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Is there any version of this plan where you’re not worried about me?

Probably not.

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stefan understood his nephew's concerns ; a part of him wanted to promise that everything would be okay , that no one else would be taken . yet , he couldn't make promises when he himself was devoid of answers about the chaos unfolding around them . " i know it's hard but we're going to get through this , " stefan assured , his words as much a conviction for himself as they were meant to be for his nephew .

gray watched his uncle and sighed a little before shrugging. "I dunno... I mean uncle jer and sarah are missing but not our immediate family... but it's just strange... wondering if another wave of people are gonna disappear... or if mom or dad or you are gonna be next... "gray admitted.

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stefan nodded , not giving it much thought . " did they mention what it's about ? " he inquired , curiosity moved through his thoughts . it had been a long day and an even longer week , so stefan wasn't aware of reagan academic grades . " i'm hopeful , " he said with a hint of optimism , but his mind was bracing for the worst - case scenario .

The girl nodded, "I suppose, but you'll need to see one of my teachers first, since mom isn't around," she muttered, aware of the hurdle of getting a parental signature for campus approval. If her dad were to sign, he might discover her failing grades. Nevertheless, she greeted the task with a smile of eagerness, "I can do that. Do you think we'll have answers soon?" she inquired, meeting his gaze with a gentle expression. "They've got to turn up soon."

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stefan: there has to be something bonnie stefan: people don't just disappear

bonnie: not yet and that's what's bothering me . bonnie: when i try to do a location spell i get noting. bonnie: the item just hovers above the map like ... like they aren't anywhere?

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the sight of cami instilled stefan with hope ; the missing weren't lost , merely taken . yet , the burning question persister : how had she arrived here , and where were the others ? " so , you don't remember anything ? " stefan inquired , concern lacing his tone . the ex-ripper hadn't laid eyes on caroline for days and couldn't help but wonder if his wife was among the missing . " you must have some answers , cami . . anything ? " he implored , his voice a mixture of desperation and urgency . stefan was aware that cami was hardly in any state to provided answers , yet time was a luxury they couldn't afford .

open starter: plot drop #001memoriall ocation: garden district, lafayette cemetery. @inaducursehqstarters

Camille's eyes stung as she squinted to see beyond the flashing blue and red lights ahead. She could faintly see the others gathering together in the cemetery, for what purpose she couldn't have known. The passage of time over the last few weeks meant nothing, she had no recollection of why she was now standing barefoot and watching the ceremony from afar. "I...don't know why I'm here." her voice hoarse. "It feels as though I was sleeping for what seemed like such a long time and I just found my way here somehow." she spoke not taking her eyes off the scene in front of her. The emotions on her face confused as she tried to make sense of things.

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open: @ofniightshade

stefan: bonnie . stefan: do you know what's going on?

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"they believe the answers lie in the cemetery , " he disclosed , providing another piece of the puzzle so she would know everything he knew at that moment , " i'll give you more updates as they come , " he promised , understanding that they were in the same predicament . with caroline missing , stefan understood exactly how rebekah felt .

rebekah’s eyes narrowed in concern, her worry for her loved ones evident in every line of her face. “stefan,” she began, her voice low but fierce, “we can��t afford to wait idly by, hoping for updates.” she took a step closer, her gaze unwavering. “i need you to promise me that if you hear anything—anything at all—you’ll let me know immediately. we’re in this together, and every second counts.” her tone softened slightly, the urgency giving way to a plea. “we can’t lose hope now. we need every piece of the puzzle..”

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stefan stumbled upon the oldest hybrid . in the past , the salvatore brother would have pointed fingers at the mikaelsons for whatever was happening , but this time it was different . " please tell me you know what's happening , here ? " he implored as he approached niklaus . " the dead coming back is one thing , but now people are vanishing . . and i can't find my wife anywhere , ' he said , his voice tinged with concern and worry , before anger moved to the surface .

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time was slipping through his fingers like sand in an hourglass, each grain marking a moment lost. klaus moved with purpose through the crowded streets, the noise of the city a mere hum against the storm raging in his mind. his thoughts were singular, focused on one task as he pulled out his phone, his fingers moving swiftly over the screen.

klaus: is she missing too?

the words were sharp, cutting through the air with the weight of the question they both dreaded. they knew precisely who she was, the one whose absence could shake even the foundations of the immortal. as he waited for a reply, klaus's mind churned, dark thoughts weaving a tapestry of anger and frustration. how many had been taken? how had they all been so blind? the answer was almost certainly hidden in the folds of magic, a veil that had clouded their vision until it was too late.

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stefan was trailing behind , sensing that the young mikaelson male failed to grasp the gravity of the unfolding events in the city . " i've heard your father returned , but not everyone has been so fortunate , " he responded .

Theo's annoyance was palpable as he snapped at the older male figure, his words laced with impatience. "Well, you're on your own then," he said with a shrug, dismissing the situation with a carefree attitude. "They normally show up in a day or two anyway," Theo added casually, displaying a sense of confidence in the eventual resolution of the matter.

