AN: So this is the sequel to "A Petrova Witch" and if you haven't read that, then you should because this won't make as much sense otherwise. I want to thank all of you that have come back for seconds, you make me happy! Now I hope you like the story and leave reviews! You know how much I love them!

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Chapter 1: A Change in the Air

Sighing in irritation, Sophia Gilbert turned away from the sight of Klaus using his charms and compulsion on the women. They'd been searching every bar in Pensacola, Florida for the last few weeks and she was so over it. She was mere minutes away from setting the annoying women's hair on fire just to spice things up, and you know, get them the hell away from her man.

When she agreed to come with him, she'd figured they'd find some werewolves and be done with it. Sophia hadn't known just how rare wolves actually were, making the quest almost impossible. But Klaus would not give up, and so here they waited, hopeful another clue would turn up.

Added to that was the fact that she'd been feeling strange ever since the ritual. It was like her skin was too tight sometimes or that she was famished and no amount of food would sate her. It was driving her batty, especially when Elena had denied sharing any such changes over their many phone calls.

Not wanting to alarm him, Sophia kept the weirdness on the DL, knowing Klaus would demand answers that she simply didn't have. The witch wasn't sure if it had something specifically to do with the ritual or if it was simply a result of maturing into her power. But whatever the cause, Sophia just hoped the bizarre feelings went away over time.

"Looks like we have a lead. They say a guy named Ray Sutton was close friends with Jules and that he used to work at the docks. We're heading out." Stefan's voice sounded from beside her, startling the witch from her thoughts.

"Great. I'd love to actually get results one of these days." The vampire gave her shoulder a little squeeze, sharing in her irritation. Since leaving Mystic Falls, he'd discovered the other doppelgänger was so different, and yet so alike, from Elena.

Her presence was painful at times, and then others he was thankful for the reminder of his love, even if it wasn't working to completely restrain him anymore. The taste of human blood was just too tempting, even with Sophia trying to teach him discipline. He just hoped he got control over himself before he killed someone.

"Come, my love. I hope to have a wolf or location by the end of the night." Klaus said as he appeared next to her, grasping her hand in his. Allowing herself to be led out of the bar, Sophia enjoyed the way his hand wrapped around hers.

"Do you really think we've finally found something?" Glancing over at Stefan's question, the hybrid gave a little shrug as they walked down the street towards the car.

"They were very adamant that this Ray guy knew the Jules woman, so I hope he still works at the docks. If not, I'm sure we can find someone who knows where he is."

"Yay, more scavenger-hunting." The witch said sarcastically, giving an irritated eye roll.

"Come now, sweetheart, it hasn't been all bad." Klaus's voice whispered over her body like a caress, making the girl give a small shiver.

"No, but it has been terribly boring. I thought this was gonna be exciting and fun, but so far it's been dull as dish water." She replied as he opened the car door for her.

"I promise, as soon as we find this guy and his pack, we'll do whatever you want." Klaus whispered before giving her a light kiss, still uncomfortable with Stefan seeing such a softer side of him.

"I'll keep you to that, mister." Poking him in the chest so he knew she was serious, Sophia kissed him again before climbing into the SUV.

Klaus just shook his head and closed the door, still not believing he let this little human have so much power over him. It was absolutely mind boggling.

/*/

It'd been a few more weeks, but they'd finally managed to find an old co-worker who knew Ray Sutton had moved to Memphis to live with his cousin and her roommate. Only problem was that they'd had to do even more digging to find a forwarding address, as the guy didn't know the address or who Ray's cousin was.

But eventually they'd made their way to Tennessee, which is how Sophia found herself standing on the front porch with Stefan, once more waiting. Klaus was around back, doing his compelling act to get access to the house.

Which Sophia thought was stupid, since she could simply walk in, being human and all. But he'd been remarkably restrained over the summer, feeding without killing for the most part, so she didn't see the point in ruining his fun. Boys would be boys, as the saying goes.

So far, she'd also been able to keep Stefan pretty restrained, if she did say so herself. There were moments when he threatened to fall back into his ripper days, but so far he'd been able to come back to himself. She was worried, however, that the self-control he was displaying was quickly crumbling and he'd just snap one day, leaving a body strewn path in their wake.

