Note: Here is an idea that is kicking around in my head, any feedback would be great. :) Also, I'm taking suggestions on who the OC should be paired with, so drop me a review if you want to leave me some input.

The Stranger

"Silviya Petrova, daughter to Katherine, decided to head into Mystic Falls to see Elena. Though, what was supposed to be a simple visit soon turns into something that she didn't expect. Then again, anything can happen in Mystic Falls. OC/?"

Chapter One

She had heard from a number of her sources that Mystic Falls seemed to be the centre of supernatural activity these days. From werewolves, to Originals, Mystic Falls seemed to be the place to avoid. There was even mention of a few hunters from "The Five" showing up, not that she knew much about them anyway. She only knew enough to know that she would have to watch her back while she was in town, for how long that is.

But, what caught her interest the most was the doppelganger.

It had been a long time since she had heard of another one popping up, and she would have gone just for that reason, but there was also mention of Katherine having stayed in town for a while. She wasn't sure if Katherine was still in town, though with the Originals sniffing about, she doubted Katherine would be.

So, she hoped the long drive would be worth it. Some music filtered out of a stereo in her car, though her mind was on the approaching lights of the small town. She passed the "Welcome to Mystic Falls" sign a while back, and it's been nothing but woods from there on.

Silviya was growing steadily bored, though, and found some sort of joy bubbling up once the trees started to thin, even passing the house she was staying in, but she wanted to get into town as soon as possible. Maybe give a visit to the doppelganger turned vampire, Silviya's smile growing slightly at the thought.

It had been such a long time since she had seen family, aside from hearing of Katherine.

Peacemaker, Silviya reminded herself, flexing her hands on the steering wheel.

Even if she is there.

The Salvatore boarding house wasn't that hard to find, though Silviya stumbled upon the ruins of the original house first. It had been a while since she visited the town, though she never stayed for long anyway. She was always a drifter, moving onto greener grasses and the like.

She was a little surprised of the house at first, her eyes taking in the exterior before she decided to just head inside. She couldn't really pick up on any sounds or voices in the house while she was approaching it, so she assumed that she might hang around there for a while. Still, she has been caught off guard before. Though, she was as alert as she could be, seeing all the dangers present.

She planted her hand against the wooden door, opening it up and peered inside cautiously at first. She felt the urge to call out to see if anybody was at home, but decided that they would have heard the door open. It was better to have the upper hand, anyway.

Stepping inside, she took a few moments to admire the inside. Her eyes scanned the paintings on the wall, walking up to one to look at it closely. She hard someone come down the stairs carefully, Silviya fighting a small smile.

"You know what we do to thieves?" a cocky voice asked right behind her, Silviya a little surprised at how much closer than she thought he was. She turned her head slightly to the side, peering at him with brown eyes and a smile, amusement written all over her face.

"I was only looking," she said, turning to face the black haired man in front of her, "you should have made some noise, I would have knocked."

"Who are you?"

"Who are you?"

Silviya crossed her arms across her chest, glancing up when she heard another set of foot falls come down the stairs. Her eyes light up once she recognized the doppelganger, Elena's expression becoming confused once she saw her.

"Damon?" she called, coming down to stand a few steps behind him. Silviya couldn't hear a heart beat from the both of them, her smile growing slightly.

"So, the rumours are true, you are a vampire now. Or, am I talking to the wrong doppelganger?"

"No," Elena said, brushing back some of her hair from her face, "you are talking to the right one. Who are you?"

"That's what I want to know," Damon stated, sounding a little on edge, "the vampires that usually break into here are the ones that cause us trouble."

"I heard about your town's occupants, believe me," Silviya said, "I'm not here to cause anybody grief, I've come to visit family."

"Family?" Elena asked, Silviya nodding her head and stepped forward, extending her hand.

"I am Silviya," she said, Elena reaching out and shaking her hand, "Petrova."

Elena's eyes widened slightly, "Petrova? As in Katherine?"

"And you."

Silviya pulled her hand back, stepping back slightly to look at Damon. "I am a distant relative, though Katherine may know me better. I am her bastard child, after all."

"How is that possible?" Elena asked, "you look to be about the same age as her, physically."

"Well, when your mother stops ageing, you tend to have time to catch up to her," Silviya said, chuckling, "it's a pleasure to meet you finally, Elena. I guess I can say the same for Damon," she said giving him a look, "though his hospitality needs some work."

"So, you think you can just walk into Mystic Falls and make yourself at home here?" Damon asked, "you'd be down right delusional if you think that's happening without some problems."

"I know," Silviya said, "I do take after my mother a little bit, as much as I hate to admit it. I can take care of myself."

"Why are you even here?" Damon asked, sounding a little agitated.

"To see family, as I said. You seem a little annoyed, did I interrupt something?" Silviya said, though her expression didn't seem to match the supposed sincerity of her words. Damon just sighed, looking over at Elena. She glanced at him, as if waiting for his orders on something.

Silviya glanced between the two of them, then smirked slightly. "I am only pulling your chain," she said, "I only came to see if Elena was in town. She can come and see me if she wishes, I won't be staying for too long anyway."

"Wait," Elena said, calling out as Silviya started to walk away from the two of them towards the front door, "you sure you'll be okay?"

"She said she would, Elena," Damon insisted, Elena looking up at him.

"Yeah, but she's part of my family. No matter how removed. Plus, she said she isn't here to cause trouble."

"I'll be fine, Elena," Silviya said, "I live in a house outside of town, and as of late I don't have a target on my back. I'll be fine."

She gave Elena a comforting smile, though the look she gave Damon was a little harsh in nature. She turned and walked out into the night, closing the door behind herself. Silviya sighed, shaking her head.

Maybe this was a bad idea after all, she thought to herself, this town seems to have issues with new towns folk.