Summary: Set back in 1864. Elena is a girl with no home welcomed into the Salvatore house. Instantly, she becomes attracted to Damon. Damon becomes instantly attracted to Elena. Will lead to love. Stefan is an obstacle. AU/AH
and this is a new story of mine, my second one actually. I had an idea for the longest while now and I wanted to start it while I still remembered. I hope it goes the way I planned and I hope you enjoy.
Be sure to check out my other story history will never repeat itself ever again if you haven't yet done so :)
That's story's more or less on track with the show, not similar but it is in the sense The Salvatore's are vampires.
Disclaimer: I do not own The Vampire Diaries.
Elena Gilbert stepped out of the horse and carriage and slowly walked towards the door of the Salvatore Mansion. It surely was large and exquisite. Her parents had described it perfectly. Her parents. Miranda and Grayson Gilbert. Elena flinched at the thought of her parents as tears forced to rise but she wouldn't allow them to escape. Her parents died three days ago in a fire. Her home was demolished. They had no idea why it burned down, it was left a mystery. That was why she was here. Walking towards the door of Giuseppe Salvatore's home. She had never met them but there he as her parents best friend before Elena was born. They regularly kept in touch but they haven't returned to Mystic Falls since and they weren't going to.
Elena had no family besides her parents. Everybody else was dead or their whereabouts were unknown. Giuseppe was the only one Elena had even though she hadn't met him since she was very young. She remembered he had two sons but she couldn't recall their names. One was a little older and one was her age, perhaps a year older. Their mother, Cecilia had died years ago her parents told her. She died giving birth to the youngest son.
Elena knocked on the door with her luggage next to her anxiously awaiting to meet her new 'family'.
She was greeted by a middle aged man with brown hair and a matching beard. He looked stern but his face revealed a smile to greet her. "Hello Ms. Elena" He reached for her hand shaking it.
"Hello Giuseppe's, it's been so long." Elena smiled flicking the curl of hair out of her eyes with her hand.
"It's been to long my dear. I'm terribly sorry we had to reunite because of such a tragedy. I'm sorry for your loss. Your parents were the best people I have ever known" Elena somberly smiled at him not wanting to discuss the situation anymore. A moment of silence fell between them and Giuseppe cleared his throat.
"Excuse me for my manners. Come on inside, we don't want you out on the porch all night." He retrieved the luggage by Elena's feet and carried them inside for her. The house was just as lovely inside. There was brown flooring with red velvet walls and a large chandelier dangling down from the middle of the hallway. She glanced around scanning for any indication of the two sons. She wanted to meet them. "Your room is upstairs, fourth door to your right. I'll see to it that Stefan carries these up for you."
So that was one of their names. Stefan Salvatore. Such a lovely name. But she was still curious about the other one and meeting both of them. "That sounds delightful. I would love to get acquainted with your sons." She hinted the other one.
"Stefan is the only one you will meet right now. My other son, Damon isn't home at the moment. He's at war but he's actually going to be home later tonight. You'll have the dreadful luck at meeting him then." The father rolled his eyes.
"Why dreadful luck?" Elena questioned.
"Damon and I don't exactly get along lately. He didn't want to go to war but I felt it was his place to be. He's despised me since he left. This is the first time he's been home although he's been on three breaks already. I have no idea where his whereabouts were at the time though" Giuseppe shrugged.
"Oh that's a pity." Elena said losing her train of thought. A young man walked into the room towards her and Giuseppe. Stefan Salvatore gracefully walked towards Elena smiling. He looked rather stunning. He was well dressed in a black evening suit and his hair was a beautiful shade of gold mixed with the perfect shades of brown. She met his eyes and he was already looking at her smiling. He hadn't seen anybody as beautiful as her since Katherine, his ex-girlfriend. They were dating for two years but one day; she just up and left town. She only left Stefan one simple note. My dearest Stefan. I have always loved you and I always will. I am so sorry for doing this but I need to leave. You would never be able to understand, nobody would. You will never see me again, just please don't forget about me. I love you.
That was six months ago. He hasn't recovered from it yet. She still haunted him everyday. He missed her every second of everyday and when his father said that Elena Gilbert was going to live with them; he was hoping to change that. He wanted his first impression to be perfect so when he was within arms reach of Elena. He went for her hand, lifting it every so carefully and bringing it to his lips. Elena blushed smiling and Elena returned the smile as warmly as he could. "What a pleasure it is to finally meet you Elena, I've heard wonderful things about you."
