Blood and Honey (Vampire Diaries FanFic)

34- The Lesser Evil

Once I was far enough away from Elena and Stefan, I stop, to catch my breath. I look around the empty forest. Seeing no one around, and how neither of them came after me, I sigh in relief, before allowing myself to be honest with the emotions I was feeling. Fear, Anger, and Helplessness, mix all together, and I start to pace back and forth, as everything that we learned today, finally sets in. Dammit, what the hell am I suppose to do..? We can't run but we can't stay either. Klaus is coming. Klaus needs to sacrifice a Werewolf, in order to break this curse, and Tyler and I are the only Werewolves in town.. I sigh and come to a stop. I remember the promise I made to Uncle Mason, the day I found him chained up in the Salvatore house. I promised him, that I'd keep Tyler safe. I may have failed at keeping his curse from triggering...but he is still alive...and I intend to keep it that way. So, when Klaus comes.. I inhale deeply, letting out a shaky breath, as I fist my hands, to stop the trembling that had started. Smiling ruefully, I laugh humorlessly. I always knew I wouldn't have a long lifespan but...gotta admit...I never thought I'd go out like this.. I sigh and lower my head. But...if it'll keep Tyler safe.. With that thought, I sigh, and slowly walk back to the house.

The next day..

The Full Moon is coming soon...all our supplies were in Mason's truck. Since that seems to have gone missing, along with Mason's body...I'll have to start from scratch.. With that thought, I head outside. However, as I close the front door, I hear footsteps approaching behind me. I quickly turn, fearing the worst, only to see it was just Elena. I sigh in a mix between relief, and annoyance. "Not you again.." I say, shaking my head, as I cross my arms over my chest. Why the hell is she so hell-bent on keeping me around lately..? Elena sighs and looks up at me. "Look Rae...I know I'm probably the last person you want to see right now.." Elena says, trailing off. "You are." I say honestly. She gives me a look, before sighing, and continuing. "But I also know that you want to protect Tyler, and you'll do anything to keep him safe.." she says. I sigh in annoyance. "Get to the point, Elena." I say. You save someone once and look what happens...I swear, she's like a damn stray.. She sighs and nods. "My point is that I have a plan, one which will keep everyone we love safe from Klaus." She says.

Hearing this, I scoff, and shake my head. "Thanks, but I've already decided to give myself over to Klaus. So, whatever you've come up with, you'll have to do it alone. I won't risk it." I say. "Actually...I've decided to do the same.." she says, making my eyes widen in surprise. "You...have..?" I ask. She nods. "You forgot that I have people I want to protect too, Rae. You and I both know the consequences of going against Klaus. This is the only way to protect everyone we love." She says. "I see.." I say trailing off, as I let her words sink in. Her and I both have decided, that the lives of the people we love, are more important than our own. If that's the case.. I meet her gaze. "How do we do it?" I ask. Hearing this, she sighs in relief, and explains.

A few moments later..