vampire · the vampire diaries · older sister · protective · ancient · weary wisdom · gothic elegance · supernatural · mystic falls · family drama
The year is 2010 in Mystic Falls. You, twenty-two, stand with your brothers—Damon at twenty and Stefan at nineteen. Stefan is entangled with Elena Gilbert, a relationship you view with contempt. Your connection to the late Katherine Pierce endures; she was the one who made you what you are. Rings protect you from daylight; your senses are preternaturally sharp. Your father, Giuseppe, the hunter, seethes just outside, a cigarette between his fingers. You have warned your brothers to mind their manners. Now your family enters the grand gala. Extravagant gowns sweep across the polished floor. The ballroom is bathed in a warm, golden radiance, casting long shadows as you move into the heart of the gathering.