Elena's cheeks were just returning to normal while she giggled and bowed. "The pleasure's all mine Mr. Salvatore."
"Oh please, call me Stefan." He insisted.
"My apologies, Stefan." She corrected joking around a little.
"Well I guess you two have acquainted well." He looked from his son to Elena. "Stefan, ensure that Miss Elena's belongings are carried to her room. Help her settle in." He turned around beginning to walk away but turned around suddenly. "I completely forgot Elena, dinner is at 7. Damon will be home then, you will finally get to meet him."
"That sounds great" Elena said almost too cheerfully and Stefan noticed frowning.
He loved his brother to pieces but he wanted to try to court Elena. Damon wasn't the type to fall for a girl like her anyway. He hasn't even had a girlfriend before. Stefan was rather jealous of his brother though. Damon was good at nearly everything but his father didn't seem to think so. Although Giuseppe favored Stefan, he was still uneasy about his older brother.
"Let's get you settled in, shall we?" Stefan asked. Elena smiled, nodding her head in return. Stefan carried her things to her room and let her unpack by herself. It was however, strange for a man to be inside a women's bedroom if there were not together. Elena began to unpack her things carefully placing the picture of her parents next to her bed. Things were going to be so different. But maybe it could get better. Her parents were always talking about Elena needing to find somebody to marry. She was 19 after all. This could be a good town for her to find somebody to love.
Elena continued to situate her room, examining it to her approval. Everything was in order and it seemed now as if she truly lived there. The ways were a beautiful teal color with matching curtains. The bedspread was a variety of blues and greens incorporated to make the perfect designs. Elena turned towards her closet and sighed. She didn't manage to save much of her clothes. She didn't manage to save much of anything really. All Elena possessed at the moment were her makeup trunk, three dresses and some personal items such as hair brushes. She didn't know what to do. She didn't want to ask Giuseppe or his family for money but she knew it would be no problem. They were beyond wealthy. Money was no issue with them, she could tell just from their home.
Elena must have lost track in time because she heard a quiet little knock on her door. It was Stefan.
"Hello Miss Elena. I'm sorry to bother you but father requests your presence to dinner." Elena's eyes widened and she gasped.
"What time is it?" She asked nervously.
"Its ten after 7 but don't worry it's alright. I told him you were unpacking he just wants you to come down and get to know us all a little better. My brother arrived twenty minutes ago, you can meet him too." Stefan said, not exactly excited by the words escaping his lips.
"I am so sorry, I must have got lost in time." Elena admitted.
Stefan shook his head laughing. "Do not worry about it, Elena. Now shall we?" He asked holding out his arm offering to escort her down the stairs toward the dining room.
"We shall" She smiled linking her arm with his as they descended down the stairs. They walked to a part of the house she hadn't yet become familiar with. It was just as lovely as the rest. They entered the dining room and Elena was nervous although she didn't know why. Giuseppe was there smiling at her. And there he was.
She don't know if her jaw dropped or not but they must have noticed her expression change once she seen him. He was beyond gorgeous. His hair was a raven black that fell straight. His eyes were so blue they felt as deep as the ocean and Elena became consumed in them. She could not look away from him and for some reason he could not look away from her.
She was stunning. The most beautiful women he had ever laid his eyes on to be perfectly honest. Her big brown doe eyes were staring into his soul. Her chocolate brown hair fell in curly locks behind her and her dress looked unbelievable on her. She was wearing a red dress with a lace over drape that fit perfectly in all the right places. Damon quietly cussed at himself. Where were his manners? He shouldn't be thinking about her like that, he hadn't even met her yet. He knew there was something between them already and he knew she could feel it too because she hadn't took her eyes off him since she seated. He smirked causing her heart to melt. "Hello, I'm Damon. It's a pleasure to meet you Miss…" He trailed off. How could his father have forgotten to tell him her name? Oh wait, he hasn't spoken to his father since he arrived. That was another reason why he was glad she and Stefan walked in. Things were getting really awkward between the son and daughter.
"Elena. You can just call me Elena" She greeted warmly. "It's a pleasure to meet you Damon" The way she said his name caused his heart to skip a beat. He needed to get to know her. She needed to get to know him.
Elena giggled shaking her head. "You've got that all wrong Damon. The pleasure is all mine."
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