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I believe that in this chapter is revealed my favorite couple of the series(Klaroline ftw!)
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Title song: 'Entr'acte' by the Cinematic Orchestra
He placed his hands to her head,softly. Only to touch her. To take the pain away. He took a deep breath.
''Now,you remember. Everything.''
She drew a big gasp and almost fell. But Klaus was holding her and grabbed her tightly. The images run through her mind in light speed. Now she remembered. All of it. Every moment every touch every kiss every smile every word every promise. Her eyes filled with tears.
It was like she was torn in two. One part of her self longed to feel his arms around her again and the other to run,run as far and as away she could, to stop her mind from thinking what had happened.
''How could you've...you were...god I wish I never remembered... she broke Klaus's grip and took a few steps away from them All those years,Elijah,you drew away everything from me. Why?What did I do to you? That's why I remembered you. I knew you. I know you since I was human. And all those words meant nothing to you... no wonder why I couldn't completely give my heart and mind to someone,always something hold me back...you hold me back...''
''Irene please,look at me he made the distance between them smaller,before she could do anything he grabbed from her elbows I wouldn't have done anything if it wasn't absolutely necessary. You know me better than anyone, do you believe that I did what I did and enjoy it?You think that low of me?You believe I didn't do it all because I love more than anything?''
''I don't know anything anymore. I thought I did,but I don't.'' her voice was cold,no sentiment,no feeling whatsoever. Damon spoke.
''I think it's time we leave,let's not make this a bigger deal than it already is.'' Irene looked back at him
''You knew too. He told you and you knew. And you didn't say anything. I though I was your friend,I trusted you Damon... she looked at Stefan Both of you! Why? Why didn't you say anything?''
''Irene, I need you to...''
''No!I heard enough of your lies... I just want to leave. I'll take the first plane tomorrow morning. Don't come and search for me she looked all of them you won't find me,and I don't want you to find me.''
''Rene,let me take you to your place,please.'' Klaus spoke. Before she could refuse,Caroline spoke
''I'll take her. I have car. I'll drive her. Is that okay,Irene?'' she smiled gently. Klaus looked at her with most gratitude.
''Yes,Caroline,thank you.''she answered briefly and the two women left the four men behind them,no more words spoken.
They drove at the inn silently. As the car stopped,Irene faced Caroline.
''Thank you Caroline,you really were a life saver.''
''I know how it is to be in the middle of fire exchange,especially when it involves Originals. I'm glad I was there to help.''
''You know,apart from what Nik has done,he truly cares about you,and before you protest,note that I know him for three hundred years. Give him a chance. He may be many things,but for his feelings he was always honest''
''What about you?You're leaving for good?You're not going to hear what he has to say,to defend himself?''
''For me and Elijah,there too much water under to bridge. We lived together a handful of years but it was like they were erased the moment he was gone. He didn't give me the chance to be there for and with him throughout the danger parts. He chose to leave me behind. No loose ends. Which I understand. But don't share the sentiment.''
''I still believe you should hear him. Maybe you'll change you mind. You are so much better than that horrid woman. God,only the thought of her makes sick.''
''You met Katherine too,huh?Quite the charmer...'' they looked at each other and shared a laugh.
''She was the one to turned me. As a payback to Elena... I'm not saying I don't like being a vampire,but I loathe her so much.''
''Join the club!'' they laughed again.
'' I honestly believe you should hear him out. Elijah has his eloquent way of speaking,but with you he is speechless. I've never seen him like that! So consider it.''
''Only if you do...'' she looked at Caroline teasingly and she smiled.
''Huh,nice one! It's really nice talking with you,you make the other feel very comfortable. And relaxed.''
''Well,like you said I've been involved with Originals for some time,I understand the feeling.''
''I really wished you stayed. Things are so bewildered now,everyone just so different... you are so away from it. Yet,so involved!''
