Original

Chapter 16

"What happened." Stefan asked me. The dream still rattles in my brain, Niklaus' words felt so real, almost like he was haunting my dream.
"The dream took place to before I was a vampire." I said to Stefan. He had his arms wrapped around me, sheltering me from the things that crawl in the dark.
"You remember that far back?" He asked me.
"No not necessarily, but this was an actual conversation I had with Elijah."
"Talk me through the whole dream." Stefan said. "Maybe laying all cards on the table will help you sleep."
"Well, I had just woken up, like I did every day. I fixed my dress, and walked to my brother Elijah who had slept past dawn, meaning my father left him and took Finn, Klaus, and Kol to hunt. Basically I trashed talked Kol for how young and skinny he was and how Elijah was so much more fit for the trip. Next thing I know was Klaus killed Elijah, and told me that I'm next."
"I promise that I'd die before Klaus ever touched you." Stefan said.
"Stefan it's my job to protect you from my brother." I said to him. I mean hell I'm the only one who actually can. Stefan rolled his eyes, kissing my temple before dragging me down with him, making me fall asleep in his arms. I feel protected. Safe.

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I woke up in a bed that is not my own. I realized that I was sleeping in Stefans bed. Stefan was softly snoring, and looked so peaceful. All of the weight off his shoulders when he's asleep.
"Miss Mikaelson, watching me sleep is rather creepy." Stefan said. I rolled my eyes. Punching his arm softly.
"You're annoying. You also have absolutely no room to talk." I said. Stefans eyes were still closed. I place a kiss on the tip of his nose as I try to get up, but I fail when Stefan immediately pulls me back down, opening his beautiful green eyes that make me so jealous. They are like emeralds, breathtaking and beautiful.
"Know knock! Steffy boy wake up!!" Damon said, barging into the room. He made eye contact with me first before looking at his brother.
"DID YOU? WITH AN ORIGINAL?!" Damon asked, looking very proud of his brother. I rolled my eyes, lifting the blanket off of me. "Ugh she's still in her clothes. Never mind." I rolled my eyes, as Stefan glared at Damon for making me leave his arms.
"Anyway.. little bro, you brought back John Gilbert? That was your big save Elena move?" Damon asked Stefan.
"I went to go look for Isobel, and I get John instead. He said he can help us, and we're desperate." Stefan said. Damon groaned loudly like he always does.
"We're not that desperate, Stefan. The guy tried to barbecue me!" Damon said, throwing his hands up in the air dramatically. I laughed at Damon's dramatic moves.
"Damon, Bonnie's new witch friend is working with Elijah, so we have to assume that the moonstone was never destroyed . Elena is putting all of her faith into some deal that she made with Elijah to keep everyone safe. I mean, do you trust Elijah? I don't trust him. He's an Original, he can't be trusted. It's not like we can just go up and kill him, because apparently, he can't die!" Stefan said. The words 'he's an original, he can't be trusted' ran through my head and Damon looked at me.
"Oh so they can't be trusted? Thanks Stefan." I say standing up.
"Do you blame me for saying that? I mean come on, all originals are a threat."
"I've never done anything to put you in harms way. I betrayed my own brother for you. News flash Stefan, I'm and original too." I said.
"Good job Stefan." Damon said rolling his eyes. I went and stood by Damon. "I still trust ya."
"I'm still waiting for the part where John Gilbert is the answer." I said, crossing my arms, trying to ignore Stefan.
"He knew about the sacrifice, Isobel told him. He said he knew of a way to keep Elena safe." Stefan said. I don't make eye contact with him.
"And how do we do that?" Damon asked. Hell I mean this is his girlfriend we are talking about, and he's gonna do everything he can to protect her.
"He's not talking. At least not to me anyway." Stefan said.
"Looks like me and the John Gilbert guy have something in common." I said as Damon laughed and Stefan groaned.
"Great work Stefan. Top notch. As if I didn't have enough problems." Damon said. Stefans phone beeped.
"Caroline just sent me a 911 message. Care to put your petty feelings aside and come help me?" Stefan asked.
"Damon let's got talk to John Gilbert." I said. Damon nodded smiling at his brother.
"Ya fucked up stef." He whispers to Stefan, I acted like I didn't hear him.