Lion Rose - Night Light [1] (A Gilbert twin story)

Family Ties - He Bites

Leo was on the couch in the living room of the Boarding house when his little brother goes to leave to the party but, is stopped near the door by Zach

"That was his favorite scotch. I'm sorry, I thought it would work." He ears him say and smiles at how naive Zach was being

"I wasn't counting on it." Stefan clarifies

"You knew it would fail?" Zach asks and Leo could hear the surprise in his voice

"Did what I wanted. It lowered his guard. He won't expect me to try again so soon." Stefan explains

"It's all part of a bigger plan" Leo informs walking into the hall, Zach nods seemingly relived

Zach turns back at Stefan holding up a really small container with liquid vervain in it "I doubled what I put in the scotch." He says handing it to Stefan

He nods and turns to leave "god luck" Leo says playfully heading back to the couch

Eve and Bonnie were in Elena's bedroom giving the finishing touches on their looks on the mirror over the dresser

"Okay I'm ready" Eve announces clapping her hands together with a grin

Bonnie turns to her "Me too" she says while nodding "I get the car and you get Elena" she says grabbing her clutch from the bed and walking away

Her twin was in the bathroom so Evangeline walks in that direction stopping at the door. Eve looks at her sister, standing still, staring at the pocket watch in her hand "Go give it to him" she says knowing that that was what she was thinking of doing

Elena looks up at her twin "What about Mrs. Lockwood?" she asks

Eve shrugs "We'll figure something out" she says smiling, extending her arm in her direction

Elena smiles and takes Eve's hand letting her guide her into the corridor. They stop in front of Jeremy's bedroom door and Eve slightly nudges her twin forward. Elena opens the door slowly and takes a couple steps inside putting the watch in Jeremy's desk. She stood there for a moment but he didn't look her way so, she walked out of the room with a sigh, closing the door behind her. Eve was still waiting outside and, when she saw the sad look on her twin's face she reaches forward rubbing her arm in a comforting manner while they go outside to meet Bonnie.

When they arrived at the Lockwood residence, to attend the Founder's Party, there was already a long line at the door to greet the hosts. Stefan was already there waiting for Elena near the parking lot.

After a couple of minutes of waiting in line they were finally on the front steps. Caroline and Damon were a couple of people in front of them and were already inside by the time that they finally made it to the door

"M'Lady" Eve jokes offering her arm to Bonnie

Bonnie locks her arm with her friend laughing "Oh" she jokes bringing her hand to her chest "you're so kind" she adds making Eve laugh

"Hi, Mayor Lockwood" Elena says waving at him

"Hey, guys, come on in." he greets gesturing for them to come in

"Thank you." Stefan says politely when he and Elena step forward

Eve and Bonnie were the next in line and followed them "Evangeline, Bonnie you two look stunning" Mrs. Lockwood compliments making both girls turn to her. Eve silently thank God that she had to greet Carol instead of the Mayor

Bonnie smile "thank you Mrs. Lockwood" she says

"You look beautiful as well" Eve adds complementing Carol that opens a wide smile