Hosie~ One Shots

A Tale Of Two Realities

In the mystical halls of the Salvatore School for the Young and Gifted, a spell gone wrong was nothing new. But when Hope Mikaelson and Josie Saltzman attempted a particularly complex spell to strengthen the school's magical defenses, the consequences were more severe than anyone could have anticipated. A blinding flash of light engulfed them, and when it faded, Hope and Josie found themselves in separate realities, each living a life that could have been.

Reality One:

In the first reality, Hope woke up in a small, quaint town, far removed from the supernatural chaos she was accustomed to. Here, she was just an ordinary high school girl with no knowledge of magic or her powerful lineage.

The sun shone brightly through the bedroom window as Hope stretched and yawned. Her room was decorated with posters of popular bands and a few academic awards. She blinked in confusion, trying to make sense of her surroundings.

"Good morning, sleepyhead!" A familiar voice called from the doorway. Hope turned to see Josie, smiling warmly at her. She wore a simple sundress and her hair was tied back in a loose ponytail.

"Josie? Where are we?" Hope asked, bewildered.

Josie laughed. "We're home, silly. Are you feeling okay? You've been acting a bit strange lately."

Hope shook her head, trying to clear her thoughts. "I... I had the strangest dream. It felt so real. We were at a school for supernatural beings, and you were a powerful witch."

Josie's smile faltered for a moment before she laughed again. "Sounds like quite the dream! But here, we're just regular high school students, no magic involved."

As the days passed, Hope adjusted to her new life. She and Josie were inseparable, best friends who did everything together. They studied for exams, went to school dances, and spent lazy afternoons at the local diner. Despite the normalcy, Hope couldn't shake the feeling that something was missing.

One evening, as they walked along the beach, Hope turned to Josie. "Do you ever feel like there's more to our lives than this? Like we're meant for something greater?"

Josie looked thoughtful. "Sometimes, I suppose. But I've learned to be happy with what I have. And right now, I have you."

Reality Two:

In the second reality, Josie awoke in a lavish mansion, the moonlight casting eerie shadows across the room. She sat up abruptly, her senses heightened. She could hear the faintest sounds and see clearly in the dark. She touched her face, feeling the unfamiliar sharpness of fangs.

"Good evening, Princess," a voice drawled. Josie turned to see Hope, dressed in a sleek black gown, her eyes glowing with a predatory gleam.

"Hope? What's happening?" Josie asked, her voice trembling.

Hope smirked. "Welcome to your new life, Josie. You're a vampire now, just like me."

Josie recoiled. "No, this can't be real. We were at the Salvatore School. We were... normal."

Hope's expression softened slightly. "I know this is a lot to take in, but you need to embrace it. We're powerful now, unstoppable. We can have everything we've ever wanted."

As weeks turned into months, Josie struggled to come to terms with her new existence. She learned to control her urges and navigate the complexities of vampire society. Hope was her guide and anchor, but the darkness within Hope was unsettling.

One night, as they stood on a balcony overlooking the city, Josie turned to Hope. "Do you ever miss our old lives? The simplicity, the innocence?"

Hope's gaze was distant. "Sometimes. But power comes at a price, Josie. We can never go back."

Back in the real world, the Salvatore School was in chaos as Alaric, Lizzie, and the others searched for a way to bring Hope and Josie back. It was Lizzie who eventually stumbled upon an ancient spell that could reunite the two realities.

In both realities, Hope and Josie felt a strange pull, a sense that something was about to change. One evening, as they both stared at the moon from their respective realities, they heard each other's voices.

"Hope, can you hear me?" Josie's voice echoed in Hope's mind.

"Josie? Is that really you?" Hope responded, her heart racing.

"We need to find a way back to each other," Josie said. "I don't belong here, and neither do you."

In the ordinary world, Hope began to experiment with small spells, slowly regaining her magical abilities. In the vampire reality, Josie tapped into ancient magic, using her new powers to seek a way out.

The night of the full moon, the barrier between the realities weakened. Hope, now fully aware of her magic, stood in a circle of candles in her bedroom, chanting a spell. In the vampire reality, Josie did the same, her fangs bared in concentration.

As their voices intertwined, a blinding light enveloped them both, and suddenly, they were standing face to face in a void between worlds.

"Hope!" Josie cried, rushing forward.

"Josie!" Hope responded, embracing her tightly. "I've missed you so much."

"We need to break this spell," Josie said urgently. "We belong together, in our own reality."

Hope nodded. "Together, then. On three. One, two, three!"

They chanted in unison, their voices merging into a powerful incantation. The void trembled, and with a final burst of light, they were back in the Salvatore School, surrounded by their friends and family.

Hope and Josie collapsed into each other's arms, exhausted but relieved. Alaric and Lizzie rushed to their side, tears of joy in their eyes.

"Welcome back," Alaric said softly.

Hope looked at Josie, their bond stronger than ever. "We did it. We're finally home."

Josie smiled, her eyes filled with love. "And we'll never let anything separate us again."

As they stood together, the moonlight casting a gentle glow over them, Hope and Josie knew that no matter what challenges lay ahead, they would face them together, their love transcending any reality.