Note: This first chapter is the reunion of Rebekah and Caroline. It's in Rebekah's POV. Everything up to the season finales of both shows is canon. The rest is my imagination. Anyway, read, review, and enjoy! :)

Hope

Ch.1-Trials and Tribulations

Well, here I am back in Mystic falls, or what's left of it. I don't know the details, but when I contacted Caroline, all she said was that things were bad here. Sorry darling, things are just about to get worse because I've brought with me the hybrid child of my brother and girlfriend's one night stand. And I need her help, actually I need all of their help. But I have a feeling that I'll have to fix their problems first in order to receive any chance of aid from them.

As I'm standing on this ridge looking at what's left of the town with the cute, sleeping baby I'm holding in my arms, I hear a rustle behind me. I use my vampire speed to grab the person with my free arm, and I pin them against a nearby tree. I'm shocked to see it's only Caroline.

"Whoa! It's just me Bekah! Do...you…mind? I can't breathe." She gasps.

"Of course." I answer before releasing my hold. Baby Hope wakes up and starts crying. I start rocking and whispering to her.

"Shh, it's ok my sweet niece. Shh, go back to sleep." I coo at Hope until she settles down.

"Wow!" Caroline says as she gets the air back in her lungs.

"I know, and I made a promise to Hope's mom, dad, and uncle to protect and raise her. That's why I'm here Caroline, I need your guy's help." I answer.

"Well, I don't know how much help we can be with the recent turn of events." She replies sadly.

Sigh, my instinct was right. I guess I'll have to help them first. Typical. Oh well, helping them helps me or so I keep convincing myself.

"What happened? And brief summary please. How bad is the damage?" I ask her quietly.

"Besides the crater that was once Mystic Falls, Markos and Silas were defeated, but at a cost." She answers solemnly.

Oh no, I think. "What cost?" I ask, surprised at the amount of worry and concern in my voice. I guess I've gone soft over the years. Damn emotions. And stupid Hayley for making me fall in love with her and her band of misfit toys including Caroline and the rest at Mystic Falls. I sigh again.

"We lost Bonnie and Damon, maybe for good. Lexi found peace finally. Tyler is no longer a hybrid, he's human with the werewolf gene, Alaric and Enzo are back, and the Other Side has collapsed trapping everyone who didn't pass through Bonnie, including herself. Also, Elena is an emotional wreck over her loss, and Stefan's state of mind is questionable at this point." She finishes.

Wow! I'm shocked. I didn't things were that bad here. My God, I wonder if what happened in New Orleans is worse? I'll have to ask Elijah next time I speak to him which seems to be quickly approaching. "So, who does that leave us with, and do you guys have a plan?" I suggest.

"We have no plan at all. The survivors are me, Elena, Stefan, Tyler, Alaric who's still a vampire, Enzo, Jeremy, and Matt. We haven't found anyone else. I don't know what to do Bekah, I don't. Will you help us, please? And I promise I can convince the group to assist you in return. But, we're at our wits end right now, and extremely vulnerable. We're falling apart, and I can't fix it." Caroline adds.

Hmm, well I guess I have no choice. I look down at the adorable little girl in my arms, and the look she gives me almost resembles a 'yes' to Caroline's plea. 'Smart girl' I think. How can I argue with that?

"Alright, I'll do it. But, I'm not putting Hope at risk which means I'll be on the sidelines for this ok? You guys do the heavy lifting. And as soon as this mess is over, we're leaving got it?" I agree.

"Fair enough...so do you have a plan?" She asks me hopefully.

"No, but I have an idea on where to start. I'm going to have to make a phone call. Where are you guys staying?" I ask.

"At the cemetery, why?" She responds.

"Good, stay there, and I'll be back in no time. I have some business to attend to before I meet up with you guys." I smile before quickly sprinting off back to where my car is parked. Being an Original does have its perks I chuckle. No doubt I left Caroline with a surprised and confused expression, oh well. Time is of the essence and we don't have much left.

With hope in her car seat in the back, I pull into a motel outside of town and check into a room. I gently place hope on the bed before racing to unload our things. Once inside for good, I feed Hope and she instantly begins to snooze after I sing her a lullaby. "Good night munchkin. Auntie Bekah I loves you." I tell the slumbering bundle.

A few moments later I dial a number on my cell phone, and on the second ring I get an answer.

"Hello?" He raspily answers.

"Marcel? I've got a problem." I tell him.

"Rebekah?" He asks dumbfounded.

"Yes, it's me. Listen can you have Davina call me. It's important. Something horrible happened here in Mystic Falls and I need her assistance in the matter. Also, call Elijah and let him know I'm sending company his way shortly. And give Klaus and Hayley my best." I say.

For a moment, the line is silent, but then Marcel replies. "For you anything, but you do realize the shit storm that's been going on here in New Orleans right? It's bad."

"I know, that's why this plan I have in mind will not only help me, but also my family, New Orleans, and my friends at Mystic Falls. I believe it can solve most of our problems."

"What do you have in mind?" He suggests.

"Details later. Just please do what I ask and let me know asap. Thanks."

"Reb…" Is all he gets out before I hang up. My heart sinks at keeping him in the dark, but he can't know about me and especially not Hope. God, I hope doesn't backfire. I've never been one for religion, but right now as I'm falling asleep, I'm praying to every deity known to man that this works. If not, then I'm afraid we're all doomed.

P.S-There you go my peeps. What'd you think? I have some big plans in store for this story. Stay tuned! And thanks for reading! :)