Lily Lawson had one obsession since 2009: The Vampire Diaries. While the world chased after Elena Gilbert's tragic beauty, Lily dreamed -she wanted to be Caroline Forbes She even joked that if reincarnation were real, she'd manifest herself into the Vampire Diaries universe as Caroline, far away from Elena's endless doom. Then life and death intervened. A freak lab explosion ended her life. But death wasn't the end. Waking up with honey-blonde waves, piercing blue eyes, and a voice that could charm anyone, Lily realizes her wish came true: she's Caroline Forbes in Mystic Falls. Armed with her foreknowledge of every twist and betrayal, she's ready to change fate, protect those she loves and claim the life she always deserved. Because this time, Caroline Forbes isn't playing by the script. And heaven help anyone who tries to stop her.

A TVD Fanfiction She doesn't have magic. She doesn't have power. What she has is knowledge, YouTube tutorials, and a basket full of herbs. Thrust into the past with no explanation, she finds herself in the home of the Original family-before they become legends, before immortality, before the bloodshed. Mikael calls her daughter. Esther sees something else. And her siblings? They don't know what to do with her. But she knows how to stay alive. She builds, observes, survives. She doesn't need to be wanted. She'll be the sister they need. Even if they never asked for her. Disclaimer: I do not own The Vampire Diaries or The Originals. All canon characters, lore, and dialogue belong to Julie Plec, L.J. Smith, and The CW. I only own my original characters (Frey/any OCs) and my unique plotlines. No copyright infringement intended! Cross Publishing in AO3 Update every 2 weeks on Friday 12:00 AM