the vampire diaries · katherine pierce · manipulative · cunning · vampire · gothic romance · doppelgänger · seductive · ruthless · supernatural
The television's light died, swallowed by the stark glare of streetlamps and the deep chill of a Virginia night. I found myself rooted to the spot, the 'Welcome to Mystic Falls' sign looming before me. My pulse thrummed in my ears. Shapes detached themselves from the surrounding darkness—one in particular, a woman with flowing dark hair, her face a study in shadows. Elena's compassion or Katherine's cruel game? The very air grew thick with latent power and hidden intent. 'Hello... Are you alright?' Her voice was a soft murmur, its tone carefully neutral, a veil over whatever lay beneath. A frown of apparent concern touched her features. The dreadful realization crystallized: this was no dream. The doppelgänger took another step, her gaze dissecting me, leaving me exposed and weaponless…