Ariel Forbes - The Vampire Diaries #Wattys2021

The Departed

Meant to post this yesterday but my computer had to update, sorry! It might not be the best but I hope you all enjoy. Now everyone get ready for this chapter! Also have tissues prepared!

Note: Just a heads up, Damon never pursued Caroline in this story. In the first flashback, you'll understand why.

At the Forbes House in Caroline's room, the sisters lie next to each other in her bed.

"Are you still fighting with Klaus?"

"...No, I... After hearing his side of it, I understand. But I was just angry he kept that from me. Me and others don't ever know what sireline we come from and had he offed himself, there's a chance we go with him."

"Which is why he hasn't done it. But there's another reason why he chose to keep living a little while longer."

"And that would be?"

"Isn't it obvious? That other reason would be you my loving sister."

"I'm lucky to have you... Ariel?"

"Hmm?"

"I love you too. But don't ever scare me like that again... I don't want to lose you."

Ariel looks confused but remembers when Alaric was holding them hostage at the school. She sighs and the sisters hug each other tightly. Their moment is interrupted when they hear knocking on the front door. They both hurry downstairs and open the front door, getting a surprise causing Ariel to squeal. "Eli! Finnie!" She hugs Elijah and he reciprocates the gesture.

"Nice to see you again, Ariel."

"Why do you call me Finnie?"

"I'm a very special person to your family and you should honored that I give you a nickname."

"Oh, I feel very honored." He says sarcastically.

After inviting them in, they all sit in the living room. "When did you guys get back?"

"About an hour ago. Niklaus called and let us know what was going on. We are glad to see you both are safe."

"I'm only alive because of Ariel. And her magic managed to immobilized Alaric."

"How are you feeling?" Finn asked Ariel, concern in his voice.

"Fine. The same as usual... But I am a little worried, all this power that I have and I "

"You will learn. Have you asked Ms. Bennett to perform a cloaking spell?"

"...Why?"

"There had been a seal on your powers for years and you lost your memories as a child, Ariel. The most likely reason is that you were being protected. The memory you have of your father? He must have had your powers sealed, erased your memories and had you sent away from your home... It maybe because he was trying to protect you from someone or something."

"...Okay. I'll ask her."

Elijah takes Ariel's hand in his. "And thank you both."

"For what?"

"Ariel, you have remained by my family's side and supported us despite the awful deeds we have committed, even when you didn't have to. And you also have saved us time and time again, whether it was from your friends or my mother. For that I am truly grateful. On behalf of my family... Thank you, Ri."

Ariel and Caroline look astonished while Finn is just amused by the situation.

"Did you just give her a nickname? ...The Elijah Mikaelson just gave someone, my sister, a nickname. Wow... Ariel finally rubbed off on you, huh?"