Episode One: Always and Forever

Caroline was driving so fast that she was surprised that she hadn't been pulled over by a cop, especially since she had left Mystic Falls just a few hours ago after telling her mom that she was going to a new shop in "Maine" where apparently they sold some cool new stuff for college dorms.

Liz knowing how crazy Caroline could be when it came to redecorating had gave her, her blessing and just asked her to call every night to make sure that she was all right. A baby. Caroline was going to have a baby, she had never really imagined herself as a mother, and Elena had always been the maternal one of her friends.

Caroline's hand went towards her stomach, even though it was still flat, she couldn't believe that a little baby was nestled inside of there. Her baby. Her baby and Klaus'. She gulped, she wondered how Klaus would take the news, and surely becoming a Daddy wasn't something he would be expecting.

She turned back to Katherine who was in the passenger seat next to her looking she was about to throw up, though Caroline didn't know if it was because Caroline was driving like Speed Racer or because she was nervous that in just a few minutes her human self will be entering the French Quarter.

"Are you sure that you don't want me stop for food?" Caroline said. "Maybe it will help settle your stomach a little-"

"No," Katherine said closing her eyes shut and squeezing the shoulder rest next to her. "What's going to settle my upset stomach is if we turn around and leave to anyplace other than here."

"Katherine," Caroline said trying not to lose her patience with the human. "I need to find Klaus and ask him what the hell is going on, and for some reason I can't get ahold of him. The last place he said he was going to be was the French Quarter and I'm counting on that."

"Couldn't you text him?" Katherine grew paler as she saw The Welcome to New Orleans sign passing behind them. "Or follow him on Instagram or something, Caroline if Klaus sees me anywhere near the French Quarter I'm back to being a hybrid making machine."

Caroline threw her a sympathize look as they entered the French Quarter. "Look, by now I think Klaus is sorely regretting the idea of even making hybrids in the first place since they all ended up betraying him, and second of all I won't ever let him hurt you, even though you're a spoiled, pained in the ass." She said softly. "What about Elijah? Elena mentioned that you two had a thing."

"Key word, were," Katherine said bitterly as they passed the colorful streets. "But that was before Elena ruined everything by opening her big mouth and Elijah left me for his stupid redemption arc."

"Maybe he'll change his mind."

"Doubt it."

Caroline parked in front of a small bar and motioned for Katherine to come follow her. "Come on, Kat enough of the pity party."

"Excuse me I'm a 500 year old human, I deserve a pity party," Katherine crossed her arms over her chest. "And I'm not getting out of the car, Caroline."

"Suit yourself," Caroline arranged her sunglasses. "But I would hate it, if you meet Elijah with frizzy hair and being sun burn." That was all that took to get Katherine out of the car.

They headed towards a small bar called Rousseau's, they saw a woman with dark hair sweeping. "I'm sorry, we're closed-"

"We're just looking for someone," Katherine piped in, looking around nervously.

"Klaus or Elijah Mikaelson." Caroline said politely. "Do you know where they are?"

"No, but I can help you," Jane Ann said sweetly. "They move around a lot, but my friend Sophie, uh knows them. Let me find them and I'll get back to you. Here's my number." She handed her a piece of paper. "I'm Jane Ann Deveraux. You should stay at the Honey Bee Inn while we try to locate them for you, and don't be shy stop for a plate of gumbo anything."

"Thanks," Caroline said as they exited the café/bar.

"There was something fishy about her."

Caroline rolled her eyes. "I think you're just being paranoid, besides try not to scare the only friend we have," Katherine looked glum. "Come on let's look for the Honey Bee Inn, I'll treat you to a massage and a shopping spree-"

"Why are you being so nice to me?" she blurted out. "I did kill you."

Caroline rolled her eyes. "That was almost two years ago, it's time to bury the hatchet."

Katherine softened as she pushed back her curly hair. "Fine, Forbes, but I'm not staying in any place called the Honey Bee Inn."

"Yes, the bayou . . . take the north route . . . there are not many people at night. No problem, Caroline." Jane Ann hung up her cell phone and looked at her sister Sophie who was chewing on her fingernails. "Come on, Sophie don't look so nervous."

"But what if I'm wrong Jane Ann," Sophie insisted. "What if she isn't the one that the ancestors talked about?"

"That's the beauty of you, you're never wrong," Jane Ann kissed her cheek. "I need to get the other witches ready. You take care of Elijah, the eldest original. I'll be fine, Sophie, I'm glad to be doing this for our coven."

Katherine's curls smelled like lavender and honey, a nice change of pace from the "garbage" smell that seemed to have reside there over the summer. Caroline was driving through the crowded bayou, and all she could see were trees. "Are you sure, Jane Ann gave you the right place. Because I know Klaus and Elijah Mikaelson and they wouldn't be caught dead in the middle of nowhere."

"I'm sure," Caroline said sounding distracted. "Just look for a house or something." Caroline suddenly felt a sharp pain against her head and she let out a cry and she pushed on the brakes and let go of the steering wheel.

"Caroline?" Katherine asked panicking, as she went towards her. But Katherine also felt a sharp pain in her head and passed out.

Once they were sure that Caroline and Katherine were both passed out, a small group of witches lead by Sophie approached them. "Sabine," she scolded. "I asked you to put them to sleep not cause them to have an accident!"

"Sorry," she pursed her lips looking at Katherine.

"Enough," Jane Ann said. "Take them quickly.

"Jane Ann," Sophie whispered. "You don't have to do this, please. If Marcel finds out, he will kill you."

Jane Ann removed her hand gently. "I know the risk, I'm willing to take Sophie."

