no rest for the wicked

there's no hope for the weary if you let them win without a fight

[katherinexpiercex]

ichorstained‌:

by the bellied groan that came from parted lips, you would truly never guess that this woman had once captivated his entire being. damon could never fully have katherine to himself when he desired her, and now that he wanted absolutely nothing to do with her, she just wouldn’t stop popping up. a sick game she played. “i don’t HAVE a heart, KP. you destroyed it years ago.” he wasn’t about to sit and chat with her about his troubles. anything you said to katherine could and would be used against you or as leverage. as the bartender slammed the bottle of – you guessed it – bourbon down onto the counter, the salvatore poured a healthy amount out into his glass. “care to find out what it takes to be a ‘vip’?” reaching over the bar top, he plucked another glass from the service station and extended it toward the elder vampire. even in his current state, damon was suspicious as to why katherine was back in town. she always had some hidden agenda – and sure as shit, he would figure it out. 

katherine’s smirk grew slightly at damon’s mention of her destroying his heart. maybe it was the sadist in her, but she’d always feel a rush of power at that thought. hey, she hadn’t always been this way. and she had cared about damon, once. just not quite the way he’d wanted her to.

“i’d love to,” she replied, taking the offered glass and helping herself to the bottle. she poured some for herself, then placed the bottle back on the bar next to damon. she could tell by the slight flash of his eyes that he wanted to know what she was up to—he was oh so predictable that way. she’d enjoy holding it over his head, though. “bottoms up.”

[dvinefem]

as it was nearing last call at the bar, damon downed the rest of the umber liquid in his glass. it seemed he’d been closing the place down more often than not due to recent events. “just – bring the bottle.” the vampire slurred. between elena transitioning into a vampire, getting threatened by strange wolves.. damon deserved a drink or twelve. at this rate if his hair could go gray, he’d be salt and pepper chic. a silver fox. quite debonair, lost in his own thoughts. he felt another presence enter the bar. “place is closing. vip’s only.” lazily, damon turned in his stool and a curious brow raised at the silhouette before him. “katherine.”

( @katherinexpiercex )

[katherinexpiercex]

katherine was stopping by the bar to scout for any stragglers who might make easy snacks, but when she saw damon drinking by himself, she couldn’t resist. she knew he wouldn’t be glad to see her, but there was still the unmistakable allure he held for her—both the salvatore brothers, in fact, but damon had loved her more, and for longer, than stefan, she suspected. ironic how that had worked out.

“damon,” katherine said smoothly, bestowing a smirk on him. “just how much drinking do you have to do around here to classify as a ‘vip’? not nursing a broken heart, are you?”

[hclewvlf]

         they didn’t have a lot in common, not really, but for whatever reason, derek continued to bump into her on more than one occasion, and even in his annoyance, had never took in the opposite direction to avoid her. katherine was a pain in the ass, but he could understand why she was the way she was, if the stories were anything to go off. personally, he couldn’t give less of a damn about her affect on the salvatores, and he used to care about the disturbance in town, with elena and her friends, but then again they’d never extended that care, nor had anybody ever given him the benefit of the doubt when needed, so, he was over it. 

his head lifted as she approached, a heavy brow lifted in mild amusement, though it was hardly ever readable on derek’s features, “ what do you want? ” @katherinexpiercex​

[katherinexpiercex]

katherine hadn’t exactly been following derek—she knew better than to try and sneak up on a werewolf—but she couldn’t deny she’d taken an interest in him. tall, dark, and handsome was her type after all. more than that, though, derek seemed like something of a loner, and that was something katherine could relate to. as many allies as she’d had over the years, true friends were harder to come by. in fact, it had been a long time since katherine had had a true friend. she had been katerina then.

still, she kept running into derek (beacon falls was awfully small, but hey, maybe it was fate), and there shouldn’t be any harm in saying hello, at least. even so, she was ready to run for it at any sign of aggression from the werewolf. she couldn’t have a bite to deal with on top of everything. “nothing, just thought i’d say hello,” katherine said, her tone carefully sweet. “we seem to keep bumping into each other and i don’t think we’ve met. i’m katherine.”

[katherinexpiercex]

seesgocd‌:

      again, caroline wanted to roll her eyes. “ sorry, stefan beat you to it. “ she looked towards katherine, turning her body to face her’s better. “ and somehow i think even if my less controlled state, i still wouldn’t like you. “ but that didn’t stop her from questioning why katherine was still here. “ did you get out of here with your life? why are you here, katherine? “

katherine’s eyes widened slightly in surprise. “stefan, huh? now that i didn’t hear about. interesting. and let’s just say i’ve got business here in town. but don’t worry, i won’t harm you or any of your precious friends. they are still your friends, right?” she smirked at the other vampire, enjoying the opportunity to taunt her a little. 

