3rd POV:

——- BOTH GILBERT GIRLS woke up from their beds. Elena was still laying in hers, processing everything that had happened the night before, she couldn't help but feeling guilty with the look Stefan gave her. She felt depressed and hurt herself that she told Stefan she couldn't do it anymore. What they had was real and couldn't walk away. Maddie lied awake, processing what she had found the night before. Elena given her a envelope that was with a letter and a photo of Maddie and their mother, Miranda. Maddie didn't know what to do whether reading the letter or not. She instead, kept the letter, close to her heart in fact. Maddie didn't realize she left her window open, so the crow flew in and this time landed on her desk. She smiled in sight of her newly pet she decided to have. Nobody except Maddie was aware of the crow. Although it was actually Damon, but Maddie didn't need to know that. Damon felt as he needed Maddie to feel peace and happiness, and that's what he does every morning when the crow flies to her window, and it definitely cheered Maddie up the next morning after the aftermath of the previous night. She hadn't noticed what happened with Stefan and Elena. But she needed to see Stefan, she knew he wanted to congratulate her, but he couldn't get a chance too. And Maddie felt sad about it. And so to cheer her and Stefan up, she had come to term to make her 'famous' pancakes that secretly Stefan enjoyed immensely.

As Elena finished getting dressed, she smelt something familiar yet delicious. "Ah, Maddie's in the cooking mood. Probably for Stefan." Elena muttered as she notices her aunt in the hallway. "You and Maddie are awake early, sensing Maddie hadn't gotten ready yet and you are." Her aunt Jenna chuckled from the doorway of Elena's bedroom. "I think it's because Stefan was busy to congratulate her last night and so she's making him breakfast to make up for it." Elena muttered in a quiet tone, but her aunt still heard. "Ah, well, your other aunt should be here in a few days. You remember Haley? She's your age, she's coming here for a bit." Elena nodded, smiling remember her aunt. Maddie is the only one who's closest with the young Gilbert mourning her older sister. Elena and Haley are about the same age, and yet Elena always seeks out for aunts advice knowing she was older by a few months. "Who's coming?" Jeremy asked, coming out of his bedroom. Jeremy favored his aunt Haley over any other Gilbert member in the family. They guess the age difference made it easier for Haley to understand the teen's emotions. "Your aunt Haley." Aunt Jenna murmured. Haley and Jenna always gotten along just as well, like actual sisters, knowing both of them have strawberry blonde hair, or Haley used too. Jenna hadn't seen her in a long while, since Miranda's funeral in fact. Haley had to leave school just to attend her funeral. Aunt Jenna even provided for the young Gilbert the days she was there, and therefore Haley was happy to see her favorite in-law again. "When she's supposed to arrive?" Both Jeremy and Elena said in unison. Their aunt Jenna looked at the two siblings, not saying anything except waving them off. She couldn't exploit details or it'd ruin the surprise that Haley had came up with. It was their aunt Jenna's idea for Haley to come back home, knowing Haley can get through to Maddie and also Jeremy from their problems that Jenna couldn't fix. So instead of not saying anything else, Jeremy and Elena just walked downstairs, seeing Maddie finishing up the pancakes, the two older siblings agreed quietly not to explain about Haley's arrival, knowing both very well how close Maddie was to their other aunt. "Pancakes are done, the butter and syrup are there, I'm going up and getting dressed." Maddie told her older siblings, and upstairs she went.

While Elena went to visit Stefan and Vicki. Jeremy and Maddie both went to school with their plates in hand. Maddie had made extra pancakes for both Matt and Vicki, knowing their house situation, the Donovan siblings always favored Maddie for her home style cooking. "Hey Matty, I had left over pancakes left from this morning, here's enough for you Vicki." Matt smiled at the young Gilbert, always happy knowing Maddie thought of them. "Vicki's fine, she's somewhere, but if I see her I'll give these to her? And thanks Mads, for the pancakes." Maddie nodded and taken off to her first class, which is Algebra. As Maddie sat down, she noticed a new girl had came in. She furrowed her eyebrows knowing she never met her before, Maddie gave her a gentle smile and looked forward paying attention. She remembered she had to talk to Bonnie's grams. "Hey Bon Bon, is it alright if I talk to your grams? It's an 411 can't be ignored. - xo Mads." And she put her phone away waiting til after class to check it. As she's in Algebra class, Maddie taken notes and gotten a head start on her homework for the next few nights. She's pretty smart knowing she can average as a junior, but Maddie likes to take her own class ranking just for fun. Elena and Jeremy always made fun of her because Maddie has taken after their dad, a moment of silence in her thoughts for their parents. Okay, three, two, one. And the bell rings signaling class ended.

