Blood and Honey (Vampire Diaries FanFic)

61- A Request

The next day..

As I walk through town, someone calls out to me. "Ms. Lockwood, you are just the woman I wanted to see. It is a pleasure to see you again." Elijah says, walking to my side. I look him up and down, arching a brow. "Uh-huh, what do you want?" I ask, feeling his behavior was suspicious. Seeing the shallow flattery wouldn't work on me, he smirks. "Very well, there are a few things I wish to discuss with you. Do you have some time..?" He asks. "Yeah...sure, shoot." I say, leaning against one of the buildings I was near. Seeing this, he nods, and stops. "Damon Salvatore has kindly invited me to a dinner party at his home tonight. Due to our previous encounter, I have reason to believe he is planning something foolish, what say you? You've known Damon longer than myself, am I right to suspect this?" He asks. I think about this for a few seconds, remembering what Damon did to Mason, before sighing. "Before you came to Mystic Falls, I learned the hard way that Damon can't be trusted. It wouldn't surprise me if he was planning something." I say, crossing my arms over my chest. "As for what it is exactly, I couldn't tell you." I say.

He nods in understanding. "As I thought.." He says, trailing off, and looking around the town. After a few moments of silence, he nods to himself, before looking back to me. "Ms. Lockwood, I have a request." He says. Hearing this, I tilt my head. "What kind of request?" I ask skeptically. "It is nothing dangerous, do not worry." He says. "Okay..?" I say, trailing off, as I wait for his reply. "I ask that you wait for me at the Mystic Grill tonight. If everything goes well, I should meet you there without issue." He explains. "And if you don't..?" I ask. "Let us hope it will not come to that." He says. Knowing what that meant, I nod to myself, and sigh. If things go bad tonight, I'll be the only one left to protect mom and Ty.. "Alright. Mystic Grill it is. It's not like I have anything better to do anyway." I say with a shrug. He nods in thanks. "But, just so we're clear, if you stand me up tonight, I am not going to be happy. You promised you'd help me protect mom and Tyler. You Will be keeping Your Word. Even if it means I have to bring your a** back from the dead to do it." I warn him strictly, poking my finger to his chest, to make sure I got my point across.

With an amused smirk, Elijah casually pushes my hand away. "Careful, Ms. Lockwood. I am still an Original." He warns. I narrow my eyes. "I don't give a damn what you are. If you want me help you lure out Klaus, you Will be keeping your promise." I say strictly. He gives an amused chuckle, and nods to me. "Do not worry, I have no intention of going back on my word, Ms. Lockwood." He says in reassurance. "Good. Then I'll see you tonight. Now, was there anything else?" I ask. He thinks about this for a moment. "Yes, actually." He says after a few moments. I motion for him to continue.

"It has come to my attention that your brother has left Mystic Falls. Might I ask why?" He asks. "You probably know most of it already. Afterall, you saved Damon from the other Werewolves last night, didn't you?" I ask. He nods his head. "Tyler left last night after Jules escaped from there. He knew he screwed up and decided to escape before Damon learned about his involvement. I don't know where they're planning to go, but Tyler said he'd text me when they got to wherever." I say. He nods again. "Then am I to assume your mother is the only one who needs protection now?" He asks. I nod. "For now. When and if Tyler comes back, he'll have to be looked after again though." I say. He nods in understanding. "Very well,  that will be all. I thank you for your time Ms. Lockwood. I will see you tonight." He says, taking a step back. "Yeah, sure. Good luck with that dinner of yours." I say, waving him off, before walking away.

Elijah's P.O.V.

A few hours later..

I knock on the Salvatore's door and wait. Soon, Damon opens the door with a smile. "Good evening." I greet. "Hey, thank you for coming. Please, come in." Damon says, acting like a good host. I smirk and nod. First thing's first.. "Just a moment.." I say, casually placing my hand on the doorway. "Can I just say, that if you have less-than-honorable intentions about how this evening is going to proceed, I suggest you highly reconsider." I warn him, making eye contact. "No, nothing dishonorable. Just, uh, getting to know you." He says, giving an innocent smile. "Hm, well that's good. Because...you know, although Elena and I have this deal...if you so much as make a single move to cross me...I'll kill you and I'll kill everyone in this house. Are we clear?" I ask with a knowing smirk. Damon is silent for a few moments. "Crystal." He says. I nod to him and walk inside.

Raelyn's P.O.V.

After I return home, mom and I have a quiet dinner, before she retreats into dad's study. Sighing, I clean up, before looking at the time. I better head to the Grill, he should've arrived at the dinner party by now. Let's hope he gets Damon to reconsider his plans...if anything happens to Elijah...I'll be the only one left to protect mom and Ty from Klaus again.. Worry fills my chest again, as I remember what happened to Uncle Mason. 'I have no intention of going back on my word, Ms. Lockwood..' Elijah's words replay in my mind, making me relax slightly. Calm down, he's not like Uncle Mason, he's an Original. There's not much Damon can do to him that'll affect him. He'll pull through, I'm sure of it.. With that final thought, I finish putting away the dishes, and leave the house behind.