Apocalypse

Summary: About three things I was absolutely positive. First, Edward never truly loved me. Second, there was a part of him - and his kind that was dominant - that thirsted for my blood. And third, I was unconditionally and irrevocably stupid for falling in love with a vampire. It will not happen again.

Chapter 1: The Birthday

WPKW9 Studio

"Yeah, uh huh. Uh huh" Andie Starr affirms with the person on her cell as she waves to a man leaving the studio.

"Bye" the man says to Andie.

"Bye!" She calls before returning to her phone call. "Uh huh. Okay. I, I am the last person here again," Andie groans and hits the switch for the lights to go out.

"Days of work, please can we talk in the a.m.? I have a party I have to get to, and you gotta get a life! Okay, all right. Bye, bye. Call me tomorrow," Andie finishes then walks into studio three and picks up her bag. She turns around ready to leave when suddenly a bright spotlight, pointing at her, turns on and blinds her.

"Hello? Not cool. My retinas are burning" Andie complained as she steps out of the light. But the light moves and shines on her again.

"Okay, okay. Seriously who'd...? What the hell are you doing?" She questions. The studio stays quiet and the spotlight turns off. "Hello? Hello?" Andie begins to panic and runs towards the exit. She trips on a wire laying on the ground. Footsteps can be heard coming closer. The light comes back on and a person comes to stand in front of the light. Andie gets back up and begins to run again. Stefan Salvatore appears in front of her, blocking her way.

"Oh! Stefan! Oh my god! Oh my god, what are you doing here? We have been looking everywhere for you!" She exclaims. Stefan doesn't move or say a word. "Stefan?" Andie questions while searching his face. Andie begins to get scared as Stefan begins to transform.

A Florida Home

"I can't believe that you sent me that nasty essential oil. What did you call it? Vervain? It stinks. I am still wearing the necklace you gave me but I added some lavender so that it actually smells nice. I gave the rest out to family and friends. By the way, when pray tell are you coming to visit. You have missed out on so much. Did I tell you about everything new with my baby?" The woman chatted away as she drank her margarita. Hey, it may not be five o'clock here, but it is somewhere.

"Hey now dont complain to me. You chose that nine to five job. And don't tell me to get a life. I have a very nice luxurious one at that. Everything I ever need or wanted is here with me. Anyway, I suppose we can talk more about this in the a.m. But we must really get together soon. Ciao Miss Andie Starr!" And with that she hung up. I am glad that we are still able to have an amicable relationship after I divorced her cousin. She means the world to my daughter and I want what's best for her. No matter my current hobby. She will come first. Hmm, maybe Andie can help us with our her. Afterall she is Isa's godmother.

"Honey! I am home!" Called her new husband, and didn't she just love using that term.

"I am in the sunroom baby," she called back.

"Are you ready for the party?" He asked as he set his gear down in the hallway.

"Of course not. I need to make one more phone call before I go get ready to hang out with all of you sweaty men," she teased.

"Alright. I am going to get a quick shower then. Love you babe," he informed and kissed her cheek before setting off for the bathroom. She sighed and dialed her ex husband's number.

"Hello?" He answered on the second ring.

"How is she today?" She asked.

"The same. Nightmares, not eating, and still unresponsive. I don't know what to do or how to snap her out of this," he sighed.

"Andie went through something similar. I can ask her tomorrow. By the way, did you get the package I sent?"

"Yes, I gave the locket to our daughter. And I have the pocketwatch attached to my belt. Now did you say Andie? As in MY cousin Andie? Why are you taking to her?"

"Somebody needs to keep her informed. Heaven knows that you won't."

"Fine. Whatever helps our girl."

"I will call you sometime in the morning to let you know what I find out. This journalism stuff isn't so hard afterall."

"Goodnight R-" he began but was cut off by a high pitched scream. Then the dial tone. My poor baby. This is but normal. It has to be more than an average break up. We will find out and help her.

WPKW9 Studio

"Andie?" Damon Salvatore called teasingly. He is looking around the studio when his cell begins to ring.

"Party central," he sings into the phone.

"Where are you?!" Elena demands.

"Um, by the... Punch bowl?" He tells her.

"Don't do that Damon, don't lie to me! I saw your closet," Elena yells.

"Oh...Oh, I gotta, gotta go break up beer pong," he says.

"Wait, Damon!" Elena calls out. Damon hangs up. He enters studio three and finds Andie's bag. He looks up and sees Stefan standing before him.

"Stefan," he greets.

"Hello brother," Stefan welcomes

"You don't write, you don't call," Damon tsked.

"Need you to stop following me. Causing some problems," Stefan ordered.

"With who? Klaus? Are we supposed to care with he thinks?" Damon patronized.

"What you're supposed to do is let me go."

"Saw your latest artwork in Tennessee. Walking a fine line there my friend. Keep that up and there will be no saving you," Damon says, making Stefan smile.

"See the thing is, uh, I don't need any saving. I just want you to let me go."

"Nah, I got a birthday girl at home that's not gonna let me do that." At that Stefan nods.

"You know, maybe I haven't made my point. Hey, Andie you still there?"

"Andie? " Damon questions and looks up to see Andie standing terrified on the rafters.

"Damon? I can't move Damon. He told me that I can't move," Andie said panicked.

"No, no, no, it's okay, Andie. Stay calm," Damon reassured her. "Not cool brother!" Damon chastised.

"Aw, come on! A little bit cool. Huh? Hey, Andie. You can move now," Stefan told Andie.

"No! No, no, no, no, no NO!" Damon yells out. He attempts to rush towards Andie. Stefan sped in front and shoved Damon into a wall. Damon watches as Andie falls to the ground. The only sound that can be heard is a sickening crunch as Andie's neck breaks upon impact with the concrete floor of the studio.

"I said, let me go!" Stefan yells, his face in full transformation, before letting Damon go. Damon rushes over to Andie to check for a pulse. Finding none, he looks up to see his brother has vanished once again.

A Police Station

"Chief?" The new secretary, Gina Stanley, knocked on my office door as I was getting ready to leave. Billy just called to let me know that the kids were hanging out at his house. He ordered me to grab pizza and beer before I came over to watch the game.

"Yes ma'am?"

"Your ex wife is on line two and is in hysterics." Gina informed

"Thank you. Let me see what has her worked up now," I told her and watched her leave before I answered. She doesn't need to know all about my personal life. That's the one regret I have about hiring a Stanley. Didn't care too much for the Stanley's loose lips but they're office organization skills are incredible. "What is the problem?"

"Oh Charlie! I am so sorry Charlie! Poor Andie!" She got out through her sobs.

"Slow down and tell me what happened."

"When I called Andie today, a man answered and told me the worst news."

"What is it Renee? It can't be that bad."

"Your cousin Andie was found dead last night Charlie."

Disclaimer: I Do Not Own Twilight Our The Vampire Diaries.

I own the plot twists and shifts.

I hope you have enjoyed this pilot. More will be coming soon.

Forever And For Always,

LHNT