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Chapter Two
Caroline's face paled turning a light shade of pink. He was Klaus, the Niklaus Mikaelson, the man she just shamelessly tried to pass herself as. Her heart sank as she slowly contemplated his words, love did he think she was woman? What was she going to do? Her mind was in disarray as she tried her best to think of a way out.
To say that Klaus was amused would've been the understatement of the century. He watched as the boy's face paled. Shock plastered onto his face. The corners of his mouth tugged upwards as the boy became increasingly flustered, struggling to release himself from Klaus' death grip.
This small and frail boy had managed to catch his attention; he was deceptively quick and agile and had great instincts too judging from the way he had made quick use of the metal pole, effectively taking out his men in the process. He was impressed; yes he Klaus Mikaelson was impressed with this little boy. The boy would make a great asset with his skills all he needed was a little training.
"What's your name boy?" Klaus' voice remained calm and commanding as he stared intently at the boy.
"I'm 17" the boy replied his voice firm and clipped as if he had just announced an important fact.
"Are you dumb BOY I asked for your name, I do not care for your age" the irritation clear in his voice.
"I am not a boy sir" he retorted, annoyed that the man did not seem to get his point. Disgust and anger filled his eyes as he glared at the man holding him captive, his eyes never leaving his attacker's.
"Well what do we have here the little boy thinks himself a man" Klaus said his voice grew increasingly menacing as he strengthened his grip round the boy's neck "Answer the question!"
"Robert" he mumbled careful not to instigate him further as he leaned further into the wall, all signs of his previous defiance gone.
"Well Robert, I'm feeling rather charitable today. I'll give you a choice, a way out, you either come with me or I'll kill you" he said, his voice cheerful yet threatening as he placed his hand on the trigger of his gun.
"Now quickly you have 10 seconds" he said pressing the gun further into her temple. "10…. 9…..8…7….. Tick tock tick tock time is running out Robert"
Caroline panicked what the hell she was going to do, who would've thought that he was Klaus. She wondered if Tyler and Matt were nearby, they would surely be able to help; Matt could probably distract Klaus with his long declarations of love. Ugh it was probably more likely they'll get shot in the head. Why had she been so dumb, facing the wrath of her friends would've been a thousand times better than being forced to work for Mikaelson clan.
Her father had told her stories of them. She heard of their undying loyalty to each other, loyalty so strong they had no qualms of carrying out unspeakable evils for one another. She heard of their cruelty, brutality to their enemies and most of all she heard of their intolerance to liars and betrayers. Caroline was as good as walking corpse, she would either die now or live only to be killed once her secret is revealed. Maybe if she followed him she'll somehow manage to escape or at least prolong her inevitable demise.
Caroline gulped, taking in a deep breath as she felt the cold metal gun pressed deeper against her forehead, "I'll do it! I'll do it" she shouted her voice tense betraying every ounce of fear and panic she felt. "I'll do anything you want, I just want to live" god she sounded pathetic. As soon as the words left her mouth she felt the gun leave her forehead immediately, and the tension escaping her body as she slumped onto the ground her legs so weak it gave way.
All she heard was a chuckle, from the man that had put her in this state, the nerve of him. She scowled at him. Her face turning a dark shade of red as Caroline buried her face into her palms; perhaps it would've been better if Klaus had just put a bullet through her head, at least it would've saved her from this mortification.
Before she knew it his arm was around hers, pulling her off the ground. "Come! Follow me!" he commanded her, his voice authoritative as he dragged her through the labyrinth that made up the Chicago port before shoving her into his car.
"Bring us to my house" his voice pierced through the silence as Caroline glowered at the man that had taken her. She refused to talk to him and kept her gaze out of the window, shutting down any opportunity for a conversation. From the corner of her eye she spotted her friends frantically searching for her, relief washed over her as she tried her best to get their attention, waving her hands and banging them against the window. But her cries seemed to fall on deaf ears as her friends could not her through the tinted windows of Klaus' car.
"Forget it boy I will never let you escape" he said. Soon her friends were out of sight as the car sped further and further away from the harbor.
It was only then that it truly sunk in; life as she knew it would no longer be the same. Now those stifling parties and fundraisers no longer seemed like a chore. If only she wasn't so stubborn if she had stayed home, instead of sneaking out. Sure classes and cotillion were a bore but it sure as hell beats this.
She will never see her parents again, would they search for her the rebellious daughter that never listened, who embarrassed them time and time again? Her friends, Matt and Tyler would they forget her as the days turned to months and the months to years?
"What do you want with me?" she said her voice determined and resolute as she tried her best to hide her weakness and vulnerability. But her effort was futile Klaus saw through it.
"I am going to train you, as long as you remain loyal to me and the family I assure you that no harm shall befall you" he said leaning forward to place his hand on her shoulder as if to comfort the boy.
The rest of the journey was carried out in silence as Caroline contemplated her future; she was determined to hide the fact that she was a girl, her mind abuzz as she carefully considered the different ways to conceal her identity. It was going to be tough but she had no choice, she wanted to live. Her expression was unwavering as she made her decision. No matter what she was going to go through with this.
