Hey everyone! How are you? I'm back here with a new chapter for you all! Sorry that it took a bit more days to update, but here I have the next part. I feel really good about this chapter, I think I could add everything I had first planned when I did the base.
As you know, things went a bit crazy in the past chapter for everybody, especially for poor Caroline so you'll see how things are the next day for the characters. Enjoy it!
The characters and the plot are property of Julie Plec and the series team, I own the characters I created and the changes I made in the story.
Normal POV
The next morning, an SUV stopped in a rural area abandoned and encountered another car. A man got out of the car and walked towards the driver of the SUV.
-Where is she?- asked the man in the SUV, rolling down the window a little, he had a cap on and was wearing sunglasses, not moving inside the vehicle.
-In the trunk, I did exactly what you said- the man answered looking at him from outside.
-Good, put her in the back- he ordered. The man nodded, went to the back of the SUV and opened it, then went to his car and opened the trunk revealing an unconscious Elena inside, lifted her in his arms and put her in the SUV. The older man looked at her in the rearview mirror and smiled, watching the other man close the car and walk back to stand at his window.
-Thank you for your help- thanked him the man with the sunglasses and thought that he nodded.
-Is there anything else?- he inquired curiously after he had complied with his orders.
-One more thing. Come closer, please- he asked. The man approached the window, but the other one took his neck and bit him, drinking his blood, then left after throwing him on the ground.
Meanwhile, Caroline had an unwanted visit from Damon, who wanted to know about Tyler.
-Matt thinks he blacked out, but I think they were both compelled by Katherine. That's why I helped Tyler and said it was an accident- explained the heretic, looking at herself in her mirror.
-Yeah, I don't understand that. The guy is a tool- he affirmed standing in the doorway of her room.
-I'll explain it to you slowly. Tyler getting blamed for Sarah's death creates questions that he can't answer, and it's not a good idea for him to tell his mom he's a wolf- she clarified with slight irritation walking towards her bed and putting a purse with makeup in her bag.
-Yeah, I think you're right. Wait, did you see Tyler's eyes turn yellow?- he asked curious.
-They were more gold with amber highlights- the blonde girl specified as she took her boots from the floor and put them on, making him look away incredulously at the clarification.
-That's bad, now at full moon he can turn and has increased strength. Does he know about us?- the older one inquired, seeing her put on a scarf, but his sister ignored him- Hey! What did you tell him?- he questioned upset upon seeing her ignore him instead of answering him.
-Nothing, relax. I don't think he knows much, he seemed really scared. Maybe I can find out- she offered looking in the mirror and rolled her eyes to walk to her bed and look at her phone.
-No, don't do it Caroline! He cannot know about us. Remember a werewolf bite can kill a vampire so don't be his friend. Do you understand me?- he ordered earnestly for her to obey, but his sister still didn't see him and put her things in her bag.
-I will try. Can you leave? I'm too dramatic for you and I want to overact alone- she replied coldly ignoring him and walked past him to leave, but he followed her to stand in front of her.
-Come on, don't tell me that you're still upset about yesterday. You want me to apologize? Fine, I'm sorry- the vampire apologized falsely in front of her, thinking she should forget about it.
-Keep practicing, it wasn't fake enough. You're here for information, you got it so go away- she repeated angrily pushing him away from her to leave, still not wanting to talk to him.
-We were protecting you, that's all. Get over it. We didn't mean to hurt your ego- he clarified backing away.
-You think I'm angry for my ego? The problem is that you guys treated me as if I was nothing and you weren't capable of telling me that you wanted to work with Bonnie, not me- the heretic hinted a little more annoyed, but she kept her cool in front of him and crossed her arms.
-That's not true, you're exaggerating- the older accused, slightly feeling that she was angry.
-You two wanted a witch who chose Elena over you two if something happened, because you don't trust me. If you wanted to protect me, you would have left me out of the plan like you left Elena out. Instead you left me defenseless with Katherine- she exclaimed feeling kind of hurt by that fact, her anger had been partly from noticing those details and what he had told her.
-We didn't do that. She wouldn't have killed you- he assured approaching her, not believing in that.
