Chapter One

Damon stood frozen, his chance to bring Katherine backed just died with that imbecile Logan Fell. Damon tried to process what the Sheriff had said but he mind was shutting down. He sunk to his knees. He had only truly loved two people in this world, Stefan and Katherine. He had waited and planned for this for what seemed like forever. He had pushed himself to develop his powers make the necessary alliances and now he had failed.

Getting up, walking towards the road he went to stand in the middle of it waiting. He would wait for as long as it took, which wasn't long. He longed for an end knowing that it wouldn't come easily, but he could pretend that for a split second he could die, go on into after world, perhaps gain some peace.

The SUV that had hit him had ended up on the side of the road. Feeling the bones snap back into place Damon stood with purpose. His look was pure predatory as he walked over to the vehicle with the intent of taking the life inside of the vehicle. But his thirst was none existent as he recognised her.

Damon stood in silence for a couple of seconds. "Of course it's you, I mean it's poetic at best." He threw up his hands in the air.

Damon tilted his head and let out a breath. Against his will, Damon ripped the door off the hinges and extracted Elena out of her car. His face contorted she was barely conscious and was losing alot of blood. He could tell she didn't have long to live. Damon's eyes glazed over, he knew this girl wasn't his Katherine, but she had touched something in him all the same.

"Elena, can you hear me?"

There was no response from her, Elena's skin was white and cool.

"Elena, you will die before I can get you to the hospital."

Damon tore across the main vein in his wrist. Cradling Elena's head in one head he held her in place and the blood flowed into her mouth.

Elena heard someone speaking to her telling her "drink". She was so sleepy, it was hard to concentrate. Elena didn't realize what the liquid was at first. But as her body started to heal she became aware. Oh god, it tasted metallic like, blood. She turned, blood covering her cheek dripping into her hair. A hand turned her head back holding her in place. Elena's face showed the horror and terror she felt.

Damon recognized the look on her face, he had seen it many times in his victims. "Relax princess, I'm not turning you." "I'm trying to save you."

Elena wasn't sure why, but the look in his eyes, she believed him. Her mind was still trying to process everything. She shut out the thoughts, she just drank. Damon felt an intoxicating high, watching the change in Elena's eyes. Knowing his life-force was pumping throughout her body. Penetrating blue eyes never left hers. He knew she would never look at him the same again.

Damon allowed his wrist to heal and then in one fluid motion picked up Elena. "Hold on, I'll take you to Stefan."

"No!" Elena surprised at how strong her voice was. Damon looked down at her only inches from her face. He heard a car coming, he could leave her here or take her somewhere safe. Out of curiosity he took off carrying Elena as he went.

Elena leaned into Damon she was freezing. She had left the manor wearing only Stefan's shirt. Elena had no idea where they were going but she knew for sure anywhere was better than back to Stefan. He had used her to replace Katherine. Elena had been hurt and sad at first but now anger was taking over. By the time Damon sat her down. She was livid. Looking around they were in the woods, but she didn't know where.

Damon walked forward leaving Elena to follow. A small old structure was standing there. Damon opened the door and gestured for her to go inside. Elena stepped inside to pitch black, she stumbled. Her arms went out to find something to steady herself when she felt a hand on her arm, an in the small of her back.

"Let me guide you." Damon helped her sit on a chair near the fireplace. He frowned in the dark, he had felt her trembling. He took off his jacket slung it around her. "I'll make a fire so you can warm up."

Damon mused in his head this girl and Katherine were like comparing night and day in most ways. Although Elena could command attention in a room of people without much effort. He figured that was something given to the beautiful. After lighting the fire Damon stood there watching the flames. After awhile he glanced at Elena. She was staring into the flames but her eyes were sparkling with anger. He studied her face, no mistaking it, he was sure she was angry. He gazed traveled to the rest of her body now, he hadn't really took time to notice what she was wearing. Elena Gilbert sat there in front of him wearing only his brother's shirt and his jacket.

Damon turned back to the fire resting a hand on the mantle. His little brother had finally gotten what he wanted but had managed to screw it up. He smirked then, wondering if his brother being turned as teenager had left him challenged in some way. Because he knew one thing for sure, if it had been his bed she had been in, she would still be there.


Twisted and Tortured
Part 2

They set in silence until Elena spoke “I don't understand.” “You I get it, you love her.” “But him, he resents her.” “To start a relationship with me, without telling me.” “He's in denial.” “It was creepy, we look exactly a like.”

Elena looked up at Damon then, “It must be weird for you to.” “But you didn't come back to find a replacement, you came to free Katherine.” Elena stood up and took off Damon's jacket. She walked over to the fire “How could he think this would be alright?” “If there was nothing to hide, then why didn't he just speak up?”

Elena meet Damon's eyes. He gave her a half smile and shrugged.
“Well if want to give him a hard time, run away with me.” Damon's eyes were alive with mischief. His full charm showing now. Damon laughed at loud and turned away.

Elena stayed quiet then said “I wish, but I can't.” “I would love to put Mystic Falls in the rear view for awhile but ironically enough I don't have a vehicle and everyone would worry.”

He tilted his head and gave Elena a thoughtful look. “Do you always do the right thing?”
“I try to but lately things aren't going so smooth.” Elena's dark brown eyes were sad now.

“Yeah, because it's your fault two vampire's came to town and started causing trouble.”
Elena laughed then full and long. The sound effected Damon, since he had meet her he had never heard her laugh like this. For someone so young she carried burdens around. It was good to see this side of her.

