Summary:
Charlotte Wormwood always did as she was told. She never stayed out after dark and she never strayed outside of the Gate for she knew of the dangers that would await her. But as her twenty-first birthday approaches she realizes how tiresome she is of doing the same thing day in and day out. So she does the one thing she show to never do. Leave the gates behind her and face the Forbidden Forest. Only one person knew of what really waited her as soon as her feet crossed that boundry.
Damon Salvatore had already lost more then he could handle. He chose a life of solidarity when he left his brother eight months ago, only seeking company when he had needs. But he felt it wasn't enough anymore. If he couldn't be with Katherine for all of eternity he could be with someone else. He had spotted a girl a while back that reminded him of Katherine. She had the same curly, chocolate hair and the same wonderful physique. The only problem was he couldn't enter her town. He would just have to wait her out.
Author's Note: This is the first Vampire Diaries story I have posted on here so I would appreciate any feedback you could possibly give. Both good and bad. If you have any questions involving this story just ask them. I am more then willing to answer them. Just in case you haven't noticed this story takes place in 1865, a year after Damon is changed.
Disclaimer: I do N O T own Vampire Diaries. But I do own Wormwood and it's inhabitants. If you would like to use them, just ask. :)
Wormwood: population one-hundred and thirty-seven, made up of farmers, guards, students and the Council. But most importantly it held residency to two powerful witch families—the Sparks' and the Hale's. They had protected the citizens since the town was first established thirty years ago from what lies behind the brick walls and steel gates. Things you couldn't even dream of. Some people chose to ignore the things that go bump in the night. They chose to fight back.
From the outside Wormwood was the perfect little farming community. It never got too cold, so something was always in season and everybody owned at lest one type of farming animal. But on the inside, Wormwood was the perfect little fort. A barrier, set up by the aforementioned witches, kept out all supernatural beings and everybody owned at least one form of weaponry. The children were raised with the knowledge of the supernatural. In school they were taught not only arithmetics and literature, but how to defend themselves should they find themselves outside the Barriers, or should the creatures for their way inside. Walking outside of the Barrier should never happen without permission, which you were rarely granted. That knowledge is instilled in them from the day they are given birth to. If someone disobeyed this rule they would not be scored or lashed. What the Older Generation does is far worse punishment. They leave them to fend for themselves.
There is a cautionary tale told by both parents and teachers of a child of ten that ventured outside the Gate into the Forbidden Forest. It was morning by the time they realized he was gone, but they stilled had hope. So they sent a search party of eight out after the boy. Only three came back, and the child was never heard of again. Some say this a fictional tale made up to scare the children. Charlotte Wormwood might have been inclined to believe them if the small child had not been her mother and father's first born son.
Even with all this knowledge that the citizens of Wormwood held there were still some who wanted to leave their town of solace. Those who wanted freedom and were tired of the routine, no matter how safe it may be. Some people were just born for adventure, who thrived under pressure and laughed in the face of danger. Somewhere buried deep down Miss. Wormwood liked to believe she was one of those people.
End Notes: This is rather short, but this was just an introduction into the town and a very small introduction to the main original character-Charlotte. Tthe other chapters that follow it will be longer. I promise. The next chapter will be out Wednesday the fourth. There will be a regular updating pattern-Wednesday & Sunday-unless stated otherwise. If you like this story please keep and out on my other Vampire Diaries story that will be posted Tuesday. It follows the series and will also be a Damon Salvatore fanfiction. Now, put a review in the jar to feed the starving vampires. :D
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