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Alaric pov:

I looked at the invitation that had just been posted through the door for me, Elena and Jeremy, I then looked at my young niece asleep on the sofa. I didn't trust her enough to leave her alone she was a little…suicidal? I could always ask Elijah if she could tag along, I'm sure he wouldn't mind, it's either that or I'm not going.

I could see her turn slightly and when I went over to her, her dark brown eyes glistened like she was holding back tears and her skin was deathly pale and had a sickly yellow colour to it. Her chocolate brown hair fell limp at her sides and she had no bright smile, just a solemn frown. This was not the girl I remembered; this was more like a ghost of her.

"Uncle Alaric?" her voice sounded small and weak but her English accent was still there

"It's me Zoey, I'm here" I soothed her like a small child, I suppose she was

She sat up and I sat next to her as she cuddled into my side, we always got along well which was quite strange considering my twin brother also her father moved all the way to England just to avoid me. Now she was living in Mystic Falls with me because of his stupid experiments I always knew would kill him, it also killed his wife and unborn child. I was now an almost alcoholic looking after three teenagers ranging from thirteen to nineteen and not the father of any of them. Somehow I imagined my life a little different, any of you?

I pulled out my mobile and quickly asked Elijah if she could come to the ball and about a minute later he replied saying yes. When I thought about it she would be one of the only ones who did not know about supernatural there, how strange. Though I may wish it I doubted she would be in the dark for long, I was just sorry I had to bring her into this at such a young age.

"How do you feel like going to a ball tonight?" I tried to make it sound exciting

"Honestly, not much but I will go" she sighed and I gave her a quick peck on the forehead before telling her to get up and get dressed.

I watched as she trudged up the stairs slowly and shut the bathroom door were her clothes and the shower were. Then Elena came down the stairs with a questioning look on her face pointing to where Zoey was.

"Who's she?"

"My twin brother's daughter, he died along with his wife in a fire last week and social services brought her up last night from her home in England" I said quickly

"Oh what's her name?" was all she said

"Zoella but if you call her that she'll flip so it's just Zoey, by the way we have an invitation to the ball at the Mikaelson's tonight which we are all attending"

She nodded and went back upstairs to probably get ready since it was already one in the afternoon and the ball started at seven. It was simple for me and Jeremy though, throw on a tux and comb our hair, I didn't know what Zoey was doing though about clothing though.

Just then she came back down with a blue summer dress on and her hair in a towel, she seemed better now but still not her usual self. She was also carrying a dress bag so I guess we had her outfit sorted.

"The room across from the bathroom is yours and Elena can help you get ready if you want" I asked hopeful she would make a connection with someone

"I can get ready myself" she said coldly turning back upstairs

Zoey pov:

I went to my new room but didn't really pay attention to what it looked like, it was just a room after all and as soon as Alaric's back is turned I will be gone so I don't really care. I carefully unzipped the cover to reveal a floor length dark green dress which went out slightly. It had a slight v neck and at the waist they was a belt of diamonds at the same v angle. The arms went to just above my elbows and the material was a beautiful matt silk, I got given the dress in the post but no name went with it.

I hung the dress in the currently empty wardrobe and began on my hair, I blow dried it so it hung at my waist in it natural corkscrew curls which were loose at the moment, I then took two small pieces from either side of my parting and plaited them before joining them back together at the back creating a crown, I left my face alone just covering up blemishes and adding a lip-gloss.

By the time that was done because my hair was so thick and took ages to dry I only had one hour to get changed. I pulled the dress on and did the corset like tie at the back and then slipped on a pair of black strappy heels, I added a simple silver necklace and bracelet. I then made my way downstairs to face the spoilt brat, Elena, her okay brother Jeremy and my Uncle Alaric.

I saw Elena in a flowy blue dress which I though was hideous but I didn't share my opinion and the boys just had simple black tuxes on.

"You look nice Zoey" Alaric commented

"You look like Elena; I can't believe you're not related!" Jeremy exclaimed and I did see a slight resemblance

"I never noticed" I shrugged

Me and Elena both glared at each other and I thought it was rather pathetic her glaring at a girl five years younger than her, only thirteen but again kept my opinions to myself. We went out to Alaric's silver car and the boys sat in the front while me and Elena ignored each other in the back. I think the boys were starting to catch onto the mutual hate we held for each other but they did not comment just look at us sceptically.

About twenty minutes later we arrived at a big (understatement) white mansion where they were a lot of cars all pulling up and people coming out in fancy ball gowns. I felt like the odd one out here, I was probably the youngest and not even officially invited, I could always hang outside away from everyone.

We all got out while Alaric went to park the car and before I could walk away Elena came up to me with a determined expression on her face.

