"
"From my pain. Dont ask. Whats up with you?"
"Nothing really, Stefan is int here talking to Klaus. Hes asking for help for Damon but I think Klaus wants to use him." Trixie rolled her eyes as she slipped on her shorts and grabbed her tee shirt Katherine had put out and walked into the living room smiling as both Stefan and Klaus turned and gaped at her. She grinned as she walked in between them and noticed a glass of blood sitting next to Klaus.
"That for me sweetheart?" SHe smiled as he shook his head and grinned.
"No, I can get you something fresh later. This is for Stefan, if he proves he needs it."
"Whats going on?"
"He wont help me help Damon."
"I wouldnt either but for the sake of conversation what do you mean exactly?" Stefan groaned as Trixie turned to him and smiled as she caught him glancing over her stomach and the low hanging shorts.
"Uh Damon got bit. He needs a cure."
"Oh that pesky werewolf bit huh? Shit I forgot about that. Guess he wont be joining Elena for the next school dance. Be glad though, that means you will have her all to yourself."
"I dont want Elena to myself if it means I lose my brother Trixie." she glanced to the vampire as he sighed and ran his hand over his face and through his hair. She smiled as she put her towel down on the counter and walked right in front of him. He glanced up to her as she gently gripped his chin.
"You want to save Damon, I want you to come with me. I know Nik is going to leave and I think you deserve better. Can you do that for me? For me to help you?" Stefan watched as she showed nothing but sincerer words and feelings before he nodded.
"Yes, if you can just help him." She smiled and patted his cheek before staring directly into his eyes and compelling him.
"Stefan, wherever we go, you will follow. I want you to stay with us and not argue. I need you to give me a chance and you will not run do you understand?" Stefan nodded and as Trixie smiled she walked back to Klaus. He grinned to her as she held her hand out and he put the bottle in her hand, pulling her to him a bit before he whispered to her.
"You're too smart for your own good. Hurry back." She nodded but before she put her shirt on she turned and smiled to Katherine. She made sure she had Klaus's attention on her full bare back as she sighed and pretended to be bored.
"Nik, could you let Kat go too please. I know she wants to find Elijah and we dont need her. You only need Stefan...and me of course." Klaus made a noise somewhat noticeable as a grunt but finally smiled as Trixie looked over her shoulder as she pulled her shirt down.
"Huh? Oh yes love. Katherine. You may leave."
"I can go? I mean leave here? Really?"
"Do you want me to rethink my action?" Katherine hugged Trixie tight before she vanished and Trixie smiled to Stefan and Klaus.
"I'll be back before too long. Dont go ruining him Nik. If your going to try to do what I think you are going to do we need him somewhat cooperative."
"I know love. Be careful." Trixie nodded as she blew a kiss tot he guys and vanished out the door with the bottle of Klaus blood. She didnt waste any time in going to the boarding house and as she entered she heard Elena talking to Damon in his room. She sighed as she walked up the stairs and stopped right at his door. Elena was crying and as Trixie heard them kiss and her telling him good bye Trixie rolled her eyes and entered the room, shocking them both.
"What are you doing here?"
"Save your energy and shut up Damon. Here Elena. If you really want to save him, make him drink this." Trixie handed the bottle to Elena and as she smiled and made Damon drink she eyed Trixie with suspicion.
"I thought you said we wouldnt see you anymore."
"Yeah well your ex is a really persistent fucker you know? He came and found me today after a binge. He pleaded with Nik for the cure and I made him give it to me for you. Not for Damon but for you as a favor to Stefan."
"Well where is he at now?" Trixie frowned as she watched Damon sitting up a bit better and waiting for the answer as well.
"Hes paying for that. He will be with Nik for a while, I wouldn't expect to see him home soon. Katherine got out, shes gone to find Elijah and Im going to travel with them."
"With Katherine and Elijah?"
"Maybe some, but mainly Nik and Stefan." Elena frowned as Damon tried to get up and go to Trixie but Elena held him down and shook her head.
"Dont Damon. He chose. She didnt do anything."
"I will call periodically to Katherine, if you need to know anything she will contact you. Im only doing this though cause hes your brother Damon. And youre wrong Elena. Im the one the compelled him to leave with us, I believe it will be for the best. Of course he agreed to it beforehand, so it proves how much he cares for his brother over you. Have a nice day living asshole." Trixie smiled as she gave them the one finger salute and vanished before Damon could get a word out edge wise. She was back at the apartment and before she could comprehend what was going on she saw Stefan with blood bags galore around him, some empty some full, and he was growling as Klaus walked closer to him.
"that's my ripper."
"I leave for almost an hour and you went and broke him! He wont be fun like this now."
"He will be useful though. Get ready Trixie doll. We must be leaving. I have a lead on where our first wolf pack is going to be and I have high hopes for them when we get there."
"So you want to make hybrids before you give us the family back?"
"I let Elijah live so you could talk to him, but I made a promise that when my tasks were done was when I would reunite you all. My tasks are not done."
"Fine, if this is what it takes. But let me deal with Stefan on the trip please. I dont want him to be someone completely different from who I grew up with."
"Love, you never seen him in the 20's. Whatever makes you happy though, but he will do what I say."
"To an extent Nik." He glared at her and as he blurred himself towards her she smiled as he cupped the back of her neck and pressed his nose to her cheek.
"You are the only one to ever talk back to me and not get killed."
"And you know why, because I could kill you before you lay a hand on me. But you love me so its ok."
"I do but im still not sure about it being ok darling." He smiled as he kissed her cheek and she grinned to him. She glanced over to Stefan as she went to get a few things into a book bag for herself. After she was ready, Klaus made sure Stefan had a few blood bags for the road and when they left the apartment Trixie knew it would be a long time before she ever saw Mystic Falls again.