Her phone dinged, signaling a new text. "Sure, I'm heading there now, what's going on? You okay?? - Bonnie." She read the text and sighed in relief, she felt always welcome into Sheila's house, her house is like a comfort zone Maddie always adored being in. She felt a relief of comfort knowing Maddie can tell her about anything she wanted too. As she seen Bonnie by her car, Maddie waved. "Hey Bon Bon, thanks for giving me a lift, I'd tell Elena or Jeremy, but they laugh at me.. I also brought my sketchbook for proof of my dreams." She told her as she nodded in understanding, she climbed in the car and we turned on the radio blaring The Weeknd. Maddie sang along the words to Real Life and swayed her head. Bonnie sings along with Maddie and they both laugh. Ah, I love you Bonnie Bennett. After a few minutes, we've arrived at Sheila's house, or also known her as Grams. She has a lot of respect for her, Maddie truly admires her. Bonnie knocked, knowing Maddie doesn't like to just barge in without a greeting or welcome. She had learned respect from her aunt Haley and her mom. Bonnie smiled and hugged Maddie for comfort, she held her sketchbook tightly to her chest, and also sense someone is watching Maddie from the distance, but she shrugged it off. A door opened to reveal Sheila Bennett. "Hi, I don't know if you remember me, I'm Maddie one of Bonnie's friends." She held out her hand and smiled softly. Sheila smiled and shook it. "Well dear, why you two out there? Come on in." Maddie smiled and walked in. She held my sketchbook close to her chest again. "Grams, Maddie needs help. She's freaking out about something." Grams looked at Maddie.

Maddie's POV:

As I walked inside Grams' house, I sat down with my sketchbook whereas I can show her what I dream of. "What's the matter, my dear child?" Bonnie sat next to me as Sheila sat across from me. "Well, a few months ago, well okay, it all started when I was five, but it gotten worse since I turned fifteen. I have these dreams, or something in the past, like modern style. Here it be easier if I showed you. But every time I have some sort of dream, I black out and I'm in pain." I explained to Sheila as I handed her my sketchbook for her and Bonnie to look over. "I don't know what's happening to me, and I figured you'd knew since I can't really ask my parents.." She explained softly, looking down. "Well, I certainly know what your meaning child, but I'm afraid I can't explain to you right now. But if I can give you something to ease the pain, will that help?" Grams asked, I nodded. Bonnie stayed by me holding my hand. Grams left to another room. "I couldn't tell Elena or Jeremy, they wouldn't believe me." I had tears running down my cheeks then, Bonnie wiped them away. "I believe you." Bonnie told me, I nodded, leaning on her shoulder. "I have several questions Bonnie wants to know." I nodded towards Bonnie. Grams looked at her grandchild before she nodded, warily. "Was our family burned in the witch trails?" I smiled proudly and it peaked my interest. Grams noticed my smile and nodded reassuring she can trust me with this stuff, I sort of put it together knowing a member of a Bennett also traveled through here in 1864, and she was a witch killed at an old house that most witches use nowadays. "It's okay Grams, I won't tell." I told her softly as she smiled knowing I'm a bookworm. "Bon Bon, I know, it's okay, you know things like this spike my interest and I read.. A lot." I told Bonnie. She nodded. "No, the girls that were persecuted in Salem were entirely innocent." Grams explained to us. Turning to light another candle. "You have more than ignorance to trap a real witch." Grams explained and I stayed silent. "How did we end up in Mystic Falls?" Bonnie asked and I rose my hand knowing the answer, Grams nodded for me to continue as Bonnie turned to me. "Your family fled Salam in 1692 and relocated, your ancestors lived in secrecy for over a hundred years, it's important that you do Bonnie, nobody can't know about you, until they can trust you at least." I turned to Grams as she nodded in good answer. I smiled. "Well, Grams, everyone knows you're a witch." Bonnie told her as I giggled, Grams shook her head. "They also know it's absurd, can't be true. I'm just a kooky lady that teaches Occult at the university. No one really believes, except for Maddie. She's read all about us. They just poke fun. And let them, just don't let them know the truth." I nodded and Bonnie turned to me in shock. "Yep, I read about Bennett witches, there was this one witch in 1864 who was the most respected and most powerful witch, her name was Emily. I was told she was beautiful and elegant." I told Bonnie as Grams nodded. Bonnie had a shocked face on, I giggled. I took a sip of tea that Grams had out for us. "Where's the witchcraft? I mean, you've been talking history for two days. I wanna get to the fun part." I clapped my hands in excitement and nodded Grams for her to do it. "It's not meant to be fun, it is very real and serious, you must understand it before you practice it. And aren't you two late for school?" Grams told us, I shook my head. Bonnie gave her a seriously look before getting up. "Thank you Grams for these pills, they mean so much. I promise I'll come visit and read more." I told Grams as she smiled, I hugged her and waved, following Bonnie.

