A new beginning - A TVD Fan Fiction

Chapter 4

CAROLINE POV:

"I am not convinced, but I understand that you are being serious. Moreover, I do believe your story. There are many things that magic can do, so this is not impossible. But letting Bonnie know of her true nature... that is something I don't think I can agree on."

"Please, I beg you. She needs to know. If you do not tell her now clearly and honestly, she will only get blindsided later on and feel helpless. At the time that everything started, I was still unaware so I cannot tell you in full details about what had happened back then. One thing that I can clearly confirm, is that during a particularly hard spell that Bonnie did, you used up too much magic and you died. This led to Bonnie not having any guidance as a witch. She could only rely on herself, the grimoires and from time to time her ancestors. So you see, she needs support because I am not sure if I can help you when the time comes. I don't want her to be lost on her journey and hers is a particularly hard one to walk." I look at her with worry, hoping that she takes my words seriously. I think the last part hit her hard, it might have just made a crack in that incredibly hard mask.

"If what you said is true, then... that changes things." I smile gratefully at hearing that.

"Thank you. Thank you so much."

"I will not do it today or tomorrow, mind you. You gave me a lot to think about. I do thank you as well for warning me."

"Of course Mrs. Bennett." I give her a big grin.

"Call me Sheila." Now, that surprised me but I hesitantly agree.

"Alright, Sheila. There is much more to tell but I think that I already gave you enough to think about. I will come by another time whilst you digest what I told you today."

"Yes. That is quite a big bomb you dropped on me, Caroline." I sheepishly smile.

"Sorry, but I thought it for the best to have you informed." I start getting up from the couch, when I remember another thing and hesitantly look at her.

"What is it Caroline?"

"There.. Uh... There is another thing that I wanted to check with you. I noticed something strange yesterday when Bonnie and I touched, so I wanted to see if what I suspect is correct." She looks at me curiously.

"What would that be?"

"Do you have something in your house that has a bit of magic in it? Just a little bit, something that you can easily replace?" She stops for a moment to look at me but nods and goes in search. Five minutes later she comes back with a small white stone in her hand. She stretches out her hand and I was about to touch it but stop myself.

"Could you please place it on the table?" She gives me another look but complies and places the stone on the table of the living room. I reach out hesitantly and touch the stone. We both look at the stone in my hand and then my hand starts glowing red. I can feel something passing through my hand and into me. That is when I confirmed my suspicion. For some reason or other I did not only travel through time but I also became a siphoner. Now this is just great. *note the sarcasm*

"Oh God!" I exclaim as I let go of the stone, which ends up on the carpet. I fall back down on the couch and look listlessly at the ceiling.

"Well, it looks like Bonnie is not the only one that is in need of some training." Sheila says with a smirk on her face. Why do I have the suspicion that I will not like how this will go?

"I don't understand. I am not part of any magic bloodline. This should not be happening. One thing is traveling through time but turning into a siphoner is insane! How did this happen?" I bend over and cradle my head in my hands, whining away. Sheila takes a seat across from me and says, "you said it before. Nature allowed you to do all this, which means that it was meant to be."

"Now I think both of us have quite a lot to think about. Ugh, I need to go home and process this." Sheila gets up and accompanies me to the door. "Again, thank you for listening Sheila. I appreciate you taking this time to hear me out. I will come back."

"Thank you, Caroline."

"Sheila, could you maybe not tell Bonnie about me? At least, not yet? I want to be the one to tell her, when I am ready." She nods in understanding.

We say our goodbyes, I grab my bike and ride back home. I spend the rest of the day munching away on snacks and feeling out of sorts. This is quite the unexpected development. I did suspect it, but actually confirming it, is surreal. There are no words. Huh, right now I will just keep snacking and relax the mind by watching good old trash TV.