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" you will? " stefan mused . the youngest salvatore of his generation was relived when reagan choose to stay with him during these trying times . however , the ex ripper , was concerned about his daughter becoming entangled in the chaos surrounding the recent disappearances . " we're still looking for answers about what's going on , but if you want to help maybe you can do some research for me , and let me know how many cemeteries are in the city . " he took his daughter up on her offer , yet trying to keep her safe at the same time .

Reagan felt a pang of guilt knowing that the people they loved were missing, understanding the worry that burdened her father. She knew it would be best to return home. "I'll come back home," she replied quietly, though she was aware that her deteriorating grades might ultimately force her to leave college. Despite this, she was not yet ready to share this truth with her father. "I can help you look for her if you want," she offered with a nonchalant shrug.

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to say he was worried would have been an understatement , yet the former ripper didn't want to burden grayson with his concerns . a short sigh escaped his lips as his green eyes shifted towards his nephew . " how are you managing all of this ? " he inquired .

grayson glanced up to his uncle and shrugged a little. "It's fine... I don't startle to easily now... and I'm okay... just trying to find anything that could help uncle jer and aunt sarah.." he admitted. He shook his head. "No I've not seen them in a few days.." he admitted.

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" well i would never refuse hope mikaelson's help, " he reflected , before inhaling . it had been a long time since stefan had teamed up with the mikaelson's , so being around hope was somewhat reminiscent of the time he had gone on rescue missions with her parents . it was comforting to know that hope inherited her mother's penchant for protecting others. "

"Maybe if we worked together, we could find some answers," Hope Mikaleson replied with a shrug of her shoulders. She hoped that with her help now, they might uncover the answers they were looking for.

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stefan had known bonnie for a long time , yet the witchcraft aspect of her life remained unclear to him . however , this lack of understanding did not diminish the sense of relief he felt knowing that they were all actively working to rescue the people he cherished . " it's worth a shot , " he conceded . if this was their only lead , stefan was prepared to fight tooth and nails for it . he exhaled a resigned " okay , " acknowledging his reliance on bonnie for help . in some ways , it felt like nothing had changed ;; he was always counting on bonnie to extricate him and his brother from their troubles . " we'll try your way first , " he agreed .

"I'm glad to know shes a witch who knows her stuff. Being as though we don't know what's out there...it's better to have higher numbers here." she smiled finally feeling as though they were getting somewhere. "It couldn't hurt to try there first...I mean if there is going to be spiritual anchor they might need some ancestral grounds to start it." she shrugged. "It seems like our best hope at this point, see if Bonnie could meet us over there to look for more clues."

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dark brows crinkled over deep forest-green hues as he watched rebekah stepping out of her vehicle with determined strides . the urgency in her voice stuck a chord with him, affirming that they were both in dire straits . " bonnie and davina are working on it , but i haven't received any updates , " stefan responded.

𝐎𝐏𝐄𝐍. ⸺ ( @inaducursehqstarters ) setting: the missing;; part one: behind the black horizon location: downtown

Rebekah stormed out of the compound like a bat out of hell, barely aware of where she was headed. The adrenaline surged through her, driving her faster with every step. Her family had been unusually quiet, far too quiet for her liking. Whispers of people vanishing twisted her thoughts, worry gnawing at her. Her brothers, her sisters—did she believe anyone could actually overpower them? No, yet somehow, dark forces always seemed to find a way.

She tore down the street with reckless abandon, or so it would appear to a human. For Rebekah, it was controlled precision, a skill honed over centuries. That precision had her red corvette screeching to a halt, eyes locking onto a figure that looked far too familiar. The car was barely in park when she sped towards them, desperation lacing her voice. "Is there any word about anyone—please, tell me!"

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" yeah , " he exhaled , a hopeful note in his voice . " i actually wouldn't have been here if it wasn't for her . . so , yeah , i can check to see if she can help us on this . " stefan recalled that the anchor served as a gateway to the other side , barring any supernatural beings from crossing over to peace . as he understood it , the seer could only communicate what she saw from her visions , which were not meant for her own interpretation but rather as guidance for her clients to decipher . " you think so ? " he asked , a hint of uncertainty in his voice as davina brought up the cemetery . " yeah , i'll call her now . "

Davina wasn't thrilled with marching to the ancestors or anyone else for that matter. It had been a long time since she did any sort of sacred ground magic often looking to using enchanted objects or strengthening her power from within. "I've met Bonnie before, do you think she will help us? I don't know if I like the idea of using another witch as an anchor but maybe she has another clue." Davina spoke. Ever since her Coven tried to do the harvest rituals, as well as her own sacrifices, Davina promised to never do the same to another witch. She listened intently as Stefan told her what Alisha said, never understanding why she couldn't simply tell them what to do. "Music never dies...New Orleans....spirits rise...the cemetery?" she questioned looking up at Stefan. "It has to be...can Bonnie meet us over there?"