As I walked back to school with Bonnie, I felt better knowing I have something for the pain, and she told me some things I shouldn't mention until the time was right. I'm grateful for Grams, she's like a grandmother to me, Bonnie is lucky to have her. I smiled seeing the two Junior boys. "Matt! Tyler!" I called out, running to them. "That's great, I figured you've must have been going out of your mind." Tyler told him, I furrowed my eyes. "What's going on?" I asked. Matt glanced at me in confusion. "Vicki's okay. She wouldn't tell me where." I nodded. "I was just gonna offer, you know, if there's anything I could do." I cut in. "Ooh! I know I know!" I raised my hand as they faced me furrowing their eyebrows. "Piggyback ride to class Ty?" I giggled and shook my head. Tyler laughed and lowered himself for me to hop on. "Thanks Ty!" And we trailed off to class.

For some reason I felt unease today, knowing it's also Halloween, which means my birthdays tomorrow. November 1st to be exact. I noticed Stefan out on the bench, so I decided to go to him. "Stef! I haven't seen you in awhile, I miss seeing your smile in the halls." I smiled softly, Stefan shook his head with a smile. "I decided to take time off, I'm sorry." He explained and I nodded. "Are you coming back?" I asked hopeful. Stefan thought for a minute before answering. "Right now doesn't seem a good time Maddie. But I promise if I'll come visit." Stefan promised. "Don't make promises you can't keep." I murmured sadly to myself walking away. I walked past Elena who seemed happy, so I left them be. I sighed and decided to trail to the cemetery for advice. I walked to the cemetery, finding my parents's graves. "Hi mom, dad." I waved, laughing. "And I'm talking to two graves." I shook my head, sitting down, grabbing my sketchbook out. "Have you ever felt like a piece of your life is missing? And you don't know what to do with it?" I told them. "Well, I could use your advice about now." I shook my head. A figure appeared, smiling softly. "Well, if your looking for advice, I'm sure your mom would want you find it, and embrace it." A teen girl told me, I smiled nodding. "I'm sorry, I'm Maddie." And I held out my hand. She shook it gently. "If you don't mind me, what happened?" She asked, I smiled sadly. "Car accident. Somehow me and my older sister, Elena were the only survivors.." She nodded in understanding. "Sorry I didn't catch your name?" I asked her, but she had disappeared. Weird. I felt someone staring at me. "What you doing out here all alone?" Damon's voice startled me. "Oh-my God. You scared me." I placed a hand on my heart, jumping. I laughed, Damon sat next to me, smirking. "I'm sorry I didn't mean to. What's going on?" Damon sounded sincere, I smiled and pointing. Damon made an O face nodding in understanding. "Feeling at loss?" Damon murmured. I nodded. "Have you felt like something is missing? But you're not quite sure what it is?" I asked Damon. Damon thought of it for a moment before answering. "Everyday." He answered. "I've felt pain and loss, for many years. Without her I'm just a simple man." Damon told, I shook my head as he furrowed in confusion. "Your not simple Damon, you are yourself, you're unique and I bet if your sister was here, she'd tell you to never give up. She's in your heart." I reach and touched Damon's heart, I smiled softly. Damon smiled and leaned back against the stone. "Mind if I join for a while?" Damon asked and I nodded, drawing on my sketchbook. Damon watched every so glances. I was drawing two brothers smiling, in their casual outfits. "Those are good." Damon commented, I smiled. "For some reason their in my mind, like I'm supposed to remember, but it's stuck." I explained as he nodded. I checked the time on my phone. "Shoot I'm supposed to attended this Halloween party Jeremy told me about, can I have a lift?" I asked, packing my things away. "Yeah, come on Gilbert." I laughed, Damon looked at me. "Alright Salvatore." And headed off to Damon's classic car.