"Look you might be able to come into my home and get everyone wrapped around you finger but I won't be like that so I suggest you leave me and my friends alone" she said quietly

I didn't say anything to her just raised my eyebrows at her, I was about to walk away but then I decided I had every right to slap her across that pretty little face. I did when she didn't expect it and if looks could kill… She was left with a bright red handprint but she moved her hair so it was hidden, I don't think anyone noticed though apart from a man with dark hair watching us with a smirk.

I made my way up the stairs and inside to get away but he followed and when I got to the top of the stairs I could still hear him following so I turned to face him.

"You're a feisty one aren't you?" he said still smirking but now with a drink in hand

"I didn't ask to come and live with her; she had no right to speak to me like that"

"I like you, you don't let people push you around" he said still smirking annoyingly

"Thanks I'll add you to my very short list as soon as I know your name"

"Damon I'm Elena's boyfriend older brother" he put his hand out to shake

"Zoey, Alaric's niece and now I'm going to go so see you later maybe" I said ignoring his hand and going back outside to sit on a hidden bench

I heard the music but I did not want to join in and simply pulled my dress so it made a circle as I sat on the wide bench, I wanted to feel the pain of losing my parents but it never came. Like I had been told not to feel it, it was there but I couldn't actually grasp it and cry about it nothing was there and I felt empty. I puzzled over this for a while until I saw a man walk over and sit in front of me smiling slightly.

He looked old fashioned but only in his twenty's maybe and he was wearing a black tux and bow tie like everyone else in this place, he looked at me like I was a ghost before returning to his smile again.

"I'm Elijah Mikaelson what's your name?"

"Zoey Saltzman, I'm Alaric's niece" I stated for about the third time today

"Oh your Zoella I am sorry for your loss, it must be hard without your parents"

"I barely feel it, like somebody told me not to, it's there but I can't grasp it but I want to, it's confusing" I looked down

"I understand its okay; you look like somebody I know though" he stared at me and I felt uneasy

"It's not Katerina Petrova is it? I'm sick of being called a younger version of her I've never even met the person" it was annoying I was never even shown a picture when I was accused of this

"It is actually what a coincidence!" he said and I rolled my eyes internally

He pointed for me to go in the house with him so I shrugged and followed but when I got in I saw he was leading me to the ballroom to dance, I stood still and shook my head but then gave in. I wasn't a bad dancer and took lessons when I was younger but I never properly enjoyed it and found it rather dull. When I started dancing to the music with Elijah I found it quite fun and I wasn't waiting for it to end, maybe It was the fact he was leading and could dance rather than the other way round.

When it ended I was smiling and having fun for once and I could see Elena looked jealous in the corner which only added to the feeling. Elijah went to talk to someone and when I thought it over it was a little strange that a thirteen year old was dancing with someone in their twenties but I brushed it off and sat on one of the chairs to watch.

"I see you have crashed my party" said a man with slightly curly blond hair who came and sat next to me

"Not really according to my Uncle Alaric I'm a tad suicidal right now so he won't let me out his sight"

"You look like my frie…"

"Katerina, I know" I cut him off

He looked at me shocked so I rolled my eyes and wandered off to nosey about a bit after all it was a nice historic mansion and I did love history. That brought another thought to mind, when would my dresses arrive? I would have just taken them but they are from the past so I had to get them mailed, I would have to make sure Elena didn't get her hands on them before me or I might never see them again.

I heard the band stop playing and a speech was given but I had no interest to hear it and went back outside to look in the magnificent flower garden round the back. They were a lot of roses though which I despised, they reminded me to much of some people from England, beautiful with a cruel side.

I frowned when I saw Elena in the tree's behind and gathered up my dress running to her and I wondered how she changed her outfit so much. She saw me come up and smiled? I thought this was a little strange but then I saw differences, her hair was a slightly different colour and a lot thicker and had corkscrew curls like mine, she was also a lot taller (I only know that because I am tall for my age and the same height as Elena), slimmer and had a better fashion sense.

"Who are you?" I asked tilting my head to the side

"It doesn't matter just know I am not Elena, I just wanted to meet you properly, I have been watching over you your whole life and they is nobody I love and care for more Zoella" she said my full name but I did not care with her, she made me feel safe and loved

"I have to go now" she said

"Will I see you again?" I asked

"Yes, soon but know I am always watching over you моята красива дъщеря" she said and I wondered what it meant and what language it was "One last thing 'don't tell anybody you met me'" her pupils dilated and I nodded in agreement before she ran off at a supernatural speed scaring me a little

"Zoella what are you doing out here and who was you talking to?" I turned to see Uncle Alaric walking toward me from the mansion

"Ermmmm"

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