An AU story about the Zombieopeia duo. From Ben's perspective. Please read. Remember: since this is an AU, Cassie can like Ben. It is completely possible.

Cassie isn't a goddam ugly duckling waiting to become a swan. She's an ugly duckling, and she's going to own it. Even if Evan Walker doesn't understand it. Even if Ben Parish does. Based loosely in The Infinite Sea.

When a sudden attack on the squad leaves Ben, Cassie and Nugget (Sams) alone heading south. Things change. When Ben hears about a place where they could hid until the 5th wave. The squad follows him, But there are challenges along the way. Will the squad make it without lossing anymore soilders.

Stefan realises something about Rebekah The one shot is based on the end of 4x11 of The Vampire Diaries.