A/N: Hello, you amazing reader! This is my first-ever published fanfiction, and I love to write and I apologize for any grammatical/spelling errors- I accept constructive criticism! I follow the TV show and I know the series pretty well, but season two/three sometime get mixed up in my scrambled brain, so feel free to correct me with my timeline. This first chapter is really an introduction to my OC from her POV, picking up from where Damon takes Elena to Georgia... with a twist of course! I won't be using the exact dialogue from the car scene, because I portray Elena a little more...whiny to say the least. My story is also slightly AU in the beginning. If you like this so far I'd love for you to follow my story- there will be lots of romance, hilarity, and a hint of drama and mystery! Enjoy :)

Disclaimer: I DO NOT own anything from TVD. Just my OC.

Cara's POV

Finally. It's nice to have some quiet time on the road. He reaches over the gear shift and holds my hand on my thigh, interlacing our fingers as I look across and give him a small smile. He must me enjoying the peacefulness too! I took a minute to appreciate him- his raven black hair falling slightly over his full brows, icy blue orbs gleaming with affection, a chiseled jaw with slight stubble and his soft, pale skin and full lips.

He noticed me staring and released a low chuckle, causing a blush to raise in my cheeks from being caught in the act. His playful smile quickly turned to a scowl and I grunted hearing Elena start to come to in the backseat. So much for peaceful quiet, now.Damon unlocked our fingers, brushing my engagement ring while doing so. I immediately missed the contact, but understood his reasons. The ring he had gifted to me was utterly perfect. The band was silver, containing intricate designs and filled with Lapis Lazuli, with two small diamonds beside the clear, 4 carat square that completed the ring. Mrs. Cara Ann Salvatore... I smiled inwardly.

I could hear Elena slowly sit up, taking in her surroundings, then started frantically asking questions.

"Wh- What happened?" She asked.

"You crashed your car, we came to the rescue and decided to take you on a fieldtrip," Damon quipped.

"But no one knows where I am! You can't just kidnap me! And what about my car? What did you do with it? And where are we?!" obviously Elena wasn't happy with the situation.

"1. This isn't kidnapping, we're the ones preventing that. 2. I pulled it off to the side of the road where nobody will bother it," he replied, as I shot him a glare.

"Achem, I pulled what was left of that car to the curb and you know it, so don't try to change the story, hun." He rolled his eyes then turned back to the road.

"That doesn't matter, Cara! Where. Are. You. Taking me!" She practically yelled at me. Gosh... She is quite irritable.

"Inside voices, please!" Damon commented, knowing I was bothered by her little outburst.

"Thank you. We're about 2 hours out of Georgia, if you must know." I said.

"Why are we going to Georgia?"

Damon and I shared a look then said, "To visit a friend." Elena rolled her eyes.

"And WHY did you take me? I'm just going to end up as the third wheel. I should be at home right now." I scoffed. Trust me honey, you're right. I only saved your peppy ass to keep Stefan distracted so he won't bother us.

"If you were at home that vampire could've gotten to you, and we need to know what he is up to before he gets in contact again." Damon answered.

"So you didn't know who he was?"

"No, we don't know every single vampire." I said, rolling my eyes.

"It's not like there's a mingling bar for the supernatural that we go to every Saturday night." I smirked at Damon, amused with his further comment.

Elena grunted and said, "Well I need to call Jenna and let her know I'm okay. She's probably worried." I chuckled at this, knowing Damon had her phone is his breast pocket. Elena searched for her phone then soon realized we had it. "Damon, Cara, give me my phone."

"Oh come on, don't you want to have a little time-out from life?" I said.

"I'm sure five minutes won't hurt," Damon added.

"Guys, just let me call-" Elena was interrupted by the ringing of her phone. Damon answered and Elena pouted while I listened in on the conversation. It was Stefan, he had gone to Elena's to see if she was okay and was concerned with the fact she wasn't home yet. He wanted to talk to her and both Damon and I were surprised when Elena rejected the phone. I guess the perfect couple can have fights, too. Damon hung up on Stefan with a smirk and the car rested into a not-so-comfortable silence.

"Erm...So, how's the wedding planning?" Elena tried to spark a conversation, and both Damon and I scoffed at her sudden interest in our wedding.

"Elena, we've been engaged for over 150 years. What makes you think we're having the wedding anytime soon?" Damon said. It's true... We haven't exactly started to plan. Some ideas have popped up every decade or so, but we can't seem to decide on where exactly we want to have it.

"I don't know. Boredom? I've only known you guys for so long." She replied. After a minute or two of silence, Elena decided to try again.

"So... Exactly how old are you guys?" Suttle, much?

"I was turned when I was 24, but I just hit a hundred sixty-six," Damon sighed.

"It's impolite to discuss a woman's age, Elena." I said, annoyed with her choice of topic.

"Oh come on. We have two hours and I feel like I don't know anything about you." She's got a point...

