The Black Dahlia

The Infamous Mystic Grill

Draco’s POV

I only wanted Audrina.  I made sure Astoria knew what to expect from the get-go.  She could live in Malfoy Manor, but I wouldn't live with her.  I wouldn't bet with her in any way.  We'd get her pregnant for an heir the muggle way.  This means that a doctor inserts my sperm into her egg.  I had no intentions being with her in that way. 

I'd never do that to my Audrina.  I'd have a muggle wedding with Audrina so we could still be married.  We'd eventually move into Potter Manor together and raise our family there.  I'd attend some events with Astoria to have our faces out there in the Wizarding world.  My parents accepted that.  Astoria accepted that.  I knew Audrina wouldn't, but she'd never know.

My plan didn't matter in the end, though.  Potter couldn't let us be happy.  He stuck his messy head in.  My stupid parents invited stupid Potter.  Stupid Potter ruined it all.  I wed Astoria. 

I came home to my true love.  I came home to emptiness.  I looked for her.  She was gone.  In the kitchen I found her wedding plans.  Then my sight was like tunnel vision as it narrowed in on her engagement ring.  I saw what lay beneath it.  I didn’t need to open it to know what invitation it was. 

I ran to our room again and opened our closet.  Her clothes were gone.  I opened the drawers that were her own and found them empty.  I looked into her jewelry armoire, empty.  Her family and friends' pictures were gone.  Her potion and curse breaking work were gone.  All traces of her simply vanished.
I attempted to floo to Potter Manor, but it was blocked.  I tried to floo to Grimmauld Place.  Blocked.

I turned to our friends who were either gone or turned me away.  I went to a bar and got drunk.  Black out drunk.  I woke up the next day in bed with Astoria.  Who agreed to everything because she knew this would be the outcome.  That she'd have me in the end.  I glared at her and returned to the empty apartment.  I'd wait here forever if I had to for Audrina.  I'd wait and drink the loneliness away.

Audrina’s POV

I had been living in Mystic Falls for a good bit now.  I say a good bit as I’m not entirely sure how much time has passed, but I am sure it hasn’t been a year.  I haven’t left my home.  I’ve been a very happy recluse.  However, I’ve grown weary of my fire whiskey.  It might be time to venture out and discover new alcohols. 

This is how I came to be in a place called the Mystic Grill.  It appeared to be the only bar in town.  I’m trying different drinks and haven’t been bothered since arriving.  No one has come and sat near me at the bar. 

However, as I take a sip of my fourth drink, someone finally does.
A man comes and sits maybe three stools down from me.  I say maybe as my vision is a bit off as I’m happily drunk as a skunk.  I stare down this man as he orders a bourbon.  Finally, he looks my way.

“Is there a problem?” he asks.

“Yes.  It appears you’ve died.  Maybe three times?  Yet here you are still alive.  Hmm, I suspect the power coming from that ring.  It’s the oddest thing.  But you didn’t come back alone.  A parasite of a bitch appears to be attached and fucking with your head.  Oh yes, you’re for sure headed for the mad house.” I declared decisively.

It should be understood that the entire time I spoke it was more slurred and filled with hiccups.

“It’s probably time to cut you off.” He answered.

“Probably not.  Hey.  You wanna go have a quick shag in the bathroom?  I say quick but you best not be a two pump chump.  It's been a minute since I last fucked.” I bluntly slurred.

“Nope.  She doesn’t mean it.” Fred said. 

Soon I was being dragged away by the twins.

“When did you two become the fun aurors?” I asked before they apparated us home.

“Trust I ask George this everyday.” Fred answered.

“And I respond with the same question.” George answered.

That evening as the twins wrestled food into me there was a knock at our door.

“Who could it be?  Who knows we exist?” I whispered.

“I mean you did finally go out in public.  And made a bit of a scene.” George whispered back.

“Maybe that crazy man wants a shag after all.” I decided before heading to the door.

“Absolutely not.  You will only have sober time sex.” Fred ordered.

“We should have had Sirius hide this property too.” George groaned.

I opened my front door to find a tall, handsome man in a suit on my verandah.

