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URGENT WARNING: This is the last chapter of this story. I know, I'm so horrible, leaving it on a cliffy (you'll realize at the end). But, you guys will be happy to know that there will be a sequel! Just, idk, maybe a bit later? I don't know when I'll end up posting the sequel, but it'll happen, don't worry. Maybe once the TVD hiatus is over and we get to see 3x16 I'll put it up. :D

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Chapter Eight

Ebony closed her eyes at the same time Kol closed his. The kiss was soft and gentle, yet chaste. Ebony wrapped her arms around Kol's neck, bringing him closer. At the moment, looking back on it, she realized that she still felt repulsed by Kol, but because of how sweet and charming he'd been, she felt a pull and kissed him. Kol's left hand pushed on the small of her back, pulling her flush against his body as his right wove through her hair to keep her in place. Ebony felt Kol's tongue lightly trace her bottom lip and she gasped slightly at the new sensation. Kol's tongue immediately sought entrance, and she complied. As Kol's lips pushed against hers harder, rougher, Kol's phone began to buzz loudly in his pocket. Ebony pulled away, panting.

"Answer it," she said breathlessly when Kol made to capture her lips again. He pulled his phone out, yanked it open and brought it to his ear, growling.

"What?"

Kol's face went from anger to shock and she could detect a bit of fear also. Ebony watched as he stayed silent and then he shut his phone, looking at her.

"What's wrong?" she asked. Instead of answering, Kol grabbed her wrist, yanked her onto his back and started running. Ebony stifled a scream by biting her pink lip and she tightened the hold she had on Kol's neck as he ran, vampire speed, back to the car. He yanked the door open and pushed her inside, and Ebony felt a twinge of annoyance at how he was manhandling her. Kol soon yanked his door open, got in, slammed it shut and then started speeding off. Ebony could hear her own heartbeat quicken when she looked outside into the setting sky—the car was going so fast everything was blurred. She could barely see a tree passing at all. She glanced at Kol and gripped the seat, tight. Ebony's breath came in short spurts and she hung on for dear life as she glanced at the monitor to see that they were almost at 100mph. Suddenly she saw something in front of the car—an animal?—and Kol cursed, swerving the car. As the car spun and tilted slightly to the side, Ebony let out a small scream.

"Kol, slow down!"

Silence.

"Kol, stop the car!"

The only sound that came was the roaring engine of the speeding car.

"Kol, please!"

Her protest fell on deaf ears.

Ebony's eyes shut and tears welled up, yet she refused to let them fall. She held on, still breathing quickly, her breaths matching the pace of her heart. She tried to calm herself down, but with the sharp twists and turns that the car was making, she could only whimper or stifle a yelp.

Soon, the car came to an absolute stop, but they were somewhere very isolated—Ebony looked outside of the window and noticed that not many cars were there. She only noticed a few stores—but they looked more like clubs, and they seemed very shady.

Kol looked at her and abruptly said, "Stay here." Ebony only watched as he got out of the car, and in a blur he was gone. Her phone almost instantly started to buss from the bag in the backseat. She looked behind her, pushed her wavy hair out of her face, and reached for the bag with her clothes. She dug through the clothes until she felt her vibrating phone. She pulled it out and looked at the name—Amy.

She quickly answered it. "Hello—Amy?"

The voice that answered was definitely not Amy's.

"If you want your pretty little friend here to live, I suggest you step out of the car."

Ebony felt her heart stop. The voice was masculine and she didn't recognize it, though there was something familiar about it. There was an obvious British accent, but Ebony couldn't be sure that they really had Amy. Sure, they had her phone, but they could've just stolen it.

"How do I know you have her?" Ebony heard herself ask. The voice on the other line chuckled.

"Don't believe me?" Then the voice was talking to someone else, not her. "Say hi to your little friend, love."

"Ebony!" Amy's voice rang out. "Don't—don't come out of the—" Amy's protest was cut off by her own scream of agony and pain. Ebony started, looking around the car. She couldn't see anyone. The male voice chuckled.

