𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝟏𝟓❦

I'm a predator, but I don't have to be a killer -Derek Hale

Lyra stared Elijah down with a piercing gaze that made him very uncomfortable, in a weird sort of way he felt scolded.

He just looked down and Lyra raised an eyebrow while getting comfortable in her chair "Well? Aren't you going to say something?"

"I am sorry" Elijah apologised as he raised his eyes and looked into hers.

She scoffed and got up from her chair as she walked towards him "Is that supposed to mean something to me?"

He sighed and tried again "You were right about them daggering and I didn't listen, I said things that I shouldn't have and I see that now."

"Why did you doubt me? When had I ever lied to you? What did I do to make you distrust me? Because no matter how many times I play it in my head, I can't find the answers" Lyra glared at him while tears were glistening in her eyes.

He felt his throat tighten as he struggled to get the words out "I- I'm sorry..."

She didn't stop though "What do you think would've happened if me and Dorian hadn't fixed this entire curse situation? You would have probably murdered your own brother and be haunted by that for the rest of your days, or if the plan had failed then you would have probably been daggered to be along side your siblings and the Scooby gang would forever see the Mikaelsons as enemies. Is that the outcome you would have wanted?"

"No, of course not. I just..." Elijah sighed, this was the first time Lyra had seen him this worked up "I wanted to protect you, protect us. My brother has done unimaginable things, he has killed people that I loved. I wanted to protect you from suffering the same fate."

Lyra got even closer as she retorted "In case it hasn't occurred to you, I was doing just fine before you came along. I am not some damsel in distress, so don't treat me like one."

She shoved past him and walked out the door. She lingered outside as those words were all to familiar to her, but she pieced herself back together and continued to leave.

Lyra was standing in a garage, singing her heart out while Dorian, James and Reggie were playing their instruments. After months of trying, they finally got a gig so now they were practicing in Reggie's garage.

"Was I too proud with you? Was I too cold and forbidding? And you chose her over me, are you kidding" Lyra sang with a bitter tone and Dorian sung the last part in repeat as backup.

The garage door opened slightly and in walked Lyra's boyfriend, Aleks. He wore a smile on his face as he watched them sing and Lyra smiled back at him. They have been dating for about a year now, he's been supportive of her music career and even with her family problems, he stuck by her.

"Poor little me, all trapped in this fabulous show. You could set me free, but if you're going, go" Lyra belted the last word and waved her hand around to signal everyone to stop.

The music stops and the others put their instruments down while Lyra rushes towards Aleks. He chuckles and drops everything he is holding and catches her when she jumps to hug him. They both laugh and lean in, but just before their lips touched, sounds of disgust emitted from the others in the room.

Lyra groaned and looked to the side at the other band members while asking "Really? You know one day I am going to repay that favour by giving you the exact same reaction with your relationships."

Aleks laughed, he put her down while turning to the others and grabbing a bag he dropped as he held it up "You guys can be disgusted all you want. But being the good boyfriend that I am,  I brought dinner and I guess we grossed you all out too much to have any appetite left right?"

He looked to Lyra with raised eyebrows and she gave him a mischievous smile while nodding along. All the members, except Lyra, started to protest.

Aleks just laughed and ordered "Go set the table."

Basically all the other members sprinted towards the door into the house, considering they were all starving and wanted to start eating as fast as possible. But Reggie was the last one to leave and warned them both "No funny business in front of the food, brother."

Aleks held his hands up in surrender and Reggie left. Despite the  hair difference Aleks and Reggie are brothers, Aleks is the oldest and he would never stop rubbing it into Reggie's face. Lyra and him met through Reggie of course and when they got together, they adapted the role of parents in the group. Aleks was like Broken Melodies cheerleader and it was one of the things Lyra loved him for.

"Thank you for getting the food"  Lyra smiled and tilted her head to add "Again"

Aleks just shrugged "It's what a good boyfriend does, now come on" He nudged her and together they started to walk towards the door, but suddenly Aleks's face scrunched up and he started to cough heavily.

Lyra put her hand on his back and looked at him in concern as he recovered "Aleks, are you okay?"

He took a deep breath and plastered on a smile while looking at her "I'm fine. I am not some damsel in distress, so don't treat me like one because I am fine. I know how worried you get about the slightest things."

Lyra just scoffed a laugh and nudged him as they continued to walk out the door. She just managed to miss Aleks's sad and dark look.

"En-zo" Damon managed to choke out under said man's tight grip on his throat. Damon thought this all to be some kind of joke, he was dead. Wasn't he?

