I'm running through the woods going as fast as i possibly can but something tell's me it isn't fast enough. I franticly look around me as if i was trying to find an escape route. Everything is black, i can barely see. I look up at the trees and jump back startled to see a crow staring at me intently. It croaks loudly sending me out of my shock I run even faster than i was before, I am so scared. Then i see him, the man who has been hunting me for 3 years. The man that killed my whole family, the people that i cared about, the people that i loved. I felt a scream building up in my throat as i jolt awake. Sweat pouring down my face,My straight hair turning curly with the moisture i sat up. Still breathing heavily. It took me a couple of minutes to realize that it was just a dream. It seemed so real, I shuddered before checking to make sure I had on my vervain necklace. My hand clasped over it and i sighed in relief. I fiddled with it for a few minutes before checking my other vervain braclet around my ankle. Too hyped to go back to sleep i decided to take a nice hot shower. The shower helped little I could still feel my heart beating rapidly and adrenaline coursing through my veins. I sighed as I studied my reflection in the mirror I had dark circles under my eyes and i looked pathetic. Oh well this is your life now get used to it I thought bitterly as i went to get my duffel bag from the corner of the room. I poured the contents of my bag onto the bed. All black clothing. I frowned as i picked up my brush the only thing i had left from my old life. I slowly went through my hair a couple times, It was I quickly through on a pair of my black skinny jeans and black long-sleeved shirt. I also put on my knee high black boots and black leather jacket. All of my new fellow peers will most likely think i'm emo. I grabbed my ziploc baggy of vervain and slid a tiny piece into my boot, i took another piece out so i could put it into my tea whenever the room service decided to get here. I threw all of my clothes back into my duffel bag before setting it near the door. This is how it is always on the run and i hated it maybe i should kill myself or better yet give myself up at least then i'll die for a good cause. I most of all hated always being alone. My depressing thoughts were interrupted by a knock on the door. I cautiously went to the door and peeked out the peephole "About time" I mumbled when i saw that it was room service."Here you go miss"said a plumpy man as he handed me my food. "Thank you" i said smiling slightly. I liked talking even for a little bit, i never did much nodded before walking down the hall. I shut my door with my free hand. The food looked delicious I was starving. The tea was still hot, i took out my little sprig of vervain and crushed it before mixing it in the tea. I took a sip it wasn't awesome but i was used to it. After i finished my tea i immediately dug into my eggs and bacon. I threw my empty plate on the bed and then grabbed my stake. I went everywhere with it, it's one of the reasons i wear such high boots i quickly slid it into my boot. I wasn't a vampire slayer not even close but it made me feel safe to at least have some sort of protection on me, I wasn't going down without a fight. I also had my litle mini gun with wooden bullets I kept that in my jacket. Okay maybe i was a little paranoid but with orignal vampires hunting you; you had to be. Today was my first day of High school well I was 17 but Iv'e never been. I grabbed my duffel bag, bookbag and checked out of the hotel. I would most likely be back but you never know. I quickly walked to my black ferrari looking over my shoulder every once in awhile. I need a fast car, so i blew most of my inheritance on it. With my gps I found the high school easily. Mystic Falls High School, i really hoped this place was a good idea. I mean if i was an original vampire looking for a teenage girl this would be the last place that i would look. It had too much history here it was a really risky and big decison for me moving here, but honestly i didn't know anywhere else to go. I sighed before getting out of my car. People were already here socializing and i was a little intimadated. I've never been to High school before I had no idea about anything, I had been sheltered most of my life and on the run for the rest. Dont be stupid a part of me shouted, Youv'e delt with vampires you can deal with petty high school drama. So i stuck my head up high as i made my way to the office to get my schedule. I entered the small office and patiently waited for the little old lady to stop typing away on her computer and acknowldege her. Growing annoyed I just cleared my throat. She glanced up at me startled. "Oh hello dear what can i do for you?" She asked clearly flustered. "My name is Elena Gilbert I'm here for my schedule." I said smiling as she flustered around looking for my schedule. "Of course here you go dear" she said as she thrusted the unoffensive paper into my hand. "Thank you" i said before stepping out of the office. My schedule was what i would guess to be normal 12th grade classes, I grew annoyed quicky. That was thing i had no idea about anything I haven't been in school since 8th grade but with the forged papers i had gotten it told otherwise. Sometimes i wonder why i even put up with this pretense. Sighing i put all of those thoughts out of my head as i walked into my first class trying to ignore all of the stares. According to my schedule this was English; Literature. I was suddenly sad as i thought of my mother she wanted me to be a writer i did too before everything happened. She bought me my very first journal she always pushed me into that direction. I sighed again and shook my head as if to clear those thoughts from my head. i looked around the classroom in awe. I missed this well missed normal. "It seems we have a new student care to introduce yourself" the teacher asked. Everyone turned towards me; not sure how i felt with being the center of attention, I stood up cautiously and spoke clearly "My name is Elena I'm from Chicago" i said before sitting back down. "Well welcome Elena I am as everyone else knows" I nodded. Soon after that she began her lesson I listened intently. I loved literature. The bell rang later, everyone rushed out of the class me being last to follow. I flinched when someone touched my shoulder I quickly turned It was a boy a cute had blonde hair and pretty blue eyes."Hi" he mumbled sheepishly "I'm Matt" I smiled at him."I'm Elena" he nodded. "So...did you need help finding your next class?" he asked hopefully. "Umm yeah sure" I said as i gave him my schedule. "Oh i know where this is come on follow me" he said leading me out of the classroom, Turns out it was next door. I laughed and so did he "Well thank you" i said sincerly "Your welcome"he said smiling before taking off. The rest of the day passed similar to that. I met 3 other girls close friends to Matt. Bonnie a little red head who was happy all the time, a girl named Meredith who was serene and calm but funny, and another girl named Caroline who was what i assumed the Queen Bee of the school well i didn't assume she told me she was Blonde and had green eyes. They were all nice I sat with them at lunch and for that little time it even made me forget about my problems. I also met some other annoying boys who sat at hier table. There was one in particular who stood out his name was Stefan and he was just plain weird he would stare at me all the time and when i introduced myself i think he almost passed out. He was remarkably handsome though, something about him though sounded familar i just couldn't put my finger on it. After school i headed back to my hotel where i checked in again. I decided to write in my diary.
Dear Diary,
Today was my first day of High school hopefully i will be able to keep up, I am kind of behind in education which you know. I made some friends though well thier not friends yet more like associates and i don't think I can get involved with them much just at school. He woud surely kill them all if i allowed my self to care which is probobly hopeless because i care about everyone. No vampire sightings though which is good I'm starting to think it was a good decison to move here, but it's only been a week so...? well i will keep you updated.
-Elena.