Hello, this is my first fan fiction so I hope you all will enjoy it! This will start at season 2 of The Originals and I guess the ending of season 4 of The Vampire Diaries. The characters will be OOC at times, or probably most of the time. The story wont fully follow the plotline of TO, but it will have bits and pieces of it.
The main pairs will be KlausxCaroline and KatherinexElijah, Hayley will be in this but she wont have been pregnant, so there will be no Hope. I'm not certain of the side pairs yet, but there might be some KolxDavina / KolxBonnie and RebekahxStefan / RebekahxMarcel.
Lastly I will be updating this every Tuesday, there might be some weeks where I don't update due to me being busy with work and school. But if that's the case I will try to upload 2 chapters the next week, or upload the chapter some other day during the week!
With that being said I hope you'll enjoy my story, I hope it doesn't go too fast forward in the first chapter and please leave reviews, letting me know what you thought of the chapter or even to give tips!
She supposed this was what her vampire life had came to. Forever being the distraction for a certain hybrid. Sighing Caroline lifted the shot glass to her lips before downing the contents in it. It was quite sad how her life had come to this, she didn't want to seduce or manipulate Klaus, or anyone for that matter.
Yet she constantly found herself being guilt tripped into doing exactly that. The first time it had happened she'd seen the look of hurt and betrayal in Klaus' eyes. It was a look she vowed to never have to see again. But of course it had.
Grabbing the bottle of tequila she poured herself another shot, downing it quickly. The only down side of vampirism (besides having to drink blood to survive) was that her tolerance to alcohol had upped. So it took longer for her to feel that usual comfortable buzz.
"Caroline." Came the soft voice of one Matt Donovan. The only human left in their little gang. Carolines eyes flicked over to the man who had just stepped behind the counter of the bar, like everyone else his eyes held a look of worry and concern.
"I'm fine Matt." She mumbled before pouring another shot into her glass. "You're not." Matt replied as he stepped up to her, managing to wrestle the tequila bottle out of her hand.
"You can talk to me you know. I wont judge you, I never will." Caroline stared into his intense blue eyes for the longest moment.
"I miss him." She admitted. Matt gave her a comforting smile as he reached over and placed his hand over hers. Giving it a light squeeze. The Original family had left awhile back, for New Orleans. Caroline had listened to Klaus' voice message about a hundred times and a part of her wanted nothing more than to go to New Orleans. Let herself be swept up into the mess that was Klaus Mikaelson and his family.
But then reality came crashing, and she was forced to realize that that could never happen. Klaus had done too many horrible things, hurt her friends, Elena, one too many times.
"Why don't you go to him?" Matt asked as he pulled back a little, his hand leaving hers.
"You know why, Matty."
"Elena." Caroline nodded drumming her fingers against the counter. "And the Salvatores." She added.
"Man, screw Damon and Stefan. As for Elena, I don't think she has room to talk. As much as I love her, she is dating Damon. Someone who hurt you repeatedly and was going to kill you."
Caroline remained silent, Matt was right. Damon had done horrible things to her and everyone had just forgiven him. She had been forced to forgive him to remain the peace within the group.
"If you want to go to Klaus in New Orleans to figure things out with him, then go Caroline. Don't let Elena,Damon,Stefan or anyone for that matter hold you back. It's okay to be selfish, you can't go on in life constantly putting other people before yourself."
"When did you get so wise?" Caroline asked sending the blonde a small smile. Matt shrugged at her as he started to clean the glasses.
"Someone has to be the middle man, might aswell be the only normal human in our group." Caroline let out a small laugh, she truly appreciated Matt. He'd been through a lot and she knew he didn't like Klaus or his family, besides Rebekah, so for him to give her his blessing it really meant a lot.
"So are you gonna go?" He asked, putting the glass down, throwing the towel over his shoulder as he leaned against the wooden bar counter.
Caroline thought about it for a moment, making up her mind she looked at her former boyfriend.
"Yeah, I'm going." Matt smiled at her. "Maybe you could take Katherine with you?`I'm sure she has some unresolved things with Elijah."