-How do you know? She pushed me against a wall, choked me and dragged me upstairs. She could have killed me if she wanted. But who cares about that, right? I mean, I don't have someone obsessed with me like you two are obsessed with Elena, so I have to protect myself. Now leave me alone at least for today- asked the younger girl after sighing tiredly. They stared at each other for a few seconds and before Damon could speak, Caroline left her house.
At school, Stefan was at his locker when Jeremy appeared at his side asking him and Elena to let him know if they were going to spend the night together so he could cover for her with Jenna and that he was fine with them getting back together, but to his surprise Stefan confirmed that with Elena hadn't gotten back together. Surprised, the human told him that the girl's bed didn't look used and that her car was still at the Lockwood house, worrying them.
On the other hand, the SUV had stopped at an abandoned mansion. The man took Elena inside and put her down on a couch causing her to wake up, then he tried to bite her for the wound on her arm. Out of nowhere a woman appeared stopping the man, Trevor, and pulled him away from Elena. When they were left alone the woman said that she looked just like Katherine, so the younger one clarified that her name was Elena and that it was a confusion, but she was surprised to learn she knew she wasn't Katherine, and before she could talk the woman hit her knocking her unconscious.
-This has Katherine written all over it- Stefan declared outside the school with Damon. He had called him to see him after hearing about Elena's disappearance.
-Katherine is in the tomb. Trust me, I'm the one who shut her in- he affirmed, looking at him thoughtfully.
-Did you?- he suddenly asked, leaning closer.
-Did I what, Stefan?- he replied with certain disbelief.
-Well, I know the hold that Katherine has on you- he hinted without moving and without taking his eyes off him.
-She's in the tomb, period. End of story- assured the older one seriously, watching his brother walk away- But she said something to me right before I shut her in. I thought she was lying, but I felt something weird- he mumbled remembering that part, drawing Stefan's attention.
-It was a sign. What did she say?- he inquired with curiosity, approaching him again.
-Elena's in danger- he revealed, kind of doubtful about his reaction, noticing him a little irritated.
-What? And you didn't think you should ask her to elaborate?- he questioned staring at him incredulous.
-Everything she says is a lie. How am I supposed to know if she's gonna start spilling the truth?- he excused himself a little offended by his tone while he watched him walk away again.
-We have to go talk to her- decided the younger guy concerned, getting closer.
-No, no, no. Let me tell you how that's gonna go: we're gonna go ask her for help, she's gonna negotiate her release what we're gonna be dumb enough to give her, we'll have to ask Bonnie for help since Caroline's worse than ever, Katherine's gonna get out and kill us! This is exactly what she wants!- he exclaimed annoyed at his suggestion and thinking of something else.
-What's going on with Caroline? She's still mad?- he asked with a slight frown.
-She gave me a speech that no one cares about her and we treat her badly. But it doesn't matter, what matters is that we won't see Katherine. It's a bad idea- he repeated, focused on the problem.
-I don't care, it's Elena- he affirmed seriously, starting to walk to the school.
On her side, Caroline was at the school watching Sarah's locker with flowers thoughtfully.
-Caroline- she heard Tyler speak behind her and turned around to look at him.
-Hey, how are you?- she asked looking at him after what had happened.
-Not very good- he commented, remaining serious in front of her.
-How's your mom? She seemed a little freaked out about what happened with Sarah. I could recommend her some tea to help her relax if she wants- she offered in a friendly tone.
-How did you know?- questioned the younger without changing his expression and ignoring her offer.
-What do you mean?- she inquired confused, although she had an idea of what was going on.
-About me. How did you know?- he repeated, a little annoyed that she was avoiding the topic.
-Know what? That you were upset? I thought I was doing something good by covering for you. You didn't look very good- feigned confusion the heretic, not knowing if it had been a good idea to help him.
-That's not what I'm talking about- he clarified, glaring at her a bit irritated by what she was doing to him. He'd been thinking about the accident in his head, and he believed that the girl was hiding something.
-Look, it was an accident. Okay? And I have to go but... just don't blame yourself- she added as she turned and walked down the hallway to her class, under Tyler's watchful eye.
In the abandoned house, Elena woke up lying alone on a couch. She walked through the house to look for the people that had kidnapped her, she found them and heard them say that they had called one of Elijah's contacts, who received the message, and the only thing left was to wait. The man was hinting that they should abandon the plan, but the woman exclaimed tha she no longer wanted to run and if Elijah accepted the deal they would be free. Then the woman heard Elena nearby, who asked her who Elijah was, to which she stated that he was her worst nightmare.
