Claire Saltzman Part One

Claire POV
Prologue
My name is Claire Maria Saltzman. I have blonde hair and brown eyes. I'm 5'5 and 18. I live in California with my mom Isobel who is a vampire. Ironically my father Alaric is a vampire hunter. My mom took me away from him at age 13, she told me it would be best to leave him. I haven't seen my dad since age 13. We text but no FaceTime or Skype in case he finds out where I live. I have a half-sister living in Virginia named Elena who is 19. My dad lives there too but it's my mothers child. I decided since I graduated to spend the summer with him in Mystic Falls.

I decided to drive my new mustang to Mystic Falls. Mom was sad to see me go but I'll see her soon enough. I decided to surprise my dad. I drove into Mystic Falls at noon and held his address in my hand. I'm a model for Victoria Secret and ill be doing it in MF. I decided to get a bite at a local restaurant called the Grill. I parked my car and went inside.

Alaric POV
I sat in my lonely apartment room. I haven't heard from Claire in a month, I know she graduated last week. I'll probably send her a check which won't matter since Isobel is rich. Today I'm going to the Grill for my birthday. Damon, Elena, Stefan, Tyler, Caroline and Bonnie decided to throw me one. I looked at the clock, noon. I grab my coat and walk out.

Claire POV
I sit at a booth alone. Behind me are balloons,cake and some teenagers. I hear one with long, brown hair say "I hope Ric will like this!" I wonder if they know my dad. I doubt though. I notice a man with black hair, green eyes and a handsome smile glancing at me. He is cute I will admit, he looks about 20.

Damon POV
I nudge Stefan who is holding Elena by the waist. "Look at that girl over there." Stefan looks up and at the girl with blonde hair and brown eyes. "Haven't seen her around, must be new" Stefan says. I nod and watch her. "I bet she's a part of the hybrid army" Tyler says joining in. "Ty might be right, so far all the new people are hybrids." Elena said. "I want to know" I mumble. "Don't do anything stupid brother." Stefan warns. "Oh I won't." I smirk and lie.

Alaric POV
I drive up to the grill and park behind a red mustang with a California license plate. Why would any one move here unless family or paranormal things? I ask myself. I open the door to the grill and walk in. I see everyone in the back and they whisper things. I walk over passing a girl alone at a table. Her brown eyes glance at me and I walk up behind Elena. "Hey" I say. Elena turns and hugs me "Ric! Happy birthday!" I smile and hug her back. The others tell me the same besides my best friend and partner in crime Damon Salvatore. I walk up to him "What are you staring at?" He nods toward that girl "Pretty sure she's a hybrid and I'm finding out." Damon says then walks to the girl.

Claire POV
I sip my iced tea and see a shadow lurking behind me. Confused, I turn around and see that guy who was staring at me. "I know who you are.." He says, "Okay? Do I know you?" I look at him and something in my gut tells me to get up and leave. I try to stand up but he blocks my way. "Okay this isn't funny! Get out of my way please!" Suddenly I'm in a wall and he holds my shoulders and his eyes turn red. Vampire. I struggle and he squeezes me. I know it's no use to push him off or I'll piss him off even more. "Why are you here?! To kill innocent people for your master!" He hisses. "What? No! I don't have a master!" He chuckles, "Don't play dumb! Now answer me! Why are you here?!" He grips harder and his friends crowd around me staring. "My dad! It's his birthday! Alaric Saltzman! I'm his daughter!" Tears fill my eyes. The guy laughs and I start to get dizzy. "Alaric doesn't have a daughter! Ask him yourself!" Suddenly another guy with sandy blonde hair pushes the guy off. "Leave her alone! That's my daughter!" Alaric yells and hugs me. "Dad!" I hold onto him as tears get on him. "Your back! This is the best present ever! I missed you!" Every one stares at us.

I hold on to Alaric and the crazy vampire that attacked me is named. "That is Damon and his brother Stefan is over there" he pointed to another guy who's cute and he continues. "Stefan is dating Elena who's brother is Jeremy who is dating Elena's best friend Bonnie, there other best friend is Caroline who is dating Tyler." I wave and look at Elena. "Elena! I've been waiting to meet you!" She looks at me confused and I walk up to her. "What?" She asks. "You're my half sister!" I hug her. "Isobel talks about you a lot.", "Isobel? That's your mom? Ric why didn't you tell us?". Alaric looked down. "Long story, but yes Claire is in fact my daughter and a human. Tell us about you honey." I nodded. "Well I just graduated, and I'm a model for Victoria Secret, I'm 18, single and human.", "You didn't tell me your a model.." Alaric says. "Dad it's no big deal, I just model.", "And show your body off to horny males! I don't want you to do that!". I sigh and Damon smirks, "I like watching models!" Alaric shoots a glare at him and I roll my eyes. "I know I just met all of you but I already hate Damon." Everyone laughed. "We do too!" Bonnie says. Damon scowls and I smile.

Elena POV
I like Claire, who is my half sister. She seems nice and funny, I have a lot to ask her. She already dislikes Damon who attacked her. I decided to let her stay in Jenna's old room as Alaric gets her room ready. I think it'll be fun. "Want to finish the party at my house?" Stefan asks everyone. Alaric and everyone else agreed. "I'll drive some people?" Claire says. "It's fine" Bonnie assures. "I'll drive with you." Jeremy says.

Claire POV
I get in the car with Jeremy. "So are you a vampire or wizard or hunter?" I ask. "Hunter." He says, he's cute too. "Sorry about Damon, he's an ass most of the time.." I smirk. "Make a left over there" Jeremy points out. I make a left and drive down a dirt road. As we drive through the trees I see a figure watching us behind a tree. "Hey Jeremy, do you see that?" I pointed to the tree where I saw the figure, he looked closely. "No, it's probably nothing." I look over as the figure is gone, Jeremy is probably right.

I pull into the Salvatore drive way and walk inside. Damon opens the door for us. "Hello again princess" he says and looks me over. I roll my eyes, and try to push past him. "Let me through!" He smirks and gets in my face. "Make me." I sigh and he brings out his fangs and hisses. I jump back and fall on the ground and Alaric runs out and pushes Damon. "What the hell man! That's my daughter! Stop it now!" Dad helps me up and my elbow started to bleed. "Just what I need in a house of blood suckers..." I mumble knowing everyone can hear me. "Your mother is a vampire." Alaric says. "Well she doesn't attack me like your best friend!" I started getting really annoyed by everyone. Elena walks to me and touches my shoulder, "We won't hurt you Claire, I promise." I spun around and pinned her to the ground with all my strength. "Don't touch me! My mom taught me how to be a hunter, I'm not a little girl you all think I was as I acted out." Before I could finish Alaric pulled me off her.
"I'll get revenge!" I scream and kick as they stand there shocked.

(Wait for Part Two, which will be posted soon!)