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The dynamic between Sara and the Originals will start to increase. The whole Mikaelson family is honestly my favourite characters in this show. And soon there will be some characters from the Originals, as you saw a hint of in an earlier chapter.

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Chapter 8

The sleek black Mercedes-Benz sped through the town and out to the Boarding House. She walked into the house mere seconds behind Stefan. She noticed how tense her relatives were, so she moved further into the room. She ignored Damon's outstretched arm trying to stop her. She halted half way between the two young vampires and the Original.

"Elijah." She nodded at him.

"Hello Sara, Stefan." He answered.

"He has Elena." Damon told them.

Elijah corrected him. "Actually she's with Rebekah. As you can imagine, my sister is just dying to tear her throat out. So. If you want to save Elena's life, I need you to help stop my mother."

"I'm a little embarrassed to admit, but when it comes to killing thousand year old resurrected witches, I'm a little rusty." All Sara could think about was how her dad really needed to shut up.

Elijah, however, seemed to take Damon's attitude in stride. "Yes, unfortunately, even when killed my mother doesn't seem to want to stay dead. Not with the spirits of nature on her side."

"They're not on her side." Sara told him, to which he raised an eyebrow. His eyes roved up and down the girl. He was very intrigued by her and he thought her extremely beautiful. He didn't miss how her heart sped up as he studied her.

Stefan didn't miss it either. He didn't like the way the Original was looking at his niece. "So, what are we supposed to do?" He asked to bring Elijah's attention back to him and Damon.

Elijah did not let his irritation show when his focus turned to Stefan. "The witches that released my mother, she's drawing her power from their bloodline, that line needs to be broken."

"Broken?" Stefan asked. He'd completely missed how his niece tensed up at the phrase. Damon didn't miss it though.

"Ya, he means." He gestured his hand as if slitting his throat. He watched his daughter carefully, trying to see how she'd react.

"You want us to kill them?" Stefan asked.

Elijah was now playing with something on the mantle, feigning interest. "You know I'd do it myself, but I have absolutely no idea where they are. Besides, seeing me, they would immediately know my intent." He turned his attention to Damon. His eyes were hard and his voice was frosty. "They won't expect to be harmed by the likes of you. In any case you have until six minutes after nine to find them."

"Oh, how super specific of you." Damon snarked.

"Shut up." Sara said towards her father. "The moon will be full at 9:07." The three men had raised eye brows. "I keep track of these things, you know, witch and all."

"She's correct, if you cannot stop my mother before then, Rebekah will kill Elena. So we all have our timeline?" Elijah regarded the two men. He nodded. "I suggest you get started." He started walking out of the house.

He halted when he heard Sara speak. "Elijah, I may have an idea, just give me a moment. I will meet you outside." He seemed very confused by her words, but he did as he was asked and gave her a minute with her family.

"I think I can stop this, without killing the witch." She told her dad before he could speak.

"How?" Stefan asked.

Sara shrugged. "It's too complicated to get into, but I know what killing Bonnie's mom will mean for both of you, for both of your relationships with Elena and the Scooby gang." She shook her head. "I don't know if it will work, so you boys will be the back up plan." She started walking towards to exit.

Damon held on to her arm. "You are not getting involved."

"It's too late, Dad." She nodded her head at Stefan, who moved beside Damon ready to pull him back if he had too. "Just wait till the last minute. If I fail, you can't."

She wretched her arm from Damon's grasp and to her surprise he allowed her to. She quickly grabbed her jacket and met Elijah outside.

"May I ask how you plan to save my family?" He inquired, as they got into her car.

She stared out at the fading light for a moment longer before answering him. "We'll need your brothers and I need to speak to Rebekah."

She drove towards the Mikaelson Mansion. Elijah picked up his phone, calling his sister and putting it on speaker.

"What can I do for you, darling brother?"

"Not for me dear Rebekah, Sara needed to speak to you." Elijah said. He motioned for her to speak.

"Would you give up some privacy if it meant saving your family's lives?" Sara asked.

Elijah turned to her confused and Rebekah remained silent for a moment.

"What exactly do you mean?" Her voice was hard, even over the phone Sara could tell she looked very confrontational.

"I can turn into more than just a wolf. I can shift into anyone. Problem is, it's hard to act as someone else, especially if I don't know them." Elijah looked curious and he noticed how she was nervously tapping at the steering wheel. "However, I can unlock memories."

They both gave Rebekah a moment to contemplate this. "Continue."

"I can physically become someone from seeing them. If I shift while touching someone I will gain all of their memories. But, if I'm holding something of theirs, I can gain all the memories contained in that object. Say jewelry or a shirt." She took a deep breath and looked over at Elijah. He nodded for her to continue. "I swore long ago, to never invade someones privacy without their consent, unless absolutely necessary."

Elijah spoke next. "Rebekah, we are at the manor now. I believe what Sarafina is trying to ask, is if you will allow her to become you. You can pick the object in the house that she uses."

"'Lijah, do you trust her? Can she actually save us?"

Elijah locked eyes with the witch. They'd stopped at the house and were waiting to go inside. "Yes. I believe she is true to her word. If she says she can aid us, then I believe she can."

The other end of the line was silent for a moment. "Alright, in my dresser, there is a red satin box. Within it lies a ring I've worn occasionally throughout the ages. Will that work?"

Elijah exited the car, and left to retrieve it. "Thank you Rebekah. It will work. I'm sorry I have to do this at all. I promise you, I will not betray your trust."

"Know this. If you betray me, or my family, there will be nowhere you can hide. Now, go save my family."

With that the blonde Original hung up, and Elijah reentered the car. They headed off to the Grill.

About a minute away from their destination, Elijah began to desiccate. He looked over at her with panic in his eyes and turned to stone. She cursed her father under her breath and pulled up beside the Grill.

She stepped out of the car and Elijah reached her side. The veins were fading away, but he still looked very pale. He grabbed her and brought her to the stairs that led to the back entrance. "Leave him!" He yelled to his brother.

Klaus turned. Sara saw him holding Damon against the wall and Stefan lying on the stairs clutching his chest. Elijah continued, "We still need them, Niklaus."

"What did mother do?" He asked. "What did she do, Elijah?" This time his voice was more insistent, almost strained. The panic and heart break were faintly hidden under his rage. It appeared to be his go to emotion when hurt. He was always a hop, skip and a jump from anger.

Elijah ignored him, and walked down the stairs with his phone in hand. "You tell me where the witches are or I'll have my sister kill Elena right now."

Damon looked up at the clock tower. It read 8:15. "You told me we had until after nine."

Elijah went to speak, but was interrupted by Sara. She still stood at the top of the stairs. She looked about ready to walk down and punch her own father in the face. "Don't be an idiot, just tell him!"

With that Damon told them, and the three Originals and the witch moved to leave. Sara turned around and looked at her family. "Remember what I said. Last minute."

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