The Vampire Diaries: The Fury Chapter Seven

To descry to squeezeher at what? Meredith asked.Ill explain ab forbidden that later. further first r from each one I wishing to accredit whats been firing on in townsfolk since I- unexpended.fountain distri neverthelessor point, hysteria mostly, Meredith state, raising an eyebrow. Your auntyy Judiths been pretty badly off. She hallucinated that she precept you-only it wasnt a hallucination, was it? And she and Robert provoke sort of broken up.I sack out, Elena express grimly. Go on. incessantlyybody at school is upset. I wanted to jaw to Stefan, especially when I began to suspect you werent in authenticity dead, still he hasnt been at school. Matt has been, precisely t heres roughthing incorrect with him. He bears the standardised a zombie, and he wont lambaste to anyone. I wanted to explain to him that there was a chance you might not be at peace(p) forever I conception that would cheer him up. however he wouldnt learn. He was acting totally out of ch aracter, and at one point I thought he was passing play to hit me. He wouldnt listen to a word.Oh, God-Matt. Something terrible was stirring at the rear end of Elenas consciousness, nigh(a) memory in like manner disturbing to be let loose. She couldnt cope with anything to a greater extent in force(p) now, she couldnt, she thought, and diaphysis dunked the memory seat down.Meredith was press release on. Its clear, though, that some separate people ar suspicious almost your death. Thats wherefore I express what I did in the memorialization help I was afraid if I said the real day and place that Alaric Saltzman would end up ambushing you outside the ho purpose. Hes been asking all sorts of questions, and its a easy-grounded thing average didnt know anything she could blab.That isnt fair, fair protested. Alarics bonnie interested, thats all, and he wants to help us through the trauma, like in the first place. Hes an Aquarius-Hes a spy, said Elena, and maybe more t han that. But well talk active that later. What close Tyler Smallwood? I didnt contrive him at the service.Meredith looked nonplussed. You close you dont know?I dont know anything Ive been asleep for quatern days in an attic.Well Meredith pa subprogramd uneasily. Tyler unspoilt got back from the hospital. Same with Dick Carter and those four tough guys they had along with them on Fo to a lower places Day. They were aggressed in the Quonset hovel that eventideing and they lost a mount of blood.Oh. The give updle of wherefore Stefans caters had been so much stronger that shadow was explained. And why theyd been getting weaker ever since. He probably hadnt eaten since then. Meredith, is Stefan a suspect?Well, Tylers father tried to ingest him one, only when the police couldnt turn over the times work out. They know approximately when Tyler was attacked because he was suppositious to meet Mr. Smallwood, and he didnt show up. And comme il faut and I muckle explain St efan for that time because wed vindicatory left him by the river with your body. So he couldnt ache gotten back to the Quonset hut to attack Tyler-at least no sane human could. And so far the police arent thought process about anything supernatural.supposed to meet Mr. Smallwood, and he didnt show up. And comely and I deal alibi Stefan for that time because wed just left him by the river with your body. So he couldnt shoot gotten back to the Quonset hut to attack Tyler-at least no normal human could. And so far the police arent animadverting about anything supernatural.Tyler and those guys push asidet identify the attacker because they shadowert intend a thing about that afternoon, Meredith added. Neither can Caroline.Caroline was in there?Yes, but she wasnt bitten. Just in shock. In spite of everything shes done, I almost smell out sorry for her. Meredith shrugged and added, She looks pretty pathetic these days.And I dont think anyone will ever suspect Stefan after wha t happened with those dogs at church straight off, Bonnie put in. My dad says that a big dog could take a crap broken the window in the Quonset hut, and the wounds in Tylers throat looked sort of like animal wounds. I think a lot of people believe it was a dog or a pack of dogs that did it.Its a convenient explanation, Meredith said dryly. It nitty-gritty they dont have to think any more about it.But thats ridiculous, said Elena. Normal dogs dont give birth that centering. bent people wondering about why their dogs would utterly go mad and turn on them? lot of people are just getting rid of them. Oh, and I contr honest-to-god someone talk about mandatory rabies testing, Meredith said. But its not just rabies, is it, Elena?No, I dont think so. And neither do Stefan or Damon. And thats what I came over to talk to you about. Elena explained, as distinctly as she could, what she had been thinking about the Other Power in Fells Church. She t emeritus about the force that had obeyd her off the bridge and about the feeling shed had with the dogs and about everything she and Stefan and Damon had discussed. She absolute with, And Bonnie said it herself in church today Something evil. I think thats whats here in Fells Church, something zero knows about, something completely evil. I dont suppose you know what you meant by that, Bonnie.But Bonnies capitulum was running on an some other(prenominal) track. So Damon didnt necessarily do all those horrifying things you said he did, she said shrewdly. Like violent death Yangtze and hurting Vickie and murdering Mr. Tanner, and all. I told you nobody that gorgeous could be a psycho killer.I think, said Meredith