𝐂𝐇𝐀𝐏𝐓𝐄𝐑 𝐓𝐄𝐍 . . . !
↳ 𝕴 𝖑𝖔𝖛𝖊 𝖞𝖔𝖚

                IT WAS EARLY IN the morning when Violet made herself breakfast in the kitchen, while she hummed a song that she had heard earlier that morning on the radio.

Her mother was already in her scrubs for the hospital when she quickly made her way around the kitchen isle and grabbed herself a banana.

She placed a kiss on Violets temple before she grabbed her bag, "Lunch is in the fridge— enjoy— and see you later!"

With that the woman was off to work and Violet had breakfast on her own before she met with Elena and Caroline at the hospital to help Caroline's father check out.

She knew that Bonnie and Abby were in the cave to find a way to unlock the mysterious casket.

Elena and Violet were in the hallway when Caroline suddenly appeared besides them, making Violet frown at her, "That was fast."

"He's not here. He was discharged. And she seemed perfect nice, by the way. A little intense, maybe, but- I think it's sweet you wanna make sure Alaric's not dating a psycho", Caroline stated while she typed something into her phone.

She then held the phone to her ear and Elena nodded, "He's my family. I have to look out for him."

"Sh- sh", Caroline suddenly shushed the brunette on her opposite, a frown making it's way onto her face.

"What?"

Her hand with the phone slowly sunk and she stared straight ahead, seeming very focused. "I hear it."

Violet frowned at her, confused, "Hear what?"Caroline suddenly spun around, her voice quiet, "My dad's phone."

She then made her way down the corridor, followed by her friends before she stopped infront of a door that said 'medical supply'.

Caroline slowly pushed the door open, her phone still in her hand while she entered the room.

Violet could hear the phone of Caroline's dad ringing while she followed the blond inside.

There were several metal supply shelf's which they passed by until they reached the last row.

Caroline suddenly stopped walking and exhaled deeply before she started breathing rapidly. "Oh my God- daddy- daddy- dad!"

The blond hurried over to her dad, that was sat on the ground. Violets stomach sunk and her eyes widened when she saw that his throat was slid and a knife was sticking out of his abdomen. "Oh my God."

Caroline was crouched down next to her father, a puddle of blood surrounding him while she started crying. "No- don't be dead! Don't be dead! Don't be dead! Oh my God!"

She then pulled the knife out of his abdomen and threw it away from them while she continued sobbing. "-Daddy."

"Caroline, he has vampire blood in his system." Elena told her blond friend and Caroline gave her a confused look, "What?"

In that exact moment her father jumped forward, exhaling deeply while he screamed.

Violet jumped in surprise but still managed to see how Elena wrapped the knife in a towel and slid it into the pocket of her bag.

After Caroline's father calm down, the two brought him into a nearby room.

Caroline remained with him inside the room and compelled a nurse that she wouldn't let anyone inside. Meanwhile Elena and Violet where outside in the hallways and infront Caroline's mother about what had happened.

"I called your mum", Elena stated when the two entered the room, closing the door behind them.

"Thanks."

Elena's eyes immediately met the man's, "Mr. Forbes, did you see your attacker?"

Mr. Forbes shook his head at her while he closed the curtains, "I didn't see anything. I tried to sneak out the back exit and someone came at me from behind."

Caroline interrupted the two, "Okay, we'll figure this out, but in the meantime we need to get you some blood."

"I'm not gonna drink any blood", the man stated confidently, making Caroline and Elena immediately exchange an alarmed glance.

Violet immediately knew what the man meant by that. Mr. Forbes had been raised to despise Vampires' there was no chance that he would want to become one.

"But you have to- You died with vampire blood in your system. If you don't feed and finish the transformation into a vampire, then you'll die", Elena tried to explain to him.

Mr. Forbes looked at his daughter, his voice calm as he spoke, "I understand how it works. And that's what I'm prepared to do."

