I Do Not Own the Vampire Diaries or its Characters
"I'm so glad you decided to meet with me and talk." Elena told Elijah.
After he came to pick her up at the Salvatore house they headed to the cemetery so that they could talk in private. There was a huge field beside it that contained a small cottage. Elijah had purchased it awhile back so that he could have a small place of his own outside of the Mickaelson mansion. He came here when he needed a break from his family.
"Of course Elena, I'm a little surprised you wanted to meet alone. I figured Damon would be joining us." Elijah responded.
"Oh it wasn't for lack of him trying. I just thought it would more comfortable for both of us if he stayed behind." Elena told him giving him a small smile.
Elijah gave her a smile in return. "So let's get to it then." He said
"How did you know that I was able to read minds?" Elena asked.
"Well I didn't exactly. As an Original my senses are heightened, more so that any average Vampire. The night you showed up, I could tell something was bothering you. I remember thinking to myself how beautiful you looked and I caught you blush with a small smile appearing on your lips. I knew then that you had access to my thoughts." Elijah explained.
"So why didn't you tell Klaus?" Elena pushed.
He stared at her for a minute "Klaus is in possession of a crystal. This crystal was used to bind the spell that has made you who you are now. One of Elle. I knew that if he even suspected what you were, he wouldn't hesitate to use it and kill you. We hunted down this blood line for years. It was Klaus that murdered Elle's family, so the Originals have been her target from the beginning." Elijah told her.
"Wow. How many people have been like me?" Elena continued with questions.
"It all started with Elle. Once Klaus had killed her he rejoiced thinking we were rid of this problem. Little did we know that Elle had given birth to a daughter, her name was Lithina. At the age of 19 Lithina was raped and murdered in cold blood. She woke up a day later, not realizing what had happened to her. She was immortal at this point." Elijah said, telling the story of Elena's blood line.
"But how could she have been immortal? Did a Vampire murder her after giving her blood?" Elena asked confused.
"No, she did not die with Vampire blood in her system. Elle needed to make sure that were she to die, the blood line would continue until Klaus was murdered. She casted a spell the night she became an immortal. It ensured that those who were her descendants, should they ever die, they would come back immortal as she was, and with the same powers she possessed." Elijah continued.
"But if Lithina died and was immortal, how did the blood line continue after her? Did she give birth before she died?" Elena asked
"No she did not. She became pregnant as an immortal." Elijah stated.
"What?! How? I thought that was impossible. Vampires can't procreate." Elena said sure of herself.
"You're right. Vampires cannot procreate. But she was not a Vampire, and neither are you." Elijah stated apprehensively. He didn't know how Elena would take this new information.
"What are you talking about? Of course I'm a Vampire. I died with Vampire blood in my system." Elena told him frustrated.
"Yes, you did. But, this power you have, would be nonexistent for you were you a Vampire. You were destined for this Elena, so though you may share many characteristics of being a Vampire, you are actually just Immortal." Elijah explained.
"But I crave blood. I have to have a daylight ring." Elena said questioningly. He couldn't be right. This made absolutely no since.
"Elena, your mind is a very powerful tool. You crave blood because you assumed you were a Vampire, and you wear that daylight ring just the same. You can survive just as a human, no blood at all. You don't even need that daylight ring." Elijah told her smiling, sliding the ring off of Elena's finger.
"What are you doing?" Elena asked shocked.
He held the ring in his hand as he said "Go stand in front of the window. You'll be fine, trust me."
Elena did as he said. She needed to know for sure if what he was saying was true. She was apprehensive so she stuck her hand in the ray of sunlight coming into the cottage. Nothing happened, it didn't burn, it actually felt warm. She turned back to look at Elijah shocked. She then proceeded to stand whole body in front of the window soaking up the sun. It was lovely. This was amazing.
"Elijah. I can't believe this." Elena said in disbelief of all she's learned today.
"I can tell you everything you need to know about what you are Elena. I've spent a good amount of my existence studying your blood line. I know all there is." Elijah told her.
"But there's one more very important thing you need to know." He said nervously.
"What is it?" Elena asked confused.
"If you are to make love with someone, Vampire or human, you will become pregnant." Elijah told her looking away.
"What? I could get pregnant by a Vampire?" Elena whispered.
"Yes. It is to ensure that the blood line will continue. The witch line you are descended from creates a small window of time for a Vampire, a human second that allows you to conceive a child. It will only happen the first time you are to engage with someone after you've transitioned into your power." Elijah stated.
"Oh." Is all Elena could manage to get out.
"Once that happens, your pregnancy will progress rather quickly. Much faster than any normal pregnancy." Elijah stated knowing that she was already carrying a child.
Elena thought back to the first night after she'd woken up. Her and Damon made such passionate love that night. It was amazing, something she will cherish forever. She froze thinking back to what Elijah had just said. It will only happen the first time you are to engage with someone after your transitioned….
"Oh god. Oh no. Oh no. Oh my god." Elena said pacing the floor.
"Elena, dear calm down. " Elijah assured her. He could feel the panic she was projecting.
"Elijah… I had sex with Damon." Elena stated. "Does that mean I'm…" She couldn't even finish that sentence
"Yes. You are currently carrying a child." Elijah told her.
"No, I can't be. There's no way. What am I going to do? What am I going to say to Damon?" Elena said thinking out loud.
"First, I need you to calm down. I will help you Elena." Elijah told her putting his hand on her shoulder.
"Stop for a moment and listen. Stand completely still, and listen." Elijah instructed her.
She took a few deep breaths and did as he told her. She stood completely still clearing her mind. She could hear something…. A heartbeat.
"Oh my god." She breathed out putting her hand on her stomach.
"Elijah I have to go, I have to tell Damon." Elena told him.
"Of course." He told her, sad that she was leaving him.
"We'll meet again tomorrow at the same time." She told him giving him a smile.
She turned to walk out of the cottage and ran as fast as she could back to the Salvatore's.
She walked right in to find Damon sitting on the couch in front of the fire place drinking bourbon.
"Damon." Elena said. How was she going to tell him? Would he even believe her?
"Elena. How'd everything go? Where are your things?" He asked her.
"I didn't have time to go by my house. I needed to talk to you; I came straight here after talking with Elijah." Elena said frantically on the verge of tears.
"What is it? Elena, what's wrong?" Damon asked her. He could tell something was off, he could hear the fear in her voice and the tears forcing themselves from her eyes.
"I'm pregnant Damon."
Sorry it took me a minute to post this Chapter! This is a shorter one! I'm posting another Chapter tomorrow! Feel free to leave a Review. Thanks so much for reading.