At the school, Bonnie was telling Stefan that she couldn't undo the tomb spell even if she wanted to, and reminded him that with her grandmother they had done it before. Then the witch added that Katherine wouldn't tell him anything without a deal, so she offered to find Elena.
-Alright, Alaric said we've got to clear out of here in 10 minutes. I got weapons, he stocked me up- commented Stefan entering Alaric's classroom and saw Bonnie with Jeremy.
-Are you ready?- Bonnie asked Jeremy, who uneasy nodded. She cut Jeremy's hand and let his blood fall on a map. The witch closed her eyes focusing to cast the spell and the blood began to move across the map until it stopped- There, she's there- she pointed to a spot.
-That's 300 miles away- exclaimed the teenager seeing where his sister was.
-Bonnie, we need a more exact location than that. Can you see visions of where she is or something like that?- asked the vampire, thinking of what Caroline used to do when looking for someone.
-That's as close as I can get- clarified resigned the girl, unable to do more.
-We can map it, aerial view will show us what's around there, help us narrow down the area- the human suggested, alternating his gaze between the two.
-Perfect. Call me with whatever you find- ordered Stefan ready to leave the room and go find Elena but was interrupted by Jeremy. While Stefan and Jeremy were arguing since the boy wanted to go with him for Elena, some blood came out of Bonnie's nose who wiped it before they noticed it and turned around hearing Jeremy say that he couldn't do that alone.
-He's not. let's go- Damon announced appearing in the doorway of the room and looked at Stefan.
-You're coming with me?- he inquired a little surprised that he wanted to help him after their talk.
-It's Elena- he repeated what he had told him before as he stared at him seriously and they left the classroom, while Jeremy and Bonnie cleaned the place for Alaric.
After classes were over, Tyler was outside of the school playing basketball with his friends and jumped up scoring a point, surprising everyone. He then watched how Caroline waved to a girl as she walked to her car and he followed her until he caught up with her.
-Hey, uhm... are you okay?- the girl asked upon seeing him suddenly appear in front of her.
-You lied to me earlier. Why?- he questioned getting straight to the point and staring at her seriously.
-Look Tyler... I think that you misunderstood me at the party. I get it, it was very traumatic and you don't know what to do- she insinuated trying to look friendly to reassure him.
-You're lying- he accused her, angry that she denied what had occured and pretended to him.
-No, but I'm late- she said also getting serious and walked past him to leave, then Tyler grabbed her arm tightly to stop her, but she turned his arm behind his back and used it to push him to the ground, and he backed away while she glanced around her.
-How did you... you're stronger than me?- he interrogated puzzled while he stood with his hand on his arm, a bit scared when he felt the strength of the blonde who took the strap of her bag.
-No, it's just that... I know self-defense, that's all- she excused herself nervously trying not to look at him.
-Listen, if you know something you've got to tell me because I can't handle this- asked the wolf with some desperation, he couldn't deal with the curse without knowing anything about it.
-I'm sorry Tyler, but I think that you're still in shock about Sarah's death and I understand that- she clarified thinking since she didn't know what to say. Tyler looked at her angrily and walked away from her, he kicked a trash can that went flying until it hit a car, drawing everyone's attention. But he just looked at Caroline and walked away, and she thought about whether she would have to give him one of her "special teas".
While in the house, Elena joined the woman in a room and kept asking her questions.
-You got me, okay? It's not like I can go anywhere. The least you can do is tell me what you want with me- she asked tired of being ignored as she moved a little closer.
-I personally want nothing. I'm just a delivery service- she clarified without looking at her.
-Delivery to who? Elijah?- the brunette guessed watching her walk through the room.
-Two points to the eavesdropper- she said while she smiled slightly.
-Who is he? Is he a vampire?- she inquired walking closer to her.
-He's one of the vampires, the originals- she answered, arranging some books on a table.
-What do you mean the originals?- she repeated confused, frowning slightly.
-Again with the questions. Haven't the Salvatores taught you your vampire history?- insinuated the older woman, checking one of the books, without turning to look at her.
-You know Stefan, Damon and Caroline?- she asked, surprised that she knew the others.
