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A Fairytale Ending | Elena Gilbert

Jeremy had left Mystic Falls, searching for his own life away from the sadness the town brought him. And after realising she was aging, Elena saw no point in sticking around herself. After many tearful goodbyes, she left the town in search of a life away from the supernatural.

The months rolled into years, and though she found a loving husband and built her own family, her heart always belonged to Mystic Falls and the people that were there. Elena Gilbert finally had what she had always wanted, to be a doctor and have a normal human life. She got her dream and, though it wasn’t everything she hoped it would be, it was fulfilling. She lived a long and happy life, and when her time came, she was a little old lady tucked up safe and warm in her bed, surrounded by her family. 

As she closed her eyes for the final time, she was suddenly back in Mystic Falls, the old Mystic Falls. Her hands were no longer that of an old woman and as she strolled down the familiar street, her reflection caught her attention in one of the house windows  - she was young again. She knew what was happening, and her stroll grew into a run as she rounded the street corner to her house. There on the front porch was everybody she had lost, waiting to greet her. “Mom? Dad?” She ran up the footpath straight into her parent’s arms. Aunt Jenna and John were the next to pull her into an embrace. “I can’t believe it, you’re all here? We’re finally together again!” They all came together in one huge embrace, “I missed you all so much.” 

Finally she was at peace, finally she was home.

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noahclayton:

Noah grinned, “You’re too kind. I’ve been with my wife since we were 18. We’ve known each other our whole lives. Just took me 18 years to convince she was in love with me and to keep her brother from killing me.” His smile grew at her question, “It’s a boy.”

“That’s so romantic, I’m only nineteen so I can’t imagine a love lasting that long,” she was sure that her appearance was already past that of a nineteen year old by now, even though it had only been a few weeks since the cure was drained from her system. “You’re going to be great parents.” She said almost sadly, it was heartbreaking that she would probably never get the chance to have her own kids now.

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noahclayton:

“Thank you. My wife wasn’t thrilled when I told her I wanted to buy the bar but she came around. She likes to keep me on a short leash.” He ran a hand through his hair trying to do the math, “6 or 7 months. We didn’t think we’d be able to have kids. We’ve been foster parents for years. We have three in the house now, baby will make four.”

“It’s sweet,” Elena could only dream about a life so normal, especially now given her condition. “Oh wow, well then I’ll give you extra congratulations,” she smiled. “Do you know if it’s a boy or a girl yet?”

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noahclayton:

“Thank you.” He nodded, “Yeah. We changed it up a bit. It draws a bit of a rougher crowd these days but it’s mine.”

“It’s more alive than it ever was when we were around the first time,” she smiled, “How far along is your wife now?”

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noahclayton:

“Not when you have a very pregnant wife back at home.” He laughed. “I might just have to grab pickles and try making them myself.”

“Oh, congratulations!” she realized who he was, “Wait, you guys own the bar now, don’t you?”

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noahclayton:

“Do you know where a guy can find Deep fried pickles at 11 at night in this town because I sure don’t.”

“Unfortunately not,” Elena laughed, “That’s a very odd request though.”

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kctmklson:

“A week or so– maybe two tops.” Katherine arched an eyebrow “Physical weakness, grey hair, I lost a tooth–” she paused for a moment “Wait, why are you– someone drained the cure out of you. You’re dying.” the realization should have brought her immense satisfaction– though, Katherine felt nothing. She wasn’t proud or happy or sad.. she was just indifferent. “Isn’t that a plot twist..”

Great, so she had even less time than she thought. “Don’t get too excited, Katherine. I don’t know many forty-year-olds that have died of old age. I’m not dying...I’m just aging.” It was ironic how the doppelgangers faced the same fate yet again. 

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itsjenny-bitch:

“I’m fairly new to the city. Nice to meet you, Elena. I’m Jenn.”

“Well, welcome to the New Mystic Falls,” she smiled. “Are you living here?”