[katherinexpiercex]

seesgocd‌:

     the last person that caroline wanted to deal with was katherine pierce. she figured with klaus being back in town that the vampire would be doing anything she could to scramble and get out before the original set his fights back on her but she guessed she was wrong about that. caroline didn’t bother to hide her annoyance as she finally allowed her gaze to rest on the vampire herself. she clenched her jaw before handing over the red cup she had in her hand. “ what do you want, katherine? “

katherine put her free hand to her chest, miming a wounded heart. “can’t i just want a friendly chat? i mean really, i’m in need of some decent conversation around here. i’m sure you know what it’s like to be on the outs with people. i hear you’ve had some experience with that lately. you know, you could’ve called me up. i would have been glad to be a partner in crime.”

[seesgocd]

        the funeral had mostly come and gone and caroline was trying her best to get back to her normal life and by that she was avoiding her friends and ric specifically. she wasn’t too sure if she was ready to deal with that just yet and she wasn’t too sure how much the others knew about what she had done. as much as caroline wanted to face what she did head on, she wasn’t sure if she was ready to face that especially where the salvators were concerned. 

       caroline was deflecting and avoiding and both of those options in the moment seemed better than facing the truth and even if she was confronted, what would she say? so instead, for the moment, she stayed in her little made up world and where none of that happened. a sigh escaped the blonde’s lips, “ red cup? “ @rotwstarters​

[katherinexpiercex]

katherine had headed straight for the younger vampire once she spotted her. caroline seemed distracted, though she also seemed to be making an effort to be her usual peppy, cheery self. still, katherine had heard most of what had happened lately despite being on the fringes of society here in beacon falls. she still had eyes and ears though—not everyone in the town was on vervain, thankfully.

“i’d love one,” katherine said brightly, stepping into caroline’s line of vision and extending a hand to take the cup. “been a while, caroline. how’ve you been?”

[psychopierce]

[oflcstingxgemini]

   Being on edge sort of seemed to be the norm as of late. The merge LOOMED over her head, a reminder that whatever happened she was gonna lose in one way or another (stupid coven traditions right?). So call her rude or merely unable to give herself the positive outlook that some people seemed to have in barrels full but she really just wanted to get on with her job. “You know not to be rude but i’d like to get home and sleep for the next hour…-so what’re you having?” 

[katherinexpiercex]

Katherine had been taking her time getting settled, rooting in her purse for lipstick and applying it before lifting her gaze to consider the blonde. She couldn’t help but notice her agitation, and as was typical for Katherine, felt the temptation to increase it—if only just for fun. “Hmm, I’m not sure. What do you suggest?”

[archivaldwrites]

It seemed the town’s recent event came at a wonderful time. Rebekah’s focus has mainly been on keeping her brothers out of trouble, mostly Klaus, as she was hoping against all hope the carnival would at least distract him from the hybrid business he was so adamant about finishing. Not to mention the guilt that came from teaming up with Kol in order to him. Isn’t that what family was supposed to be? Loving them one moment and hating them the next? Nik wedged his way into her life and the dagger was ultimate punishment. Rebekah walked the carnival grounds, amazed by the bright lights and various sounds. The toe of her boot lightly kicked a small inflatable and she picked it up, bouncing it forward with the palm of her hand. “Oh, now this is the most fun I’ve had in bloody years.” 

[katherinexpiercex]

Katherine had just arrived at the carnival, fashionably late as always, and did a double take when she saw the blonde vampire. She approached her head-on, knowing sneaking up on an original vampire would be incredibly stupid. As it was, it seemed Rebekah was fairly occupied with playing with balloons. Katherine couldn’t help a small snort of laughter as she said, “Wow. Then you clearly haven’t been having much fun.”

[katherinexpiercex]

sulxzmer‌:

Meredith was just about ready to say some kind of witty remark, assuming the woman in front of her was Elena, but that was quickly diminished when Meredith did an actual once over. The way she held herself, the curly hair, the blank look in her eye–definitely not the way you looked at your best friend. “Curious about what, exactly?” Meredith’s hand fell, if only to show she meant the girl no harm–not yet, anyways. She knew the type of person Katherine was.

“Oh, you know,” Katherine said nonchalantly, shrugging. “You. You don’t look familiar, but you look important. Hunter, I’m guessing? Don’t worry, I swear I only eat bunnies.” She smiled coyly, but kept her eyes on the knife. “Anyway, are you new in town? Or has it really been that long since I’ve been back?”

