Hey everyone! This is the introduction to my story "Changing like the weather". There is no Delena, yet but I wanted to set the action and stuff… Hope you like it!

INTRODUCTION

Las night was a blur in her mind. What had happened? Had her family really..? Was she actually in the..? No. No way, that can't be, right?

Up until yesterday everything was fine. Elena Gilbert was a sixteen year old teenager who was dating Stefan Salvatore, a caring "vegetarian" vampire, and, ironically, had vampire hunters as her parents. That day, they were going on a family road trip to Atlanta but she bailed, saying she was going to sleepover with Caroline, at Bonnie's but she wasn't. Elena was actually going to sleepover at the Salvatore boarding house, though she didn't intend on sleeping much. Her parents, her sister Mere and her aunt Jenna left the house at night because it was too hot to travel anywhere during the day. "Goodbye! Yeah, I love you too! Safe trip guys" those were her last words to them.

Now Elena was at the Hospital, sitting on one of those plastic, hard chairs. Next to her were Caroline and Bonnie, each one of them holding one of Elena's hands. She had just woken up, as she had fallen asleep on Bonnie's shoulder. Somebody covered the three of them with a blanket. Still hazy and not completely aware of her surroundings, Elena was suddenly hit by all of last night's memories.

Stefan, wanna play? – She said smiling innocently, though her wishes were not remotely as candid…

What do you have in mind? - Stefan said as he walked slowly and seductively towards her. Suddenly, he was just behind her thanks to his vampire speed.

Well… I was thinking… Maybe today we could, hummm, - She hesitated. Would he be mad at her if she said what she wanted? – Blood share?

What? No, Elena I – Why was she insisting on this? Stefan had already explained how easy it is for him to lose it! – I can't! You know I can't, I'll lose it if I taste you.

She was about to say something when her phone suddenly rang. That part wasn't as clear in her memory. A man was talking to her; his voice belonged in another context. He was worried, or filled with guilt, or preoccupied. Preoccupied with what? Engrossed deep within her thoughts, Elena completely forgot she was talking on the phone. "Miss Gilbert, please are you listening to me? Please, Miss Gilbert, answer me!" "Sorry I… I didn't hear it, what were you saying?" And just like that, everything changed. "Please come down to the Mystic Falls Hospital, Miss Gilbert. I'm afraid there has been an accident involving your family down at Wickery Bridge, and we have some bad news to…" She cut the voice off "What bad news? Are they okay?" Long pause. "No… I'm afraid not. Your parents and sister they… They are no longer among us; I'm very sorry Miss Gilbert". The next few hours were a mess. She couldn't remember how, but the next thing she knew, she was at the hospital. People with concerned looks on their faces, people looking so sick they could be dead. No, her parents could not be there. They were fine. Just fine. Then, all of the rushing and illness surrounding them didn't matter anymore. A doctor was speaking, was he talking to her? Stefan stood there holding her hand but she couldn't feel anything. Then the lights became dimmer and everything was blurry. That's the last thing she could recall.

ELENA! ELENA! God damn it Elena, are you there?!

She was now awake. Truly awake and fully aware of what had happened. She wanted to say something but she couldn't. It wasn't like she was mute, but more like she couldn't remember how to speak. Instead of talking, she just nodded her head.

Thank God you're listening Elena! I thought you were going to pass out on me again!

Only now she realized that the one talking to her was none other than Stefan. She smiled but then she realized what he just said. Pass out?! Was that the reason why she couldn't remember half of what had happened that night?

I brought you coffee… And snickers. I know how much you love snickers.

She half smiled and grabbed the coffee. She was cold and she needed the caffeine to handle things. She took one sip and suddenly reality hit her.

Wait, what? Stefan! – She stood up almost too quickly and became hysterical – HOW CAN YOU BE GIVING ME COFFEE AND CANDY BAR?! What's happening?! IS IT REAL? IS IT ALL REAL? – Tears were now streaming down her face and a mad look dominated her sight.

Elena, shh, shhh – He held her close to his body, one arm on her lower back and the other caressing her hair. – Everything is going to be okay – She wasn't listening – Elena everything will be just fine.

After a while, a doctor came in.

Miss Gilbert?

Still crying she faced the doctor. He talked just like the one on the phone that night.

Yes..?

I am deeply sorry about your parents and sister, Miss Gilbert – The poor man seemed to be uncomfortable. Maybe it was his first time delivering fatal news? – But I do have good news.

Elena's face brightened for just on second.

Well, your aunt survived. She is in surgery right now but after she's done you will be able to visit her. It was a miracle how she survived.

That should have made Elena happy but somehow it didn't. Her whole world was still shattered and her aunt might not even make it through surgery.

Oh – She tried to think of the words to say but nothing seemed good enough – Okay…

That was all she could manage to say.

So what do you think?! Hope you have liked it and please do review: good or bad I want your opinions!

XOXO - TheGilmoreVampire