Chapter 3: Under control.
FLASHGIRL2002:
There will only be a few scenes from each ep until we get to the one with Isobel.
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Allie's POV:
Elena has come to meet my dad before we go and spend some time together. Elena's brother Jeremy has been writing an interesting paper for my dad's class and he wants to show it to Elena.
"I made a copy of a paper Jeremy wrote for me," he tells her. "I think you should take a look at it."
He holds the paper out to her.
She takes the paper and reads the title.
'Fact or fiction: The truth about vampires in mystic falls.'
"Jeremy wrote this?" Elena asks with a neutral expression.
"He's very clear that he didn't think it was real," Dad tells her.
"I really hope you're right," Elena tells him. "Because I've done so much to protect him from all this."
My dad places the paper on the desk and sighs as he turns back to Elena.
"So how do you deal with it?" He asks her.
"What do you mean?" Elena asks gently.
"I don't know," dad continues. "With all the lies and the secrets. You have to lie to everyone who's important to you."
"Its not safe for them to know the truth," she points out. "So yes, I keep it from them. But its only because I love them."
Dad nods.
"I think Stefan's a good guy," he says and I glance at him. "And I am grateful that he saved my daughters life. But uh, at the end of the day he's still a vampire."
"I know its hard to understand," Elena nods her head. "But Stefan's different."
"He's still a vamp," I say and she sighs.
"He would never do anything to hurt me," she continues.
We head out of the room and I wave goodbye to my dad.
"So why were on the subject any chance I'm gonna get to meet my older sisters other family?" I ask her.
"Well if you want you can meet them today," she suggests. "I'm on my way there now.. but Stefan will be meeting me there."
I sigh but decide that if I want to get to know my sister than I am going to have to learn to tolerate Stefan.
"It's fine," I tell her. "I want to get to know you and seeing as you two are head over heels for each other... I'm going to have to get used to him."
She nods. I think that she is glad that I am willing to try.
"Also my uncle John is in town," she says. "He can be a big pain in the butt."
I smirk. "Can't everyone."
She nods again. We leave school and make our way to her house. I feel like this may be the start of a great sister releationship.
I think its great.
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We arrive at Elena's and we head into her kitchen.
I see three people there. One is clearly her brother and the other two must be her aunt and uncle.
"Hey guys I want you to meet someone," she says mainly looking at the woman. "This is Allie Saltzman. Mr. Saltzmans daughter."
The woman gets to her feet going wide eyed. This leads me to believe that she knows of my relation to Elena.
"Hi Allie," she says and shakes my hand. "I'm Jenna."
I nod. "Hi Jenna."
The young man also gets to his feet.
"Hey I'm Jeremy," he says but shoots his sister a confused look. "Your dad is cool."
I smirk. "Yeah but you've never been grounded by him."
He laughs and turns to Elena. "I like her."
Her uncle John seems to be shocked as he looks at me before he comes to his senses.
"Hi I'm John Elena's uncle," he says and I wonder why he keeps staring at me. "What happened to your arm?"
I glance down at my arm which is now in a cast.
"Oh I'm clumsy," I inform him. "I fell."
Elena then turns to me. "Let's go up to my room."
When we get up there we are joined by Stefan. He smiles at me which I return slightly. Elena shows him her paper.
"Why would he write a report on vampires?" Elena asks the two of us. "Do you think he's starting to remember?"
"Damon took away those memories for good," Stefan reassures her as he strokes her hair. "You don't have to worry about that. Tell you what, why don't you just ask him?"
"I... I can't," Elena stutters a little.
"Why not?" Stefan and I ask at the same time before I speak alone. "I mean if he doesn't know anything then its just an... innocent question."
Stefan nods his head in agreement.
"I don't even know how to talk to him anymore," Elena says clearly a little upset. "I mean we used to be a lot more open with each other. But now with all these secrets just piling up... You know I haven't even told him I'm adopted yet."
I sigh as I feel bad for her in one way.
"Maybe its time you start opening up to him again," Stefan suggests and Elena nods in agreement. "I'm not saying tell him everything. But at least try to find out what he does know and be prepared for it."
"What about you?" Elena asks placing her hand on Stefan's cheek. "How are you doing?"
