June 25th 2015

Mystic Falls

(Damon POV)

Enzo, Bonnie, Elena, and Lily were all up, and me, at 6 AM. So I had cooked breakfast, I made faces on them like I usually do. Pancakes. When we were done, I began to herd them out the door, I had plans for today.

"Come on, up everyone, let's go! Let's go!" They walked to the door and out, Elena walking beside me.

"What's going on Damon?"

"We're going on a road trip. You wanted to bond with Mom? Now is your chance, just make sure to put your seat belt on, it might be a bumpy ride. Guess who's driving." I opened the car door for her, Enzo and Bonnie were in the back. Elena smiled and got in, I'd charged everyone's phones last night while they were sleeping and I got up to feed.

I opened the driver door for Mom, she'd sat in shot gun. "Damon? Are you not driving?"

"Nope, I'm not." I looked at her, smiling. "You are."

(Klaus POV)

"Niklaus! What was that phone call about?" I looked up from the television. The kids were already gone, I'd had my chat with Kai, and sent them on their way. They were going to watch a movie in theatres and Kol had asked me for more cash.

"What?" I said, exasperated. I knew exactly what, I'd listened in. Jackson had called.

"You attacked Oliver."

"If you wanted me not to attack Oliver, you should have said so."

"Oliver is Jackson's Beta, as the wolves say, therefore you should know without having to be told."

"Well you should have made it obvious." I turned back to the TV and Elijah sighed. Suppose I'm getting an earful, especially if Finn knows.

(Jeremy POV)

We were at the movies right now and Kol showed us to the seats he always picks out. The middle ones at the middle row, front row, or back row. Today he chose the front row. He sat down, no food this time, we'd just had breakfast.

We were watching Dope this time. I had forgotten to ask him what the movie was about but so far all movies Kol's picked have been great even if it does have a twist. Kol didn't think so though, he was upset. A few minutes later, after commercials, the movie began.

He's got a video game system? Cool! Pray away the gay? White shit? This is probably a black movie…. Reminds me of my senior year at high school. I chuckled, feeling bad for Malcolm.

"Reminds me of Nik." Kol whispered, laughing.

When the gun shot went off I jumped, I hadn't been expecting that even though they're a freaking gang! I don't want to watch that! Though you can tell he likes that girl. I didn't get to catch her name. They got drugs in their backpack? I heard Kol chuckling. I remember school days in Denver... I think it's Denver.

"Gangster land." Kol whispered. Oh shit. RUN!

I sighed in relief that they didn't get caught. Instead he found his iPhone. What he was tracking them with. Please tell me none of them are his dad. I think he'll take any girl who will have sex with him. Wow. She's a horrible driver. But I could hear Tyler and Kol laughing. Kai had chuckled. What does it take to make him laugh?

Please let him get a great interview. It would mean so much to him. I know I need to get into college. Whoa. Their freaking geniuses. This movie is awesome. Now that's what I call a party! I looked at Kol and back at the movie. You're going to get caught at some point! Stop doing it at the school! What the hell is wrong with you? Hey I know that girl. I chuckled again at Malcolm's friends. Man. I knew it! Do something!… He's a genius. They're all brilliant. I love this movie.

"Love the music." Tyler said, standing up and stretching. "What's next Kol?" Kol pulled him back into his seat.

"Wait for the movie to be over Ty Ty." Tyler glared at him.

"Dude, don't call me that."

"Klaus does." Tyler looked away from Kol and back at the movie.

(Kai POV)

People entered on stage before one spoke. As always it was a whole brand new group, no actors were reprising.

"Now fair Hippolyta, our nuptial hour Draws on apace; four happy days bring in Another moon: but, O, methinks how slow This old moon wanes!..."

"Remember no mistakes!"

"I like that guy, he reminds me of you Kol." Tyler said.

"Shush, their still going at it." Kol nodded in thanks before encouraging his actors.

"Kol, I don't think I like this play." Jeremy complained.

"Actually I thought it was funny." I replied.

"Well Jeremy, it's just a play."

"It's 'he did fly' not 'did he fly'! Try it again. I expect better." Kol demanded before they went on.