"Believe me now, sweetheart?" Ebony felt the gears in her mind working on overload trying to find out who it was that had her best friend, her sister. She felt her hands clench into fists and she could feel the tears overflow in her eyes, blurring her vision.

She whispered, tears thickening her voice, "Please, don't hurt her!"

"Then step out of the car."

Ebony could hear Amy's pained protests—she was forcing them out. She heard Amy crying and knew she herself was crying as well. She took a deep breath before unlocking the car door and slowly opening it. She lifted herself from the car and shut the door behind her. She heard the voice on the phone hum, pleased. She looked around and gathered her courage, though her tears were still falling.

"Where are you?" she asked, anger in her tone.

"Go to the club."

She heard a few beeps on her phone, signaling that he'd hung up. Ebony looked around and lowered the phone from her ear. She walked away from the car for a few steps, looking at the club. She looked around for Kol, not seeing him. She began to run toward the club. She walked in, looking around for Amy. Ebony looked to her right and her heart nearly stopped.

Kol.

His back was to her, but she could recognize him a mile away. Ebony felt her heartbeat quicken, but she turned and quickly jogged to the other side of the club-casino. She looked around at the dimly lit area, looking for Amy as her white dress swished across her thighs. Soon enough, she caught striking blue eyes and long, curled brown hair fell into a face of panic and fear. She smiled at her best friend and was about to make her way over to her, when Amy mouthed, "It's a trap! Run!"

Ebony stopped, furrowing her brows. The minute she stopped though, a hand tapped at her shoulder. Ebony whipped around, eyes meeting pale blue orbs. She looked at the man standing in front of her, his slightly curly, short blonde hair and the smirk placed firmly on his full, pink lips.

"Klaus…" she whispered, eyes wide. He cocked his head to the side, eyes glinting menacingly.

"Hello, love," he said, before grabbed her head and knocking it against the wall they were standing next to. Ebony felt the painful impact before her body fell to the ground, limp, the last thing she saw being Klaus's hungry, evil blue eyes and menacing smirk.

Klaus looked around at the people around them. Most of them were either vampires or drunken humans, so no one gave a damn that he'd just knocked out a young girl. Klaus met Amy's eyes and gave her a look. Amy ignored him, running to the aid of her best friend. Once she reached them, she fell to her jean clad knees before grabbing Ebony's slightly bleeding head. She lifted her friend's head off of the roughly carpeted floor and replaced it with her lap. She stroked her friend's face, dabbing at the wound. She looked up at the emotionless Klaus.

"Why did you do that?" she asked him through clenched teeth, though tears were running down her face. Klaus looked away, toward his brother. Kol hadn't noticed them; he was too busy looking for their mother, Esther. He'd called him earlier, telling him Esther was after Ebony. This time, it was Klaus's turn to take his revenge. He quickly told Amy to get up, yet she refused. Klaus, irritated, roughly grabbed Amy's arm and lifted her up. She looked at him fearfully as Ebony's head fell back, hitting the floor with a thud. Klaus looked into Amy's terror-filled blue eyes before pushing her away. He bent down and pulled Ebony over his shoulder, still unconscious. He turned and made his way out of the club/bar place he'd walked in to, knowing that Amy would follow, because of her friend.

He reached his silver car, and yanked the door open, dropping Ebony carelessly in the backseat. Amy was running after him, but he couldn't have her coming along. He waited until she reached him. Once she was standing in front of him, Klaus grabbed her forearms roughly, stared into her blue eyes, and brought a hand up to brush away her curly brown hair from her pale face.

"You," he told her, pupils dilating as he stared into her eyes. He'd made sure that stupid Vervain was out of her system yesterday. "are going to stay here, and when Kol finds you, you will tell him that Klaus has a message for him: 'Revenge is sweet, dear brother.'"

And then, in a flash and a roar of the engine, Klaus and Ebony were gone.

