*I haven't explained it yet but the mental conversation that mates can have with each other can either be a party line or a private line. Example: Alvina, Enzo and Jeremy can all speak to each other at the same time through the connection. Then, Enzo and Alvina can have a private conversation and block out Jeremy. Hope that makes sense! Don't forget mental conversations are bolded.*

"Jeremy, there you are," John Gilbert says, stepping in front of his nephew. His attention deviates for a moment to look at Alvina and Enzo, both stand at the sides of Jeremy and neither seemed particularly happy with his appearance. Enzo's never met John before but from what he's heard, John should feel lucky he isn't bleeding all over the grass at their feet.

"Looks like I slept through the homecoming," Jeremy sasses. 

"Well, not like you slept in your own bed to attend homecoming," John shoots back. "Doesn't matter, you didn't miss much," He says before either of Jeremy's mates could comment. "Let's say that no one's happy to see me would be an understatement,"

"I wonder why," Alvina tilts her head. "Because you seem like you're just a peach to be around," John stares at her while Alvina smirks practically baiting him. Jeremy wraps an arm around her waist and tucks her into his side. Alvina spreads her hand across his chest, nuzzling her head into his neck. John sighs pressing his lips together.

"Look, things are different now," Jeremy says, his hand slipping under Alvina's shirt just enough to rest against the skin of her waist. Alvina's condescending smirk to John turns more genuine  as Jeremy successfully begins to calm her down. Enzo gives them a side glance with a casual smirk. However, anyone could see the heart's dancing around the vampire's eyes. "You can't come around and start up with all this anti-vampire stuff,"

"I have no intention of doing that," John promises. Enzo hums bringing the older mans attention to him. They stare at each other for a moment before John looks back to his nephew. "How's that ring been treating you?"

"Look, if this is what you came for, just take it and go," Jeremy says, keeping his hold on Alvina but taking the ring off. John shakes his head.

"What kind of man would I be if I took that from you?" John asks.

"A dead one," Enzo comments. John's eyes look back to him. Enzo arches an eyebrow.

"How about you leave Thing One and Thing Two and grab some lunch with me?" John suggested.

"Excuse me?" Alvina growls, moving from Jeremy. "Word of advice, be careful who you anger in this town," Alvina says stepping closer. "Not all of us care about the risks," She says, knowing he would understand. She knew for a fact that if John continued to push, either herself or Enzo would get rid of him. Neither cared about the dangers of the council. Both have encountered enemies far more dangerous than a group of mediocre humans.

"I think I'll pass," Jeremy says wrapping his arm around her waist. Alvina steps back against his chest. Jeremy leans over her shoulder and kisses her cheek. Alvina smiles turning her face to his. "I love you," He whispers.

"I love you," She whispers back pecking his lips. Jeremy then moves from Alvina to Enzo planting a kiss on his lips as well. Alvina grins widely at Jeremy's very public display of affection. John watches for only a moment before walking away.

"Minx," Enzo whispers against his lips. Jeremy smiles pecking his lips.

"Oh, Bonnie," Alvina skips away from her boyfriends. The closer she gets the more she can see the conflicted look on her face. Alvina slows to a walk. She eyes the man that Bonnie had been talking too.

"Who was that guy?" Alvina asks.

"I'm still trying to figure that out," Bonnie admits. Alvina slowly nods.

"You alright?" Bonnie looks at her. She produces a small smile and a half nod. "What's going on?"

"A lot," Bonnie admits rubbing her forearm.

"Anything I can help with?" Alvina asks. Bonnie chews on the inside of her lip.

"I've got it," Bonnie says. Alvina's shoulders slouch a bit. "But I'll let you know if I need something," Bonnie adds quickly. Alvina smiles a bit.

"Good, I'm here to help, Bonnie," Alvina reminds her. "Don't forget that I agreed to help with your magic. Working on magic is a great escape," Alvina explains. "It'll help you feel more centered. It can clear your mind and take you away from whatever your dealing with for a little bit,"

"That sounds nice," Bonnie mutters, her eyes sparkling at the prospect of stepping away from whatever is happening in her life. "I'll let you know when I can do that... I'm just not sure if now is the time," 

"Ok," Alvina whispers. "I'm here, whenever you're ready. Trust me, I could use some girl time. I'm surrounded by morons all day,"

"You love those morons," Enzo whispers, draping his arms around her neck. Alvina grins leaning back against him.

