All These Things I Hate
Ja, oh Wunder, es gibt schon wieder ein neues Kapitel von mir XD Aber meine Höchstform hab ich längst noch nicht erreicht. Ich arbeite dran ;) Leider ist die Delena Situation unverändert, bzw. noch schlimmer geworden, aber lest selbst...
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The rest of the week Elena spent isolated in her room, trying not to break down and keep herself together. She felt incredible vulnerable and fragile and was afraid to shatter every second like a vase that had been equally cut into at two sides.
Elena was broken. Two people she usually trusted her life with had shamelessly taken advantage of her blind faith and betrayed her. They had chosen Katherine over her and thereby she had lost two people she really felt safe with.
She knew there were still people in this house who did care about her the way she cared about them. Jeremy and Anna occasionally visited her in her room and brought food and water. Completely caught up in the situation Elena simply forgot to eat and drink. So her brother and his girlfriend made sure she didn't starve. They offered to listen, too but she wasn't in the mood to talk. All she wanted was to be alone. And when they left she almost wanted them to stay. But it all wasn't the same. Her heart was calling out for the two brothers and it hurt like hell.
The same night Damon had returned Stefan had confronted him about his absence as well. According to the noise they had been making they'd probably been fighting, violently too, and by the female shouting downstairs she could tell that Anna had stepped between them to stop them from ripping each others throat out. But Elena didn't care. They weren't fighting for her, they were fighting for Katherine.
So Elena was really happy for the first time in her life when it was Monday, vacation was over and school started again. Her senior year. She would have to work and to study hard to get good grates for her certificate. And she also was a little excited about the different work groups. Newspaper... yearbook... Prom committee... There were a lot of options and they all sounded like a lots of fun and distraction. That's why Elena planned to sign up for at least one of them. Aside from cheerleading as a junior she had never been doing extra curricular activities and she kind of missed it.
A new school year often meant a new stage of life. So on Monday Elena got up early and styled herself perfectly. She was determined to show the world that she still was the strong Gilbert girl they knew.
Descending the stairs she passed Damon by without giving him a single look. He didn't seem to notice her, either and just walked straight upstairs. Elena tried not to let it get to her. She wanted to leave her problems with Stefan and Damon here in this house and completely focus on school once she got there. Though she would have preferred differently Stefan insisted on accompanying her. If Elena didn't know the real reason why she would've thought he actually liked going to school. The real reason however was something else. For the past days he had attempted to start a conversation but she had always refused to talk to him. And she still didn't want to, now.
Their ride to school was silent and at school they lost each other in the crowd because Elena, wanting to get away from him, walked a little faster than necessary. She walked straight to the blackboard to see where her classroom was and what she had in first period.
Math, wonderful. But she had something to look forward to. She had History before lunch hour, meaning she could talk to Alaric and ask him how Jenna was doing.
First day back at school didn't turn out very surprising at all. Math still wasn't her best friend. Bonnie still wasn't talking to her... Only one thing was strange. Caroline was missing. She didn't appear all day. On their way to the history classroom Elena asked Matt about her but he didn't know where she was, either. Elena shot a worried glance at Stefan that he returned. During History she worried even more. So much that she even texted Bonnie.
Where's Caroline?
No idea. Haven't seen her at all last week, Bonnie answered.
Their gazes shortly met but then Bonnie averted her gaze, pretending to follow the lesson.
As planned she went to talk to Alaric after the lesson.
"Hey, Elena," he greeted her. "How are you?"
She was about to say 'fine' but changed her mind quickly. Alaric had always been honest with her. It was only fair if she was honest with him, too.
"I have been better," she answered then.
"Why? What's wrong? I mean, aside from the obvious one."
"Nothing special. Just boy stuff, you know." She waved it off with a swift movement of her hand.
"Well in that case you should talk to Jenna. I'm sure you two would have a lot to talk about." He sighed.
"Things not going well between you and Jenna?"
"I guess moving in together was too early and now it's a total buzz kill for our relationship."
"I'm sorry," she said guiltily, hanging her head. After all it was her fault that Jenna had to move in with Alaric for her safety.
"You have nothing to be sorry about," Alaric replied softly. "It's not your fault that this crazy bitch is after you." She tried to smile but failed. "I think she's missing you guys, that's all. Just pay us a visit on the weekend, will you?" he added, patting her shoulder encouragingly.
"We will," Elena promised, smiling faintly. "See you tomorrow," she then said and left the classroom.
Not knowing where to go Elena walked outside and looked around. She spotted Stefan sitting on a bench a little distant from the others. He was meeting her gaze. She sighed, walked over to him and slumped beside him.
"Hey."
"Hey. Did you have a good start?" she started some small talk.
"Can't complain. You?"
"Could've been better."
"What's the matter?" he asked, sounding genuinely concerned.