-The girl not much, but I know of the boys. A hundred years back, a friend of mine tried to set me up with Stefan. She said he was one of the good ones. I'm more of a sucker for the bad boys though, but I digress- she explained while she thought about it, picking up another book.
-Who are the originals?- she interrogated as she folded her arms and got her to look at her.
-Trevor and I have been running for 500 years. We're tired, we want it over. We are using you to negotiate ourselves out of an old mess- she told her calmly.
-But why me?- she questioned, uncrossing her arms and moving closer to her.
-Because you're a Petrova doppelganger. You're the key to breaking the curse- she revealed.
-The curse? The Sun and the Moon curse?- she added, thinking about that fact for a moment.
-Oh, you do know your history- she said rolling her eyes upong hearing her, seeing that she got near her.
-What do you mean I'm the key? The moonstone is what breaks the curse- Elena clarified.
-No, the moonstone is what binds the curse. The sacrifice is what breaks it- she specified without taking her eyes off her while she walked a couple of steps towards her.
-The sacrifice?- the human repeated worriedly, not liking the idea that she had.
-The blood of the doppelganger. You are the doppelganger. Which means, in order to break the curse you are the one who has to die- the vampire confessed, making her nervous.
Meanwhile, Caroline went home and walked in leaving her bag on a table, sensing someone in there.
-Who's there? Come out right now- she called walking cautiously in the foyer, until she felt someone behind her and turned around- What are you doing here?- she asked Tyler.
-I know- he affirmed, standing in front of her and ignoring her question.
-Breaking and entering my house? I don't think your mom will like that. And I'll add how you're stalking me, she'll love it- she warned thinking he would leave, ready to use magic just in case.
-Go ahead. Keep dodging, keep changing the subject but I know. You're like me, aren't you?- he hinted while he walked slowly around her, as if he were analyzing her.
-Of course not- she denied as if it was obvious, with the boy behind her.
-Keep it up but I'm not buying it. I saw how strong you were, and I always thought you were kind of weird. I'm not leaving here until you tell me the truth- he sentenced walking and standing in front of her.
-You came to call me weird? Tyler, let's sit down and talk- she suggested trying to calm him down.
-You're a werewolf. Say it!- he deduced, staring at her seriously. The blonde looked at him silently for a moment, assimilating what he told her, and she couldn't help but let out a chuckle.
-What?- she asked smiling as if it were a joke, but she didn't expect him to grab her by the shoulder and shove her roughly against the wall behind her back.
-Stop lying!- he exclaimed upset, putting his arms on either side of the girl's head.
-I'm not lying! Let me go!- she ordered, getting angry at the thought that he might attack her.
-Say it!- he repeated furiously hitting the wall next to her head, knocking a painting that was on the wall. The heretic made them turn around putting him against the wall with her arm against his chest, she showed him her vampiric features, especially her fangs, scaring him and pushed him to the floor.
-I'm not a werewolf, okay?- she clarified angry, as Tyler backed away from her in astonishment.
Meanwhile, Elena and the woman were still talking and they heard how Trevor came in.
-Tell me more- Elena asked staring at the woman, but she heard another voice behind her.
-Captivity has made her pushy, eh? What do you want to know?- asked the man, making her turn to look at him, while he took a piece of wood and covered the window.
-Who were you running from?- she enquired confused, turning to him.
-The originals- he answered, walking towards them.
-Yeah, she said that. What does that mean?- she specified, not quite understanding what it was.
-The first family, the old world. Rose and I pissed them off- he started to say, receiving a look from Rose- Correction, I pissed them off. Rose had my back and for over half a millennium they wanted us dead- he clarified throwing her a look, and turned to the girl.
-What did you do?- she questioned, trying to understand what the "originals" were.
-He made the same mistake countless others did: he trusted Katerina Petrova- Rose interjected as she saw Trevor turn around, looking between him and the girl.
-Katherine- she said a little surprised staring at the older woman.
-The one and only, the first Petrova doppelganger- she nodded as she walked away from them.
-I helped her escape her fate and now I've, sorry, we've been marked ever since- spoke again the vampire looking at the brunette girl and pointing at his friend.
-Which is why we're not gonna make the same mistake again- Rose declared, turning to look at him.
