The Meredead

A crossover set in the H2O: Just Add Water universe, with the addition of characters from The Vampire Diaries.

Bonnie and Caroline take Elena away on a vacation, to get away from all the supernatural happenings back in Mystic Falls. But what they discover on The Gold Coast of Australia changes their lives and the lives of those they meet...

Standard disclaimer: Neither the H2O: Just Add Water universe nor The Vampire Diaries universe are my own, the characters from both belong to the show, but the story is of my own creation...

A Much Needed Vacation

"I can't believe I let you talk me into this!" Elena said to Caroline and Bonnie, who were sitting next to her in the first class cabin of the Qantas Airways. "School's starting in just a couple of weeks and we're going halfway around the world?"

"You need to get away, from anyone named Salvatore for awhile!" Bonnie told her.

"You've broken up with them, remember?" Caroline said. "But you sure haven't been acting like you have."

"It's complicated," Elena told her.

"What's complicated is finding a place where there aren't any supernaturals!" Caroline exclaimed. "No werewolves, travelers, hybrids, or evil doppelgangers! Just the three of us!"

"Yeah; just a couple of vampires and a witch who's also the supernatural gateway to the Other side," Elena exclaimed.

"You're not looking at this properly," Bonnie told her. "No brothers or teachers or boyfriends to prevent us from having a good time. Maybe you'll even find some cute surfer guy…"

"And try not to get him killed; yeah, I know," Elena said.

Caroline gave her the look.

"Okay, okay, it'll be fun!" Elena exclaimed. "Where are we going again?"

"The Gold Coast, to a place called Surfers Paradise," Caroline explained. "We ought to be able to find something there to help you forget Mystic Falls!"

"And we will have fun!" Bonnie exclaimed.

"Seriously, thanks, guys," Elena told her friends. "This means a lot."

The flight was uneventful although both Caroline and Elena were feeling hungry after the long flight. Once they got their bags and took the taxi to the hotel they were able to get into the specially prepared bag that Bonnie had cast a spell on, making the blood bags stored inside, wrapped with dry ice, available to the two vampires.

Bonnie had also brought along several spare rings she had already prepared with the daylight spell, just in case. All three felt that they had taken enough precautions to actually be able to enjoy the trip.

They spent the entire first day at the beach near their hotel, just lying in the sun and splashing around at the edge of the surf. Yes there were some cute guys who were walking by on the beach, but the three pretty much just ignored everyone else and relaxed. With one exception: a good-looking blonde guy came by handing out flyers to a show that night at a nearby café; sadly he had on a wedding ring.

"So who's singing?" Caroline asked after they had checked out both the flyer and the guy.

"My wife Bella and her band," the guy said. "They're really good."

Elena smiled noncommittally at the guy.

"Hope to see you there," the guy said and turned and left.

"He was a hunk!" Caroline said after he was out of earshot.

"Yes, and unavailable," Elena replied. "You did see the ring, right?"

"Maybe he has some single friends," Bonnie said, staring thoughtfully at his receding form. "I think we should go."

"We have nothing else planned; why not?" Elena said.

"Good; it'll be fun!" Caroline said with a cheerful smile.

"I'll wait to pass judgment on if it is fun," Elena said.

Back at the hotel they were about to go upstairs when Caroline held out her hand, stopping them.

"Wait; I need to get a map from the concierge," she told them.

"What for?" Elena asked, puzzled.

They weren't planning on going anywhere, away from the vicinity of the hotel. There were several restaurants down by the beach, several with good recommendations by the hotel staff.

"So we can get to this café, you know, for the concert tonight," Caroline explained.

"Are you still thinking about that guy?" Bonnie said with a smirk. "Remember, he's married!"

"Oh, come on; it sounds like fun!" Caroline explained.

"Okay, go get your map," Elena told her. "But then I'm going swimming in the pool!"

Continued with Chapter 2: The Café