She sighed deeply. "You know, it's my senior year. It's supposed to be kickass. Give everything, live everything, take part in everything. I want to go back inside and sign up for the courses and groups I'm interested in. But I can't. Because I don't know if I'll ever get to attend them. All I'm sure of is that Katherine's gonna make my life hell. I know school means nothing compared to the threat she poses to me but... argh, it's just so frustrating," she finished exasperatedly.
Stefan hesitated for a moment but then he said, sound completely serious about it "Do it. I've got you covered."
At the corners of her lips tucked a smile. "Later," she decided. They fell silent, just watching the other students buzz around. Then after a while Elena spoke again. "Is Damon still mad at me?"
That arrogant jerk had dared to turn it all around. Now he was angry, no, offended that she ended their friendship just because had ha started things with Katherine again. Go figure.
"Worse," Stefan who was still mad at his brother for jealousy reasons answered. "He's ignoring you. He seems to be completely indifferent about it."
He was right, that was worse. She sighed and was just about to let her gaze wander around but suddenly Stefan grabbed her, put a hand over her mouth to muffle her scream and moved her with inhuman speed behind the bushes.
"What's wrong with you?" she demanded once he had removed his hand from her mouth.
"Shh!" he warned her. "I guess now we know where Caroline's been," he added, jerking his head toward the school entrance.
Elena slightly lifted her head to peek over the bushes. There was Caroline, talking to... herself. Well, everyone else thought it was her but of course it was Katherine.
"Looks like Caroline's her new best friend," Stefan muttered.
"That bitch!" Elena burst out over Stefan's annoying Shhhh! "Settling things with Caroline is my part! And considering how Damon scared her off I can't find any reason why she would even talk to me now."
"Compulsion," Stefan stated matter-of-factly.
"But the sheriff knows. She gave her vervain, right?"
Stefan didn't answer, instead he gave her a look that said 'duh'. After all it was Caroline they were talking about. Caroline who changed her outfit several times a day and definitely didn't care about always wearing vervain-laced jewelry.
"This can't be happening," Elena groaned. "What's doing here anyway?"
"I'd she's going to school. But you should agree on shifts, you know," another voice came from behind them. They spun around to see Bonnie. "Two of you in one place, that's actually a little scary," the witch added and bit into her apple.
"How did you know I'm the real one?" Elena asked.
"I can tell you apart," Bonnie stated simply. "I've been your best friend since first grade after all. Besides I got to know your evil doppelganger yesterday," she told them then.
"What?"
"Yup. I met her in front of my house. At first I thought she was you but when I touched her I saw what she was and then she introduced herself to me."
"What did she want from you?" Stefan inquired.
"She threatened me," the witch answered casually. "She told me not to mess with her if I don't want to end up like my Grams."
"She did not!" Elena growled.
"Yes, she did. But it takes more than that to scare me off," Bonnie replied, taking another bite of her apple. "You know, ever since we opened the tomb I've been waiting for some chance of revenge. I want to take down a vampire and old Kathy makes a nice target."
"Forget it," Stefan objected. "You have no chance against her."
"Watch me," Bonnie replied coldly and walked away.
Elena exchanged a helpless look with Stefan.
"She has point though, you know?" he said hesitantly. "Two of you in one place that's gonna cause confusion and-"
"So that's it?" Elena flared up. "I'm just gonna accept that fact that she's better than me and retreat like a good girl?" Stefan opened his mouth to speak but she cut him off. "Oh, never mind," she snapped. "I'm going. Tell Kathy I said hi."
And with that she left the high school campus. Walking over to her car she wrote a text and sent it to Alaric.
Katherine just arrived, pretending to be me. Don't be fooled. I'm going home now.
A little shy Elena walked down the hallway of the police station past the many offices, occasionally greeting a deputy before stopping in front of the sheriff's office. She took a deep breath and knocked.
"Come in!" she heard Mrs. Forbes voice from inside.
Bracing herself for the next Elena opened the door. At the sound of her entering Sheriff Forbes raised her head toward her, looking surprised to see her.
"Elena, why aren't you at school?" A typical sheriff question.
"I urgently need to talk to you about something," Elena told her and lowered her voice. "It's vampire-related."
Forbes eyes widened but she nodded and gestured her to close the door what she did before accepting the offer to take a seat.
"What's wrong?" the sheriff wanted to know. "Did something happen?"
"Well yes," Elena began, not sure how to break it to her. "Did Damon tell you about a vampire called Katherine Pierce?"
"Yeah, he did. On Founders when we were all at the hospital. He said she was doubling you."
"Yeah, he probably said that before you found out he's a vampire, too. The thing is she's not doubling me. She's my ancestor," she told the sheriff. "I'm a descendent of her twin sister that's why we look alike. So much for the background. What I actually wanted was to ask you something."
"Go ahead."
"Did Caroline behave differently over vacation? I can't tell because I haven't been here over the summer."
"No, that I know of," Forbes said, shaking her head. "Why?"
