The Sacrifice

The Dinner Party - 3

"Okay everyone. I have exciting news" Jenna said, putting down her cup of wine. "Do tell," Elijah said.

Jenna broke into a grin and stood rushing out of the dining room. "Does anyone know what her big surprise is?" John asked. We all shook our heads and shrugged not knowing.

Jenna came back wearing a smile on her face and a bunch of papers in hand. "Ariel these are for you" I frowned as she handed me the papers and I took them, immediately noticing the big bold words.

It was a document for legal guardianship....of me.

My eyes widened in shock as I scanned the paper and saw she already signed, there was just one empty spot.

"Jenna" I said, maganging to breathe out the words. "What is this?"

"Well this is me applying to be your legal guardian"

I honestly wasn't focusing on everyone else because I was way too darn focused on Jenna and the papers.  "Really? You'd do that for me? But don't you have your hands full with Jeremy and Elena?"

"Doesn't matter, your family Ariel. Besides, you're practically already living with us. All you have to do is sign on the dotted line"

Damon looked at John who practically was boring his eyes at the papers and I was practically in tears "Uh-" I quickly wiped away the tears of joy "Does someone have a pen?"

"I believe I do," Elijah reached into his suit and pulled out a pen. I thanked him for the pen, and signed my name on the paper.

Jenna squealed and wrapped her arms around me and I laughed and hugged her back. "All I got to do now is hand these to a judge to approve and I'm officially your guardian"

"Congratulations" Andie said with a smile and so did Damon. "Yes, congratulations indeed" Elijah said with a small smile.

Ooh...ohh! Oh shit! He knows I'm related to Elena now!

I met Damon's eye who looked on with a very worried look.

...............

"The gentlemen should take their drinks in the study." I suggested, clapping my hands together after the look Damon gave me.

"I have to say the food was almost as wonderful as the company." Elijah complemented.

Amdie smiled at him "I like you."

"Here you are, gentleman, make yourself useful. Hmm?" Jenna suggests to John after thrusting him some of the plates.

John takes the plates and walks off when Alaric comes up behind Jenna.

"Here, here. Put me to work."

"Um, I got it." She said, denying his help.

Jenna picks up the plates and starts to walk out of the room but Alaric stops her.

"Hey, Jenna, are you...are you okay?"

She nods unconvincingly "Yeah, fine, Ric."

I look after Jenna sympathetically when John returns with a smug look which Alaric notices.

"I suspect this is my fault."

I scowl at John "What did you tell her?"

"I merely mentioned that Alaric here, hasn't been completely honest with her about your dead wife."

"You son of a bitch!"

Alaric grabs John by his shirt collar and John grabs his wrists and pulls his hands off of him.

"I think I've been very clear with you, Ric. I want my ring back."

I look after John is disbelief. How am I related to him?

My phone starts to ring in my jacket pocket so I pull it out and answer "Hello."

"Oh thank god! Ariel you need to tell Damon to not kill Elijah, he's going to die!" Stefan rambled.

"Slow down. Slow down. Just explain what the hell are you rambling about?"

"The dagger can't be yield by vampires, he will die if he kills Elijah"

My eyes widened in shock, "Oh my god!" I cut the call and whirl to Alaric "John's trying to get Damon killed" 

...............

Me, Alaric and Andie burst through the study doors and when we do Damon quickly puts the dagger back down.

"Gentlemen" I say with a nervous chuckle "we forgot about dessert."

"Elijah." Andie says holding out her hand for him.

"Miss Star..." Oooh that accent.

Elijah hands his glass to Damon, who drains it, and takes Andie's hand. He twirls her around and they walk out of the room together. As soon as they leave, Damon smacks Alaric and me angrily. Alaric points down at the dagger with a finger. 

Damon doesn't understand what he means so I approached the desk and grabbed a pen, scribbling what Stefan told me.  I handed the paper to Damon who holds it up, reading what it says. "Elijah + Dagger + you = your as dead as a doorbell"  

Damon angrily throws the paper at Alaric and they walk out of the room. I linger for a second, my eyes resting on the dagger.

He said only humans can yield it.