Bill, Val, Steven and Caroline were at their home in Georgia when Bill's phone rang.

"Hello?" Bill answered.

"Bill it's Liz. I'll get straight to the point. I need your help." Liz replied and Caroline and Val shared a look, both listening to the conversation with their enhanced hearing.

"What's the problem Liz?" Bill asked.

"This town has been overrun with vampires. I'm good friends with one of them, but there's too many for the council to do anything. The original's are here." Liz replied and Val gasped.

What is it Val? Caroline asked Val in her mind.

The Original's. Ever heard of them?

Nope, should I of?

They're the first vampires ever created. Every vampire made comes from them. They're over a thousand years old and incredibly strong. That town's in danger.

Should we go?

Absolutely not. I won't allow you to be put in Danger.

I won't leave my mother and my old friends to be hurt by them. I want to help Val. Besides, we both know i'm stronger than you.

Val huffed out loud. Fine. But i'm coming with you okay? You never did tell me how you got better vampire skills.

Caroline smiled in triumph and continued listening to the phone, ignoring Val's question.

"Okay Liz i'll come and help but I don't know how much I can be of help. I'll talk it over with Care and Val." Bill said.

"Thank you Bill. I didn't know who else to call." Liz sighed.

"You did the right thing." Bill smiled and hung up. "Pack your bags girls we're going home."

"Road trip!" Val beamed. "Pack your party clothes Care, if we have to do this we're doing it the fun way."

Caroline laughed. "That's why I love you."

"We're so going in my car, i'm not being seen in that family wagon of yours Bill. Ride with me Care?" Val smirked.

"Course." Caroline nodded and Bill sighed.

"You girls will be the death of me I swear it. Fine i'll meet you both there."

XXX

Caroline and Val drove past the 'Welcome to Mystic Falls' sign and Val scoffed. "This is where you're from Care? It looks like five people live here."

"Hey, no insulting the home town." Caroline glared and Val put her hands up defensively.

"Well apparently the spawn of evil's here so I think it's interesting."

"Who?" Caroline frowned.

"Klaus. Original hybrid. Half vampire, half werewolf. I've heard he's ruthless and a psychopath. I suppose that goes for all of them though he's the worst. Avoid him if you can." Val glared.

"I'll try Val, but it's a small town i'm sure i'll run into him eventually." Caroline laughed.

"I know that. Don't trust anyone here apart from your family and I Care, not even your old friends. Who knows what side anyone's on around here." Val sighed.

"Good thing we're so kick ass right?" Caroline smiled and Val laughed.

"That's why I love you." Val smiled. "I think we need a drink first, what do you think?"

"Sounds perfect." Caroline smirked. "Don't tell dad."

Caroline drove Val's 1967 Camero and parked outside the grill. Both girls put their badass faces on, and Caroline fixed her aviators. They strolled inside and walked straight up to the bar. Val compelled the bartender. "Two bourbons straight, biggest we can get." She winked.

"Caroline?"

"Matt?" Caroline frowned. "Wow you look older."

"Hey! I'm only seventeen thank you." He chuckled. "Same as you. What brings you back to town? You look great."

"Bit of this, bit of that." Caroline winked. "This is Valentina."

"Call me Val." She smirked.

"Matt Donovan." He shook her hand. "Hey Care, Elena and Bonnie will want to know you're back, you should go see them."

"I will. It's good to see you Matt." She smiled and he nodded before walking out back.

"I would eat him." Val pouted. "He's so pretty."

"Speaking of pretty." Caroline mumbled when a handsome man walked through the door. "And eating." Val looked over and smirked.

"I just love your tastes Caroline. It's like we were destined to be sisters." Val laughed.

The man walked up to the bar and ordered a drink before walking over to them with a predatory smile. "Damon Salvatore." He introduced. "And you two aren't from around here." He smirked.

"Actually, I am." Caroline smirked. "Caroline Forbes, founding family."

"Oh you're Liz's daughter, she told me you were coming." He smiled. "Didn't tell me you were so delicious."

"Back off vampire." Val hissed.

"Chill out sidekick, was just being nice." Damon smirked, downing his drink. "How'd you know I was a vampire? Liz tell you?"

