Xenia Pierce of 1850 (Vampire Diaries)

Chapter 4

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Mystic Falls, 1850

"Xenia, I want you to go with your sister to the dinner banquet."

Xenia wasn't exactly pleased with the idea, but she said, "Yes, Mother," because nobody argued with Mom, and went back to her sewing to finish Katherine's new dress that she was to make for the Founder's Ball coming up.

Behind Xenia, she heard Katherine snort, amused by the fact that Xenia would be allowed to go to such a banquet of finery and riches.

She probably is laughing at me,  Xenia thought. Doesn't she laugh at everything associated with me?

Xenia wanted to sigh and cry for help but she didn't dare change her already stiff posture, because the last time she did so, Mother and Father refused to let her eat or drink for two whole days. The only reason why they stopped starving her was since she had to do all the housework, and she was useless without any energy. Xenia had no desire to repeat that situation.

So Xenia tried to ignore Katherine's relentless teasing, and continued sewing her older sister's new dress.

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"Wilfred, you understad that we must get rid of her soon, do you not?"

Xenia listened carefully at the doorway, cautious as to not make a sound. If any of her arents knew that she was eavesdropping, they would surely beat her. She ached just thinking about it.

Her father stoked the fire, shadows dancing across his face. "Of course, my dear. But sending her to the Salvatore dinner banquet? What if she were to attract--"

Xenia's mother interuppted her husband. "Do not worry. I intend to send Xenia in her brown, old, dirty dress. Maybe she could even pretend to be Katherine's servant. Perhaps she'll attract some poor beggar or merchant instead."

Xenia tried not to cry as her parents laughed until they were gasping for air. She was used to hearing this kind of talk; her parents did not even intend to have a second child. They probably only kept her to use her as some sort of maid. 

Her parents shared a smile. "She will soon be off our hands," her mother insisted.

Xenia resisted the urge to rip her parent's heads off or drink their blood. Even though Mystic Falls was full of vampires, it was best not to take chances. There were enough hunters as it was.

Xenia knew that her parents had been looking for this sort of oppurtunity as soon as Xenia had turned 13. Now their dreams would probably come true.

She tried not to let her tears fall as she thought of what the future held.

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"And who is this beautiful young lady?" Damon asked, smiling at the radiant girl behind Miss Katherine Pierce.

She wasn't dressed half as fine as the rest of the ladies attending the banquet, but Damon somehow thought that she was by far the most elegant and exquisite.

Katherine laughed lightly and shifted her own body in front of Xenia. "Oh, my little sister. You needn't worry about her."

But Damon was determined to discover the name of this girl. He was absolutely captivated. "Your name?" he asked with a smile.

The girl gave a small smile in return. Opening her mouth to speak, she only managed to begin, "Xen--" before Katherine gripped her arm fiercely and said, "Dear Sister, would you bring us drinks, please?" She was obviously annoyed and upset without any attention directed at her.

Damon rushed to intervene. "Please--" But Stefan took ahold of his older brother's arm and gave him a slight shake of his head.

Xenia hurried off, her heart pounding.

Damon Salvatore! Of all the men at the banquet, she was noticed by the one and only Damon Salvatore!

Xenia was feeling quite amazed by the turn of events when she Katherine whisper, "Do not interupt us, Xenia. If you do, there will be severe consequences. The Salvatore brothers are mine. Go fancy some beggar, or better yet, a farmer. Doesn't that sound lovely?"

Xenia turned around to face Katherine. "But Sister--"

She was shoved into the table, sending glasses and beverages everywhere. "You disgust me," Katherine spat, then hurriedly walked away.

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Xenia wringed out her hair for the fifth time outside in the garden, sitting on a stone bench that she had found while wandering endlessly for somewhere to dry off.

She now reeked of different combined smells, and the only good dress she had was now ruined with a huge rip in the side. Thankfully, her favorite leather boots were alright. 

"Need some help?"

Xenia looked up and saw Damon Salvatore walking towards her. Her eyes widened as she glanced aroud her, looking out for Katherine.

"You need to go."

Damon seemed upset and even a bit disappointed with her reaction. He had wanted to spend time with the mysterious girl, get to know her. She seemed so much better than Katherine... But he wouldn't let anything show. He wanted to let her know that he wasn't going to abide by any rules. "And why should I? I'm sure this is the Salvatore Garden, is it not?" He plucked a rose from one of the bushes and held it up to his nose for a whiff of the scent.

Xenia took a few steps back as Damon came closer. "My sister doesn't want me to spend time with you. She says that you are hers."

Damon stepped towards Xenia. "Well, let's just say that I disagree." 

Xenia tried not to blush as he advanced, and tried not to stare at his muscular body, and his curled black hair... He seemed every bit the gentleman, yet rowdy and playful. A bit like her, Xenia thought. She always had this ladylike act, but ask her to play ball with the neighborhood boys, and she could beat all of them.

She recomposed herself. "Mr. Salvatore, I'm going to have to ask you to leave."

Damon gave her a devilish smile. He extended a hand towards her. "And Miss Pierce, I'm going to have to ask you to come with me."

"To do what?" Xenia asked, surprised by the offer. Her hand nearly placed itself in Damon's all by itself as if it had a mind of its own.

"Well, you do need to change clothes, don't you?"

Her dress was soaking wet. Xenia looked down and laughed. She gave him a smile-- a real smile, not the fake ones she usually plastered on her face to please others. It might've been the first time that she had really smiled since forever. 

Damon smiled as well. Her laughter made him laugh, too. She was like a disease-- a good one. A thought occured to him, and he retracted his hand. "Say, Miss, I don't know your name."

Xenia bit her lip. Part of her wanted to listen to Katherine, the other told her to just go with her instincts. You're a vampire, they said. What can she really do to you that would be so terrible?

So she took a deep breath and pretended that she was the most beautiful lady in the room. She took her sopping wet skirt and curtsied. "Xenia Pierce." 

"Well, Xenia, shall you join me?" Damon offered her his arm.

Xenia's heart burst. She bit her lip, then decided that yes, she was going to take this chance. Damon would protect her. She was sure of it, even though they barely even knew each other. With a little skip, she walked towards him and intertwined her arm with his. "I shall."