Episode 8: “Deal or No Deal”

 Previously on the Vampires in my Diaries 

The mother of the Original Vampires, Esther is determined to put an end to the entire race of Vampirism...

Silas has freed Katherine from Klaus’ captivity as Klaus’ compulsion wears out once Xoro attacks Klaus...

Stefan has returned after his three months captivity from deep down the quarry. Silas calls Jeremy to strike some deal...

Now read further: Episode 8: “Deal or No Deal”

Silas and Katherine were still on their little road trip. Silas was still wearing Stefan’s face. He was at the wheels while Katherine sat by his side.

“You’re pretty good at this driving thing, Silas... considering you’re a two thousand year old... man who was locked up in a tomb for most part of his life. Tell me when did you learn to drive the luxury ride of the twenty first century?” Katherine spoke with a contempt muffled tone of appreciation.

“Well, I didn’t figure it all by myself if that’s what you’re pointing at. I have had training, you know, from a man with the expertise-”, he replied.

“So you’re telling me that you actually went for a four-wheeler training here in Mystic Falls? And where did you get your license from?” asking so, she chuckled. Silas deferred from answering. He had a very solemn look on his face. The silence that followed, made Katherine a little conscious and she decided against making any more contemptuous statements. After a while, she broke the uneasy silence.

“So, Silas... what did you call Jeremy for? Since when does the immortal Silas make deals with a mortal hunter? And why??”

“Come on, Katherine. I’ve made a deal with you too. Aren’t you mortal now? And what is it... is that fear I’m smelling on you?”

“No, Silas. It’s called curiosity and healthy scepticism. You promised me that you’d protect me from my enemies in Mystic Falls and in return I’ll help you with all your diabolical plans... But lately, all of those plans you seem to keep to yourself. I need to know what you have actually thought for me ’cause I really am in some serious doubt about you keeping your end of the deal-” Katherine spoke with fear and paranoia.

“And what makes you doubtful about me?”

“You just struck some bizarre deal with one of my enemies. Jeremy Gilbert. Did you forget I killed him in the process of waking you up from that tomb? Plus, I got him to jail on some fake charges only recently. He will kill me the minute he has a chance. I’m asking you again, Silas. What exactly have you planned for me??” The air of rage and dominance in her voice got on Silas’ nerves this time and he immediately applied the brakes. The wheels came to a screeching halt by the side of the road.

“Well.... Katherine, you see... I can’t exactly tell you what all I have in store for you. But right now, I really need you to stay put for a few hours-”, saying so Silas banged her head at the side of the car. There was a loud thud. Katherine fell unconscious almost instantly; a rill of dark red blood flowing from her forehead which slowly made its way past her cheek.

“Huuh... that was simple. Now, I could really put you to good use-”, he said with a smile. He sat there motionless for a couple of minutes, planning out his next move.

“You’re not actually thinking about making a stupid deal with Silas, are you?” Damon was almost shouting at Jeremy. Jeremy had come to the Salvatore mansion to tell the Salvatore brothers about the call he had received a couple of hours ago. Damon and Stefan were sitting on the couch by the fireplace while Jeremy was standing before them.

“Damon, I understand. But you have to understand that this could be our one shot at saving Elena and I would do anything to save my sister’s life-”, Jeremy replied resolutely.

“Trust me, Jer. We will figure out another way to save Elena. Silas isn’t someone we can trust. As of now, we don’t even know what is it that he wants from you-”, said Damon.

“Damon’s right, Jeremy. We can’t trust Silas-”, seconded Stefan.

“Well you could trust me this time, Stefan”, said Silas as he appeared walking right through the opened main door. He was still in Stefan’s looks. Damon at once sped to him and grabbed Silas’ throat.

“Hello, Mr. Shapeshifter. Give me one good reason why I don’t get to end your miserable life right now”, Damon was speaking to Silas. Silas freed himself with ease and in no time.

“And what on earth makes you think you stand so much as a petty little chance against me??” retorted Silas.  He caught hold of Damon’s hands and started crushing them; Damon’s bones started cracking with each twist.

“Aghhh..... ugghhhhh...”, Damon cried of pain.

“Leave him, Silas. Let him go-”, said Stefan. Silas stared into Damon’s eyes for some time and then pushed him away.

“If we’re past old grudges now should I propose the deal?” asked Silas.

“By all means. Go ahead-”, said Jeremy.

“I want Jeremy to come with me-”, Silas couldn’t complete as Damon intercepted him,

“Jeremy is not going anywhere. You could shove your ass out the door-”

“Why do you want to take Jeremy with you? What is it that you want with him?” asked Stefan.