''You are welcome to come at Glasgow or London anytime. I'' be very glad to have you''
''You have places in both cities?''
''I own a house in London,and the one in Glasgow that I currently live is a friend's. I also compelled my self a loft in New York, I own a shared vineyard in Tuscany and I have a very hospitable friend in a Greek island!''
''Wow!You've lived and seen so many parts of the world. I've never been anywhere... Klaus has offered to show me of course,but...''
''He's Nik. I understand. But if were you, I'd consider it. He is quite the tour guide!'' Caroline laughed and Irene as well. She continued
''You are welcome at any of the mentioned places anytime you want. If you need anything,don't hesitate.''
''Thank you Irene. And if there's anything I can do...anytime.'' They said goodbye and Irene left the car.
As she made her way upstairs,she heard someone pacing in her room. You've got to be kidding me
''Elijah, I told you I don't want to hear anything...'' she said entering her room.
Before she froze to her place by what she saw.
''I just got a call from Caroline,she left Irene at the inn a couple minutes ago'' Stefan said to the three men standing in the living room.
''Great,so we call the party off tonight. Klaus,Elijah you can show yourselves out...we had enough of you tonight.'' Damon was a bit on the edge. He really was upset about the whole situation with Irene,and although he knew it was for the best that she found out,it hurt him seeing her hurt.
The Mikaelson brothers looked at each other,no need to say anything,all tired from the events of the evening. The left the house without a word,while Stefan was pouring bourbon in two glasses.
''You think they'll leave her at peace?'' he said,giving the glass to his brother
''Yeah,like the same way we would if that had happened to Elena...'' Damon took the glass and went to his room.
Caroline was almost at her house when an idea came to her mind...''Yeah,why not?'' she immediately turned the car to the empty road and made her way to the inn. Irene could use some company,she thought. They could have a drink while she was packing and the night would flow more easily.
She parked outside after going to a liquor store and getting a bottle of wine. She made her way up,noticed there was no one to the front desk. Then she realized she didn't know which room was it so she turned to go down again and see if there was any list.
Then she noticed that a door was open. The lights were on. She slowly moved to the door to close it.
''Okay,it's okay. Nothing's there. You are just gonna close the door and leave. You're a vampire,what's there to be afraid of?! We're gonna skip the 'Birds' attic scene resemblance and move on!'' As she approached the door she noticed Irene's scarf just a little outside the door.
She slowly opened the door. She took a big gasp and the bottle left her hands. She saw Irene on the floor,unconscious with two red spots on her dress.
She flashed to her side,and rattled her to wake up but nothing. In her fear and agony,she reached her purse and took her phone out. She dialed fast and waited.
''Come on!Answer!''
''To what do I owe the pleasure of your thought,love?'' Klaus spoke on the other side of the line
''Cut the smart comments and come to Irene's inn. Someone broke in!...her breath was fast and shaky Someone shot her Klaus!Come,fast!''
''Is she...?'' his mind was running fast,in dangerous paths.
''Yes!Yes she's alive,just hurry,I can't take the bullets out!'' she cried
''We'll be there shortly,stay in the room. Don't let anyone but us in. Do you understand Caroline?'' His voice was calm,but filled with fear and agony for both of them.
''Yes,just hurry!''
She run to the door,shut it and locked it, then to the open window to do the same. She lifted Irene to her bed and tried to see if she could take the bullets out but they were stuck very well. As she took her hand out from the wound near the heart,there was a knock on the door. She jumped from the fear,and moved hastily to the door. She stood quietly for a moment
''It's us Caroline''
His soft voice said in a whisper behind the door. She quickly unlocked and opened. Elijah,who hadn't said a word throughout the way rushed to Irene's side. Klaus took a moment. He put his hands to Caroline's face and pulled her close.
''Are you okay?'' she could hear the shaken tone in his voice,that his shock wasn't only about what happened to Irene but that herself was the one to find her. She nodded still trembling, and without a second to lose he pulled in his arms and locked her there tightly.