For Elena's sake, the witch prayed she'd be able to stop that from happening; which explained why she wasn't shy about zapping his brain if he was going too far. Hopefully it'd be enough to return him as unchanged to her sister as possible.

The two only had to wait a couple of minutes before the front door was wrenched open, showing the face of a terrified woman. She gave a startled scream and leapt away from the screen door at the sight of them.

"I love it when they run." Klaus said in amusement as he walked forward, hand gripped firmly on the back of a blonde's neck. The dark skinned woman turned back to face Klaus, desperation in her eyes.

"He's in Tulley. It's near the border. A bar called Southern Comfort. It's off Highway 41." The woman said, her voice wavering as tears spilled down her cheeks.

"Thank you, my love." Before the hybrid could say anymore, Sophia pushed past Stefan and opened the screen door with a creak. Both women looked at her in fear and she tried to calm them down with a soft smile.

"Thank you, you've been very helpful. My friend is going to make you forget this, so don't worry. But your wolf friend probably won't be back for a while, so don't be concerned when he doesn't show." Sophia said calmly, holding her hands up in an unthreatening manner.

"You're always spoiling my fun, sweetheart." Klaus pouted.

He would have killed them anyways, if he'd really cared or wanted to make a point. But in the last two months, he'd come to find enjoyment in Sophia's fight for every human life she had the slightest chance of saving.

"I make up for it in different ways." Sophia shot back, not able to keep the playfulness out of her voice. Klaus smirked at her, his dimples flashing, knowing how much they affected her.

"You'll forget ever meeting us. You walked outside looking for your dog before giving up. You got a call from Ray saying he'd be gone for a few months, so don't worry." He compelled the blonde, waiting for her eyes to cloud over and her body to relax before releasing her to do the same to her friend.

When done, Klaus wrapped his arm around Sophia's waist as they stepped out onto the porch, where Stefan was waiting.

The younger vampire was thankful every day that Sophia had agreed to come, as he feared what would have become of him if it'd just been him and Klaus. There was little doubt that instead of teetering on the edge like he was doing now, he'd have fallen off the cliff and into his ripper ways within a month.

"Ray's in Tulley. Let's go." Klaus muttered, pulling the witch towards the car.

Stefan gave a nod and followed, glancing back at the house, which he knew would have had two dead bodies if not for Sophia. She was doing her best to limit the bloodshed from both vampires.

The three got back into the SUV, Sophia stretching out across the backseat as Stefan started the engine. Over the summer, he'd found himself growing fond of his girlfriend's sister, not only because she was keeping him sane but because of who she was.

Sophia Gilbert was charming and had a good sense of humor, being able to make him laugh at the most inappropriate moments. She seemed more carefree then Elena, more in love with life. Which Stefan didn't know if it was because she was a witch or if it was just part of her personality.

And somehow, she'd been able to weasel her way into the heart of the most feared and hated Original vampire. Stefan was amazed at that, at the determination it must take to demand the hybrid not shut her out. But he could see why Klaus wouldn't want to, as the man was head-over-heels in love with her too.

He'd do just about anything for the girl, as he'd proved when he'd given them both unrestricted access to cell phones. But Stefan guessed they'd proved themselves, Sophia more so, by leaving Mystic Falls behind. There was no doubting either one's feelings, no matter how much they tried to hide it.

/*/

The next morning, Sophia woke up alone in the room Klaus had gotten for them once they'd reached their destination. The hotel wasn't as nice as some of the ones they'd stayed in, but it did the job.

Stretching her arms, Sophia slowly sat up in bed, her eyes widening in amazement when she saw the entire room was covered in flowers. Dozens of different bouquets were scattered around the hotel room, filling it with their sweet fragrance. How she had slept through all that was beyond her.

Glancing down at Klaus's pillow, Sophia lifted the red rose to her nose as she opened the folded note that had been resting there.

Happy birthday, my love. I apologize that you're separated from your family on such a wondrous day. I've set the computer up for your use whenever you wish to contact your family. Stefan and I will be gone for a while, so order anything you want from room service. I'll see you later. –Klaus

Sophia sighed in contentment, rubbing the rose's soft petals against her lips. She'd actually forgotten it was her birthday, all the days seeming to run together. Glancing around the room, she was amazed Klaus'd gone through the trouble. He'd never be able to tell her he wasn't romantic after this.