"Because Katherine just arrived at school, pretending to be me and hanging out with your daughter," Elena informed her. Forbes eyes widened in shock. "I'm not sure if compulsion is involved. That means, yes, certainly to the extent of reconciliation. You must know, Caroline came by the first week of vacation, demanding answers and ever since then we haven't been talking because she's scared. So if you see her with me, know that it isn't me but Katherine," Elena finished.
Forbes nodded. She had slightly paled out at the news. "Thanks for telling me, Elena. I really appreciate that," she said. "I'm sorry I just have to make sure," she then added and grabbed Elena's hand to check for a pulse. She sighed in relief and let go of her hand again. "Sorry."
"It's okay," Elena said and got up. "I just wanted to tell you so..." she stopped midsentence when something else crossed her mind. "Are you and Damon still partners?" she asked.
"Yes, of course. Why?"
"He switched sides. He fell for Katherine's charm. Long story," she added. "Just don't trust him anymore."
"I won't," Forbes assured her sternly. "Thank you, Elena."
"You're welcome," she replied and left the office.
Only half an hour after Elena another person entered Forbes' office. This time it was Damon. Forbes was ready for him. She wouldn't be fooled by his charming manner. Not anymore.
"Hello, Liz," he greeted her politely. "I have news for you."
"So do I," Forbes said nodding and offered him a seat. "You first."
"I know what's off with the Lockwoods now. Well, let's say vampires were the least of your problems until now."
"Just say it, Damon. I'm ready."
"Okay. They're werewolves."
Whatever the sheriff had expected it had been nowhere near this.
"Werewolves," she repeated weakly.
"Yup. We found some background literature on them. I brought you some copies," he said and put a folder on her desk.
"Thanks, Damon. I'll read it later. I have to digest this first," Forbes evaded.
"Sure. You said you had news for me, too?"
She nodded. "Unfortunately we had to let John go last night."
"What?"
"He probably has some sympathizers. Apparently one of them called the state government. Yesterday someone from the Human Rights Commission came by and forced us to let him go," she told him. "They even reported me to their bosses. I was lucky that all I got was a warning."
"That's bad," Damon commented. "Where's he now?"
"I don't know," she answered. "He wasn't home during my patrol. To be honest, we lost his trace." Damon nodded, taking the information in. "Part of me wishes I never locked him up in the first place," she continued then.
"Why that?"
"Because he wants to take you out," the sheriff retorted, looking at him with contempt in her eyes. "Elena stopped by earlier. She told me about your... re-orientation."
"Re-orien - what?" Damon repeated incredulously. "What did she tell you?"
"Sleeping with the enemy," Forbes recalled a famous movie. "Doesn't that describe it best?"
"I don't know what she told you but you should know that Elena isn't quite compos mentis right know if you understand what I mean," Damon explained, trying hard to hide his anger. "She misunderstands a lot of things lately."
"I don't believe it's a misunderstanding and Elena appeared perfectly compos mentis to me," Forbes replied. "You and I are no longer working together. Not as long as I don't know which side your own. I can't trust you, Damon. I don't even know if this werewolf story is true."
"So I guess this is it then," Damon replied sourly and got up.
"Yes. You can exit where you entered," she agreed. "Oh and tell Katherine to stay away from my daughter," she added when he turned to leave the office.
But he turned around to her once more. "Just so you know," he said. "I wasn't lying about the werewolves."
And then he left her with that.
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Ganz schön viel auf einmal oder?
A lot plot, I know.
1) Der Spitzname, den Bonnie Katherine verpasst hat, kommt eigentlich von mir^^° Ich rede gern mal schnell ohne nachzudenken und faul bin ich auch und so passiert es mir öfters mal dass ich statt Katherine Kathy sage XD Mir gefällt der Spitzname aber a) weil er schneller über die Lippen kommt und b) sie ein wenig abwertet ;)
2) Oh-oh John ist wieder frei, Anna sollte sich vorsehen...
3) Hab ich nicht gesagt, dass es noch nen Tick schlimmer wird? Jetzt stellt euch mal vor, Damon kommt nach Hause und konfrontiert Elena mit dem was sie Liz erzählt hat. Ohje... Ich weiß noch nicht ob ich dieses Gespräch ausführlich im nächsten Kapitel unterbringe, oder ob ich es einfach nur nebenbei erwähnen. Mal sehen.
4) Wie Katherine in der neuen Promo sagt, ist sie Elena immer einen Schritt voraus. Jetzt hat Elena fast nichts mehr. Die Schule schien der einzige Ort zu sein an dem sie sich vor ihren Problemen verstecken konnte und jetzt hat ihr Katherine auch noch das genommen.
Ich bin schon dabei das nächste Kapitel zu schreiben. Ich hoffe mal es läuft weiterhin so gut, damit ich bald wieder neues Material hochladen kann.
Bis dahin
eure Asu