"Okay, well I don't really like to talk about it," I looked to Damon, and he gave me a reassuring smile.

"Let me guess: You were in college when you met Damon and you fell in love, then at some point he led you into an alley and drank your blood, then convinced you to spend eternity with him and you don't like talking about it because it shows how much of a pig your future husband is?" Elena seemed satisfied with her so-called 'burn.' Boy, was she off!

"I suggest that if you want to really get to know me and my story, you stop dissing my fiance and listen. Capiche?" She squirmed under my deathly glare and nodded in silent agreement. "Anyways, Damon didn't turn me." I took a deep breath and closed my eyes. Elena leant forward in between the front seats in curiosity, and I continued.

"I was turned January 12, 1463, on my twentieth birthday."

***Flashback***

3rd Person POV

"When you're happy like a fool, let it take you over! When everything is out you gotta take it in...Oh, this has gotta be the good life, This has gotta be the good life, This could really be a good life, good life! I say Ohh..." Klaus admired the girl singing and dancing in the flower fields, he had finally found her. She had the voice of an angel and she looked so carefree, twirling and jumping barefooted in the sun, her worn, light blue dress swishing against her never-ending legs. Her skin was a cream/ivory color, and she had a small waist with a curvy figure. But what caught his eye was her hair- waist-length deep auburn locks cascaded in layered curls down to the small of her back and seemed to resemble fire in the shining sun. Klaus stood nearby leant against a tree, and decided to politely cut her off with applause. She turned around, suddenly aware of his presence and slowly walked towards him. He thought she was pretty from behind, but once she came closer he knew she was a rare beauty. Her face looked delicate, the shape of a heart. She had freckles across her small nose, and over the rosy tone of her cheeks. She gave him a small smile, and her full, pink lips spread across her face which revealed small dimples. Her eyes were enchanting, a dark blue ring outlining her iris which faded into a lighter blue and sea green. He could see resemblance of himself in her face. She stood in front of Klaus, let out a small chuckle, then spoke.

"I didn't know I had an audience, Mr..." She trailed off, wanting to know her viewer's name.

"Niklaus Mikaelson, but please call me Klaus. That was wonderful, you really have a talent," He bowed his head and reached for her hand, placing a small kiss on her knuckles.

"Thank you, Klaus. I have never sang in front of someone before, you are the first. My name is Cara Ann," She curtsied.

"A pleasure, Miss Cara Ann. What has brought a beautiful young woman out to the fields so close to evening? Do you not have a place to sleep?" Klaus knew this was her, and wanted to be in her life.

"Unfortunately, I do not," Cara said, lowering her head slightly in sadness. Klaus knew her predicament.

"I'm sorry to hear that. You shall stay with me for the night, if you wish." Klaus didn't want to compel her to stay with him. He wanted to earn her trust. Only then will he turn her.

"Th- That is very nice, Niklaus, but you really don't have to. We just met, I am but a stranger," Cara shook her head in bewilderment, this man she just met is offering her a place to sleep! It's simply too good to be true.

"Then how about we have supper and get to know each other beforehand? Please, I insist." Klaus finally charmed her into having dinner and a place to stay. They became close over the few hours. Cara had a spunk about her, she spoke her mind and didn't care what he thought of her. Klaus was surprised when she insisted on calling him Nik. He hadn't been called that by anyone but his sister Rebekah, and hearing it come from Cara Ann really made him feel as though they were siblings.

After dinner, she agreed to let Klaus house her until she could take care of herself. Before bed they had tea, laced with Klaus's blood along with the herb and white oak ash that was needed for the spell. The herb took place and she quickly fell asleep. Niklaus didn't want her to be in pain as her werewolf gene was subdued with magic. It was tied with the white oak ash and Klaus's most powerful witch performed the spell that his mother had used hundreds of years ago. Klaus sacrificed the very witch in order to complete Cara's transition. He could not let anyone know of the witch's existence. He would finally have real family, no more half-brothers and sister. Cara Ann shared both parents with him. That is why he needed her to be undefeatable... His one and only companion. The other Original Hybrid.

He decided it was best for her not to know of her species. He compelled her to live her eternal life as a regular vampire, and to remember nothing of him or the curse until Klaus had found the doppelganger and come back to Cara to perform the ritual. He would miss his sister, but it had to be done.

***End of Flashback***

"I was homeless at the time, and the man I was betrothed to was killed while hunting. I didn't have anything planned for myself. So I thought, 'Here's an opportunity for a new start! What could be so bad about having dinner?' Little did I know that the guy would take me home and turn me. He didn't even stick around to teach me anything about being a vampire. Basically I woke up to a note that explained the basics and that the was a human in the living room for me to eat," Elena looked a confused as to why this was hard for me to talk about, so I looked her straight in the eye and told her.