Caroline made a face of disgust. True the Petrova doppelgänger had somehow become a part of their group, but that didn't mean Caroline necessarily liked her. Not that anyone did really, besides Stefan. For some reason.
"I know, I know. But she's human now and she can't be turned back into a vampire. I'm sure she'd atleast want to try and resolve things with Elijah before she dies of old age... Or you know, before one of us kills her." Caroline couldn't help the laughter that left her at the idea of one of them murdering Katherine because they grew too annoyed with her. Matt smiled brightly, satisfied he had made the blonde laugh.
"Fine, I'll bring the dreaded Petrova doppelgänger with me. But I am not going to be held accountable for her. If she dies on this trip she dies." Matt shook his head, smile still on his face. He knew for certain Caroline would protect Katherine, Caroline might not like the brunette, but she couldn't stand by and just let someone die. It wasn't in her nature.
"So when will you leave?" He asked. "I'm not sure. I'd have to tell the others, talk to Katherine and all that." Matt nodded.
"Maybe you shouldn't tell Damon? He'd probably kill you on the spot or snap your neck and make everyone think you've been compelled."
"Would be hard for him to make anyone believe that, since everyone knows I'm on vervein." Caroline replied as she stood up.
"Just make sure to call, let us know you're alive and well." Matt said, his voice laced with slight worry.
"Of course, Matty." Caroline replied, flashing him a final smile before she left The Grill. First thing on her agenda was to talk to Katherine. Which meant having to go to the Salvatore Boarding house. She prayed Damon and Stefan weren't there, getting into her car she drove off.
The drive didn't take long and she soon found herself staring at the dark brown door of the Salvatore home. Taking a deep breath she pushed the door open, using her vampire hearing she sought out whom she was looking for, whilst also making sure no one else was home.
She heard movement in the kitchen and a slight sigh of frustration, making her way there she stopped in the opening as she watched Katherine struggle to open a jar of jam.
"Stupid piece of-" The brunette cut herself off as she heard snickering, looking up her hazel eyes met the soft blue ones of Caroline.
"Need help?" The blonde asked and Katherine reluctantly nodded, putting the jar down on the counter. Caroline strode over and opened it with ease.
"What brings you here little Forbes?" She asked as she spread the jam over one of the pieces of bread she'd taken out.
"I come bringing you an offer." Caroline replied as she slid onto one of the chairs at the table. Katherine raised an eyebrow, clearly curious what this offer could be.
"I talked to Matt, he told me you might have unresolved things with Elijah. And it just so happens that I have unresolved things with Klaus. So I was wondering if you'd maybe like to come with me to New Orleans."
Katherine stopped her movements and stared at the blonde in front of her. "Why would you want to take me with you? I thought you hated me."
"Hate is a strong word, strongly dislike would be more appropriate. At first I was opposed to the idea, but Matt explained it in a way where I can understand. You don't have forever anymore Katherine. Do you really want to spend the rest of your human life wondering what might of happened? Or are you going to do something about it?"
Katherine munched on the bread, taking in the blondes words. She was right. All this time she thought Stefan had been her true love, but it had always been Elijah. And countless times she had ruined things between them because she'd been too busy looking out for herself. This could be her chance to finally make things right between them and she could spend the rest of her human days happy, with the man she loved.
"When do we leave?" Katherine finally said as she spoke up, Caroline sent her a small smile as she stood up.
"I was thinking tomorrow around noon. So start packing, I don't know how long we'll be gone so make sure to pack enough for a week or two atleast." Caroline replied and Katherine nodded at her.
"You're going to tell the scooby gang where you're going?"
"Yes, I kind of have to." Katherine nodded at her as she finished up her sandwiches. "I'll pick you up tomorrow then, goodnight."
"Night." Katherine said back and watched as the blonde disappeared from the kitchen.
Morning came far too quick in Carolines opinion and she found herself once more face to face with the dark brown door of the Salvatore house. The talk with her mother the previous night had gone over better than she could of hoped for. Her mother whilst being against Klaus couldn't find it in herself to deny her daughter the chance of love. So after a lengthy conversation, which involved Liz Forbes informing her daughter that if Klaus ever hurt her she would put endless bullets of wood in the man. Caroline had gotten her mothers blessings.
