Anomaly [ELIJAH MIKAELSON] [1] [COMPLETED]

XXXI - AFTER SCHOOL SPECIAL

  

 In the months Audrey and Elijah had been away from Mystic Falls, Caroline had been keeping the Gilbert girl up to date with everything going on. Elena's transition into a vampire had been far from simple, and it had soon came to light she was sired to Damon, which everything was using to justify her sudden feelings for the eldest Salvatore. Now, they were all on the hunt for the cure for vampirism, which Klaus had revealed when a hunter of the Five appeared in Mystic Falls. 

   But the couple had kept themselves seperated from it all, other than trying to contact Rebekah. It had been a while since either of them had heard from her, and Elijah was starting to worry Klaus had once again put a dagger in her heart. 

   "Miss?" Audrey looked up, locking eyes with the batender. They'd recently settled in New York, after Audrey admitted to Elijah she'd never actually seen the city. Since then, they'd been living in a penthouse of a hotel Audrey knew she'd never be able to afford, and were enjoying a break from all the travelling they'd been doing. While Elijah was gone for the day, Audrey had settled herself in the hotel bar, reading a book she'd bought from a small bookstore. "This is for you." He placed a martini down in front of her.

   She furrowed her brow in confusion. "Oh, I didn't order this."

   "But I did, darling." A familiar voice replied from behind.

   She recognized the voice instantly, the smirk she could hear in his tone on his lips when she looked at him. "What are you doing here, Kol?"

   "I missed my future sister-in-law." Kol shrugged, perching himself on the empty stool next to her. "Is that a crime?"

   "No, but there's more to it than that." Audrey said knowingly, which only made his smirk grow. She rolled her eyes, raising a brow at him. "Come on, out with it. Elijah will be back soon."

   "Rebekah called." He began, making her eyes widen in surprise. "Apparently, Nik's been an arse, so she's going rogue. Wants me to fetch some professor who can help her find the cure. Shane, or something like that."

   Audrey looked at him in confusion for a moment, before it clicked inside her head. "And you want me to come with you."

   "Why go alone when we can have much more fun together?" He grinned. "I'm sure Rebekah would love the extra pair of hands."

   Audrey bit her lip, considering it carefully. At least now she knew Rebekah was okay, but if she was going against Klaus looking for the cure, it was only a matter of time before the pair came to blows again. She knew the outcome would be Rebekah daggered, which she didn't deserve. While she appreciated Caroline keeping her up to date on everything, Audrey had liked being far away from all of it. She wasn't in danger of ending up collateral damage, she felt safe, she was happy. The second she steppd foot back in Mystic Falls, she knew she was going to be sucked right back into it all.