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defectivetwiin:

“Now that’s a little hard to believe. Everyone’s scared of me.” He was born with stigma. It was just used to being seen as a threat. But her answer sobered him, and he’s nodding gently – so subtly so it was hard to tell he moved at all. “Me too.”

“Not me,” She smirked playfully. “Why can’t it just be simple?” Granted her idea of simple probably differed greatly to his. “I just wish it was easier. I wish this,” She gestured at the space on the bed between them, “was easier.”

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defectivetwiin:

His smile mirrored hers. “Thank you.” She was used to being around vampires – he wasn’t all that worried. Then he’s watching her expression, the way it shifted ever so slightly. “Of what, exactly?” he asked quietly. “Me?” The added word was offered gently, almost playfully, but it was a concern all the same.

“I don’t think I could ever be scared of you,” she whispered, “Even if I tried.” Another smile came across her features before she frowned, lowering her voice even more. “Of what’s to come. Of the future.”

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Time Waits For Nobody | Elena

The past few days had been a complete blur, being rescued from her torture, saved by Kai and everything that had occurred after. To wake up in her own bed was something she would never take for granted again. Laying in her bed in the dim morning light, she contemplated everything that had happened. All she wanted, more than anything, was to see her Mom and Aunt Jenna. She would trade anything just to have one more conversation with them.

She heard the stirrings of Jeremy waking up and heading downstairs into the kitchen, it meant she should probably get out of bed. It would have been impossible to ignore the aching in her bones as she stepped out of her bed, heading over to the mirror above her drawers. Her eyes stared into her own ones as she watched her reflection, the dark rings under her eyes seemed to grow every day. As she moved to grab her clothes, her eyes caught the shimmer of something in the reflection, in her hair. No way. Inching closer to the mirror, she felt her stomach drop. 

A single gray hair was delicately running down the front of her hair. Holding her breath, she plucked it from her head to admire it closer. It was exactly what she had thought. The way it hit her practically took the breath from her lungs --- Lucien had drained The Cure from her completely, she had only ever had small portions of it removed, this was the first time she had been alive without it coursing through her veins. Lucien had signed a sentence worse than death for her, he’d stolen her youth. Now she would face the same fate as Katherine, though she only had forty-something years to her name, it was years she would never get to live. “Oh my god.”

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xcarolinesalvatorex:

“Elena, that dress looks wonderful on you. I’m glad you’re trying new things…”

“Why thank you, Mrs Salvatore,” Elena smiled at the blonde, doing her best to put the horrendous experience of the last month from her mind. “It’s a little Katherine-y and short, but I’m doing my best.” She laughed.

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itsjenny-bitch:

“It’s not the biggest change to the city, but it’s most certainly refreshing.” Jenn nodded.

“I’m glad somebody appreciates it,” she smiled at the stranger, “I don’t think I’ve seen you around here...I’m Elena.”

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kctmklson:

Katherine resisted the urge to roll her eyes but it hadn’t been easy. It never was. “Fine. What is it?”

Elena sighed, Katherine was the last person she wanted to speak to, but nobody else had the experience. “How long did it take you to realize you were aging after you had The Cure drained from your system? What were the first signs?”

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defectivetwiin:

“Talking about food is a step backwards,” he continued to tease. Despite his warning, he’s reeling in whatever urge he may have, letting himself get comfortable beside her.

“Okay, no more food talk,” she smiled and snuggled a bit closer to him, not wanting to make him uncomfortable. “I’m scared, Kai.” She admitted sheepishly.

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coldvikingheart:

“I-I do not understand.” Colden stammered, struggling to see what could be talking about. “Who are you?”

“My name’s Elena...” She pulled her eyebrows together, “I just painted this sign...Are you okay? Do you need help?”

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itsjenny-bitch:

“Uhm– I don’t exactly know what it looked like beforehand but, hey, it looks nice.”

“Thank you, I think the sign looks much better like this,” she stepped back to admire the Mystic Grill sign which she had repainted.