His gaze then fell onto Elena and Violet, "Now get me out of this hospital. I smell blood everywhere." The man grabbed his jacket and quickly left the room, leaving the three behind.

Caroline's mouth was slightly opened when she met her friends eyes. A moment of silence passed by and Violet had decided that she was waiting for Caroline to talk. She knew that this wouldn't be easy for the blond and didn't want to pressure her into talking.

"Did you hear back from Tyler yet?"

"No, and I left messages for him everywhere - I-", she stopped while she shook her head. "So what does Elena say, does Alaric really think that Dr. Fell did it?", she questioned when she nodded towards Violets phone.

The dark haired girl shurgged slightly, "He doesn't know what to think."

Caroline nodded at her, "What about you?" Violet scoffed before she answered, "Alaric hasn't had the best taste in women- he deserves to be happy. I hope she's not. But she looks guilty."

"My mom's in there sitting with my dad", she scoffed while she eyed the door. "I don't think they've been in the same room this long since I was ten years old." She exhaled quietly before she suddenly asked, "Is there any chance that Tyler did it?"

Violet met her eyes in surprise, "What?"
Caroline has an unsure look on her face, "If Klaus is trying to mess with Elena and he's sired to Klaus and- I mean, he does everything that he's told."

Violet immediately shook her head, "No- no I don't think Tyler did it."

There was a moment of silence between them before Caroline spoke once more, "I can't just let my father die- I'm gonna force him to feed."

The blond seemed to be desperate and her breath sped up once more. "Hey-", Violet grabbed her hand, which made Caroline look at her. A deep frown was plastered on Violet's face, "He doesn't want to, Caroline."

The blond's face scrunched up and she started crying once more while Violet continued, "The only thing your dad has now, is his choice."

"I hated him so much for what he did to me- so much. Now all I wanna do is save his life", Caroline told her honestly, trying to hold her tears back.

"Of course, Care. He's your dad", Violet stated understanding, old memories of her own dad flashing back into her mind. She had been fourteen when her father died in a tragic car accident.

Caroline's eyes suddenly snapped up to meet Violet's, "What was the hardest part for you? When you lost your dad?"

Violet gazed out onto the empty street while she thought back to the time after her father's death.

Her eyes were watering up while she slowly answered, "I guess, realizing all the things that he wouldn't be there for. That I had to go through these things without him. The things that you just need your dad for, you know?"

Caroline nodded quickly while she started crying once more and Violet immediately pulled her into a tight hug, while both of them let the tears run down their face.

After a small moment both felt the presence of someone standing in front of them and when they looked up it was no other than Matt and Elena.

They both gave Caroline a simpathetic look, "Hey." Caroline gave them both a small smile, despite her still crying, "Hey."

She then quickly stood up and pulled both of them into a tight hug while she sobbed.

Violet quickly joined in and the group remained that way until Caroline was ready to get back inside and face her dad.

After Caroline felt ready to go back inside her house, Violet got into her car and drove back to her own home.

When she came through the front door, she saw her brother and her mother sitting on the couch, watching a movie.

She sighed deeply before she threw her bag onto the stairs and quickly joined the two on the couch.

Her mother immediately let Violet snuggle into her, while she wrapped her arms around her daughter. "You're okay, Violet?"

Violet gave her a small nodd before she spoke quietly, "Caroline's dad died."

Her mother gave her a quick glance, completely shocked by that information, "What?"

Violet snuggeld closer to her, nodding while they both remained silent.

"Do you know why?", her mother questioned her, but Violet just shook her head.

After another moment of silence she and gave her mother a tight squeeze. "I love you, mom."

Her mother placed a kiss on top of her head, "I love you too, sweety."

         IT WAS LATER IN the day when Violet opened her front door, finding an envelope that had been left on her door step. Her brother who stood behind her gave her a questioning look, "What is it?"

