Lilith/Third's Pov

Lilith and Emily stared at each other for what felt like minutes before Lilith gestured her to sit down. Her and Emily sat down; a cigarette materialized in her hand as she used her finger to light it. Emily watched her almost happy with the amount of power her chosen Bennett had shown. Lilith blew out some smoke before she started speaking.

"So, Emily Bennett, in Grams's words, one of the most powerful witches in our bloodline, I have many questions about this crystal, and why did you want me to find it so bad?" Lilith leaned back in her chair.

"Well, it's good that I came to the right Bennett sister." Emily told her. Lilith looked at her questioning in her head. 'What did she mean by that?' Lilith thought.

"What do you mean?" Lilith asked her.

"It was either you or your sister Bonnie." Emily said as she watched the girl smoke.

"Why Bonnie? She doesn't even know about magic yet." Lilith asked.

"She would've gotten me what I want either way." Emily says as Lilith pauses.

"You have some nerve. We are not here to be your messager, especially the girl that doesn't know about magic." Lilith spoke to Emily. Lilith was heated. Emily may have been one of her ancestors; she and Bonnie are not their lapdogs.

"I see why you're named Lilith." Emily starts.

"She may have been the first wife of Adam, but she was banished because she didn't comply or obey Adam; what makes you think I will listen to you." Lilith blew out smoke. Emily only smiled.

"I'm sure Shelia told you to always respect your elders." Emily remarks.

"She did, and she also says to call out bullshit when you see it. So, why are you really standing here other then the fact that I called you here." Lilith answered back.

"I am the reason you are all still alive. If I hadn't saved those vampires and 'Katherine', Damon Salvatore wouldn't have watched over the rest of you." Emily scolded with glare like eyes.

"Damon Salvatore? What does that bastard have to do with this?" Lilith questioned.

"That bastard saved Bennett witches lives." Emily stated.

"You must've done something for him. So, what is it? And why is it connected to this stone?" Lilith says pointing to the stone.

"I saved 27 no, 26 vampires from dying. We made an agreement that if I saved Katherine and the others, he would watch over the Bennett line." Emily replied.

"27? 26. Is Katherine not in there?" Lilith questioned.

"No, that in your kids these days language, that bitch had run. She told Jonathan about me and ran. I was taken away from my home, my children. I was burned at the stake." Emily told with teary eyes.

"How is it connected to the crystal?" Lilith asked her. Lilith wanted to comfort her ancestor, but she needed answers.

"The crystal is one of the power keys to opening the door. That's why you need to destroy it. If not, he will release those 26 vampires on to Mystic Falls once, he sees that Katherine isn't there." Emily watched the girl put out her cigarette.

"One of the keys?" She questioned.

"The spell is a lot of power. So strong, that a person can die if their power is depleted." Emily explained.

Lilith's face turned into a frown, into tears that streamed down her face." Emily could only think she knew something that she couldn't say. That something was stopping her.

"You've seen it. Haven't you." Emily comments.

"Off Screen, maybe." Lilith spoke back, but Emily didn't know what she meant by that.

"Destroy the crystal and it wouldn't come into fruition. Don't destroy it. It comes into fruition." Emily looked at the crystal. Lilith got up, getting a bowl and sat it down in front of Emily. Emily watched with interest. She dumped the crystal inside the bowl. Before saying the beautiful words in Emily's ear.

                                                                            "Incendia."

The crystal caught fire burning in front of their faces as they stared at it. Emily with glee and Lilith with contempt and sadness. Once it was done, Emily stood up. Lilith watched.

"You are going to be powerful." Emily smiled, staring at her great great, how many great grandchild. Emily could feel her power once she came through the veil.

'Come to her. she said.' Emily thought. 

Emily disappeared before her eyes. Lilith leaned back in her chair. Her Grams could die. Her Grams could die. Lilith was upset now. Very upset. She walked to her room and closed the door. Could she save her grams or let her die?

Bonnie/Third's Pov

At the Sexy Studs car wash, many cheerleaders and footballers showed up as they washed people's cars. Bonnie washed cars as she saw Elena come with Stefan as Caroline bothered them. She's been feeling like something was going to happen today. She didn't know what or who. She only hoped it didn't happen today. She sighs as she scrubs the car she was working on.

Her thoughts were interrupted by Matt, who eyes watched Elena help Stefan out of his jacket. Bonnie sighed at him before say, "uh-uh, no. None of that tortured pining stuff."

Matt looked at her, " I'm just observing."

" Mm-hmm. Oh. Tiki. this one's yours." Bonnie hum before looking at Tiki, a cheerleader who was passing by. Tiki groans, looking at the car that looked trashy.

"Why do i always get the homely os? Just to be clear, your car's a p.o.s. I mean, we can wash it, but it's still a p.o.s." The driver had heard her say that before storming off.

" You don't have to be rude." Bonnie retorted. Tiki scoffs.

"Rude is uglying up the road with that junk." Bonnie stared at her in anger making the water hose next to them spray Tiki, making her scream. 

"Whoa! What the hell?" Tiki looked surprised at what just happen.

"Wet and wild, Tik." Matt laughs as she walked off.

Bonnie washed cars for what it felt like hours. Scrub, wash, dry and repeat. She was snap out of it when a bucket hit the pavement. Tiki again with her shit. God, can this girl just leave her alone. Bonnie straightened up before Tiki spoke.

" Sweeper duty."

" What?" Bonnie looked confused.

"We have to clean the pavement." Tiki told her making Bonnie look around.

"It's a car wash. By definition, the pavement's clean." Bonnie tells her.

"But not dry." Tiki crossed her arms.

"And I'm doing this, why?" Bonnie asked her in annoyance.

"Caroline bailed, so that leaves me in charge. Fabulous." Tiki replied.