Finally leaving the warmth of the covers, Sophia headed to the bathroom to take a shower. When done, the witch applied her makeup and picked a pretty purple dress. Once dressed and put together, she called down for room service.

With her order made, Sophia went to the desk, where Klaus's laptop was sitting. Her netbook had met an untimely death, which was totally not her fault. Really it wasn't! It's not like she meant to trip and have her drink spill on the thing. It was Klaus's fault, since he was what had distracted her! It's not her fault he was doing his new workout routine without a shirt on in the middle of the room!

Quickly logging in to her skype account, Sophia clicked on Jeremy's name, as he was the only one online. She had to wait a few minutes until her brother's sleepy face appeared.

"Sophia, it's too early!" Jeremy moaned, burying his head back in his pillow.

"I see you're sleeping the day away. I though you worked at the Grill now." At her amused words, Jeremy shot up in alarm, dropping his phone in the process. Sophia snickered when she heard cursing before he scooped the phone back up.

"Shit, I'm late. Call Elena, I have to go."

"I don't even get a happy birthday and I miss you? What kind of brother are you?" Sophia pretended to be upset, which earned an eye roll as Jeremy struggled into a shirt.

"Happy birthday. I miss you. I'll call you on my break." He said before her screen went blank. Shaking her head, she clicked on Elena's name, wondering if her twin's phone would be on. She answered after only two rings, making Sophia wonder if she'd been waiting.

"Sophia! I'm so happy you called. Or skyped. Whatever." The two laughed gently as Elena sat down on her window seat, phone cradled in her hands.

"Course I'd call, it's only our birthday! I'd be a terrible twin if I didn't." Sophia said, amused. Elena flushed before rolling her eyes. Seemed the Gilbert siblings really had a knack for doing that.

"I would have called you if you hadn't. I just wasn't sure what time you'd be awake. So…how are things? How's Stefan?"

"Don't you talk to him like every day?" Sophia knew that they did, as her and Klaus had laughed about the 'short leash' the two seemed to have each other on.

"That doesn't mean he's being honest." Elena replied, giving a light glare at her sis's amusement. At least Sophia got to be with her boyfriend every day; Elena was counting down the days left separating her from Stefan.

"True, true. Things are fine. We've almost found the wolf, so that's good. Hopefully Klaus'll get his hybrids so we can come home early."

"That'd be great!" Elena said, excited at the prospect.

"Yeah, I've got my fingers crossed. So how's your day going?"

"Ah, I haven't been up too long. But Caroline's planning a party, which I think is pointless since you're not here."

"Hey, you better go for the both of us! One of us needs to have some fun." She said sternly, which made Elena giggle.

"What are you doing today?" Sophia shrugged.

"I dunno. Klaus and Stefan were gone when I woke up. But look at what that cheesy bastard did." Sophia said, lifting the laptop to show Elena the flower filled room. Elena gave a gasp, her eyes wide when her twin set the computer back down.

"Wow, that's a sight to wake up to. How sweet." She didn't miss the happiness that filled her mirror's face and she hated herself for the stab of jealous she felt.

"I know. I never expected anything so…romantic from him." She let out a wistful sigh, glancing around the room in wonder.

"I'm gonna go downstairs so you can say hi to Jenna." Elena said, wanting to change the subject. Sophia felt a jab of pity for her win, who was separated from her own love, and remained silent as her sister thundered down the stairs.

"Sophia's on skype." Elena announced as she came into the kitchen, where Jenna and Alaric were making breakfast.

"Happy birthday, Soph! You're missing breakfast waffles. Mmm, taste that envy." Jenna said playfully when Elena pointed the phone her way.

"That's just mean, Jenna! I'm so jealous right now, it's not even funny! So…I see Alaric's still around. Aren't y'all all comfy looking." Sophia teased, causing the history teacher to blush.

"Don't mind her, Ric, she gets mean when envious." Elena said as she pulled out the orange juice. Sophia pouted when Jenna put a plate of waffles down in front of the phone, which Elena dug into with a little too much relish.

"Bitch!" She yelled before exiting out of skype. She knew they'd all be laughing at her like the children they were. Douche bags, the lot of them. Thankful there was a sudden knock, Sophia closed the computer screen to let the waiter in.

"Here you are, miss." The man set the covered tray down on the table. Sophia dashed over to her wallet, pulling out a $20 and handing it to him.

