The Time After (Sequel to Lexi's Twin)

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I got up the next day, ready to take on anything. Well, almost. There was still a slight longing for something in the back of my head and I wasn't fully sure why. What could I want that I don't already have? I'm a vampire who is in love and married, my life is practically perfect. "Alyson." I heard a lovely voice call me from the living room. It was Elijah, once again awake before me. Voices cluttered the house as I walked downstairs, everyone was finally home. Rebekah had left for a few days to go to Paris and Christy and Klaus have been....busy. It felt like I hadn't seen them in ages. When Rebekah saw me, she ran to give me a hug. "I missed you. You have to see everything I bought." I nodded, "You can show me later." I quickly hugged Christy before going to Lexi. She has been traveling Louisiana, trying to find 'the one.' "So, sister, how was your trip?" I question looking at her things. She sighs, "Nobody wants me." I pulled her into a tight hug, rubbing her back. "You will find someone, I promise." She pulls away, giving me a small smile. She walked away, going to her room. I felt a pair of arms wrap around my waist, pulling me close. With my body pressed against Elijah's, I felt the spark I've always felt. It was perfect. He obviously felt it too, as he shifted to lean down, placing his lips on my neck. Christy and Klaus had left the house, going to the bar or whatever. It was just him and I, nobody to interrupt. Elijah turned me around, connecting our lips. I felt his hands go to my thighs, pulling me up and wrapping my legs around him. Within seconds, we were in our room, wearing few pieces of clothing.
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Elijah was sound asleep next to me, making me smile. I glanced up, studying his facial expressions. He looked content, like he had everything he wanted. But I don't. I don't know why but I want more. Looking at him now, it clicked. I know what I want. The one thing that I'm missing before my life is complete. I want a family.
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"I figured it out." Elijah turned around, looking at me with a puzzled expression. "Figured what out?" I sighed, sitting on the chair. "What I'm missing. Why I'm not completely happy." He looked at me, as if telling me to continue. "I want a family. I want to be a mom." He sighed, "We are vampires. It's impossible." I shook my head, "What about the witches, maybe they can find a work around." Shaking his head, he sat down across from me. "The witches don't have that kind of magic, they can't make a vampire partially alive again." I leaned back in my seat, hope gone from my mind. "Maybe..... Maybe we can adopt....." I knew it wasn't the same, so did he. But maybe it was our only chance. I wanted my own baby, one that would look just like me, or maybe Elijah. I just wanted one of my own. But the chances of that are close to nothing. I would never have what I really wanted, I just have to accept it. I just wish it was possible.
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I walked through the streets, looking for the witch that I knew could help me. She was the most powerful witch in New Orleans, she just couldn't control it yet. I walked into the church, going to the attic. "Davina, I need you for something." We had developed a bond over time, becoming very close friends. She smiled, finally having a visitor she didn't hate. "Of course, whatever you want." I motioned for her to sit down, taking a seat next to her. "I am going to look for a spell, and if I can find it, I need you to preform it." She nodded, "What's it for?" Smiling, I looked out the small window. "I want a child with Elijah. The spell might make it possible. It could create a loophole long enough for it to work." She hugged me, "I will be happy to do the spell. I know you need this." We sat there hugging for a few more minutes before I headed home, searching all of the grimoires that belonged to Esther.