I DO NOT OWN VAMPIRE DIARIES OR THE CHARACTERS.
Music Credit: "Skyfall" – Adele

Chapter Twenty-Three:

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'This is the end.
Hold your breath and count to ten.
Feel the earth move and then hear my heart burst again.

For this is the end – I've drowned and dreamt this moment.
So overdue, I owe them.
Swept away, I'm stolen.'
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It's been a couple of months and Elijah and I have quickly fallen into a comfortable rhythm in New Orleans. Klaus would send cryptic messages my way and I would have to decipher them and work on the spell for him. He wants a spell that will unlock his werewolf side. The problem is – you need the doppelganger for that. That's something we are definitely lacking. There is a loophole in every spell. I think I finally found one for this one.

Elena was a Gilbert. So, Gilbert blood might help along the process. It's not an exact match, so we need something more powerful than the original spell calls for. Klaus is keeping me in the dark for a lot of this. My job is to perfect the spell for him – nothing more. I'm not performing the spell. I refuse to hurt anyone. It's not worth it. No one should die for something so trivial.

After hours and staring at different grimoires, I finally worked it out. The wording seems sound. I'm still really new when it comes to Latin incantations. I texted Klaus the spell and waited for a reply. I didn't have to wait long. My phone started going off.

"Hello love, nice work." He complimented.

"Thank you. Let me know if it works. If you found a power source as strong as you say you have, I don't see why it wouldn't work." I told him. Apparently, he's found an old tombstone that's filled with a powerful witch's blood. It's supposed to thousands of years old.

"I will love. I appreciate you doing this. If it works out, you'll be back in Mystic Falls in no time." He assured me. I hung up. My heart did back-flips. Things are great with Elijah, but I miss Damon. It feels like Elijah and I have been married for ages. It's comfortable and I would have no problem staying here, if it weren't for Damon. I love him so much, it hurts. My body craves his touch and I can't have it. It's been months since I've seen his face. It's been way too long. As much as I like whatever this is with Elijah, I don't think it'll continue after I leave. I know I'm young, but I want to settle down with someone. It's what I've always wanted.

Damon's POV

I tossed my emptied blood bag to the side. No matter how hard I've tried, I can't keep my mind off of Bonnie. We barely talk and I picture her face every time I close my eyes.

I've given up on Stefan. I'm letting Lexi and Caroline deal with him. I don't have the patience to deal with his bullshit right now. He refuses to stop acting like a child, so I'll let him have his tantrum.

Klaus' POV

I killed a werewolf, a vampire, and drained the Gilbert boy. I watched the blood drain out of the tombstone. I closed my eyes and relished in the surge of power flowing through my veins. I can feel it coursing through my body. It worked. I can feel my body shifting under the full moon.

Bonnie's POV

I looked at my phone. I don't recognize this number, but it's probably Klaus. "Hello?"

"Bonnie? It worked the spell worked. Klaus is a hybrid." His other witch explained.

"That's great. I still haven't completely worked out the formula for making his hybrids. Based off of everything he had to go through for his transformation, I doubt a bit is going to be enough. I think the blood is key. You'll probably need Gilbert blood for it to work." I told her.

"That actually makes sense." She agreed. "I've gotta go help clean up. I'm sure you'll hear from Klaus soon enough." She hung up. I stared at my phone before going to find Elijah.

"It worked." I told him. He smiled.

"Good. I'm tired of my brother's obsession. Don't tell him I said that." He warned. I laughed and kissed him. He brought me to his lap and we watched the stars for awhile.

I stretched and looked around, feeling alert. My eyes finally landed on Klaus. He beamed at me.

"You did it, love." He smiled. He picked me up and hugged me. I hugged him back after a few seconds. I don't think I've ever seen him this… happy. It's new.

"Did your witch tell you about the blood?" I asked him. He nodded.

"It turns out the Gilbert boy has a supernatural ring that brings you back to life after a supernatural death. I think that will come in handy for me, later." He explained. I nodded.

"You can't keep killing him." I told him.

"He'll come back to life. Is it really that big of a deal?" He asked.

"Yes, Klaus. You can't do that. I can spell a container of his blood to replenish itself. Death doesn't have to continue in this cycle." I tried.

"Alright, love. If that works, you can have your way. Otherwise, we do things my way."

"Fine."

"He's outside. Let's go see him, shall we?" He led me to him. "Jeremy?" He asked, shaking the boy awake. He's not really a boy – he's more of a man. I've seen him around before, but he moved. "I need more of your blood."

"Are you going to kill me again?"

"No, not yet." Klaus smirked. I shook my head. After taking some blood and testing a few different spells, I was finally able to successfully spell an empty water bottle. It's not the nicest vessel, but it gets the job done. "Thank you." He hugged me, again. He hovered over my lips, but I shook my head. "Not even once?" He asked. "I'll take you home tomorrow. You've fulfilled your end of things. If you ever need anything in the future, you have my guaranteed protection." He assured me.

"Thank you. Maybe once." I gave him. He smirked and kissed me. It was nice, but I didn't feel anything for him. "Satisfied?" I asked. He nodded. "Okay. Take Jeremy home. I'm going to sleep." I told him. I went back upstairs and laid down. I pulled out my phone and called Damon.

"Hello," he answered in a bored voice.

"We did it, Damon. I'll be back in Mystic Falls tomorrow." I promised him.

"Don't tease me, Bonnie." He warned.

"I'm not teasing. I'll be there. I love you."

"I love you, too." He breathed. I smiled and put my phone away. I closed my eyes, for the first time in a long while, I feel hopeful.

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'Skyfall is where we start, a thousand miles and poles apart.
Where worlds collide and days are dark – you may have my number.
You can take my name, but you can never have my heart.

Let the skyfall.
(Let the skyfall.)
When it crumbles,
(When it crumbles…)
We will stand tall.
(We will stand tall.)
Face it all together, at skyfall.'
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A/N: Hey guys, sorry if this seems a bit rushed. Major twist next chapter. I'm insanely excited for it. You have no idea. Much love.
-Anneryn