Blood and Honey (Vampire Diaries FanFic)

75- Isolation

After a few moments, Elijah speaks. "Tomorrow night...are you aware that it is a Full Moon?" He asks quietly. I sigh and nod silently. "Yeah.." I say quietly. He nods. "If I know my brother, he is most likely prepared to break the Curse tomorrow night." He explains, making me narrow my eyes in sadness, and avert my gaze. So soon.. At this realization, fear rises in my chest, but I quickly push it away, as I sigh, and stand. "I figured.." I say, looking to the side, to hide my face, while I tried to hide my fear. Not like he'd care either way but, still.. I cross my arms over my chest, in hopes of giving myself comfort, for the fact that I would have to die tomorrow. I...have a feeling there's still something I don't know about this ritual.. Mustering up my courage, I speak. "This ritual...how's it work exactly..? I know there's the Moonstone, Elena, a Witch, me, and a Vampire, but...what else..?" I ask. Elijah is silent for a few moments. "Are you certain you wish to know..?" He asks. Mulling over his words of warning, I hesitantly nod my head.

Seeing this, he sighs, and speaks. "I wish I could tell you it will be a quick and painless death, or as simple as a snap of the neck...but I would be lying to you if I did. You deserve the truth." He says. Hearing this, I narrow my eyes even more, tightening my grip, and bracing myself. "...what...would that be...exactly..?" I ask curiously, but also worried. He is silent for a few moments. But after a while, he speaks. "In order for the Ritual to be complete...Klaus must drink your blood until death. A slow and painful death awaits each sacrifice.." he says quietly. I take a deep breath, being mindful to hide the trembling. "Except Elena...she'll come back...right..? She'll be okay..?" I ask worriedly. Hearing these words, he tilts his head curiously. "After everything that I just told you...you are still only concerned for Elena..?" He asks. I tighten my grip on myself, and turn my back to him, choosing to look at the fireplace instead. Of course that's not the only thing..! I'm terrified of what's going to happen to me too.. "I already know I'm not going to survive this, Elijah...so...yes, Elena's what I'm choosing to be concerned about." I say, trying my best to hide the fear I felt. I can't change what happens to me...no matter how much I wish I could..

Sighing, Elijah speaks. "Yes, Elena will survive." He says. Hearing this, I exhale in relief. "Good...at least I know one of us get to walk away from this f****d up ritual.." I say honestly, though I find very little comfort in this. For a while, we're silent, until Elijah sighs and speaks. "Your mother will be home soon. Do you wish to stay here for tonight..? This will be your last night together, afterall.." He says quietly. Hearing this, I narrow my eyes sadly. He's right...come tomorrow night.. An image of a faceless man biting into my neck, flashes through my mind, making terror erupt in my chest. I immediately shake out of my thoughts, pushing them away. "Yeah...I think I will...I should...probably call Tyler too.." I say with a nod. "Very well, I will speak to Elena and the Salvatore brothers tomorrow morning, I will find you afterwards." He says. Nodding, I see him to the door, and watch as he takes his leave.

A few moments after Elijah leaves, Mom walks inside, catching my attention. Putting on a smile, I walk to her side. "How was work?" I ask. She smiles tiredly and takes off her shoes. "How about I tell you all about it in the morning. It's been a long day." She says, patting my shoulder. "Oh...um, okay. Uh...how about I make us dinner then?" I offer. "Sorry sweetie, unfortunately I had dinner with a client tonight. I think I'll just take a nice hot bath, and call it a night. But if you're hungry, there should be some leftovers in the fridge." She says, before kissing the top of my head. "Goodnight, sweetheart." She says, before walking up the stairs. "Oh...alright...goodnight then.." I say, quietly watching her go, as my eyes narrow in sadness. It's not like I can force her to stay with me for a while...if I insist too much, she'll know something's wrong.. Once I hear her bedroom door close, I sigh to myself. It's better to just let it go...guess I'll just call Tyler then..

With that thought, I slowly trail out the front door, and sit on the porch, dialing the number. Unfortunately, all I get is the steady beep, before being sent to voice-mail. Sighing, I hang up, and try again. Sadly, the same thing happens. I guess...I'll just...leave a message then.. Sighing, I call again, and wait for his voice-mail. After the tone, I speak. "Hey, Ty...it's me.." I say, as my vision blurs. Quickly blinking away the tears, I continue. "I was just-" I stop as my voice breaks. Sighing in defeat, I erase the recording before his voice-mail could save it. "Dammit...why won't you just answer your damn phone.." I say outloud, hanging up the phone, my vision blurring yet again. Sighing once more, I shake my head, and quickly cover my face with my hand. I just...want to say goodbye...is that too much to ask for..? I sniffle and grit my teeth, as the tears stream down my face.