Klaus is 10, Caroline is 8, Finn is 12, Elijah is 11, Kol is 10, Rebekah is 9 whilst Henrik is 6. I hope you enjoy this story, don't worry big Klaroline chapter coming next. Please don't forget to review :D
Flahback:
"Come on Care" I hear Nik shout as he grabs my hand and we start running to our treehouse.
"Nik, what are you doing?" I shout and laugh as we run.
"It's a surpise Carebear, now come on I've got a present for you!" He laughs with me. We climb up to the ladder to the treehouse and pant as we catch our breath.
"Ok, close your eyes Care, no peaking." I cover my eyes with my hands and wait patiently. "Ok and open!" I open my eyes and infront of me is a little jewellery box which is held open by Nik. Inside is a silver necklace with the letters 'N' and 'C' with a little hummingbird hanging in between them. I gasp and cover my mouth with my hand as tears fill me eyes.
"Care…it's ok if you don't like it…I can get you som-" I tackle with with a hug and hold him tight against me. I raise my head as the tears fall out of my eyes. "I love it Nik, it's beautiful, thank you."
"Niklaus it's time to go, come along, you too Caroline." We hear Jenny shout, she's the social worker for both us and today is the day that Nik joins his new family who are waiting for him inside. We look into each other's eyes and just stare, savouring our moment alone.
"I love you my Carebear" He whispers as he puts the necklace around my neck and tucks back a strand of my hair behind my ear.
"I love you too my Nik" I murmur back as he takes my hand and guides me down the ladder and back into the house to where his new parents are waiting for him. We sand still infront of them still grasping each other's hand.
"Time to go now son, say goodbye to your friends." Nik's new father says to him as his mother holds out her hand for Nik to take. Nik turns back to me and gently presses a kiss to my forehead and smiles at me as tears start to fill my eyes. Just as Nik turns back to his new parents, I step in front of him to talk to the adults. I gather all my courage.
"Listen here, Nik's new parents, you better keep him safe, love him and buy him lots of presents otherwise you'll have me to deal with." His parents hide their smiles behind their hands. "I'm not joking around, if I find out that you've hurt him then I will find you and hurt you. He's my best friend and I will go to the ends of the Earth for him. Keep that in mind. That's my only warning, understood?" All the adults smile and nod as Nik watches me in amazement. He pulls me into a hug and whispers
"I love you Caroline, I'll miss you every day, I promise to write every week." He says into my ear
"I love you too Nik, don't forget me and I promise I'll write to you as well." I whisper back.
He slowly lets me go and turns to hold his parents' hands as they lead him out of the house. He turns his head to look at me and smile and mouth 'I love you' which I mouth back and blow a kiss to him, which he catches. and wave gently which he returns.
Klaus p.o.v
We arrived at a gigantic mansion and I was stunned.
"Come on sweetie, time to meet your new siblings" as my new parents take both of my hands and lead me into my new home. The inside is amazing, portraits and landscapes hung on every wall and chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. I can hear the TV in the other room and children laughing.
"Kids, come on out, meet your new brother." My father says as five children come running out of the living room. "Niklaus meet your brothers and your sister."
"Hello Niklaus, I'm Finn" a lanky boy with dark brown hair says as he puts out his hand for me to shake which I do.
"Please call me Klaus." I say with a smile.
"Well I'm Elijah ,this is Kol and that's Henrik" as the other three boys wave at me which I again return.
"And I'm Rebekah, call me Bekah" she says as she runs up to me and hugs me tightly. I'm startled for a few seconds until I hug her back. Her blonde hair reminds me of Caroline but my Care has is full of light which Bekah can't replicate, but it makes me miss my best friend even more.
"It's nice to meet you Bekha" I say as she pulls back from my arms.
"Mom, can we play with Klaus upstairs please." Kol says with a big grin on his face which I mirror.
"Of course Kol but remember to tidy your toys up once you're done. I'll call you all down for dinner. But first Niklaus let me talk to you." My mother says as the boys run up the stairs and Rebekah waits for me at the bottom of the steps.
"Now, sweetie, it might take you some time to adjust to your new family but know that you are loved by every one of us and we're so happy that you're here, and please call me mom." She says with a smile as she kneels infront of me.
"And call me dad, son" my father says as he puts his hand on my shoulder. I smile and hug both of them tightly and then run to Rebekah who leads me upstairs to play and we join Finn, Elijah, Kol and Henrik. I'm happy and sad at the same time, happy as I have a family, sad because Care isn't here but at least I'll be able to visit her.
3 weeks later:
Caroline p.o.v
"Hi Jenny, you called me?"
"Yeah honey, I'm sorry to tell you but Niklaus can't visit you today since he's really poorly, but he sent you a letter."
"Ok" I say feeling the loneliness fill me. "But he'll be here next week right?" I ask urgently.
"Actually Caroline, you'll be leaving us next week, Mr and Mrs Forbes will be taking you to live with them."
