Hi everyone! So I know this idea has been done…but I have never done it before so I thought I would give it a try and hope that people will read it!
My story takes place sometime after Jenna and John's funerals in season 2. Elena somehow wakes up in 1864. She meets both Salvatore brothers. There is no Katherine (though she may come into play at some point.) So, Damon and Stefan are both human.
So here is Chapter 1…I really hope you enjoy it!
Chapter 1 - Mr. Salvatore
I was just coming out of a deep sleep, my eyes were still closed and I wasn't one hundred precent awear yet. I felt cold, I felt like I was lying on something damp and hard. Something rubbed against my nose and it itched. I brought my hand to my face to move it away and woke up institly when I realized I was outside and on the ground. I sat up and looked around. It looked like The Quary but…different.
I stood up and started to walk. I kept going over in my head if anything weird happened before I went to sleep last night. The last I could remember was taking a shower, putting on my pajams (which I was now cursing the shorts and tank top), getting into bed and going to sleep.
I heard a noise coming from the right of me. I didn't know what I should do, so I walked towards it. Before I could see the person riding I saw the horse. 'A horse?' I said to myself. 'When was the last time there was a horse in Mystic Falls?' Maybe I was dreaming, so I pinched myself on my arm…nothing. I tried again on my leg…nothing…except now the horse and the rider were a little closer to me. I moved out of the way slightly so I wasn't standing directly in the horses route. I had to blink a few times before I could believe who was riding the horse. It was Damon. But he looked different. He had curly hair and was wearing period clothing. 'It's not possible. I couldn't have woken up in another time.' I said to myself. Though I should have learned by now that what I thought may have been impossible is infact very possible.
Damon stopped and immeditaly looked down at his hands. I now knew for sure this wasn't the 21st century. The Damon I knew wouldn't look away if I was naked let alone in shorts and a tank top.
"Excuse me Miss." He said in a nervous tone that I have NEVER heard from Damon Salvatore before. "Are you OK?"
"I am not sure." I answered slowly. "I am not really sure how I got here." I answered truthfully.
"Where are you from, Miss?" He asked still looking away.
I knew I couldn't tell him the future so I went with a little white lie. "I'm not sure." I said quietly.
Damon took off his coar and held it out to me. "Please take this." He said.
I slowly walked closer to him and the horse and took the coat from him. "Thank you very much." I slid my arms through the coar sleves and pulled it around me before quickly smelling it. It smelled like Damon.
Damon got off his horse and finially looked at me but made sure to just look at my face. "May I take you back to my family's home? I am sure one of my mother's old dresses will fit you for now."
"Thank you." I replied with a smile.
Damon helped me up on his horse. "Would you rather ride side-sattle, Miss?" he asked looking at my awkwardly.
"No, I am fine like this." I replied. Damon led the horse around so we were facing the direction he came from. "Do you live far?"
"Not too far Miss."
"Elena." I said. "My name is Elena…" I stopped because I couldn't say Gilbert. Damon and Stefan knew the Gilberts so I thought fast. "Elena Saltzman."
"It's nice to meet you Miss Saltzman. I am glad you remember your name. I am Damon Salvatore."
"It is nice to meet you Mr. Salvatore, thank you for being so kind to me." It felt odd to me to address Damon so formally but I figured that until I figured out what was going on I should just play along.
After a little while we arrived at the Salvatore estate. Stefan had showed me the location when we first met. It was a beautiful house.
Damon helped me down from the horse. My father won't be home until dinner but I will show you some clothes you can dress in. I walked through the small white gate and headed up the portch. Damon opened the front door and allowed me to enter before him. He was such a gentleman, I was knew I was really going to like old fashion Damon.
When we were both in the house Damon turned to the women wiping off an end table.
"Can you please help Miss Saltzman. She needs a dress. I am sure one of my mother's would suit her."
"Are you sure she won't mind?" I asked.
"My mother passed away some time ago." Damon said moving his eyes to the floor.
"Oh, I am so sorry." I said. I knew their mother had died but I wasn't sure when, then again I wasn't sure 'when' I was.
I followed the women upstairs to a huge bedroom. She showed me a closet full of dresses. They were beautiful. I always like the old fashion dresses. I picked out a blueish one and laid it on the bed. I slid off Damon's coat. Then I realized women used to have people help them get dressed. I sighed and continued getting undressed. I quickly got the dress on and turned around so she could assist with closing up the back of the dress.
After she was done she grabbed a brush and ran it through my messsy hair. Then she picked up a beautiful haircomb and pulled back some of my hair.