Kol was back at his car. He looked through the window, though he knew it was a waste. He couldn't hear Ebony's heartbeat inside the car, he knew she wasn't there. Kol slammed his fist against the car hood, though not hard enough to break through it. He focused on his surroundings, trying to find any trace of her. He heard a faint crying, and he quickly flashed over to the back of one of the dark buildings, expecting Ebony. He found Amy instead, her blue eyes looking up at him in fear. He gripped her arm tightly, lifting her up to his face. He looked at her with every intention of killing her if she lied to him.

"Where is Ebony?" he growled. She hiccupped a few times before answering, and her answer made him feel like an idiot for trusting his brother.

She recited the answer as if she was reciting lines from a play. "Klaus has a message for you." Kol gripped her harder as her face turned blank, staring at him emotionless. "'Revenge is sweet, dear brother,'" she said. Kol let go of her and she stumbled back, blinking away her tears. She looked at Kol and he kicked the brick wall, making a large hole. Amy watched him in silence.

"Damn it," he growled, voice low. He took out his phone, dialing Klaus's number in quickly. After a few painstaking rings, with the sound of Amy's muffled cries behind him, Klaus's smug voice answered.

"Kol—"

"Where is she?" he growled, trying to contain his anger before it boiled over and he ended up doing something stupid. He heard Klaus's chuckle from the other side of the phone.

"Why, she's right here, brother," he said. Kol took a few breaths, listening intently, trying to hear anything that indicated she was alright. When he heard nothing, he growled again into the phone.

"What have you done with her?" he nearly yelled into the little phone. Klaus's laugh and voice were hard.

"She's right here in the car with me, dear brother. She's not herself at the moment, but if you would like to see your precious Ebony again, come meet me at Sirdi, in the mansion. You remember where it is, of course, don't you? It'd be quite the shame if this young girl's death couldn't be seen by the vampire who put her in this situation in the first place." Kol hung up to the sound of his older brother's cruel chuckle and he threw the phone across the parking lot hearing the loud crack indicating it broke. He looked back at Amy, who was staring at him with her makeup running down her face. She hastily wiped her eyes as she followed Kol's now speeding form.

"Wait!" she called after him, making him stop and turn to watch her. He looked at her, watching how she took in a shaky breath before speaking. "Take me with you," she said, voice unwavering. Kol smiled humorlessly.

"No," he said simply.

Amy looked taken aback. "You have to!"

"No I don't."

"Well, please," she said through her clenched white teeth as she stared at him seriously. "take me with you."

Kol looked at her blankly as he stopped next to his car door. He watched her intently for a few seconds, making Amy fidget, before he spoke. "Why should I bring you with me?" he asked simply. Amy lifted her head up high and squared her shoulders before answering him.

"Because she's my best friend."

Kol lifted a brow before he gestured at the car. She smiled and ran to the passenger seat, quickly getting in before he even opened his door. He realized that even if he'd said no still, Ebony's best friend would fight tooth and nail to get into his car and make him take her with him. Kol shook his head before getting in and turning the car on, quickly beginning to drive. He looked at her as he drove and she watched the trees outside in determination.

Kol felt a pang at his chest and later, when he looked back at that moment, he would realize it was jealousy. Jealousy that Ebony had a friendship this strong, where someone would do anything to make sure she was safe.

He had never felt that before.

Klaus drove silently as he turned into the exit that led him to the large town of Sirdi. He glanced into the rearview mirror, taking in the sight of the dark haired beauty in the back. He hair was in her face slightly, her pure white dress tainted with crimson blood from her head wound. Her eyes were closed, black eyelashes brushing against her pale cheekbones. He looked back at the dark town before him, quickly driving up to the mansion aforementioned. He parked his car in front of the large mansion, getting out of the car to pick up the girl. He opened the back door and pulled her out, carrying her bridal style up to the mansion's front doors. He knocked a few times, waiting. He heard shuffling and a young woman, looking around the age of 20 to 25, answered, taking in the sight of him with fear.

"Klaus," she whispered. Klaus smirked.

"Hello, love," he replied. He looked inside before speaking once more. "Where is Vectra?" The woman glared at him with her own blue eyes, her dirty blonde hair falling in very slight waves down her pale shoulders.

"She's dead."

"Ah, I see. So the house belongs to you now?"

