Hello! I know I have like five other stories that I have to finish, but I had to write this!
I would like to thank my beta reader TrueLoveWillNeverDie :D

This is how I would've liked 'Dangerous Liaisons' to have gone. Enjoy! :)

What Guilt Can Do.
Chapter 1- Conflict of Emotions.

Elena's head had been on overdrive since leaving the meeting with Ester. She couldn't deny the pain that she felt in her heart for giving the witch her blood. There was nothing more Elena wanted than to have Klaus out of her life for good, but yet she felt guilty... Guilty knowing that Klaus was not the only one who would be out of her life good.

She should've listened to Damon and not have gone to see Ester, but of course she hadn't listened to him. Elena was certain Ester was on their side... Which she was, but not for the reasons Elena would've liked.

If she had known beforehand that her blood was being used to kill all the Originals, more specifically... Elijah, she wouldn't have given her blood to her. She didn't want any part in Elijah's death. What was she supposed to do now? Act like nothing happened? Or warn Elijah?

Elena was torn.

As Elena descended the stairs, she locked eyes with Elijah. He moved gracefully through the crowd towards her. Elena could feel the panic creeping up in her. She had given Elijah her word that she would tell him what her mother wanted.

But Klaus had killed her aunt and kept threatening her friends. He had hurt so many people she loved and there was no doubt if he continued to live he would continue to do so, but thought of Elijah's death hurt so much.

Elijah waited patiently at the end of the staircase for the doppelganger. "So how was my mother?"

"Intense." Elena continued to walk, she couldn't face him. It was making this decision harder than it already is. She needed some fresh air, time to think. She couldn't deal with this right now.

"And for what reason did she need to speak to you in private?" Elijah asked.

Elena cursed her luck, of course he would follow her. Elena took a deep breath and turned to face the Original. "She just wanted to apologize for trying to have me killed."

Elijah raised an eyebrow. "So it is true then? She has forgiven Klaus?" He looked Elena in the eyes, searching for the truth in her words.

"It's true." Elena tried to smile, but failed. It felt wrong to lie to him.

"Elena?" It was official, Elena's luck was not on her side tonight. He knew she was lying to him and Elena knew he wasn't going to leave her alone. If he would just give her some time to think, to gather her thoughts.

"Ah..." She didn't know what to do. She didn't want to betray Elijah, but she wanted Klaus dead.

Elijah touched Elena's shoulder gently, bringing her back to reality. "Elijah... I don't..." Elena shook her head. "I'm just tired." Which wasn't a lie. With everything that had been going on lately, sleep wasn't something that came easy.

It looked like Elijah was going to say something, but Ester called for everyone's attention.

"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Waiters are coming around with champagne, I invite you all to join me in raising a glass." She paused for a moment. "It provides me with no greater joy, to see my family back together as one." Elena couldn't stop herself from shuddering at that. "I would like to thank you all, for being a part of this spectacular evening." She smiled and raised her glass. "Cheers."

Elijah went to drink the champagne, but before Elena could think of her actions, her hand shot out to stop him. She grabbed a hold of his wrist. Elijah raised an eyebrow at her sudden action. Elena shook her head, hoping he would understand. He simply nodded and proceeded, to what Elena hoped was, pretending to drink.

Before Elijah could question her, Stefan appeared and dragged her away from the Original. "So?"

Elena didn't know if she felt annoyed or grateful for Stefan interfering when he did, but what surprised her, is what words came out of her mouth next. "She just wanted to apologize for trying to have me killed." Elena again, using the lie she told Elijah earlier. She didn't understand why she didn't tell him the truth or she did and didn't want to admit it to herself.

"That's all?" He sounded very annoyed. Ester was their only hope and now it seemed she was on Klaus's side.

"Yes, Stefan." Elena then brushed passed him and headed outside.

The cold night air was welcomed by the Gilbert. She always loved the way the cold breeze felt against her skin, but all good things must come to an end.

"Elena!" Elena was brought back to reality again tonight, by Elijah. Elena forced herself to turn around and look at him, but she couldn't bring herself to look him in the eye. "How did the meeting with my mother go?" He asked again, wanting the truth this time even though he already guessed his mother wasn't as forgiving as she led him to believe.

End Chapter.

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