Evelyn Gilbert (TVD)

The Reckoning

Stefan groaned, his head throbbing from the latest snap to his neck. His eyes fluttered open to reveal Evelyn's motionless form sprawled on the ground beside him. He glanced up, meeting Rebekah's amused gaze at the entrance of the truck.

"Oh, he lives," she remarked, a hint of sarcasm in her voice.

Stefan shook off the disorientation. "What happened?" He asked, his voice hoarse.

"You both took quite a beating," Rebekah replied nonchalantly. "My brother's been snapping your necks all afternoon. Quite the temper." She glanced down at Evelyn, her tone softening slightly. "Don't worry, she'll wake up soon."

Stefan's brow furrowed. "Why did he bring us back to Mystic Falls?"

Rebekah raised an eyebrow. "Cut the act, Stefan. It didn't take him long to figure out what you've been hiding."

"I'm not hiding anything," Stefan insisted, his voice rising. "We've done everything Klaus asked of us."

Rebekah smirked. "Really? You just conveniently left out the part about the doppelgänger still being alive."

Stefan's heart pounded. He nodded slowly, the weight of her words sinking in. "Where is Klaus now?" He asked calmly.

"With any luck? Ripping that cow's bloody head off," she replied coolly.

Stefan lunged forward, tackling Rebekah out of the truck. They crashed to the ground, Stefan pinning her beneath him. "Where is she?" He growled, his eyes filled with desperation.

Rebekah smirked. "You really do love her, don't you?" With a sudden burst of speed, she vamped them back to the truck and slammed Stefan against it. She grabbed a crowbar and swung it, striking him across the face. "Consider me jealous," she said, her voice low and dangerous. Without warning, she plunged the crowbar into him, eliciting a cry of pain.

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Evelyn

I gasp awake, my heart pounding in my chest. Stefan is kneeling beside me, his face etched with concern. My gaze falls on his blood-stained shirt, and a wave of dread washes over me.

"What happened? Where are they?" I ask, looking around the truck. Stefan's eyes meet mine, and I see the pain reflected in them. "Please don't tell me he found her," I plead, my voice barely a whisper.

He nods, his face a mask of sorrow. "Are you okay?"

"I'm fine. Let's just... let's just try to find them," I reply, forcing a calm tone. He nods and helps me up. "Wait a minute," I say, realization hitting me. "The high school. Caroline kept telling me about how she couldn't wait for senior prank day."

He nods. "Okay, let's go." We both vamp to the high school, our heightened senses straining to pick up any sounds. In the gym, we hear faint whimpering. We make our way inside, finding Dana sitting on the floor, crying, with Chad beside her, holding her in his arms.

Elena stands up as we enter. "Evelyn, Stefan."

"Klaus," Stefan replies, stepping further into the gym.

"Look at that. Your sister and your boyfriend have come to play hero," Klaus smirks.

"We came to ask for your forgiveness. And pledge our loyalty," Stefan tells him.

"Well, you both broke that pledge once already."

"Elena means nothing to me anymore." He takes steps closer to Klaus. "And whatever you ask of me... I will do."

"And you?" He questions, looking at me.

"Do I really have a choice?" I ask sarcastically, making him glare at me. "You asked." I shrug.