~So I found a website to use with the transcript of each episode. I will be using that to write the chapters. It will be a lot easier than sitting and pausing the show every second lol well I hope you enjoy the pilot I do not own the vampire diaries just Erika Gilbert~

My alarm rang and I grunted at the sound. Without looking I shut it off. I continued to lay in bed a few more minutes before I made myself get up. I went into my closet and started grabbing the clothes I was going to wear. I pulled out a green v-neck shirt and a pair of blue jeans and started to change.

When I finished changing and knew that Elena was out of the bathroom I went in to fix my hair and makeup and then brushed my teeth. When I finished I went back to my room and gathered my bag together and went downstairs.

I could hear everyone in the kitchen already.

"Toast, I can make toast." Jenna said as she scrambled around in the kitchen.

"It's all about the coffee, Aunt Jenna." Elena said.

"Is there coffee?" Me and Jeremy both said at the same time. We looked at each other. I gave a small smile. "Jinx Jeremy!" He just rolled his eyes. I'm guessing that's another thing I need to work on. There was so much tension between me and Jeremy as well.

"Your first day of school and I'm totally unprepared. Lunch money?" Jenna asked.

"I'm good." Elena said.

"So am I." I said as I sipped my coffee.

"Anything else? A number two pencil? What am I missing?" Jenna asked lost in her own stuff.

"Don't you have a big presentation today?" I asked.

"I'm meeting with my thesis advisor at…now. Crap!"

"Then go. We'll be fine." Elena said. Jenna grabbed her stuff and ran out the door. I love Aunt Jenna for taking care of us after the accident. She was so worried about us that she forgot about other things going on in her life.

Elena and I saw Jeremy grabbing stuff before he walked out of the kitchen.

"You ok?" she asked him.

"Don't start." He said and then stormed out.

I sighed as I looked at my twin sister. "Are you ok?" She asked me.

"Yeah I'm ok or at least that's what I have to make people believe."

She gave a small smile. "One day at a time right?"

I returned the smile. "Right."


We were in Bonnie's car on our way to school. Elena was in the front and I was in the back seat. I was listening to Bonnie while we drove.

"So Grams is telling me I'm psychic." Bonnie said.

"Really now?" I responded.

"Our ancestors were from Salem, witches and all that, I know, crazy, but she's going on and on about it, and I'm like, put this woman in a home already! "

"Aww but your grandma is so sweet."

She smiled. "But then I started thinking, I predicted Obama and I predicted Heath Ledger, and I still think Florida will break off and turn into little resort islands. . .Elena! Back in the car."

I looked over at my twin who was completely zoned out.

"I did it again, didn't I?" Elena asked. We both nodded.

"I—I'm sorry, Bonnie. You were telling us that…"

"That I'm psychic now."

"Right. Ok then predict something. About me."

"And me!" I piped up.

Bonnie smiled at the requests. "I see…" As she was going to predict the future, something hide the windshield and made the car swerve. I clutched on the back seat and thought my heart was going to pop out of my chest.

"What was that? Oh, my god! Are you guys ok?" Bonnie asked in concern.

"It's ok. I'm fine. Erika are you ok?" Elena asked.

I stood in a daze as the memories tried to flood back into my mind and then I shook my head to forget about it. "Yeah I am ok."

"It was like a bird or something. It came out of nowhere." Bonnie said really startled that she traumatized us more.

"Really, We can't be freaked out by cars for the rest of our lives." I assured Bonnie and placed a hand on Elena's shoulder. My twin and I looked at each other and she nodded in agreement.

Bonnie smiled at the twin bonding moment. "I predict this year is going to kiss ass. And I predict all the sad and dark times are over and both of you are going to be beyond happy."

We both smiled at Bonnie and then continued driving to school.


The three of us walked into the school and through the hallways.

"Major lack of male real estate. Look at the shower curtain on Kelly Beech. She looks like a hot- can I still say "tranny mess"?" Bonnie asked.

"No, that's over." Elena said and I nodded in agreement.

"Ahh, find a man, coin a phrase. It's a busy year." Bonni said.

