Chapter 2: Mourning Ritual
Now at the age of nineteen and after her father Mikael's death, the mob was giving to Nik the eldest. For awhile everything in Caroline's life was perfect until one day for the sake of an alliance between the opposing mobs Caroline and Rebekah were ordered to be married off to Damon and Stefan. Caroline to Damon and Rebekah to Stefan. An agreement was also made that Klaus would marry their sister Hayley and Elena the daughter of Damon's security man to Kol. Would the agreements made stand or would there be betrayal? It felt more like betrayal in Caroline's eyes. She never wanted this especially not Damon, but she knew better then to go against Nik's orders. Rebekah on the other hand detested this, but held joy in the fact that she would be taking Caroline's ex from her.
Yes Stefan and her had been a thing before they decided it was better to be friends for more than one reason especially being that they were from the opposing mobs. At least she could find joy in knowing that she would see her friend again, and that would be her one confront? On the other hand it pained her, made her jealous knowing that Rebekah would have to be paired with Stefan. As if it wasn't bad enough that they didn't get along, she had to take this away from her too. Grunting previously she packed for her journey before meeting her brothers and sister downstairs. Once Damon, Stefan, Elena and Hayley arrived to Mikaelson mansion they were let in. Once inside they were led to the corridor where the final negations were made before handing off the girls.
Giving her brother's hugs Hayley patted each of their backs. "Behave yourselves while I'm gone." She chuckled. She hated this arrangement, but at the end of the day she would have done anything for those two, which is why she had come willing. Elena on the other hand had not, until Damon had made her that is. She hadn't wanted to be away from Damon or her fling with Stefan, she was just too selfish like that. Nor had she wanted to leave her twin behind. Reluctantly she said her goodbyes, her lips lingering on both and Damon's and Stefan's cheek a little too long. Just when her lips were about to brush against Damon's he pushed her firmly backwards, his eyes stern and his hands gripping her arms. He was letting her know that she had no choice and should obey what he had said. Huffing her eyes showing hurt and a bit of rebelling, she gritted her teeth before he lead her over to Kol. "She's all yours." He said with a handshake before saying his goodbyes to his sister. "I love you…" He whispered to his sister before taking his side by Stefan.
Through it all both Stefan and Caroline watched the exchanges going on, trying not to show their emotions. Caroline could tell this was going to be hell, especially with how Elena had acted towards Damon and Stefan, and now Rebekah. Would she ever get a break? Rebekah could already tell that she didn't trust Elena. "Bitch…." She coughed under her breathe referring to Elena. That woman didn't deserve Kol and so help her God if Elena broke his heart she would pay. At least that was one thing her and Caroline could agree on.
Caroline couldn't help the smirk on her face when she heard those words come from Bekah's mouth. But no sooner did the grin play on her lips did she notice the stern looks from both her brother's to Bekah's remark. Kissing Elena's hand, Kol looked to her. "Forgive my sister's. They can be quite mean." He said with a smirk and a charm that only a Mikaelson could elude. As if by beat both girls scoffed. An evil grin formed on Elena's lips, she could defiantly have fun with this. Now that the Salvatore's had kept their end of the deal it was the Mikaelson's turn.
With a sigh Caroline braced herself for the exchange. Rebekah was first. Leading her over to Stefan Kol walked with her. Placing a kiss to her cheek he said his goodbye's and handed her bags of f to Stefan. "Don't make me do this…" She wanted to say but then remembered what it was that she was gaining from this and that was to cause Caroline hell. So instead she smiled slightly before returning her goodbyes. "Guard your heart dear bother." She said before leaving a small peckish kiss on his cheek. "Don't I always." He said with a smirk heading back to Nik's side. Caroline was next and she was dreading it. Kol first said his goodbye and teased her about the fact that he'd no longer be able to banter with her, or rile her up as much as he use too. She smiled softly playfully slapping his arm. "Always the tease." She laughed. When it was Nik's turn to say goodbye, she searched for any form of emotion on his face, her eyes silently pleading with him not to make her do this.
And though he didn't want to let her go, he still had to keep his end of the deal. This was for the good of the family, he kept telling himself. Void of emotion he stepped forward shaking his head as if to answer her plea. His fingers lightly grazed her cheek. "Bye little sis. Do as you're told. I will visit soon." Though the last little bit made her smile it hurt as well. She knew it was pointless to argue especially when her brother had already made up his mind. Being brave and telling herself she could do this she walked over to Damon with her bags in her hand. "Bye." She whispered softly her eyes lingering on Nik and Kol with her head turned. Feeling Damon's hands in hers brought her out of her thoughts. His hands gripped her's slightly tightly. He was already jealous of the connection she shared with her brother's especially Nik and then knowing of his brother's Stefan's past with her didn't help either. There would defiantly have to be some rules and he would defiantly have to make sure she knew them.
She hated where this was going as she felt his grip on her hand, but all she could do was sigh at the moment. "Stop by anytime. Hope to see you soon." Nik stated letting the Salvatore bother's know they were welcome to visit. He mostly offered for Hayley and any chance to see Caroline would make him happy if they did visit. Hayley figured he was trying to win points with her, but at least it was something. With Kol having Elena's hand in his and Klaus having Hayley's in his, both of them lead their Queens to their rooms to let them rest up. Once out of sight the Salvatore brothers headed to the car with Caroline and Rebekah opening up the doors for them helping them inside before getting in themselves and driving off. Damon wanted to speak with Caroline but decided to wait so his brother wouldn't over hear them. On the whole ride to the Salvatore's boarding house Rebekah glared at Caroline and all Caroline did was look out the window simplying sighing.