"I'm much, much better," he tells her and I wonder wether he is telling the truth. "I mean I'm still a little you know- uh, a little jittery. A little bit on edge but, uh... I'm gonna I'm gonna be okay."
"I've been really worried about you," Elena says. "And I missed you."
"I just needed to lay low for a little while," he explains to her.
"Guys I'm gonna go," I say to them. "I'll speak to you later Elena and good luck with Jeremy. Goodbye Stefan."
"Bye," they both call and I see myself out.
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I have been coerced into going to a founders day event by my older sister.
I meet up with her in some nice clothes.
As we head in we spot Stefan. Because I know no one else at this party I follow Elena as she heads over to him.
"Hey," Elena says and I nod my head at Stefan.
"Hey," he says back. "How are you both?"
"Reluctant to be here," I say and smirk at my sister. "But apparently having an older sister has both its ups and downs."
Elena shoves me playfully before turning to Stefan.
He kisses her on the cheek.
"Are you drunk?" She asks.
He goes to kiss my cheek but I hold up my hand.
"You even try it and I will not hesitate to get my bow," I say smirking at him now.
He chuckles. "Wow joking. A step up in our friendship!"
"Don't get ahead of yourself Stefan," I say to him. "and are you going to answer your girlfriends question?"
"Um okay I know its a little weird," he begins and I raise an eyebrow at him. "But its really helping me. The alchol it takes the edge off."
I have a feeling that drinking Elena's blood has had more of an effect on jim then hes saying but I don't want to upset Elena.
"You're totally that drunk high school guy at the party sneaking booze," Elena says and I cough to hide a chuckle.
"I totally am yeah," Stefan agrees after sending a look my way.
"How worried do I need to be?" Elena asks.
"Oh you don't need to be worried," Stefan tells her. "It's just until the um cravings go away. Listen I think we should enjoy it while it lasts? Would you like to dance with me?"
"You hate dancing," Elena points out. "I usually have to beg you."
"No, no, no, no," Stefan says. "You have to beg sober me. The drunk me there's no begging neccessary."
"There's really no one dancing," Elena says motioning to the vaccant dance floor.
"Thats because they need something better to dance do," Stefan utters making me roll my eyes. "Be right back!"
I turn to Elena as he walks away. "Your doomed."
I walk away as another woman pushes past me to speak to Elena. I glare at her back as I walk away and stand near a wall.
Suddenly a fast song comes on.
"Bye," they both call and I see myself out.
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I have been coerced into going to a founders day event by my older sister.
I meet up with her in some nice clothes.
As we head in we spot Stefan. Because I know no one else at this party I follow Elena as she heads over to him.
"Hey," Elena says and I nod my head at Stefan.
"Hey," he says back. "How are you both?"
"Reluctant to be here," I say and smirk at my sister. "But apparently having an older sister has both its ups and downs."
Elena shoves me playfully before turning to Stefan.
I walk back over to my sister as Damon reaches her. I am shocked to see Stefan dancing with the woman that barged into me earlier.
"Have I entered an alternative universe where Stefan is fun?" Damon asks.
"Is he gonna be okay?" Elena queries.
"Eventually," is the reply she recieves. "One way or another."
Jenna comes over drunk. We watch her smiling before Elena looks around.
"History teacher 3 oclock," she informs her aunt and I glance around and see my father.
"How do I look?" Jenna asks and I glance back at her confused.
"Beautiful," Elena reassures her.
"Ah I been looking for you," dad says and I turn to see him looking at Jenna making me even more confused.
"Here I am," Jenna says smiling. "I haven't seen you in a while. I met Allie today."
"Yeah," he agrees looking at me. "Well uh things have been a little crazy. With Allie coming here. But I'm here now. Do you wanna get a drink?"
"Sure," Jenna agrees.
"Ok great," dad says looking happy.
Another young boy approaches.
"When did this happen?" He asks Elena reffering to the music.
"I was wondering the same," I say holding my hand out for him. "Hi I'm Alana Saltzman but please call me Allie."
He nods. "Matt Donovan. Does that make your dad our history teacher?"