"Because I'm one too." Val smirked and his face hardened. "About four times your age buddy so don't go getting any ideas. I came to help."

Damon hid his fear and smiled. "Good we could use it." He nodded. "All though I don't know how you'll be of use Barbie." He smirked at Caroline. "I can hear your heartbeat."

Val chuckled and Caroline smirked. "Just because i'm not dead doesn't mean I can't take care of myself Damon." She smiled. "You're a part of the protect Mystic Falls crew right?" He frowned then nodded. "Think we could all get together? We need to be brought up to date."

He downed his drink and stood up. "Follow me."

XXX

Elena, Bonnie, Stefan, Damon, Caroline and Val were at the boarding house. They'd just finished introductions and catching up, Elena telling Damon they could trust Caroline. Damon had filled them in on pretty much everything that had happened since Stefan and himself had got to town.

"So we opened the coffin, thinking it could take down Klaus. Turns out it's just their mother and she's now reunited the family. There's a ball being held tomorrow night. We should know by then, Esther's meeting with Elena there. I'll take you as my date Caroline, Val you go with Stefan. Elena has her own invitation."

"Good idea." Stefan nodded and they all agreed.

XXX

Damon and Caroline pulled up at the mansion dressed and ready to mingle. He jumped out and took her arm. "You look good by the way blondie." He smirked.

"No need for the compliments Damon i'm fully aware you're in love with Elena." She smirked back.

He frowned. "Am I that obvious?"

"You are." She nodded. "Want my advice?"

"Sure." He shrugged feigning indifference.

"You care too much, you're trying too hard. If you're indifferent she'll come to you. Just be yourself." She smiled.

"You're not team Stefan then?" He smirked leading her into the house.

"I like Stefan I do." She nodded thoughtfully. "I'm more of a bad boy lover myself."

"I like you more and more every minute." He chuckled. "I'll go get us some drinks, I think we're going to need them." He walked away when she was approached by a handsome man. "You all alone love?"

"No." She smiled. "You're here aren't you?"

"Touche." He smirked. "I meant do you have a date?"

"Unfortunately. He's a bit of an ass but he's growing on me." She smiled and then smirked. "In a friendly way of course."

He smiled and she licked her lips. "Well i'm glad you've got good company."

"Yes you're not doing too bad." She laughed and he found her laugh infectious.

"What's your name love?" He asked.

"Caroline." She smiled.

"Would you care to dance Caroline?" He asked and she almost melted at his dimpled smile.

"I'd love to." She smiled and took his hand. When they touched she felt an immense power come over her. She closed her eyes and felt them glowing. She spoke with out opening her eyes. "I have to go." She stuttered before turning and running away. He frowned after her.

She ran outside and flashed home quickly, texting Val to tell her she didn't feel well and had gone home.

XXX

Val had filled Caroline in on everything that happened at the ball. Elena had asked her to snap Damon and Stefan's necks so she could talk to Esther. She told her about the linking spell and the plan to kill the original's. Caroline sighed. Val frowned. "So why'd you leave last night Care?"

"You know how I never told you how I became stronger?" She asked and Val nodded. "It's because when we were in New York, I ran into an older vampire. I absorbed their abilities like I did with yours. I didn't tell you because I didn't want you to worry." Caroline smiled.

"I figured as much." Val nodded. "So what happened last night?"

"I was talking to this hot guy and when I touched his hand, I felt the power run through me. I freaked out and left." She smiled timidly.

"What was his name?" Val frowned. "He must have been strong. Maybe it was one of the original's." Val mused.

"Maybe." Caroline sighed. "He didn't tell me his name."

"On the bright side, you're stronger now right?" Val smiled. "Points to you girl." She winked.

"I guess." Caroline smiled. "I just wish I knew more about what I was. I mean Gabriel told us about the elementals and how there's plenty of people with abilities like us. But that doesn't explain why I have more than one."

"Maybe your ability is power absorption or something." Val smirked. "That would explain why you get other peoples powers."

"Makes sense." Caroline nodded. "Isn't that too much for one person though?"

"We'll ring Gabriel once this is over okay? We'll find out Caroline, I promise. You're going to live forever it's not like we don't have time."

"Good point." Caroline smiled.