[katherinexpiercex]

stjohnsoldier‌:

     he pressed his lips together, the words were unbelievable, or perhaps they weren’t. she was elena, from what enzo had saw and yet, her name was katherine. katherine. damon’s katherine? his jaw clenched ever so slightly, his weight shifting from one foot to the other, before he decided to lean back against the table. “lorenzo, but my friends call me enzo – just kidding, I don’t have any friends.”

“i thought you just said you were in town for a friend,” katherine said, real curiosity making its way into her voice. “if you don’t have any friends, what are you really here for?” she quirked an eyebrow and stepped a little closer to enzo.

[ofcrxwns]

Meredith was pretty much minding her own business,, walking down the street when she felt a presence behind her. At first, she chose to ignore it, when suddenly she realized just what was happening. She was being followed. She walked a bit further before turning quickly with her eyebrows raised, a hand on the knife she kept at her hip at all times. “Creep much?”

[katherinexpiercex]

Katherine’s eyes moved from the knife back to the girl’s face, quick enough that most humans probably wouldn’t notice. Something told her this wasn’t just any human, though. Maybe a hunter, by the way she held herself—or at least trained in martial arts or something of the sort. “Don’t worry, I was just curious. I mean you no harm,” Katherine said. It hadn’t been true until just now, but it was true enough now.

[katherinexpiercex]

hcllrviser‌:

“I’m always right.” Kai’s gaze flickered from the brunette woman to the bartender who managed to force him into doing what she needed after the previously failed tries. Most wouldn’t suspect it, but he knew better than to assume the guy went to fetch the drinks out of pure exasperation. Oh, yeah, this one’s definitely a vampire. “Katherine.” The name slipped from his lips in a satisfied purr. “Kai Parker. Full name’s Malachai, but seriously, who calls their kid that?” Kai shook his head in faux disdain and sighed, “Now you, you got a gift I’d kill to have and don’t try playing coy with me. I know.”

“Oh, I’ve heard worse names in my time,” Katherine said, accepting her drink from the bartender. “And that’s convenient, since to become like me you’d need to kill anyway. This is a town full of vampires, you know…” She eyed him calculatingly. “Have you never thought of asking one to turn you?”

[katherinexpiercex]

hcllrviser‌:

Kai could share in the unentertained air emanating from the brunette who slid onto the stool right next to his, eyeing her curiously as he played with the small paper umbrella that had been placed in his drink with the absentmindedness familiar to the man’s personality. He grew distracted easily, a trait he couldn’t control nor would he ever for any part of him, but he never left well enough alone if anyone can catch his fancy. “When I want things, I take them.” Kai mused, “You don’t get what you want by pouting and moaning, been there, done that.”

“You’re preaching to the choir, babe.” Katherine rolled her eyes, but her tone wasn’t hostile. The guy looked almost as bored as she felt. “Trust me. Anyway, I’m Katherine, and you’re right.” She snapped her fingers at the bartender, who turned to give her an annoyed glare. As soon as they made eye contact, though, she said forcefully, “It’s my turn now. Get me that drink. And make it a double.” As the bartender obeyed, she smiled to herself, then turned back to the stranger next to her. “What was your name?”

[katherinexpiercex]

hcmvnities‌:

     dani had been sitting at the bar, sipping on a beer when he realized he wasn’t sitting alone anymore. he glanced over, taking in the other’s appearance and making note that this definitely wasn’t the girl that had spilled a drink on him the other night. “ then get one, love. what’s stopping you? “

katherine shrugged. “good point.” noting that the bartender was distracted, she leaned over and plucked a bottle from behind the bar. “they just leave the good stuff lying around,” she remarked, pouring herself a glass. somewhat satisfied, she took a sip and glanced around the place; she needed another type of drink, too, but it was hard to tell who in this town was on vervain these days. she might have to resort to blood bags. oh well. “to your health.”

[katherinexpiercex]

stjohnsoldier‌:

    “back?” his eyebrows lifted, “I’ve never been in town, love,” his head tilted backwards, while he’d only ever really paid attention to elena from a distance, this didn’t exactly seem like the behaviour he’d witnessed. “I came for a friend, stayed for the views,” enzo pressed his lips together and narrowed his eyes, “what’s your name?”

“you catch on quick.” katherine was almost impressed, though she hadn’t exactly been trying her hardest—or at all—to pretend to be her well-mannered counterpart. still, most people wouldn’t pick up on it unless they were close with elena, and even then, not if katherine was actually pretending. “i’m katherine. what’s your name? and who’s this friend? i’m curious.”

[petrova]