At the Gilbert house, Bonnie had cast a spell to send a message to Elena but she fainted scaring Jeremy. When she woke up, Jeremy gave her a glass of water.
-What happened? You scared the hell out of me- asked the boy sitting on the bed in front of her.
-It's nothing- she affirmed after drinking some water and put the glass on the bedside table.
-It wasn't nothing, Bonnie- he insisted a little worried, thinking about what had happened.
-I've been doing a lot of magic lately. It wears me down- she answered a bit doubtfully.
-When I'm worn down, I take a nap. You were... you were unconscious- Jeremy clarified staring at her, believing that there was more to the whole thing.
-Witchcraft has its limits. If I push too hard, it pushes back- she tried to tell him.
-How do you know all this?- he inquired, curious about the subject.
-It's all in here, it's like a reminder that I'm not invincible. Please don't... don't tell anyone- she explained, pointing to her grimoire for a moment and then focused on him.
-Why not? Even if I don't like it, maybe you can ask Caroline for help- he suggested a bit tense.
-I don't think I can ask her. I know she said that I could talk to her if I needed it, but I feel like she's so perfect in magic and I don't trust her like I used to. And this is a weakness, I don't want certain people to know that- she revealed with some bitterness at the thought of the blonde girl.
-By certain people, you mean Damon- hinted the younger one, thinking he understood her.
-I mean anyone that can hurt me- clarified the witch, making a pause.
-I won't tell anyone, okay? I promise- he promised seriously and they stared at each other in silence.
-It's hard, you know? My grams is gone and my dad, he doesn't want to know about what I am. He hasn't since my mom left. I'm all alone in this- she confessed with some resignation.
-It's how I feel a lot of the time, alone- he affirmed understanding her and they continued in silence- Do you think that worked?- he inquired suddenly, thinking about the spell she had cast.
-I have no idea- replied the girl, not knowing that Elena being alone found Bonnie's note.
On an unknown route, Damon and Stefan were on their way to find Elena. At one point as a game, Damon offered his brother to drink a blood bag with him, but was surprised when his offer was accepted and even more surprised to discover that Stefan drank Elena's blood. Then Damon reminded him of when he lived killing people for the lust for blood and how that vampire had made him turn as well, and asked him what'd happened to his old version. Thoughtful, Stefan said that he had found something to live for.
Meanwhile at the abandoned house, Trevor met with Rose and Elena to announce that Elijah had arrived and that that was a mistake because he wanted him dead. Rose stated that she would get them out of that trouble since Elijah wanted Elena more than him. The vampire wanted her to deliver the doppelganger to Elijah as she would receive his mercy while he escaped from the house so he wouldn't find him, but the woman reminded him that they were family forever.
Before that they could speak further, they heard the front door, a sign that Elijah had arrived. Rose ordered Trevor to remain calm and to watch over Elena quietly. Then she left the room and walked down to the door, seeing that he had opened it.
-Rose-Marie. Is there somewhere we can talk?- Elijah greeted when he had her in front of him.
-Yes, in here. You have to forgive the house- she returned the greeting, pointing to the place.
-Oh, no, what's a little dirt? I completely understand. So tell me, what is it that gives you the courage to call me?- he asked closing the door and walked into the living room, followed by Rose.
-I wanted my freedom. I'm tired of running. You in a position to grant me that?- she said stopping.
-I have complete authority to grant pardon to you and your little pet. What is his name these days? Trevor. If I so see fit- he clarified, stopping and turning his back to her.
-Katerina Petrova- she started to say, making him turn around.
-I'm listening- he affirmed, looking at her for a moment and sat down in an armchair.
-She didn't burn in the church in 1864. She survived- the woman revealed, keeping her distance.
-Where is she?- inquired seriously the vampire cross-legged.
-You don't seem surprised by this- she pointed out, slightly confused, not noticing any surprise.
-Oh, when you called and invited me into this armpit of civilization, which is a mere three hours from the town we know as Mystic Falls I surmised it had everything to do with Katerina. Do you have her in your possession?- he questioned getting straight to the point, without changing his expression.
-No, but I have better. I have her doppelganger- she confessed getting a little closer to him.
-That's impossible, her family line ended with her. I know that for a fact- he hinted incredulously.
