A Black Magic Rose

Prologue: Elena's Point of View

Dear Diary,

I really don't know how to describe the feelings I have towards Stefan now, he seems more distant now. He's been this way ever since he started drinking human blood (during the month of Founders events). I keep feeling like I need a break, a new start, without the trouble knowing vampires even exist. Well, I'll always know what lurks in the dark; how could I even forget? I thought when I met the Salvatore brothers; my life had changed for the best, a new beginning since my parents died, but now, I'm starting to regret it all. What will I do?

Xoxoxoxo

~Elena

I walked up to the boarding house nervously. How was I going to tell Stefan that I was leaving Mystic Falls for good-because- I needed to get away from him-his brother- all the lies – the blood… I sighed …. Well, this is it.

…..knock knock knock……

It opened up to not Stefan, but Damon, the arrogant, stuck up vampire brother. "Why, hello Elena" he said with a smirk. "What can I do for you this fine day; I'm just a barrel of favors".

"I'm just here to speak to Stefan "I said ignoring the previous comments. "Of course, I'll see if St. Stefan is in his room, have a seat." He said before blurring up the stairs.

Okay, he is being some-what nice, in a Damon way. He appeared in front of me 5 seconds later.

"He's brooding in his room, as usual, go on up. I really don't get what you see in him, sooooo boring." He continued. I rolled my eyes as I walked part way up the stairs. "Oh, and Elena, tell Stefan I'll be out hunting, something stronger than bunnies."I simply nodded and continued my way up the stairs.

When I reached Stefan's bedroom, it was already open. "Stefan", I started. "You have something to say to me." It was more like a statement. "Yes, Stefan, I don't think I can handle all of the secrets and lies any more. I don't know, I think I need a new start, a fresh beginning- "I started "You want a break…" Stefan said
"No, Stefan, I want to break up, I'm leaving Mystic Falls in a day." I explained

He looked up at me with a tear in his eye. "If this is about the human blood, Elena, I can change, it might take awhile, but I can do it." I looked at him with sadness in my eyes. "No Stefan, I can't deal with this anymore, and don't worry, I will never tell anyone about you or Damon." I said.

"I believe you, Elena, but you must know, I will always love you." He said hugging me.

"I will always love you too, Stefan. Goodbye."I said "Goodbye my sweet Elena, I'll miss you" he whispered letting my hands go. I walked down to the last room at the end of the hall and laid a letter down on Damon's pillow, realizing for the first time since I made this decision, that I will actually miss him.

Here is what I scribbled on the front page of my diary.

The Property of Miss Elena Gilbert

Dear Damon,

I am leaving Mystic Falls. I have already told Stefan, we broke up. I'm just tired of all the lies and secrets. I stayed long enough to try and help Stefan get under control, it obviously didn't work. I am moving to another state to start a new life. I know you aren't the one who gave me this, but I think you should be the one to have it. Don't try to find me, it isn't worth looking. If you can, keep an eye on Jeremy. I hate to say it, but I'll miss you.

~Elena

Ps: Don't let your ego burst at the seams at my last statement.

I dropped my vervain locket on top and ran from the boarding house, not looking back. South Carolina, here I come!

Soundtrack For Prologue: Elena's POV

*A place in this World-Taylor Swift (Elena makes her decision to leave)

*Misguided Ghosts-Paramore (Elena leaves the boarding house)