with a glance at Elena, that you had better forget about Damon as a love interest.Yes, said Elena emphatically. He did kill Mr. Tanner, Bonnie. And it stands to causal agent he did the other attacks, too Ill ask him about that. And Im having enough trouble relations with him myself. You dont want to mes s with him, Bonnie, believe me.Im supposed to take out Damon alone Im supposed to bequeath Alaric alone Are there any guys Im not supposed to leave alone? And meanwhile Elena gets them all. Its not fair.I dont know. Something enormously strong-but it could be shielding itself so that we cant sense it. It could look like an ordinary person. And thats why I came for your help, because it could be anybody in Fells Church. Its like what Bonnie said during the service today Nobody is what they see. Bonnie looked forlorn. I dont remember saying that.You said it, all right. Nobody is what they seem, Elena quoted over once more weightily. Nobody. She glanced at Meredith, but the dark eyes under the elegantly arched eyebrows were calm and distant.Well, that would seem to get hold of everybody a suspect, Meredith said in her most silent voice. Right?Right, said Elena. But wed better get a note pad and pencil and make a list of the most important ones. Damon and Stefan have already agr eed to help investigate, and if youll help, too, well stand an even better chance of bring forthing it. She was hitting her step with this shed al ways been good at organizing things, from schemes to get boys to fundraising events. This was just a more serious version of the old plan A and plan B.Meredith gave the pencil and makeup to Bonnie, who looked at it. and then at Meredith, and then at Elena. Fine, she said, but who goes on the list?Well, anyone we have reason to suspect of being the Other Power. Anyone who might have done the things we know it did seal Stefan in the well, chase me, set those dogs on people. Anyone weve noticed behaving oddly.Matt, said Bonnie, indite busily. And Vickie. And Robert.Bonnie exclaimed Elena and Meredith simultaneously.Bonnie looked up. Well, Matt has been acting oddly, and so has Vickie, for months now. And Robert was hanging around outside the church before the service, but he never came in-Oh, Bonnie, honestly, Meredith said. Vickies a vi ctim, not a suspect. And if Matts an evil Power, Im the hunchback of Notre Dame. And as for Robert-Fine, Ive go through it all out, said Bonnie coldly. Now lets hear your ideas.No, wait, Elena said. Bonnie, wait a moment. She was thinking about something, something that had been sound off at her for quite a while, ever since- Ever since the church, she said aloud, remembering it. Do you know, I saw Robert outside the church, too, when I was hidden in the consort loft. It was just before the dogs attacked, and he was sort of okay away like he knew what was passing game to happen.Oh, but Elena-Soberly, after a moments hesitation, Bonnie did. Who else? she said.Well, Alaric, Im afraid, Elena said. Im sorry, Bonnie, but hes lots number one. She told what she had overheard that morning between Alaric and the principal. He isnt a normal history teacher they called him here for some reason. He knows Im a vampire, and hes looking for me. And today, while the dogs were attacking, he was standing there on the sidelines making some kind of weird gestures. Hes definitely not what he seems, and the only question is what is he? Are you listening, Meredith?Yes. You know, I think you should put Mrs. Flowers on that list. Remember the way she stood at the window of the boarding- family when we were bringing Stefan back from the well? But she wouldnt come downstairs to open the admittance for us? Thats odd behavior.Elena nodded. Yes, and how she kept hanging up on me when I called him. And she certainly keeps to herself in that old house. She may just be a loony old lady, but put her down anyway, Bonnie. She ran a hand through her hair, lifting it off the back of her neck. She was spicy. Or-not hot exactly, but uncomfortable in some way that was similar to being overheated. She felt parched.All right, well go by the boardinghouse tomorrow before school, Meredith said. Meanwhile, what else can we be doing? Lets have a look at that list, Bonnie.Bonnie held the list out so they could see it, and Elena and Meredith leaned forward and readMatt HoneycuttVickie BennettRobert Maxwell-What was he doing at the church when the dogs attacked? And what was pass on that wickednesstime with Elenas aunt?Alaric Saltzman-Why does he ask so many questions? What was he called to Fells Church to do?Mrs. Flowers-Why does she act so irrelevant?Why didnt she let us in the night Stefan was wounded?Good, Elena said. I guess we could withal find out whose dogs were at the church today. And you can keep Alaric at school tomorrow.Ill watch Alaric, Bonnie said firmly. And Ill get him cleared of suspicion you see if I dont.Fine, you do that. You can be assigned to him. And Meredith can investigate Mrs. Flowers, and I can take Robert. And as for Stefan and Damon-well, they can be assigned to everyone, because they can use their Powers to probe peoples minds. Besides, that list is by no essence complete. Im going to ask them to scout around town searching for any signs of Po wer, or anything else weird going on. Theyre more likely than I am to key out it.Fine, you do that. You can be assigned to him. And Meredith can investigate Mrs. Flowers, and I can take Robert. And as for Stefan and Damon-well, they can be assigned to everyone, because they can use their Powers to probe peoples minds. Besides, that list is by no means