"Thank you." I said politley.
"Mr. Salvatore will be in the sitting room." She said as she exited the room. "I will take you there."
She took me to the sitting room and then left, probably to get back to work.
"Miss Saltzman." Damon said as he stood up.
"You don't have to call me that." I said with a smile.
"So, is Miss Elena exceptable then?" He asked as he motioned me to take a seat on the chair next to him.
"Of course. Thank you again for letting me borrow this dress."
"You look beautiful in it."
I looked down and blushed slightly. "You live with your father?" I asked trying to move the subject to a more comfortable subject.
"Yes, and my yonger brother." He paused for a moment. "Are you hungry? I could arange for some Tea and sandwiches."
"That would be wonderful." I said realizing for the first time that I was in fact starving.
Damon got up and walked out of the room for a minute, probably to tell the maid that we wanted some refreshments. I was getting lost in my thoughts. What was I going to to tonight. I wasn't sure if inviting a stranger to stay with you was something that happened in the 1800's especially a widower and his two sons.
"Are you OK?" Damon asked.
I must have not noticed him returning. "Yes….well not really I am just a little confused and worried. I mean I have no idea where I am supposed to me or how I got here."
"I am sure you will remember soon." He said with a reassuring smile. Even human Damon made me feel safe, like everything would be OK. The maid brought in a tray with a teapot, two tea cups, a plate with a few sandwiches and napkins. She set it on the table in between the chair I was sitting on and the chair Damon was sitting on. "Thank you." Damon said politely. He poured some tea into my cup then his own. "Is there anything you remember, besides your name?" He asked as he offerd me a sandwich.
"No, not really." I lied. I figured lying and saying I don't remember was better then making up some big long fake story that I would have to remember later when I met his father.
"I will talk to my father about you staying here until you remember more about where tou are from. We have a loft in the barn that has a cot so I will stay there and you can take my room." He offered.
"No, you don't have to give up your room for me. I don't mind sleeping in the barn."
Damon laughed before taking a sip of his tea. "Miss Elena, I could not allow you to sleep on the uncomfortable cot in the cold barn."
"It is not fair for you to have to suffer in the cold. Prehaps your brother would allow you to stay in his room." I sugested.
"My brother and I don't see eye to eye all the time." He said slowly. I heard the front door close and Stefan walked into the room. "Stefan." Damon said not too loudly. "This is Miss Elena Saltzman." Damon said introducing me. "Miss Elena, this is my brother Stefan Salvatore."
"It's nice to meet you Mr. Salvatore." I replied.
"Likewise Miss." Stefan said with a slight nod of his head.
"Is Father home?" Stafan said redirecting his attention to Damon.
"No, he will be gone until dinner."
Stefan nodded his head. "It is a beautiful day Miss Saltzman, would you like to take a walk in the garden?" Stefan asked.
"I am having tea with Da…Mr. Salvatore." I said catching myself before saying Damon. "Maybe some other time." I added to sound more polite.I don't know why but I would much rather spend time getting to know this side of Damon then to hang out with 1864 Stefan. I am not sure if I should feel bad for that since stefan is my boyfriend, I am not sure what the rules are for time traveling so I am just going with my gut.
"Yes, of course." He said before leaving.
Damon was quiet for a few minutes after Stefan left. "How is your tea?" He asked.
"Very good, and the sandwiches are delicious." I replied.
"I am glad that you are enjoying them. And thank you for staying to finish tea with me rather then going on a walk with my brother."
I smiled before taking a sip of my tea. "Prehaps you and I could take a walk in the garden?"
"I would be delighted to accompany you on a walk Miss Elena. We have a little while before my Father will be home. Would you like to go now?"
"Yes." I replied standing up.
Damon rushed to stand up too. "I will fetch you a shawl so you won't catch a chill." He said before leaving the room. A few minutes later he returned with a deep blue shawl. "I hope this is to your liking." He said as he handed it to me.
"Thank you. It is beautiful. Your mother had gorgeous clothing." I said as I wrapped the shawl around me. He dropped his eyes from mine, I could tell his mom was a sensitive subject and would remember not to bring her up again. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to upset you."
Damon gave me a small smile. "This way Miss Elena." He said as he led me out of the sitting room and out towards the back yard.
SO THIS IS MY NEW STORY. I REALLY HOPE YOU ENJOYED IT. THIS IS THE FIRST STORY I HAVE DONE IN A DIFFERENT TIME PERIOD AND I AM REALLY EXCITED ABOUT IT.
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