We stopped in the middle of the hall when we saw Matt. I waved at him and he smiled but when he looked over to see Elena by my side his smile dropped and he walked away.

"He hates me." Elena sighed.

"He doesn't hate you." I reassured her.

"Exactly. That's "You dumped me, but I'm too cool to show it, but secretly I'm listening to Air Supply's greatest hits." Bonnie also reassured.

Caroline approached us a few minutes later. "Elena, Erika, Oh my god." She gave each of us a tight hug. "How are you guys? Oh it's so good to see you. How are they? Are they good?"

"Caroline…." Elena started.

"We're right here and we are both fine. Thanks." I finished for Elena in a bit of a nasty tone but Caroline didn't seem to notice.

"Really?" Caroline asked.

"Yes. Much better." Elena replied.

"Oh, you poor thing." Caroline said then hugged Elena again.

"Ok, Caroline."

"Oh! Ok, see you guys later?"

"Ok! Bye!" Bonnie finished.

"No comment." I stated when Caroline walked away.

"I'm not even going to say anything." Bonnie said and then we walked off.

We were walking when Bonnie randomly stopped us. I raised a brow at her.

"Hold up. Who's this?" Bonnie asked.

"All I see is back." Elena said.

"It's a hot back." I complimented.

"I'm sensing Seattle, and he plays the guitar." Bonnie predicted. I looked at her then mimicked the serious predictor face she was making which made Elena giggle.

"You're really going to run this whole psychic thing into the ground, huh?" Elena asked.

"Pretty much."

I looked over to Jeremy who was talking to some kid before he went to the bathroom. "Elena looks like trouble. We should probably do something." She rolled her eyes. "We'll be right back." She said to Bonnie before we followed Jeremy into the bathroom.

"Woah! Pants down, chicks!" Some guy in the bathroom said.

"Shut it!" I yelled while Elena grabbed Jeremy's face and inspected his eyes.

"Great. It's the first day of school and you're stoned." Elena said angrily.

"No, I'm not." Jeremy defended.

"Are you sure?" I asked while crossing my arms.

"Where is it? Is it on you?" Elena inspected.

"Stop, all right?! You both need to chill yourselves, all right?" Jeremy snapped.

I snorted a little. "Chill ourselves?"

"What is that, stoner talk? Dude, you are so cool." Elena said.

"Look, stop! I don't have anything on me. Are you guys crazy?" Jeremy once again defended.

I glared at Jeremy. "You haven't seen crazy, Jeremy! We both gave you a summer pass, but I am done watching you destroy yourself."

"No. no, no you know what?" My twin said and I looked at her questionably. "Keep it up. But just know I am going to be there to ruin your buzz everytime, you got it?"

I nodded in agreement. "Same here."

"Jeremy, I know who you are. And it's not this person. So don't be this person." Elena said while staring at Jeremy.

"I don't need this." Jeremy yelled before pushing us aside to leave the bathrooms. I looked at my twin and sighed. "You would think he would be more mellowed out with all the drugs."

She rolled her eyes and started heading out the bathroom. I followed closely behind her. When we got out she bumped into someone and I bumped into her.

"Oi!" I yelled and then we both looked up at this really hot guy.

"Uh, pardon me. Um… is this the men's room?" he asked confused on our appearance from within the doors.

"Yes. Um, I was just, Um-I was just…" Elena stuttered.

I rolled my eyes at her shyness. "It's a long story." I answered for her.

She sighed in relief and we struggled to get past before the kind stranger makes away for us. I put my hands on Elena's shoulders and push her to walk fast.


We were in Tanner's class while he was discussing the confederacy.

"Once our home state of Virginia joined confederacy in 1861, it created a tremendous amount of tension within the state. People in Virginia's northwest region had different ideals than those from the traditional deep south. Then Virginia divided in 1863 with the northwest region joining the union" Tanner lectured.

I was ignoring most of it while I doodled in my notebook. I glanced up to see Elena was sneaking looks to the new kid who also happened to be the same kid we awkwardly ran into outside the men's room.

