Chapter 1

"I'm going to New Orleans" Caroline told Stefan.

He turned to her with a confused look on his face "I'm sorry did I miss something? Why do you want to go there?"

They were both on their way home after the travelers had succeeded in their mission to let Stefan be the last doppelganger of his kind in the world. Even though Enzo was the one that killed "Tom Avery" Stefan's doppelganger, Caroline still felt guilty.

"Let's face it Stefan, what exactly do we know about the travelers and their mysterious Leader Markos?" Caroline asked.

"Well we do know that they want the last two doppelgangers alive. That being me and Elena, not sure why but what exactly does that have to do with going to New Orleans?" Stefan asked unsure of where this conversation was heading.

"We need to be one step ahead of them and in order to that who better to get information from than the oldest vampires walking the earth." She said proudly, feeling a bit confident yet anxious about having to face Klaus again after their sudden little tryst.

"I don't know Caroline; I mean I don't really want you going there by yourself."

"I can handle myself Stefan you don't have to worry about me ok"

He sighed not knowing if this was a good idea "fine but you have to be careful. I know Klaus likes you but I still don't trust him"He agreed hesitantly.

"I'll be careful I promise" She nodded knowing how protective her best friend can be.

They arrived at Caroline's place and Stefan decided to stay over not wanting to face his brother and exgirlfriend. He knew they had a lot of things to work out in their relationship so it would be better if they were alone.

The next day came by fairly quickly and Caroline was off to see the one person she thought she'd never have to face again. In the back of her mind she wondered what his expression will be when he sees her. Maybe shocked, confused or even elated she secretly hoped.

She still remembered how his stubble felt on her face and how passionate but gentle he was with her. Having sex with Klaus in the woods still felt surreal to her and no matter how many times she tried to put it out of her mind he still invaded her dreams and every thought.

She was only an hour away from her destination and with every minute that passed by her anxiety kept growing. "Oh well" she thought "I have to face him again one day why not today" She tried convincing herself. Little did she know that a huge shocking surprise was awaiting her in NOLA.