"That's right."

Klaus held her gaze, knowing she was on Vervain. "Well I suggest you invite me inside, or I'll kill this girl in my arms." The woman's gaze travelled down to Ebony, who lay unconscious and bleeding against him. She breathed in, looking up at him. Before she could say anything, a young boy came bouncing down the stairs.

"Mommy?"

"Ricky!" she said fearfully. She looked at Klaus, who watched the young boy with interest and malice. "Go back upstairs. Now."

The young boy, Ricky, ignored his mother. He looked at Klaus with big brown eyes. "Who is that man, Mommy?"

"It's—"

Klaus cut her off. "Hello lad. Would you tell your mother to let me inside?"

The little boy's eyes suddenly widened. "Y-you're Klaus!" he said, pointing at the hybrid. Klaus lifted his blonde eyebrows at the woman as he spoke.

"I see your own mother has been teaching you to fear me, Melinda." The whites of his eyes turned red and made his blue eyes pop against the vibrant color. The veins under his eyes pulsed out. He let his fangs contract and he gripped Ebony's wrist, bringing it up to his mouth. He sank his fangs into her delicate skin and drank. Ebony took in a sharp breath and her green eyes opened blearily from the pain. Her brows furrowed and she lifted her other hand to Klaus's face, pushing as she opened her mouth in a voiceless scream. The woman at the door hesitated before she yelled at him.

"Okay! Come in, Klaus!"

Klaus let go of Ebony, looking into her fearful eyes before flashing into the house. The little boy, Ricky, ran up the stairs, presumably to his room. Melinda watched Klaus in fear as he set down Ebony's shaking form on the ground. She trembled, wrapping her arms around her bare arms.

"Are you going to kill me?" Melinda asked as Klaus walked up to her. He smirked.

"No, I still need you sweetheart." He flashed her a smile before lounging on the couch, waiting for his brother. Ebony looked at him, pushing her hair away from her face. He looked at her, sitting there on the ground. "Ebony, was it?" When she fearfully nodded at him, he smirked. "Well, darling, have you ever thought about being a vampire?"

Ebony's eyes widened. She looked at the door, which was wide open. She got up and ran toward it but ended up ramming into a hard chest and Klaus grabbed her arms, throwing her to the ground roughly. She looked up at him in fear, sitting up. He watched her blankly.

"Why are you doing this to me?" she whispered. Klaus looked up at her wound and how the blood was smeared against her dress.

"Revenge," he said simply. He walked around her, sitting on the couch once more. She looked behind her, green meeting blue. "Don't try that little stunt again, I won't hesitate to kill you right here and now."

Ebony was so scared she didn't realize he was bluffing.

Kol could see the mansion, door wide open. He parked behind Niklaus's car, quickly getting out. When Amy ran up to him when he made his way to the porch, he told her not to do anything stupid.

"Like what?" she snorted.

"Like charging in and getting yourself killed."

She stayed silent after that.

They walked up to the door in silence and Kol peered in. He caught sight of a crying Ebony, curled in on herself, her white dress stained in red. He rushed forward but was bound by the invisible force holding him outside. He slammed his hands against the doorframe, watching as Ebony looked up at him, green eyes glazed with tears. He heard Klaus chuckle and Klaus walked until he was in Kol's sight. Kol growled, threats pouring out of his mouth.

"Now, now, brother," he said, and Kol was forced to stop and watch as he stalked over to a frightened Ebony. "I think it is only fair for me to get my revenge on you the same way you did me—" Kol cut him off angrily.

"What are you talking about, brother? You took your revenge on me! Don't you remember Natalia?" Kol's eyes hardened and Ebony cast her eyes downward. He still loves her, she thought. She didn't realize why that made her feel the way she did.

"Natalia?" Klaus smirked. "Oh, yes. Brother, I had every intention of ripping her pretty little throat out for you to see, but someone had gotten there before me." Kol stopped, confused. "It was no work of a vampire, Kol. It was a werewolf that had mauled her apart the way you found her." Klaus had reached Ebony and Kol's eyes remained on his every move as he gripped her arm and yanked her up. He moved behind her and Ebony tried to stop her shaking, but couldn't. "Now," Klaus continued, voice low on Ebony's ear as he watched Kol's own eyes. "I will take my revenge on this young girl."

