The Other Side

Caleb Giuseppe Salvatore

I head downstairs and Damon's making coffee. He kisses me then pours me a cup.

"Good morning Damon."

"Morning Elena." He presses his lips to mine in a gentle, subtle, kiss.

"Have you heard from Care?" I ask, taking a sip of the coffee.

"No. Elena, it's only been a week. I'm sure she's fine."

"I'm not sure. The last time we saw her, she was with him. Ariana may be fine now, but Caroline is a vampire. Klaus may have her doing his bidding now." He nods in understanding, then smiles.

"So. How's our son?"

"Active and being fussy." He smiles and chuckles. "I asked how he was doing. I know he's a Salvatore." I laugh and he smiles brightly at me. "I love you so much."

"I love you too." He begins making me breakfast when I feel I rush of water. "Oh my god. No. No."

"What's wrong?!?"

"I think my water just broke. Call Meredith."

"Call Meredith?!? We have to get you to the hospital!"

"Damon, CALL HER!" He grabs the phone and dials the number. "Meredith, it's Elena. Her water just broke, and- I am calm! Whatever. Should she come to the- okay." He hands me the phone. I put it up to my ear. "Elena, honey, I want you to answer a few questions."

"Okay."

"Are you having contractions?"

"Yeah."

"Alright, I want you to come to the hospital."

"Okay."

I hang up. "Pack a bag. Let's go." He smiles and kisses me. We head upstairs and begin prepping. When we get to the hospital, Damon and I go inside. Meredith gets us a private room, then she checks on me and the baby.

"Everything looks good. Caleb is at the last position, ready to make his way out." I grin and Damon wears a silly grin as well. He kisses my head and holds my hand. "Can I get you anything?"

"I'm craving a milkshake and fries from Wendy's."

"I'm on it. I love you."

"I love you too." He walks out of the room and I turn the TV on.

"Is that a good program?" I jump up and look around. The lights and TV cut off, and a storm thunders outside. A hand wraps around my throat. "We're coming for you. You and Damon." She lets go, giving me the time to scream and press the nurse button. The lights come back on and so does the TV. Meredith runs in as I begin crying. "Elena, what is it?!? What happened?!?"

"Someone was in here!"

"Elena, I didn't see anyone walk into your room."

"I felt it... Her hands were so cold." I touch my neck. Meredith looks at it. "You do have some red marks... Was it a witch?"

"She appeared and disappeared... But it looked like vamp speed. Or I'm going crazy."

"You're not. Elena, do you know who it was?"

"I didn't see her face... I just heard her voice."

"What did she say?"

"She said she was going to kill me and Caleb," I whisper shakily. "Stay calm, Elena. I'm going to stay right here until Damon gets back. You'll need to eat something, then get some rest. Remember, birth is exhausting."

Damon arrives not 5 minutes after the incident. He runs to my side with worry across his features. "Meredith, what happened?"

"Someone was in here. She made the lights go off and told Elena that she would kill both her and the baby."