I had told Elena I went to talk to our parents and she was fine sensing she was worried where I was. I shrugged her off and changed into my soccer uniform, going as a champion. I had glittered my face with a number 17 on each cheek and put my hair in a high pony. Elena was going for the last minute last year nurse costume. And Jeremy was going as him, I guess? I smiled approvingly for my costume. I noticed aunt Jenna came in and snuck a few pictures. Oh that reminds me. I taken my Polaroid and snapped some of my own for my memory wall I'm building. I saw Jeremy standing by the door. "Come get one with me." I asked Jeremy as he smiled, held me from behind as I smiled, snapping one for us. And I saw Elena. "Lena! Come get a Polaroid!" I called and she came to me, smiling, and snapped one. "Thanks. I'm ready!" I called out. I walked downstairs, twirling around for my aunt to see as she smiled approvingly. "What'd you think?" I asked. "Very impressive Mads, oh I have a surprise for you in a couple days." She told me and I nodded. "Got it. Oh I'll be back early probably." I added in and left to the high school.

As I walked to the high school, with both of my siblings on either side. We sat Matt and I smiled wide hugging him. He was dressed as a male nurse outfit matching Elena from the previous year. "Hi Matty Blue." I winked as Jeremy gave me a playful glare. I shrugged it off and decided to go on about my ways. As I walked throughout the halls I was dancing just enjoying myself, but than I saw the young girl again, I smiled wide and we started dancing more, I felt this tension in between but I didn't like it. So I decided to move away, she noticed and gave me a sympathetic glance and apologized, of course I forgave her. It was a caught in the moment glance. I've caught up with Bonnie and Caroline. "Cider for the witches and the champion in soccer?" Tyler's voice appeared and I smiled, nodding. I noticed Elena rushing to me followed by Stefan. He looked like he had a relief washed over his face, I furrowed my eyebrows and looked over my older sister. "Have you seen Jeremy?" Elena asked me. "I saw him with Vicki, he told me he's leading her to the buses why?" I told her as she smiled and nodded. "Just wanting to see if he needed a ride home." Elena told, I nodded and turned back to Tyler after they walked off.. In a hurried state. I shrugged it off and ended up heading home alone. I didn't notice my aunt Jenna never came home so I ended up going to sleep.

I didn't know how long I've had fallen asleep, I heard cries of Jeremy running up the stairs, I opened the door knowing he'd come to me. We've always comforted each other no matter what happens. "Jer?" I asked him, he turned around his face was redden from the events she was unaware of. "What happened?" I asked him gently, and now noticing Elena in my doorway. "Oh my god, Lena your hurt!" I rushed to get a first aid kit. "Where's Stefan?" I asked her, as if on cue, he walked in. I smiled sighing in relief. "Ima go wait downstairs Elena, I just came in for Maddie." Elena nodded in understanding, I stitched up Elena's side and sat back down next to Jeremy. I comforted Jeremy until I've fallen asleep. I didn't even notice Damon walking in on us. I didn't hear or see anything other than muzzled noises. Jeremy had stayed with me in my room, knowing I'd freak out if he wasn't okay. Jeremy knew me better than anyone, I guess that's why he didn't hate me or more less not talk. I've always been closest with Jeremy due to my age from him, but I've always been closest to Elena because she's my older sister, she always seeks the good in people. Apart of her wishes that her soul was complete, so she can be whole again. But unknowingly, the two people that's missing apart from her, has been there the whole time, just waiting out the long journey.

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• I know this is a short chapter, for that I'm truly sorry. I just I don't know how to make this season work until season 2 comes and the actual fun begins. So I'm questioning if I should jump to the last episode, before actually starting second season. I'm trying to fill in the blanks for Maddie, and it's hard, but I'm not giving up I promise you.
• I've created a plot shop for all of you to hear out my ideas I've came up with. It'll be Tv shows, movies and social media ideas. I've thought since I've had a casual mind full of them, I'd post them for you to share. I've already posted two ideas already. Go check them out. Called Plots.
• Once again, I'm sorry for the short chapter, leave your ideas down for restarting at Founder's Day and so forth. Suggestions are needed.
• Stay tuned for 162 and 15 Candles!

[ just a warning, that brackets and italics are diary entries ]