Gwen yawns her body still sore from last night's stress. At least we were able to find Elena and get her out of the hospital. Before Klaus drain all her blood into blood bags. Alaric and Jenna luckily didn't freak out too bad. When her and Damon brought Elena home,filling them in on what happened. Sighing she shifts Damon's arm around her and rolls over. Finding him awake silently watching her. His hand comes to rest on her cheek. Thumb gently running across it. Their peace is ruined by loud laughter. Drifting up from downstairs into their ears.

Rolling her eyes Gwen gets up and dressed. Damon quickly doing the same before following her downstairs. Pausing disgust digs into Gwen's heart. As her eyes land on two dead girls at the foot of the stairs. Walking past them she enters the living room. Damon right behind her.

To find a few girls playing twister on a bloody mat. Stefan standing near by holding the spinning arrow. When it stops he informs one of the girls, “Uh-oh. left hand, please Alexandra.”

Ugh I almost  forgot he showed up last night, Elena is gonna be an emotional wreck.

The girl complies giving him her left hand. Making no move to pull away as he bites her wrist.

Coughing Damon interrupts him saying, “The two brunettes on the staircase owe me a Persian rug.”

“I think you mean they owe us,” Stefan replies, “It's my house, too, brother. Good Morning Gwen.”

“It was,” Gwen replies stiffly unsure how to handle this new Stefan, “ I thought Klaus left you to protect Elena not play games.”

Stefan smirks, “These ladies are helping me be all that I can be."

Further conversation is interrupted by a knock on the door. Damon opens the front door revealing Rebekah. Looking annoyed and arms full of shopping bag.

“I'm guessing your wonderful brother ditched you,” Gwen comments as Rebekah enters.

Damon shuts the door while commenting, “You're Klaus sister.”

“Yes,” Rebekah replies eyes going to Stefan, “Now which room is mine?”

Stefan shakes his head, “You are not staying here.”

Rebekah looks at Damon and Gwen, who stay silent. Releasing a annoyed breath she says, “Rude. All of you. Fine I'll see to it myself.”

Rebekah vamp speeds up the stairs. Drawing out a sarcastic remark from Stefan, “So I guess she is staying here.”

Gwen grabs Damon's hand dragging him behind her while stating, “And we are leaving, have a good day.”

Damon drives them to Alaric’s apartment. Now equipped with a few weights. Where they find Elena lifting some. Taking a rest she informs them of wanting to lock Stefan up. Damon points out Stefans humanity is gone. Only agreeing to do it. When Gwen voices maybe they can still safe Stefan. Convince him to turn his humanity back on, we can't lose Stefan like this. Satisfied and plans to meet later Elena leaves.

Alone Gwen tells Damon, “I want to see what Charlotte has to show me.”

“Maybe we should leave the crystal alone like your mother seems to have wanted you to,” Damon responds.

“She could know how to destroy it. All those souls deserve to find peace. I want to fix what my ancestors did,” Gwen sighs, “Besides whos to say someone won't come along find it and cost more people their lives.”

“Okay, but we do this together,’”Damon insists walking closer, hands cupping her face. His lips find hers easily.

They spend another hour alone. Away from the world and it's trouble. Damon takes her to dinner at The Grill. Before meeting Elena, Caroline and Alaric in Alaric’s classroom. Nighttime filling the sky with stars. A plan forming on getting Stefan unconscious.

“After Elena lures Stefan away from the bonfire,” Gwen starts, “ While he is distracted I will use some of my magic to pin him down.”

“Than I'll shoot him,” Alaric confidentially finishes.

“What about one annoying blonde? Klaus’s sister Rebekah?” Damon questions.

“Yeah that gets to be your problem,” Gwen states, “Just keep her away”

“Did everyone in this room forget she is original and we currently are out of Daggers.”

Elena shrugs with a sarcastic response, “Guess you are just gonna have to rely on your charm.”

Alaric shakes his head, “Probably would have better luck keeping her away with a dagger.”

Everyone is smiling at a annoyed Damon. When Tyler walks into the classroom. Going straight to Caroline giving her a quick kiss.

Surprised Gwen blurts out her first thoughts, “When did you two start dating?”

“Umm, some days after Elena's birthday party,” Caroline responds quickly switching focus back to Tyler, “Anyway Tyler we need you to raid your mom's vervain storage and bring us some.”

Elena adds, “Enough to keep Stefan down for a while.”

