(1) Bloodlines: The Curse (A Vampire Dairies Fanfiction)

38. This Is It

Alex didn't want to let Elijah go. He was looking a lot better, but his skin was still pale. As they had walked back to the car, Alex had held his hand firmly, scared to let it go, but now she had too. Elijah felt that he needed to try and talk some sense in Klaus, not that Alex thought it would do any good, but Elijah couldn't turn his back on his brother anymore. Alex understood what he needed to do but found it hard to release his hand.

"I will meet you at your house once I've spoken to Klaus," said Elijah.

Alex frowned. "You think he will let you leave once you suggest he doesn't break the curse."

Elijah sighed. "I don't know what will happen, but I have to try." He pressed a kiss to her forehead. "I love you."

Alex melted at the words and reached up for a quick kiss. "I love you too."

Elijah squeezed her hand before he stepped back. Alex held on for a moment longer before letting him go. He smiled at her before he was gone with a blur.

Jeremy sighed from the other side of the car and said, "I'm still annoyed that you left me tied up while you made out with your brother, but I'm glad you're happy."

Alex smiled at her brother. "Thank you. It's not exactly easy, but I think we will work all of this out once Klaus has been dealt with."

They climbed into the car, Alex groaning as her back ached.

"Do you think Elijah will be able to convince Klaus?" asked Jeremy.

Alex wanted to believe that he could. "No, I don't. I think Elijah is looking for the brother that was human." She started the car. "And I can't help but hope that Klaus still has some humanity left."

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Pulling up outside the Gilbert house, Alex noticed that Damon's car was parked at the bottom of the drive, as was the one James had hired. She pulled into the driveway and frowned at the open front door.

Alex glanced at Jeremy and said, "Stay close."

Jeremy looked confused but nodded.

They climbed out of the car and walked towards the front door. Alex paused when she saw Stefan leaning over someone. They were splayed out on the floor, and he was patting their face. Alex walked inside and frowned. Elena was standing to the side, Bonnie had her arms wrapped around her, and she looked terrified. Stefan was kneeling over an unconscious Alaric who wasn't moving or breathing from the look of it. But Jenna was nowhere to be seen.

"What happened?" she asked.

Stefan looked up at her. "Alaric was like this when we got back."

Alex turned to Elena. She walked over to her sister and pulled her into a hug. "Are you okay?"

"He took Jenna," sobbed Elena.

"He who?"

"Klaus," explained Bonnie.

"How? I told you all to stay inside." Alex stepped away from Elena, who wiped her face and spotted Jeremy.

"Jeremy." Elena rushed over to hug him.

"I'm okay," he said.

"Elena, what happened?" pushed Alex.

"Jenna got a phone call from Alaric; she told him to come here so he would be safe. But when he showed up, Klaus appeared before he could get inside. Jenna freaked and stepped outside when Klaus grabbed him. I tried to pull her back, but she ran towards Klaus as he snapped Alaric's neck. Klaus grabbed Jenna and disappeared." Elena swallowed and crossed her arms over her stomach.