This time Kol had hit a few people for making mistakes. Jeremy and Tyler watched in silence. I waited for the play to continue.

Kol fixed a few more mistakes before they all bowed and were dismissed.

"Remember! Don't be seen or it's the death of you. Thank you for your mediocre performance."

"Kol!" Jeremy shook his head. "It was a great performance."

(Kol POV)

I was rather disappointed in my actors but at least my audience liked it. We were now in the living room, watching commercials. Okay we were really watching TV. Last time on Total Drama, Lindsey had been kicked off but she had given Heather a long cussing out that no one had ever done on the show before.

The Wand. Chooses The Wizard. Whoa. Does it work? I don't think it does. You're not supposed to say it out loud! Magic isn't real? I beg to differ. My mother was a witch. He's got to be lying about yelling that long.

The Ape. Why is the bell wearing glasses? Oh ho! Darwin! Her high five is hilarious. That is disgusting. Break it! Break her trophy! Friends don't pretend to be your friend!

It's... a horror movie... This is going to be predictable. Still love Izzy and Leshawna. Looks like Chef. How would you get such a good picture of a killer?! See? It's Chef. Ha Ha! In her FACE! That was awesome, even if predictable. DJ got kicked off? That's horrible.

"Adventure time, come on grab your friends. We'll go to a very distant land. Jake the dog and Finn the human the fun will never end. It's Adventure Time." I sang the song perfectly this time! Yay for me!

This is funny. Funniest princess ever. That's a banana, not a phone. That is weird. Whoa. Cool. Is he dead?! Why does no one know that's the ICE king? Finally. Bad joke Finn. Swamp of embarrassment? Baby Finn? That was funny, kind of.

(Rebekah POV)

"Why do you want to watch this movie?" Nik asked.

"Because it's inspiring and you haven't watched a movie with me this week. Next week it's Letters To Juliet." Nik looked at me before rolling his eyes and back to the movie screen.

Why wasn't the movie making sound? Is there something wrong? No there it goes. I remember riding on a train. That was kind of fun. But for so long? It's become dull.

"How long is this movie?"

"Two hours. Be quiet." He chuckled before going quiet. I gasped when I read the note. Wilhelm died? That's horrible. Nik smirked at me.

"April Young." Wait... that was her husband wasn't it? I feel horrible for her. Heart attack. I'm happy she can support her. Did she just say Louse? I hate him and that man. What? Am I just supposed to believe what you say?

Part Two? This is a play? Not bad. It's like Gone With The Wind but hopefully less tragic. Why everyone is so obsessed with tragedies I won't understand. How many years have passed? Have years passed?

The score reminds me of that play. Whoa. That's amazing. I love nature for that reason. Attraction to the villain? Their drunk. Werewolves?

Oh no. They're having a fight. Um... she's watching the internet. Okay. Klaus! The director is Klaus! Santa Klaus? I chuckled and looked over at Nik. He was smirking himself but I couldn't tell if he was seething or laughing.

What's going on? Is she being fired? Their role playing. It's very strange to be watching people trying to learn their lines in a movie. It's weird. I chuckled at the end of the scene.

You shouldn't drive if it's going to rain. Why did she run up the stairs? To watch. I hope she can do it. I don't know what to hope for. Just that she doesn't get in an accident. It is making me feel high.

A movie? Inside a movie? That's... weird but interesting. That's horrible! She's great. What? No! Did she win? Their going to crash aren't they?

Are they role playing again? Yep. Okay. They slept. And went down the wrong path. Least it's not a horror movie.

No! I feel bad for her. She's moving away. Are they role playing or what? This is getting confusing and it's playing with my emotions. I've had enough men that do that.

They spent the whole night flattering you. She's high. Oh my gosh, what happened. I grabbed Nick's hand.

"Nik, what happened?"

"She either got lost, died, or left her there." A few weeks later? What happened to her? I should look it up. Epilogue. That means it's coming to an end.

Paparazzi. She got a new assistant. Ugh. I shook my head, disappointed in her. She went to Tokyo! Bitch.

Please tell me I'm not watching the play. Still reminds me of Gone With The Wind. That's good.

She's a horrible person. I like that man. Their doing the play! This is awesome! I hope she does well. Do I get to watch? No.

