After I finally watched the season finale of TVD, I had a slight idea about an OC character. This story is mostly about Elijah and his past life, as well as Elena Gilbert's change ... as well as a lot of other surprising and shocking events. That you'll all have to keep up with the updates. :)
Please review :) - Much love, Julie Jay
Mystic Falls, Virginia. The timeless story of Mystic Falls extends to the Civil War, notably the Battle of Willow Creek, where a small army engaged the enemy at the Braunwarth Mill. The town of the Timberwolves, which is slightly ironic since vampires mostly inhabit the small town. And it doesn't look like the vampire population would lessen any time soon. And for the Originals, what's left of them, it seemed they weren't leaving. Then again, Mystic Falls used to be the dense forest the Originals once grew up in, why would they leave? And that's exactly how they saw their situation. With their brother murdered, and their mother gone, it was just Rebekah, Kol, and Elijah. The three stayed in the home Klaus had unoccupied after his demise. Of course the Salvatore's weren't very pleased with their decision, but they were more preoccupied mourning the deaths of their good friends Tyler Lockwood and Alaric Saltzman. But not only were they mourning, they were worried about their precious Elena Gilbert, newly turned vampire.
Previously, Elena Gilbert had lost her parents due to their car running off the Old Rickery Bridge; Stefan Salvatore saving dying Elena Gilbert after her father demanded he saved her first. Fast forward a year later and Elena Gilbert was in the same predicament, only this time Elena demanded Stefan saved her good friend Matthew Donovan first, resulting in her death; as well as Vampire Slayer Saltzman. But during all the hysteria in Mystic Falls, no one noticed a newcomer moving into the neighborhood. Walking into the forest, most wouldn't pay any mind to the abandoned house that resided just by the old vampire's tomb. But what many didn't realize - it wasn't abandoned. For years a woman lived in the building, wanting peace and quiet, but something woke her up.
As the students piled into the classroom of their previous History teacher, many held their heads lows. Those who personally knew Mr. Saltzman kept their mouths shut as others gossiped about their teachers' death. Some speculated alcohol poisoning since he could always be found at the Mystic Grill bar, others said he was murdered and others just didn't care. The students also gossiped about their new teacher. Only a few knew some information about the teacher; it was a female and she was a major history buff. For Caroline Forbes and Bonnie Bennett, whoever she was didn't matter – they wanted their friend back.
As an unfamiliar figure walked into the classroom, all the students quieted down and watched her closely. Most of the men gawked as her petite frame moved effortlessly across the room to her desk; her long dark hair following behind. Placing her briefcase on the desk, the woman looked up to the class with a small smile. "Welcome to American World Studies," she started. When she spoke, it sounded as if she was singing a beautiful medley, which only caused the boys to move forward in their seats. "My name is Juliet Gambino, and no, I have no affiliation with the New York mafia so please do not ask." This caused a few laughs from the group of students. Juliet turned and wrote her name on the board, circling 'Julie'. "But instead of the formal name, as my students, you may call me Julie, or Jules. Whichever you may prefer." Walking over to the side of her desk, Juliet sat on the edge, clasping her hands together.
"I am aware of the unfortunate events that have taken place recently with your previous teacher. I do want to give my condolences to every one of you who are affected by this tragedy. And because of this, I'm informing you guys and girls, as well as all my students that I will not assign homework." There was a roar of woots and hollers from the students as they heard this news. "But there will be class work and any class work you do not finish will be homework." After her words, the cheering turned into groans. "With that being said, I would like everyone to turn to page 394, and no that is not a Harry Potter reference, it just happened to be the page number." The students let out chuckles and giggles while they turned to the correct pages. Way back in the classroom sat Caroline Forbes next to her best friend Bonnie Bennett. Looking around the room, Caroline tapped her dear friend with a raised brow.
"Where is Elena?" she asked, worried. Bonnie shrugged.
"I don't know."
"Alright class, I'm going to be taking roll call, so just give me a shout out or a wave to let me know you are present." Most of the students began reading the material handed to them, but Caroline was on a rampage.
"Didn't you make her a ring, too? She should be here by now." Bonnie raised her hand at the mention of her name before answering.
"Of course I did, maybe she's not up for school just yet. Remember how hard it was for you to adjust when you first turned?" The little witch did have a point.
"Ladies, please read." The friends looked up to the teacher before looking back down to their books. Ms. Gambino kept her gaze on the best friends before going back to her roll call. "Gilbert, Elena?" Juliet looked up from her list, looking around the room. "Is there an Elena Gilbert currently residing in one of these seats?" No one spoke up, but the students did look around for her. "Alright, first absent person of the day."
"I'm here." Everyone looked toward the door where a sick looking Elena Gilbert stood. Taking off her sunglasses, Elena made her way to her seat.
"So nice of you to join us Elena Gilbert." Juliet watched as the petite girl sat in her seat. "You didn't muss much, just my speech about your last teacher." Ms. Gambino noticed the brunette's flinch after the mention of Alaric Saltzman. "And you're reading the chapter that starts on page 394." Without missing a beat, Ms. Gambino continued her roll call. Surprisingly to her, there weren't any absent students, which is how she liked it. As Ms. Gambino continued her paperwork, Caroline took it upon herself to question Elena.
"How are you feeling?" Caroline asked her friend, worried.
"I'm … feeling," Elena answered, opening her book. She kept her head down, shielding her eyes from the sun shining through the window.
"I know it's tough, but you'll get through it." Caroline placed a hand on Elena's shoulder, but before she could say anything else, Ms. Gambino was by her side.
"I'm sorry, Ms. Forbes, that you do not understand the concept of reading, but during this process you keep your eyes on the book and read the words on the page." All eyes were on the teacher and Caroline as Juliet reprehended the blonde.
"Little did you know, I read it," Caroline responded, folding her arms across her chest.
"Really? Then enlighten me, who was the real first president?" Juliet asked, mimicking her students' actions.
"George Washington, duh."
"Wrong!" Juliet said, her voice slightly rising. "The real first president was John Hanson, American Patriot and first American president. George Washington was actually the eighth president of our country, and if you read the material, you would have known that." Caroline was speechless, which was a first for her. Everyone else kept quiet as their teacher walked back to her desk. "Everyone, please turn your heads to Ms. Forbes and thank her for your new homework assignments." Groans came from the students as most gave glares to Caroline, while Caroline's focus was on Juliet Gambino, furious. "After you're done reading the entire chapter, please answer the questions that follow, and write a three paged summary on the chapter." When she was done, the bell rang over head for the classes to change. As the students collected their belongings, Caroline stayed back.
"I'll see you girls later," she called out to Bonnie and Elena as they walked out the door. When all the students were gone, Caroline swung her bag over her shoulder and approached the new History teacher. "Excuse me, Ms. Gambino?"
"No Ms. Forbes, copy and paste does not count," she responded as she piled her things back in her briefcase. Caroline slammed her hand down on the desk, causing Juliet to slightly jump.
"You will not talk to me like that, you hear me? I do not like being disrespected." Caroline looked straight into Juliet's eyes, using her compulsion. Juliet blankly stared back to Caroline before a wicked grin grew across her lips.
"Vervain Ms. Forbes, but thanks for trying – better luck next time." Juliet grabbed her briefcase and headed out the classroom, leaving behind a dumbfounded Carline Forbes.