Tainted || n.mikaelson

sixty-one

"So we've found 9 bars along Route 29," Damon began as he and Seraphina walked into the room where Elena was, where she had been looking at a map as she held Stefan's daylight ring. "And none of them are called Joe's."

"I had a feeling there was something wrong all summer, and I ignored it, but I was right," Elena said, making Seraphina roll her eyes slightly. She was fed up with the doppelgangers, and she was almost considering leaving the Stefan rescue mission and going back to New Orleans. "Stefan was in a safe. Probably killed whoever it was that found him." She sighed. "I know it sounds crazy that I'm following some psychic dream, but it's the only lead that we have." She pointed out.

"It doesn't sound crazy," Damon responded before pausing. "It is crazy, but I'm open-minded." Damon smiled at Elena, making Seraphina's face curl up in disgust as she silently texted Rosalind, telling her about the dreams Elena had been having.

"Shotgun!" Katherine called as she walked into the room, a tote bag in the crook of her arm. Damon and Elena looked at her in disbelief. "What?" She questioned them. "I get carsick in the back seat," She explained. "Another charming human side effect you stuck me with," Seraphina smirked at this, she would have to tell one of the Mikaelson's about Katherine's newly found mortality.

"Please tell me that she's not coming," Elena said through gritted teeth after Katherine slammed her tote on the table with the map.

"Trust me, I have no interest in Katherine's well-being, but for some reason, Silas wants her real bad, and if Silas wants her, I want her more," Damon explained.

"Can't we just stash her in the cellar or maybe a deep, dark well with a pair of water wings?" Elena questioned, looking at Katherine as she did.

"Do you really think that I want to take a road trip with you, America's most boring, self-righteous vampire?" Katherine responded, making Seraphina snicker at what she called Elena. "Just remember, Damon wouldn't have to play bodyguard if you hadn't shoved that cure down my throat."

"You were trying to kill me," Elena reminded her as she walked over to the grand piano, sitting on the bench.

"I will admit, though, I take great pleasure knowing that you wasted your one shot at a human life, on me."

"What a waste," Seraphina commented lowly, knowing that both Katherine and Elena would hear her.

"Alright, play nice!" Damon said over the two. "Or I'm gonna revisit the deep, dark well idea."

"I want to find Stefan just as much as you do, and not just because I don't want to be a pawn that you can trade-off for his life," Katherine spoke. "I care about him." Seraphina snorted in sarcasm at this, Katherine glared at the youngest Salvatore, only to be met with a grin from her. "I always have, and since we've been having the same dream, make me think that you care about him just as much."

"Okay. Train's leaving the station. Choo-choo," Damon ended the conversation, walking out of the room, Elena not too far behind him.

–

"Is he okay?" Seraphina questioned as Damon carried Stefan into the house. Damon had called hours ago, letting her know that Stefan was found.

"Let's hope so," Damon responded as they walked to the main living area, placing Stefan gently on the couch. "Silas' ex-fiancee done some kinda linking spell thing to him," Damon explained.

"Then he's probably not okay." Seraphina paused, noticing that Katherine was missing. "And you've run off Katherine, nice."

"No, not nice. That means Silas might have her," Damon said as he poured himself a drink. "I notice your stuff is packed, leaving so soon?"

"You found Stefan, I think my time here is up. I'm wanting to cause drama," She ended her sentence with a grin, making Damon laugh as he began to pour another glass of bourbon.

"That's my sister," He began, offering her the glass which she gladly accepted. "Always wanting to ruffle some feathers." She drank the liquor, finishing it in one sip.

"And I must be on my way, please keep me updated, please don't make me come back here," She pleaded, wrapping her arms around her older brother. Damon wrapped his arms around her small figure, holding her closely.

"I can't keep that promise," He muttered, making Seraphina sigh.

"Give him my best wishes," She added, motioning to Stefan. "Bye, brother."

–

"Quickly," Rosalind rushed Seraphina into her bar. She had a spare bedroom for her to stay in, she was glad to see the runaway wife, she enjoyed the woman.

"Thank you for taking me in," Seraphina said sincerely. "And I also need to be updated on everything."

"Everything?" Rosalind questioned, making Seraphina nod. "Hayley is still alive. I don't know what will happen after the birth but," Rosalind paused, gauging Seraphina's reaction to her words.

"Keep going," She encouraged. "I'm single as of now," She added in, flashing her bare ring finger.

"He also has someone writing a memoir, or at least that's what Elijah told me," Rosalind hummed. "Now, a witch is missing. Senna is looking for her but no luck." She finished.

"Elijah huh?"  Seraphina grinned, making Rosalind scoff.

"Please, we met earlier to discuss what to do. I'm Marcel's second in command, remember? I hear about all meetings,"

"Klaus has been talking to you," Seraphina mentioned. "About me, I'm sure."

"I've only told him if I've heard from you or not, scout's honor," Rosalind responded. "I told him you were busy looking for Stefan, of course. He thinks you're indisposed currently."

"Beautiful, just how I like it."

–

Seraphina watched the partying from the bar's balcony, watching people swarm the street in costume.

"Here you go," Rosalind offered Seraphina a mixed drink, making her grab it from her hand."I love New Orleans." She sighed, sipping the drink through the tiny black straw.

"I will say, this city is a lot better than Mystic Falls," Seraphina stated with a small grin. "I wonder if Davina is out in the crowd," She pondered, looking throughout the crowd, sipping on her drink.

"If she is Marcel's night and day walkers will get her. I'm sure Niklaus and Elijah are down there as well." Rosalind responded. "If the daywalkers aren't in here,"

Seraphina continued to watch the party, her eyes wandering through the crowd before they landed on a familiar blue pair.

"Niklaus."

She really didn't hide long, but I don't blame her from not hiding from that delicious mans

Will they meet? Or he continue looking for Davina??

November 10, 2021