Show:Vampire Diaries
Pairing: Damon/Elena
Rating: T

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I forgot what it felt like to be back, things have changed. After I left… more like ran away. The buildings were slightly different, and more futuristic. I watched as the time and people grow old and watched as the civilization of the world… get better. I've been in this world, for quite a long time, never thought that this is what it felt like to be in the sidelines, and watch the people you love, and care for… grow old. Then there is me… forever 18. It's kind of sad, I know…

I left because of some… weird circumstances that I never thought, I will have. Then there's the decision part that I forcefully tried to stop, where I had to choose between the two brothers. I loved him so much, and then there was he… I started loving him too. I knew what my decision was, but I had to leave. In order, to protect my friends and the people I love. It had been what? 45 years?

Never thought that I would find myself in front of my old house, the place where I grew up, the place where I first walked… just simply staring at it. I heard footsteps and I heard heartbeats. I just sighed in relief, it's nice to know that at least after I left, someone took care of this house. It may not have been my house, house with my real parents, but this is where I was born… I missed this place.

It's so good to be back in Mystic Falls, hopefully I won't see them. I'm not ready yet. There are too many complications… that I need to handle step by step. This is the first step I'm taking; I hope that Aunt Jenna would be happy to see me. Then it hit me like a train, how could I leave and miss the things that'd happen here? I regretted it all, but knowing that they're all safe, is worth it all.

I could hear the bickering that was currently going on inside, they were fighting about dinner. Ha-ha typical Jenna, always worrying about what to eat and what to wear, it's like being here 45 years ago. How much did I miss?

I slowly walked to the door thinking of words to say when they see me… What should I say? "Hi Aunt Jenna, it's been 45 years and I'm back" or "Hey, I'm really sorry that I ran away like, I'm so happy to see that you're all okay, I'm a vampire now by the way?" When I was in front of the door, I felt myself feel nervous, but I can easily shut my emotions off, like he said. This is the best thing about being a vampire; I can choose what I want to feel. I raise my hand, and for a second I felt my own hesitation. But thanks to my vampire shutting off emotions thing, I was able to raise it. I raised it and then what? I stared at door for a minute, thinking about things… Somehow I found willpower inside me to knock on the door. I gently knocked at the door; I was used to come in and out.

I heard the bickering stop, and footsteps come towards me. I could hear their breathing… like they ran a marathon, they probably were too old, that their bickering consumed most of their energies.

When the door opened, I was shocked but what I saw. I couldn't even find Jenna inside of the woman in front of me. She was old, lines covered her face, but her eyes are still full of motherly love that I always saw, and always admired. I smiled at her, a smile of sadness. She just stared at me for a moment, and then I saw shock ran through her face, the only words that she was able to say were…

"Elena Gilbert…" she said, with gasps clear in her voice.

I just smiled at her; I didn't know what to say. Then I saw a man inside the house, he looked like Jenna, his face covered with aging lines, but I was sure that was Alaric, they might've hooked up after I left. I always rooted for their undying love. Alaric's face when he saw me was full of confusion and then shock. His face mirrored by Jenna. Then Alaric stepped beside Jenna, and grabbed her shoulders that were already shaking with shock. This was a bad idea; I might give Jenna a heart attack.

"Look, I get it. You don't have to invite me in, I understand." I started.

They both shook their heads, and Jenna said, "You have to be kidding me Elena, I trust you with more than my life. Get your ass in her, young lady you have a lot of explaining to do."

I frowned at the last part, guess I have to explain to them first.

"It's good to see you again, Elena." Alaric said, with pity in his eyes.

He knows that I didn't want this life, and he knows that I have suffered quite a lot. I missed this teacher of mine, or I'll call him my uncle from now on…

"Hey… I've got my bags in my car, I'll just bring it to the hotel and I'll come back okay? I just wanted to see… the house…" again, I shot them my smile…

My car wasn't that much expensive it's like any car you see on the roads. I don't want to stand out much, so I just bought a Honda Civic. Well if you compare it to the cars nowadays it's crappy I might say, but I love this car.

"What are you talking about? Elena Gilbert this is your house, go get your stuff and put it in here. You're going to stay here as long as you want." Jenna insisted.

I missed this side of her, the stubborn part of her. Why did I leave this town again?

Alaric went back inside of the house, talking to someone, I heard the voice of the person he was talking to. It was masculine and a voice full of authority. I raised an eyebrow at Jenna, "You have a son?" I asked.

"Yes… his name is Carl. He's an anthropologist." Jenna beamed proudly.

I just smiled at her, and went back to my car and grabbed my stuffs. It wasn't heavy and it wasn't full. I might go to the Grill later and check things out. I hope that no one was there to remember me, it would suck to have an old lady shouting 'ELENA GILBERT, THE GIRL WHO RAN AWAY 45 YEARS AGO, IS BACK!'

"You want help, Elena? I can get Carl to help you." Jenna offered.

"Aunt Jenna, I'm a vampire. I am strong, I can carry this don't worry." I laughed out loud.

"Oh… right." Jenna said.

"It's fine Jenna." I smiled at her.

A man appeared behind Jenna, he was a fine looking man. He looked a lot like Alaric, and his eyes were, I'm sure, from Jenna. He looked educated, more like a professor from Harvard or something. I'm guessing he's Carl, my cousin. He was dressed in a suit… I just smiled at him, and didn't say anything. I wasn't sure if he knew about vampires and I wouldn't risk of mentioning or even telling him about it, I don't want to risk it. Any person that knows about vampires is in grave danger, and it doesn't always end well. Look at me now. I sighed at that part.

"Uhmm, hi. I'm Carl and you are?" Carl said, trying to be polite and all.