-The facts are wrong- she replied confidently, staring at him.
-Well, show her to me- he ordered while he sat up straight, waiting to see the girl.
-Elijah, you are a man of honor, you should be trusted, but I want to hear you say it again- Rose affirmed getting serious and moving closer, determined to get what she wanted.
-You have my word that I will pardon you- he promised after a few seconds of silence.
-Follow me- she asked without taking her eyes off him and left the room, followed by Elijah. They both went up the stairs and went down a corridor until they arrived to where a nervous Elena was waiting for them. Elena looked doubtfully at Elijah, who quickly approached her and slowly smelled her neck.
-Human. It's impossible- he murmured astonished when he saw her and confirmed she wasn't Katerina, under the attentive and scared gazes of the vampires and Elena respectively- Hello there- the original greeted the brunette girl lowering his eyes to look at her, while she was more and more tense.
On their side, Stefan and Damon had stopped near the house and got out of the car. Before going to the house, Damon hinted to the vampire that the person who had Elena was perhaps the same person that had been after Katherine in 1864, that they might have a 500 year head start against them and if he was sure to get in. Stefan stated that he was sure to go in, even if he didn't make it out alive, as he couldn't think of a better reason to die, then they headed to the mansion.
At the abandoned house, Elijah wanted to go far away with Elena, but first he clarified something was missing.
-I've waited so long for this day, Elijah. I'm truly, very sorry- Trevor apologized tensely.
-Oh no, your apology is not necessary- affirmed Elijah, walking slowly around him.
-Yes, yes it is. You trusted me with Katerina and I failed you- he clarified a little nervous having him so close.
-Oh yes, you are the guilty one and Rose aided you because she was loyal to you and that now I honor. Where was your loyalty?- he replied, walking up to stand in front of him and stare at him.
-I beg your forgiveness- he begged scared, hoping it was all worth it.
-So granted- he accepted, seeing a slight smile on Trevor's face, then the original cut his head off with a strong blow, getting different reactions from the women.
-You...!- Rose cried, looking at him with fury while she went down the stairs.
-Don't Rose, now that you are free. Come- he interrupted her as if it was nothing while he threw her a glance as he saw her crying, then he turned to Elena that was very shocked by what she saw.
-No, what about the moonstone?- she mentioned to gain time as she took a step back.
-What do you know about the moonstone?- he asked, pausing curiously as he listened to her.
-I know that you need it and I know where it is. And I can help you get it- assured the girl without taking her eyes off him upon believing that she'd caught his interest, and that maybe she could take advantage of that.
-Tell me where it is- he sentenced keeping calm, but interested in that part.
-It doesn't work that way- she clarified, shaking her head for a moment.
-Are you negotiating with me?- he hinted slightly surprised by her attitude and looked at Rose.
-It's the first time I've heard of it- interjected the woman with tears in her eyes, glaring at the girl. Elijah tried to compel Elena, but failing he noticed the necklace around her neck.
-What is this vervain doing around your neck?- he asked upon seeing it, thinking that it was mildl familiar, and pulled it off her neck to throw i aside- Tell me where the moonstone is- he repeated the question compelling her while he took her head to bring it closer.
-In the tomb, underneath the church ruins. It's with Katherine- she revealed, unable to help herself.
-Interesting- he murmured as he knew where it was, then they heard broken glass upstairs- What is that? Who else is in this house?- he questioned seriously, letting go of the girl.
-I don't know- answered Rose confused. The oldest man took Elena by the arm and took her to another part of the house followed by the woman, they all heard strange noises around them and Elijah pushed the girl towards Rose- I don't know who it is- she clarified when she noticed that he was looking at her.
-Up here- they heard a voice after noticing someone going up, and Elijah went up quickly.
-Down here- they heard another one making them look around. Suddenly Elijah received a stake in his hand and pulled it out noticing how Elena and Rose had disappeared, who were with Stefan and Damon respectively and made them keep silent.
-Excuse me. To whom it may concern, you are making a great mistake if you think that you can beat me. You can't. Do you hear that?- the oldest one announced, coming down the stairs, looking around him- I repeat. You cannot beat me. So I want the girl, I'm gonna count to three or heads will roll. Do we understand each other?- he warned, picking up a wooden coat rack and broke it like a stake.
