Disclaimer - I in no way, shape, or form, take credit for the character created by L.J Smith nor Julie Plec, and Kevin Williamson for the development of said characters. I do however own Klarissa. I also do not take any claim over the plotline of the series as well as not taking any claim over the screenplay and the writings of L.J Smith, Julie Plec, and Kevin Williamson.
FAMILY TIES: Part One
BANG!
Immediately I wake up for the second time that night, hearing multiple thudding noises coming from downstairs. Slightly frightened I get up from my bed, and make my way out of my room. "Hello" I greet as I open my door, confused when no one responds and notice that the house is dimly lit. Making my way to the top of the staircase, I look down, half expecting someone to be standing there. "Jeremy? Elena? Aunt Jenna?" I call out but am met with no response. Okay, this is really weird. Before I can even blink, I watch as a shadow quickly casts itself over the hallway and as quickly as it appears, it's gone. Oh god, this is totally how a horror movie begins. Quickly making my way down the stairs, and into the living room I say "Hello" again and once again, am met with nothing. Confused, I go to turn on the main light but as I flip the switch back and forth, the light doesn't come on which makes no sense. All of a sudden, the television switches on by itself and I hear the voice of the local news reporter.
"This is Logan Fell coming to you live from the streets of Mystic Falls with breaking news of another deadly animal attack. The wild animal terrorizing the citizens of Mystic Falls has claimed another victim, local high school student Klarissa Gilbert. Police are certain that forensic evidence will confirm that this is the same animal responsible for recent attacks".
Panic immediately washes over me as I see a photo of my face plastered on the screen, what the hell is going on, this is a joke, this has to be a joke- my thoughts are cut off when I hear someone speak from the other side of the room.
"You know what's coming next" I turn around and see Damon.
Fear immediately consumes my entire body and before I even know what I'm doing, I turn around and run out of the room and towards the front door with my life depending on it. As I open the door I'm greeted by Damon who somehow miraculously made it there in the blink of an eye. I let out a scream before I slam the door in his face and turn around, only to once again be greeted by the silhouette of Damon, how is he doing this, the panic runs through me. Realising I have nowhere else to go I back up against the door, my hands flying into my hair and my eyes shut as I scream. When all of a sudden it's quiet, I look up again and Damon is no longer there. Confused I slowly stand up and look around the room, however, I only make it three steps before a searing pain is introduced to my body, and I feel my neck being ripped open, this is it.
•••
Relief washes over my body as I open my eyes and wake up, thank god, it was just a nightmare. Looking around my room, I notice nothing is out of place. These dreams are really starting to annoy me. After the accident I would have nightmares every single night for three months, when finally I started being able to fall asleep without having them. So, why is it now, that my life is starting to go back to normal, that I'm having these nightmares again, let alone about Damon, of all people. Shaking these thoughts and feelings off, I decide to get out of bed and don't bother to change out of my pyjamas, it's a saturday anyways, who cares. Making my way into the kitchen I see Elena and Aunt Jenna standing in the kitchen watching the news. "Morning" I mumble as I grab a cup of coffee and a slice of toast. They both greet me before I focus onto the news.
"To repeat, the animal terrorising Mystic Falls has been caught?" noticing the news reporter on the screen, I realise it's the same one from my nightmare last night and shudder a bit thinking about it. Elena looks at me and raises her eyebrows and I give her a look basically saying not to worry, perhaps twin telepathy is an actual thing.
"Scum ball, scum bucket" I hear Jenna muttering towards the television screen.
Confused Elena and I look at each other before my sister asks "Who are you talking to?".
"Him" is all our Aunt says.
Pointing to the screen I ask, "Do you mean the news guy?".
Nodding her head Jenna replies "Also known as Logan 'Scum' Fell. Did your mother ever tell you why I left Mystic Falls?".
Amused Elena asks "You mean, you and him?"
"He's cute" I interject.
Shooting me a glare Jenna says, "He is not cute, there is nothing cute about him". I hold up my hands in surrender before Jenna switches the subject as she notices Elena sit down next to me at the table with a box in her hands "What are you doing with that?".
Elena responds "I went yesterday and got it from the safe deposit box. Mom had told Mrs. Lockwood she would loan it to the founder's council for their heritage display".
"Is that grandma Beth's wedding ring?" Jenna asks.
Nodding her head my sister says "Originally it was great-great-grandma Mary's wedding ring".
Not even noticing my brother walking in until he picks up something from the table and says "How much do you think this stuff is worth, you know, like on eBay?".
Grabbing the antique out of his hands and glaring at him, Elena says "You're not gonna find out".