I shot Jenna a look that asked if he knew anything. She just gave me a smile and said, "Carl this is Elena, the one I'm always talking to you about."

I raised an eyebrow with this, what could they possible talk about me? But my focus was on his reaction, he looked not too surprise like he was used to it… Well, isn't this great? He must be like Alaric a normal human on day and a vampire bad-ass hunter at night. I just gave him one of those smiles of mine, one that doesn't make sense; you wouldn't know if it is happy or sad.

"Hi." Was the only word I can say?

Carl was about to open his mouth to say something but Jenna interrupted him, "This will be a long talk, but before that. Elena, you need to put your things in your room."

"My room?" I asked, did they keep my room?

"Yeah sweetie, I always kept your room… I just can't let it… go." Jenna shot me her sad smile.

"I'm sorry."

"Let's talk about this later. Go put your stuffs up to your room."

I obediently did what I was told; I went straight to my room. On my way, I saw Jeremy's room, the place where he died… And when I finally reached my room, I opened the door slowly, hesitant at first, but I managed. It looked like, what it looked like before… It was still my room. Oh God, I can't even explain how much I love Jenna right now. But this room brought back too much history… of him.

Damn, I have to get over him. I placed my stuffs beside my bed, my old bed, where I used to sleep 45 years ago… I went straight down stairs not using my vamp speed. I'm not sure yet if Carl knows about vampires. I just found them there on the dining table, talking like a family. I felt a slight ping of jealousy there, because for the last few decades, I haven't had a normal dinner with a family. I felt bad for myself.

Carl might have sensed my presence because he turned towards my way, genuine curiosity in his eyes.

"Come Elena, sit." Jenna said gesturing towards the chair beside Carl.

I walked towards the chair and saw Carl hold it out for me, so he's a gentleman. He reminds me of a certain someone… I felt myself sigh again, seems like going here was a bad idea, if the only thing I do here is sigh and regret leaving.

"So… Elena… how are you?" Alaric asked.

"I'm fine."

"Cravings?" he asked, concerned.

"No, I controlled that years ago… And I assume Carl knows about this?" I asked.

"Yeah, I know about vampires, and I may have to ask. Why did you leave? Jenna told me about her point of view, I want to hear yours." Carl said.

"Carl! She just got here!" Jenna scowled; Alaric seemed to be baffled by Carl's sudden interest.

"It's okay Jenna; I need to answer these questions anyways." I tried to calm her down, which was working.

"You really want to know?" I turned towards Carl. He just nodded.

"I needed to leave, it wasn't my choice… I'll just leave it like that, if that's okay." I said bitterness in my voice.

Thankfully, Carl somehow understood and left the conversation like that. When I actually got closer to him… he looked like Jenna, well… the male version of Jenna. He was good-looking. And this I say he looked smart?

"You are the fourth vampire I met." Carl said, bluntly.

He probably met them… but who was the third? Oh… it's her. I'm surprised that they still kept her, she can be annoying sometimes, but I love her. I smiled at him, not knowing what to say.

"I'm honored to be your fourth." I said, half-heartedly. That earned a laugh from all of them.

"Seriously Elena, how have you been? We've been worried about you." Jenna said.

"I'm fine Jenna; some people helped me through the right path. I'm okay now; I'm just here to check things out… "I said, sincerely.

"What kind of things?" Alaric asked.

"I just want to check you guys… if everything was alright. I'm just happy it is." I said.

"You don't have to worry anymore, Elena." Alaric told me.

Those words gave me hope, but I still that there was something wrong… Something coming, something… I just smiled at Alaric, who was smiling at me.

"Thank you guys." I said, smiling at them.

"And I just want to ask you, Elena. Who turned you?" Alaric asked.

"Katherine." I said, grimacing.

"Wait-what? How?" Jenna asked frantically.

"I'll tell you guys… when it's the right time…" I told them.

Jenna and Alaric both gave me an understanding look, while Carl just ate. I guess his not really into this stuff, like me before.

We spent the whole dinner talking about my adventures, and my little discoveries. I'm just happy that I'm back and that I get to sleep in my room. The room I learned how to walk, to grow up, and to cry. Where I kept my cheerleading trophies, and where I spent most of my times with Bonnie and Caroline playing dress up. When we finished eating dinner, I helped Carl wash the dishes, well I told him not to bother. I used my vampire speed in cleaning, how happy I am with this power. I heard Jenna and Alaric going to their room, and Carl opening the TV in the living room, while I was washing the dishes. Jenna scolded and told me not to, but I insisted. I told them that I would go to The Grill tonight, and they seemed fine with it.

After washing the dishes, I went to my room and grabbed my favorite leather jacket. Vampire likes black. I walked down the stairs and passed by Carl, who was looking at me curiously.

"Going to The Grill. Want to come?" I asked.

"Uh… sure." He said, as he closed the TV and grabbed his coat. That was lying in the arm of the couch.

We drove my Honda Civic to The Grill, it was a silent ride. But I couldn't help smiling because I can feel Carl stealing curious glances towards me. He wasn't interested about vampires but he's curious, interesting.

When we got out of my car, we went straight to The Grill. Nothing changed; nothing new… and it was awesome. I can feel or hear a lot of people in there, seems like the population of Mystic Falls, increased for the last 45 years. Carl went inside first; he told me that he was here for a friend. I saw his face, and I'm sure it's a girl. He made sure that no one will see me with him, that made my guess right. He likes a girl, amusing.

I got in The Grill and looked around; it looked the same the last time I was here. When I looked at the bartender … I swear to God if I had a heart, my heart would've skipped. I quickly made my way out and sped to my car, I decided to leave a message on the dash of the car and just leave my keys on the ignition, and Carl will see it.

He's here, Damon's here.


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