“Yes Damon, considering I found out the vampire I love is trying to use me as a substitute, I would have bled to death tonight if you hadn't saved me, my best friend is a witch and well there's no point going on and on.” “Not long ago if I would have heard myself, I would have said I needed a trip to funny farm.”
“Before I change my mind, I would like to talk to you about something.”

Damon motioned for her to sit across the table from him now. Damon noticed all the seriousness was back now in Elena's face.
“Damon, I know I can't stop you from anything but I would like to offer you a solution to having to feed on people like Caroline.” “Would you consider feeding on me, in exchange for giving me your word not to hurt or kill any more humans?”

Damon's face faltered. “Where did that come from?” “And why would you ever consider something like that!” Damon's voice was raised and he sounded angry.

“Calm down Damon.” “Wouldn't it be simpler for you than having to charm and manipulate someone all the time or kill them?” “I know your stronger feeding on human blood and there could be more vampires.” “You are already helping Sheriff Forbes, would this be such a bad thing?”

Damon got up and went to the cupboard and took down a bottle of whiskey. His exterior was calm but on the inside he was in turmoil, biting her had diffidently crossed his mind but for her to put it out like that... He needed a drink.

Elena came over to stand by him.

Damon gave her an incredulous look and Elena stopped a foot away.
“I think you have some brain trauma that hasn't healed.” Finishing his glass he sat it down and turned around to lean up against the counter.

The moon light came through the window helping to highlight Damon's profile.
“Lets take you home so you can get some rest.”

“Alright.” “But later we will finish this conversation Damon.”

“We'll see.”


Sorry I got my chapters messed up, I'll get chapter 3 in here a little later.








Twisted and Tortured
Chapter 4


Don't own em but love them.

Elena woke to a small knock on her door.
“Come in.”

“Hey, just wondering if your going to school today?” Jeremy had come into the room a few inches. Elena could see the concern on his face. Elena smiled at him.

“Yeah, I coming, I just over slept.”

“I made some breakfast downstairs for you, but I have to go ahead and get to school.” “Mr. Salztman wanted to see me before school.”

“Is everything alright?” Elena asked before she thought.
She grimaced looking up at Jeremy to see if he was upset with her.

Jeremy smiled sadly at her. “It's alright Elena, I messed up for a long time but I'm good now.” “Don't worry about me.”

Elena started to say something but changed her mind, she gave him her brightest smile.

“See you later Jeremy.” “And thanks for the wake up call and breakfast.”

“No problem big sister.” “Elena, no offense, but maybe you should stay home, you don't look so great.”
“Maybe I will.”

The door closed and Elena laid back on her pillow and listened to Jeremy's footsteps retreat down the hall.
“You can come out now.”

Damon queitly opened the closet and quirked an eyebrow up and her.

Elena watched Damon's lithe walk over to her bed were he paused looking down.
“How are you feeling?”

Elena frowned pursing her lips together. She titled her head and looked up at him.
“I'm not sure how to describe how I feel, but I think Jeremy was right about school for today.”

“I would like to go back to the cabin.” “Do you mind?”

Damon's gaze became intense, his blue eyes seem to sparkle for a second but then the look was gone.
Damon gave her a nonchalant look then and said “If you like.”

“I would, thank you.”

“I'll be downstairs waiting for you then.” Damon turned to walk out then stopped. “I forgot something.”
“I bought you a new vehicle.” Damon put up his hands when Elena look of surprise turned to a look of displeasure.
“Hear me out first.” “It would raise to many questions if your SUV was found totaled with all that blood.” “We were fortunate that no one found it before I called a tow truck.”

Damon explained he compelled the tow truck driver into towing the vehicle to a crusher and compelled another man to crush it.
“And buying the vehicle?”
“Damon laughed, I've had time to save money Elena.”

“Money, that's not what I mean, how did you have time?”

“Elena did you forget what I am?”

Elena paused for a minute then became very serious. “No, Damon I have not forgot.”

Damon paused for a minute.
Elena stood looking confused, “And the license plate?

“I put your old one on for now but I will purchase you personalized license plates later. That way no one will be the wiser, it will seem like you just got new plates.”

“Wow, Damon your...thorough.”

“I aim to please.” With that he turned and walked away.

Elena took her time dressing careful not to move to fast. Her balance seemed to be getting better but she didn't want to chance it. She started down the stairs, her knees weakened. She sat down on the stairs and leaned her head on the railing. Elena forced herself to not think and analyze everything. She just wanted seclusion.

“Damon”

He came out of the kitchen and walked over to the stairs. He shook his head. “You need to rest.”
With little effort Damon picked up Elena and her bag. In a split second they were at the door and Damon took time to look outside to see if anyone was out and about watching. He saw his brother at a distance. Damon smiled to himself. He would enjoy irritating Stefan. Damon leaned close to Elena's ear and whispered “we are clear”. Elena sat in the passenger seat as they headed out of town.

“Damon were are we going?”

Damon turned towards to her slightly studying her. “We were being watched by Stefan.” “I wanted to throw him off.”

“He doesn't know about the cabin?”

“How can you be sure?”

“I had a spell cast in the woods.” “I'm the only one that can find or see it.”

“But what if someone walks into it?”

“Well even if they do, they would have great difficulty finding it again.” “The spell works to confuse anyone coming within a mile or two of it.” “And if I'm there it would be a fatal mistake for them.”