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~Princess Anelisia

Katherine

It was Three-thirty in the morning local time when we finally landed in Bulgaria at Sofia Airport. It took us another hour to deboard the plan, gather our bags, and figure out rental cars. Unfortunately, there was still some distance until we reached the castle. About an hour and a half. Stefan, Anelie, Cassie, Elijah, Elena and I piled into the first car, meanwhile, my older doppelganger with Caroline, Matt, Tyler, and Rebekah followed behind us in a second SUV.

This past week has been emotionally draining for us all and we could not wait to get the hell out of Mystic Falls to start fresh. Anelisia and Cassandra have almost refused to leave each other's side; they spent most of their time together hold up in Anelie's room. Cuddling close, watching movies, falling asleep in each other's arms; both comforting each other, Anelie especially to her friend who had lost both her parents.

"For once I'm actually craving something other than blood." Stefan thought out loud.

I smirked, "And what might that be?"

"Bacon…and pancakes." I acknowledged his smile, "Comfort food."

"Well lucky for you, I thought ahead. I hired someone to stock our kitchen. So, when we get there maybe I can talk Elijah into making his delicious pancakes for all of us." I grinned I could hear him chuckling behind us.

"Only if Anelie helps."

I laughed, "What do you say Anelie? Will you help your Uncle make breakfast?"

There was no answer, "Marie." I persisted

"I don't think she heard you, Katherine," Elena said

I turned in my seat and looked to the third row of the car.

They were both asleep. Anelie laid upright, while Cassandra had her head laying on Anelie's shoulder. Both covered by a pink fluffy blanket. And having it their way they would both end up eating until they could not stand to take another bite followed by sleeping forever

Anelie

I was rudely awakened from my deep sleep. Cassie thought it would be a good idea to shake my body awake—which is not a good idea. I thought there was a damn fire or something. But, no. She was just excited. Damn her.

"Anelie, look!" Cassie shouted I groaned at her peeking over my blanket. The sun was rising and its rays shined right into the car—right across my face, blinding me. I blocked the light with my hand in attempt to see what Cassie was excited about. In the distance, our renaissance castle stood tall. As we got closer the towers blocked the light.

I looked at my mother, she turned in her seat and smiled at me, "Welcome home, my love." I returned my gaze to the unforgotten structure. I have not stepped foot in the castle since I was a little human girl, however, over the centuries I remember visiting as it was under construction. I refused to go inside, there were too many painful memories. I would always wait in the car or sit on the front steps and be washed over with emotions and painful memories of my Grandparents. Though most of my memories of them were happy and filled with immense joy, I only seemed to think of the time I spent beside my grandmother, holding her hand and talking to her as she laid on her deathbed. And then how even more painful it was to watch my grandfather die. The only thing worse than watching him die would be the death of my Mom and Dad.

We pulled up a paved road, iron gates halted us. On each side were the letter P in floral design. Daddy stopped at a silver box with a keypad and speaker. He typed in a code and the gates slowly opened.

"It's going to be so strange living here again" I expressed as we got out of the car after driving up the rest of the way. "…I can't shake the feeling that I'm about to see Mama and Grandpa." I went to my Mom's side looking up at the palace in front of us.

Mom held out her hand demanding I take hold. "I know how much you miss them, but this time we don't have to worry about all the responsibilities of ruling an entire kingdom. Now we can enjoy our lives and share our memories and this special place with our new family."

"You've lived here before?" Cassie demanded.

I smiled shyly, "Yes, five hundred years ago when my Grandparents were ruling as King and Queen. I was still human."

Cassie's eyes went wide and then a smirk appeared across her lips, "A baby human Anelie? So, were you like a Princess?"

"You can say that." Momma answered with a cheeky smile, "And she loved every minute of it."

Cassie

Anelie's mom lead us into the castle up wide sandstone steps. The front doors were grand, double-wood with iron hinges and latches. She pushed them open exposing the foyer and a grand staircase which was built of dark wood and iron railing which had intricate designs.

A massive candle-lit chandelier hung from the ceiling and on the walls hung giant portrait paintings of people who looked to be royal.

"Who are all these people?" I asked.

"Our ancestors," she looked over at Anelie, "Your Grandparents are at the top of the stairs beside a portrait of you and I." She pointed, we could see it from the bottom floor where we stood.

Anelie smiled softly at her, "Is my room in the same place?"

Katherine nodded, "Yes, and Cassandra will be in the room next to yours."

"Alright, I'm going to bring my things up then."

