Love That Doesn't Hurt

Chapter 3: Hybrids And Doppelgängers

(Warnings: Violence; Gun Violence; Stabbings; Sampling Blood)

"Isn't this a dilemma we have here," the man said, "I see you happened to take out my older brother? Thank you for that. He was starting to get on my nerves. Now who managed to stake him?"

"I did," Erix confessed, narrowing his eyes at him.

"You did," the man scoffed, "Don't be ridiculous..."

The man flinched as a bullet passed his head. He glared evilly at Erix.

"What do you want," Erix asked.

"You're the ones trespassing, remember," the man said, staring at Erix, "My name is Klaus..."

"I don't give a fuck, man," Erix said, "Let the kid go."

"The one in my hands," Klaus smirked, "Come get him..."

Klaus was about to break his neck but was shot in his back. He dropped to his knees and was shot again before being stabbed in his chest. Erix looked up, grinning.

"They always talk too much," Dean scoffed.

"Am I happy to see you two," Erix said, walking past the body on the floor.

"You weren't going to leave me alone with this guy, were you," Sam teased, pointing at Dean.

Erix chuckled and picked up the other body.

"Wait a second," Peter said.

He gave Klaus a small cut. Then started collecting his blood.

"We can go," Peter said.

"You guys go ahead," Erix said, "I'll catch up."

"You sure," Sam asked.

"Yeah," Erix nodded.

They left the house and drove away. Erix pulled the stakes out of the two brothers. Klaus shot up as did Elijah.

"I figure you two will be hungry," Erix said, tossing two bags of blood on the floor, "Don't come after us if you know what's good for you both."

Erix left the house and drove away. Elijah sipped the blood while staring at where he left.

"I know that look, Elijah," Klaus said.

"I'm aware," Elijah said, "Just curious about him. I want to know more about this Erix character."

Klaus for once was impressed by someone his brother took interest in. He was also curious about who Erix truly was. So he got up to do some research of his own.

"Where are you going," Elijah asked.

"To do research obviously," Klaus smiled, leaving the house, "Since you're too noble to stalk him yourself."

Erix was having a drink at Mystic Grill with Sam, Dean, and Peter. They were all catching up when Erix's name was called. He stood up to face a familiar blue-eyed vampire, Damon Salvatore.

"You shouldn't be here, wolfman," Damon growled.

"Fuck off, fang face," Erix snapped.

"After you give me my looks back," Damon said, noting how they were doppelgängers.

"Fight me for them," Erix said.

Damon slowly smiled and clasped his hand with Erix's

"Thought I'd never see you again, E," Damon said, cheerfully.

"You know, it's hard for me to stay away from someone as handsome as you, Day," Erix grinned, causing Damon to chuckle.

"They seem like they know each other," Peter said to Sam and Dean.

"Erix has friends all over places like these," Sam said, "He's a likable person when he's relaxed and fierce in battle. If you're not a friend, you're an enemy. And nobody wants to be an enemy of Erix Hale."

"How've you been, man," Erix asked.

"Hanging in there," Damon sighed, "Keeping up with this vampire shit around here. Trying to keep things on lock."

"Well remember if you or Ric need anything..."

"We'll give you a call," Damon finished.

Erix finger-gunned him while winking. Suddenly Erix was almost tackled from being hugged by Caroline.

"Hey, Care bear," Erix chuckled, hugging her back.

"I've missed you," Caroline said, making sure not to suffocate him, "How are you?!"

"I'm great," Erix said, "How are you? Last time I saw you were, what? You were with Tyler or something?"

"Yep," Caroline smiled.

"Still with him," Erix asked.

"No. Not this time," Caroline shrugged, "Moved on."

They all stopped talking when Klaus walked into the grill.

"What's he doing here," Damon asked as Sam, Dean, and Peter stood.

Klaus ordered a drink and sat at a table. He smirked at everyone until he saw Erix. Erix was about to approach but Sam grabbed his arm.

"Let's just get out of here," Sam whispered.

"When have we ever left a job unfinished, Sam," Erix said.

"Then I'll go with you," Sam said, walking ahead of him.

Klaus looked up as Erix slipped across him in the seat.

"Couldn't stay away," Erix asked.

"Maybe I wanted a drink," Klaus said.

He waved his hand and a waiter brought Erix a drink of his own.

"On me," Klaus smiled.

Erix slid the drink to him.

"I don't want your gift, pal," Erix said.

"You intrigue me, Erix," Klaus said, "Something about you makes me wonder what you know? What do you hide? Why do you not care to get hurt? Especially with you being a werewolf."

"Unlike you, I have a lot of real friends," Erix sassed.

"Ouch," Klaus said dramatically, "About the rules you gave my brother and I..."

"I expect you to follow them," Erix growled, narrowing his eyes at the hybrid, "Or I promise to come after everything you love and care about before killing you with a fucking bullet to the skull."

"Are you always so... Violent," Klaus asked, amused by his threats.

"Yes," Erix said.

"Even in the bedroom," Klaus asked, smirking.

"We're done here," Erix said, standing up.

Erix paid for his drinks before leaving with everyone else with him. Peter received a message.

"I have to go," Peter said, "I'll see you later, E."

Erix hugged him tightly. Peter stiffened but relaxed slowly. Being hugged by his twin was inevitable even for him.

"I'll miss you, Pete," Erix said, "Be sure to call me if you need anything, okay?"

"I will," Peter said, patting his back once, "Be safe out here."

"Sounds boring," Erix smiled.

Peter chuckled and left to catch up with the others.