Swallowing hard Caroline pushed the door open and heard the familiar voices of Damon,Stefan,Elena and Bonnie. Closing the door behind her she made her way to the fireplace/livingroom area where they all were gathered.
"Why wont you tell us where you're going Katherine?" Damon demanded, and Caroline could tell he was getting annoyed.
"It's not my place to tell, Damon. Now stop asking me." Katherine snapped back, growing tired of the elder Salvatore.
Caroline cleared her throat which got her the attention of everyone in the room. "Care." Elena said sending her friend a smile. Caroline sent one back as she walked down the steps and came to stand in front of all of them.
"I asked you all here because I have something important to tell you." Looking around the room at her group of friends she carefully read their facial expressions before continuing. "I would hope you wont judge me for what I'm about to say or start to hate me. But I want you all to know I'm doing this for me."
"Care what's going on?" Bonnie asked, face filled with worry as was her voice. "Are you dying or something?" Stefan asked.
"No no, I'm fine." Caroline quickly replied, putting them at ease. "So what is it Blondie?" Damon drawled, clearly already bored with the conversation.
"I'm going to New Orleans..And I'm taking Katherine with me." The room fell silent for a minute before all hell let loose.
"I always knew you were a traitor." Came from Damon. "Are you insane Caroline?" Bonnie asked.
"Did Klaus compel you or something? You can't be serious Caroline." Elena said, the only one who remained silent was Stefan. He simply observed her, arms crossed over his chest.
The questions kept pouring on and Caroline let out a sigh, this was exactly how she had pictured it going down but hoping it wouldn't.
"What's the plan Blondie? You think you're gonna go to New Orleans and live happily ever after with Klaus? Do you seriously think he has any feelings for you? He's been playing you, using you." Damon said as if it was the most obvious thing in the world.
"Like you did?" Caroline snapped back, which silenced the room quickly. Katherine however looked on, amused by the whole thing a small grin etched onto her lips.
"Care.." Elena started but Caroline held up her hand to silence her. "I know, but it doesn't change the fact of what he did. And how you all just brushed it off like it was nothing. Look, I don't know what's in store for me in New Orleans, or if even I have a future with Klaus. But for too long I've put all of your interests above my own and I think it's time for me to be a bit selfish and explore whatever this is between me and Klaus. I will never condone what he's done to us, especially to you Elena. But there is more to him than just evil and killing."
"You can't be serious-"
"Shut up Damon." Stefan finally said as he spoke up, he walked over to Caroline and pulled her into a hug.
"I may not like Klaus, but I know what you're talking about. There is more to him and I think you'll be the one to bring that out. You call us everyday and give us updates on your well being." He said as he pulled back, looking her directly in the eyes. Caroline nodded and sent him a smile of appreciation.
Next up was Bonnie, she hugged her blonde friend tightly. "I don't approve of him at all, but if he makes you happy then that's all that will matter." Caroline pulled Bonnie back into the hug and mumbled a thank you in her ear.
Elena and Damon stood side by side, neither moving. "I'm sorry Care but I just can't." Elena said and left, Damon shot her a last disapproving look before going after this girlfriend.
"Don't worry, she'll come around." Stefan reassured his blonde friend as Caroline nodded. "I hope so."
"Well this has been overly dramatic. Ready to go?" Katherine asked as she stood up, earning her glares from all three of them.
"Are you sure about her?" Bonnie asked as her eyes moved from Caroline to moving up and down Katherine. "No, but she has business in New Orleans. And who knows, maybe someone will kill her there and end our suffering."
"Hey!" Katherine called out as the trio chuckled. Sending them all a death glare she grabbed her bags and made her way to the car. "Be careful, New Orleans are filled with old vampires and strong witches." Stefan said and Caroline nodded.
"I'll call when I get there." She said and sent her two friends one final smile before turning on her heel and making her way to the car where Katherine were loading in her bags. Once the bags were in the car and the girls were seated Caroline drove off. Starting their road trip to New Orleans, to Klaus and Elijah and possibly a future for the both of them.