"Kristen Stewart? Why do I remember that name Nik?"

"Panic Room? Caroline? Twilight? One of her other movies? Publicity?"

"The movie is over?" He stood up but I grabbed his arm. "Wait, Niky. Wait until the movie is over please? For me?" he looked down at me and nodded.

"For you sister." he sat back down. "Love the score, right?"

"Agreed, though most of it reminded me of Gone With The Wind."

"It wasn't a tragedy. But I am curious as to why she did disappear."

"Loved the movie though."

"Oh, certainly. If that's your style."

(Klaus POV)

"Kara, how is he? How is Van?" I asked. I'd left Rebekah at home for some alone time with Stefan so I could have some alone time with Kara. She was still suspicious but slowly she was getting over it. Which I was thankful for.

"He's okay. Thank you for asking, Nik." I nodded.

"Is there anything else I can do for either you or your children?"

"Nothing that I can think of. We are doing fine. How are you doing? What happened to those vampires?"

"They will be either killed or exiled. Your choice really. It was your son who got attacked. Had I known it was going to happen, I would have killed them before they had the chance." I looked at her, frowning. She blinked.

"Would you really? For a witch? Who opposes your choice of regent?" I nodded.

"Yes, it doesn't matter if you disagree with me. You are a part of this community. You are a strong hold for the witches, not to mention you're an Elder. As I've learned before, an Elder is to be respected." I smiled at her. She smiled back at me.

"I've work to do, but Nik, thank you so much for what you did for Van." She kissed my cheek and I froze in shock before slowly beaming. I bowed my head.

"My pleasure, Mrs. Nguyen." She chuckled, actually chuckled at that. She beamed herself.

"See you tomorrow?"

"Definitely." I nodded. She walked off to go to work. I walked out of the store before heading over to Davina's. I'd bought groceries for her and Tim. Enough food and drinks to fill up the fridge, freezer, pantry, and cabinets were to be filled with spices and such. The bottom cabinets were to have pots and pans. I'd bought the basics for her kitchen. I'd also bought her bedroom some things and her bathroom some things. Everything I could think of that she should need. I knocked on Davina's door.

"Davina! I brought you necessities. I assure you will find them to your liking. No junk foods, nothing like that. All healthy foods, considering your pregnant. Does Marcellus know? I'm supposing he doesn't. How often does he come over?"

"Klaus? What is all that?"

"It's for your apartment. You have salads, soups, bread. All the healthy foods, I even brought eggs! How do you like it?"

"How am I supposed to pay for all that?"

"Answer my questions first, then I'll answer yours." I smirked at her and she sighed. "What? Elijah would call this 'generosity' or something like that. I suppose you should be grateful… I mean you should be happy." I smiled wider at her.

"What the heck is wrong with you?" She asked, laughing. I shrugged.

"Lots of people ask that question. I say to them that there's nothing wrong with me but there's something wrong with them. You are an exception. I don't want you to starve nor do I want Tim to starve. You do realize your a human right? Even if you are a witch?"

"I'll begin to answer your questions but you have to let me put all these groceries away by myself. Got it? That's how I'm going to pay for this."

"Manual labour for a pregnant female? Not on my watch, sweetheart." I began to put away her things for her. "Your payment is respecting me enough to say thank you and to answer my questions. How is that?" She sighed and sat on the couch. "By the way, your electric, plumbing, and house bills have been paid." I smiled at her as I put the freezer foods in the freezer.

"At least Marcel cares about what I want. You do whatever you please."

"The difference between me and my son." I beamed at her before quickly getting back to work.

"Which question do you want me to answer first?"

"Does Marcellus know you are pregnant? How often does he come over?"

"Marcel… doesn't know it yet. I would like you to not tell him. I want to tell him." I nodded in understanding. "He comes over at least once a day."

"Do you want him to come over more often?"

"No! I wish he'd come less often. I do realize I'm still a human, even if I am a witch."

"I wish I could keep Marcellus from coming over but he loves you and you know… you can't keep this from him forever. He's going to find out the instant your stomach gets to be too big and then it'd be too late to tell him yourself. Marcel's not dumb. I'd give him… until your third month of pregnancy to figure it out."

