**This is my first story so be kind and enjoy

Chapter 1

Elijah had been told of the existence of the doppelganger. He had come to this armpit of civilization to verify. Mystic Falls is home to Elena Gilbert, the doppelganger. When he had seen her he had been astounded. At first he had assumed it was trick of some sort, Katerina perhaps having some fun. But he had accidentally bumped into her in the town restaurant. He had heard her heart beat and he had smelled her scent and he was finally convinced by when they made eye contact there was no fear no recognition. She didn't know him.

How was it possible he had thought the Petrova line had ended with Katerina. But here she was 17 year old Elena Gilbert. He began to make plans how she existed mattered little, that she existed was of great use to him. He reached for his phone and dialled. The phone rang and as soon as it was answered Elijah said "Jonas I found a doppelganger."

Elijah had decided to do nothing there was no point in drawing attention to the girl. Kidnapping her would alert the media possibly trigger a nationwide search with her photo and drawing unwanted attention to her existence. I had decided to watch her. Keep her safe and secret until I needed her. She was home and safe and she knew of the supernatural world. That much I had seen.

She was surrounded by it. Her best friends Bonnie and Caroline were a witch and a vampire respectively. And of course there was Stefan Salvatore, her boyfriend. And his brother Damon Salvatore, I didn't quite understand that relationship. My gaze narrowed with speculation. I had heard the stories of Katherine Peirce toying with the Salvatore brother's before she had supposedly burned in 1864 in this very town.

I was sure the Salvatore brother's were drawn to her because of her resemblance to Katerina whether that was still true I did not know. I had been watching Elena for over a month now and her similarities to Katherine ended at their appearance and even their appearances began to differ. I had begun to know this human quiet well.

At the moment she was at school and I had other things to do. Jonas and I had been discussing many things setting up plans. I had begun my cover of being a writer researching the history of local towns. I had already met Carol Lockwood and had been granted entry to her home. I was actually on my way to meet her and other members of the historical society.

"Hello Carol" I greeted her.

"Elijah," she smiled coyly, "Come in please."

And with that I was now invited into the Lockwood home. I was being introduced to other prominent members of town.

She formally introduced me to Jenna Sommers. I knew who Jenna was. She was Elena's guardian. She was a pretty woman by no means her nieces equal. I began "So how do you come to be a member of the historical society?" I ask politely.

"Well my sister was heavily involved and they asked if could help sort through the things she'd been working on."

"Ah yes, Carol mentioned your sister and her amazing set of records, I smiled."

"Yes Carol mentioned that you'd like to take a look at the records Miranda had, and since this would give me a great excuse to leave, she smirked, how about coming over to my house so I can dig some of the boxes out, sound good?"

I was very happy at this turn of events. "That sounds wonderful, I replied. Just let me make our excuses to Carol and I'll follow you home." Getting an invitation to Elena's home had required very little effort. I smiled quiet satisfied with the way things were progressing..

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