This is my first Vampire Diaries fic so don't be to judgemental. It took me awhile to write and I made it because there is something attractive about shipping Caroline with most of the V.D. males. I Do Not Own the show or characters! Hope you like the story.


Caroline Forbes was only 10 and the world seemed even bigger than it should be.

She was only 10 when her parents seperated and she was sent to Grandma's.

Her mother explained that it was just a temporary thing, nothing to permenant.

Caroline thinks it's the result of them fighting almost everyday.

Yelling and crying fill the house, infused by the silence and strange stares sent by both parents. It's only a matter of time before the tension is broken. Just as predicted it happens with Caroline standing on the stairway,watching it all shatter.

So putting on her favorite red jacket, she was taken onto the car and driven out of Mystic Falls. She felt like Little Red Riding Hood with a basket of goodies for Grandma. But the only advice that Caroline was given is to behave good and not to cause trouble though the "no talking to strangers" is implied.

So at the age of 10 Caroline Forbes would soon meet the Big Bad Vampire.


Two days have passed since Caroline was dropped at her Grandma Susan's and Grandpa Roger's home. She can't say she was entirely bored out of her mind because they had a really big backyard with tall branchy tree that she loved to climb in.

It made her feel like an explorer, attempting to find any new route to reach the top where the bird nests where. So there she was one breezy afternoon resting on the branches enjoying view of the town and sky.

"Caroline come down from that tree. I need to talk to you." Grandma Susan called.

"Alright."

Climbing down, she thougt at the last moment to just jump off the lowest branch. It would definitly freak out her Grandma. She internally grinned at the idea.

Earning her a "Caroline, You are a cat when it comes to climbing things." Her Grandma Susan chataised when her granddaughter jumped right in front of her.

"Sorry Grammy Susie." She drawled in a sing song voice, putting a pout on her face. "I just couldn't resist."

"Never mind that since you got it from your Grandfather." Susan rolled her eyes at the memories of mischef her husband had caused. But she shoke her mind out of it when she remembered what she came outside for.

"We're going to a party and I need to you to come with me to the salon for my appointment."

The little girl thought about it. Considering salons consisted of the air smelling of hair dryers and chemicals with a bunch of women gossiping.

"Hmm..." She exaggerated her thinking face. "I promise it won't be long. Plus we'll go shopping and you'll get a new dress."

"You're trying to bribe me?"

" It's just that you've been sad part of the time and I know you love parties." Caroline knew her Grandma was right. But a small voice inside her head said to take advantage of bbeing away from Mystic Falls. So she said Yes.

-3 Hours Later-

Caroline stood with her Grandpa Roger and Grandma Susan at the Hotel Illuma for a get together with their friends. It is meant to celebrate those who were alive, honor the ones who've died and remember the mistakes and triumphs that have been experinced.

Slow music played in the background as little groups of people mingled around and children ran back and forth laughing.

"Roger, Susan, is that you?" A lady in a grey suit with a flashy big hat came towards them.

"Bethany it's so good to see you." Caroline knew her as Bethany Sullers aka the Biggest Gossip Mill for a mouth and brain.

"Hi Mrs. Sullers."

Bethany smilied cheekly " Your Granddaughter's grown since the last time I've seen her and I see she's gotten braces."

Caroline displayed her teeth which were filled with pink elastic and frankly she didn't want to stay in this woman's presence to hear about how blonde her hair was.

Sensing his granddaughter's impatience, Roger proposed they visit the patio to get away from the stock up people in the party.

"Thanks Grandpa."

Soon enough Caroline spent most of the time either talking with some the kids her age or dancing or just watching some the party goers play cards. She learned a bit of the workings of the adult mind which she concluded were strange but then again growing was a weird ritual.

She was getting a tiny bit bored so she wondered off into the bathroom. Going through the corridors she noted everything looked so grand like it came out of story book. The bathroom itself seemed to illuminate as the light bounced off the cream colored floors and the mirrors were so clean that Caroline could see every detail about her appearence. Though on the inside she felt numb maybe because her parents were spliting up but at least the tension between them sharing the same space would stop. Or it could be she is just looking for something but what?

Wondering from the bathroom, she ended up outside into the hotel's garden. Her eyes grew wide with amazement seeing all the various colors of blooming flowers. The whole design was meant to appear like a maze right out of Alice in Wonderland.

On que right out of the corner of Caroline's eye a white rabbit jumped from a pot and sped past the fountain. She didn't know why but she felt the urge to see where it would go.

"Come here . I promise I won't hurt you." She said. She tryed to catch up to it though the bunny made various stops almost giving her time to catch up. Or just to make sure she was behind him.

All she saw was green from the grass, the vines and the bright colors of orange, yellow and red from the flowers. She ran past walls that expanded or just disappeared. A quest to find something...anything and Caroline merely ran to catch a white rabbit to where it would lead her.

Eventually her journey came to an interesting turn when she decided to climb between the space of a tree and a garden arch. This was to get to the other side quicker. Plus this is more fun. She thought. She would be able to catch sight of the rabbit and better view of what part of the garden she had gotten herself into.

