(1) Bloodlines: The Curse (A Vampire Dairies Fanfiction)

13. Impulsive

The plan was in pieces but coming together. Alex was waiting on something to happen, but things seemed quiet. The weekend had consisted of planning, family time, and realising how much Alex had missed the simple life of Mystic Falls. The things she didn't miss were the town events and how, as a Gilbert, she was expected the attend.

It seemed that the Historical Society was throwing some event. A gathering where the Gilbert's were expected to make an appearance at; Elena had explained to Alex that what was really happening was the town's council—a group of the founding families—were coming to discuss the supernatural. It seemed that no one from the Gilbert family had been a part of the town's council since their parents had been alive—except for John, but no one had seen him since Katherine cut off his fingers.

Alex found herself standing in front of a mirror, looking at herself. She hadn't really packed for parties, meaning she raided Elena's closet. She pulled out a dress that had originally been hers. It was a soft pink satin dress that she had worn to her eighteen birthday party. It had been one of her favourites, but she had left it behind when she had left Mystic Falls. Alex had put it on and was surprised when it fit as perfectly as she remembered.

Running her fingers through her hair, Alex huffed and grabbed the black heels she had also borrowed from Elena.

Downstairs, Jenna was waiting with Elena and Jeremy. Elena looked up first and smiled when she saw Alex. "You look great."

Alex smirked and did and small twirl. "It still fits."

Jenna said, "Perfectly. It hasn't been that long since you wore it."

Alex said, "My eighteen birthday; so—four years." She smoothed down the skirt.

"Okay, we are all pretty. Can we go already?" asked Jeremy.

Elena nudged his shoulder, but Alex laughed.

"Yes, we can go," said Jenna.

It seemed that the event was being held at the Lockwood's home, which wasn't uncommon. By the time they arrived, there was a cue of people walking towards the large home.

Alex frowned as she climbed out of the car. "Why are we here again?" she asked.

Elena stepped up beside her and linked their arms. "Because we are Gilberts."

Alex rolled her eyes.

"And because you wanted to find a way into the Council?" she added.

That was true. After learning about the town's secret council, Alex wanted to know what they knew. The first step was getting into the meeting, which apparently Damon had somehow wormed his way into.

They walked up to the front door and followed the crowd in. Alex noticed the stares she was getting from people she had known years ago. People who had known their parents, who she hadn't seen since their funeral. Walking in with Elena, Alex made a reach for the first drink she saw. As she turned to go with Elena to find the Salvatore's, they were stopped by Carol Lockwood.

"Elena, welcome. And Alexandra, it has been quite a while since I've seen you." Carol smiled brightly, but the curiosity was shining in her eyes.

Alex returned a polite smile. "Hello, Carol."

"When did you get back to town?"

"About a week ago."

"Visiting?"

"Yeah, thought I should check in on Elena and Jeremy and make sure they haven't made Jenna pull all her hair out."

"How nice."