Summary: Set in S8. Kat survives a few years in the prison world and Kai. After escaping, she’s found by Damon. After they fix things between each other, she begins to start dying of old age, once again. Can he find a way to save her life, or will she die again? If she lives, what will ensue between them? Will they get back together like they should’ve done in 2x1?
I’m running out of time
I hope that I can save you somehow
If I—If I had superpowers
I’d save the world and you would be mine, mine
Have no fear, your hero is here
My super sense is tellin’ me that danger is near
I’m gettin’ close to you so I can watch your back
A villain’s on the loose and he’s ready to attack
But I’m not a superhero
I’m not that kinda guy
But I can save you baby
Give me a try
‘Cause I’m runnin’ out of time
It was a dismal night, as Damon walked through town. After what had all happened several years ago, he was alone, everyone else having either died or moved out of town. Even Elena had been gone for years. Despite the grief, he was glad for the peace.
Suddenly, he stopped, smelling the all too familiar scents of Katherine, human blood, and human. Then, looking around, he saw her on her back on the ground, injured, human, and not far from a streetlight pole. He also saw an ascendant not far from her.
He blurred to her side and knelt by her. He knew from her injuries and the ascendant that she’d had to deal with Kai. Considering she hadn’t been able to digest vampire blood when she’d been human last time though, he didn’t wanna try it. He knew he had to do something, though. She’d lost a lot of blood, was pale from blood loss, had an opened thigh artery, and an arrow protruding from her lower stomach. After the years Elena had spent as a doctor, he’d learned things. He knew she wasn’t doing well.
He took her jacket gently off and tied it around her thigh artery to try and stop her from bleeding out any further. He then pulled the arrow out and tossed it to the ground, before resting a hand on the side of her face.
“Stay with me, Katherine. You’re not dying tonight. Look at me.”
He gently slid an arm under her legs and another under her, supporting her head, as he gently pulled her into his arms and got to his feet.
“I’ve gotcha. You’re gonna be okay,” he assured her.
Half an hour later, he watched her be rushed down the hallway. Although he hated her for past things she’d done, nobody deserved to be treated the way Kai treated people. Not even Katherine herself. He hoped she’d be okay. She’d lost so much blood that he hadn’t been able to keep her awake long enough for him to get her to the hospital. Now, as she was rushed down the hallway, he knew she was in critical condition.
Several hours later, he was seated on her bedside, once she was in the recovery room. She’d be okay, but he now saw that she was dying. He noticed it from the last time she’d been human.
He rested a hand on the side of her face.
“Katherine, can you hear me? I need you to open your eyes,” he called to her. He didn’t want to go inside her head. He knew he didn’t have that right. He’d lost that right when he’d tormented her on her deathbed last time. That, and he feared what he might see if he did. “I’m right here, Katherine. You’re not alone,” he added truthfully, but also as an encouragement to her. He needed her awake so they could talk.
A few hours later, when she woke up, she saw Damon on her bedside, a hand on hers, as if he cared. She vaguely remembered him finding her and trying to save her life. She realized that he’d gotten her to the hospital, which had saved her life.
When she woke up, he gave a smile.
“Hey,” he greeted. “Feeling better?”
“Truthfully, I want to just sleep for an eternity, but I think I’ll be okay. Thanks. You saved me.”
She gave a smile, though it was weak, since she did feel weak still.
“Well, if you feel up for it, I’ll take you home. You may feel good now, but you’re clearly starting to die again. Don’t worry. This time, we’ll find a way to stop it.”
“Well, there’s one thing we didn’t try last time. I was too scared last time. I know a couple Quarter witches in New Orleans. We’ll need Davina. She’s the most powerful witch in the Quarter. I knew her when she was younger. We were almost like family. Kids have always been my weakness. For obvious reasons. If anyone can save me from this, it’ll be Davina,” she informed and explained to him.
Shortly after they got home, and she was settled in Damon’s bed, she talked to Davina. She remembered Katherine, so she agreed to look for a way to save her.
I know what I came to do
And I didn’t come to lose
So I’ll fight until you’re mine
And if trouble comes around
I won’t be backin’ down
Tonight
If you’re in danger
I’m here to save ya
That’s what I’m made of
Give you my superluv
Can’t you see
That you’re my lover
We’re meant to be
You’re like no other
So come with me
And say you’re mine
Don’t keep me waiting
‘Cause I’m runnin’ out of time
I know what I came to do
And I didn’t come to lose
So I’ll fight until you’re mine
And if trouble comes around
I won’t be backin’ down, tonight
If you’re in danger
I’m here to save ya
That’s what I’m made of
Give you my superluv
If you’re in danger
I’m here to save ya
That’s what I’m made of
Give you my superluv
If You’re in danger
I’m here to save ya
That’s what I’m made of
Give you my superluv
If you’re in danger
I’m here to save ya
That’s what I’m made of
Give you my superluv
If you’re in danger
I’m here to save ya
That’s what I’m made of
Give you my superluv
Weeks passed with her dying and Damon being there for her. Davina worked diligently to save her, where she was in New Orleans, and, at last, found a spell that reversed it. And so, Katherine lived and Damon and Kat got back together.
And all you really need
Has been right in front of you this whole time
And I—I didn’t need no super powers
I saved the world and now you are mine
Now you’re mine
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