What Caroline didn't see as she balanced her weight on the branches because frankly the twigs scratched her skin and it was to quiet the presence. A figure passing by underneath took no notice of the little girl who would soon enough stir dead emotions to awaken.

At the moment Caroline lost her momentum and gasped as she fell, awaiting for contact with the earth. But instead felt something soft and musclely, instinctivly clutching her savior's clothing. Opening her eyes slowly, she saw a light blue shirt and turning her head upward met with light brown eyes. "Thank You."

The man grunted which caused Caroline to realize she was still clinging onto his clothes. "Oh..Sorry."

"Your Welcome." He said as she fumbled around unsure of what to do."Could you put me down please."

He gently placed onto the ground making sure her feet made contact first as she held onto his neck for safety. Caroline smoothed the ruffles from her blue dress before fully inspecting at her savior.


The girl smiled "My name's Caroline Forbes. What's yours?" She stuck out a hand as part of her greeting.

"I'm Elijah Mikaelson." He said shaking her hand in return. Her hand seemed so small and fragile cupped inside of his and that it made him feel like he was holding a treasure in the making.

There was a space of awardness filling the air mostly because Elijah never held a conversation with a child. That's not to say he hasn't seen children it's just he's always been in the company of loneliness most of the time if not running some errand for Klaus. His family at the moment were resting coffins in God knows where and he had resigned himself to finding some mission in order to occupy his time.

"Are you alright?" Caroline asked. She found this silence uncomfortable but on the upside it allowed her to get to inspect this new stranger.

Seeing the look she gave him awoke him from his thoughts. "No I'm fine. I just have alot on my mind but what were you doing walking around the garden all alone."

Might as well humor her attempt at making small talk. She was currently twirling her dress around, almost dancing like a ballerina.

"I got bored at the party, went to the bathroom and then when I was coming back I saw a white bunny run across into the maze."

Elijah was appalled to say at the very least. He wasn't sure if she was joking or she was a really good liar.

"A bunny?"

Caroline nodded yes. "It was quite an interesting chase but he got ahead of me." She liked Elijah. He seemed so mysterious standing in a neatly pressed dark suit with such a calm face. But his whole presence screamed power a force that shouldn't be questioned nor tested.

"And then I found you or you found me?" Circling her hands around for emphasis. "Or we found each other."

Elijah became amused at her attempts to explain the results. "How about we say you fell and I caught you."

"That probably sounds better."

"Where are your parents? Won't they be notice your absence?" He asked but regreted it when he saw her face sadden.

Caroline didn't know how to say it so it was easier to blurt it out." My mom and dad are getting a divorce. In the meantime I'm spending time with my grandparents."

He responded with every adult's typical apology at hearing the news."Forgive me I did not know." She shrugged her shoulders."It's alright."

"I've got an idea!" She said suddenly to lighten the air." The party is probably already serving dessert. So how about I go get us some cake and we can have a tea party outside."

"That way we can get to know each other better." She used this as an excuse so he wouldn't leave so soon. She wasn't a grown-up but some how she felt like she met him before.

Elijah saw into Caroline's eyes reconizing the I-won't-take-no for an answer and decided to indulge the child's desires. "I accept."

She smilied showing all of her braces and it brighten her entire being which made her look angelic with the sun reflecting off her hair. He enjoyed her reaction and concluded that it might be good day after all. He allowed himself to accept her hand and direct him back into the hotel. It was some sort of spell he was under to follow her but he catagorized it as prudence.

He watched as Caroline went back into the party and sneek out with a tray full of cups and plates in one hand and in the other arm a basket. She felt happy at being able to find a new friend because Elijah had this aura of elegance surrounding him. It intrigued her( a word she learned from the dictionary finally put to good use).

The destination ended upon the appearence of a table near scattered groups of people sitting around so in other words there were witnesses. "This is one of my favorites places to go because you can see the entire hotel and garden from here."

"Elijah do like blueberry or orange scones?" She had set up the tea set and took out the food. " Give the orange scone." He said.

Caroline served him and took her sit." Since I told why I was in the garden. It's only fair that you do the same."

"True. I was merely taking walk because I grew tired of my thoughts and the garden seemed to be the perfect place for fresh air." He responded.

"Then out of the blue you fell into my arms." With that said the conversation held Caroline doing at least one-fourth of the talking with Elijah giving his input inbetween every four sentences. He found out about her life how her parents were always at war with each other and decided to get a divorce which lead her being sent to her grandparents. He found out she had an active imagination, the way people thought she spoke to much and part of it was what her mind thought.( Basically the truth in most cases) Her laughter made him happy to hear it and for some strange reason he never felt this level of sentiment with Tatia.

For Caroline this was being the highlight of day because she made her life mission to get Elijah to chill back. Even though his elegance is charming for some reason hearing new age words like "omg"sound so funny. Which made her laugh. But eventually the day had to end and she ran to her grandparents.

Elijah watched her run off till she came back and hugged him,this... was unexpected. "Thank You Elijah."

And that is how Alice met the Mad Hatter.