Here And Now (S.S)

2.134 "Let's Go"

News broadcaster"For more on this story as it breaks, stay tuned. The latest from Arkansas, where, in the middle of an extreme weather warning, a manhunt is underway near the Ouachita National Forest. Marty Hammond has fled authorities after allegedly causing a major accident on Route 70. Suspect has a previous DUI. They have yet to release a statement. But, as news of Hammond's substance abuse continues to unfold..."

I sighed annoyed "come on, Ric, turn that off"

Rayna breathed out annoyed " My head's about to explode."

Ric rolled his eyes and turned the TV off. 

I looked at her " Tell me... What are they like? The voices?"

Rayna answered exhausted " Confused. Hungry. Angry."

Me "But do you see them? Like, with actual visions?"

She shrugged "Pieces. All at once, overlapping."

I smirked. 

Rayna raised an eyebrow "Why are you smirking?"

i took my phone out "Because i've got an idea"

I turned my phone out and put a picture of Stefan on screen. 

Rayna asked confused "What are you doing?"

Me "Giving you something to focus on while I go through your head"

I put the phone in one of her hand and then grabbed her other hand "Here. Look into his eyes. Concentrate."

Rayna scoffed " How is this supposed to--"

I kneeled down in front of her, closed my eyes and got into her head. 

first i saw visions of the vampires being tortured in the Phoenix Stone. Then flashes of Stefan. A burning bus, followed by Stefan running through the woods toward the cabin. 

Me " Come on, Stefan, where are you?"

Stefan made the splint for his injured hand out of duct tape and a spoon, followed by a flash of Stefan holding up his shaking hand and noticing the tattoo by his thumb.

Rayna screamed in pain and it brought me back to reality. 

I panted "I saw trees, blood, fire, and an anchor-"

Ric "Wait, an anchor?"

Me " A tattoo on his hand. He's hurt. He's scared."

Alaric picked up the television remote, and replayed the news broadcast about Marty Hammond.

News Broadcaster"Hammond, a former merchant Marine, has been working for the charter bus company. They have yet to release--"

Alaric paused the DVR.

Me " I saw a burning bus. A merchant marine tattoo, a guy who saves a bunch of kids and then goes on the lam... I think this Marty Hammond is our guy."

I looked at Ric "call Damon"

I drove a hand through my hair. I was exhausted.

Ric "Can't you drive?"

I shook my head "I'm too weak"

He nodded. 

Me "And tell him to not screw it up"

--

I was laying on the sofa trying to get my strength back. Ric walked to me with a glass of blood in his hand and in the other his phone.