"Thank you. Have a good day."

"You do as well miss. Thank you." The man gave a little bow before leaving.

Sophia pulled the cover off the tray, pleased when she saw one plate held waffles. So they weren't the same as her mom's birthday waffles, but they'd do.

After finishing her breakfast, Sophia spent the rest of the morning replying to birthday messages and calls and working on a truth serum. She was aware that compulsion didn't work on werewolves, so she wanted to come up with an easier way to get information from the wolf than torture.

Of course, if Klaus was set on extracting the information by violent means, Sophia knew he'd do so no matter what she did or said. He really didn't like it when she tried to keep him from doing something, as he liked to be in control at all times. He'd been very good about allowing her to save people this summer, but she knew that might not last if she pushed too hard.

Getting the required ingredients was easy, as Klaus did say order whatever she wanted. And either the kitchen staff had been compelled or made aware to bring her anything, as she was brought the ingredients with only mild curiosity.

She'd just finished cleaning up when Klaus returned, with Stefan emerging from behind him, closing the door quietly.

"Good morning, love. Happy birthday." Klaus got out before his arms were filled with doppelgänger.

"Oh Nik, you're so sweet!" Sophia said into his chest before leaning up on her tiptoes to capture his lips.

Klaus wrapped his arms around her securely as he hungrily returned the kiss. Their tongues battled for a few minutes until she pulled away, her face heating when she remembered Stefan was also in the hotel room.

"Thank you for all the flowers. They're beautiful." Klaus and Stefan shared a look of male pride. But the hybrid wanted to move on before things got too touch-feely, as he was still uncomfortable with the younger vampire seeing anything but his arrogant side.

"We've found the bar and should head that way in a few. But first, presents." Klaus signaled for Stefan to step forward, Sophia seeing the gift bag in his hands for the first time.

"The flowers were more than enough, Nik. I told you not to buy me anything." Sophia said with a shake of her head.

"Nonsense. Every girl deserves presents on her eighteenth birthday." The hybrid waved his hand dismissively. Stefan handed her the bag with a pained smile and Sophia instantly felt terrible. Bypassing the bag, Sophia threw her arms around the startled vampire.

"I'm sorry you're not with Elena! Have you talked to her today? I spoke with her earlier and I know she misses you." Sophia said in a rush, squeezing him tightly. Stefan gently patted her back, once more thankful he'd found a friend in her.

"I called her a little while ago." She stepped back and shared a sad smile with him, their mutual pain quite clear. They both missed Elea desperately and were counting down the days until they could return. Only a little more then a month to go!

"We'll see her soon. And she'll be so jealous of all our awesome pictures!" The witch said, trying to lighten the mood.

Stefan and Klaus had quickly learned to indulge the camera crazy girl, as she demanded picture moments no matter how they complained. As a result, their summer together had been closely documented with silly and serious photos in equal measure. There were even ones of just Klaus and Sophia that the hybrid was fond of.

"Open your gifts, Soph." Stefan responded, nudging her back towards the bag. She sighed dramatically before quickly diving into the present, her excitement quickly overpowering her. She might have not wanted anything, but she loved gifts!

Pulling out a slightly heavy rectangle box, Sophia tore the paper away to let out a little shriek. An Ipad was sitting in her hands, as she looked up at Klaus in surprise.

"Laptops can be inconvenient at times, so I thought this might suit your needs better. Let's hope it lasts longer than the netbook." Klaus shrugged, trying to pretend like he wasn't anxious about her response.

"This is too much! I couldn't possibly—"

"Don't even try it." She bit her lip, turn between bouncing around excitedly and trying to give such an expensive gift back. She settled for beaming at her boyfriend and lightly stroking the white box.

"I love it, Nik! Thank you." They shared a private smile before the witch turned back to the bag, which had another package. Ripping the paper off, Sophia let out a little happy laugh when she saw the DVD box set of the 'Boondock Saints' movies.

"You remembered." Sophia beamed at Stefan, who ducked his head with a smile.

"Considering you wouldn't stop yammering on about the damn things, I'd have been more shocked if he had." Klaus muttered, earning an elbow to the ribs by Sophia. Choosing to ignore the hybrid after her well placed jab, she got to her feet and gave each man a hug.

"Thank you both; I love my gifts!"

