Chapter 1.36

Stefan slowly regained consciousness, blinking his eyes open. He found Rebekah standing near the open back door, her gaze unwavering.

Rebekah's voice, laced with dry humor, cut through the haze of his awakening, "Oh, he lives."

Stefan, still groggy, inquired, "What happened?"

Rebekah's tone tinged with amusement, replied, "You took a beating. My brother's been breaking your neck all afternoon. Quite the temper."

Now more alert, Stefan demanded to know, "Why did he bring us back to Mystic Falls?"

Orion chimed in with an air of certainty, "Stop playing dumb. We know Elena is alive and well and are here for answers.

Stefan vehemently defended himself, his voice tinged with frustration, "I'm not hiding anything. I've done everything Klaus has asked me to."

Rebekah, refusing to be swayed, accused him with a hint of betrayal, "No, you just failed to mention that the doppelgänger's still alive."

Desperate for information, Stefan inquired, "Where is Klaus now?"

Rebekah responded cold and unforgiving, "With any luck, ripping that cow's bloody head off."

Rebekah's words cut through the tension, laced with bitterness and comprehension, "You do love her, don't you?".

Her actions were sudden and merciless. She rose from her position and forcefully pushed him against the truck. A punch landed with force, and she swiftly retrieved a crowbar. With a calculated and cold resolve, she positioned the crowbar hook behind Stefan's neck, tugging him closer with unyielding strength.

Rebekah's final words conveyed envy as she delivered a devastating blow. "Consider me jealous." she said. With a brutal and unrelenting thrust, she drove the crowbar through Stefan's stomach, sealing his fate in a

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Stubborn and vengeful, Klaus had a firm grip on Elena's arm as he navigated the school hallways, leading her to the gymnasium.

His words carried a palpable frustration as he lamented, "You put a rather large kink in my plans, sweetheart. The whole point of breaking the curse and becoming a hybrid was to make more hybrids. I haven't been able to do that. Now my bet is, it has something to do with the fact that you're still breathing."

Elena, defiant in the face of her captor, retorted, "If you're going to kill me, just do it!"

Orion's voice, calm and calculated, cut through the tension. He questioned Klaus, seeking answers, "I wouldn't do that if I were you, Klaus. You've got things all wrong. Answer a few questions, will you?"

Irritated by the delay, Klaus urged, "What is it now, chop-chop?"

Orion continued, his tone measured, "How did you break your curse? If you remember well enough, it required the death of a vampire for your vampire side, the death of a werewolf representing your werewolf side, and the blood of a Petrova doppelganger to bind the two sides together to make you whole. A key factor in the curse was Elena's blood. Right after your hybrids wake up, give them Elena's blood instead of a human's."

Klaus looked at Orion with a stunned realization. "Why didn't I think of it before?" He then turned his attention to Elena and declared, "Guess you live to see another day," as he ushered her into the gym

(Meanwhile while in the hallways)

Caroline's concern hung heavy as she voiced her worries about their friend.

Trying to lighten the mood with a playful response, Tyler remarked, "I'm kissing you, and you're wondering about your ex-boyfriend?"

Caroline, steadfast in her worry for their friend, clarified, "I'm asking you if you think our friend, who we both love, is okay."

Tyler, showing a more profound understanding, acknowledged, "I think he probably doesn't have a lot of people to talk to anymore. I think he's struggling more than he lets on. I think that I love how big your heart is." A genuine smile graced Caroline's lips at his words.

She then expressed her desire for the school year to be happy, even amidst the chaos and challenges. Tyler's response was simple yet heartfelt, "I'm happy," and they kissed tenderly.

Their intimate moment was interrupted by the unexpected arrival of Rebekah in the hallway.

Rebekah couldn't help but comment on their affection, noting, "You two are adorable."

Caroline, caught off guard by the newcomer, inquired, "Uh, do we know you?"

Now standing close to Caroline, Rebekah addressed her directly, her voice carrying a mix of curiosity and intrigue, "You're Caroline, Elena's friend, which makes you Tyler. The werewolf."

Caroline, trying to maintain a semblance of control in the situation, walked between Tyler and Rebekah, forming a protective barrier as she inquired, "And who are you?"

In her ever-bold and unapologetic style, Rebekah introduced herself once more, her eyes darkening as she vamped out. "I'm the new girl."

Snapping Carolines neck and dragging tyler with her to the gym.

Tyler's protests filled the air as Rebekah tried to restrain him, her grip unyielding. Klaus, seizing the moment to introduce his sister, shared a forewarning with the group, "I'd like you all to meet my sister Rebekah. Word of warning... She can be quite mean."

Rebekah, true to her nature, didn't mince words and retorted, "Don't be an ass."

She forcibly threw Tyler into Klaus's arms, and Elena, witnessing the turmoil unfolding, couldn't stay silent. Her protest was cut short as Orion, standing nearby, muttered a spell, "Silencio," rendering Elena speechless.

Klaus, resolute in his plan, fed Tyler his blood and snapped his neck.

Klaus watched Orion intently, his eyes never leaving Tyler's unconscious form. "You're confident this will do the trick?"

Orion nodded, his expression unwavering. "Yes, it should work as long as you give him Elena's blood after he wakes up.

Orion left the gym and made his way to the pool room, Upon arrival, he was met with a scene of urgency. Bonnie was performing CPR on an unconscious Matt Donovan, struggling to revive him. Without hesitation, Orion rushed to her side, harnessing his magic to send a powerful shockwave through Matt's heart, jolting it back to life.

As Matt's heart began to beat once more, Bonnie sighed with relief. Overwhelmed by the moment's emotions, she turned to Orion and embraced him tightly. Tears streamed down her face as she apologized for her recent actions.

"Orion, I'm so sorry for everything. I should have listened to you and realized sooner. I promise I won't put my friends before family again. I want to make things right." Her words were sincere.

Orion held Bonnie close, his voice filled with affection and solemnity as he replied, "Bonnie, you hurt me deeply, and it's going to take time for me to forgive you. Rebuilding the broken trust won't be easy, but I will give it a chance."

Bonnie nodded, her tears subsiding as she acknowledged the gravity of her actions. "I know I messed up, Orion. I'll do whatever it takes to make things right. I just hope that, someday, I can earn back the trust and forgiveness I lost."

Orion gently pulled away from their embrace, his eyes filled with understanding and warmth as he spoke. "Bonnie, the best thing you could do now is return home. There's lots of stuff brewing in the school."

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