I nod now. "Yep. Now Elena when did my dad and your aunt develop feelings for each other?"
"A little while ago," she says smiling. "When they first met practically. Matt the DJ had a change of heart."
"Wanna dance?" Matt asks.
"I don't know," Elena says.
"Yes, yes!" Matt is adamant.
"Matt, Matt!" Elena tries to stop him.
I step back as they begin to dance.
After a few minutes Matt comes back over to me.
"Even though we just met," he says and he bows trying to be chivalrous. "Wanna dance?"
I smirk and nod. We begin to do a funny dance and I see that Stefan is trying to get Elena to dance now.
They do and she by accident hits someone behind her. I watch as Stefan overreacts so I stop dancing wondering what just happened.
He had compeeled the guy just to apologize. I get that he was rude to Elena but he should not use his powers like that.
"Stefan its fine," Elena says as I reach the two.
"Now walk away," Stefan says shoving the man.
"Was that really neccessary?" I ask appalled at his behaviour.
He ignores me and turns to Elena. "Are you all right?"
She nods as shocked as me.
"Bye," they both call and I see myself out.
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Elena and I head to find Damon to see if he can control his brother.
"Have you noticed what your brothers been up to?" Elena asks as we find him... surprise surprise at the bar.
"Nope," Damon says making me glare. "Been too preoccupied with yours. Jeremy's been asking questions about Vicki Donovan's death."
"He knows that her death was ruled an overdose," Elena points out.
"I'm gathering thats just the coverup," I say raising an eyebrow.
"Really," he says before beginning to say what Jeremy has. " 'Oh but Sheriff someone buried her. Who would do that?' I know. I know. Me."
"Your sick," I say and he just smirks at me.
"I mean I could compel him but he's wearing vervain," he points out and I roll my eyes.
"No," Elena says raising a finger at him. "I don't want you to compel him."
"If he keeps asking questions..." he does not finish.
"Damon no," Elena says again. "I'm serious. I'm not gonna do that to him again. I'll handle it."
I shake my head at the again but I do not want to keep inteferring with my sisters buisness.
"Ok," Damon says pulling a rose out of a vase and holds it out for Elena. "Don't say I didn't warn you."
Elena goes looking for Jeremy so I decide to go around on my own for a while.
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After watching my dad break up a fight between Tyler and Matt I decide it might be time for me to head home. But I need to find Elena first.
I find her with Matt.
"Matt you okay?" I ask as I approach the two and hand over a handkerchief. "Here put pressure on it."
After we finish cleaning Matt we head inside to hear the founders day speech. Then I am going home.
I get there as the speech is finishing thankfully. I approach my dad and he smiles at me.
"Look at his right hand," Damon says coming towards us.
"Who's?" My dad asks.
"The towns favourite son," he says and I look around for John Gilbert. "Look at his ring."
I gasp as I see an eternity ring on his finger. He rings the founders day bell but I cannot take my eyes off of the ring on his finger.
I know I've seen that one somewhere before.
"Oh that looks like mine," dad points out.
"Yeah and that would be a big coincedence if he didn't just come back from the dead five minutes ago," Damon says and I turn to look at him. "Where the hell did you get that ring?"
"Isobel," Alaric says. "My wife and Allie's mother."
Damon chuckles.
"Who gave birth to Elena first," Damon points out the obvious. "Under the medical career of the esteened Dr. Grayson Gilbert. John's brother."
"Oh you think John knew Isobel?" Dad says.
I begin to wonder. This man did seem familiar to me. Could I have met him one time with mum.
"I think John knows a lot of things," Damon continues.
"Bye," they both call and I see myself out.
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Dad and I head out as the party finishes.
We walk out with Damon and John Gilbert together as we head out of the door.
"Going somewhere huh?" Damon asks him.
"Never like to be the last to leave a party," John says as he buttons up his tux. "Its too desperate. You here to kill me again? Or you gonna let Mr. Saltzman do the work? Can't imagine you letting the young Saltzman do it."
I decide to leave now so I tell my dad I'll see him at home.
When I get there I recieve a text from Elena saying that she's glad I went with her tonight as it was a great bonding experience.
I nod and agree through a text.
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FLASHGIRL2002:
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