Enzo looked over to Dorian and gave a look as if to say 'Get everyone else out.'

Dorian immediately complied and moved to Elena to start dragging her out. She was in too much shock to protest and Stefan just followed him.

After they were gone Enzo let go of Damon's neck and walked over to sit on the bed while Damon just looked at him in shock.

"This is not real" Damon muttered as he looked away and shook his head "This is all just some weird dream, you are dead and gone. You aren't real."

"On the contrary, if my hand on your throat wasn't clear enough. This is quite real" Enzo moved around to sit comfortably.

Damon kept shaking his head while pointing at Enzo "No. You are dead, I watched you die. I saw the fire consume the building and there is no way that you can be here right now, what kind of game is the witchy bitch playing!"

At that nickname for Lyra, Enzo stood up and corrected with a furious tone "You didn't watch me die, no. You left me to die! Lyra is the one who saved my life from that hell. Even after you left me, I still had useless hope that you would come and save me."

Damon's eyes filled with tears as he tried reaching out once more "Enzo I-"

"I don't want to hear it. The only reason I am here is because Lyra asked me to keep an eye on you incase you tried doing something to mess up the ritual. So this will not only be for my satisfaction, but also reassurance" Enzo grinned, sped to Damon and snapped his neck.

He sighed as he looked down at Damon. Enzo glanced around and picked Damon up, he whistled as he carried Damon out of the room and sped oit of the house.

"Yeah, sometimes the fire you founded" Lyra sang and with a joyful smile. This was their last number of this concert, they were midway in their first tour and this number was one of their most popular in their new album. "Don't burn the way you'd expect. Yeah, you thought that this was the end..."

Lyra stopped singing, but they others kept playing as she announced "I hope you all have a wonderful night! We were the Broken Melodies!" She spoke into the microphone and together the band all said in sync "And goodnight!" The curtain went down and the music immediately stopped.

Immediately crew started to walk on the stage. Dorian handed his guitar to one of them and accepted a water and towel gratefully. Reggie and James were both downing a water bottle while letting the crew fuss over them. Lyra was drinking her own water bottle as they all walked to the green room.

They all moved to the couch and sat down with a relieved sigh. James, ever being the sunshine, almost squealed in his seat "Oh my god! Did u hear the public sing along tonight? I swear this was the loudest they have ever been!"

Reggie chuckled and ran a hand through his hair "That's what you say everytime, James my dear." Said man just smiled cheekily at him and bit his lip as his eyes ran over Reggie's face.

Dorian piped in with eagerness in his tone "Well James was sorts correct. Didn't you see? No seat was emoty, it was really sold out. This was our first ever fully sold out show! Its our first tour for heaven's sake and we're halfway through."

Lyra just listened to the three boys rant and babble about the concert as she downed another bottle of water and stood up to get her phone. She quickly called Aleks, planning to tell him goodnight. She always tells him when their concerts end so he can stay awake to say goodnight.

She called his number as she stood a bit away from the others, but frowned as it went to voicemail. She tried again, but got the same outcome. She frowned and turned to the others "Can I maybe borrow ur phones? Aleks isn't picking up."

But before the guys could answer her, a knock on the door was heard. It was Nixie, he was standing at the door with a grim expression. James frowned and asked "Nixie? What's wrong?"

Nixie nervously glanced at all of them before setting his gaze on Lyra "I'm so sorry Lyra..."

Her frown deepend as she stepped closer to Nixie and pushed "What's wrong Nixie?"

"It's Aleks" Nixie fidgeted with his hands nervously as he explained "He's in the hospital Lyra, something happend." Instantly all the colour drained from Lyra's face as she stared at Nixie with fear.

Lyra stared out in front of her as she listened to Klaus making arrangements with his witches. She was aware of his glances, but ignored them as she was trying to figure out what to do next.....

A/N

Hi everyone, I am so sorry. But I am afraid that I will be discontinuing this book. Trust me when I started this book, I had so many ideas and things I wanted to do. But now after writing 14 (and like a half chapters), I messed up. The plot just isn't right for me, I can't find anything in me to continue and I realise that the whole reincarnation and changing almost everything is not my exact type of writing style. I am also struggling with my mental health a lot and it doesn't really help if I have the want to keep writing but just can't get anywhere.

I apologize to everyone who wanted to have this book continued, but I just can't do it.

However, I have started on this small story a while ago and I think im gonna publish the first few chapters soon. But I do warn, this will be a short TVD story. I will update it maybe once a week, but I will try and fight my mental issues enough just so u atleast have one finished TVD story of mine.

Lots of love,Deadlybookishwriter! <333