@parcmedic
elena ( even now in her weaker human form ) was strong. maybe it was her will to live, to get to her loved ones, or even her adrenaline. but with gritted teeth and a pounding heart she stakes one vampire after another. its a task that is by no means easy. but her heart longs to protect those who couldn’t. jumping over a knocked over trash can, elena stumbles slightly, hands colliding with a brick wall to steady herself but the result leaves for scraped palms. she’s running from two vampires. chest rises and falls as she gulps in air as elena sprints in no general direction. however a familiar face is seen. having already come in contact with silas she knew this was her stefan. elena relished in the fact they’d get a joyful reunion soon enough. “ stefan! ” she calls to him, however eyes search the area, needing something to protect herself. elena spots the shattered remains of a storage crate. the wood old. weathered. but it would do. she skids to a halt at his side stick held outwards in defense towards their approachers. chest rises and falls faster now, catching her breath, steadying her mind like alaric had taught her. “ are you ready? ” she turns to look to him, giving a curt nod, assuring him they’d be fine.