I had a request asking for a drabble during the sacrifice time, where Caroline is Katherine's sister or friend, she goes to the Mikaelson castle looking for her and Klaus takes a fancy to her ?

But since I really liked the idea I will be turning this in a multi-chap which I will write in the future.

Hope you'll enjoy

England, 1492.

Music filled the air, sounds of trumpets and harps melding together as they created joyous melodies that floated around everyone, lavish gowns and tunics could be seen as they covered the lords and ladies wearing them, those who were unsuspecting of the threats surrounding them, of what monster they were celebrating in honor of.

Footsteps of newly arrived guests could be heard as a well dressed man entered, followed closely by a petite brunette who was in awe of the scene in front of her, her doe eyes surveyed the ballroom trying to absorb as much as she could of what she was seeing.

Her companion stopped and bowed as a tall handsome man approached and when his eyes fell on her she gracefully curtsied, her brown orbs curiously glancing over him. Their gazes met and she saw his eyes flash with recognition, she would have frowned in bewilderment had it not been for Trevor's voice breaking the moment.

"My lord, meet Katerina Petrova" he introduced, the lord stepped forward and gently lifted her raised hand to kiss it. He didn't linger, just gave a chaste touch.

"Katerina, meet the lord Elijah Mikaelson, the host's brother" She blinked in surprise and her mouth fell into an O, she thought he was the one who invited her, nervously she asked.

"And, where is the host, my lord?"

"fashionably late, he likes to make an entrance". Just as he said this, he heard the mummer and chatter of their guests cease and he turned his head to see his brother walking in their direction with an aura of confidence, the attendants doing a marvellous job of emptying his way.

"Introducing the lord Niklaus Mikaelson".

"Niklaus is the name my father gave me" he said as he stood in front of them. "Call me Klaus".

tentatively Katrina smiled and gave him a curtsey.

Klaus smirked as he inspected the doppelganger in front of him. Satisfaction filled him as he saw everything come into play like he wanted, his curse would be broken and he would be free. He could already feel his wolf as it sensed the taste of its release from the cage that held it captive, eagerly howling at the thought.

As he asked the petite girl for a dance to begin his plan in motion, he couldn't help but think that soon, very soon he will have everything he has ever desired.

"What will be your next move, Niklaus?" Elijah inquired as he came to stand beside him, both looking out of the window, sipping on their glasses of wine.

"You mean with the doppelganger?" Klaus said " I have no worries, she seems like a sweet girl, with the help of little seduction, I will have her ready by the time of the sacrifice".

"Your arrogance will be your downfall".

Chuckling, he said "I already cannot be killed, Elijah, and after my wolf is free I will be more invincible than ever".

His brother didn't reply, only sighed like he wanted to ridicule him he paid him no attention however just finished drinking and passed his glass to one of the servants.

His eyes searched for Katrina until it settled on her and Trevor talking among themselves, cheerfully he walked into their direction and when they noticed him they stopped their chatter.

"How are you enjoying the evening?" he asked, putting on the facade of a perfect gentleman.

"It's very entertaining though I am afraid we must leave".

"This late into the night, I refuse" he said, his face falling into a flawlessly concerned mask.

"Trevor will deliver me to my residence, there's no need to worry".

"Nonsense, if you'd accept, my guest chambers will be ready in merely an hour, you could stay here, just for the evening, it will be safer to travel in the morning, don't you agree Trevor?" he asked, though there was a warning in his voice and Trevor hurriedly added

"I think lord Klaus is right, there might be danger on our way, it'd be wise you stay here, I will come by tomorrow and deliver you safely to your home, I promise".

The girl's eyes fidgeted between them then sighed and mumbled her acceptance. Klaus gave her one of his signature smirks, his eyes twinkling with satisfaction.

Perfect.

"Good morning, Katerina". Elijah greeted as he caught sight of their guest, dressed in one of his sister's dresses with a small charming smile on her face.

"Good morning, my lords" she replied. Elijah gestured for her to join them on the dining table and she did so pulling out a chair and comfortably settling on it

"I trust your sleep was comfortable? " he asked.

"Yes, very much so, again thank you for your hospitality, it's very much appreciated".

"There's no need for thank you's, love" Klaus said interrupting the conversation "after all what kind of host would I be if I didn't take good care of my guests"

She smiled nervously in response before taking a deep breath.

"I was wondering when Trevor will be able to come so he could take me home".

The two brothers shared a look, Klaus subtly nodded then returned his attention to the brunette. Gently he grasped her hand so she'd look him and the eyes. Once their gazes met, his pupils dilated.