Bonnie stared at her car as she held the fallen broomstick, setting ablaze Tiki's car. It like she was in a trance as she stared at the fire. She was tapped and shook away from the trance by Stefan.

" Bonnie! Bonnie! Bonnie! Hey." Bringing Bonnie out.

"What just happened?" Bonnie questioned.

"You were in some kind of a trance." Stefan responded.

"Did I do this?" Bonnie looked around.

"I think so, yes. You need to speak with Lilith. She knows how to help you." Stefan looked at her softly. Worried for the poor girl.

"Nobody else saw, did they? Don't tell anybody. Please." Bonnie looked scared. Lilith could help her? What was happening? Bonnie couldn't understand before she walked away from Stefan.

Lilith/Third's Pov: Whitmore Party

That night Lilith walked to the Whitmore bash event that she was invited to. Her hips swayed as she walked like she was a model on a runway. She had all the eyes on her as she walked inside. The bash was filled with hyper-drank college students. Lilith maneuvered herself around them.

Looking for at least Meredith until she bumped into a boy. He caught just before she fell, their eyes locking once she saw him. His puppy dog eyes and his moppy short hair. His hazel green eyes eyed her. They were beautiful. She pulled back until she was arm length.

"I'm so sorry for bumping into you." Lilith apologized.

"No. No. You're fine. I'm Nathan." He introduced himself as he brought his hand out to shake.

"Lilith." She shook his hand. 

"Interesting name." Nathan with a soft smile.

"I get that a lot." Lilith smiled at him. 

"So, are you college student?" Nathan asked.

"I'm not I'm a junior in high school. I know Meredith, who I was actually looking for. My Grandmother is actually the occult studies professor." Lilith explained.

"No way, I'm actually in Professor Bennett's class. She's a favorite here. Meredith would be this way." Nathan motioned for Lilith to follow him. She did as she kept up with his long legs. They found Meredith with her friends closed to the back by the VIP sofas.

"Meredith." Nathan greeted as Meredith, who was close with Alex, looked up. Lilith waved at her as she got up.

"You came!" As she came over to give her a hug.

"Hello Meredith." She pulled back.

"Wow, you are looking so good." Meredith stared at Lilith, whose body filled her dress just right. She looked at Nathan, who eyed Lilith the same.

"Nathan, doesn't she look so god." Meredith teased putting Nathan on the spot.

"She's look beautiful." Nathan stood up straight. Lilith stared at him as they seem to catch eyes.

"Well, let's meet my friends." Meredith smiled before grabbing Lilith's hand.

Lilith could now see them closely. They were a beautiful bunch. Meredith told her their names.

"So, that's Saera, That's Gabriel, Lori, Megan, Madison, Ophelia and that is my beau, Alex. Everyone this is Lilith, she's Professor Bennett's granddaughter." Meredith introduced her.

"Hi." Lilith says.

"Wait! I know you!" Lori said.

"Know me?" Lilith wondered with a tilt of her head.

"You work at the Laurie Spell Shop, don't you?" Lori added.

"Yes, I do." Lilith nodded.

"Really?" Nathan cut in. She now had his interest.

"Yeah, Worked there since the 9th grade." Lilith says as Meredith gave her something to drink, which she watches her pour.

"Two years working there. It must be fun." Nathan stated.

"It is. We go on trips, like small vacations, help people that need it." Lilith drinks from her cup.

"Vacations where?" Megan asked.

"Rome, Switzerland, across the states. many others." Lilith shrugged.

"Are you hiring?" Madison joked.

Lilith laughed, "You'll have to ask my manager."

"Well guys, let's party." Meredith stood up as everyone followed her through as they danced. Lilith danced with Nathan, as they were all up on each other. Lilith feels the rhythm as she dances. Nathan's arms wrapped around her waist as they danced. Meredith was watching with her beau Alex, who was kissing her neck.

"It looks like they're having fun." Meredith looked at them.

"This is the first time that Nathan's been outgoing." Alex says.

"They will be good together." Meredith comments. Alex shakes his head.

"No, she rubs me as someone, who doesn't like relationships. It will be fun right now, but she would drop him like a fly." Alex hated to say that, but Nathan needed to be careful around that girl. Something was wrong, like he knew her. 

Bonnie/Third's Pov

Bonnie hurried to her Grams's house, knocking on the door as hard as she can. Her Grams opened the door looking at her granddaughter.

"I don't know what's happening to me." Bonnie rushed as she looked at her before Shelia responded.

"I know, dear. Come in. I'll call Lilith." Shelia gestured her inside as she called Lilith. Her phone rang.

Back to Lilith/Third's Pov

Her phone was going off as she danced with Nathan. Rubbing her hands through his hair as he breathes into her scent. She pulled back to look at her phone, her grams showed big on her phone.

"I have to take this," Lilith says as she walks away. Nathan walked back over to the bunch.

"Hello Grams." Lilith spoke into the phone.

"It's happening." Grams told her.

"It's time then." Lilith replied.

"Yes, it's time." Grams smiled before she hung up. Lilith brought her hand down. She went back over to Nathan. She held her hand out to him. He followed behind her as she walked to her car. 

"I have to go. It's nice to meet you. I hope to see you again." Lilith starts.

"It's nice to meet you too." Nathan nodded.

Lilith surprised him with a cheek kiss before she got in the car and left. Nathan watched with upset eyes before groaning; he didn't get her number.

Lilith drove to her Gram's house. She had fun tonight. Something that she needed. Now she had to worry about Grams. her poor Grams. She pulled into the driveway. Getting out as she unlocks the door, going in. Bonnie and Shelia sat on the sofa waiting for her.

"So, are you ready?" Lilith asked her with her arms crossed.

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