On The Run

Chapter 10

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Caroline strutted into a dark nightclub with loud and booming bass bouncing off the white walls. Colored lights rotated of the bare walls flashing designs and she couldn't help swing her hips to the techno dance music that played over the speakers. Her short black strapless dress inched higher up her thighs and she raised her hands above her head as she made her way through the swarm of people on the dance floor. Caroline used her vampire sight to see the back of a familiar blonde head she was looking for and couldn't stop the smile spreading across her face. She squeezed her way through the people and placed a hand on his shoulder so Caroline could lean in close,

"Turn around so I can see those sexy blue eyes of yours." Matt smirked and turn to Caroline.

"I'm sorry but I'm a happily married man whose wife would not like me talking to you. Plus you wouldn't be able to handle me anyways."

"The pervy talk doesn't suit you Matt Donovan." They pulled each other into a big hug. "You know Sarah loves me and wouldn't harm a hair on my head. Especially not with the free wardrobe I send her every few months."

"I can't believe you made it to opening night. The whole place is completely renovated, thanks to our anonymous donor." Matt's cocked his head to the side and smiled. "Thanks again Care, we have more than enough money to complete everything."

"It is the least I could do for you and Jeremy. Ten years away from the supernatural life has certainly been great for you guys. So exactly how many girlfriends does Jeremy have now? Two? Three?"

"Just the one now." Jeremy spoke from behind her with a grin on his face and Caroline turned to grab him in a hug. "One found out about the other and dumped me. Matt I'm going to take the boxes by the bar outside, I'll be right back."

"So speaking of Mystic Falls ..." Matt trailed off

"Real subtle." rolling her eyes at his way to obvious interlude. "You know I haven't spoke to any of them since that day and there is no need to. You are all I need."

"You have to do it someday because eternity is a long time to hate someone. At least talk to Bonnie or Stefan." Caroline took the drink Matt had ordered for her and looked out into the crowd. "Do you remember the promise I made to you before you left my house the night your mother was killed? You made me promise that I would leave Mystic Falls and never look back. To go someplace where there were no such things as vampires or werewolves or anything "super creepy" that might kill me." Matt stated making air quotes with his hands and glanced over towards the bar to see Jeremy wasn't behind it. Matt stood to excuse himself, stating Jeremy found another drunk girl to make out with in the alley and explained how he was going to ring his neck.

Caroline just laughed as she watched him walk away towards a side door that led to the alley. Two songs passed. Three songs passed and by the time the fourth song passed Caroline was getting worried. The side door that both of her friends went out of had not moved and there was no sign of them behind the bar. She made her way outside to see what was happening, elbowing dancers and her speed picking up as she made her way outside. Caroline burst out of the door and covered her mouth so the scream couldn't be hear by the party goers inside. Both Jeremy and Matt lay dead on the alleyway ground next to a dumpster with wooden stakes shoved through there vocal cords. She dropped to her knees between the too and a hard sob feel from her lips as she stared down at them. "No ... no .." was the only sound out of her mouth but she was cut short by arrows flying at her head. Caroline flash forward and caught the arrows with both hands as they nearly missed her ears. A third one shot forward and made its way right through her stomach. The vervain burned her skin on her hands and stomach and she couldn't help but fall back from the pain. A tall figure emerged from the shadow and all Caroline saw was the tip of a crossbow that was now pointed at her head.