Nothing But Original
Disclaimer: I do not own the Vampire Diaries. And I promise I'm going to try and get Valerie in more instead of the other characters.
Chapter Eleven- Danger Lies At Every Corner
Valerie POV
I felt the light coming in, it hurt my eyes but not for long. I stood and walked downstairs until I stopped at the bottom of the staircase and heard the doorbell ring. I looked through the side window and saw no one there and opened it quickly to see still no one. I looked down on the welcome mat was an envelope I picked it up and quickly went back inside to open it. On the front said "Valerie St. Martin"
"Please join the Mikaelson Family this evening at seven o'clock for dancing, cocktails, and celebration." I threw it into the trash and placed my hands on the counter thinking and thinking I sighed and yanked it back out of the trash can and ran upstairs in vampire speed to my closet. I started going through my closet until I found a cream dress with a black belt but I didn't have any good dress shoes so I found my old pair of black converse.
Why would they invite me? Maybe they sent it to everyone in town or maybe Rebekah wanted me to come. I don't know but it's going to be my entire family there, what if they recognize me and the entire plan is done for. I have to do it no I don't uhhh, I'm gonna call Caroline.
"Hello."
"Hi Caroline..."
"Can you explain to me why your brother is sending me a dress and an invitation to a dance?"
"Not really I got one too." I brought my knees closer to my chest and placed my chin on them "Not a dress but I got an invite."
"Are you gonna go?"
"I don't know. Maybe maybe not." she groaned and I laughed
"You wanna join me and Elena at the grill?"
"Sure. Why not?"
"Alright. See yah later." I hung up the phone and walked outside Rachel's car was gone again so I walked down the road until I came across the Mystic Grill. I found Caroline first when she waved and Elena smiled and waved I walked over to them and they continued on their conversation.
"It's all so weird. The originals are throwing a ball. Like an actual ball."
"It's some twisted Cinderella fetish is what it is, and why does that evil witch want an audience with you?" the waitress came by and asked me what to drink. "No offense, Valerie."
"Uhh... Dr. Pepper, please." she nodded and walked away "None taken. She's more of an evil witch/ bitch if you ask me."
"I have no idea. There's only one way to find out."
"I thought you told Damon and Stefan you weren't going" she came back with my drink and I pulled the straw to my mouth and started to drink my drink
"I did, which is all the more reason why I need a drama- free bodyguard." Elena looked at me and Caroline looked at Elena.
"Well, I think a Salvatore would look alot better in a tux, and by that, I mean Stefan. And besides I think Valerie is trying to stay away as far away from her family as possible besides the only original who knows her is Rebekah."
"Uhh... I can't deal with either of the Salvatores right now. Whatever Stefan's feeling, he's channeling it against Klaus, and Damon... it's just not a good idea."
"Why?"
"Because bringing both the Salvatore brothers could either end with someone's neck getting snapped or someone going home in tears." they looked at me "I met one of them and when I looked at him he looked like he wanted to rip out my throat without hesitation." they looked back at each other.
"Damon." they said at the same time "But is it because you two made out?" I coughed up some of my drink while Elena started sending dagger's into Caroline's face from her looks "Bonnie spilled the beans."
"I was gonna tell you. It's just after everything happened with your dad..."
"Elena, when you and Matt kissed for the first time in freshmen year, you called me the second it happened. I don't hear about this till now? From somebody else?"
"I'm sorry. It's just I-I don't even know how I feel about it yet. All I do know is that..."
"It used to be much easier" I finished her sentence and she nodded
"Careful Caroline, it's all well and good till she stabs you in the back."
"What are you doing here? I know your mom's rules. No hurting the locals."
"Get over yourself, Elena. It's not all about you." she was about to walk away "Bye Valerie." she saved and I did a weak wave as she passed by I turned to see her talking to Matt and she handed him an invitation.
"Oh, my God. She's inviting him to the ball. Why is she inviting him?"