Walking towards the fridge, Jeremy replies "That stuff is mum and dad's. You can't just give it away".
"She isn't giving it away. It's called a loan, Jeremy" I say to him before the doorbell rings. Looking at my sister, I say to my sister "You keep cleaning, I'll go get". Getting up out of my seat, I walk to the door and open it and am greeted by Stefan. "Oh, Stefan, hey what's up?" I ask him.
Taking my standing out of the way as an invitation to walk in, he does so and asks "Hey Klary, I'm good, how are you?".
Shrugging my shoulders I tell Stefan "I'm alright, besides this really strange dream I had last night, well it was more like a nightmare, if I'm honest".
A look cross between confusion and realisation flashes across Stefan's face as he steps closer to me and asks "You had a nightmare last night? What about?".
Before I can tell him that I had a nightmare about Damon tearing open my neck and draining me of blood, Elena walks around the corner. "Stefan, hi" she smiles at him.
Almost as if he forgets about our conversation, the look on Stefan's face is one of contentment as he greets my sister, as the two stare at each other, I say "Well, I'm gonna go to my room, don't do anything I wouldn't do" and I walk up the stairs and make my way into my room. As soon as I sit on my bed, I hear my ringtone and grab my phone to answer, "Hello".
Bonnie's voice fills the other line "Hey, is it alright for me to come over before the founder's party so that we can get ready? Caroline is ditching us for Damon".
"Wait, Caroline is bringing Damon? Her mum is gonna freak" I say, not to mention I'm gonna freak out considering I keep having weird dreams about him.
Hearing Bonnie sigh she says, "I know, I tried to tell her that but apparently she doesn't care, which is really weird. Anyways I should be over there at 4".
"Okay Bon, I'll see you then" I say before hanging up the phone. Hearing a knock on my door, I look up and see Stefan standing there. "Hey, everything alright?" I ask him.
"Yeah, I just thought I'd say goodbye" he says.
"Oh, did you and my sister have fun in her room with the door shut?" I wink at him and he laughs.
"I promise, it was completely PG. Actually, I also wanted to ask you, about your dream. It's just that when you told me, you looked a bit shook up, everything okay?", bless Stefan, Elena caught a good one.
I let him know, "I'm good now, it was just a nightmare. I use to have them more frequently but I've been alright the past couple of months".
Stefan nods with understanding and says "Do you mind me asking what it was about?".
"Uh, it's alright Stefan, it's really not a big deal" I say, but it's kind of a big deal I'm dreaming about your brother, and how do I let that slip casually but for some reason, I feel safe around Stefan, I know I can trust him so I sigh as I look at him and say "Actually, it was about Damon. I don't know, my mind is a very imaginative place. But I'm alright now, trust me, I'm over it. Thanks for checking Stefan" and I mean it.
"As long as you're alright, well I'll see you tonight" he says.
Agreeing with him I reply "Yep, you will. See ya Stefan" and with that he leaves. As soon as he leaves, Elena walks in.
"So you and Stefan are getting along, that's good" she says as she sets the box of our family heirlooms down on my bed.
Teasing her I say "Don't worry, I won't steal your man".
Giggling, my sister says "No, no, I like that you two are friends. I mean, Stefan is becoming an important part of my life and I like that you two get along".
"Well, we do and I'll be pissed if I'm not your bride of honour at the wedding!" I joke.
Joking back Elena says, "Only if you do one thing for me".
Fake groaning I say "And what would that be?".
"Tyler has to come pick this box up for his parents, can you please give it to him. He should be here in about five minutes. I would do it myself but I have to set things up for you, Bonnie, and I. I'm sorry, please" my twin begs.
"Fine, I guess I can do this one little thing for you" I say and as she goes to say thank you, we hear the doorbell ring. Giving her one last look, I pick up the box and walk downstairs, only to witness the exchange between Tyler and Jeremy.
"I'm here for my mum. I was supposed to pick up a box of stuff" Tyler says to Jeremy.
Before Jeremy can say anything I interject, "Right here and please be careful".
As I hand Tyler the box, Jeremy adds "Yeah, be careful with it, dick".
"Okay guys, can we not" I say glaring at the two of them.
"I'm fine, he's just being a punk" Tyler says.
Jeremy quickly retaliates "I got your punk".
Shaking my head at their stupidity, I say "Look, Tyler, you should go. Tell your mum that we'll see her tonight" and I walk away from the two boys but not before I hear Tyler speak.
"Hey, would it make a difference if I told you that I actually like Vicki?" sure you do.
