Pairing: Damon and Elena I know it's not really showing in this chapter but im contemplating and how they will meet again and the reactions they will have.

Disclaimer: I do not own these characters but the story line is mixed with some other things I've read and a random idea I had along with t some of The Vampire Diaries. But I DO NOT OWN THE VAMPIRE DIARIES.

Rating: I rated it M just in case…

Enjoy…
Elena's POV

I've traveled to Spain, France, Germany, Bulgaria, Italy of course, and many other places. I've decided to come back to my hometown… Mystic Falls. When I left at first I made sure to inform Bonnie, Caroline, Jeremy, Alaric, Stefan. I didn't exactly inform Damon in person I sort of just left a note.

Damon's POV (Flashback)

Damon,

It's time took a vacation, Klaus is gone there aren't any more threats. I need to figure things out… I don't exactly know when I'll be coming back but I assure you I will see you again. After everything I just need time to think without any interruptions. But you and I both know that Mystic Falls isn't exactly a place to "think". I'll keep in contact when I can and I'll be safe, trust me. Don't do anything irrational while I'm "thinking". I know that's something selfish of me to ask but it's my only request. Please…

Until next time,

Elena

What the hell does she think she's doing? What a load of bull, Klaus isn't a threat? Ha! Time to think? Really she's going to use that the excuse? God couldn't she just talk to me and oh I don't know explain to me in person. She's a walking time bomb; any vampire would want a taste of her. You know her being a doppelganger and all. What if someone thinks she's Katherine, and they have some "unfinished business"? Forget it she wants time I'll give her time. I can't deal with worrying about this anymore. Time to go get drunk and get crazy.

Elena's POV (End of Flashback)

I haven't told anyone I'm coming back. I'm just going to get on a damn plane buy a nice expensive car and head to the grill. Grab a drink or something… Being a doppelganger doesn't just mean that I have special blood. I get to embrace sometime soon, hopefully. The reason why I went to Bulgaria was because I wanted to get more information about the Petrova's blood line. I only think I know more than I want to. The Petrova's were supposedly very wealthy people. Although Katherine's father was a vicious man he got the job done. And hell getting the job done wasn't always easy. He knew all about the supernatural and that whole complex story. You see Katherine wasn't as smart as she lets on to be.

She transitioned into a vampire when she could have just embraced. When I embrace I'll be stronger than the Original family stronger. You think Klaus is strong? Wrong! I'll also be stronger than any witch too. Someone or something came after me while I was getting my information. You know since I'm always wanted now. I got the hell out of there, so much for my vacation. Gotta go home and face all of the lovely problems... One thing I do know is I brought more luggage than I came here with.

Arriving in Mystic Falls wasn't as cheery as I wanted it to be. But nothing's going to be the same anymore. I was waiting outside for someone to hold my name up on a card. Ah there is Jeffery "Hey long time no see! Happy to see me?" I asked. He blinked his eyes a few times in disbelief. He cleared his throat "Um Miss. Gilbert you look nice… lets head to the car." I thanked him. He grabbed my luggage and started walking and said "I thought you wouldn't be coming back this early it's only been 3 years. Any reason you came back?" Hm how do I tell him? "Yeah I didn't think I would be coming back this early either. I feel a bit homesick. You know?" He nodded. I got in the car and just looked out the window it was going to be about a half hour drive. I do wonder how I'm going to tell everyone I mean it's going to be a lot. Especially Damon I mean like he's going to want to know everything. Even the part about who I chose.

Thirty Minutes Later

I step out of the car and my house never really changed. First thing I have to do is put down a damn spell to make all vampires invited in are not invited in. Little plus side before you embrace means you can do a few simple spells. I pour a combination of salt, sage, and a few other things together in a big ass bowl. I chant the words Befrien Sie die Einladung des bösen. Which means rid the invitation of the evil. I feel the shiver in me confirming the spell worked. I walk in the house drop all my things off and I put on a nice outfit. I put on a black pair of skinny jeans, black high heels, and black shirt. Along with a crop jacket that's a calm shade of purple that paired with one of my family heirlooms necklaces. It looks a little old fashioned and all but it's perfect for me.

I step outside and see the black Ducati I ordered to be dropped off at my house. I should have worn my motorcycle outfit. Oh well I just won't go that fast not like it will harm me. The grill is only like two minutes away. All right here goes nothing. I hop on and go not caring about putting a helmet on. I park my Ducati and head to the grill. I walk inside and I notice some glances of shock and some smitten glances. I walk straight to the bar get a bourbon on the rocks. I take it and head to a dark corner not wanting to be exactly noticed. I saw Stefan walk in and glance around. It's like he knew something was different or he was waiting for something or someone. His eyes shot to me his eyes had a little bit of hope and anger? I think so... Crap he is coming my way. I didn't plan a speech or something poetic to say oh well.

"Well hello Stefan, it's been a while… kind of." I drowned another glass of Bourbon.

Stefan shot questions... as usual. "Where have you been for the past two years? Do you have any idea what has happened? Elena was it that hard to need two years to "think"? This has impacted Damon-"

"I think I know the consequences of my actions Stefan. I don't need you of all people telling me off. The past two years I've been you know… Everywhere. I do know what's happened I'm not deaf or blind. Yeah it was hard that's why it took two years. This has impacted Damon? Ha it's impacted me more than you'll ever know. I know more than I let on, now Stefan proceed." I snapped I didn't usually do this but it's just constant anxiety and problems here. The solution is why I have my lovely Bourbon with me or around me all the time. It just hasn't kicked in full effect yet. They say diamonds are a girl's best friend, but that's bullshit. Bourbon all the way.

"I'm just surprised to see you back this late kind of. If you want to know Damon is in the Boarding House. I am surprised Bonnie didn't tell me you came back. She wanted to see you again so bad." Stefan said.

"Well Stefan me living up to my higher expectations means that I can put myself under your radar and be standing right in front of you. That's a long story for another day, month, year, maybe a century. See you when I see you." I got off my stool and started walking until Stefan caught up with me.

"You will explain all of this now." He sternly stated that.

"Well Stefan it's not safe here. At all you know ears are everywhere. How do you think I hear you? My place is better, Trust me." With that I got on my Ducati and he headed to my house.

Author's note: This is my very first fan fiction ever. I wasn't sure how long fan fictions normally are. I have a few ways to go from here. But suggestions or any comments will be appreciated immensely.