Caroline fiddled with her hat as it sat precariously on her head carefully keeping her long blonde hair hidden. She took a glance around the room, taking in the rustic furniture and bricked walls of Klaus' apartment. Caroline despised the man but she sure as hell didn't hate his taste. She stared in awe her eyes lingering on the paintings that lined the wall.
"Ahem" his voice brought her out of her day dream. Klaus stood beside the door his expression apathetic as his arms pointed towards the room, motioning for her to enter. "Get some rest, you're going to need for your training tomorrow" he said pushing her into the room, not giving her an opportunity to say anything. Caroline threw herself onto the bed as she heard the turning of the lock. Great now she was stuck in this suffocating room. Within minutes, her breathing evened out and fell into a deep sleep, exhausted from the events of the day.
Klaus observed as Robert trailed slowly behind him, making sure to remain close. For the past few days Klaus has been teaching Robert basic skills in using the gun, forcing him to sharpen his marksmanship. Truth be told he was more than appalled when he realized that his pupil did not even know how the contraption worked and quickly took measures to ensure he did.
"Well what do we have here, brother I did not know you swung that way" Caroline turned quickly to face the source of the unfamiliar voice, only to find a man grinning his arms wrapped tightly round the waist of a scantily-clad women. She flushed quickly averting her gaze as the women whispered seductively into the man's ear while his hands traced circles on her legs as they roamed slowly up her thighs.
"Why did you call me here Kol?" Klaus said growling at the man, ignoring his comments.
"Why don't you bring you lover along while I'll tell you all the dirty little details" Kol smirked while raising his eyebrows suggestively. He watched amused as the expression on Klaus' face fell, only to be replaced with one of a scowl.
"Say another word brother and I'll tear out you liver" Klaus warned, too tired to deal with Kol's mocking. He proceeded quickly towards the bar and ordered himself a glass of scotch.
"Whoa whoa, whoa calm down Nik I was only joking" Kol said careful not to provoke his brother. After all everyone knew how temperamental Klaus was.
At first glance Kol seemed less intimidating compared to Klaus almost harmless with his happy and carefree nature but Caroline knew otherwise, she heard of him reckless, impulsive and to a certain extent more volatile and dangerous then Klaus.
"Robert" she said eyeing him warily as she introduced herself.
"I am training him." Klaus interrupted preventing Kol from taking another jab at him. "Now brother out with it I do not have time for your childish games and pranks" Klaus added quickly steering the conversation back to business.
"Its those damn Salvatores, how am I supposed to make profit when all they do is steal my customers and my girls" Kol said, his voice turning serious, all signs of his previously jovial disposition lost.
"And what do you expect me to do brother" Klaus drawled bored at where the conversation was going. Is this really what his brother had called him down for? Couldn't he handle his own damn problem?
"You do not get it do you? The girls they were important we need them, you'll be surprised what a pretty dame by your arm is capable of" Kol said irately, running his hand through his hair. "And now those Italians have made sure that none of them are able to work for us"
"You haven't answered the question Kol, what do you want from me" Klaus replied annoyed at his brother
"Perhaps you could you know, ask someone... maybe someone like Bekah"
"NO!" Klaus said his voice firm "NO WAY IN HELL! YOU ARE NOT GOING TO USE OUR SISTER AS A DISTRACTION FOR ONE OF YOUR STUPID LITTLE DEALS!"
"Then what do you expect me to do, it is not a little deal brother this deal is important, it'll help us form ties with the Gilbert family" Kol said. He was determined to close the deal no matter what, he was tired of living in the shadow of his older brothers. Johnathan Gilbert was famous for his peculiar interest in blonde beauties, and if all it took to seal the deal was a lady draped along his arm, he was going to do anything in his power to make it happen.
"Fine if you're so desperate for your little blonde distraction you can have him!" Klaus replied. His patience wearing thin as he pulled Robert by the arm pushing him towards Kol. "Do with him as you please" the frustration clear in this voice. "Give him a wig, a dress, stick some make up on his face, I'm sure he'll pass as a women" Klaus mocked his voice dripping with sarcasm. He was sure with this, his brother would take a hint and would leave him alone already. He had no interest in his petty little problem, and all he wanted to do was go back to training his newest pupil.
"Well I'm not too picky, I guess you lover would have to do then" Kol said the corners of his mouth tugging upwards as he dragged the unsuspecting boy away. " He'll look ravishing in a dress of course, but I'm sure you already knew that" he added while flashing his brother the brightest smirk.
Klaus stared shocked at the scene unraveling before him. Was his brother that desperate to use a man as a distraction? "I give up!" he exclaimed shaking his head in disbelief as he forced down the remaining scotch in his glass, as Kol dragged Robert towards the changing rooms; the boy kicking and screaming. Klaus was left dazed, as he sunk further into his seat. What the hell just happened?
Firstly i would like to thank all the people who have taken this time to review and follow my story. I really appreciate it and i hope you'll continue reading the story.
Secondly to clear some doubts, its kinda obvious that Klaus does not know that Robert is actually a female, but he calls her love in the previous chapter because subconsciously he knows shes a girl, but his logic tells him otherwise.
So here's the second chapter, let me know what you think. Is it coherent or was it too confusing? Please leave you comments, I look forward to reading them :)
