A/N: I hate long author's notes. THAT BEING SAID, here is one for you. SO, just a few things I would like to clear up from the get-go:
1) This is an AU where the TVD character are set into the misfits-verse. None of the misfits characters will be in this however, and you do NOT have to be a fan of Misfits to read this. It will make sense (I hope) and be enjoyable (I really hope) whether you've seen the show or not.
2) If you have seen Misfits, I'm basing this story on that plot, but I will only follow it loosely.
3) As you may or may not know, this story doesn't end well for all the characters. But despite that, it won't exactly have a "dark" tone. Like Misfits, all the bad stuff is made lighter by the humor and reckless fun.
4) The writing of the characters in this story will be very reminiscent of what they were like in season 1 of TVD (i.g. Caroline as snarky, self-conscious and shallow, Damon as manipulative, mischevious and careless, Tyler as a douche, etc etc)
5) Some of the pairings in this story will be VERY CRACK.
6) If you've seen Misfits, then you know that the characters are a bit more, uh, what's the word I'm looking for here? Liberal? Reckless? Open minded? Whatever. So although the Mystic Gang will be in character, they will be involved in some things that TVD doesn't really explore (drugs, criminal activity, bisexuality). So yeah.
7) This is just a prologue! I wanted to jump straight in to their first day like Misfits does, but I thought you guys might like to see how all of the characters ended up there first. Enjoy!

Music: Graduation (Friends Forever) by Candice, and Echoes by The Rapture

"Ladies and gentlemen, I give you- the Mystic Falls High School graduating class of 2011!"

Time seems to slow down momentarily as Caroline Forbes throws her cap into the air and smiles broadly at the sky. She brings her gaze back down as two people ram into her and wrap their arms tightly around her. She looks fondly at the two brunettes hugging her and returns the gesture. Is this what it feels like to be on top of the world?

Stefan Salvatore scans the see of red gowns and smiling faces, and cannot help but smile himself when he spots his own group of friends, consisting of three giddy girls and two beaming boys. Stefan's not one for hugs, but when he gets pulled into the arms of the group, his grin grows even wider. This singular moment may be the happiest he's ever felt before.

Elena Gilbert smiles for a picture with her brother before being brought into a bone crushing embrace from her aunt. "I am so proud of you, Elena." She beams. "And I know your parents would be, too." A tear pricks at her eye and she looks at her family standing around her- her brother, her aunt, even her uncle- and the happiness on all their faces. What could possibly bring her down from this moment?

"Hey Donovan, you coming to the party tonight?" Tyler asks his friend. "Sorry man, we may be graduates, but I still gotta' work." Tyler nods and is pulled away by his mother, who sloppily kisses him on his cheek and holds him tight enough to suffocate him. "Ease up, Carol." His dad says. "If you break his arms, how is he supposed to drive that car we're taking him to get next week?" Tyler balks; is this real? Or is this just a dream?

After being congratulated by her father and her grams, Bonnie Bennett is pulled away by her cousin Lucy, who discreetly slips a bag of what looks to be green herbs into Bonnie's hand. Her eyes widen in shock, "Is this-" "Just a little graduation present, coz. It's a big day for you, celebrate the Bennett way," Lucy winks. Bonnie smiles and spots her friends in the distance, and her family not too far. This moment- it's perfect; and things will only get better from here on out. How could they not?

When the day ends, the booze comes out and the music gets loud. They drink. They dance. They laugh. The night couldn't be better.

As the night progresses and newly grads either pass out or clear out, Stefan, Bonnie, Elena, Tyler, and Caroline find themselves standing among the ruins of the wild night, adrenaline still pumping, thirst for fun still fresh.

"All the beer's gone." Bonnie frowns at the empty kegs. There is a collective groan of displeasure among the group.

Tyler smirks deviously, "I think I know where we can get some more."

They end up in Caroline's car; she drives as Stefan rides shotgun, with Tyler, Elena, and Bonnie pressed into the backseat of her tiny VW Bug. At 4 am, the streets are clear, which is lucky, considering Caroline's driving isn't at it's peak. The warm summer air flies over them as Bonnie reaches forward and let's down the convertible roof. She throws her head back and laughs, soaking in the blissful moment. Tyler stands up in his seat and howls at the sky, when Elena stands with him, they join hands to keep from falling over and howl together.

They end up at the Grille. Caroline and Bonnie stay in the car to keep watch there. Stefan stands at the back door as lookout while Elena and Tyler break in, hurriedly gathering arm fulls of alcohol from the stock room. They rush back outside and Stefan takes some of the load. They laugh when Elena drunkenly trips and drops one of her bottles as they make their way back around to the parking lot where the car is waiting.

But when they are met with the sight of painfully bright, blue, flashing lights, their laughter quickly dies out. And when they see Caroline and Bonnie standing there, panicked faces, with handcuffs around their wrists, Stefan drops all the bottles he's holding and they shatter on the pavement, creating a tiny river of booze that runs right to the black officer boots standing a few meters away.

"Shit."

"You said it kid."

The gavel hits the block and each of the five teens flinch from the sharp, piercing sound.

"Tyler Lockwood, you are hereby sentenced to court ordered community service, for underage drinking and possession of stolen alcohol."

"You can forget all about that car you were going to get. And don't think I'll be driving you to community service either. You can walk for all I care." His father's voice is hard and angry.

"Bonnie Bennett, you are hereby sentenced to court ordered community service for underage drinking, and possession of marijuana."

Her father says nothing, just nods his disappointed face and drives. When they get home, he announces that she won't be seeing her cousin Lucy again until he says otherwise.

"Elena Gilbert, you are hereby sentenced to court ordered community service for underage drinking and possession of stolen alcohol."

"I can't say I was any better when I was that young, but I still expected more from you. What kind of example are you setting for Jeremy?" her aunt says. "Your parents would be disappointed."

"Caroline Forbes, you are hereby sentenced to court ordered community service for underage drinking, and your driver's license has been revoked, for driving under the influence."

Fortunately, her father has already left town since graduation, but her mother is another story. She would almost rather listen to Liz Forbes lecture her than have the cold silence she is getting now.

"Stefan Salvatore, you are hereby sentenced to court ordered community service, for underage drinking, and possession of stolen alcohol."

Stefan has no parents to scold him, only an uncle who can do no more than let out a disappointed sigh. His brother, however, who is still in town for graduation, gives more. "I gotta say, Stef, I'm impressed. And everyone thought I was the bad brother." "Shut up, Damon."

A/N: Ta da! So now you know how they all ended up on probabtion and in community service. Now the fun can begin! Shoot me a review and stay tuned for Chapter One!