Glancing around at everyone Tyler responds, “I can't let you do that to him. It wouldn't be in Klaus's best interest “

“Why would that even matter?” Caroline questions with an annoyed tone.

Tyler argues back, “Klaus made me who I am, Caroline. I owe him everything.”

Gwen groans as Damon says, “Oh boy,” taking a vervain dart off Alaric’s desk. Damon stabs into Tyler’s arm. Caroline opens her mouth to rage as Tyler collapses, but Damon cuts her off, “ He is sired, aka feels loyal to Klaus because Klaus's blood created him.”

Elena questions, “Loyal how?”

Gwen answers,”He will feel the need to seek acceptance from his master above anyone else.”

“Yup,” Damon agrees adding, “It's really rare. But maybe not so much in hybrids.”

“what do I do?” Caroline asks.

“Get a new boyfriend,” Damon responds turning to leave, “Now time to go crash a bonfire.”

As everyone starts leaving Gwen stops in front of Caroline. Offering encouraging words, “Don't give up, just be there for him. Sire bonds can be broken, but it takes time.”

With a nod Caroline responds, “Thanks.”

Gwen joins the others behind Mystic Fall High. A good size fire in the center of the party. Some students are gathered around a keg stand. Gwen stays near Elena engaging in talk with others. Sometimes laughing from the ridiculous jokes. Elena focus shifts straight ahead. Following her gaze Gwen spots Stefan. Leaning against a tree eyes on Elena. Who raising her plastic cup. Takes a large gulp of her drink. Stefan copies Elena's actions before shifting his focus.

Elena and Gwen separate from the party. Going a short distance away. Gwen eyes spot Damon. Smiling and chatting with Rebekah, It is just part of the plan, she reasons with herself. Pushing down the jealousy that wants to surface.

Their peace is interrupted by Stefan joining them. A remark for Gwen on his lips, “Those two seem to be getting along great, might be some competition.”

Rolling her eyes Gwen replies, “Please go find someone else to bug.”

Stefan shrugs, “Got to make sure Elena stays out of trouble” his attention switches to Elena, “Which might want to be careful how much you drink.”

Elena responds, “Whatever I'm out of here,”

Red cup still in hand, Elena heads for the football field bleachers.

“Might want to keep your eyes on that one,”Gwen comments, “Think she might be tipsy.”

Without saying a word Stefan follows Elena. After a second Gwen heads their way. Standing just behind the bleachers. While Elena climbs the bleachers railing. Much to Stefans annoyance who demands she gets down. Of course Elena doesn't listen. Leaning back and letting go of the railing for a second before grabbing it. Laughing about almost falling while stefan get more annoyed. Elena's laughter turns to a scream. As her hands fail to grab the railing. Sending her falling towards the ground. Stefan quickly catches her in his arms.

Gwen gets behind him as he sets Elena down. Placing a hand on his neck calling on her magic. Black veins spread across his neck. Grunting Stefan is forced to his knees. Gwen breaking his legs again and again. Suddenly two projectiles hit Stefan in the back. Gwen releases Stefan as Alaric joins them. A vervain dart gun in his hands. Stefan falls on the ground unconscious.

Well that wasn't too hard.

“Maybe next time be more careful with yourself,” Gwen comments to Elena.

“I knew he would catch me,” She responds.

Saying no more they move Stefan to the trunk of Alaric’s car. Gwen clutches her stomach as pain hits her. Tearing at the inside of her stomach. She barely hears Elena and Alaric asking what is wrong. A ringing starting to fill her ears. Gwen falls to the ground on her knees. For a moment she sees flickering figures. Her throat burns, invisible knife after invisible knife cutting into it. Blood flies from her mouth as Gwen coughs.

“Oh God...I'm calling Damon,” Elena says, panic clear in her voice.

Alaric kneel down next to Gwen. Before she can attempt to speak. The pain erupts all over her. Pushing outwards like a thousand knives trying to escape her body. Wanting to rip Gwen apart. Instead it rips a deep scream from her. Darkness starts to claim her vision. As Damon lifts her into his arms. Worry written all over his face. Gwen gives into the darkness, closing her eyes.

Damon's Pov

After gently laying Gwen down in his bed. A pointless discussion with Alaric and Elena. Damon stands near the fireplace. Watching the flames while enjoying a drink. Until he thrown across the room. Looking up Damon finds Mason Lockwood in front of him.

A smile on his face as he tells Damon, “This is going to be fun.”

Author's Note

I hope you guys enjoyed this chapter. What do you think is going on with Gwen? I can tell you it's not  good news.