"I know Klaus. Don't you think I know that?"

"Do you think he would be mad when he finds out? If he hears that heartbeat he will figure it out sooner than later."

"I don't know what to think. I don't know why I'm not telling him. I'll tell him… tomorrow. It would look bad if you knew before he did."

"I suppose I agree with that." I closed the freezer and opened the fridge before putting things inside it.

"Are you sure about making me regent Klaus? I think I should ask for the witches decision."

"Either you are regent or Esther is regent. Preferably you are. Just tell them you know how to take me down or something. Davina, do you want to know how to woo your audience? Your people?"

"Yes?"

"Listen to them. When you know what they want, tell them what they want to hear. Now to actually do what they want is up to you. I know this because I have been in charge of a lot of activities before. I have to do the same thing with my siblings. Or I did. That was a long time ago."

We were in silence for a while as I put things away and she sat on the couch watching me. Soon all the things I'd bought were put away. Davina and Tim should be fine for a month at most. Depends on how much they eat actually.

"Well if you are done talking then I suppose I should get going. How is Tim?"

"Tim? Tim has five days before he's either accepted or denied. I'm getting anxious about it. If he's denied then… I don't know what we're going to do." She looked at the floor. She was crying. I vamped over to the couch and sat down next to her. I wrapped my arm around her shoulder, pulling her in closer to me.

"Shush, Davina. Do you really think Marcel and I would let you get lost in that dumb human world? I would support you. I have money to give my family their every wish and beyond. You know, in a way, you are Marcel's daughter. In which case you are also my responsibility. Marcel would also help you. I know he would." I smiled at her and she sighed, wiping her tears away.

"Thank you for the support Klaus."

"Hmm. How does Tim make money for the apartment you two live in?"

"We barely get by." She looked out her window where you could see one of the pools of the apartment complex. "I wish I could work but no one would hire me because-"

"I know why, sweetheart. No need to explain. Are you feeling better?" She nodded. I turned on the television and turned it to a channel for comedy. "Anytime you need someone, I am just a call away." I kissed her cheek before getting up. She smiled up at me.

"Thank you Klaus, for everything." I nodded.

"For you Davina." I walked out of her apartment and went to find Hayley. Lately she seemed lonely.

(Caroline POV)

'In conclusion…' I finished my essay for one of my classes before sighing in relief. There. All of my homework is done. Tomorrow is Friday, then it's a two day break… which will be used for studying. All I have to remember is that this is going to be worth it. It will be worth it.

I put my papers away and picked up one of my text books before beginning to read. I'd read five chapters of each book before getting some rest. Then it's back off to my other campus for classes. I wonder what Elena and Bonnie are doing. Need to focus.

(Tyler POV)

Today had been awesome. It had been fun. I'd taken a bath and Daddy had been waiting with a bottle of blood. He offered it to me and, instead of letting last night repeat, I drank it myself. He kissed my forehead before leading me to a bedroom where Jeremy was already in bed. I looked up at him.

"Where are Kol and Kai?"

"In their own bed. Do not worry lil' mate. Everything is okay. Are you ready for bed?" Like I had a choice. Though that's kind of funny. I nodded. He kissed my cheek and gave me a hug. I hugged him back before going to get in bed… with Jeremy… this is weird…

(Damon POV)

"That was fun Damon." Mom said. She'd driven the way to and back. She'd had a hard time but she managed it.

"That drive had everything you'd need for any situation. Without accidents. We'll have another drive tomorrow but somewhere different this time. I'm glad you had fun."

"Damon, I noticed we went to Atlanta." Elena said, walking into the room with dinner. Which was… pizza? "I remember the first time we went there." She smiled at me and I smiled back.

"Glad you do. Did you enjoy the restaurant?"

"Vortex Bar and Grill or something like that? Yeah, they had good food."

"Especially the burgers. Though that's practically all they sold." Bonnie came in with soda.

"Can I help ladies?" Mom stood up and walked over and soon everyone had a plate of pizza, left over french fries, and a cup of soda. "After dinner I might have a spot of tea and then off to bed." Mom said over dinner.

"I'm just going to bed. It's been a long day." Bonnie yawned.