"Probably to get this reaction from us." Caroline scoffed and leaned back into her chair
"What time is this stupid dance?"
When I returned home Rachel's car was there. I could see her sitting in the kitchen eating ice cream, I walked in and went into the kitchen.
"Hey."
"Hey. What's up?" I asked she wiggled her hand and made a face
"I have to go to work in about twenty minutes." she said and smiled "Besides I'm getting new friends. Meredith Fell."
"Oh that's good. Just as long as she isn't a killer like Elena said, which I highly doubt." she shrugged her shoulders
"So where are you going?"
"A ball. I haven't been to one of those since thirteen ninety-three which was amazing since it was in Paris and a masquerade. Rebekah invited me, so now I'm going to see Elijah, Finn, Kol, Klaus, and my stupid mother."
"You don't think they'll recognize you?"
"I highly doubt it. It's been thousands of years if they do, we leave." she nodded "We could move closer to Logan. That would be a lot better." she smiled "I wouldn't mind. I don't care how long we are gone just as long as I get my revenge." I left the room and went upstairs and walked into the bathroom with my dress and shoes in hand. I stared at myself in the mirror and put the dress on and then I slipped on my shoes. Rachel said she would drop me off there and head over to the hospital she told me she'd call me incase she has to stay longer so I could spend the night over at someone's house.
I approached the house and stepped inside I had some people give me a look because of my clothes so I basically mouthed the word 'What?' and they turned away talking to their friends. I have to say I may hate my family but they had good taste in houses I saw waiters going around with champagne Could I get a drink that didn't have alcohol in it. I walked over to a waitress.
"Do you have anything not involving alcohol?" she smiled and nodded I followed behind her to the bar and she placed a glass on the counter and poured some red liquid in and placed some cherries in it. Shirley Temple nice. I gave her a thankful look and she smiled walking over to another customer. I looked to see Elena with her arms wrapped around the Salvatores I shook my head at her, I felt someone come behind me it was Caroline.
"Don't you look gorgeous?" I said and she smiled
"Thanks. This is the dress that your brother had sent to my house. I had nothing else to wear and apparently neither did you."
"Go ahead make fun of me. I've been getting looks since I got here and I have been making faces at them since I've got here. And if I had known there was going to be a ball I would have kept my old dresses."
"Well, they should be the least of your worries, Klaus has been all over me since I stepped in the door."
"What does he think you're doing?"
"Getting a drink. I might need a few." I laughed and so did she.
"Uh, if everyone could gather, please." we heard I held my arm out and she placed her arm over mine and walked with me to the staircase and I saw them Elijah, Finn, Kol, Klaus, and Rebekah I felt the anger boiling in my veins and I knew Caroline saw something cause she had squeezed my hand to keep me calm. "Welcome. Thank you for joining us." And then I saw her the woman who made me who I am. My Mother. "You know, whenever my mother brings our family together like this, it's tradition for us to commence the evening with a dance. Tonight's pick is a centuries-old waltz, so if all of you could please find yourselves a partner, please join us in the ballroom." my brothers and sister walked down the stairs while my mother walked upstairs Caroline pulled me away.
"Valerie" she said I still stared "Valerie" I looked at her and smiled "Let's just forget her and have fun for tonight, alright?" I nodded she led me to the ballroom until she was stopped by Klaus.
"I hope I'm not being rude to pull you away from your friend, Caroline. But I was hoping to have you join me in a dance." Caroline looked at me and I nodded Klaus held his hand out for her and she grabbed his hand and he led her away to the dance floor. I saw Caroline watching Matt as he danced with Rebekah and I saw Elena dancing with Damon until he extended his arms and spun her into Stefan and I saw where Damon disappeared to dancing with Rebekah what a dance I took a sip of my drink. As the dance ended I saw Rebekah she spotted me she smiled and waved her hand for me to come over to her.
"Hello, Rebekah nice dress." she smiled
"Thank you ummm..."
