Meredith

Meredith Sulez walked outside enjoying the breeze of fresh spring air. It had been a long winter, but now it was the start of spring. She smiled realizing not far from now Alaric would be returning to Fell's Chruch. The two were still seeing each other and Meredith had just graduated college. She was still living with her parents, but she was hoping that Alaric would soon propose, but he was out of the country more than he was with Meredith. Elena and Stefan had left Fell's Church and were roaming across the country, but neither have caught sight of Bonnie and Damon. Of course Matt and Caroline were still here, but it wasn't the same without Elena and Bonnie.

Meredith sighed at the thought of her old friend. It had been five years since the two had a conversation in person, but Bonnie found ways of communication. She often entered Meredith's dreams to assure her that she and Damon were fine. More than fine Meredith corrected herself. Damon was still the arrogant ass he always was, but Meredith knew how much Bonnie meant to him. Bonnie had countlessly gotten herself in dire trouble, but Damon was always there for the rescue.

Meredith quickly returned to reality at the sight of Matt Honeycutt. Meredith and Matt were never good friends. He always prefered Elena and Bonnie to her, but ever since their departure they tried to get to know each other better. He sat rested against a tree and had his eyes transfixed to his surrondings. "Hey, Matt!" Meredith called while taking a seat next to him.

His blue eyes turned to hers and he smiled gently, "Hey." He whispered then averted his eyes.

"Is something wrong?" Meredith questioned.

Matt sighed and shrugged. "No not really. Just this feeling I've been having."

"What feeling?"

He still didn't meet her eyes, but he continued. "You would have thought that Fell's Church was done with all this supernatural nonsense, but I don't think it's over yet."

Meredith looked down, unsure of how to answer. She agreed that Fell's had seen enough supernatural things to last a lifetime, but she always felt that no matter what they did it would never stop. "Well anything in particular you feel coming?" she asked curiously.

Matt smiled slightly and shook his head, "I was never the psychic one." He whispered gently."

Meredith quickly averted her face to hide any hint of sadness. She never liked to speak her true feelings in front of others. She tried her hardest to keep her composure and calmness, but she soon realized that wasn't possibe at the moment. Ever since both Bonnie and Elena had left Meredith found it harder and harder to hide her emotions. "I have to go!" she quickly said.

"Wait, what?" Matt responded and looked at Meredith with wide eyes. Meredith stared at Matt for a second knowing that the disappereance of Elena and Bonnie was just as hard for him. She wanted to put her arm around him and tell him everything was alright, but something like that would only work for Bonnie and Elena. Meredith had no idea on how to console Matt which troubled her.

Meredith sighed before speaking, "I'm sorry, Matt. It's just not a good time for me." She hesitated seeing Matt's eyes drop to the ground. Without thinking about it she continued, "we can do something tomorrow, though."

Meredith hoped he would say no, but instead Matt smiled and nodded his head. "I'd like that."

"Well...see you tomorrow." She turned around quickly and walked the short walk back to her house. She went directly to her room and feel into the velvety cusions of her bedding. She turned on her side seeing a picture of herself with both Bonnie and Elena. The picture was taken a year before Stefan or Damon came to Fell's Church and during a time that made sense to Meredith. She felt the tears form in her eyes as she stared at the laughing figures in front of her. "Why are you doing this to youself!" Meredith whispered to herself in anger. The tears were now sobs that she couldn't contain any longer.

"Oh, Meredith!" a familiar voice cried out and quickly wrapped their arms around Meredith. Automatically Meredith tried pushing away, but the tiny hands that held her were also extremely strong.

The figure pulled back allowing Meredith to see the little redhead. "Bonnie!" Meredith quickly sat up wipping the tears from her eyes. "What are you doing here?"

Bonnie gave a little smile, but didn't answer. "I'm sorry." Bonnie responded softly.

"Sorry for what?"

Bonnie's eyes started to fill with tears also, I'm sorry I haven't come to see you. I was trying to control myself before I came and then I just thought it would be easier for Elena and you if I wasn't in the picture anymore. But that's not excuse I should have known better!" She shook her head dumbfoundly, "I was sure Elena was still here, but I suppose I'm wrong which isn't a first. But either way I'm so sorry!"

Meredith smiled and shook her head. She put both of her hands on Bonnie's shoulders and stared directly in her eyes as she spoke, "Bonnie McCollough. You have absolutely nothing to be sorry about. You had to leave Fell's Church and it's not like you just left without a word. I've been getting your messages so don't worry about a thing." Bonnie smiled and let out a sigh of relief, but then Meredith noticed something strange. "So where's the man in black?"

Bonnie let out a little laugh and pointed to the window. Meredith looked out and saw a black ferarri parked in front of her house blending into the night. "I told him I'd rather see you by myself which he was fine with, but he refuses for me to be out of his watch with the new danger and all."

Meredith knew Bonnie's mannerisms over the years and knew that when her eyes widened in such a way that she had spoken of something she wasn't supposed to. "What danger?" Meredith repeated. Bonnie bit her lip as she looked around the room. "Bonnie, you may be a vampire and have a vampire boyfriend but that doesn't mean I won't hurt you if you don't tell me. And if I do that you're boy will probably come in here and kill me and then you'll have to live with that guilt for the rest of your existence. Are you ready for that?" Meredith said sternly.

Bonnie laughed and shook her head, "no I'm really not." She sighed and then told Meredith about her dreams of Stefan and the visions she'd been having. When she was done she dropped her shoulders and looked down. "I was assuming Stefan and Elena were here, but I guess I was wrong...again."

Before Meredith could speak Bonnie's face grew expressionless as her eyes widened. "What is it?" Meredith asked confused, but Bonnie didn't say anything. Meredith quickly recognized the fact that Bonnie was in a trance, but then something different happened. Tears started pouring from her eyes as blood began to fall from her nose. "Bonnie! Answer me, Bonnie!" But then Bonnie's breaths began to come out heavily as if she were being choked. "BONNIE! WHAT'S WRONG? ANSWER ME!" Even though Meredith knew she would hate herself for doing this she knew it was the only thing she could do to help Bonnie. She quickly pushed the girl to her bed and ran for her window. She opened it as fast as she could and then yelled the one name who could help. "DAMON!"