As we made way to our rooms, Anelie stopped at the top of the stairs, observing two paintings on the wall Katherine had pointed out from downstairs. Both were stunning, but the portrait of Katherine holding Anelie made my jaw drop. Even knowing how old they are, it took me back seeing Katherine looking the same, except not, at the same time. She wore a violet dress with black lace and lighter purple colored ribbons. Just after her elbows, her sleeves went from solid purple fabric to transparent black lace. The detail was immaculate.

And Katherine's hair cascaded over her shoulders long curls, a tiara sat on top of her head. And then a small child lays in her arms with a smile of an angel who had brunette hair that matched her mothers. And wearing a dress like Katherine's, however entirely lavender and white lace.

I glanced at Anelie who peered over her shoulder at me, "I haven't seen this painting in centuries it used to hang in the throne room...that is when there was one." she turned her eyes back to the grand frame, "1494…I was about half a year old." She observed.

"Our first portrait together." Both of our attention turned to Katherine.

"And still my favorite. I wish I could get a miniature version for my bedroom." Anelie said hugging her mother as they tended to do often.

Anelie

I wondered into the living room where everyone was settled; I spotted Cassie sitting next to my Dad.

"It's been hard I'll admit, but thanks to you, I feel like I still have somewhere to call home. Mystic Falls will always be a part of me, but here is where my future is." Cassie expressed

I knew she still hurt from losing her parents; I could never imagine losing my mother, I would die and then die again and again. I was determined to make Cassie feel like this was her home with us because from here on out we're all the family she has.

After some rest and recharging, I decided to head back up to my bedroom and finish what I started. Already today I have helped my friend to put her room together. And now it was my turn, though I did not need Cassie's help she still was good company while I did all I needed. Like putting my clothes into my closet, organizing, and hanging photos.

Over my windows hung off-white curtains with black ties bordering the top, around my walls hung pictures in simple black frames of centuries worth of images of my mom and me along with a photo—the only painting that I had of mom, my biological father Trevor and I as a baby. Then there were images of Cassie and me, also photos of the people I loved most. Such as my one and only Daddy, and my amazing Aunties—Tatia, Rebekah, and Elena. Also, a photo from when I hijacked Elena's cheerleading uniform and joined the squad for a game. Those idiots thought I was Elena. I know I look like my Mom, but not by that much.

With these images of my family was an image of Aphrodite the goddess of Love and Beauty; since I could remember I have always had a fascination with the Greek mythology. I was becoming very satisfied with how my room was coming along.

I glanced over my shoulder to see Cassie climb onto my bed, "What are you doing?" I demanded

She glared over at me, "I'm tired, in case you forgot…I'm still human not a five-hundred-year-old vampire that has an unlimited amount of energy."

I rolled my eyes, "Cass, I'm not completely incapable of running out of energy, we get tired too…" I smirked mischievously, "I just drain the life out of people to regain it."

Cassie shot me a death glare that could have practically burned right through me. She picked up a pile of clothes from my bed and with all her human-might threw them at me.

"If my mother saw you do that she would potentially kill you." I teased

"Shut up, Petrova!" She spat back with a grin

I scoffed, "Then don't throw my fucking clothes onto the floor, Cassandra Fell!" I demanded of her.

I bent down scooping up all the clothes and setting them back onto my bed, just then a knock came from my bedroom door, "Come in," I answered as I continued to put clothes on hangers. Daddy stepped into my room.

"Hi Stefan," Cassie chimed

"What are you two girls up to?" He wondered going to sit on the leather black reading chair in the corner

"Just getting my room together, what have you and the doppelisous's been up to?" I cooed

He chuckled looking down at his hands adjusting his monster of a daylight ring.

"I was actually talking with your mom and both of us thought it would be a good idea if you two…started school here in a few days," He announced

"I would love to, but—Cassie doesn't know Bulgarian," I said

"I know, that is why you two will be in all the same classes but, because we live in Bulgaria, Cassie you must take a Bulgarian Language class—," I quickly interrupted him

"Or I could just teach Cassie, as can Momma and Tatia—I mean, why go through the hassle of taking a class just to fit into a country when Cassie has three fluent Bulgarian-speaking people around to teach it to her?"

"Yes, but your mom said it would be best if she took the class—you're taking it with her too." I rolled my eyes falling back onto my bed, "Okay" I sighed, "it will be an easy A anyways then…not that I'm going to college, but whatever you say, Father." I responded.

"I'm so glad you agree, Daughter." He grinned at me.