Poison Ivy

Chapter 38

Please check the author's note at the end

I left Bonnie after I made sure that she was okay-ish. I've been trying Elijah all morning. Something is off. "Hey. So, I know this is weird, but I have a bad feeling. My instincts are never wrong. Call me ASAP." Ending my call and leaving my voicemail for him.

I have a feeling that Elena is involved. Isn't she always?

School feels like a bad idea and yet here I am. I get it in my mind that I should at least try and find out some information from my friends, I guess. Bonnie might be the only person that would give me an answer. Which means I must make a stop at her locker. Luckily or unluckily depending on who you ask, she's with Stefan.

"Listen I wanna get the Martins on our side, now that Elijah is out of the picture." My blood runs cold. The only way I can get through this conversation is to breathe my anger away for a couple of seconds. Acing like I didn't just hear that is more difficult than I expect. Not like I'm seething on the inside. Was Elena part of this? And what does he mean by out of the picture? "Hey I choke out." They visible tense at my arrival. "So that's how its going to be? Fine."

I scoff walking away. It doesn't escape my notice that neither of the two stopped me.

I don't understand why I care so much about this man. Because the truth is that I don't know him, he doesn't know me. But I gravitate towards him without realising it. Ultimately, he will allow Klaus to kill my sister. Not to mention he is leading Klaus here, putting everyone in danger. All I need to do is get through school today, then I can go and force the answer from them.

"Hey cutie." Caroline pops up in my way. Apparently, she's the only one willing to talk to me. "Hey."

We walk to class. I don't need to force anything out of Care, I just need to ask the right questions. Unfortunately, I don't know the right question but opt for a different direction. "So how are things with Matt and Tyler?" When her smile disappears and a frown takes root, I know its the right question.

Having to act like I didn't know her response I say."I'm sorry I didn't mean to overstep. You dont have to talk if you dont want to. But just know that I'm here." And I meant it. She's different now that she's a vampire. I like this new her. I grab her hand and squeeze it. I hate that she's going through this, but I feel more guilt for putting her through my questioning. "Take my mind off it then."

This is not how I expected this to turn out. I miscalculated but I can still do something nice for a friend. I pull her into an empty classroom. "I'm going to need you to close your eyes, relax and think about your future. Trust me." She follows my instruction, after a bit of hesitation though. I knew Tanner would die without really knowing what I was doing. What would happen if I actually concentrated.

I do the same. The magic comes without hesitation. "College. You go to college." I don't even recognise my voice. Its so mysterious and seductive. But her going to college with Elena is a given. That's not juicy enough for me. So, I push the boundaries of my magic. I'm volatile but she's a vampire. She doesn't break easily.

Looking further puts some strain on my body. A cold breeze slips into the classroom, lifting my hair slightly. Ignoring it I reach further. Give me something juicy damnit. My body fights back, starting with my trademark –a nosebleed. "Ivy!"

I clutch her hand in mine. This is more complicated than I initially thought. But then it hits me like a ton of bricks. Crying, babies crying. he scene tTakes over my vision. She's holding two babies. By the look on her face, they're hers. "Oh Caroline. They're beautiful." Tears gather in my eyes.

This shouldn't be possible at all. But its clear as day. This is juicy but no way am I telling teenage Caroline she's going to be a mother of two.