*Sooooo, Guesssss Whaaaat...... Guess who's showing up in chapter thirty five?*

"Focus" Hanna said standing behind Claire. The pair of them were in the middle of a meadow between Mystic Falls and the next town over, where Hanna lived. "Feel the nature around you. Feel the sun on your skin, the wind in their air."

"It feels the same as it always does" Claire said not understanding the significance of nature. Hanna smiled and walked around Claire. She held her hands out in front of her, motioning for Claire to take them. 

"Siphon from me" Hanna instructs.

"It hurts" Claire warns.

"Archie has siphoned from me before, I know what I'm doing." Hanna reassures. Claire relaxes slightly remembering her little brother is a Siphoner such as herself. Extending her arms, the two witches grab each others hands. "Concentrate and extract my magic slowly. The slower you do it, the efficient the magic will be to you, the more you'll be able to take it and the less pain the person your siphoning is in."

Claire nods before taking a small breath. Hanna feels the familiar feeling of a Siphoner extracting magic from her. Claire didn't slowly, just as Hanna instructed her too. When Hanna knew Claire had enough, she pulled away.

"Now, focus on the nature" Claire nods and turns her back to Hanna. She closes her eyes. Suddenly the sun on her skin, the wind in her hair, it all held a different meaning to it. She could feel the power surging through it, through her. She felt connected to it, it made her happy.

"You're a natural, Angel." Claire's eyes snapped open and she smiled seeing Henrik standing in front of her.

"Henrik" She whispers. Henrik smiles kissing her forehead before disappearing. Claire hadn't taken enough from Hanna to keep him around for a long time.

"Who's Henrik?" Hanna asked frowning her eyebrows. The Australian walked back in front of Claire noticing the heartbroken look on her face and her struggle to keep the tears away. "What's wrong? Talk to me" Hanna said softly.

"Henrik Mikaelson." Claire told her. "One of my mates. He died about a thousand years ago before they turned into vampires."

"And you can see him?" Hanna asked.

"He's a witch." Claire explained. "He's stuck on the Other Side. Whenever I siphon magic from anybody, he automatically comes back. I can see him, hear him, touch him. As if he were really there." Claire said.

"Do you know how strong you have to be to be able to do something like that? And you just do it naturally?" Hanna asked. Claire shrugs.

"I don't know much about magic. I can never keep it long enough. Bringing Henrik back drains me." Claire explained.

"Extraordinary" Hanna whispers. "You're stronger than Noah could ever imagine." Claire frowns her eyebrows.

"Hanna would it...Would it be possible to bring him back? To bring Henrik back?" Claire asked her eyes desperately pouring into hers. "I've done research and I think I've found the right spell, the right ritual but.. Is it truly possible?" Claire asked.

"It's dangerous" Hanna told her. "It takes a lot of magic to bring someone back from the dead. There'll be consequences. It's against the laws of nature to bring someone back from the dead."

"I can't just leave him over there. He's been there for a thousand years. The only reason he hasn't faded to nothing is because of our bond. Please help me" Claire begged.

"I'll look at the spell, alright? I'll ask around for some help. I'm not guaranteeing anything but I will do my best." Claire relaxes and smiles at her.

"Thank you" Claire said sincerely.

"You don't have to thank me, Claire" Hanna shook her head. "But I think that's enough for today. If Henrik is automatically brought back and drains your energy, then we'll have to ind a way around that for you to practice magic." Claire nods.

"Can I ask another favor?" Claire asks feeling slightly guilty for asking so much from her.

"Of course" Hanna nods. Claire gives her a small smile.

"I need you to life a boundary spell." Hanna tilts her head at Claire's request. Claire feels her phone buzz in her pocket. She pulls it out.

Caroline ~ House is empty but I'd hurry.

Claire smiles sending Caroline a quick response before looking at Hanna. She puts her phone in her pocket while waiting for Hanna's answer.