"Good. Now let's get ready to go. I don't want to miss the wolf."

Sophia and Stefan shared a bemused look as Klaus started moving around the room. They knew the hybrid hatted mushy moments and they thought it was funny how uncomfortable he could get. Which, in the last two months, had been more frequent than he would have liked.

/*/

They ended up sitting in the bar, Southern Comfort, for a good two hours before Ray showed up. Thankfully, Sophia was so absorbed in her new Ipad that she didn't complain, leaving the two men in peace. To pass the time, they started playing pool and shooting darts.

When Stefan sat down next to the witch and clicked the power button off on the device, Sophia sent him a glare.

"He's here." Her glare dropped as she looked up to see a guy walking towards the bar, receiving many hellos along the way.

"Good, I'm tired of waiting." Sophia got to her feet and shoved the Ipad into her tote bag. She shook her hair out and straightened her blouse before sauntering over to the bar. She slid into the stool next to him.

"Can I get a shot of tequila?" She called out to the bartender in her best sultry voice. She saw Ray glance at her before he turned in his stool, obviously planning to get his flirt on.

"What's a pretty thing like you doing in a dump like this?" Sophia had to fight her instinctive eye roll, glancing at Klaus over the wolf's shoulder.

"I'm just passing through. You?"

When the shot was pace in front of her, she quickly grabbed the salt shaker and licked her wrist, sprinkling salt onto the wet surface. She didn't have to be a vampire or hybrid to know Ray became turned on at her actions, which only intensified as she liked the salt off and shot back the liquid. She bit into the lime with relish. Men were so easy, supernatural or not.

"Y-yeah, I come out this way about once a month." Ray responded, his eyes transfixed on her pink lips.

"Oh? Why only once a month?" Sophia could see Klaus sliding on the other side of Ray, his glare at the wolf sever.

"I'm a roady, so I'm usually traveling." Ray said as she leaned in to him, playing the part of an interested girl.

"Wow. You must get to see so much! What's there weirdest thing you've come across?"

"What?" Ray asked in confusion, his mind still caught up in her womanly thrall. Take that vampire compulsion!

"You know, like bears in Arizona or something." The witch placed her hand on his arm, giving the body signal that she was into him. He might just get lucky tonight!

"Oh, ah…the people tend to be more memorable than animals. You get crazy crowds sometimes."

"Really? Were any of those people werewolves?" Ray jerked back, his eyes widening in alarm.

"What are you talking about?" Sophia moved back, dropping the act.

"Werewolves, Ray. You know, like what you are."

"I think I'll be going." Before he could take more than a step from the bar, Klaus was in front of him.

"Not so fast, mate. We've been looking everywhere for you. Good work, darling." Klaus said when the witch moved to his side. Ray looked alarmed as he glanced between the two, wondering how he was going to get out of this new situation.

"I aim to please." Was her sarcastic response, which just made the hybrid smirk before he refocused on Ray.

"Now your type are very hard to come by." Ray spun around, only to run into Stefan.

"Yeah, I wouldn't do that." The vampire pushed the wolf back into the bar. Oh, sexy Klaus and Stefan alert! Elena would be so jealous right now!

It was very easy to see what attracted her sis to the Salvatore, as Sophia thought he was extremely hot when he wanted to be. Not as sexy as Klaus, since that was impossible, but still very nice to look at.

"Vampires." Ray sighed, glancing between the three.

"You're swifty swift, Ray." Klaus taunted.

"Excuse me; I'm a witch, thank you very much." Sophia corrected.

"Yes, she's a witch Ray. Don't want to get on her bad side, trust me. But him, he is a vampire. He's compelled everyone in the bar, so don't look to them for any help." Ray cast a fearful glance around, noting how everyone just stared.

"I, however…I'm something else. A different kind of monster. I've got some vampire. I've got some wolf."

"A…what?"

"A hybrid, Ray. I'm both. You see, I want to create more of me. Now you being the first werewolf we've come across in many a moon, pun intended Ray, I need you to direct me to your pack." Sophia and Stefan rolled their eyes at his ill humor.

"So…where can I find them, Ray?" The wolf gave a quick shake of his head.

"You can't compel me, it won't work." Klaus shared a look with Stefan and then Sophia before he leaned back into a stool.

