Chapter 15

Nina struggled in the binds that held her captive, twisting and turning until her wrists started to bleed from the wire cutting into her skin. Her eyes watered and she silently began to cry, starting to lose hope in rescue ever coming. She'd been down here for days and yet no one showed up. Katherine was just too strong. She didn't know what Katherine wanted from her but she assumed it wasn't good, knowing first hand how evil Katherine was since she played her.

Then, as If lighting struck her, she got an idea. She knew how to get out of this mess and possibly kill Katherine. It was worth a shot even though Nina knew that her idea probably wouldn't work but she had to give it a try.

Her head snapped up as the door opened and Katherine walked in, an evil smile on her face and possibly amusement. "Well, my little toy is still alive I see."

Nina forced herself to mirror Katherine's smirk, her eyes widen and eyes darken. "Yes I have survived."

Katherine laughed. "You may try to act tough but deep down inside I know that you are scare. I can smell it coming off of you."

Nina let out a laugh that was very much like Katherine's and grinned wickedly. "Me? I'm not afraid of anything."

Katherine stared Nina down with a confused expression on her face. What was this girl up to? "You better not be."

Nina heaved up a dry laugh, the strain of this facade was beginning to take it's toll on her. She didn't know how much longer she could last until she gave into her overwhelming fears. Her eyes darted to the side where a lone wooden stick laid. If she was fast and deceptive enough, she could grab the stake and end Katherine once and for all.

Katherine smiled as she circled around Nina, the evil glint glowing in her eye more brightly then ever before. "You know that your boyfriend Damon attempted to save you earlier today. But don't worry, I kept him away."

Nina growled. "Why would you do that?"

"Because I still need you for something. And you will do as I say if you don't want anymore of your friends to die."

Nina could feel her body shaking in waves as she stared at Katherine with her eyes wide with fright. "What is it that you want from me?"

Katherine smiled cat-like. "Easy, I just want you to be me. Impersonate me and fool all of your friends."

"And why do you want that?"

"Well, when a person wants to create more mayhem they have to have a helper or a clone of themselves. You, my dear, fit the bill perfectly."

Nina glared, about to object when Katherine's voice stopped her. "And remember if you don't comply then more of your friends will die. Do you understand?"

Nina hung her head in defeat, unable to do anything except succumb to Katherine's demands. "I understand."

Katherine smiled in triumph as she slathered towards the door. "Perfect, you will start tomorrow without any objects."

Once Katherine was gone, Nina buried her head into her arms and screamed in frustration. She couldn't beat Katherine, now matter how hard she tried. Katherine would see right through her and kill her If she would ever try and defy her. She was like a mouse trapped in a cage, unable to escape.

Her only hope for salvation was her friends and hoped that they found her quickly.

"I hate this." Kevin stated as he sat in his trailer with Julie, running his hands through his mattered hair.

Julie sighed as she stared at him. "I know Kev, I know. But what other choice do we have then to wait for Stefan and Damon?"

Kevin chuckled slightly. "I'd never thought that this would happen. Now I know how Elena felt when she found out about this."

Julie cracked a grin. "Hey, atleast we have Stefan. Damon's not that reliable."

"I agree but he can be at times, when he's not trying to kill me." Julie laughed as Kevin smiled at her. "Everything will be ok, Nina will be ok. And somehow we'll get Ian back. Everything will be fine." But deep down, they knew that things had to get way worse before it ever got fine.

Damon paced around the boarding house, anger pulsating off of him in waves. He couldn't save Nina, no matter how hard he tried. This situation was just becoming more and more hopeless.

Suddenly, a sharp knock was heard at the door, causing Damon to snap out of his angry reive and walk over to it, intending to kill the person on the other side. He opened the door to reveal Bonnie on the other side. "Well, to what do I owe this unexpected pleasure?" he snapped harshly.

Bonnie looked up and him and took a small step back. "I just wanted to see if you needed any help."

"Well, guess what? I don't need any so I'd appreciate it if you go away!" Just as Damon was about to slam the door on the witch, she stepped into the house and glared at Damon. "Yes, you do need help. If you want to save Nina then you need my help in taking down Katherine."

"You seriously think that your parlor tricks are going to work on her? She's much stronger then my brother and I combined."

"I've gotten stronger. Don't underestimate my powers." Bonnie snapped back acidly.

Damon glowered at her for a second before signing and giving in. "Fine, but don't say that I didn't warn you."

Bonnie nodded, looking at Damon with fierce determination burning in the center of her eyes. "I promise I will be careful."

Damon watched as she walked into the living room, a tight feeling in the pit of his stomach. "You better be, you little witch." he muttered softly as he followed her into the living room where they discussed how they were going to take Katherine down and rescue Nina.