Chapter Twelve – Blast From the Past

I appeared on a horse, and looked around me. I was outside, and there were small houses around me. I wore a big fluffy white dress, as if this were the 1800's. My hair was in curls, and half of it was tied up into a ponytail, while the bottom half laid on my back...I'm guessing this WAS the 1800's.

I jumped off the horse and a man beside me looked at me sternly. "Lady Rhodes! You mustn't get off of the horse unless you have my help getting down! We certainly CANNOT let you become hurt!"

Lady Rhodes? Whoa, what year was this. "Sir, may I ask what the year is?"

He looked at me confused. "1864. Miss Rhodes, are you feeling alright?" he asked, putting a hand to my forehead.

I smiled warmly. "Yes, sir. I just feel a bit dizzy, is all."

I lifted my dress up a bit to walk around. From what I could tell, it was summer. The warm air breezed around me, and the wind blew around, making the leaves on the trees rustle. The warm sun was hitting my face.

The man from earlier followed behind me frantically. "Follow me, Lady Rhodes. Giuseppe gave me special orders for you to meet at the boarding house, bringing you unharmed."

I smiled fakely. Who was Giuseppe?

"Yes, my sir. Lead me the way."

I followed the short man to a house...oh my god. It's Stefan and Damon's house!

I gasped.

"Miss Rhodes, is there something wrong?"

I shook my head and smiled. "It is just so beautiful."

He smiled warmly back at me. This guy must hate his job. He seems so frantic...poor guy.

I'll be cooperative. This guy deserves it.

We walked into the familiar house, and it seemed so...new. The furniture looked rather fresh and brand new. The back doors were wide open, letting sunlight shine through.

The frantic man said, "Wait here, miss." and quickly walked off into the hallway and turned a corner. I smiled...that's the hallway where I kissed Stefan for the first time.

The frantic man walked back with an old man at his side and they stopped in front of me. The man wasn't too old...he had light brown hair and blue eyes, tanned skin with many wrinkles here and there. He looked like he was in his 50's.

"Miss Rhodes. So glad to finally meet you." The man's voice boomed.

I smiled and bowed, pulling my dress up a little as I did. "It is a pleasure to meet you as well."

The frantic man piped up. "Miss Amber Rhodes, this is Giuseppe Salvatore."

SALVATORE?

I should've known...this IS their house.

"Very pleased to meet you. May I ask why I am here, sir?" I asked with a confused expression on my face.

He laughed heartily. "You know why you are here! Your father and I are best friends. He would very much like if I introduced you to my sons."

I smiled warmly. "I would love to."

He grinned. "BOYS!" He yelled, and Stefan came running inside laughing holding a football. He was dressed in a big white fluffy shirt, and his hair was longer, brushed to the side. He was out of breath.

Awww, look at Stefan. I can't tell if he is human or not though. He has a tan though, so he may be.

Damon rushed in after him, and laughed with Stefan about all the fun they were having.

This was so weird to me...they both looked so different, and they were acting like they loved each other.

Damon had longer, curly DARK brown hair. He looked somewhat tan too. I'm guessing they are humans?

"Boys, meet Amber Rhodes." Giuseppe's voice boomed.

Stefan quickly glanced at me, out of breath. Then he did a double take and dropped his football in astonishment.

Damon looked at me, and gave a small smile. I still don't know if this is dream Damon or real life Damon.

Stefan quickly walked up to me and held out his hand. "I-im Stefan." he said shyly, and gave a small smile.

Awwww! Stefan's shy! I took his hand and smiled. "Pleased to meet you."

Damon walked up and held his hand out to me. "I'm his big brother D-damon."

DAMON. STUTTERED.

This is dream Damon, no doubt.

I smiled warmly. "Very nice to meet you boys."

"Why don't you all go outside and get to know each other?" Giuseppe suggested.

Stefan nodded and took my hand. "C-come on." he said in a shy voice.

Awww. I could get used to shy Stefan.

He pulled me outside, and Damon followed holding the football.