"That's why I'm here. See, we can do this the easy way or the hard way, Ray. Either you drink this little potion or my buddy Stefan is going to torture you with wolfsbane." Sophia spoke up, holding up the water bottle she'd poured the truth serum into. Ray's gaze moved from her to Stefan, who had taken out his pouch of wolfsbane.

"Choice is yours, Ray." Stefan said, hoping he'd take the potion.

"W-what is it?" Ray question Sophia, his stomach churning at the thought of the poisonous plant.

"A truth serum. It won't hurt, I promise. And its effects are only temporary."

His eyes kept jumping form one individual to another, a fight raging inside. He couldn't just give up his pack's location, but he could see he wouldn't leave there alive if he didn't. And if they chose the wolfsbane, he doubted he'd be able to keep silent for long anyways.

"The…potion." Stefan let out a silent sigh of relief, glad he wouldn't have to torture the man. Sophia gave the wolf an encouraging smile and handed him the bottle, also glad he'd chosen the easier option.

"Drink all of it, Ray." She watched as he hesitantly took a sip, grimacing at the taste. But the fear of wolfsbane propelled him forward, until the bottle was drained. She took the now empty container and stepped away.

"He's all yours. I'm gonna go sit back down." Sophia murmured to Klaus, leaning in to give him a light kiss.

The hybrid watched the sway of her hips as she walked away while he waited for the elixir to take effect. Soon he'd know everything there was to know about Ray's pack and then they'd all set out to make his army.

/*/

Sophia's head jerked up when she smelled the most amazing scent she'd ever smelled. It was heady, filling her head until her mind clouded over and the unquenchable hunger she'd been having surged through her.

Glancing around, the witch set her Ipad down on the bar as she tried to discern from where the intoxicating aroma was coming from. Her nose led her feet over to Klaus, who had a bleeding wrist pressed to Ray's mouth. The wolf was trying to struggle away, but he'd been tied to his chair at some point.

"What's wrong, sweetheart?" Klaus questioned as he pulled his wrist away from the wolf, glancing down at her. The eyes that locked onto him startled the thousand year old, as the normally warm chocolate orbs were now crimson.

Before he could even form words to voice his shock, Sophia grabbed at his arm, her grip stronger than a normal human's should be. He gave a startled jerk when small fangs were suddenly embedded in his wrist; Sophia began pulling at his blood greedily, keeping the wound from healing.

"W-what's going on?" Stefan asked in alarm, appearing at Klaus's side.

"I don't know. Sophia. Sophia!" The hybrid tried to get her attention, not sure what would happen if she forced her away.

"Hmm. So good." She moaned, releasing his wrist and licking her lips, eyes flitting from Klaus to lock on Stefan. The younger man gasped when he saw her eyes.

Unlike a vampire, only Sophia's irises were red. The rest of her eyes were completely normal, with no black veins appearing or the whites turning red. He'd never seen anything like it before.

"I want more." She muttered before stepping towards Stefan, gaze focused on his neck. Her progression was stopped, however, by Klaus's arm circling her waist and holding her prisoner.

"Not so fast, love. Why the sudden bloodlust?" He asked calmly, trying to get answers even while his mind whirled in confusion.

"Mmm, Nik." She purred, turning and nuzzling her face into his neck, taking deep breathes of his scent.

"Sophia, I need you to pay attention." The hybrid pushed her away slightly so he could meet her gaze. She blinked dazedly back at him, not really there.

"Why the bloodlust?" Klaus asked again, hands firmly on her shoulders to kepe her in place.

As she was denied the wondrous taste of him, her brain slowly began to come back to reality. Klaus was amazed to actually witness the red slowly begin to be pulled in towards the pupils, until only beautiful brown was left.

"W-what's going on?" Sophia asked, shaking her head to try and get rid of the fuzzies clogging it. She saw the two men exchanged a look, one that she did not like.

"You don't remember?" Stefan questioned, stepping closer.

"Uh…I was at the bar, right? And…I smelled something…I…oh! Gross!" Her face screwed up in disgust as she remembered drinking Klaus's blood. And liking it. She was alarmed that the taste in her mouth was still delicious, even though she was all there and accounted for.

"Is there something you'd like to tell us? Anything that's changed over the last two months?" Her boyfriend arched a brow, still shocked and confused about what had just happened.

"I don't know!" She retorted with a glare, pulling away.

