Title: SAVE HIM
Type: Multipart Fic
Characters: Stefan, Elijah, Christiana, Damon, Enzo, OC2, OC3
Pairing Damon/Elijah
Genre: Angst, Romance, Hurt/Comfort
Summary: ''Sometimes I can see visions, people who died who have unfinished business. And this man pointed me to you.''

DISCLAIMER Don't own TVD, but I do own my OC's

AN/ Another chapter is here. No Damon here, he will be in chapter 6, though. Let's see how the search party is going. *snickers* Oh, one OC will make an appearance.

Chapter 5

If they thought it would be easy tracking Damon, even with Bonnie's help, they were deadly wrong. Since he had days on them, traveling day and night, and they were with Christiana, a human with needs like eating and sleeping, it became clear that if Damon didn't stop somewhere for a couple of days, the chance to get to him were very slim. Even Christiana knew that, and that was what she said two weeks later, when they were exiting one more town, where Damon was, but left five days before.

''It is my fault.''

''What is?'' Stefan asked in confusion, looking at the woman, sitting in the back seat, in the rear mirror.

''You would've probably already found Damon if it weren't for me. I'm just slowing you down. If...'' Christiana didn't get the time to finish her thought because Elijah, who was sitting on the front seat, abruptly turned around, and spoke in a hard tone.

''I would suggest you don't finish what you started to say. We are not leaving you in some town to continue alone, or sending you home. Is that clear?''

''But...'' Christiana argued.

''No more, Christiana. You are stuck with us. We will find Damon, even with our pace, don't worry. Sooner or later.'' Elijah said.

''What Elijah meant, with you being stuck with us, is that we love your company, and we don't mind if we are days behind Damon. I hope you feel the same?'' Stefan said gently, chuckling silently.

''I do. Believe me, I do. This trip is the best thing that happened to me in my whole life, and I thank you for the opportunity.'' Christiana smiled warmly, then rushed. ''But, I can't help but feel that I'm slowing you down.''

''Unbelievable!'' Elijah mumbled silently, but loud enough for only Stefan to hear. ''Do I have to compel her again? Stubborn as a mule.'' He said the last part aloud, noticing with a satisfaction how the woman behind them rolled her eyes.

''Yeah, Christiana can easily rival Damon.'' Stefan chuckled. ''When you and my brother end up together, he will drive you crazy, and I can't wait to see your face after he defies you. I'm sure it will be priceless!''

After so many days together, Stefan didn't feel uncomfortable or wary of the Original vampire. It was the opposite. They were starting to become very good friends, and he could talk freely, and even make fun of Elijah, knowing he wouldn't mind.

''I'm looking forward to that.'' Elijah said almost dreamily, thinking of the blue-eyed vampire. ''His arrogance, beside good looks and cockiness, the way he doesn't back down, is what drove me to him."

''You are a strange man.'' Stefan commented, shaking his head.

''Why?'' Elijah asked in confusion.

''Most people would leave, not wanting to spend their time fighting with him all the time. But you, you crave for that.'' Stefan explained.

''I like a challenge. And Damon is one big challenge. When someone constantly agrees with you, it gets boring after a while.''

''You know what the best part with those kinds of couple is?'' Christiana asked. ''Making up.'' She smirked, seeing a question in their eyes.

''Right.'' Stefan drawled.

''Did he tell you about the time we were officially met by Carol Lockwood?'' Elijah asked with a nostalgic smile on his face.

''No. But, Alaric told me the two of you had an argument in one of the rooms.''

''An argument.'' Elijah snorted. ''He dared to take me down. Even though he knew I was much older and stronger than him.''

''Yup. I can easily picture that.'' Stefan chuckled.

''Even after I drove a pencil into his neck, he didn't back down. I must confess I was surprised. Usually, the vampires, knowing who I am, run away.'' Elijah continued.

''I don't know if I've ever seen Damon running away from someone, or something.'' Stefan commented. ''If anything, he is thrilled to have something dangerous to deal with. Otherwise, he gets bored.''

''And we wouldn't want that.'' Elijah smirked, and rolled his eyes.

''When did yours feelings change?'' Christiana asked curious.

''I think it was around the time Rose died.'' Elijah mused. ''Somehow, I was able to see how much he was hurting, even if he claimed he had no feelings whatsoever. But, I saw him drinking more than usual, and following him a couple of times, saw him kneeling on her grave and crying.''

''I didn't know that.'' Stefan said silently, remembering those days and how Damon seemed unaffected by her death.

Now, he knew it was all an act. Now he knew that every time he accused him about not having feelings, how Damon lost his human part, he was hurting him. And that thought brought tears to his eyes, but he quickly blinked them away. Stefan felt like he had no idea who his brother really was. He didn't even know about Damon and Alaric being together and in love. How could've he missed the signs? If he weren't so blindly convinced his brother loved Elena, maybe none of this would've happen. Maybe he wouldn't have pushed Damon away.