"Not even if you meant it" is all Jeremy says before shutting the door.
•••
Bonnie, Elena, and I were sitting in the kitchen trying to decide which nail polish colours to wear. "Delicate flower vs. Naughty Vixen" Bonnie says.
Elena replies "Tough call, can we mix them?".
"Look at you, getting all pretty for your date. You seem happy-ish".
"I am, ish. Tonight's going to be a good night" Elena says.
Looking up at Bonnie from painting my nails I say "Well let's hope it is. But don't let that stop you from telling us whatever it is you wanted to tell us as soon as you walked in the door, Bonnie".
Looking at us Bonnie says, "What if I tell you in the morning? I don't want to ruin the night".
Elena looks at her, "Bonnie, out with it".
Finally deciding to tell us, Bonnie says "Okay, but it has to go in the vault, because Caroline will kill me if it gets back to Damon that she squealed. Apparently Stefan has a very interesting back story".
Elena and I share a look before we both say "Uh-huh".
"Do you know what happened with his girlfriend, Katherine?" Bonnie asks us.
Nodding my head I say, "I know they both dated her and I'll assume that's why they have issues".
"Yeah, they both dated her, only she chose Damon. And that drove Stefan mad, so he did horrible things to try and break them up. He manipulated Katherine. He filled her head with all these lies until finally it worked, and she turned against Damon" Bonnie ends with shrugging her shoulders.
"That sounds like one person's side of the story, meaning Damon's" I tell them.
"I just wanted you to know" Bonnie says to Elena.
"Anyway, his past relationships are none of my business" is all my twin says back.
Not even looking at us as she starts to paint her nails, Bonnie says "Unless he's a calculating, manipulative liar. That is your business".
Giving Bonnie a subtle glare, Elena says "Stefan is none of those things".
Looking up at Elena, Bonnie asks "Yeah? How do you know?"
"Oh please, it's Stefan we're talking about here. He couldn't even hurt a bunny" I say before we all sit in silence, focusing on our nails.
•••
Standing in the joint bathroom that connects Elena and Jeremy's rooms, us three girls are all doing our hair since our makeup was done before the phone rings. Elena puts down her straightener and answers the house phone. "Hello? Hi, Mrs. Lockwood. What do you mean? It is? Are you sure? Because I'm sure I saw it. Let me check. I will find it and bring it. Ok, bye".
Noticing the look on her face Bonnie asks my sister "What's wrong?" only to be ignored as Elena walks into Jeremy's room. Sharing a confused look with Bonnie, we ignore the situation and just let Elena do her thing, I swear, Elena thought she was mother-bear.
Walking back into the room, I ask her "What happened?".
"He stole the pocket watch" is all she says.
"Wait, you mean dad's pocket watch? The one he was suppose to give to Jer?" I ask, knowing about the pocket watch, it was some old antique that was passed down to the first born son.
"Yeah, did you know about it?" Elena asks me.
Nodding my head I say "Yeah I did, I overheard dad talking to Jeremy about it one night, I kind of zoned out but I heard that part. I had no idea what they were talking about. Look Lena, maybe you should just go give it back to him. He wouldn't of taken it for no reason, and besides Mrs. Lockwood probably won't even notice it missing and if she does just tell her it's packed up in dad's old things". Elena doesn't respond so I take it as a sign to leave my room and go get ready for the party.
Walking into my room, I shut the door behind me and walk over to my wardrobe, pulling out the dress I was wearing for the night. The dress was a metallic bronze colour, which contrasted well with my olive skin tone, it was also spaghetti strap with a v-shape neckline and reached just above my knees since it was a fit and flare style dress. I paired it with nude high heels and quickly ran my fingers through my curled hair. Quickly grabbing my clutch, I walked out of my room and met with Elena who was ready and had Stefan on her arm, great, so I'm third wheeling.
"Hey Stef" I greet him.
"Hey Klary" he greets me back.
"I gave Jeremy back the watch" Elena says with a small smile on her face.
Sending her a smile back I say, "Alright kids, time to go" and we left.
A/N - Wow look at me updating so quickly. I hope you enjoyed this chapter! Thank you for all the follows, favourites, and reviews. I've deciding to start including more exchanges between Klary and Stefan just because they will be become good friends (maybe even best friends). And yes, Damon made Klary and Stefan have the same dream if you were wondering that's why Stefan as so adamant about what she dreamt about. Side note, I created a story cover and I really like it, I think it ties in well with the title of the story. Anyways, the next chapter will be up tomorrow, and if you have any questions about the story, please leave it in a review! Thank you for reading xx