"Sophia." Stefan said quietly, making her tensed shoulders slump. She hated when he used that tone on her. It was much too similar to the one her dad used when he got fed up with excuses and wanted the trust.

"I…I don't know about the…bloodlust thing. I mean, I've never reacted that way when you guys feed. So I don't know." She shrugged helplessly, eyes darting to peer over at Klaus, who was watching her intently.

Even with the bizarre situation they were in, she couldn't stop her body from responding to that look. And with his blood in her system, she was starting to tingle and knew it wouldn't be long before she pulled her hot boyfriend into somewhere private.

"So…you have no desire for human blood?" Stefan asked, earning a shake of her head. Glancing around, Klaus walked over and grabbed one of the compelled patrons.

"Let's test that theory." He pulled out his pocket knife and slit the man's wrist, making Sophia cringe.

"That's just mean, Klaus. Heal him!" She demanded, hands planting themselves on her hips. Klaus ignored her protests and brought the man closer until he lifted the wound to her nose.

"Does this smell appealing?"

"No, it smells gross. Coperish, like a penny. Now will you heal him?"

"Interesting. Stefan, come here." The vampire moved over reluctantly, the human blood making his mouth water.

"Klaus—"

"Shh, darling. Wrist." Stefan lifted his arm and allowed his own wrist to be slit. They watched as her eyes quickly blazed red again and she tried to grab at the bleeding arm.

"Hmm. Interesting." Klaus muttered, keeping Stefan's wrist away from the girl.

He pulled the human over and put Stefan's wrist to his mouth, letting him get a couple mouthfuls before pulling the healing appendage away. As the cut fully healed and Stefan wiped the blood away with a napkin, Sophia once more came back to herself.

"W-…again?" She scowled at them, not appreciating being messed with.

"It seems that you like vampire and hybrid blood. Let's see if werewolf is to your fancy too." Klaus said and strode over to the horrified wolf. Ray had watched all this in horror, too scared to utter a single word.

"Klaus, really." She rolled her eyes, arms crossing over her chest.

"We need to figure out as much as we can, sweetheart." He replied, giving her a small smile to try and ease her nerves. She felt herself melt a little when his dimples flashed and silently cursed him for knowing her weakness for them.

"He's right, Sophia. But using Ray is useless, Klaus. You've already fed him your blood, so we won't know if she reacts to that or the werewolf blood." Stefan spoke up, pulling the lovers' attention away from each other.

"You're right. We'll see tomorrow, when we met up with his pack." Klaus nodded in agreeance before quickly snapping Ray's neck.

Sophia winced as the poor man's neck broke, feeling bad he'd had to die. But she knew Klaus would stop at nothing to get his army, so she just shrugged it off. Besides, he'd hopefully turn into a hybrid himself and would live again.

"Is there anything else you've noticed changing, love?" Sighing, she stepped into him, allowing her love to wrap his strong arms around her. She really just wanted to go to sleep and forget this ever happened.

"I dunno. I've had hunger pangs that I couldn't quench; but I guess we know why now. I've…sometimes I think I've moved faster than I should be able to. Like I'll be in the bathroom and want to get to the bed before the air can make me cold, and suddenly I'm under the covers. I…I've noticed that I can see better in the dark, too." She mumbled, sliding her arms around his waist and resting her head on his shoulder.

"We'll figure this out, I promise." Klaus kissed her hair and hugged her tighter to him, jerking his head at Stefan to put Ray's body in the car.

"Am I…am I turning into a vampire?" Her words were barely above a whisper, the fear crystal clear.

"I don't think so. For one, you haven't had any vampire blood recently besides tonight, nor have you died. Also, you've still been able to perform magic and go out in the sun." She gave a sigh of relief, having forgotten for a moment that she had still been able to cast.

"Then what am I becoming?" Her large doe eyes peered up at him, begging for answers.

"I don't know. But after we deal with the wolves, we'll find some answers. Don't worry." He stroked her cheek and gave a reassuring smile, leaning down to press a light kiss to her lips. She buried her face back in his shoulder, hoping he was right.

Hoping that she wasn't becoming a vampire and that they'd figure it out. She hoped that his countless contacts would come in handy and once more provide the solution to her problem.

She really didn't want to be a vampire.

AN: Okay, so what do you think? Please review and let me know! I hope you all liked it.