-I'll go with you, just please don't hurt my friends. They just wanted to help me out- Elena appeared on the stairs alone, hugging herself while they looked at each other.
-What game are you playing with me?- he questioned irritated after quickly approaching her, but the girl threw a vervain grenade at his face burning his skin, healing instantly. The oldest one tried to go after her to which Stefan appeared throwing stakes at him, but when he had no reaction he threw the weapon at him and tackled him, both falling down the stairs. Elijah stood up and was about to go towards him to attack him when Damon intervened driving a stake through his heart, and left him pinned against the wall as he desiccated, dead. Rose appeared and seeing what had happened to the original she ran away, and Damon almost went after her until he heard Elena.
-Just let her go- she asked from the stairs, and began to walk down as they smiled to each other.
-Hey, come here. Are you hurt? Are you okay?- Stefan intervened appearing between them, who were staring at each other, and hugged the girl with relief. Elena hugged him as well, but watched the vampire over his shoulder and mouthed thank you, to which he did the same saying you're welcome with a small smile, although he was a bit uncomfortable to see them.
Later, Damon was in the library of the boarding house pouring himself a drink.
-Where's Elena?- he asked, looking at his glass, listening to Stefan walk.
-She's home- he answered walking into the living room with him.
-And you'e here why?- he inquired a bit confused as he turned to watch him.
-Because she wanted to be with Jeremy- he clarified in front of him, who offered him a drink- Thanks. Listen, um, what Rose told Elena about the curse...- he tried to say, leaning back on the sofa.
-I know, we'll keep her safe- he affirmed turning his back to him and took a sip of his drink.
-You know, the only way we'll be able to do it is if we don't fight each other. We let Katherine come between the three of us, especially between us. If we let that happen with Elena, we're not gonna be able to protect her- he began to explain with a bit of seriousness while his brother slowly turned to look at him again.
-Yes Stefan, I heard it all before- he hinted irritably sipping another drink and got away from him.
-Hey, I'm sorry- apologized the younger, catching Damon off guard as he turned to see him.
-About what?- he asked confused, wondering what he would tell him.
-For being the guy who made you turn 145 years ago- he revealed a little tense for saying so.
-Enough Stef, it's late. Don't need to rehash that- replied the older one, a bit puzzled and tensing up as he listened to him, getting a little serious and wanted to go to his bedroom.
-You know what? I've never said it out loud. I guess I just need to say it and you need to hear it. I'm sorry. What I did was selfish. I didn't want to be alone- he exclaimed getting a bit closer to him while he saw his back, wanting them to make up, and Damon turned his head to stare at him- I guess I just needed my brother- he added staring at him and went to his bedroom.
On her side, Caroline had managed to calm Tyler down enough for them to talk about the matter. At that moment she returned to the living room with a bottle of alcohol and two glasses.
-You know, it may sound crazy but alcohol helps a bit with the inner nerves. Though I recommend you be a little careful- she said with a small smile, pouring some alcohol.
-I'm hot. It's like my skin is on fire- he explained taking the glass, sitting on the arm of the sofa.
-Yeah? I didn't have that. I guess that wolves are different- she hinted smiling at him for a moment and he nodded- At first I was really emotional, uncomfortable and trying to control myself. Everything was heightened- she commented getting serious as he stared at her intently.
-I have that. How can you be a vampire?- he asked confused, not believing it.
-And how can you be a werewolf?- replied the heretic, dodging his question.
-Stefan and Damon are like you? Is there any other vampire?- he inquired after standing up from where he was while he left his glass on the table and walked around the room thoughtful.
-No, just me. They're actually distant relatives but we protect each other. And the vampire thing is a long story we can share another day. How many werewolves are out there?- she lied to him after a few moments of thought, deciding to protect her brothers for the moment even if she was a little angry. She turned to Tyler to see him standing in the living room.
-Just me and my uncle Mason, but he left town- he clarified doubtfully, crossing his arms.
-Look Tyler, you can't tell anyone, okay? About any of us. No one would understand, they'd just be afraid and things will end badly- she explained putting down her glass and coming closer.
-I know- he affirmed with a little seriousness without moving.
-I can tell you about our families, the founding families and the council, but I need you to promise me that no one will know. This is life and death, Tyler- she assured with some concern.
