"When is Bonnie supposed to back?" Caroline asked Elena right before English class.
"Sometime after school, she already knows about Tyler" she said as they entered class.
They both sat down, relieved this was the last class for the day. They would be even more relieved when Tyler was found, yet afraid what was going to happen to him once he was. When the bell rang they jumped up and headed to their lockers. While at their lockers gathering their stuff, they realized several of the girls staring in the direction of the entryway of the school. When they turned to see what had caught people's attention Klaus and Kol were walking down the hallway, both receiving some flirty glances.
"So what brings you two inside, instead of waiting outside?" Elena asked Kol smiling up at him.
"Kol was intrigued to see how you spend your day" Nik teased.
"I was, now I see why it's so boring" Kol said with a grin as he took Elena's hand in his and headed outside with Nik and Caroline walking behind them. Once outside Elena's phone buzzed in her back pocket.
I need to speak with you
About what?
Tyler
Where do you want to meet?
Your second home :)
Ok
"Stefan just texted me, wanting to meet" Elena said once they were in the SUV.
"You're not meeting him alone love, it's not safe" Kol reminded her.
"He said your house would work, if that's ok" she said looking at Klaus.
"Best we find out what the young Salvatore wants" Nik said.
"To talk about Tyler" she replied.
"Interesting to say the least" Kol responded.
"Maybe he knows where Tyler is, and this will all be over soon" Caroline said hopefully.
Back at the mansion they all headed inside, Caroline plopped down in the armchair, while Nik went and poured Kol and himself a drink, Kol stood next to Nik while they waited for Stefan to arrive and Elena sat down on the couch leaning back with her eyes closed. The doorbell rang making them all wait with anticipation of what Stefan had to say. Kol walked over and sat on the arm of the couch next to Elena and Nik was standing where he was still close enough to Caroline if something should happen.
"Welcome Stefan, and just so you know both girls are here of their own free will" Nik said with a smile.
"Thanks, I never doubted that for second" Stefan said looking Klaus in the eye.
"So what brings you into the wolf's den so to speak?" Kol asked.
"Well Damon got a lead from someone where Tyler and some other hybrids may be. He's headed there now to check it out and let me know when he gets there" he said.
"So you let your brother go alone, knowing full well if Tyler finds out that you are here and Damon just shows up there...well you and I both know what a wolf bite can do to vampires" Nik said surprised.
"You know Damon...impulsive. Kind of reminds me of someone else, and yes I am aware of it and so is Damon" Stefan said looking at Kol then back at Klaus.
"I see, wants to play hero does he or will he betray us for something he wants back" Nik said amused knowing full well Damon wanted Elena back, thinking this was the way to do it.
"I think I got through to him where Elena is concerned and if he tries to betray you...then he betrays me...considering I'm here. All he is supposed to do is see if the information is true, relay to me, then I give it to you without Tyler knowing he's there" Stefan said.
"Provided Tyler doesn't smell him coming first and lay an ambush" Kol said.
"Hopefully he'll be in and out before Tyler realizes it" Stefan said.
"And if he should discover a vampire was there, then he'll have plenty of time to go into hiding somewhere else and it will all have been for nothing. The element of surprise will be gone, if your brother screws up" Nik said slightly aggravated.
"Ok, let's just assume for now Damon can pull it off. Besides if the information is true and Tyler does try to leave then he can follow him. So it won't be for nothing" Elena said.
"Elena's right, give him chance before automatically assuming he will mess up" Caroline said slightly annoyed.
"I guess she told you brother" Kol said with a smirk directed at his brother.
"Let's hope he succeeds" Nik said as he poured himself another drink and offering Stefan one.
Damon carefully followed the trail up towards the caves, stopping every now and then to listen if he could hear Tyler or any of the hybrids close by. The last thing he needed was to get bitten by a one of them, as he sincerely doubted Klaus would help him out this time. He hoped he could redeem himself in Elena's eyes, even though he knew he lost her to an Original. He loved her enough to let her go and hoped Kol knew how lucky he was to be loved by her.
"I'm going to head home and as soon as I hear from Damon I'll let you know what he found out if anything and thanks for the drink" Stefan said as he got up to leave handing his glass to Kol.
"You're welcome to stay and dine with us, dinner should almost be ready" Nik said.
"Sure, why not" he said as Kol this time poured him another drink.
"Yay" Caroline said with a smile.
Damon could see through the tree's what he thought was a campfire, but from where he was at he couldn't be sure. So he slowly moved further to his right until he got a better view, and stayed where he was not wanting a hybrid to by chance smell him. He only hoped if Tyler was here he made an appearance soon, the longer he stuck around the more the likelihood of being discovered. Finally after an hour Damon figured the source that gave him the information was mistaken and this was just a dead lead. Just as he turned to head back down the hillside he got a glimpse the person they were looking for...Tyler.
He quickly and quietly headed back down towards his car, once there he climbed inside and called Stefan before driving off down the road a few miles.
"Found him, about 60 miles out of Mystic Falls. He's up at the caves we found when we were hiding from our father and he's not alone" Damon said when Stefan answered.
"We'll be there as soon as we can, where are you at?" Stefan asked while everyone was staring at him waiting to find out where Tyler was.
"I'm parked a few miles down the road, less likely to be discovered and if I am...I know how to act surprised" he said.
"Ok see you soon" Stefan said as he hung up.
"Well where is Tyler?" Nik wanted to know as Elijah walked in.
"He along with some others are up at these caves about 60 miles from here, I know where they are. Damon is waiting for us a few miles away so he isn't seen" Stefan told them.
"Guess we are going on a road trip, you girls are staying here. We'll be back shortly" Nik stated.
"Let's get going while we have the element of surprise on our side still" Elijah said as they all walked out in to the foyer.
"Be careful" Elena said to the four of them as they headed out the front door.
"You two go back inside where it's safe love" Kol said, then gave her a quick kiss before turning and hurrying to the SUV.
