Before I begin, this story is a series of one-shots set in my AU Klaroline story The Lines That Lie Between. It set between the nine-year break between the last chapter and the epilogue of that story. So, for those of you who have not read TLTLB, I'm afraid this will get really confusing :(

Anyways, I just wanted to say, I woke up this morning and I checked my inbox and I had literally 105 emails from so I decided I couldn't have nothing for all you wonderful people. Unfortunately it does take me a while to write a chapter for my story, but, oneshots take me less time.

Each one-shot will center around one of the characters of the story :)

Disclaimer: I do not own TVD :(

Part I

Caroline

London, England 1550

She had only been a vampire for a short while and, Caroline realized, it was even harder than she expected. There was the constant hunger burning in her throat that could only be quenched for short amounts of time. There was the feelings that went from up to down to back up again. And there was the sun, which now cursed her to the dark.

The first time she had walked into the sunlight had been a nasty surprise, to be sure. At the time, it did not occur to her that all the vampires she had met knew the secret of the sun and she forgotten that its light would burn her dead skin. It hurt more than she could bare, and not just physically, and she cried out louder than she had in a long time; she was unused to such agony.

It was only when Klaus had pulled her into the shade that she realized what was wrong. He had been quick to offer his wrist to her, helping speed up the healing process. And so Caroline had been stuck in her chambers for near two days now, her only light coming from the candle burning at her bedside and constantly thinking of the sun. She had never known what a luxury it was until it was taken from her.

The sudden opening of her door startled Caroline out of her melancholy thoughts and she used her new speed to press herself in the corner when the light came through it. As soon as it opened, it closed itself just as quick, Klaus using his own superior speed to make it as painless for her as possible.

"I apologize, love, it was not to be avoided." Klaus said once the door was shut tight. Caroline simply nodded in return and fell on her bed in exhaustion. She did not regret her decision to drink the blood but it was wearying her. She sat up as Klaus joined her, glad for his presence.

As he settled beside her Klaus turned to face her, staring at her with those mesmerizing blue eyes and she immediately forgot her own pain, even if only for a moment. He smiled at her then, that special smile that was only for her and his loved ones and she could feel her own lips turning with his. He raised his hand to gently touch her cheek, pushing some of her unruly hair behind her ear and, instead of taking his hand away like she expected him to; he kept it there, his thumb stroking her cheek.

"I had hoped that this change would not cause you some much pain, sweetheart." Caroline did not reply with words, she only turned her head a little to press a sweet kiss to his palm. When she returned her eyes to his, they both froze for the slightest moment.

Caroline wasn't quite sure who moved first but suddenly she was in his lap, kissing him with all her renewed passion. His hand had moved from her cheek and into her hair, mussing it even more, his other holding her close to him. Caroline's own hands were trapped against his chest. Too soon for her tastes, Klaus pulled back and she found herself pouting at the loss of his lips on hers.

"Forgive me, love." He chuckled, his thumb brushing against her bottom lip as he smirked at her. "I realized that if I did not stop, I would not be able to give you your gift for a while yet." Caroline immediately blushed at the meaning under his words, before she forced herself sit back a little, creating at least a small amount of space between them. Unfortunately, or fortunately depending upon how it was looked at, it did nothing for the tension.

Klaus fumbled around in the pocket of his doublet for a slight moment, before handing her a small velvet bag. He wrapped her fingers around it and placed a kiss to the back of her hand, glancing up at her through his lashes. Caroline was instantly brought back to the day the met, and how he had kissed her so similarly.

"This will prevent the sun from harming you." He stated, his tone somewhat prideful.

"I will be able to day-walk?" Caroline gaped at him, the hope and happiness already bubbling in her chest as she opened her fingers to empty the contents of the velvet bag in her hands. She was soon holding a thin silver ring with a blue stone set on top. She looked up at Klaus questioningly.

"A witches spell and a lapis lazuli ring." He explained, before grabbing it and slipping it on her index finger. Caroline, still processing the fact that she would be able to go in the sun, simply raised her hand to stare at her ring, her eyes wide. Klaus chuckled at her amazement. "Let's try it out." He whispered in her ear, causing an unexpected shiver to run down Caroline's spine.

Those words should have acted as a warning, but Klaus' suddenly grabbing her more securely and lifting her in his arms as he stood still took her by surprise and she yelped rather ungraciously.

And then they were running. Or, rather, Klaus and Caroline was holding on for dear life. It didn't even occur to her that they had run through sunlight and nothing hurt. Just as suddenly as the impromptu run began it stopped and Caroline found herself standing by a window in the library. Immediately, she ducked behind the curtain, survival instinct kicking in, even though it was unnecessary.

"Love." Klaus said, his voice colored in amusement. "It will be alright." She met his eyes for a second, and with that slight encouragement, she took a deep breath to calm herself and stepped into the light, eyes closed tight, waiting for the burn.

And when none came, she let out a joyous whoop of laughter, practically jumping in excitement. She ran straight into Klaus' arms and, as if he was reading her thoughts, he lifted her off her feet as she continued to giggle. When she was finally set back on her feet, she smiled up at him, noticing his own dimpled smile that he sent at her.

"Thank you." She stated, her tone full of adoration. She stood on her tiptoes and leant to place a kiss on his jaw. Only, Klaus, seeing this, turned his head to capture his lips. Caroline only giggled again and continued in their little liplock.

This time it was she who pulled away, only to drag him outside into the sun with her. They continue their little activity later.

They had an eternity, after all, and, now, Caroline had the sun.

I realize this is more set in the last chapter, but I felt it needed writing. Next up; Robb and, after that, Richard and then the Originals!

Thanks for reading and let me know what you think ;)

RW