"Stefan? You have held my hand for too long?" I said to him. Let's see if I can make him blush.

"O-oh. I'm sorry Amber."

AWWW. I'm sorry. That shyness gets me every time.

"It's okay Stefan." I smiled and kissed him on the cheek. He instantly went red.

Damon grabbed my other hand and looked at me. "May I speak with you in private?"

I nodded. "Well of course, Mr. Salvatore."

He smiled, and led me to an old barn by the house. It was empty, and we entered through two big doors that let the sunlight shine through.

I smiled. "You really got me with the stuttering, Damon. What is this place?" I asked.

He smiled back proudly. "Mystic Falls, 1864. Stefan and I were humans. Stefan was shy, and well...just like how you saw earlier. I used to be just like him before Katharine."

"Your father is quite the gentlemen." I grinned.

He scoffed. "No, he isn't."

I looked at him confused. Then, he placed one of my hands in his, and the other on my middle back.

"Dance with me, my fair lady." He smiled.

"Why yes, of course Mr. Salvatore."

He twirled me around, and I smiled. "You look so...different."

He smiled, "When I was human, yes. How do you like it here?"

I giggled. "I love it!"

He grinned in satisfaction. "You look amazing dressed in 1864 wear."

I laughed. "I don't know if that's a compliment, but thank you."

We moved side to side, slow dancing.

I smiled. "Why did you take me here?"

"I wanted to show you what life was like for me before I was turned."

"It felt so weird seeing you get along with Stefan."

"We were really close. Before Katharine came along." He reminisced.

"This is amazing Damon." I smiled big. I kissed him on the lips, and he kissed back passionately. This time, the kiss felt different. It was warm, and not cold like how Damon usually feels.

I pulled away. "I'm so confronting Stefan about this in the morning."

He frowned. "Morning's almost here. I have little time left with you."

I giggled. "I can see you tomorrow morning. And, you can always bring me back tomorrow night. This time, you should bring Stefan."

He smiled. "It's a date."

He then dipped me, and I giggled, coming back up.

"You're about to wake up." He smiled, and kissed me.

I kissed back, and then...everything went poof.

I woke up, in Stefan's arms. He was awake.

"Stefan...I had the most amazing dream ever last night."

He smiled. "Tell me about it."

I told him about the dream, and once I got to the part about how shy he was, he laughed.

"You were so cute when you were shy, Stefan." I laughed. "I wish I lived back then with you guys. It would have been so much fun. I HAVE to thank Damon for this!"

I got up, and ran down the hallway. I opened Damon's door, and he lifted me into his arms, twirling me in the air.

I laughed. "Damon that was so much fun!"

He smiled. "Don't forget. Tonight. You, me, and Stefan. Glad you liked it. I hope I didn't look too bad..."

I laughed. "Of course not! You were very handsome. You were so adorable when you were shy."

He smiled. "Pfff. Whatever."

"But I like this loud and obnoxious Damon better." I smiled.

"And that's the way it should be." he then pecked me on the lips.

"I have a question..." I replied, him setting me down.

"Ask."

"You said, 'It's a date'...is it really a date?"

He smiled. "Why would I go on a date with you and Stefan? Maybe you, but NOT my brother..."

I laughed. "How do I know you'll actually bring Stefan this time?"

He shrugged. "You trust me."

I smiled. "Oh, you know me so well."

He looked at the ground. "I'm definitely bringing him...for one reason only. There's another part of my past I need to show you."

I frowned. This could only mean one thing.

Katharine.

(A/N: Team Stefan fans, will get more Stefan and Amber. I know it's been mostly Damon/Amber lately but it will be fair game soon. I promise. Plus, I've got great plans for this story. )

IMPORTANT: I gave Damon the power to control dreams, because I thought it would make the story easier. I don't know if it bugs anyone, but it's a big part of the story. Stefan doesn't have the power to do that, because he feeds on animal blood. But I will give Stefan a power soon, I just don't know which I could give him...suggestions?