Alina's Past Lives.

The Team Up.

I was woken up by the sun on my face, it was going to be a good day I could feel it in the air. I felt myself wake up yet I didn't open my eyes. I was at a crossroads; I was conflicted about this day. Today was the day we leave Mystic falls and tomorrow we would be in New Orleans to start over. I hoped today would not be a rerun of our past attempts of leaving, but knowing where we were it was possible. I was having mixed emotions about leaving. I was ecstatic to get the hell away from this town, but I was sad too. I was sad to leave Damon behind, but I couldn't have them both. It was unfair to them to love them both, but I did. And the fact that I still loved Damon even after everything he had done to betray me infuriated me. It was supposed to stop when I chose one, and it didn't. But I knew I couldn't be without Klaus, like Elena could never be without Stefan. But yet we both felt something for Damon, there was something about him that drew you in something inescapable and irresistible. But that was the problem. I loved him too much for my own good and I had to let it go, even if I had to do it by force. I pulled my covers away from my warm pale skin and forced my eyes open to face the day. I stretched my body like a lazy cat and swung my bare feet away from the comfort of my warm and cozy bed. We had a lot of packing to do and little time if we wanted to be out of here by night fall. I knew Klaus planned to snatch the doppelganger before we left, and I also knew Stefan and Damon wouldn't allow it. But I knew how much it meant to Klaus to make more hybrids so I supported him. I heard a loud bang from the other room, and pulled the blanket back over my face. It was Klaus's studio room. I roll over and buried my face in the pillows and then sigh and sit up once more. I wanted more than anything to get this day over with but it was early. "Thalia, get up we have important things to do today." I stand up and yell down the hall. "Like what, grab the most annoying doppelganger that has ever existed. Oh joy." Part of me was angry that he was bringing Elena along but part of me was happy. Deep down Elena was still my sister and if I couldn't have Thira I could at least had Elena with me. "You'll like this, love." That was it there, he always called me love. It was my nickname. I melted as the velvet words left his lips. "Sure I will." I say as I shut the door and jump in the shower. Whatever he was planning it was big because it was six in the morning. Klaus had climbed out of bed nearly two hours ago. I wondered it that man ever slept. I was never usually up until at least seven.

I quickly got dressed and walked back into my room to see Tyler Lockwood packing up my room. "I didn't know you where still here." He apologized and I smiled. "That's okay Ty, you can go." I said sweetly. He looked at me confused. "What?" I asked. "You seem different today, happy. Nice." He began and I smiled. "It's the last day I will have to spend here, stuck in the routine of death and pain. Tomorrow we're off to a better life, a life that will be blissfully perfect like it once was." I smiled as I walked to my door. "I just have to get through today." I said and faced him for a moment. "My offer still stands Ty, you can come with us if you wish it. I won't force you." I said sincerely and he smiled at me. "I should go see what Niklaus is up to." I smirked and turned for the door. I walked down the hall with a smile on my face. I was ready to be rid of this place for good. The sound of tapping heels echoed throughout the mansion as I made my way down the steps to Klaus's office where my beloved was boxing up his paintings. Before I could get a word out Rebekah barged in. "Alaric Saltzman just tried to kill me." She said with rage in her voice. "Alaric Saltzman is supposed to be dead." I said confused and angry. Today was supposed to be packing up, grabbing the doppelganger and leaving nothing more and nothing less. "Well he's not. And he's a vampire thanks to mother spell with the white oak stake that can't kill him." Rebekah ranted as Klaus continued to pack. "He's strong, Nic. Too strong." She finished with fear in her words. "Where is he now?" I asked worried for her and Klaus's safety. "He's stuck at the school without a daylight ring, but as soon as nightfall he'll come after us." She stated and I took her hand and to comfort her. I looked to Klaus and frowned. "We need to leave, now." I stated with worry in my eyes. I didn't want to lose either of them, they were my family. Thira was safe living a normal human life somewhere. This was the only family I had left. And I was going to protect them. "Fine. I'll collect Elena and we'll be on our way." Klaus agreed as he put a painting in a box. "Forget Elena! You don't need any more stupid hybrids." Rebekah yelled at him. "What I need is protection from Esther's continued assaults against us." Klaus argued and I held Rebekah's hand as to warn her not to push him any farther that he had already gone. He was at his breaking point, and when he broke people died. "We'll protect each other! Like we always have." She began as she stepped closer too Klaus but didn't let go of my hand. "Always and forever, Nik." She begged as she took his hand in her other one. I rested my spare hand on Klaus's forearm to try and convince him. "I'm not leaving without her." He stated coldly as he shook from our grips. "I'm leaving now." Rebekah stated as she pulled away from me as well. "You two can either walk out that door with me or you two are on your own." She threatened and I stepped closer to Klaus. I loved Rebekah like my own flesh and blood, but I loved Klaus more. Klaus took my hand and stood by my side. "Fine. Trust your hybrids over family. Let your spite be the death of you, see if I care." She said with tears in her eyes before she stormed off and bumped into Tyler. "Move it sire boy." She said rudely before leaving. "What's her deal?" Tyler asked confused. Klaus only shook his head. "She's upset. She doesn't understand." I told Klaus sincerely. "How could she not? She's been by my side for a thousand years." He said angrily. "She doesn't see how much this means to you. All she see's is her brother choosing something over her. Perhaps one day she will see what we are trying to create. Maybe she'll understand when she sees the fortress of loyal comrades and friends we will build together." I planted hope for him and he took it. "She will see and she will regret leaving us." He assured me and I kissed his shoulder before leaning on him. "Yes, yes she will." I stated before I pulled away from him. "Well, let's get going. The faster we collect the doppelganger the faster we can leave this place." I smirked as I tugged on his hand. "That's my girl." He laughed as he followed closely behind me.