Twisted Bonds

Chapter 47: Summer Depression

Emma's POV

I woke up the next day in the same place I fell asleep. On the couch, where I was watching TV waiting for Elena to text me back. I checked my phone. There was a text, but not from Elena. I got one from Enzo.

The text was saying that since Klaus was leaving town, he deemed it safe to go see some of his friends in Arkansas. He told me that he'd be gone for about six months and if I ever needed anything to give him a call.

I got up and ventured into the kitchen. I saw Elena quietly talking to Jenna and Jeremy about something. Their hushed conversation came to an immediate halt as I walked into the room. "Oh, hey Elena. You never texted me last night. Is Damon okay?" I asked.

"Um, yeah, he's fine. Katherine came by with the cure." Elena told me.

"Katherine? She's free?" I asked.

"Yeah. Stefan has to follow Klaus and Elijah around for the next decade to make up for it. For some reason, Klaus wanted his help to make hybrids. They're already on their way out of town." Elena said. She avoided making eye contact with me.

"Elena, are you okay?" I asked. I could tell that something was really bothering her.

"Why didn't you tell me that you're the soulmates of two Originals?" she asked. Actually, it was more like she was accusing me of something.

My eyes widened. Elena continued. "Katherine picked up on a rather interesting conversation between Klaus and Elijah. Apparently, on the way back, they talked out some issues and found out that they both had a soulmate bond to you. Were you hiding this from us? Were you planning on betraying us?" Elena asked, getting louder and louder the longer she continued talking.

"Woah, Elena, calm down. I wasn't even completely sure that Klaus was my soulmate. I-"

Elena cut me off. "But you knew that Elijah was your soulmate, and you didn't tell me?!"

"I didn't tell you because I was afraid you were going to react harshly to it, just like you are now! I can't help that they are my soulmates. I didn't want you to hate me, Elena!" I shouted.

"Your soulmates with Klaus! He drained me of my blood just a couple days ago! He kills without remorse! Since you're mated with him, you must have some of his traits, none of which are good! Emma, I don't know if I can trust you!" Elena yelled back.

Hearing her say that hurt. I took a deep breath and tried to soothe her. "Elena, you can trust me. I won't do anything to hurt you. Hell, I didn't intervene when you guys tried killing Klaus."

"Because you knew that Elijah wouldn't be able to do it." Elena replied.

"I didn't intervene because I care about you Elena. Why can't you see that?" I asked.

"Do you care about them? Would you help Elijah or Klaus if they asked you to?" Elena asked.

"I won't lie. A part of me does care about them. I-"

Elena cut me off again. "Then I can't trust you, Emma." Elena told me. Before I could reply, she left.

My mouth hung open. I turned my gaze to Jenna. "I'm gonna...go grocery shopping." Jenna said.

"I'm going with her..." Jeremy said as he followed Jenna out of the house.

Tears pooled in my eyes. Did I just lose my family?

I had to call Bonnie. She'll still believe in me, right?

I called Bonnie three times before she finally answered. "Emma, I can't talk to you right now."