"You are going to stay here as long as I want you to, you will not object, you will not ask about going home and you will not think anything of it",

Swiftly she repeated his instructions, her eyes dazed and glassy, confirming that his compulsion took root.

They all continued their breakfast normally as if nothing happened and Klaus smiled feeling his hope for freedom grow.

One week later and things were sailing as smoothly as ever.

Katerina was easily falling tangled in his web of false charm that he weaved for her, completely unsuspecting of the terrible fate that awaited her. 'Her innocence was truly a gift' he mused as they walked through the garden. Elijah following a few feet behind them with a far away look in his eyes.

Hearing his name being called, he spotted one of his servants running into their direction, looking tired from all the distance he had to take.

"What is it, Frederick? " Elijah asked.

" my lord….there is…..at the gates…...for you" the servant replied struggling to catch his breath.

"It's okay, just try to breath" Katerina said kindly. When it seemed like he was taking too much time, Klaus rolled his eyes.

"Where are you going, Niklaus!?"

"the lad mentioned something about the gates, I'll go see what all the fuss is about".

Approaching the front entrance, he saw two of his men seemingly having an intense argument with someone

"now what is going on here?" his authoritative voice silenced everyone, the men faced him and immediately bowed, allowing him to see who they were talking to.

Behind them he saw a young woman wearing a thick cloak with the hood covering her head, blonde locks framing her face and fiery blue eyes that shone like diamonds caught his attention and judging by the simple clothing she wore, he guessed she was from a nearby village.

He arched his eyebrow at them, making his question loud and clear but surprisingly it was the woman who spoke "I am looking for Katerina" her chin jutted out bravely "and I was told she is here".

Internally he frowned, from what Trevor told him the girl had no friends or family in England making his plans that much easier to be carried out.

"And why was I not told about this?"he asked, directing the question to the men who seemed like they wanted the earth to swallow them whole.

"probably because of all the murderous glares you keep shooting them" the blonde mumbled under her breath, had he not been a vampire he wouldn't have heard her and for some reason he found himself amused at her brashness.

He didn't wait for the men to answer, simply gestured for her to follow him and she did so eyeing him with caution.

"I suppose you'd like to see Katerina " he said and she nodded, her eyes basking in the green surrounding them.

It was in this moment of silence he wondered if the girl could prove to be a thorn in his side but he decided not to rush doing anything until he knew just how deep her relationship with the doppelganger really is.

Approaching the manor he found himself extending his hand

"Klaus"

Tentatively she wrapped her hand around his shaking it instead of allowing him to kiss it like it was customary.

"Caroline" she said and he found himself liking the name.

Untangling their hands he led her inside "now come on love you asked for your friend did you not?"

"Caroline?!" came out Katerina's shocked voice, baffled at seeing her friend here, the blonde spotting her friend ran to envelop her in a bone crushing embrace.

"I have missed you" said Caroline and the brunette chuckled at how Caroline-like she sounded

"I have missed you, too" A big genuine smile bloomed on the brunette's face, happy to finally come face to face with her friend. She removed her arms from around the blonde

"How did you know I was here?"
"You mentioned a Trevor when you told me about the celebration you were attending and so when you didn't come home, I went to ask him".

At the brunette's raised eyebrow she rolled her eyes. "Alright I may have threatened to chop his arms off if he didn't tell me where you were".

Both Klaus and Elijah were watching the scene in front of them curiously, feeling the giddiness as it practically bounced from the two girls.

"You must stay here for the day" the brunette said excitedly "can she?"

Something flashed in the blonde's eyes through it disappeared before he could decipher it, nevertheless he nodded his agreement.

It had been a few hours since Caroline came and she and Katerina were chatting ever since exhausting every possible topic they could speak about.

"Kat, why didn't-" A knock resonated cutting off what Caroline was about to say. The door opened and one of the servants entered bowing his head

"My lord, a storm was spotted just now"

"What?" Caroline said, panic appearing on her face. She turned to her friend "how can I possibly travel home, now?"

Before the girl could reply, Klaus jumped in "you can stay here" Elijah shot him a look in his direction and he could've rolled his eyes, no doubt Elijah with his irritating nobility would foolishly think he done this out of some kindness buried deep in his heart.

He set his eyes on Caroline though watched as she remained silent, her gaze calculating but he knew the moment she accepted, her eyes conveying her agreement.

He shot her a smirk "welcome for the night, love".

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