Oldest Gilbert

The Deal

I sat at the bar with Alaric when Damon walked in and ordered a drink.

“I screwed up.” He announced and I snorted.

“Yeah. Yeah, you did.” I told him with a chuckle and Alaric looked exasperated.

“I mean really Damon you think turning Elena into a vampire is going to help anything?” I asked him and he glared at me as he downed his drink.

“I heard you kicked Klaus’ ass Everett.” Damon moved the conversation onto me.

“Ah yes well he should have left my aunt alone. Now shouldn’t he have?” I asked them with a  close-eyed smile.

“I will keep that in mind love.” A voice spoke from behind me and I tensed and the lights started to flicker.

“Come love no need to react like that. I’m just here for a little chat.” Klaus spoke as I turned to face him with narrowed eyes.

“Ugh, Klaus I presume?” Damon asked as he stared at the new arrival.

“In the flesh,” Klaus responded with a grin before facing Alaric. “Thanks for the loaner mate.” I rolled my eyes and finished my drink and stood up which gained his attention.

“Any reason you stopped by to say hi?” I asked him as I crossed my arms over my chest.

“Came to see if it was true that the salvatores fancy the doppelganger and of course to see you, love,” Klaus spoke with a smile and I snorted.

“Yeah, any chance we can get you to postpone by any chance?” Damon asked and I sighed at his stupidity.

“You are kidding?” He asked and looked at me for an answer and I shook my head while Alaric answered.

“Unfortunately he is completely serious,” Alaric spoke up.

“Let me be very clear. I have my vampire. I have my werewolf. I have everything I need. The ritual will happen tonight. So if you want to live to see tomorrow then don’t screw it up. Now with me love.” Klaus told us before grabbing my arm and speeding us out of the bar before I could react and create a scene.

“Let go of me you bastard!” I yelled as he pulled me along before stopping in the woods.

“How classy,” I said sarcastically and he rolled his eyes.

“Relax love I have a proposition for you,” Klaus told me and I straightened up.

“I’m listening,” I replied.

“Good. I propose that when I leave this lovely little town that you come with me and before you interrupt here is what you get. I know you care about family above all else and I know Elijah has mentioned the elixir he had made for Katerina. If you come with me on my little trip to hunt werewolves I will allow Elena to drink the elixir before I kill her.” He told me and I looked at the ground in thought.

“And what is the chance that it will work?” I asked him as I stared him in the eyes.

“I have no clue but it seems like a better option then her returning as a vampire or just not returning in general.” He told me and I slowly nodded at his explanation.

“Do you promise to leave the rest of my family alone if I agree to this?” I asked him and looked him in the eyes.

“I give you my word.” He spoke and after a minute of looking for any signs of a lie, I agreed.

“You have a deal Klaus,” I told him.

“Wonderful.” He spoke with a grin on his face which if I’m being completely honest is a bit attractive.

“Since we are in cahoots now I will give you a bit of information. Elijah plans to kill you during the ritual and he plans to use Bonnie to weaken you when you are vulnerable when shifting.” I tell him and he freezes.

“Elijah is planning this?” He asks me softly and I nod.

“Why would you tell me when you are friends with Elijah?” He asked me and I shrug.

“Take it as me placing my trust in you to leave the rest of my family alone. I only care about my aunt Jenna, my brother, and my sister. I get that you are trying to break a curse and it was destined to happen eventually. I just was unlucky enough to have the doppelganger as my sister. I know that you care about your family as well and didn’t want you to be thrown off by your brothers’ betrayal. You will learn Klaus that once one has the trust of an Everett they have a loyal and powerful ally until they are betrayed.” I spoke to him as I turned away and began my walk back home.

“Thank you, Jasper,” Klaus called after me and I froze for a second.

“Don’t mention it, Klaus,” I said over my shoulder with a wave as I teleported home with a snap of my fingers leaving him in the woods.