Walking through the woods surrounding Elena's house Caroline came to a halt in her best friends back yard. Staring up at the house she closed her eyes taking a deep calming breath. She wasn't sure what she was going to find inside the house. She had a sneaking suspicion that Tyler was in the house as she hadn't seen him all day and he wasn't returning her texts or calls. And she knew Klaus was inside effectively trapped. It wasn't a good combination.

For the last several days she had been trying to help Tyler through the death of his mother. No matter what she said to him he just seemed to become angrier and angrier. Caroline wasn't sure why he had come here to see the person directly responsible for his mother's death but she had an idea it was just going to cause problems. Crossing the lawn she paused to listen. She heard someone pacing the living room and someone moving in the kitchen too. At least she knew they were both alive.

Opening the door her eyes immediately found Tyler pulling a glass out of the cabinet in the kitchen. Shutting the door quietly she made her way to the island in the kitchen. "Tyler, why are you here?" she asked quietly.

Turning Tyler held the glass in his hand as he leaned back against the counter, "Gloating," he told her coldly. Rolling her eyes she heard the soft footsteps from the living room, "Hello Caroline," Klaus greeted her softly. Glancing over her shoulder she simply glared at the man trapped in the living room before turning back to Tyler.

"Tyler you shouldn't be here. This isn't healthy," she told him. Snorting Tyler tossed the glass he held from hand to hand, "Healthy?" he sneered. "What do you suggest I do Caroline wallow in my misery? Because in case you didn't notice that hasn't been working for me. You know what would make me happy? Watching him die slowly and painfully," he told her throwing the glass over her head and watching in satisfaction as it smashed against the wall behind her.

Backing away from the island Caroline stared at Tyler, "That is the second time you've thrown something at me. You do it again Tyler and we're going to have a problem," she told him quietly.

Scoffing Tyler began pacing, "A problem Care? Really? Let's see the first time I threw something was because of him and now again it's because of him. Do you see what the problem is? Him," he exclaimed stopping to point at Klaus who was still standing quietly in the living room watching. "So the way I see it we get rid of the problem," he stated.

Furrowing her brow Caroline shook her head, "And then what? We're no better then him then. Your mom wouldn't want you to do that Tyler. She'd want you to move on instead," she was cut off as Tyler came charging at her pushing her against the archway to the opening of the living room, "You don't know anything about my mom," he roared in her face.

She was momentarily shocked before allowing her vampire side to take over. Caroline pulled Tyler's hands from her before shoving him back so hard he flew over the table and toppled to the ground on the other side. Stepping away from the wall Caroline heard the low growl coming from the living room. Ignoring him she focused on Tyler who was slowly getting to his feet.

"What the hell are you thinking Tyler? You're going to attack me? I know plenty about your mom. I've only known her my whole life! She's the one who told you where to find me when my dad took me. She's the one who accepted you without any reservations when she found out what you were. She wouldn't want this for you. She wouldn't want you sinking to his level," she screamed waving her hand behind her towards where Klaus stood.

Tyler didn't seem to be hearing her as he stood on the other side of the table breathing heavily, "You think I want to have all this anger? I hate him. I want him to hurt just as I've hurt. He's a monster that needs to be stopped," he yelled at her.

Hands on her hips she shook her head at him, "We're all monsters, Tyler. We all have blood on our hands," she told him softly thinking of the conversation she and Stefan had had the week before. Scoffing Tyler stared at her, "So that makes it okay? You could actually forgive what he's done to us?"

"Of course not. All I'm saying is that we're really no different then him. The person I killed had a family. The person you killed was someone's daughter. Damon and Stefan's body count would probably take out a small continent and don't even get me started on what Elena did," she told him indicating the charred remains laying on the kitchen floor.

Taking a deep breath Tyler gripped the table, "Are you really going to stand there and say Elena was wrong? She got rid of another Original. If anything she should be applauded. I don't know what your problem is lately but with the things coming out of your mouth your reminding me of that little neurotic bitch you used to be," he told her snidely.

