Through the Veil

Chapter 19

Iris awoke to the void space like when she met Death. Confused, Iris hadn't been killed that she knew of. What the hell, "Death" she called out.

"Mistress" Death said, appearing beside her.

Iris jumped, "Warn a girl, Merlin" she mumbled at him, "Care to explain how I ended up here"

Death stared at her then began, "Sheila Bennett was supposed to move on, meet the ancestors" 

Iris flinched, turning to stare at Death, "Well I didn't want her to go yet, it wasn't her fault and I didn't see that as a reason for her to die"

Who knew Death could be over dealing with his Mistress already, "You have changed the course for that whole world now. Sheila Bennett was supposed to die so Bonnie Bennett would take her place"

Iris was mad now, "Bonnie is a child, no child should have that kind of pressure put on them. I was not about to let her turn into me. Sheila is now teaching Bonnie what she needs to know and she won't be sent down the wrong path by people who want to use her" Iris paused, "I would have loved to have someone change the fabric of a universe for me, oh wait. You did" she states looking right at him.

Death sighed, "Next time, use the bracelet I gave you. If you have to do anything like this again you will not be seen"

"Thank you. I know I should have called on you to ask for help but I felt that you wouldn't agree with what I wanted" Iris tells him.

"Just ask for help Mistress. I'm here to serve you" Death tells her. Waving an arm, the room dissolves.

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Liz called Sirius and Remus for a council meeting; she warned them beforehand that Mystic Falls favorite son had come back. Attending the meeting they notice Damon is creeping in towards the end. When the mayor introduced John Gilbert, both men knew that something was going on that Liz didn't know. She tried to keep them in the loop, being outsiders, it was difficult for the council to accept them easily. Liz vouched for them because of their daughters.

John tells the council about the blood banks and hospitals that are reporting missing blood, dead hunters and hikers. John tells them that it is time to be serious about the vampire issue. Showing the council the Gilbert device, he explains how they are going to end it. 

Remus and Sirius know that Liz doesn't want it to happen but she's being out voted. The men leave the meeting, calling Alaric to tell him that he needs to be there tonight.

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Iris is helping Caroline get everything together for Miss Mystic Falls and the Founders Day parade. Iris had no clue how Care was able to do all of this, she had to be Supergirl. Care had been so excited when they announced the court for Miss Mystic Falls, her only worry was that Elena was on it too. Trying to keep up her cheerfulness, Care asked both Fred and George to escort her. They had planned for the twins to switch off during the event so they were both able to. 

Iris is helping Care do her hair and make-up, they are almost finished when they hear Elena talking to her aunt. Care gets a look on her face that pisses Iris off. "Bathroom, now" she tells her. 

Iris shuts the door behind them once they are both in, "I swear to Merlin Caroline, you had better not sabotage this. You deserve to win this, no one and I repeat NO ONE does as much for this town as you. You're seventeen years old and put more effort into your community than most people in their forties. I understand better than most how Elena feels but that doesn't matter in this. You want this and have worked so hard to make it here, don't throw it because she has puppy eyes that people can't see past."