"Very much," She whispers turning her head to look at him. Bonnie smiles wondering if her and her mate would ever be able to reach that point. Her teeth capture her bottom lip once again as the conflicting and anxious feelings resurface. "Hey, how about the four of us grab some food?" Alvina suggests.

"I'd love too but I have other plans, maybe next time?" Bonnie asks. Alvina gives her a tight lipped smile.

"Sure, just say when," Alvina nods. Bonnie smiles and walks away from the three of them. Bonnie feels a weight on her chest as she walks from them. She knew Alvina could sense her lie but she just couldn't be around her and her perfect mates. Being around them would just make her feel even more anxious and uncertain about her own mate.

"Is she ok?" Jeremy asks.

"I don't know," Alvina says looking at him. "She's going through something," Enzo presses his lips on her shoulder. 

"Let's get something to eat," Enzo suggests. Alvina nods leading the boys to a little shop that wasn't The Grill. She had noticed John going into the Grill and didn't want to be around him. The three had a nice date until Damon crashed it a couple hours later.

"Hey, crazy kids," Damon smirks pulling up a chair to their corner booth.

"Damon," Enzo greets, in his sexy, deep British voice. Alvina, who's sitting in the middle, practically purrs and leans into his side. "This better be good mate," He says, as Alvina caresses' his leg under the table and nestles her head in his neck. Jeremy shifts in his seat, gnawing at his lip.

"Ok, I came here to talk to you not watch a porno," Damon deadpans. Alvina rolls her eyes as Enzo smirks at his friend.

"What's up?" Jeremy asks.

"You're not part of this," Damon dismisses. Jeremy looks slightly offended but doesn't say anything. Alvina rolls her eyes and leans over the table.

"What can we do for you Dames?" Alvina asks with a sweet yet 'hurry-the-fuck-up' smile.

"There's a bit of a problem with the mutts in town, could use some help,"

"What kind of problem?" Enzo questions, shifting into a more stiff position.

"Caroline's been kidnapped, Stefan has Tyler and they want to trade. Stefan wants me to meet them but I don't trust them to play nice," Damon explains.

"A night in the woods, pack of flea bitten mutts, quest to rescue baby vamp," Alvina summarizes. "Sounds romantic," Alvina winks toward Enzo.

"Great," Damon says standing up. He claps his hands, folds his fingers into a gun and points to Jeremy. "Dump the kid and meet me in the woods," Damon smirks, strutting out of the room. Alvina and Enzo both look to Jeremy.

"Yeah, yeah, I know," Jeremy says sliding out of the booth. "I'll be at home,"

"We won't be long," Alvina promises. 

"Just be careful," Jeremy says. Alvina grins draping her arms around his neck.

"We will," Alvina whispers, softly pressing her lips to his. She runs her fingers through his hair not pulling away until his body loses some of the tension. "Like I said, we won't be long," She winks, stepping out of his arms. 

"Don't get bit," Jeremy orders. 

"I'm too fast for them," Enzo winks sliding an arm around his waist. Jeremy breathes in deeply. "We'll be alright, love," Enzo whispers kissing his forehead. "Go home, we'll see you soon," Jeremy nods hugging Enzo.

"Finally," Damon groans, when Enzo and Alvina meet up with him. "Beginning to think the kid seduced you,"

"Oh, he has," Alvina smirks. "We're just taking a small pause," Damon gags pointing his finger to his mouth. "So mature," Alvina rolls her eyes. Damon smirks before speeding into the woods. Alvina winks at Enzo and spins into her fairy form. "Try and keep up baby," Alvina winks, flying after Damon. Enzo smirks speeding off. "So, this is the mutt that's causing all these problems," Alvina says, landing in front of Tyler.

"The fuck are you?" Tyler asks, pinching his eyebrows.

"Bitch with a killer bite," Alvina winks at him.

"What are you doing here?" Stefan asks.