"Lead the way" Hanna said. Claire grinned and lead Hanna out of the woods. They both climbed into the car and Claire drove the the Salvatore house.

"Some local vampires found a way to trap Elijah in their house. They had a spell put on it so I couldn't enter. My sister, Caroline, is distracting the two of them but I don't know how long she'll be able to keep them out of the house." Claire told her.

"Sounds easy enough" Hanna said. Claire smiled feeling excited. She hoped her plan would work and if it did, she'd finally have Elijah. 

Claire pulled up to the Salvatore home, parking outside. The two of them walked out of the car and to the house. Claire watched Hanna as she inspected the house, inspecting the spell.

"This is a very specific spell" Hanna mutters. "There are some spells that can only be cast and taken down by a certain witch or bloodline." Hanna said. Claire looked at her nervously. Hanna opens the door and steps inside. "While I cannot lower the spell to allow you inside, it appears the spell won't keep me out."

"I don't know where they have him."

"I'll search the house" Hanna reassures. Claire shifted on her feet not liking the situation. She liked Hanna but that doesn't mean she trusted her with her mates life. "I will find Elijah and bring him too you." Claire nodded reluctantly.

"Just hurry, I don't know how long you have." Hanna nodded and disappeared in the house. Claire sighed and began to pace outside on the porch. She paced in front of the door, her heart pounding in her chest as she waited anxiously.

She waited for 10 minutes then 15. Every second that ticked by felt like torture. She didn't know what Hanna was doing. She didn't know if she had found Elijah or if Elijah was even here. The thought that Elijah wasn't here but the Salvatore's were making her believe he was had crossed her mind more than once.

Suddenly a body flashes past her and collapses on the ground. She practically leaped in the air with fright. She looked down and saw Elijah breathing heavily. His suit completely torn to shreds with dust all over him.

"Elijah" Claire breaths. His head instantly lifts. Their eyes meet and Claire smiles at him as Hanna makes it to the doorway. Elijah pays the Australian no mind, his attention completely on his mate.

In a flash, Elijah is standing with Claire in his arms. He holds onto her tightly, his head burying in her neck. The sudden force throws Claire off balance but Elijah tightens his grip to keep her too him as close as possible.

"Easy, Elijah" Claire whispers holding back a wince at the tightness of his arms. 

He growls animalistically. He didn't know how long he's been from her but it didn't matter, any time away from her was too much. All he remembered was being daggered while at the Salvatore house, going to get Elena and have her dagger him for the second time.

"I'm alright, Elijah" Claire whispers soothingly. Her arms wrapped around his neck tightly. "I'm safe, I'm not hurt. I'm alright." Claire closes her eyes enjoying the feeling of his arms wrapped around her, his body pressed up against hers. She hums lowly as she feels his teeth nip at her neck possessively.

"We should get going" Hanna spoke up. Elijah growls not knowing the woman. He pulls away from Claire and pushes her behind him protectively. Hanna stays inside the house knowing he wouldn't be able to enter.

"Elijah, relax" Claire mutters rubbing his chest soothingly. Elijah's eyes glare at Hanna before lowering to Claire. "She helped me get you back, she's a friend. You can trust her." Elijah relaxes, trusting Claire's judgement. "But she's right, we need to leave."

"I love you, Elskan" Elijah muttered caressing the side of her face. She smiles leaning into his touch.

"I love you more, Elijah" Elijah smiles and presses a kiss on her forehead. "Come on." She grabs his hand. "Come on, Hanna, he won't hurt you." Claire promises. Hanna nods stepping forward.

"Hanna South." She introduces.

"Elijah Mikaelson" Elijah said slowly gaining control of his primal instincts over his mate. Claire smiled as her Elijah slowly came back to her. Not that the more animalistic side wasn't her Elijah but this side of him is the one she's used too. "Thank you for helping release me." Elijah said.

"It's no problem... Here, I figure you'd want this" Hanna said handing him the dagger. He looks at it, slightly shocked. He slowly takes it from her hands.