Ebony didn't realize what was happening, but suddenly Amy had run past Kol into the house at the same time a bloody wrist was being shoved against her mouth. She struggled against Klaus's hold, knowing it was futile—but she had to try. Klaus kept his wrist to her mouth until Ebony had to swallow to breathe. He ripped his arms away from her as she fell to the floor, coughing. Her dress was stained in multiple spots with blood as she raised her fingers to her bloody mouth. She felt her eyes widen—what was he doing? Kol was banging and yelling at Klaus from outside the house and Ebony looked up at Amy, who was now being held by an older woman, a knife pressed to her throat. She was struggling against her, and the woman was holding her very tightly. Ebony whirled around as Klaus brought her up, holding her against him. She was breathing heavily when Kol yelled at his brother, voice pleading.

"Niklaus," he said. "Please."

Ebony looked back at him, eyes wide. Kol looked pained, and Ebony watched him in slight confusion. What was happening? She looked back as Klaus laughed humorlessly. Klaus looked over at the woman, pupils dilating.

"You," he said to the woman holding the knife against Amy, "are going to stab yourself when I leave. Kill yourself. Do you understand?" The woman nodded. Klaus looked back at her, and Ebony tried to pry herself away. Every instinct she had was telling her to run.

Then, it happened.

Klaus gripped her face and twisted it, turning it to an impossible position, and then Ebony's world went black as she fell to the ground, both Kol and Amy's pained screams echoing in her mind.

Ebony felt a pain in her head and she sat up abruptly, bringing in a quick intake of breath. She felt someone holding her face in their hands. She looked up at the brown eyes of Kol and the blue eyes of Amy. Amy hugged her to her chest as Ebony watched everything in bewilderment.

"I thought you were going to die…" Amy sobbed. Ebony pulled away from her to stare confusedly at the dead woman on the ground. Memories flooded her and she looked at Kol for answers. He wouldn't meet her eyes.

"Kol," she said, causing pain to fly through her throat. "How is this possible? I thought—didn't Klaus kill me?"

"You had his blood in your system." Ebony continued to watch him.

"So?" she pressed. He finally looked up at her with his darkened eyes.

"You're in transition to become a vampire. You have to feed on human blood in 24 hours or you really will die." Amy looked at her sadly. Ebony raised herself on her wobbly knees, backing away from them as the smell of blood was pounding into her. She looked away from the dead woman and wrinkled her nose. Kol was quickly standing in front of her, embracing her in his muscled arms as she let the tears flow from her eyes. She gripped him as hard as she could, crying into his shirt.

"I don't want to be a vampire," she sobbed against him. He rubbed her hair for a bit before she finally let go of him and pulled away. Amy looked at her with sad eyes.

"Please, Ebony," Amy said. "I don't want to lose you. Please, drink blood! I can't lose you." Ebony shook her head.

"No. I don't want to be a monster." Kol gripped her arms.

"You are going to drink, Ebony."

"No!"

"Ebony!"

"NO!"

Kol gripped her and pulled her with him over to Amy. He gripped Amy's arm, who willingly brought it up to her. Ebony could hear Amy's heartbeat, the blood pulsing through her pale body. Ebony felt Kol slip his hand into her hair, pushing her head to her wrist. Ebony felt her gums throb and she felt her new canines indent against her lower lip, slightly drawing blood. She knew her face must've looked like Kol's when he fed, with his demonic eyes. She couldn't help herself anymore and she caved, gripping Amy's arm and biting into her flesh. She quickly drank, moaning at the feel of the substance she now must drink to survive travelling down her throat. She finally realized what she was doing and she pulled her head away. Her body moved lightning fast as she stared in horror at what she'd done. She could feel the craving already settling inside her and she cast one look at Amy and Kol before she darted past them and outside the door.

She fled, not wanting to see either of them, into the night.