So this is my first Vampire Diaries fanfic story. I think it might turn out to be a mix of the books and the show because in the show you don't see a Meredith, and I like Meredith. So hopefully she makes an appearance in this story.

So this is taken place shortly after Damon finds out Katherine was never imprisoned in the tomb/crypt thing so he's a bit depressed and lost. Getting drunk every night and sexing up cougars and young girls as well. My OC character is an Old One named Mia. Yep she's one of the original vampires. Oh and let's just say, Katherine and her never got along, but she and Miss Pearl did. So yea, go easy on me J

"Damon, don't you think you should slow down with the scotch?" Stefan asked his brother as he downed yet another glass of the amber liquid. Damon gave him a pointed looked before ordering yet another from the bar tender. The reason for him living on this past century turned out to never be imprisoned, and he had wasted a good portion of his undead life trying to free her. No, he wasn't going to slow down. He was going to drown his sorrows and nurse his wounds with scotch and women.

"Back off little brother" Damon said in between another swallow. From behind him, sitting on the other side of the restaurant at a wrap around booth table was a small group watching the conversation between the brothers.

"I don't think it's going well" Elena Gilbert said watching her boyfriend try to pry a glass out of his brother's hands only to be shoved away.

"I never expected it would" Meredith said dryly taking a sip of her iced tea. Elena frowned and turned her attention away from the scene across the restaurant and back to her friends. Meredith sat across from her looking calm and unaffected by Stefan trying to deter Damon from his reckless actions. Between Meredith and Elena were Matt and Caroline.

"I don't get why he's an alcoholic all of a sudden" Caroline said watching the on going battle of will between the brothers. Elena, Meredith and Bonnie exchanged a look.

"It doesn't matter, it's dangerous" Meredith said giving Elena a look clearly stating she wasn't worried about Damon.

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"Would you rather have me out drinking from some of your friends?" he asked throwing a glance over his shoulder. Stefan's gaze hardened as he looked down at his brother. "Why did you come over here anyway?" Damon asked.

"I came because Elena is worried about you," Stefan replied.

Damon opened and shut his mouth before muttering how Elena should keep her worrying about himself. Stefan was speaking again but Damon's attention was caught elsewhere. A familiar young woman was walking out of the restaurant and it took Damon a moment before he realized who it was. "No way" he muttered getting out of his seat and heading for the door with a quickened pace. Stefan shot a look over at Elena and everyone else before following his brother out the door. Elena and Meredith stood and followed suit, leaving Matt and Caroline by himself.

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The girl was walking fast once she hit the sidewalk outside and in a few moments Damon was too. But he didn't dare use vampire speed with so many people milling about. It was win she turned down an alleyway that he sped up, Stefan hot on his heels.

But when he turned into the alley the girl was nowhere in sight. Damon blinked and looked about, well that can't be right, he thought. Stefan stopped behind him and when Damon turned and looked at his brother he looked confused. "What? What did you see Damon?" Stefan asked.

"I thought I saw… never mind" he said shaking his head. When Elena and Meredith showed up at the beginning of the alley looking equally confused as Stefan and Damon. Stefan and Damon shrugged and went to walk out of the alley way and probably back to the bar and grill when Damon was thrown back against the side of the building that bordered the alley. A strong grip held his throat and he hissed dangerously at his attacker and tried to break free but the hold was too strong.

"It's not nice to stalk Damon" said his attacker, her voice was sweet and beautiful but with a playful tone.

"It's been a long time Mia" Damon said with a grin.