"If you're happy with that that is?" I turn and see Mr and Mrs Forbes standing behind me holding hands and smiling at me. A grin lights up my face as I run to them and hug them tightly. "So honey, would you like us to be your mom and dad."
"YES!" I shout whilst nodding my head frantically. We all laugh and I'm so excited that I'll finally have a mom and dad.
After they leave, I run to write a letter to Nik to tell him about everything and hope that he'll visit me after he gets better.
4 days later:
"Caroline, you have a letter" my new father shouts.
"Is it from Nik?" He nods his head and gives me the letter and I rip it open
'My Carebear,
I'm sorry I couldn't visit you last week but I'm so happy that you'll have a mom and dad like me. I miss you every day, my sister Rebekah reminds me of you but she'll never take your place in me. I hope you're really happy with your parents and please tell them that if they should hurt you or refuse anything that you ask them then I'll be making my way down and they'll be in big trouble.
My parents told me that we're moving to England next week meaning that I won't be able to visit you anymore. I'm sorry Caroline. I don't want to leave my Carebear, but please don't be mad at me. I love you and I'll always love you Caroline. Don't forget me like I'll never forget you.
P.S I loved the chain with the wolf, I'll wear it always.
I love you
My Caroline'
I broke down in tears.
"Sweetie, what's wrong?" My dad asks when he read the letter. "Oh, baby, don't worry he loves you, he'll always be your best friend no matter how far apart you are, go write him a letter honey." I nod and rush upstairs.
'Dear Nik
When I read your letter, I was devastated, my best friend was leaving me but now I'm really happy for you, have a great life in England. I love you Nik, don't forget me because I'll never forget you. My daddy said that we'll always be best friends no matter the distance between us and I promise that we'll meet each oother again, maybe in a few months or a couple of years, but always know I'll be thinking of you.
P.S I'll have our hummingbird necklace on me always like I hope you have your wolf chain on. Always remember that you're strong, brave and you share that with your family.
I love you
My Nik
P.S.S Eat lots Fish and Chips for me, I heard that British chips are amazing.'
Klaus p.o.v
"Come on Nik, it's time to get out" I hear Bekah say to me as I look at the letter that Caroline had sent and then fold it and put it in the inside pocket of my coat, close to my heart. I look out of the window and see my new house.
Here I come England.
"Come on Care, enough sulking Tyler is so not worth it, you need to get ready, you're meeting my fiancé and his family just like my fiancé is meeting my crazy family!" I hear Katherine scream at me from downstairs.
"I'm not sulking, I'm over it ok but I didn't sign up for having to see him with his new girlfriend." I say as pull my jean jacket on over my white summer dress and chestnut brown ankle boots.
"I know Care but we need to get to the restaurant quick." I raise my eyebrow wondering why she would be in such a hurry and panic.
"Oh my God, it's not just his siblings is it? It's his parents as well, you're meeting his parents for the first time aren't you?"
"YES! And I'm freaking out!"
"Kat, pull yourself together, your Katherine freaking Pierce you put the fear in others you don't fear them. Now smile, flip your hair and start walking your sexy walk that we all know only you can pull of." She stares at me and then smirks as she follows my instructions. She walks away and then shouts over her shoulder.
"You're right Care, I'm Katherine Pierce people fear me! I don't know what you were so worried about" She says as she continues walking.
"Of course Queen Kat, you could kill someone with your eyes, let's just hope it's not this damn fiancé of yours, we don't know if you'll ever be able to find someone to willingly marry you." I say sarcastically.
"I hear that!"
"You were supposed to!" I say back as we get in the car. Kat takes a deep breath and I can tell she's genuinely nervous.
"You'll be fine Kat, and Elijah will be there to help you through." I say as I gently take her hand and squeeze her fingers lightly.
"Yeah, you're right."
"And how big is his family anyway?"
"Well, he's got 5 siblings and the eldest is married with 3 children so that's about 11 people added with Stefan, Damon, Bonnie, Matt, Elena, Tyler, his whore and us two making 20 people in total."
"Yay, time to go meet the party." I say brightly as I clap my hands. "Remind me why Tyler and Hayley are there again?"
"He's Matt's best friend, I can't exactly not invite Matt since he's friends with all of us, so think of it like us sacrificing a small piece of company for a good friend."
"Why are you so wise Kat?" she starts laughing out loud.
"Oh honey, I'm not I only had two replies in mind and the second option may have sent me to jail but seeing as I don't look good in orange I stuck with the safe option." I look at her and we burst into giggles.
"Ok Kat time to meet the parents" I say with a wink.
"I hate you Care."
"I love you too, Kitty Kat" I say with a nonchalant smile as I play with the 'N' on my hummingbird necklace which Nik gave me. I sigh deeply wondering where he is now and when I would meet him again.
"Now now Care what's got you smiling like a fool?" Kat says with a wink. I shake my head and laugh
"Just a friend…" I murmur quietly so Kat won't hear.
Never just a friend, my Nik, my best friend.