Caroline didn't think she just simply picked up the closest kitchen chair and flung it at his head, "How dare you?" she screamed. She would've lunged over the table at him if it wasn't for the voice behind her.

"You know Tyler. I don't think you have to wait until I get out of here for me to gauge out your eyes. Keep insulting her like that and she'll do it for me," Klaus told him jovially.

Spinning Caroline stared furiously at the man trapped in her best friend's living room, "You should probably shut your mouth," she hissed. "If it wasn't for you none of this would've happened. You should've stayed buried wherever you were before coming to town. You and your despicable family. You're the reason Katherine killed me, the reason Tyler was turned, the reason Elena was killed, Jenna, Alaric, Bonnie's mom," she was screaming by this point but she didn't care, "You turned us into monsters! You're not even worth talking to anymore."

Before she could turn away Klaus moved like lightening and the next thing she felt was an excruciating pain in her abdomen. Eyes wide she stared down at the coat rack sticking out of her body before she was pulled harshly through the magical barrier. The next thing she felt was his fangs sinking into her neck and then everything went black.

"No," Tyler yelled running around the table stopping short at the barrier where Klaus now stood smirking. "Careful little puppy you come through this barrier and I'll rip your heart out of your chest," Klaus snarled.

Eyes wide Tyler stared down at Caroline who was slowly regaining consciousness. Meeting Klaus' eyes he demanded, "Feed her your blood. She'll die without it." Shrugging Klaus simply smirked, "No. I think a demonstration is in order of what will happen once I get out of here."

Pushing herself into a seated position Caroline brought a trembling hand up to her neck. Pulling her hand away she stared at the blood on her hand. Looking up with wide fearful eyes she exclaimed, "What did you do to me?" Glaring down at her Klaus answered, "Made an example out of you," before he walked away to lean against the opposite wall.

Shaking she crawled towards Tyler only to be held back by the magical barrier. Pounding her fist on the barrier she started to become hysterical, "Tyler, you have to call Bonnie tell her to get me out of here," she demanded.

Gazing between her and Klaus Tyler shook his head, "If I do that then he'll get out," he said quietly. Blinking Caroline watched stunned as Tyler slowly moved towards the door, "I'm sorry Caroline," he told her quietly.

Hearing him open the door and then the soft click she lost it. Pounding on the barrier she began to scream, "Tyler! Tyler, don't leave me here. Please call Bonnie." Realizing he wasn't coming back Caroline turned to lean her back against the barrier before pulling her knees up to her chest where she sobbed uncontrollably.

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It had been at least an hour before her tears had subsided. Raising her head she saw that Klaus hadn't moved from his position across the room. Without looking at her he spoke, "It's nothing personal but if I heal you then Tyler wins."

Snorting she shook her head, "Is that all my life means to you? A game to win?" Glaring at her he cocked his head, "Well they've been sending you in as the sacrificial lamb since I came to town so I guess now the big bad wolf has finally decided to take the lamb."

Swallowing she closed her eyes summoning all of her strength before she lunged across the room towards him. He of course saw her coming and easily grabbed her by the throat. She thrashed and managed to swipe her nails down his face, "I hate you. I hate you so much," she screamed before he turned her around and pinned her arms to her side.

Sobbing she continued struggling in his arms before her sobs turned into violent coughing. As she coughed she could feel his hold on her loosening and she was able to bring her hands up to cover her mouth. Pulling her hand away she noticed it was covered in blood. "Oh god," she moaned.

"Caroline," he whispered. Pulling away roughly she stumbled to the couch, "Leave me alone," she hissed as she fell across the couch.

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She was back at the ball that Esther had thrown and she was watching herself dancing with Klaus. She remembered the way he had held her as though she was made of glass. Caroline could see how he was watching her as though she was the only woman in the room. Secretly it made her feel beautiful.

The scene changed and she was now outside listening once again as he told her about his cruel father. She remembered the sorrow radiating off him. How in that moment she had wanted to step forward and hug him. Within seconds she found herself back inside watching as she once again berated him and stormed off. Caroline watched as he slowly bent to pick up the bracelet she had flung to the ground as he held it in his hands so delicately staring off in the direction that she had left in.

