"I know that you're in love with me...and anyone capable of love is capable of being saved."
~Caroline to Klaus in Into the Wild
I - Kryptonite
Letter 1: From Klaus to Caroline (7/2/2013)
Dear Caroline,
My love for you can no longer be denied. I know you have gathered as much from my conduct. You know that I am in love with you. I have never wanted to own up to my feelings, because I am a proud man. Please forgive me for that and for all my flaws, for I know there are many. My offer still stands, my dear. I beg you to consider it. Please believe me when I tell you that I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart for attempting to murder you. In my defence, I would never have let you die. If worst came to worst, I thought to myself that I would save you, as I have before. And save you I did. I am not that far gone, you know. I am not a complete and utter monster. There is still good in me and I know you see it. You are the one who brings it out in me. You make me a better man, my love. I loved you from the moment I first set my eyes on you, but it was only when I saw you in that beautiful blue satin dress that I realised it. That dress! You looked magnificent in it. It rendered your silhouette even more shapely, your eyes even more tantalising and your halo of blond curls even more luscious and full.
You had beguiled me that night and there was no turning back. Without realising it, you had seduced me. I had fallen for you, your undeniable beauty and your quirky humour. I couldn't remember the last time I had laughed as heartily as I did with you. Those stolen glances you gave me made my heart leap with joy. I knew there was hope for us. There still is. Nothing is decided yet. We could still make our own life together. I am aware of the fact that I cannot ever undo my past conduct, but I promise I will improve. You instill a goodness in me that I will lose entirely if you let me go. I apologise for being so candid, but it is the truth. You are my only hope. You are my light in a world of darkness.
All is not lost. I love you, Caroline, and I will never stop loving you. Please try to forgive me for my obsessions and my selfishness. All I wish for now is to be yours, although I will accept whichever decision you make. I solely request you to give me the benefit of the doubt. I know I am capable of changing. Please don't give up on me. I am still human in nature, ultimately. I know we have something unique. There is something inexplicable between us. A future without you in it is unthinkable to me now. Please consider my offer of running away with me. We could be happy together. We belong together. Let's be free, unchained and unburdened together!
In your ethereal glow, I will be forever happy. In my arms, you shall be forever protected. Do not forsake me, my love. I beg of you, do not leave me. Do not reject my love simply because I am at the source of it. I have lived for over a thousand years and never has someone like you crossed my path. I have waited for you too long to let you slip from my grasp now that I have found you. With you I feel young again. You give me hope for a better life. You're my kryptonite.
Give me one last chance, my love. We are meant to be. This is fate.
Ever thine,
Niklaus
XXX
Letter 2: Caroline's reply to Klaus (8/2/13)
Dear Klaus,
Are you serious? I can't believe you had the nerve to write me a love letter! And, by the way, who writes letters anymore? Well, apparently we do. Alright, then I'll try and respond to your soppy little scrap of paper with dignity. I'll have to quell my rage first though or I'll break my pen….Deep breaths.
OK, I don't think we have time for that. Look Klaus, I really appreciate you admitting your feelings to me and all, but I love Tyler. Yes, there may have been a spark between us, but I could never be with you. First, you're unpredictable. Second, you're violent. Third, you're an absolute maniac! How am I ever supposed to trust you after that stunt you pulled?
"Please believe me when I tell you that I am truly sorry from the bottom of my heart for attempting to murder you?" Come on, man. What the hell is that all about? Were you trying to be funny? Cause I didn't laugh! To be fair, I must admit that I do find you cute sometimes, but we never had an honest moment with each other. The affection I had for you was all an act. I had to distract you, remember? I don't even know what I really feel anymore. And what's all this about running away together? We're not finished here in Mystic Falls. We still have business to complete. What about the cure, huh? We can't just leave, even if I wanted to join you on this sporadic little trip into our "happily-ever-after".
That said, I must be honest with myself. I may have felt affectionate towards you in a fleeting moment, but you destroyed those feelings by constantly disappointing me. And did I mention, you tried to kill me?! Was that a spur of the moment decision, too? I'm better off with Tyler. He's my kryptonite. At least, he's honest and reliable. I'm sticking with him, so back off! And don't even think about writing back! If you do, I'll kick you're Original, hybrid butt!
It's over. This is my last word, Klaus. Leave me alone! Go back to the underworld or something.
Not ever thine,
Caroline