“Oh you’re better than haunted boy.  Though you aren’t exactly living now are you?  I’ve encountered vampires in war but they weren’t like you.  Interesting.  Fancy a shag?” I asked with my head tilted in an inquisitive manner.

Elijah watched a ginger head pop up behind the beauty and eye him.

“She doesn’t mean it.  How may we help you?” George asked.

“I did mean it.  Stop being what the Americans call a cunt block.” I demanded.

“The Americans most definitely don’t call it that.  You know they find that word vulgar for some odd reason.” Fred called out.

“I believe the phrase is cock block.” The handsome stranger said.

“But it’s my twat that’s being blocked.” I said in annoyance.

“Er I’m not interested.  Sorry.  I came to meet you as you’ve put yourself on the Scooby radar.  I was curious myself as to what you are so I thought I’d introduce myself.  My name is Elijah Mikaelson.” Elijah said as he held out his hand.

“Scooby?  What’s a scooby?  It must be a muggle thing.  Anyway, I’m a witch.  Mystery solved.  My name is Lady Audrina Dahlia Potter-Black.  The ginger you can see is George Weasely.  The one not seen but is his identical  counterpart is Fred Weasely.” I answered.

“I see.  I’m attending a dinner tonight and would like you to be my plus one since you’re a neutral party.  I expect to be backstabbed so it would be nice to have a neutral there.” Elijah requested.

“Hm.  Will there be drinks?”  I asked.

“It’s a dinner party so I expect there will be.” Elijah said.

“It’s a date.” I nodded decisively.
If I couldn’t get a fuck in at least I could get a drink.

“I’ll be back to pick you up in a couple of hours.” Elijah said before taking his leave.

Emma Lee POV:

I hated that I was being dragged to annoying Virginia by my best friends mate, Jules. But here I am. Mason owes me sooooo many things, maybe start with a new wardrobe.. his family is rich.

“Lets go, Emma.” Jules urged, trying to shove me to move faster into an old run-down bar.

The Grill. What a stupid name for a bar.   I glanced around as Jules sat at the bar near someone who was most definitely a vampire. She’s doing this on purpose isn’t she?  I made my way to the pool table instead and saw a few people playing.

“Can I join in?” I asked both with a grin as I bounced on the heels of my feet. “I suck, but I’d love to give it a try.”

One of the guys grins, taking my bait. I was basically a pro con artist at this point.

“Yeah! Definitely. We were just reracking, right Matt?” The boy who held similar features to Mason said.

“Uh, actually, I have a shift. You two can play, though.” Matt said before patting the boy on the shoulder and walking to the back of the bar.

I smiled innocently.

“Can I break? The guys back at home never let me do that. Girls can’t play, apparently.” I said with a slight pout.

The guy nodded.

“Yeah. I’m Tyler, by the way.” He introduced as he eyed me in my jeans shorts and baby blue tank top that showed the black tank top I had on underneath.

“Emma Lee.” I took a pool stick. I knew what I was about to do. I hit the white ball into the pocket, not even touching the other balls on purpose. Tyler’s eyes twinkle.

“Wow, okay. Not great. But you have the idea. Just, not the cue ball.” He smiled as if to charm me.
I pouted.

“Maybe the guys back home were right.” I sighed as Tyler took his shot, breaking the balls apart and sinking the yellow stipe ball. “Wow, you’re good..”

“Im not that good.” Tyler played it off.

“Don’t be like that.” I pulled a twenty out from my bra. “Let’s play for money… This town has no casino.. I need somewhere to put this money.” I teased.

Tyler didn’t even hesitate as he grinned and placed two twenties down. “Lets do this.”

Tyler played one more turn, not getting anything. I smiled as I took my turn, sinking two balls in on a split. Tyler’s face dropped as I leaned over the table and shot another ball in.

In one turn, I sank every solid colored ball in before sinking the eight ball. Tyler stood there conflicted before looking angry.

“You conned me!” He snapped.

I snatched the money, stuffing it into my bra with a chill smile.

“I needed shopping money."  I shrugged as Tyler moved to grab me.

That’s when Jules came over and stopped him.

“I found him. Let’s go.” She said, sending Tyler barely a look as she pulled me to follow her. “You need to stop conning people everywhere you go. No one will ever like you.”

I rolled my eyes. Rude.