Kiss or Kill

Chapter Two

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My heart sunk as I heard my name being called. I should have been paying more attention but I wasn't. God I was stupid. Thinking that nothing could go wrong. I stepped out from the crowd and walked ahead of me. Most faces were mixed with sadness and happiness because they were not the ones called. I eared a snarl from Vicki. I would have laughed if I was in a different situation. But under these circumstances, I decided it would not be good to laugh. As I got closer to the stage I heard Jeremy's voice. "No! Elena! You can't leave me!" He yelled. I turned around praying that a guard wouldn't take him away too. Alaric had grabbed him and placed his hand over his mouth doing his best to calm my brother down. He gave me a slight nod, as if he was telling me that it was okay to go. To not be afraid and he would take care of Jeremy. He would be able to see me soon. Those taken were given five minutes with their loved one before the vampires took them away. I walked up onto the stage as everyone in the town was staring at me. My heart was beating so hard in my chest. I could hear it pounding in my ears. Rebekah turned to look at me. I knew she could hear my heart racing. Matt looked at me assuringly. I wanted to talk to him so badly.

"See you all next year." Rebekah said cheerfully before disappearing behind the curtain. Matt followed and I looked at Damon. He gave me a slight nod and I followed behind Matt, with Damon behind me. As soon as we were off the stage Damon grabbed me by the arm.

"Relax." He breathed in my ear. This sent chills down my spine. His voice was soft and comforting almost. But there was this edge to it that scared me. How could I think my captor had a comforting voice. I shook my head. I can't do this. He reached down and grabbed my wrist. He led me away from Rebekah and Matt. My heart was beating even faster. "Elena, Relax." He said once again. I nodded once again still confused on why he was trying to tell me to relax. From what I have heard about vampires. He should love the kill, love hearing my heart race. But that wasn't what I was getting from him. I took a deep breath. We walked down a long hallway to the last door on the left. It was a plain room. The walls were pale not a single thing covered the walls. The window was the only light in the room. "Wait here. Your family will see you shortly. I'll be back in five minutes. Then we have to leave."

"Where are we going?" I asked him softly. He froze and looked at me. I had forgotten that this was all I had said to him so fat. But then again he was about to take me from my family. He looked at me.
"Chicago. That's where all of the chosen ones meet. We will be there for a few days. Then it's off to my home in Atlanta." He explained. I nodded.

"Thanks." I said and he nodded before exiting the room. I took another deep breath and I closed my eyes. He seemed nice. But then again he was a vampire and I was his meal. He was probably doing that to gain my trust then BAM I'm food. I was going to be food either way. I walked over to the window and stared out at my town. It would be the last time I would see it in its entirety. The door opened. I turned around and in rushed Jeremy.

"Elena!" He said before running to me and hugging me tightly. I hugged him back and tried to breathe but I couldn't. His grasp was too tight. When he pulled away tears were in his eyes.

"Jer, don't cry. Everything will be fine. I'll find a way to write to you. I promise. Don't worry about me. Take care of yourself, make sure that something like this doesn't happen to you. I hate this as much as you do. I want to stay with my little brother but I just can't right now. Maybe one day, if this all ends." I said and a tear fell from my eyes as well a his. "If I do turn into a vampire I won't kill you I promise." I said with a little laugh. He laughed also. He stepped aside and let me see Alaric who was standing in the doorway. I sighed. He straightened himself up and walked over to give me a hug. I parted my lips to speak, but he shook his head.

"Don't say anything. Your gonna make me cry" He said and I nodded.

"Okay. I won't." I said sadly. I so desperately wanted to thank him for everything that he has done for our family, for me and Jeremy. But I didn't. I gave him a sad smile and he gave me one back. I decided that it was our little silent agreement with each other. He would take care of Jeremy and I would try and take care of myself. "Take care of Matt too." He said. I had forgotten about Matt. I wanted to see him. Once again, I went to speak and once again I was cut off, by Damon.

"Elena, it's time to go." He said. I looked at Alaric and Jeremy. I gave them each one last hug and walked with Damon. He placed his hand in the small of my back. I slapped it away. Out of the corner of my eye I saw him smirk. The two of us walked down the hall.

"What about my clothing?"

"I'll buy you new ones." He responded.

"Personal items?"

"We will get new ones."

"Journal? Teddy?" I asked and we walked down the stairs to a limo. I shook my head. "Please?" I asked. He sighed.

"Elena."

"Get used to it buddy. You chose me." I said to him. He opened the door for me and I got inside. I sat down and scooted over to a side seat. There across from me say my old teddy bear. "How did you-?" I asked but he cut me off.

"The last time I came to town you were two. I saw you holding your little bear and I went to your house to grab it. I thought you could use something from home."

His kindness shocked me. Why would he do that for me when I was going to be killed soon. He shouldn't care about me. Hell, he shouldn't be getting my favorite stuffed animal for me. This was so wrong in so many ways. Yet, it was sweet. But I couldn't show him that I was charmed by him. I couldn't do it. He couldn't see that I was weak in any possible way.