It's been a few days, sorry I wasn't able to update this sooner. I know it's been mostly feels and good stuff for this story so far, but I should warn you it will get rather dark. I haven't gotten to that part yet, but it's coming. I appreciate all of you who read and review, it's great to hear what you think.

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Chapter 5

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The next few days were a blur. Klaus had reasonable expectations for what they would be facing, and they prepared both houses as best they could. They set up traps and spells guarding the homes and yards, everyone aware of their placement in case they should find themselves in a situation. Everyone had found common ground in preparing for their mutual enemies. Klaus and Elijah were even training everyone who wanted how to be a better fighter. Nobody argued, and most everyone participated because they all felt that something was coming. It was only a matter of time.

The night of their dinner Klaus had explained to everyone about Dalia, and their sister Freya, who had tried to help Finn against them in New Orleans. He didn't know how powerful Dalia was or anything like that, but he knew she was drawn to Hope in a powerful way. She had to be something different, because she had been alive for a very long time, possibly even immortal.

He also knew that Freya was very powerful herself, and despite her history still seemed to follow Dalia. Rebekah had also explained to everyone about their sisterly reunion in the magical prison she visited. They weren't sure exactly why Freya had decided to side with Finn, but Elijah seemed certain it was about Hope.

It was odd that Rebekah was no longer a vampire, but an original witch, and not immortal. Her appearance at first had been awkward, seen as she had a different body. Despite it all though, she was so much happier and actually not that bad to be around.

The dinner was actually pretty enjoyable for everyone. These two families intended to get along and work together. How hard could it be?

When Damon awoke that morning he knew something was wrong. When he looked over at Bonnie she was sweating profusely and thrashing around on the bed next to him.

"Bonnie wake up." He partially yelled as he grabbed her open hand. When their hands met she snapped awake and began crying as she buried her head in his chest.

"It's ok Bon, I'm here." Damon reassured her as he stroked her hair behind her head pulling her as close as he could.

"It felt so real Damon." She cried into his chest. "It felt too real."

"What did Bonnie? Tell me what you saw."

"There were these two witches that were fighting against just me in the woods, and then they were interrupted by something dark, almost like a black cloud that rushed through them disrupting their spells. When the two women realized what was happening they began frantically pushing spells in the direction the cloud came from. They were so afraid. When the blackness finally broke I saw five figures in black cloaks that were walking together in perfect sync, hands outstretched towards the women as the two of them screamed in pain. I woke up as soon as I felt someone grab my hand and a sudden power surge through my body as a bright white light flashed around me. Then I woke up." Bonnie narrated her dream. She wasn't crying anymore, but Damon could sense that she was even more on edge than she had been since this whole situation began.

"Dalia and Freya?" Damon asked, referring to the two women in her dream.

"I'm not sure. I couldn't really see their faces. Sounds possible though." She replied.

"And the five douche bags?" Damon asked with a sarcastic anger in his voice.

"I have no idea. They were shadow. So dark Damon." Bonnie replied in a frightened voice. Damon hated that she was right back in the middle of things, fighting for her life once again.

"Well, I'm gonna bet this wasn't just any dream. We should probably let everyone know." Damon concluded and kissed the top of her head before making his way to the door.

When Damon walked into the dining area of the boarding house he found only Caroline sitting at the table drinking her coffee.

"Follow me Blondie." Damon suggested as he walked by her towards the front door, not bothering to ask where Stefan was.

"Okay?" She responded hesitantly, but followed him anyways.

When they got outside Damon saw Elena sitting out on the porch. He thought to bring her along, but she hadn't been much help where he was concerned lately. So he made his way over to Klaus's house after giving her a slight nod of his head. Caroline followed in silence, obviously understanding the nature of the relationship he had with Elena now.

He walked through the front door of the house the Originals had made their home and kept going until he reached the living/dining area of the house. When he walked in he saw Klaus, Elijah, and Camille sitting around the table in silence.

"Good morning Damon, ever heard of knocking?" Klaus asked sarcastically.

"I'm here with news, or what might count as news these days. Bonnie had a dream." Damon responded taking a seat at the end of the table across from Klaus. Caroline took the seat to Damon's left without a word.

"She had a dream or a vision?" Elijah asked curiously.

"I'm thinking both?" Damon replied.

"Well then, let's hear it." Klaus suggested with a wave of his hand indicating for Damon to continue.

Damon went on repeating what Bonnie had told him, filling in what he thought it to mean as well. Partway through, Rebekah came in and took a seat as quietly as she could. Damon continued speaking without interruption until his account was finished.

"I believe you are probably right Damon. This has to be a vision. Even without the faces known of the two witches, they are most certainly Dalia and Freya." Camille suggested before anyone spoke.

"Alright, say this is a vision of what is to come. What have we learned?" Rebekah asked, hoping for someone to possibly fill in a little of what she missed.

"Well if it's real, then they will both be here at the same time, and they obviously aren't working together." Caroline suggested.

"That's good. That's what I had hoped for." Klaus spoke up. "What else?"

"These other individuals seem very dark. So whatever happened at the end of Bonnie's dream wasn't their doing. The bright white light most likely wouldn't have come from something that dark." Elijah contributed.

"Bonnie was alone. She said she was fighting them by herself. I can't imagine what would stop me from being there with her." Damon said in a daze, he couldn't decide if he had said that out loud or if he was talking to himself.

"Then that is something we need to figure out too." Caroline responded answering Damon's inner debate.

"She's probably right. I am going to do a little reading, make sure everyone else hears about this dream. Damon is right, it is definitely important." Klaus said before rising from his chair and leaving the room.

Elijah excused himself next and Damon decided it was time to leave as well. He got up from the table and Caroline followed him as he made his way back out the front door.

"Why would you bring me? Why didn't you go find Stefan or Alaric or why not bring Elena?" Caroline asked curiously as they made their way across the lawn to the boarding house.

"I needed someone level headed on my side. Don't read too much into it Blondie. I trust you, isn't that enough?" Damon responded in his defensive tone.

"Yeah Damon, I'm just surprised is all." She said flatly with her straight face.

"I thought we said we were going to try being friends?" Damon asked seriously as he looked over to her when they reached the steps.

"You're absolutely right. Thanks Damon." Caroline responded as they made their way through the door.

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When they entered the house, they found the rest of the gang sitting in the living room except for Bonnie.

"Where's Bonnie?" Damon asked before getting into the situation.

"In the shower, she'll be out soon." Stefan replied from his seat on the couch.

"I'll go grab her, and then we'll fill you all in." Damon said with a smirk as Caroline gave him a shove. Everyone else rolled their eyes and looked very impatient.

"He will be back in a couple minutes, not taking time for fun. Won't he Damon?" Caroline suggested in his direction with her serious tone.

"You guys are no fun. Alright, be right back." Damon responded with a sigh before making his way up the stairs.

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I have been working on a lot of different stuff recently, but I have a lot written for this so I will hopefully be able to update real soon. I haven't even gotten to future/past stuff yet. Anyways thanks for reading and I hope you liked it.