Author's Note: So this is a new story of mine which will probably be my main focus at the moment as I'm thinking of putting "A Missing Flame" on hold as atm I'm in a different place and not quite ready to continue with the story. I think also that fan support has played a part in my decision. I really hope people enjoy this story and please review to let me know your opinion of the story so far. My goal for this chapter is hopefully to get 3-5 reviews if I'm really lucky. I'm also co-writing this story with my beta mika-faberryluver4395.

Disclaimer: I don't own GLEE or TVD!

Chapter 1 of: Broken Hearts and Empty Souls.

Rachel Berry glanced at her reflection in the mirror and sighed, this was as good as it would ever get she thought. She was wearing her typical sweater with a skirt and knee high socks. Her dads were both out on their business trips leaving her on her own yet again... Same letter, same amount of money and same phone calls from them, pretending that they actually cared about her. She checked her watch and was relieved; she still had time to walk to school before school started. She didn't want to mess up her perfect attendance record. As she walked down the stairs with her bag she glanced at the note on the fridge and knew the letter off by heart, her dads always wrote the same messaged on each letter,

Dear Princess,

Your father and I are on a business trip together and should be back in 3 months. There is money in the account and don't be afraid to call us if you need anything. We'll be back soon and please keep the house in order.

Love Daddy and Papa.

Rachel headed outside and made sure she locked the front door before proceeding with her walk to William McKinley High school in the freezing cold weather. Oh well she thought, at least it keeps me in shape. She hummed under her breath as she approached the front gates of the school, it was her first day back to school after the break and she had this weird feeling in the pit of her stomach... Something seemed off and she was anxious to find out what. She nervously walked through the halls and groaned when she saw Jocks coming her way with the Slushies. No not today, she thought. She had forgotten her extra set of clothes!

"Welcome back Loser! Miss us?" A jock yelled as the halls erupted into a fit of laughter.

She ached in pain as she was continually shoved into a row of lockers by multiple jocks and closed her eyes as she expected to be shoved once more, her body trembling in anticipation as she waited for her body to connect with the lockers...

"What do you think you're doing?" An unknown voice yelled as the halls were dead silent. Rachel opened her eyes as she looked at the 3 new students; the brunette girl had guided her to the nearest bathrooms as the yelling got louder.

"He asked you a question, now answer it!" A louder voice boomed as the jocks stood frozen in their place, no one had ever questioned them before.

"Are you alright?" The brunette asked as she looked at Rachel with concern, the same thoughts were running through the mystery girl's mind, what is going on in this school? She silently prayed to herself that she would never have to experience what that poor girl had gone through.

"Yeah I'm fine, don't worry about me though, I'm used to it. I was lucky today; there were only a few jocks." Rachel's voice quietened at the end of the sentence and anger raged in the mysterious girl.

"I'm Elena Gilbert." The mystery girl revealed her name as she held out her hand in a friendly manner.

"Nice to meet you Elena Gilbert, I'm Rachel. Rachel Berry." Rachel smiled at Elena before walking over to the sink to try and rinse out the slushy. She wasn't as lucky as she thought she was as most of the slushy had all ruined her sweater.

"Out of all the days for this to happen, I forgot my spare slushy attack clothes." Rachel groaned as she sank down against the wall with her head, in her hands.

"Rachel... How often does this happ-..." Elena was cut off by the two mysterious guys from before opening the bathroom door.

"Are you okay?"

"Yeah I'm fine... You don't need to worry about me though. This happens on a daily basis and there is nothing I can do about it but shrug it off and take it in my stride." Rachel gave them a weak smile as she stood up and flinched in pain. The bruises were already showing on her arms and legs.

"You shouldn't have to put up with this..." The shorter of the two men stated, he had dark hair and blue eyes that drew Rachel in immediately.

"Well this is my life and there is nothing I can do about it." Rachel gave Elena a little wave as she began to walk out the door.

"Wait!" A voice called out and Rachel immediately came to a halt with a curious glance evident on her face.

"Allow me to introduce myself, I'm Stefan Salvatore and this is my older brother, Damon Salvatore." The taller brother of the two smiled warmly at her and Rachel couldn't help but blush and she felt Damon's eyes on her.

"Look it was great meeting you but I've got to get to class."

"Your clothes are ruined Rachel! Look I'm sure we have something in the car so Damon will go and check." Elena stated with a grin as she ignored Damon's eye roll, this was not the time for his sarcastic ways.

"Look you don't need to help me... I'm worthless and you've already ruined your reputation by being seen with me."

"Rachel you shouldn't be treated like that, no one ever deserves that kind of treatment which is why we want to help you... Be your friend." Stefan added slowly as he could see Damon already walking back with a pair of sweats in his hand.

"These will be a bit big on you but at least it's something." Damon stated awakardly as he handed the clothes to Rachel. It made him wonder what the hell was going on in this school.

"Thank you, no one has ever done this for me." Rachel said sadly as she walked inside an empty stall and changed into the clothes. She knew they must have been Damon's by the strong smell of cologne. She stepped out the stall and was met with the friendly smiles from Elena and Stefan.

"So, you're new here? If you'd like, I could help you pick up your time table and show you your locker." Rachel questioned shyly and waited for their reaction.

"That would be great Rachel." Elena added warmly as she followed Rachel.

-10 Minutes later...

"Thanks so much Rachel." Elena stated as she stood at her new locker waiting for the bell to ring before her first class.

"No problem..." Rachel gave her a sad smile as she tried to ignore the stares and whispering surrounding her.

Life would continue on as per usual, she was nothing... Friends or not, Rachel Berry would always be a loser and her life would continue on as per usual. She shook her head as the tears threatened to fall, no one would ever want her or at least that is what she thought...