"Thank you." Elijah said.

Caroline ~ The Salvatore's are coming back, if you're still there, leave!

"We have to go, their coming back" Claire said not bothering to text Caroline back. The three of them get in the car and leave. Claire drove back to Hanna's car, Elijah sitting next to her, their hands linked together. "Thank you for your help... If you need anything please don't hesitate to ask." Claire told Hanna walking her to her car.

"Claire, stop thanking me." Hanna said unlocking her car. "We're family, we help each other out when we need it. I'll see you later, stay safe" She said slipping into the car. Claire smiles and returns to her car.

"Who is she?" Elijah questions.

"I'll explain all that later" Claire said turning to him. She looks at his suit. "What did they do to you?" She whispers.

"I'm alright" Elijah comforts. "Lets get home, I want to see Madelyn." Claire's face lights up.

"She misses you, I can tell." Claire said driving home. When she got there, Caroline was home with Madelyn.

"Did it work?" Caroline asked looking at Claire as she walked in. Claire smiled and turned her head as Elijah entered the house after her. Caroline practically squeals with excitement.

"Thank you" Claire said hugging her sister. "I know you don't like sneaking around and lying to people but I'm glad you did"

"Don't worry about it, I'm just glad I could help." Caroline said before releasing her. "Now, I'm off to the Mystic Grill to try and convince Elena and Bonnie to stop being so.. bitchy." Caroline said.

"Good luck with that and good luck with Matt." Claire said winking at her sister. Caroline blushed slightly before disappearing. She hopes to get everybody back on the same side and get Matt back, Caroline knew she was asking a lot but she still hoped for things to go her way. "Come on" She said holding her hand out. Elijah instantly grabs it. Claire leads him to Madelyn.

"I'm glad you two are safe" Elijah whispers wrapping his arms around Claire, watching Madelyn sleep. "I would have slaughtered this entire town if something had happened to either of you." Elijah growls his arms tightening around her.

"I'm alright, Elijah" Claire whispers. "I'm safe" She turns to him, staying in his arms. "I missed you so much" Claire whispers while pulling his face to hers, connecting their lips. Elijah growls pulling her against him.

Elijah speeds them against the wall, lifting Claire into his arms. Claire instinctively wraps her legs around his waist, pulling him as close as possible. Claire's hands tangle in his hair, the kiss quickly becoming frantic. Elijah's hips rotated into hers causing Claire to moan which edged him on to continue.

"Elijah" Claire breathes as their lips disconnect. Elijah forces himself to stop. He presses his forehead on hers, their eyes pouring into each others. "I was scared, Elijah" Claire whispers. "I couldn't get to you. They wouldn't let me."

"I'm here" Elijah reassures. "I'm here and I'm not leaving." She smiles and hugs him tightly, nuzzling her head in his neck. He hugs her to his body and walks over to the bed, carrying her. The two of them lay down as close as humanly possible.

The two of them enjoyed the peaceful silence. Claire cuddled close to Elijah, her arms folded into her chest. He head nuzzled deep into his chest. Elijah places kisses on top of her head periodically. His arms rub her back slowly.

"I want to goon a date" Claire whispers softly. "I want a day, just the two of us. I don't want to worry about Klaus. I don't want to worry about my friends or the Salvatore's or anything. I just want you." She said looking up into his eyes. He smiles moving his head towards hers, pressing their foreheads together.

"And Madelyn?" Elijah asks. Claire smiles glad that he thinks about her.

"Caroline's volunteered to watch over her." Claire said.

"You've been planning this haven't you?" Elijah asked grinning.

"Well I got tired of waiting on you." Claire smiles. Elijah grins and presses his lips on hers.

"I apologize for making you wait." He whispers.

"I'm sure I can forgive you" She mutters against his lips. He grins climbing on top of her. She grins even widely as his lips return to hers, his body sliding in between her legs.

*Kluas!!! He's gonna be in chapter thirty five!!! Yeaaaaaah!!*