When the young woman opened the envelope with her name on it, she revealed a card that said, "Please, join the Mikaelson Family this evening at seven o'clock for dancing, cocktails and celebrations."

The dark haired girl frowned while she eyed the card, "Looks like an invitation."

"Who the hell are the Mikaelsons?", Adrian questioned her curiously. "The Original family", Violet answered him with a pointed look on her face.

"I'm going over to Elena", the dark haired girl stated before she quickly grabbed her bag and hurried outside to her car.

She drove over to her friends house as quickly as she could and when she knocked at the door Elena opened the door for her.

"I've got an invitation-", Violet stated while she held up the envelope and Elena did the same. "Mine got a message on the back", the brunette's informed her before Violet stepped inside the house.

"Klaus mother- Esther wants to see me tonight", Elena stated while she sat down on one of the chairs that stood in the kitchen.

Only now Violet spotted Stefan and Damon, who were both standing in the kitchen in silence.

"If Esther wants to talk to me, I should find out why", Elena said while she released a deep sighed.

"Well, that's a dumb idea- she already tried to kill you once", Damon immediately stated but Stefan agreed. "No, Elena's right. Bonnie was led to open that coffin for a reason. I think there's more to this than some family reunion."

"Can we go back in time to the Stefan who cared if Elena lived or died?", Damon questioned while he frowned at Violet.

"What for? That's not my job anymore ", Stefan shrugged at them, his eyes trained on Elena.

"Stefan has a point, Damon- We should find out what she wants", Violet stated while she glanced at him.

Damon gave her a death glare before he answered, "You and Elena can't protect yourselves."

"Okay fine, then I'll go", Stefan answered his brother quickly. "You pissed off enough Originals to last a lifetime- I'll go", Damon spatted back at him before he snatched the invitation from Elena's hands.

"Hey!"

Damon shot the brunette another glare, "End of story." His eyes then flashed over to Violet, "And you will stay at home-"

"What? Why should I?", Violet questioned him in a sharp tone. "Because you can't defend yourselfe- and walking into the mansion of the original vampire family isn't exactly very clever when you can't defend yourself."

Violet stared at him through narrowed eyes, "Damon, you can't tell me what to do." His eyes stared into her soul while he snapped at her, "End of discussion, Violet." And with that he left the house.

Violet gazed after the raven haired man until the door fell into it's lock behind him.

"Why is he always so stubborn?" Stefan and Elena gave her both a quick glance before Stefan quickly took off as well.

In that moment Violet's phone started beeping and she glanced at the screen. The name Ethan popped up and she saw that he had left her a voicemail.

After exhaling deeply Violet held the phone to her ear and her heart sunk when she heard his familiar voice, "Hey, V. It's Ethan- I know we haven't talked to each other in a while but- I heard about Caroline's dad. We've all known him since we were little- Well, what I actually wanted to say was that I'm out doing what Caroline's dad taught Tyler and I. I'm gonna fix myself and come home to you. I- I love you, Violet."

The dark haired girl felt her stomach drop and the terrible guilt immediately spread in the pit of her stomach once more.

She loved Ethan and she loved him more for doing this for her, but she couldn't help but feel that something had changed.

Suddenly Elena's voice pulled the dark haired girl out of her daze, "Are you okay?"

Violet immediately cleared her throat before her eyes snapped towards her friend, "Yeah, it's nothing."

Her thoughts them flashed towards the evening, "But I don't have a dress- so I gotta go."

She quickly said her goodbye to Elena before she got herself a dress for the evening in the city.

After that the evening came quicker then expected and soon Violet was on her way over to the Mickelson mansion.

The dark haired girl felt her heart beating heavily in her chest while she approached the large doors of the Mikaelson Mansion.

She knew that she was only a tiny human that was about to step into a celebration of the most deadly vampire family to ever live.

Her stola hung loosely over her shoulders while she carefully made her way up the stairs.

The large door swung open for her and when she stepped through, she was met by a large room filled with people all in beautiful ball gowns.