complete. Im going to ask them to scout around town searching for any signs of Power, or anything else weird going on. Theyre more likely than I am to notice it.Elena. ElenaStartled, Elena looked up, to see Merediths wary dark eyes and Bonnies scare expression. It was only then that she realized she was crouched close to Bonnies wrist, rubbing the biggest vein with her finger.Sorry, she murmured, sitting back. But she could feel the particular length and sharpness of her canine teeth. It was something like draining braces she could clearly feel the difference in weight. She realized her reassuring smile at Bonnie was not having th e desired effect. Bonnie was looking scared, which was silly. Bonnie ought to know that Elena would never hurt her. And Elena wasnt very sharp-set tonight Elena had always been a light eater. She could get all she needed from this tiny vein here in the wristElena jumped to her feet and spun toward the window, leaning against the casing, feeling the still night air blowing on her skin. She felt dizzy, and she couldnt seem to get her breath.What had she been doing? She turned around to see Bonnie huddled close to Meredith, both of them looking sepulchral with worship. She hated having them look at her that way.Im sorry, she said. I didnt mean to, Bonnie. Look, Im not coming any closer. I should have eaten before I came here. Damon said Id get sharp-set later.Bonnie swallowed, looking even sicker. Eaten?Yes, of course, Elena said tartly. Her veins were zealous that was what this feeling was. Stefan had described it before, but shed never really understood shed never realized what he was going through when the need for blood was on him. It was terrible, irresistible. What do you think I eat these days, air? she added defiantly. Im a hunter now, and Id better go out hunting.Bonnie and Meredith were trying to cope she could tell they were, but she could also see the revulsion in their eyes. She concentrated on using her new senses, in opening herself to the night and searching for Stefans or Damons strawman. It was difficult, because neither of them was projecting with his mind as he had been the night theyd been fighting in the woods, but she thought she could sense a hintof Power out there in the town.When the incandescent lamp was finally screwed back in, it revealed Damon sitting casually but precariously on the sill of the open window, one genu up. He was smiling one of his wildest smiles.Do you mind? he said. This is uncomfortable.Elena glanced back at Bonnie and Meredith, who were set up against the closet, looking horrified and hypnotized at once. She herself agitate her head, exasperated.And I thought I liked to make a dramatic entrance, she said. Very funny, Damon. Now lets go.With cardinal such beautiful friends of yours right here? Damon smiled again at Bonnie and Meredith. Besides, I only just got here. Wont somebody be polite and ask me in?Bonnies brown eyes, fixed helplessly on his face, sluggish a bit. Her lips, which had been parted in horror, parted further. Elena know the signs of imminent meltdown.No, they wont, she said. She put herself directly between Damon and the other girls. Nobody here is for you, Damon-not now, not ever. Seeing the break out of challenge in his eyes, she added archly, And anyway, Im leaving. I dont know about you, but Im going hunting. She was reassured to sense Stefans presence nearby, on the roof probably, and to hear his instant amendment Were going hunting, Damon. You can sit there all night if you want.Damon gave in with good grace, shooting one dwell amused glance toward Bonni e before vanish from the window. Bonnie and Meredith both started forward in horrify as he did, obviously concerned that he had just fallen to his death.Hes fine, said Elena, shaking her head again. And dont worry, I wont let himcome back. Ill meet you at the same time tomorrow. Good-bye. But-Elena- Meredith stopped. I mean, I was going to ask you if you wanted to transfer your clothes.Elena regarded herself. The nineteenth-century heirloom dress was tatterdemalion and bedraggled, the thin white muslin shredded in some places. But there was no time to change it she had to turn over now.Itll have to wait, she said. See you tomorrow. And she boosted herself out ofthe window the way Damon had. The last she saw of them, Meredith and Bonnie were thoroughgoing(a) after her dazedly.Your cloak, she said, pleased. For a moment they smiled at each other, remembering the first time he had apt(p) her the cloak, after hed saved her from Tyler in the graveyard and taken her back to his ro om to clean up. Hed been afraid to shake her then. But, Elena thought, smiling up into his eyes, she had taken care of that fear rather quickly.I thought we were hunting, Damon said.Elena turned the smile on him, without unlinking her hand from Stefans. We are, she said. Where should we go?Any house on this street, Damon suggested.The woods, Stefan said.The woods, Elena decided. We dont touch humans, and we dont kill. Isnt that how it goes, Stefan?He returned the pressure of her fingers. Thats how it goes, he said quietly. Damons lip curled fastidiously. And just what are we looking for in the woods, or dont I want to know? Muskrat? Skunk? Termites? His eyes move to Elena and his voice dropped. Come with me, and Ill show you some real hunting.We can go through the graveyard, Elena said, ignoring him.White-tailed deer feed all night in the open areas, Stefan told her, but well have to be careful stalking them they can hear almost as well as we can.Another time, then, Damons voice s aid in Elenas mind.