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[ It feels like falling. Had she stepped too far forward? Had she even moved? ]

Matt!

[ She calls out his name, expecting to be grabbed. Maybe he'd jump in with her. She feels the splash of water around her. Did she seriously just fall off of Wickery bridge? What is with this week?

Popping up, the water under the bridge is more shallow then she'd thought it would be, not that she really put much thought into it. There's no sign of the flowers Matt dropped for the former Elena's funeral. ]

Here lies Elena Gilbert. Drenched.

[ Peering up, something catches her by surprise. She's in a fountain. Not a river. There's no bridge above her but sky. And there are buildings she can't say she recognizes. ]

Matt?

[ She calls out again, whirling around. Well, she should probably climb out of the fountain.

First thing's first.

She pulls out her cell phone, her wet, soggy - useless cellphone. Setting it on the ledge of the fountain, Elena finally climbs out, soaked. When she grabs her phone, she realizes it's changed. The screen is bigger. It's sleeker. More expensive. She furrows a brow and picks it up.

She sees her face in the corner. Is she broadcasting this?

When her face comes on the screen, Elena seems tentative, but her expression doesn't give off fright. ]

Would it sound cliche if I said it doesn't seem like I'm in Kansas anymore? Or, like I took a right turn instead of a left on my way to Albuquerque?

[ The next line is more for herself, as she looks down. ]

Everything was a lot simpler when we were young, wasn't it?

[ Well, there's no reason to hold this off. ]

I don't even know who I'm speaking to. If... anybody's listening? Could they tell me where I am? I half expect Caroline or Bonnie - or even Matt to jump out and yell "Ha" or "Surprise." I used to love surprises.

[ Not that Matt could completely transport her away from Mystic Falls. Bonnie could. But, why would she? Okay, things are way too somber right now. She puts a brave face on. Accompanied by a smile. ]

Believe it or not this isn't the weirdest thing to happen to me, or the first time I've woken up without knowing where I was. [ She's going to step away from the fact that she now sounds like an alcoholic as she clears her throat instead of laughing. ] So, where am I? It's not a city I recognize. [ Not that she's been to many cities. ] Oh, I'm Elena Gilbert.

[ another beat. ]

I'm ... not a party girl. [ she just feels like she should explain. ] If that's what you were thinking. [ not that she cares what people think. the old Elena might. but, she's been through too much. she also feels... really silly. and she is drenched and cold. this is pointless. ]

Look, I just really have to get back to Mystic Falls, Virginia. Does anybody know how far away that is?

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An infinity and a galaxy and a step away. And farther.

You're new?

Elena Gilbert. I'm Derek Morgan. And you can't really get to Virginia from here. You're in a place called The City and we've all been pulled in here against our will. Just know you're not in any immediate danger, alright?

Heh, one too many nights out, huh? Sorry, Sweetheart but you're stuck here.

[ Excuse her, did you just use hyperbole? Also, hey, someone is listening. Someone with white hair. ]

Is that a joke?

[ Just how many people can see her? ] I guess I'm new. [ And while we're at it. ] New to where, exactly?

[ She's not in danger. Good to know. ]

What city? [ U.S.? European? South American? ] How many is all?

[ One too many kidnappings. ]

Stuck where?

[ She hasn't gotten answers besides The City and that answer makes zero sense! She's... ignoring the sweetheart. ]

[ Everyone :| ]

If I knew exactly, I'd tell you... you're in the City.

What city? New York? Pittsburgh? Coruscant?

[ Someone said an infinity and a galaxy away. This is her train of thought. ]

None of those I don't think. Only got here a few days ago myself.

[ Sob. Elena, honey. ]

It's like a mix of different worlds; you might find someone you know. From what I've been told, there's no way back.

Were you dropped in the fountain?

[ Excuse her while she holds her phone in one hand and shakes her other, attempting to get some of the water out. She is sopping wet. SOB. ]

Different worlds. There can't be no way back. [ Isn't there always a way back? ] I need to get back.

No but.. I arrived by the fountain? [ Same difference, right? ]

We all do but, right now, you can't. Have you heard from anyone you know or no?

[ It's less wet. It's good to know the fountain doesn't discriminate. She shakes her head. ]

No. Nobody I know. [ Matt was just next to her. Could he be around here? Damon? ...Stefan? ]

Everybody asks that. It's just known as The City. It was described to me as a pocket dimension. I don't know much about dimensions or I'd be more help. But there's a lot of people here from all over, different worlds, different time lines. City just pulls people in.

[ The fountain loves everyone equally. ]

I could bring you a set of dry clothes.

[ Everybody asks that because it's good to know where you are, Derek. ]

A pocket dimension. [ Is that possible? Her best friends are a witch and a vampire and she dated a vampire and kissed another vampire... maybe dimensional travel isn't... impossible. This is a lot to take in, Derek. ]

Why are people pulled here?

It's a little cliche, but I'll let it pass for now.

[ Not in the most bantery of moods, she tucks some hair behind her ear. ] Thanks. If I had known I'd be ending up in another dimension today, I could've worked on my material. [ She doesn't really want to be ready for a next time. ]

[ Lucky her. Luckier, Curtis. But, you seem to be close to her age. Maybe it's a little bit comforting. As comforting as ending up in another dimension can be.

Give her a second. She could manage. Walk around and squeak and sop. But, sooner or later she'll wish she'd caved and gone for the help offered. ]

I [ come on, Elena. it's easy to accept help. ] would appreciate that.

Bring you some of Alisha's and a sweater of mine, yeah? [ He's up and moving, getting together some things quickly. ]

Don't move.

Yeah, okay. Thanks. And don't worry.

[ She looks down, clothes simply drenched. ]

I won't.

[ She wonders if Alisha would mind, this girl Curtis is living with. But, if she did Curtis wouldn't help, would he? ]

Right. [ He gives an apologetic smile before shutting the feed off and it's about twenty minutes before he shows up. Alisha might mind, or just want to bitch at him, but he wouldn't mind all that much.

So with an outfit folded under his arm and a sweater slung over his shoulder, he approaches her and stops in front of her. ]

Hey. The sweater's a bit big; figured you'd be cold. [ & Curtis is like eight feet tall. ]

[ While she waits, Elena continues other conversations and takes a seat on the edge of the fountain. She manages to take off her shoes and pull off her socks at least. Her feet are freezing. She stuffs the shocks into her shoes and waits. Patiently.

She recognizes Curtis from the video. Convenient that she was broadcasting video.

Standing, she takes a few steps towards him. ]

Thanks.

[ Maybe she's looking up. Okay, she's looking up. Man, you're tall and she is tiny compared to you. ]

Is there somewhere I can change?

[ He's not tall, she's just small. ]

Your welcome. [ There's a pause and he looks around. Then he focuses his attention back to her and stuffs his hands in his pockets. ]

You can change in one of these buildings. [ He nods his head in the direction he starts leading her in. ]

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