“I know that this hunter, has a gift. I want to make good use of it-” replied Silas.

“What gift?? What the hell are you talking about??” asked Jeremy.

“You can see dead supernatural beings... talk to them. Well, I need you to talk to someone from the other side for me-”, revealed Silas.

Lucy and Xoro were discussing about how to keep Klaus in check and where to put his unconscious body.

“I believe we should keep him here at your home until the ritual and then we’ll start working on the Originals. I’ve put a spell on him that would keep him asleep at least for a couple of days, I presume. Could you find a good place for him here?” saying so, Xoro looked around to find a suitable corner for Klaus’ body. His eyes stopped at the sight of a deep freezer.

“I think the freezer would be a perfect refuge for him-”, he said and began dragging Klaus’ body toward the freezer. Lucy felt a shiver of apprehension. She had been keeping Bonnie’s body inside the deep freezer to prevent it from degenerating. She blocked Xoro’s way by standing in front of him.

“Ahh... wait! I don’t really think this house would be... ughhh... that better an option. Why don’t we keep him with Rebecca and Matt in the Lockwood cellar? This... this is my friend Stacy’s house and... and she may return from her vacation any time in a couple of days... and once she does, moving this body might be... a problem-”, Lucy was fumbling while making up a false story.

“I don’t think moving Klaus’ body would be a problem. We will take care of that later even if your friend is back. Your friend’s a human after all. We’ve dealt with much worse, don’t you think? Besides, I don’t think keeping Klaus with Rebecca would be a good idea. It will only serve to instigate her against us... even more than it already has. Moreover, I don’t think we have time to deviate our attention. I think we should concentrate on the ritual. Now, if you’d allow me-”, said he. He kept moving toward the freezer, dragging along Klaus mercilessly. He opened the top cover of the freezer and was shocked at the frozen and ice-covered corpse of Bonnie Bennett.

“Holy Jesus!” he exclaimed. Turning to Lucy, he continued,

“What is this?  You have some serious explaining to do-”

“Jeremy is not going anywhere... not with you, he is not-”, Damon continued persistently.

“So far, I have been generous enough to offer you all a deal. You don’t want to try my bad side, do you?” threatened Silas.

“Fine. But, there is something you will have to do before we let Jeremy go. We would like to see Elena and once we are sure that she is okay, Jeremy will help you talk to... whoever the hell you want to. So if you’re agreeable...”, Stefan couldn’t complete as Silas intercepted him.

“I don’t see why that should be a problem. But I could take only one of you Salvatore brothers to Elena and I would like that to be you Stefan. I’m sure you’ll understand why I don’t want it to be you, Damon. I guess I wouldn’t want to see your face any time again today or ever...”, Silas said with a smile.

“Alright, let’s roll”, said Stefan.

“But if any one of you tries anything, Elena won’t live to see another sunset. I promise you that-”, warned Silas to which Stefan nodded in agreement. Next, the three of them made their way out of the Salvatore residence.  Damon, left alone, tried hard to see his way through Silas’ deal.

“What the hell is this ex- Man of Rock up to?” Damon spoke to himself.

“Why are you preserving Bonnie’s body? Answer me-”, Xoro was shouting at Lucy. Lucy remained silent for a long while. She finally spoke,

“I want to bring back Bonnie from the other side. When we lower the veil partially on the full moon night, I want Qetsiyah and Bonnie both to cross over to this side... our side. Bonnie didn’t deserve to die... not at such young age, she didn’t-”

“And who are you to make that judgement? You will disturb nature’s balance by bringing back the dead”

“We both are disturbing nature’s balance, Xoro. Qetsiyah isn’t supposed to cross over either-”

“No, but she has a good reason to. Lucy, who else do you think is powerful enough to take down Silas once and for all? Besides, she isn’t coming to stay. But you... you intend to keep Bonnie here for all times, don’t you? That’s why you’ve chosen her own body as her vessel on this side too-”

“Yes. If Bonnie repossesses her own body once she crosses over to this side, she will get a permanent foothold on this side. She wouldn’t need to go back to the other side-”

“I can’t let you do that.....”, Xoro couldn’t finish as one of the tribesman came rushing to them. He was gasping for breath.

“Co rahsha dalam?” Xoro asked him.

“Ketsiyah inne paygaam laafi. Shohfe veeete rohtezam-”, replied the tribal witch.

“Well... what is he saying in Armaic?” Lucy asked Xoro as she was unable to decipher the ancient language.

“We have received a message from the other side”

“Message?? What message??”

“The message says, Qetsiyah isn’t coming alone. There is someone who is going to escort her to this side.  We will have to make arrangements for two visitors now. Lucy, are you coming with us?”

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