I looked over at Bonnie and mouthed OMG. She tried not to giggle and mouthed I KNOW. She pulled her phone out and I assumed she texted Elena who then a few seconds later at her phone. She looked over at him again then looked in my direction. When Tanner wasn't looking I fan-girled myself and pretended to faint. Elena was shaking her head trying not to laugh.


After school Elena went off to the cemetery. That's weird to some people but we both did it. It was a way to make peace with events. I went to the Mystic Grill to get some food. I saw Tyler and Matt sitting at a table so I approached them. "Mind if I joined you guys?"

Matt nodded and scooted over so I was sitting next to him. "How are you Erika?" he asked.

"I'm fine." I replied and gave my fake smile.

"Well I'm glad you are. I missed hanging out with you." Tyler said.

I nodded. "Yeah it really has been a while hasn't it?"

They both nodded. "But we understand why." Matt assured and put an arm on my shoulders.

We sat and talked and shared a tray of fries. I really missed these guys. I used to hang out with them all the time especially Matt since he was dating Elena. I actually had fun for the first time in months. I let myself laugh and enjoy the moment but when things settled down I still felt a little torn. I guess I might never get to be back to my old self. I looked up to see Vicki came to our table.

"Thanks, Vick." Matt said.

"Do you need another refill?" She asked Tyler.

"I'd love one." He replied.

When she walked away Matt looked at Tyler questionably. "Please tell me you're not hooking up with my sister."

"I'm not hooking up with your sister." Tyler grinned.

"You're such a dick." Matt said and I couldn't help but smirk.


I sat with Bonnie and Matt when she arrived. I was sipping my drink when he was talking to her.

"How's Elena doing?" Matt asked Bonnie. We talked majority of the time earlier he could have asked me.

"Her mom and dad died. How do you think? She's putting on a good face just like this one over here." She said as she pointed to me. "It's only been four months."

"Has she said anything about me?" He asked. I made a face not giving a direct answer.

"Oh, no. So not getting in the middle. You pick up the phone and call her." Bonnie told him.

"I feel weird calling her. She broke up with me."

"Give it more time, Matt." I told him and gently held his hand.

We looked over to see Elena came in with the new guy.

"More time, huh?" Matt looked at me and then got up. I followed closely behind.

"Hey, I'm Matt, nice to meet you." Matt greeted then shook his hand. "Hi. Stefan."

Elena and Matt awkwardly said hi to each other than Matt walked away. I approached Stefan.

"Hey Stefan. I'm Erika, Elena's twin sister if it wasn't obvious."

"It's nice to meet you Erika. Elena spoke very highly of you."

I smiled and then eyed my sister as the three of us went to sit with Bonnie and now Caroline who arrived.

"So, you were born in Mystic Falls?" Caroline asked while trying to seem attractive.

"Mm-Hmm. And moved when I was still young." Stefan replied.

"Parents?" Bonnie asked.

"My parents passed away."

"I'm sorry. Our parents died too." I gave him a sympathetic look of understanding.

"Any siblings?" Elena asked trying to change the subject.

Stefan returned the sympathy smiles to both of us. "None that I talk to. I live with my uncle."

"So, Stefan, if you're new, then you don't know about the party tomorrow." Caroline said as she gave her flirty smile.

"It's a back to school thing at the falls." Bonnie cleared up.

Stefan looked over at Elena. "Are you going?"

I smiled and nudged her arm. "Of course she is. I'm going so I will be sure she goes too." Elena looked at me wanting to scoff but she couldn't resist smiling.


Elena was driving us home.

"I can't believe you did that." She kept saying.

"Why can't you believe it? You act like you hate that I did it but the grin on your face says otherwise." I said while looking at my phone.

"Thank you." She smiled.

"You're welcome. Now when a charming fellow comes along I would hope you will do the same for me."

"Haha of course I will! What are twins for?"

I smiled. "I'm sorry." She looked at me funny.

"I'm sorry for being distant over the summer."

"Erika I understand why. I'm just glad you're starting to be yourself again."