"Heard baby vamp got caught," Alvina tells him. "Damon and Enzo are on their way, got here first," She grins smugly. "I'm just good like that," Stefan sighs but nods.

"Come on, let's get this done," Stefan says pulling Tyler away from his brother.

"Sir, yes, sir," Alvina mocks under her breath. She shrinks and rests on a small tree branch completely undetected by the wolves below.

"I know you're out there," The female werewolf calls out. Stefan comes into view with Tyler.

"Where's Caroline?"

"Locked up tight,"

"Let her go, and I'll release Tyler. It doesn't have to get any messier than it already has. I'm not your enemy, Jules,"

"It's a little late to be waving the white flag, don't you think?"

"You need to leave town. No one else has to get hurt," Stefan states.

"I'm not leaving without Tyler,"

"Tyler is free to make his own decisions, as soon as you release Caroline,"

"My brother, the peacemaker," Damon states showing up with Enzo. Alvina smiles to her mate as he subtly looks around for her.

"Up here, handsome," Alvina says, speaking to him alone. Enzo looks into the trees. "Where's Alvina?" She teases. Enzo smirks finally spotting her.

"There you are, beautiful," Alvina winks at him. "See anything interesting?" He asks. Alvina looks around.

"Well, we're not alone," Alvina tells him. "Eight other mutts have decided to break out of obedience school," Enzo continues to look around as the female werewolf talks to the Salvatore brothers.

"Where?" Enzo questions. 

"Three to your right, one behind you, one on the trailer, three to your left... Then of course there's queen bitch in front of you," Alvina say laying out the playing field.

"Please, no werewolf can steal that title from you," Enzo flirts.

"You do know a way to your woman's heart," Alvina smirks.

A whistle from the female werewolf gains their attention. The werewolves Alvina had mapped out for Enzo come into view.

"Should of brought Beggin' Strips," Alvina whispers to herself. "Are we putting down or knocking out?" Alvina's question goes unanswered.

"Let's try this again, give us Tyler,"

"You heard her. Go. Get over there," Damon shoves Tyler.

"Which one of you killed Mason?" 

"Uh, that'd be me," Damon smirks.

"Boys, make sure that one suffers,"

"Over my dead body," Alvina growls glaring at the wolves.

"We can take them," Damon mutters to Stefan and Enzo.

"I don't know about that," Stefan answers.

"Oh, we can take them," Enzo smirks surveying the wolves around them. Stefan spares him a glance.

"Let the games begin," Alvina smirks, as Damon rushes queen bee. Stefan splits off to take care of the guy with the flame thrower while Enzo goes to one of the ones with a cross bow.

Alvina flies down from the tree and snaps the neck of the werewolf below her. Her small form rests on the dead body as she reevaluates the scene. Stefan's snapped the neck of the flame thrower and has killed another wolf with a cross bow. Damon's ripped a heart out of a wolf while stalking towards queen bee.

Her eyes land on Enzo who's killing a wolf with another coming up behind him. Before she could say anything, Enzo's spinning around and ripping the mans throat out. A beat later, Enzo's decapitating another werewolf.

"Damn, baby," Alvina whispers, licking her lips. Hearing a gun go off catches Alvina's attention. She growls seeing Damon fall down. The queen bee had shot Damon to save the wolf Damon was about to kill. Out of all the werewolves they were killing, she only uses the gun to protect this werewolf.

Flying over to Damon she makes sure he isn't dead... er... before turning to the male werewolf. She grows to full size startling the werewolf. She wraps her hand around his throat and lifts him off the ground.

"You mutts should have stayed in the pound," Alvina growls before viciously biting him. He screams in agony. Alvina throws him to the floor. She turns to look at the head wolf who is staring back at her in confusion. Alvina knew that the girl had never seen a fairy before and didn't understand the agony her lover was about to go through. "Have fun with that," She glares at Alvina and turns the gun to her but ends up collapsing in pain. Alvina frowns her eyebrow and turns sensing someone else arriving.

"Elijah made a promise to Elena," The witch says.

"Couldn't have shown up a couple minute earlier?" Alvina asks and the witch smirks a bit.

"You need to go. Get out of here," He tells them. Stefan walks to his brother while Enzo stands by his mate. "Now,"