ADVENTURES OF THE YOUNGEST SALVATORE

AUTHOR'S NOTE/DISCLAIMER

Just an idea of what if Casey was a Salvatore. I'm toning Katherine down just a smidge. She's still wild, but not as destructive as in the books or t.v. series. The first few chapters take place in 1864, but the rest will take place in the LWD world up to and through "Futuritis". Vampire Diaries belongs to LJ Smith and the CW. Ages: Damon 24, Stefan 17, Cassandra "Casey" 16. Some things in the 1864 timeline are sped up. At this point, Damon and Stefan know Katherine, Pearl, and Anna are vampires, though Casey doesn't.

MYSTIC FALLS, VIRGINIA 1864

There was something different about Katherine Pierce. Cassandra Salvatore could feel it, but she didn't know what exactly. But she could tell that her older brothers Damon and Stefan were absolutely enamored with her…and that they seemed to know her secret. She watched as the three talked and laughed and blew out a breath. She really hoped Katherine wouldn't hurt her brothers. She didn't want to see them come to blows. Presently, she heard footsteps behind her and turned to see Emily Bennett.

"Hello, Emily," Cassandra greeted.

"Hello, Miss Cassandra," Emily acknowledged. Cassandra smiled. 'Miss Cassandra' sounded much better than 'Miss Salvatore'. The servant gazed at the trio. "I wish she'd make up her mind," she grumbled.

"Tell me Emily, what is Katherine's feelings regarding my brothers?" Cassandra wondered.

"She cares for them both very deeply, but as of right now, she's not sure who she cares for more," Emily responded. As if Katherine had heard them, she turned around.

"Emily, come here!" she called as the brothers went inside.

"Excuse me, Miss Cassandra," the other girl said and hurried towards her friend.

"Yes, what is it, Miss Pierce?" she asked.

"Katherine," the woman emphasized. Then, "I'm going to tell the young Mr. Salvatore my decision…tonight."

"Which one, Miss?" Emily wondered.

"Both." Katherine sighed at the look. "I know, I know. I've been flitting about as if I can't make up my mind, but it's been hard. They both have qualities that make them…irresistible."

"You have Miss Cassandra worried about your intentions towards her brothers." Katherine frowned.

"Well, that won't do." Cassandra Salvatore had become like the sister she had always wanted, and the last thing she desired was to get into her bad graces. "Well then, like I said, I'll tell them tonight. I'll just have to remember to tread carefully and consider my options…hopefully without hurting someone too much." Emily nodded. That sounded like a wise course of action. Miss Katherine could be a bit wild at times considering that she was a vampire, but when she was among people she considered friends or family, she was never intentionally malicious. Just then, Pearl and her daughter Anna came up to them.

"Katherine, we have a problem," she stated. Katherine looked at the perfume bottle.

"What are you talking about?" she asked.

"Try this," the woman stated. Katherine poured the contents onto her hand and then winced.

"Vervain," she realized.

"Yes. People know we're here and they're getting crafty about finding us. We have to leave," Pearl hissed.

"Mother, no!" Anna exclaimed, causing Cassandra to turn towards them. What's going on? she wondered. Why did they all look upset?

"But I like it here, and Anna's made friends," Katherine pointed out.

"I know, but I am not risking my daughter's safety," Pearl responded. Katherine nodded. Pearl was right of course. They couldn't risk Anna or their friends being harmed.

"Mother, don't you think you're overreacting?" Anna asked.

"No. Your mother's absolutely right. We can't risk getting caught," Katherine agreed. Poor dear. She doesn't deserve to be uprooted so, she thought to herself. "We'll all meet later tonight," she stated.

"Of course," Pearl agreed. Then, they parted ways.