"You don't have to say anything about what I'm wearing I've been getting looks about it for a while now."
"I would like to introduce you to my brothers." I saw Elijah and Kol appear "This is one my older brothers Kol" he nodded at me and grabbed my hand placing a kiss on it "And this the oldest of us all, Elijah." he grabbed my hand and gave it a kiss "This is Valerie ."
"A pleasure to meet you Miss are you enjoying the party?"
"I am. Thanks."
"You look familiar Valerie are you sure we haven't met?" Kol said
"She's new in town, Kol." Rebekah said
"Just checking little sis, I hope you have fun little one." he said and disappeared Rebekah frowned as he left and Elijah gave a small bow and left me with Rebekah
"I apologize about my brother he's not that bright." she joked "It's been awhile since he's been out." I nodded she looked away for a second and looked back at me "Excuse me I have something need to be taken care of." and she left I went to find Caroline I saw her talking to Klaus, I could see something I haven't seen in him for awhile he liked Caroline. But she obviously didn't like him, she turned and saw me and walked back inside towards me.
"Your brother is creepy."
"I know, he likes you."
"Well I have Tyler." she smiled
"I know." I saw the waiters bringing out lots of champagne "More champagne."
"You don't have to drink it be glad." I saw Klaus appear behind her and heard some chimes ringing
"Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Waiters are coming around with champagne. I invite you all to join me in raising a glass." a waiter came up to us with three glasses Klaus grabbed two handing one to Caroline and tried to give one to me.
"She can't have any, Klaus." Caroline said he smiled and brought the glass back towards him
"It provides me with no greater joy than to see my family back together as one. I'd like to thank you all for being part of this spectacular evening. Cheers." she raised her glass and everyone replied "Cheers." and raised their glasses.
"Caroline, if you don't mind I have something to show you." Klaus said Caroline looked at me and I smiled she let go of my hand and walked away with him again.
Caroline came back to me and told me about what happened how Klaus told her he take her away and show her the world until she started telling him what was on her mind.
"Have you seen Matt?"
"Last time I saw him he was standing on the staircase next to Rebekah."
"Will you help me find him?"
"Sure." we walked from room to room until we saw Elena and Damon talking
"Have you seen Matt?" Caroline asked Elena looked over Damon's shoulder and Damon turned to look at us. Well Caroline and I couldn't find Matt and Damon said he would look for him Caroline said I could spend the night at her house since Rachel is working.
"I'm gonna call Tyler." she said and handed me a pair of pajama pants and a t-shirt I walked into the bathroom I could hear Caroline through the door.
"Tyler, it's me. Look, I'm grateful for what you're doing, but... I miss you... and I really wish you were here." I heard her hang up the phone I pulled the dress over my head and put the shirt and pants on and walked out.
"Caroline." I said and she smiled I saw her holding a piece of paper "Klaus?" she nodded
"I wish he would give up."
"I thought he was going to remember me when he saw me, Rebekah even introduced me to Kol and Elijah and Kol almost figured it out. I just can't let them not yet" she looked at me with concern
"What if they do find out? What will happen?"
"If they find out Rachel and I plan on moving. Start over redo our hair, change our names, I would have to teach her a new language."
"I don't want you to leave." I looked at her and saw some tears "You're my be-best friend" I smiled and wrapped my arm around her as she cried
"As long as my plan goes then it will be alright, Caroline, okay?" she nodded "Good, because I'm here and I'm not going anywhere." she smiled and we laid back on the bed "Night Caroline."
Sorry for it to be short and it took me awhile since I just had exams last week and I was studying like crazy I found I got to B's and one C and that one of my favorite teachers is moving. *DEPRESSED* but please review I had an awesome idea for the next chapter. I'm not going to spoil you guys by saying what but please give me some review and I am sorry if I don't give you enough Valerie I try to make it so people understand what's going on in other POV's so please don't get mad. Thanks.