''Don't blame yourself, Stefan.'' Elijah said, noticing the blinking and a thin line on the younger Salvatore's mouth, knowing what was on Stefan's mind. ''You couldn't have known they were together. Like Jeremy said, they kept is a secret.''

''I know.'' Stefan sighed. ''But, I can't help it. I feel like I was the one who pushed him away.''

''You and Damon need to sit down and talk. Clear what ever is wrong. Be honest with each other. Before anything happens and you lose him forever. I would give anything to have my brother with me again, take back the words I told him before he left.'' Christiana whispered, then locking her eyes with Stefan's in the rear mirror. ''I know both of you are vampires, and can't die that easily, but nothing in this world is certain.''

Knowing and seeing that the younger Salvatore was overwhelmed, Elijah pointed at the little cozy inn he knew that was some miles before them and they agreed to spend the night there, and search for Damon in the bars, already knowing the outcome. He was there but he left.

Entering the small town and after refreshing and dinner they went for a walk. Suddenly, Stefan saw a familiar face from his past walking past them.

''Mark?'' Stefan asked in shock, recognizing a man he hadn't seen for more than 70 years.

''Unbelievable! Both Salvatore's in the same week!'' Mark said and they hugged.

''You saw Damon? When?'' Stefan asked quickly and Mark raised an eyebrow.

''A couple of days ago. Is he alright? He looked somewhat down. Not his usual self. And he drank a lot. And when I say a lot, I mean there is no Bourbon left in this town.''

''A lot has happened. We are looking for him.'' Stefan sighed. ''Mark, I want you to meet Christiana and Elijah.'' He said, introducing them.

''Elijah?'' Mark's eyes went wide recognizing the name. ''As in an Original?''

''One and only. So, you've heard of me?'' Elijah asked with an air of arrogance.

''Who hasn't? It is a pleasure to meet you in person.'' Mark said holding out his hand. After a shake, he asked. ''If I'm not too bold, can I join you? I'm curious about Damon and you being here, I must confess. And, I would like to know this beautiful woman a bit more.'' He added with a smile, noticing a small blush on her face.

He wasn't the only one. Elijah and Stefan shared a look and nodded. Christiana liked the man in front of her in an instant. He was charming and very good looking. She estimated he was in his early thirties. Green eyes, dark brown hair, flawless face. Her heart began beating faster hearing his words. She didn't think of herself as beautiful and she was surprised that this man did. Part of her hoped that her two companions would agree to Mark's request about joining them and when they did, she felt happiness. She wanted to know about him as well.

After the drinks were brought on the booth table in the corner of the bar they were sitting in, Stefan and Elijah informed Mark about everything that had been going on. From the start. About Katherine, about Elena, about Klaus and the rest of Elijah's siblings, about Alaric. Mark was shocked hearing that Katherine was alive and well all the time, but he was mostly shocked learning about Damon and Alaric falling in love. The way Damon talked about Katherine he thought he would love her for eternity. But, he also understood. She tricked him, lied to him, and it was time Damon stoped loving her.

Mark was curious why Christiana, a human, was with them, searching for the older Salvatore. He couldn't keep his eyes off of her. The way her red hair looked in the dimmed bar light... She was sitting across him, next to Elijah, and Stefan was sitting next to him.

''So? Chrissy, how did you end up with vampires?" Mark asked, trying out the nickname on his tongue and he liked it.

''Chrissy?'' Stefan smirked, raising an eyebrow and Mark just grinned at him.

''Alaric came into my dream and said I needed to find Elijah. That he is the only one who can save Damon. You see, sometimes I have visions of dead people with messages for their love ones.'' Christiana explained, fighting the blush after hearing the cute nickname.

She hadn't heard it for years because only her brother would call her like that. But, even though it felt nice hearing it again, it brought back the memories. Both bad and good.

''When Christiana and I came to Mystic Falls we learned Damon had left. Elena's brother, due to the events of being magically brought among the living, can still see ghosts who haven't crossed over, managed to contact him and we learned the truth.'' Elijah continued.

''But why did Alaric ask for you? Why not Stefan who is his brother? Even if they don't always get along.'' Mark asked.

''Because Alaric knew that I fell for Damon.'' Elijah whispered softly, thinking of the blue-eyed vampire.

''Oh.'' Was all that Mark said. Suddenly, he grinned, looking at Christiana. ''So, you can see visions? You sure you haven seen someone saying something about little 'ol me?''

''No. Why would I?'' Christiana asked and her brows furrowed in confusion.

''Oh, I don't know. Maybe to inform you about a handsome stranger coming into your life that will sweep you out of your feet?'' Mark asked cockily, noticing the smirks on both Elijah and Stefan's faces.

''You are so full of yourself.'' Christiana rolled her eyes.

''I only speak the truth, Chrissy.'' Mark grinned, then looked at Stefan and Elijah. ''Do you mind if I join you?''

AN/ Sorry for the shortness, guys. As you know I left you with two cliffies on my other stories and I'm working very hard on them.

I hope you liked it and please review.