They were all chatting away and sipping on their champagne while Violet released a deep breath.

A woman suddenly appeared besides her and took her stola from her arms. Violet gave her a thankful smile before she then turned back towards the room, meeting the eyes of Damon Salvatore, who was standing besides Carol Lookwood.

His lips were slightly parted while his blue eyes slowly scanned over Violets body. He seemed quiet starstruck before he said something to Carol and quickly made his way across the room towards her.

Violet immediately avoided eye contact with him, knowing that he wouldn't be happy with her presence here. 

When the man came to a stand next to her, Violet felt his eyes boring into the side of her head, "You're not supposed to be here."

Violet met his blue eyes, "Well, I am- and now I'm going to find Elena." The dark haired girl gave him a small fake smile before she wanted to step past him, but Damon quickly held out his arm for her to take.

Violet suppress to roll her eyes before she carefully wrapped her hand around his biceps.

They then made their way across the room before a voice suddenly interrupted them, making them come to a stand.

"If everyone could gather please!", Elijah's voice filled the room and everyone was looking up at him.

The whole Mikaelson family had gathered on the stairs. "Welcome, and thank you for joining us. You know, whenever my mother brings our family together like this it's tradition for us to commence the evening with a dance. Tonight's pick is a centuries-old waltz. So if all of you could please find yourselves a partner, please join us in the ballroom."

Violet wanted to follow the other's into the ballroom when Damon stepped into her way. "I just wonder, was I not clear enough this morning?"

"I was invited", Violet stated while she gave him a glare. Damon seemed like he was struggling with himself, "You have to tell me before you go into a lion's den."

"Why, so you can stop me?", Violet snapped at the man infront of her and Damon immediately snapped back at her, "Yes!"

His face quickly fell as soon as the words had left his mouth. Violet gave him a frustrated glare, "Damon, I don't need a shadow."

The man suddenly held up his hand for her to take, a smirk making it's way onto his face while he raised his eyebrows at her, "It would be rude not to dance, you know."

Violet placed her palm into his before she rolled with her eyes, "Oh, shut up."

The man still gave her an arrogant smile while he placed her hand on his arm and led her towards the ball room.

They took their positions and Violet felt how one of Damon's hands wrapped around her waist and one held her hand in his own.

The music started playing and Violet smoothly followed Damon's movement.

"You look stunning, if it isn't obvious", Damon's voice reached her ear after a moment and Violet felt her heart speeding up as soon as she heard those words.

Her brown eyes snapped up and met his blue ones, "Thank you."

He then twirled her around and the two waltz synchronized to all the other couples' around them.

The dark haired girl gluped when she turned to face the man. But after a moment she pulled herself together, "You look very handsome in that tux."

A large smirk immediately spread over his face and Violet gave him a warning glare, "Just- don't say anything- don't make me regret it."

The two looked at each other and remained silent before Damon suddenly spun her around and into the arms of no other than Stefan.

Violet immediately gave him a small smile, "Hey."

The man gave her a small nodd, "Hey." There was a weird silence between them before Stefan spoke, "Well, it took you about 30 seconds to put Damon in a mood."

Violet was taken back by his statement but she quickly caught herself, "He's just looking out for me."

"I think he needs to figure out that you can look out for yourself", the man said, making Violet glance up at him, a smile on her face. "Thank you."

After a moment Stefan sighed, "Okay, look Violet. Elena and I need your help- since my brother seemed to be following you like a lost puppy these days- we need your help to get rid of him for the evening. Elena can't get to Esther while Damon is blocking her at every turn."

"Okay, what do I have to do?", Violet questioned the man while he spun her around. "You have to separate him and I'm going to take care of the rest."

Violet glanced over at Damon, who was talking to no other than Rebekah.

Stefan's voice reached her ear, "Can you do this?" The dark haired girl nodded slowly, already feeling guilty for going behind Damon's back, "I can do this."