"Me too. I hope I can be myself completely."

"I'm sure you will. Someone is going to sweep you off your feet and make you remember what life used to be like. It will happen one day."

"Thanks Elena."


"The Battle of Willow Creek took place right at the end of the war in our very own Mystic Falls. How many casualties resulted in this battle? Ms. Bennett?" Tanner lectured.

"Um... a lot? I'm not sure. Like a whole lot." Bonnie replied.

"Cute becomes dumb in an instant, Ms. Bennett. Mr. Donovan? Would you like to take this opportunity to overcome your embedded jock stereotype?"

"It's ok, , I'm cool with it." Matt responded.

"Hmm. Gilberts? Surely one of you can enlighten us about one of the town's most significantly historical events?" He asked.

"I don't have clue Mr. Tanner." I responded then looked over at my twin.

"I'm sorry, I—I don't know." Elena replied.

"I was willing to be lenient last year for obvious reasons, Girls. But the personal excuses ended with summer break."

"There were 346 casualties. Unless you're counting local civilians." Stefan answered.

"That's correct. Mister…?" Tanner looked at him.

"Salvatore."

"Salvatore. Any relation to the original settlers here at Mystic Falls?"

"Distant."

"Well, very good. Except, of course, there were no civilian casualties in this battle."

"Actually, there were 27, sir. Condederate soldiers, they fired on the church, believing it to be housing weapons. They were wrong. It was a night of great loss. The founder's archives are, uh, stored in civil hall if you'd like to brush up on your facts. Mr. Tanner."

Elena and I looked at Stefan. I gave him a thumbs up. This guy is so cool.


I got to the party and went straight over to get a drink. I mingled with a few people to get some independent time away from my sister. After some time, I saw Stefan standing alone and awkward so I approached him.

"Hey you made it and as promised I came and I made sure Elena came too." I smiled at him.

He smiled. "Well I am glad to hear. How are you doing?"

I shrugged. "I'm managing."

"Well I have been through what you are going through right now. If you ever want to talk about it, I'm here."

"Well thank you kind sir. I really appre…"

"Hey! You made it!" Caroline interrupted.

"I did." Stefan replied and looked over at me seeing my reaction from being cut off.

"Well, let's get you a drink. I can't believe Erika didn't offer you one!"

"Well, I'm-" Stefan tried to say something before Caroline dragged him off. He looked back at me with an apologetic look.

I sighed. I just hope Caroline doesn't corrupt him.


Later on in the night I was with Stefan and Elena as I watched a drunk Caroline hit on Stefan.

"Is she like that with, uh, all the guys?" Stefan asked.

"No. You're fresh meat. She'll back off eventually." Elena replied.

"God, you gotta be kidding me!" I shouted.

"What is it?" Stefan asked and Elena looked at what I was looking at.

"Our brother." I repied.

"The drunk one?"

"That would be the one. Excuse me." Elena said. I grabbed her arm. "No I'll go, You stay with Stefan and keep talking." I gave her a reassuring smile and she nodded in agreement. I then followed Jeremy.


"Jeremy, where the hell are you going?" I yelled.

"I don't want to hear it!" He shouted back.

"Yeah, well, too bad!"

As I caught up with him he tripped and fell on the ground and then started shouting when he realized what he fell on.

"Vicki? No! Oh, my god, it's Vicki!" He screamed.

"Oh, my god!"

"No!" He started panicking. He picked her up and then I helped him carry her to the party.

"Somebody help!" I screamed.

"Vicki? Vicki, what the hell?" Matt shouted and ran over to us.

"What happened to her?" Tyler asked in panic as he came over to us. Elena ran over to my side to help.

"Somebody, call an ambulance!" Matt ordered.

"Everybody back up, give her some space!" Tyler than ordered and Elena was on the phone calling 911.

"Vivki, Vicki, come one, open your eyes, look at me." Matt begged.


I was in my room trying to figure out what was going on when a crow appeared in my room. "Damon." I called when I saw my brother on the balcony.

"Hello, brother." He greeted.

