So you're probably ready to kill me for the late update, but my USB literally broke into peices and it contained all my fanfictions. Seriously, I was almost crying. So I had to start from scratch. I made this chapter really quickly, like in one night, so I hope you dont't mind the errors

And after you're done reading this, I have something special to show you. Well it's pretty awesome to me, don't know how you will react.

Jenna gave her most realistic smile as Monica continued the story about how Alaric knew her. Apparently they had dated one another. Obviously she had no idea that Jenna was his girlfriend; why else would she be so casual about it? " So that's how we met." Monica smiled and started to say something else, but was interrupted by someone clearing their throat. They both turned their heads at the sound.

"What are you two talking about?" Alaric walked up beside Jenna and his hand brushed hers, a small gesture, but it still quickening her heartbeat nonetheless. Monica looked suspiciously at the two of them. She probably was hoping that Jenna was just another acquaintance or something along those lines. And Jenna felt surprisingly smug that it was so obvious that her and Alaric were together.

"Oh, nothing. I was just telling her about how we met and everything." Monica smiled, but it was definitely fake. The two women were almost glaring at each other and Alaric was feeling a bit awkward, knowing that this was all due to him. He'd have to talk to Jenna about all of this later. Now, it was crucial that she was introduced to the room, as he did with Isobel the first time she was brought to one of his family's annual get-together. His family was just that corny. They were characters straight out of the movies.

As Alaric was about to warn Jenna about the introduction, he heard his cousin clear his throat through the speakers. Everyone turned around to face the general direction of either the black speakers mounted on the walls, or the speaker himself. "Ladies and gentlemen, I would like to welcome you all to our annual family reunion. My name is...well everyone call me Robby, so there really isn't a point of me saying my real name right?" That got quite a few giggles from a bunch of guests, mostly women. It didn't take Jenna long to notice why, in all it's corny glory, anyone would laugh at his joke. He had killer looks that even made her feel like swooning. She hoped that Alaric couldn't tell that she was checking out his...whatever Robby is to him. She was almost certain he'd be jealous as hell. Though...that wouldn't be too bad...Jenna could hardly suppress her giggle. Jealous Alaric. Now that would be interesting. "And I'll be you're host today." Robby continued on talking about the history of the family and yada, yada. And then...

"Tonight, my wonderful lil' cuz, Alaric, has brought a gorgeous surprise for you all. And the name of this wonder is...Miss Jenna Sommers." A spotlight shone down on Jenna who's face was in an expression of surprise. But that didn't make her any less breathtaking for Alaric. Her lips slightly open, her eyes a bit wider then usual, only added to her beauty. And he could tell that he wasn't the only one noticing. Many were looking back at Jenna, mostly men. Not that he was jealous or anything. That would be childish. Quickly, Alaric took hold of her hand and she looked up at him. He smiled at her encouragingly and walked with her up to the stand where his cousin was as his family's claps and cheers surrounded them.

-000-000-

"I'm not very hungry. Let's go to your house." Caroline said. She picked at the food in front of her. She really wasn't hungry. There was too much happening at the moment to even think of something normal as eating. She wondered how Elena had done it all the time that Caroline didn't know about vampires and all things mystical. Elena had seemed to be pretty normal and all. Another thing that I come short of to Elena. Caroline thought bitterly, but quickly recomposed her thoughts. No. Don't. No more comparing yourself to Elena. You are your own and you are beautiful and smart and witty in your own way. That made her feel just a tad better.

"Seriously, Care? You barely even ate anything on the plate," Caroline repeated that she wasn't hungry and Matt decided to just listen to her. It would do no good to argue at this point. He payed for the uneaten food and walked with Caroline out to her car. "We're taking you're car today. Let me drive, though," Matt took the keys from Caroline's hands and opened the passenger door for her. "Here you go, m'lady!" That earned a giggle-fit from Caroline, as she got into the car. At least she wasn't totally humourless.

As Matt got into the car himself he noticed a shadow watching them. Or he thought it was. You're just paranoid because Damon's face had changed to that of a demon's in less than half a minute. He started the car. When really you should be concentrating on how to get Care to answer your questions without her knowing you know about vampire. And then a scary though hit him. What if Caroline was a vampire?

-000-000-

"Damon?" Elena and Stefan walked into the Gilbert house. It was quiet and it seemed that Damon hadn't done any mischief, but appearances are almost always deceiving. Damon appeared by the doorway and gave Elena a smirk.

"Back so early, now?" Elena cocked an eyebrow and Damon let a small laugh. " Oh, that little witch called you. She wanted to cancel whatever you were going to do today and then she found out you were out...So I'm guessing she's a bit pissed. You're supposed to call her back."

Elena sighed and looked at Stefan, who was pursing his lips. "I guess I can call Bonnie later. And we, uh, found her..." Elena stopped explaining when an all too familiar women walked up to the doorway. She didn't cross the threshold and just stood there smiling at Damon.

"Well. Looks like we meet again," She smirked at him. Then she turned toward Elena, who as no longer facing her. "Oh, hun. Would you care to invite me in? I truly can't help you stuck out here."

Elena sighed and looked back at the door. She really didn't want to do this, but really had no choice. They needed her and so she needed to be invited in. "Come in." Elena said lamely.

"You could've been a tad more creative, sweetheart. But it's an invitation nonetheless."

As Isobel stepped over the threshold, Damon, Stefan and Elena looked at each other. This was not going to end well, and they knew it. Isobel looked around the house from where she stood and smiled to herself. "I've always wanted to see your foster home, Elena. It's cozy," Her smile disappeared. "But right now, we have business to take care of don't we?"

Ooooh! Isobel has arrived. Wonder what she's up to. So anyone have any guesses?

What about the two vampires? Who do you think they are?

And for that special surprise. I got an amazing Deviantart user I know to help me make a banner for my story. and here it is (replace the [DOT] with a period:

http:/bit [DOT] ly/i4D0sh

Isn't it wonderful?

R&R :)