She was moved to later that night as he made several drawings of her. Caroline circled the room staring at drawings of herself. She didn't understand this man. How he could be so cruel one minute to someone who could create such beautiful creations.

Before she knew it she was inside The Grill as he threatened his brother with liver damage if he continued talking about her the way he was. Caroline unintentionally smiled at the threat as she watched herself give him an attitude and stalk back outside. She watched as he came after her and then she was outside again watching them talk. Biting her lip she remembered that night. She had been sent to distract him but she had found that she oddly enjoyed his company. For the first time in her life she had a man interested in just her; wanting to get to know her and not one of her friends.

She found herself once again in his house as he stood by his fireplace slowly throwing something into the fire. Stepping forward she could see drawings of her face being thrown into the fire. She heard Rebekah come in but couldn't hear their conversations as she watched him burn his beautiful drawings. Caroline realized it was the same night as the attack on Kol. Biting her lip she watched his face and realized how much she had hurt him that night.

The scene shifted to the day of Alaric's attack she saw herself running down the hallway only to be stopped short by his arms around her. She watched as she struggled before realizing it was him. How he turned her around to look her over before demanding she go home to stay safe. Caroline walked forward before stopping next to the couple still staring at one another. She watched as she had looked after him before doing as he said and running for home. She remembered that had been the last time she had seen him before her friends had attacked him.

The scenes continued to change faster and faster. Everything that he had ever done for her was running through her head. The day he had saved her from the council. The day of the Miss Mystic pageant where he had seemed so young and carefree. To the night she and Stefan had admitted out loud to one another that they were no different then Klaus was except he had no one to trust like they did.

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Jerking her eyes flew open as she coughed and her breathing became labored. Turning her head she found him in the same position leaning against the wall staring at nothing, "Stay out of my head," she hissed.

Turning his head to stare at her he replied, "I wasn't in your head, Sweetheart." Closing her eyes she concentrated on keeping her breathing even. She could feel the venom coursing through her body. Swallowing she whispered, "How could you do this to Tyler, to his mom,…..to me?"

Scoffing he continued staring into space, "I'm 1000 years old. Call it boredom." Shaking her head she told him softly, "I don't believe you." "Well then perhaps it's because I'm pure evil and I just can't help myself," he told her softly. "No," she forced out with conviction. Turning to look at him, "It's because you were hurt. Which means that there is still a part of you that is human. You don't know any other way but what you were taught from your father," she rasped out.

Turning his head to stare at her Klaus moved slowly to sit on the coffee table in front of her, "How can you say that?" he asked softly. Taking a ragged breath she answered, "Because I've seen it. You're human side. It's what has me wishing sometimes that I could forget everything that you've done."

Shaking his head he asked slowly, "But you can't can you?" Closing her eyes Caroline took another agonizing breath in, "I don't know," she answered opening her eyes to focus on his face, "I know that you're in love with me…and…..anyone capable of love…..is capable of being saved. You just…have to let someone….save you," she rasped out.

Jerking his head up Klaus stared at her as she fought to breath, "You're hallucinating," he told her. Sighing Caroline closed her eyes before mumbling, "I'll guess I'll never know." Suddenly she jerked as a fire spread through her. Her eyes flew open as she screamed in pain. As it passed she looked up to see Klaus' eyes closed.

Reaching out she touched his face. His eyes opened as he took her hand in his, "Tell my mother…I love her….please….leave her out of…..this," she croaked before her eyes shut and she jolted once more and then didn't move.

Eyes wide Klaus looked down at her, "Caroline?" he whispered. "Caroline?" he repeated a little louder. Taking a deep breath he made his decision as he lifted her by the neck and settled himself behind her. Biting into his wrist he moved it to her mouth. For a second he thought he was to late before a few drops of blood made it into her mouth and her fangs came out to latch on to his wrist.

As she fed he stroked her hair murmuring, "I'm so sorry, love. Please forgive me."

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