A/N: Hello everyone this is my first fanfic so I'm a bit nervous! If there are any mistakes I'm really sorry! I really hope you all enjoy it though. I've already wrote the 2nd chapter, so I'll see the reactions I get to this one and if they're good I'll upload the second right away! Right, not much more to say other than enjoy!

I don't own The Vampire Diaries, only my own story.

For my bff Lucy, for being the bestest friend ever! Enjoy! ;) xx

Chapter one

Elena grabbed a glass out of the kitchen cupboard and groggily walked over to the tap. She filled her glass with water and sighed as she felt the cool liquid flow down her throat.

Suddenly she heard a shuffling noise coming from the living room. Quietly she tip toed over to the kitchen door and peeked her head around only to quickly bring It back in as she saw figures quietly making their way up the stairs.

Were they thieves? They must be. Her parents are up there! Jeremy too! They're going to be okay though, aren't they?

Her trail of thought was interrupted when she heard a bone chilling scream from upstairs that made the hairs on the back of Elena's neck stand up. Quickly she hid behind the kitchen door, tears silently creeping down her cheeks. Through the crack in the door she could see her parents being dragged down the stairs by two mysterious men.

Her mother was whimpering and chocking back a sob. Her father was constantly trying to comfort her mother, telling her everything was going to be okay. But Elena could see the fear in his eyes as they knelt before the two strangers. Suddenly one of the men covered her mother's mouth, to what Elena presumed was to stop her whimpers. The man standing over her father quickly did the same.

After this everything seemed to go in slow motion. Both of the men placed their hands either side of her parents face. And with one quick twist and a loud SNAP...they were both dead.

After witnessing that, Elena was unable to hold in the uncontrollable sobs that came from her mouth. Through the crack she saw the two men's head's snap in the direction of the kitchen and make their way over. Her hands automatically flew to her mouth and she held her breath, her eyes tightly shut.

Elena waited and waited… and waited. There was nothing but silence. Hesitantly uncovering her mouth she slid from behind the door.

Perhaps they had decided to leave?

No.

Elena screamed as a hand tightly grasped her throat and roughly pushed her into the wall. She stared into the eyes of the man who was about to kill her. Eyes so cold. Emotionless.

Her eyes widened as his teeth lengthened into white, sharp fangs.

He was a monster! Some sort of vampire!

Before she could think anymore, the man bit into his wrist and shoved it into her mouth. She shook her head, trying to get him off but he was too strong. She screeched against his wrist as she tasted the warm, rich, thick liquid start to trickle into her mouth and down her throat.

He slid his hand either side of her face. Tears were flowing freely down her cheeks and she was shaking her head.

"Please, no…"

"no!"

SNAP.

Elena sat up bolt right, breathing heavily and with beads of sweat rolling down her forehead. She sighed heavily. She was dreaming of the past again. Her breathing settled and she lay back down slowly, letting sleep consume her once more.

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So, what did you think? This chapter is quite short, I will make future chapters longer. Think of this as a scene setter or something lol. I hope this was alright for a first chapter, like I said, first fanfic so go easy on me with the reviews! ;) see you soon! x