Twisted Bonds

Chapter 14: Katherine

Emma's POV

I decided I've seen enough vampire drama go down tonight, so I went home. I could tell that Damon had a few questions for me, but I could talk to him another time. So, I asked Bonnie for a ride home. On the way home, I realized that by running into that burning building, I've put myself right where I didn't want to be. I was swirling right in the center of all of the supernatural bullshit; and it was impossible to get out.

I texted Bonnie the next day to see if I missed out on anything, and oh boy did I miss a whole lot within the previous few hours. First off, Elena's evil vampire doppelganger, Katherine, made an appearance and tried to kill John Gilbert. That was the first time I had even heard of this 'Katherine' girl. Second, the mayor died in the fire the previous night. Apparently, the device affected him that night, and it seems to run in the family, because, thirdly, Tyler heard the device go off and got into a car crash. Caroline got badly injured. She was in the hospital, but Damon gave her some vampire blood, so she should heal up in no time.

I made it to the Lockwood mansion with my parents. Tyler was at the entrance. We quickly gave him our condolences and entered. I split from my parents, wanting to find Bonnie. While I was looking around, I met someone strange. I was just approaching Elena when someone bumped into me. He quickly apologized. Something about this man felt...wild. I didn't know how else to explain it.

I quickly shook myself free from this strange feeling. "Oh, no worries. I'm fine, uh..." I didn't know this man's name.

"Mason. Mason Lockwood." he finished for me.

"Lockwood?" I asked.

He nodded. "I was Richard's brother. I don't live here in town. I just came back for the funeral." he answered my unasked question.

"Ah, got it. My name is Emma, by the way. It was nice to meet you." I said.

"Nice to meet you, too." he replied before walking off.

When I turned back, I couldn't see Elena. Where did she go? She was just here. I eventually found her and called out to her. "Elena!"

As I approached her, I felt that something was off. Something felt...ominous. Then it hit me. This wasn't Elena. Well, it's too late to back out now. "Hey, I found out what happened to Caroline. Are you doing alright?"

"I'm doing alright. I hear she's doing a lot better, so that's good." Katherine replied, acting like Elena.

"That's good. I hope she heals up fast. Anyways, see you around Elena." I said as I made my escape.

I need to find Bonnie! I looked around for Bonnie. I knew I had to warn her that Katherine was here. I eventually found her and quickly approached her. "Hey Bonnie, I was looking for you. Can we talk somewhere in private?" I asked. She nodded and led me to a secluded room. Once I was sure that we were alone, I quickly started. "Katherine is here. I just met her. I mistook her for Elena at first, but something about her felt ominous."

"She's here, now?" she asked, concerned. I nodded. "We need to call Elena." she said. Before Bonnie had the chance to pull her phone out, I felt that weird ominous feeling again.

"No, let's not call her." Fear shot through me as I saw Katherine standing in the doorway. "And you..." she said, pointing to me. "Just who are you?"