"Crow's a bit much, don't you think?"

"Wait till you see what I can do with the fog."

"When'd you get here?"

"Well, I couldn't miss your first day at school. Your hair's different. I like it."

"It's been 15 years, Damon."

"Thank God. I couldn't take another day of the nineties. That horrible grunge look? Did not suit you. Remember, Stefan, it's important to stay away from fads. "

"Why are you here?"

"I miss my little brother."

"You hate small towns. It's boring. There's nothing for you to do."

"I've managed to keep myself busy."

"You know, you left that girl alive tonight. That's very clumsy of you."

"Ah. That can be a problem. . .for you."

"Why are you here now?"

"I could ask you the same question. However, I'm fairly certain your answer can be summed up all into one little word. . .Elena. As for my answer, her twin sister Erika." I glared at my brother.

"She took my breath away. Erika. She's a dead ringer for Katherine although Elena could be a close second if it wasn't for her hair. Is it working, Stefan? Being around Elena, being in her world? Does it make you feel alive?"

"She's not Katherine. Neither of them are Katherine."

"Well, let's hope not. We both know how that ended. Tell me something, when's the last time you had something stronger than a squirrel?"

"I know what you're doing, Damon. It's not gonna work."

"Yeah? Come on. Don't you crave a little?" He started to hit me.

"Stop it."

"Let's do it. Together. I saw a couple girls out there. Or just, let's just cut to the chase, let's just go straight for the twins."

"Stop it!"

"Imagine what her blood tastes like!" My face started changing as he was getting on my last nerve.

"I can imagine what Erika's taste like."

"I said stop!" I was fed up. I ran towards Damon and throw him out the window. When I looked up from the pavement he wasn't there.

"I was impressed. I give it a six. Missing style, but I was pleasantly surprised. Very good with the whole face- thing. It was good."

"You know, it's all fun and games, Damon, huh? But wherever you go, people die."

"That's a given."

"Not here. I won't allow it."

"I take that as an invitation."

"Damon, please. After all these years, can't we just give it a rest?"

"I promised you an eternity of misery, so I'm just keeping my word."

"Just stay away from Elena and Erika."

"Where's your ring? Oh, yeah, sun's coming up in a couple of hours, and, poof, ashes to ashes." I glared at him again. "Relax. It's right here."

He then grabbed me by the throat and threw me against the garage. "You should know better than to think you're stronger than me. You lost that fight when you stopped feeding on people. I wouldn't try it again. I think we woke Zach up. Sorry, Zach."


I went to the Mystic Grill with Caroline and Bonnie. I just had to get away from the forest. I felt bad leaving Elena and Jeremy but I just couldn't handle it.

"Are you sober yet" Bonnie asked Caroline.

"No." Caroline moaned quietly.

"Keep drinking. Bonnie has to take you home, than me, and then she can go home." I told her.

"Why didn't he go for me? You know, how come the guys that I want never want me?" Caroline whined.

"I'm not touching that." Bonnie said and I nodded in agreement.

"I'm inappropriate. I always say the wrong thing. And . . . Elena always says the right thing. She doesn't even try! And he just picks her. And she's always the one that everyone picks, for everything and if not her then they pick you Erika because you both are so alike. And I try so hard, and . . . I'm never the one."

I felt bad for her. Me and Elena are almost alike except I use to be more adventurous. Everyone would either pick between me or her and its true we don't actually try. "It's not a competition, Caroline." I assured her.

"Yeah, it is." She said in total seriousness. I just shook my head.

Bonnie went to go pay the bill and I saw Caroline staring over my shoulders and smile at someone. She started smiling. I looked over and saw who she was looking at. The stranger made eye contact with me. He had the most gorgeous eyes and he smiled at me too. I blushed and quickly turned around. Nope I am so not going there. That is all I need. Caroline getting interested in a guy and I fall for that guy and he falls for me and then she gets all depressed. It's just better for me to play solo right now. I need to take care of myself first before I start getting into any relationship. I'll just help Elena get with Stefan and feed off their romance. Yup sounds good to me.

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