10 | Road Trip

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Previously on The Eternal Burden:

For centuries now I have lived in secret until now. Stefan knew the risks but he had to know her name was Elena. She's a dead ringer for Katherine. Your love for Katherine wasn't real. I'm going to bring her back. There's a tomb underneath the church. The spell sealed Katherine in that tomb. Hello, Jenna. Logan? Who are you? Friend of Jenna's. Alaric Saltzman. I'm your new history teacher. Grams just showed me this. I'm a witch.

Awakening in my bed after the enthralling night I spent with Damon and Logan, I retrieved my phone to find a message from Stefan

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Awakening in my bed after the enthralling night I spent with Damon and Logan, I retrieved my phone to find a message from Stefan. Apparently, Elena had come across a picture of Katherine, prompting me to perform a tracking spell to meet up with her. Eager to learn more, I promptly climbed into her passenger seat, anticipation coursing through me.

Elena can't help but jump slightly in surprise as suddenly, you climb into the passenger seat. "What the..." she exclaims, her eyes widening at your unexpected presence. "Nataleea, what are you doing here?" Her voice is filled with both surprise and curiosity.

"Please don't be frightened. There's no need to cry. I'm here to clear this up. You've discovered a photograph of a girl who looks just like you, correct? Let me explain."

Elena's initial shock slowly turns to confusion as you speak, your words filled with an air of intrigue. She turns to look at you, her expression a mix of surprise and uncertainty. "How...how did you know?" she asks, her voice tinged with both curiosity and wariness.

"Stefan informed me about the situation, and please don't worry. I am not here to defend him. The girl's name is Katherine. She is a vampire from-"

Suddenly, something appeared in the middle of the road. I instinctively shield Elena, hoping to take the brunt of the impact to protect her from being severely hurt. The car flips over, and we are left in a disoriented state.

At the sight of something appearing on the road, you react swiftly, instinctively shielding Elena in an attempt to protect her from harm. The car suddenly veers off course, flipping over and leaving both of you disoriented in the aftermath. Elena's heart races, and she looks at you, a mix of fear and gratitude in her eyes.

"It's alright, I'll find a way to get us out of here," I reassure her, trapped between broken glass and metal. I notice Damon approaching.

"How are you two holding up in there?" he asks.

"Not good. Her seatbelt is stuck," I respond. "I'm going to try and free her, alright?"

She nods in response, her face etched with a mix of fear and reliance on your help.

"It's alright, I'll find a way to get us out of here," I reassure her, trapped between broken glass and metal. I notice Damon approaching.

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