"My mother abandoned me as soon as I was born. She had another family, and my father was killed when her husband found out about the pregnancy. So when my sire left me before I knew about life (as a vampire), it screwed with my head. For thirty-nine years I had my emotions turned off and I killed without remorse- I was the Ripper before Stefan. That's why I don't like to talk about it, okay?" The last sentence came out in a small whisper and I felt my eyes tear up. I let out a breath I didn't know I was holding, and Damon pulled the car over.

"We're here," he said quietly. Elena looked completely dumbfounded. She didn't know what to say- she'd been a bitch about it before and now she was just surprised that I, the Big-Bad Red-Headed Vampire Engaged To The Big-Bad Damon Salvatore, could have feelings.

I wiped the wetness away from under my eyes and stepped out of the car.

"C'mon, babe. Let's have some fun!" I grabbed Damon's hand and let him to the bar. Elena silently followed.

Damon gave Elena her phone back she she quickly thanked him and went back near the car to call Jenna. Why would he do that? We can't go in without her and now we'll have to wait. And I really want to see Bree :(

He turned to me and looked down, (he was half a head taller than me), with a concerned look on his face. "You okay, hun?"

As if on cue, a pang of sadness came over me. I opened my mouth to speak, but nothing came out. I looked up to him and felt a lump in my throat as my eyes begin to well up again. He enveloped me in a comforting hug and the tears just started pouring. We stood there for what seemed like hours, then he slowly let go and cupped my cheeks.

"I will never leave you, Cara Ann. I love you so, so much." His words made so happy, I loved him so much and I would never let him go.

"I love you too," I said, sniffing. He wiped my face and kissed me lightly on the lips. I kissed him back, eagerly, but we were interrupted by Elena before it got heated. She fake-gagged and stuck her finger in her mouth.

"Ugh, get a room." Damon rolled his eyes and we turned away and I interlaced our fingers. This has always been how we hold hands. Elena then realized we were at a bar, and she let out a deep, annoyed sigh.

"Why'd you take me into a bar? I'm not old enough to get in." Did she seriously think we couldn't get her in? I mean she's with two people that could make someone shit their pants just for the fun of it.

"We know the owner," Damon said, flashing me a smirk.

"Whatever." she said. I skipped into the bar, leaving behind Whiny and Damon with an amused smile across his face.

"Bree!" I yelled into the pup. I saw her behind the bar counter, and flung myself over enveloping her into a hug. "Cara Ann Johnson! You look great, how are you, girl?" she hugged me back tightly and giant smiles were filling both of our faces.

"I'm doing well! Keeping up with those magic herbs, I see! You look amazing, might I say." I pulled back and sat in a bar stool, looking over at my old friend. She had aged a bit since college, but whatever magic she was using kept her body pretty intact! I wonder where Damon and Elena are... Hmph. Must be in the bathroom, it was a long drive after all.

"Aww that's sweet. So... You still with that hunk Damon Salvatore?" She asked, waggling her eyebrows suggestively.

Elena came from the bathroom and sat down beside me before I could reply. "I thought you and Damon were engaged for over a decade? She's obviously not that old so how come she doesn't know?"

"You and Damon are what?!" Bree exclaimed. Damnit, Elena. It was a surprise.

I placed my left hand on the bar, showing off my ring. I looked to Elena and explained it to her, trying my hardest not to rip her throat out. "Damon and I met Bree in college, and we weren't open with our engagement back then seeming it was odd to be engaged that young in the time. So she didn't know." I turned back to Bree and we exchanged a polite smile.

"Bree, look at you." Damon sauntered into the room. he sat on the other side of me and set down two blood bags. Ahh. So that's where he's been.

"Damon, baby! Congrats! Lets have a toast to the two crazy people who ruined my career, killed my chance of getting a degree, and bought me this bar!" She sad and she poured four shots of tequila.

"Cheers!" The bar yelled in response and Damon, Bree and I drank down the shots and slammed the glasses onto the bar. Damon hit it last and some alcohol dribbled down his chin. He went to wipe it up but I swooped in and licked the drip clean off. His eyes darkened with lust and I winked with a smirk playing my lips.

"Yuck. Don't do that in public, please." Elena just has to ruin all the fun, doesn't she?

"Loosen up, Gilbert. If you don't down that shot I will!" I chipped.

"Take it."

"More for me!" I said as I reached over to grab her shot and drank it.

"How do you do that?" she asked.

"Do what?

"Unhinge your jaw like a freaking snake to consume alcohol! I mean seriously, that's what it looked like!" She said, eyes wide.

"546 years of practice, baby!" I turned back to Bree and asked her for what we came for.

"So, Bree, we need your help."

So there you go! I hope you liked it :) I'll try to update ASAP, hopefully tomorrow after I get some things done. If you have any concerns, ideas, or suggestions please review or PM if you like! Again, I just want to let you know that this is a little AU. Thank you so, so much for reading my first piece of published writing!

Until next time!