-I have no one else to tell. I'm sorry about earlier. It's just, I'm alone with this. It's gonna happen to me. On the next full moon, I'm gonna turn and I won't be able to stop it. I'm scared- revealed the wolf as his voice trembled slightly, fearful.
-No, Tyler. Come here- she said softening her gaze and took his shoulders to hug him.
-Why are you hugging me? You barely know me- he murmured trying not to cry, reciprocating.
-I know but I think you need it. And I can't help it when I see that someone needs it- she added without stopping hugging him, wanting to comfort him despite lying about her family.
Meanwhile, Stefan was entering the library of the mansion when he heard a noise and thought that there was a vampire in the room, so he ran for a stake.
-Who's there?- he asked aloud, focusing on where he thought the vampire was.
-I'm not here to hurt you- affirmed Rose showing herself for him to hear her.
-Why are you here?- he inquired confused, staying where he was.
-Lexi once told me that you're one of the good ones- she commented without moving from the door.
-You knew Lexi?- he wanted to know more curious than before when he discovered that the woman had met his best friend, lowering the stake a little but staying alert.
-Trevor was my best friend. For 500 years I have lived with one person and he's gone, and I don't want to run anymore because I don't have anywhere else to run to- explained the older one with melancholy as she thought of her best friend and what had happened with him hours ago, as she slowly approached the guy so he knew that he could trust her not to attack him.
-Well, I'm sorry but I can't help you- the younger one denied without understanding what she wanted.
-I don't need your help, but I think that you need mine. Elijah may be dead, but this isn't over- she assured, stopping close to him without taking her eyes off him.
-What do you mean "it's not over"?- he questioned, she had caught his attention.
-It isn't over. The originals, they'll come for her. They have to. They're doing it for him- revealed to him the vampire, a little curious as to what they would do with the information.
-For who?- Stefan insisted, worrying about Elena.
-For Klaus- she added, staring at him seriously, leaving him inwardly surprised.
At the Gilbert house, Elena was returning to her bedroom wearing pajamas when she saw Damon.
-I'm tired Damon- said the girl barely looking at him, wanting the day to end.
-I brought you this- he commented sitting on her bed, showing her that in his hand he had her necklace.
-I thought it was gone. Thank you- she thanked relieved to see it, thinking that she'd lost it when Elijah took it from her. She tried to reach over to take it but Damon pulled it away from her- Please give it back- she asked him somewhat puzzled that he wouldn't give it to her as he stood up.
-I just have to say something- he clarified, standing in front of her, a little tense.
-Why do you have to say it with my necklace?- she questioned confused, not understanding.
-Well, because what I'm about to say is...probably the most selfish thing I have ever said in my life- the older one began to explain, determined to say it out loud.
-Damon, don't go there- the brunette asked him as she had an idea of what he meant.
-No, I just have to say it once. You just need to hear it. I love you Elena, and it's because I love you that... I can't be selfish with you. Why you can't know this. I don't deserve you, but my brother does- he confessed feeling the emotion in his voice and his gaze, then he kissed her forehead- God, I wish you didn't have to forget this, but you do- he added staring at her so he could compel her while he shed a tear and Elena closed her eyes. When she opened them, Elena had her necklace on and was alone, and looked around confused while she sat down.
What no one knew was that in the abandoned house Elijah was still pinned to the wall. Out of nowhere he slowly woke up, his skin was slowly regaining its natural colour and he was regaining his strength. After a few moments, he took the stake in his heart and pulled it out.
And that's all for now! I hope that you liked this chapter, it took some time in writing, reading and editing but it's finally here for you all and I liked how it ended up.
Things are quite tense in the family and all the others, especially with the appearance of Elijah and soon Klaus! I'm really excited for that time because Klaus is my favorite character. Caroline expressed her feelings and why she ended up so angry, but soon she'll get something good too. And I think it was funny how in this chapter she went from mean girl to badass girl to caring girl but that's who she's now. Thanks for keep reading the story, tell me what you think if you want, see you soon!
Chapter 9 - Katerina:
Caroline helps Elena with her dangerous plan and she takes the opportunity to tell Stefan about her problem, but gets valuable information in return. Elena investigates the truth about Katherine's past and discovers something shocking. Damon finds out more about the moonstone.