After that the two left the dance floor and Violet sent Damon a text that she needed to meet him.

After a couple of minutes then man entered the room, "I got your text- what are we doing here?"

Violet turned to face him, the regret plastered on her face, "I'm sorry."

In that moment Stefan rushed up towards his brother and snapped his neck, making Violet flinch. She would never get used to that.

They then noth turned towards Elena who had appeared in the door, "Well, you better hurry up- he won't be out for long."

The brunette gave them a quick nodd before she disappeared down the hallway.

Stefan then glanced at Violet, "Maybe you should go as well- you know, he'll be mad when he wakes up."

Violet nodded her head, her eyes remaining on the liveles Damon.

She didn't like that they had to go behind his back, but they had to know what Esther's intentions were and he was standing in their way.

The dark haired girl wandered down towards the ball room, when Matt suddenly addressed her. "V— hey"

Violet snapped around to him, a smile immediately appeared on her face, "Hey, Matt-"

Her eyes wandered over the crowd of people before she spoke, "Where's Rebekah? I heard you two came together."

Matt nodded slowly, "Yes, we did-" Violet shook her head, a frown on her face, "Why?"

"Actually- I don't know", the blond boy answered her honestly while he let out a disbelieving chuckle.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen- waiters are coming around with champagne. I invite you all to join me in raising a glass. It provides me with no greater joy than to see my family back together as one. I'd like to thank you all for being part of this spectacular evening", Esther suddenly addressed their guests before she raised her glass. "Cheers."

The guests mirrored her, "Cheers!"

Violet took a sip from her champagne before she made her way over to Elena. The two girls exchanged a look and when Elena nodded, Violet knew that she had successfully met with Esther.

The dark haired girl then suddenly felt how someone grabbed her by her arm.

She quickly turned and saw that it was Damon, who was dragging her out into the hallway.

"And- was it worth it?", he questioned her. Violet detected the bitterness in his voice while she spun around to him. "Actually, yes."

"Great, tell me on the ride home- we're leaving", Damon stated while he grabbed her by her arm and Violet immediately started struggling against him. "Hey- Damon, let go of me!"

Violet gave him a sad look when Damon let go of her arm, "I'm sorry that I tricked you."

"You shouldn't be here", Damon just simply stated while he stated her down.

Violet shook her head, "Do you think I like going behind your back? I don't. But it had to be done- otherwise you would've ruined everything." The words seemed harsher than she had meant them to be.

Damon's eyes widened while he raised his eyebrows at her, his voice showing his devotion for the girl infront of him, "Sorry for trying to keep you and your friends alive- Stefan clearly doesn't give a crap anymore!"

Violet immediately took notice of the bitterness in his voice when he mentioned Stefan.

"Are you mad at me for working with Stefan?", Violet fronwed at him deeply and Damon's face scrunched up in anger while he spat out. "No, I'm mad at you because I love you!"

Violet's face immediately dropped when those three words left his lips. "You w-"

Her mouth hung slightly open while she glanced up into his eyes, "Damon, I-"

His eyes seemed to search her's for something, but Violet was so confused, that she couldn't think straight.

"It's okay- you don't have to say anything- you made it very clear today- I care too much- I'm a liability", he seemed hurt when he continued. "How Ironic is that?"

"Have you guys seen Matt?", Caroline's voice suddenly questioned the pair and they both turned to face Caroline, shaking their heads. The blond seemed like she realized that she had just interrupted something important.

The next thing Violet knew Damon was gone and there was a loud commotion outside.

Violet immediately followed after Stefan and Elena, who rushed past her. And when they arrived outside, Damon had snapped Kol Mikaelson's neck.

Stefan glared at him with large eyes, "Damon, are you crazy?"

"Maybe a little-", the raven haired man answered his brother before his piercing blue eyes fell onto Violet. "Far be it from me to cause a problem." He then spun around on his heels and left them all starstruck.