Outside the rain hit the earth, the moon lighting up the night. That was all she had known. She walked by the light of the moon, the sunlight burned her skin. Mystic Falls had been a foreign place for years. She had stayed away until now. Now she walked through the familiar forest, in the rain.

She knew she'd need to find a secluded place before the sun would peek its rays over the dark skies. The first place she could think of were the 1000 year old caves her and an old friend would hide in. A smile crept onto her lips as she thought about her past. As she found her way into the cave she pulled her backpack open, wrapping a blanket around her shoulders. Though she knew she couldn't get cold the comfort of the blanket was still there. She'd wake in the next night fall and begin her exploring.

"Damon, let's go!" Stefan called out. He knew his brother wouldn't move any faster, so the effort of his voice was wasted., yet he continued. "We still have to pick up Elana."

"I know, I know. It takes time for me to look this good, but damn..I always look good." Damon smiled. "This party better be fun. I'm in need of a good time. " Stefan rolled his eyes in annoyance at his brother. They exited their big mansion of a house, as the sun sunk beneath the surface.

After picking up Elana they drove to the Lockwood house where music played and drinks were passed. "Well, I'm gonna go find a glass of whatever will knock me out. You two do what you do." Damon separated himself from Stefan and Elana, grabbing a glass of champagne as it passed him. "Now to find a date to take home." A smile crept onto his face as he scanned the party. A face in the crowd caught his eye.

Her piercing dull grey eyes sparkled by the light that bounced off her long brown curls. Damon pushed through the crowd to stand by her. "You're a new face." He smiled.

"That could be because I'm new in town." She didn't look at Damon as she spoke, she just turned and walked away.

"Oh come on, at least tell me your name."Damon caught up to her, still wearing a flirtatious smile. "I'll tell you mine." He stuck out his hand. "Damon Slavatore." Slowly, she took his hand.

"Lissie Rhodes."

"It's very nice to meet you, Lissie. Can I get you a drink?" Damon could tell by her eyes that she hesitated, but reluctantly nodded her head. "What will be your poison this evening?"

A smile spread across her lips. "Surprise me."

"Will do." Damon turned to the crowd, making his way to the bar.

"Who were you talking to?" Caroline bobbed up beside him.

"Since when are you keeping tabs on me?" Damon searched the table for the drink he wanted.

"Since you lied to Stefan about the sire bond. Answer my question." Caroline crossed her arms.

"New girl in town, her name's Lissie. I would give you more information but I'll know more by tomorrow, like her bra size."

"You're disgusting." Caroline glared at him.

"I try." Damon turned back to make his way through the crowd to Lissie. As he turned he faced Klaus. "Looks like your boyfriend's back." Damon winked at Caroline.

"Seriously?!" Caroline groaned. Ignoring her complaints, Damon found Lissie.

"So, tell me about yourself, Lissie." Damon handed her the drink he had discovered at the bar.

"What would you like to know, Mr. Salvatore?" She smiled, taking a sip of the drink.

"What brings you to Mystic Falls?" Around them people laughed and drank. Instead of answering, Lissie looked down at the soft grass lite up by the lights from the Lockwood house. With her head slightly tilted she heard the soft voice, one she hadn't heard in a long time. He spoke to a blonde headed girl, the same one she had seen Damon speaking to at the bar. He had a sparkle in his eye, she could tell that he cared for this girl. "Lissie?" She ignored Damon watching the blonde walk away from the guy. Scanning her surroundings, Lissie readied herself to make a move. The girl walked passed her, and in a swift movement Lissie snapped her neck dropping the blonde like a sack of potatoes. "What the-."

Before Damon could finish, Lissie ran from the growing crowd. She made it to the edge of the forest before a gilr stepped in front of her. "Where do you think you're going?" she asked.

"Let me past." Lissie growled.

"Fat chance." The girl quickly grabbed her twisting her neck until a satisfying crack sent Lissie unconscious.

-2-

The chains around her ankles dug deep into her skin. "Let me go." She seethed angrily.

"You killed me!" Caroline spat at Lissie. "When Stefan comes back he-."

"I will tear you limb from limb you prissy little bitch." Lissie stood at the edge of the chain as far as it would allow her to go.

"You've got a little bit of a spark in you. Why'd you kill Caroline?" Damon came into view behind Caroline.

"Damon, Let me go."

"I can't do that." Damon winked. "You can't be trusted while you're going around killing random people."

"Dammit, let me go! If Nicklaus finds out I'm here, you will all die. Now let me go!" Lissie screamed.

"Klaus? What does he want with you?" Damon's eyes fell puzzled.

"You don't need to know." Lissie stepped back, letting the tension on the chain relax.

"Elizabeth Rhodes." Stefan crossed his arms leaning against the doorframe. "Not Klaus' favorite memory. He thinks you're dead."

"What's going on?" Damon spoke.

"Keep your mouth shut, Ripper." Lissie spat.

"Klaus knows her, from before the original vampires."