For the first time in the night,she felt safe
''Niklaus...'' Elijah's voice brought him back to the room. He quickly,and unwillingly left Caroline and rushed to his brother's side.
''Small diameter wound. But strong enough to break the chest bone. This isn't an amateur's work. Help me unzip the dress,she'll kill me if I cut it.'' Caroline run to their side and slowly pushed down the top of the dress,revealing Irene chest along with two small holes carved over. Elijah put his finger to the one,trying to pull it out. Suddenly he took it out.
''What happened?'' a shaky Caroline asked ''Why didn't you take it out?''
''It burned me..not vervain... it's like..''
''Werewolf venom.'' Klaus said,putting his finger on the wound. Moments later he took it out with a small wooden bullet. Caroline's hand approached but Klaus was faster.
They saw Irene draw a big gasp of air. Her breath got shallow very fast. She couldn't understand what was happening. She tried to fight them off. Elijah took her hand.
''Look at me. Just me. It's gonna be okay. Irene...here.'' He place the other hand to her head and looked at Klaus.
''You're enormously lucky to be alive,love... the other it too close to the heart though. I might make more damaged by try to get it out.''
''And what exactly do you suggest brother?To leave it there?'' Elijah tone was off the rails,but tried to remain calm for Irene's sake.
''Get me a knife to see better the place of the bullet.'' Caroline's jaw dropped but quickly searched to the room and found one. She handed it over,holding her breath. Irene looked terrified
''Rene I know it's going to hurt, I need you to stay as still as possible. Caroline hold her down,put all your strength on her.''
''Look at me...'' Elijah's voice made her head turn. Her mind was too focused on the wooden bullet that was scratching her heart. ''It's fine. It will hurt but you did the worst part.''
''You don't have a wooden bullet steamed in werewolf venom scratching you heart. Don't speak like you know how it feels!'' she said,clenching her teeth.
''It feels like I do,trust me on that''
''It hurts Elijah...I can't...'' she couldn't control her breath well
''Now,that we discussed what everybody feels...Rene take a deep breath,it'll be over in a sec. I've become an expert in bullet removing over the years,no reason to be scared!Mystic Falls loves shooting vampires!'' his tone gave a lighter atmosphere but was washed away as the bladed slash her chest.
It felt like every cell in her body was screaming off. It was hard to stay still.
''Keep her down...okay, I got it,it's gonna hurt like hell, Rene be the brave girl I know you are. Deep breath and don't breath out.
Nobody make a move ''
He glanced momentarily at Caroline and Elijah. One move and she could have been gone. ''You ready? Big breath...'' she shut her eyes,focusing on Elijah's hand on hers. If that was her last moments,at least he was there. His moves were fast.
Momentarily her breath was lost,and in the same minute was back. She inhaled like she never had before. Everybody sighed in relief. Caroline's eyes filled quickly with tears.
''The venom is spreading...'' Klaus moved fast,took an empty glass and with the knife cut the inside of his palm. The blood flowed fast and half filled the glass. He went by her side,as Caroline got up, and lifted her head a bit. She drank it fast,and as the wound from the venom disappeared so did the one from the knife.
Elijah had stand up the moment the bullet was out. He put his hand against the wall and leaned forward. It felt like he had lost his life and he just got it back. Caroline placed a hand in his shoulder and smiled encouraging.
''She's okay. She'll be okay.''
''Rene,how do you feel?'' Klaus asked worryingly
''You mean,beside the fact that I nearly died,you cut my sternum open to take a bullet with deadly werewolf venom and an original vintage dress destroyed?Fantastic!''
''Okay,you're pissed about the dress... he looked at the others she is great!No worries!''
They laughed briefly,still sighing in relief.
''Nik we have a problem.'' he looked at her confused '' the man who did this. He wasn't just a vampire hunter. He was one of the Five.''