It took a few hours for Caroline to wake up from her painful slumber, and when she did, she had no idea where she was. She sat up and noticed that she was in the middle of a circle, surrounded by salt. Like the one that Bonnie had done a dozen times, a barrior spell. Dozens of witches were surrounding her, mumbling to themselves. She recognize Sophie, Jane Ann's sister and Katherine was curled up into a ball, still asleep.

"Katherine!" Caroline tried to go towards her, but the barrio refused to let her out.

"Stop moving, Katherine is fine!" A witch named, Katie scolded her. "Stop moving, Jane Ann is already risking enough."

"And why should I care about Jane Ann?" Caroline snapped, surprised at her bitterness. "Sophie?"

"I was right," she said softly. "You are pregnant, Caroline with Klaus' child."

Her hand went towards her belly. "I knew it," she turned back to Sophie. "Why did this happen?"

"It's one of nature's loopholes," Sophie explained. "You're carrying a hybrid baby Caroline, you better get used to it."

"This is sacred ground," Sophie told Elijah as they stood in front of the cemetery. "But since I'm desperate come on in. We can talk freely here."

"Then I suggest you start talking," Elijah snapped, losing his patience. "What did your decease sister what with Klaus?"

Sophie rolled his eyes. "Haven't you notice, we have a vampire problem and we need help. Marcel has a vampire army and the witches have been trying to fight back, but we haven't had much luck. Until my sister meet a perky blond coming from a small town in Virginia in search of your brother. Apparently, she and your brother spent some time together and now this girl is carrying his child."

"That's impossible."

"Nothing is impossible," Sophie opened one of the vaults. "Especially when it comes to your brother. Think about it they call him the hybrid, right?"

He didn't respond.

"Follow me," Sophie said as Elijah followed her into one of the empty vaults. Elijah found a young, blond woman and his Katerina on the floor unconscienced. "Don't worry, they are both fine."

Caroline spoke up as she looked at the suit wearing Original. "You're Elijah, right?"

Elijah nodded. "Give us a moment."

"So have they been holding you against your will?" Elijah asked Caroline on one of the small tables they had provided. He was stroking Katherine's curls, she was still in a deep sleep. "And Katerina-"

"Yes, she's human, it's long story, she better tell you herself. I kind of forced her to come with me," Caroline cleared her throat. "They lured us out to the bayou and grabbed us, then they did all of these witchy tests, but I'm still confused how could this have happened. It was a one night stand, vampires can't have children!" she looked embarrassed from her outburst. "Sorry about that, I'm cranky, this is not just what I was expecting. I'm Caroline Forbes, I don't know if your brother mentioned me at all."

"He did," Elijah smiled softly. "Often and very fondly of you. Do not worry, Caroline I will make sure that you, your baby, and Katerina are safe."

Sophie entered the vault and faced the pair. "I'm glad you feel that way because we need some help. We want to run Marcel out of town, Klaus is the key. Marcel looks up to him, he won't see the betrayal coming."

Elijah's lip curled. "As you might be aware, my brother doesn't like to be told what to do."

Sophie raised an eyebrow, crossing her arms over her chest. "That's why you're here, you seem to care about this baby. Marcel drove the wolves out ages ago, do you think he's going to welcome a new hybrid baby into the family? Convince Klaus to join us and no one will have to know about the newest member of the Original family."

"That sounds like blackmail."

Sophie refused to be scared. "Like I said, I'm desperate."

Elijah nodded. "Well, it looks like I have my work cut out for me, don't I?"

"Evening, Elijah, Klaus said once Elijah joined him on top of the balcony. He was in one of the hotels overlooking the city.

"Niklaus," Elijah said firmly. "I need you to come with me."

Klaus refused to move. "I'm not going anywhere until I find out who is conspiring against me."

Elijah raised his head. "I believe I just figure that out for you, come."

"Caroline?" Klaus said once they reached the cemetery, his eyes shifted to the sleeping doppelganger. "Oh, I see you brought home a present, you were right Elijah, this present was worth following you for."

Caroline sucked in her cheeks. "I wasn't coming to New Orleans for a visit, there is something I need to tell you-"

"She's pregnant," Sophie blurted out. "With your child."

"No, you're lying," Klaus shook his head. "Vampires cannot procreate."

Sophie interrupted him. "But werewolves can, magic made you a vampire, but you were born a wolf. You're the Original hybrid, the first of your kind and this is one of nature's loopholes."

"What about you're precious Tyler?" Klaus asked sarcastically. "How do I know that this baby is not his and you aren't trying to pin this on me?"

"Oh, you mean the one that you drove out of town," she hissed. "I'm not lying, Klaus, you're the only person that I slept with and this baby is yours."

"My sister gave her life to use the spell to confirm that it is your child," her voice darkened. "Because of Jane Ann's sacrifice, the lives of this girl and her baby are now controlled by us. We can keep them safe. Or we can kill them. If you don't help us to take down Marcel, so help me Caroline won't live to see her first maternity dress."

Caroline's blue eyes widened. "Seriously? You're dragging me into this?"

"Enough!" Elijah's voice boomed. "If you want Marcel dead, I'll do it myself."

"Not yet," She said. "We have a clear plan and there are rules that need to be followed."

Klaus hissed at them, his voice filled with rage. "How dare you command me? Threaten me, with what you think is my weakness, I won't hear any more lies-"he trailed off for a second when he heard a small heartbeat coming from Caroline's stomach. His face grew cold again. "Kill her and the baby, what do I care?"

Caroline felt a sharp pain her chest as she watched Klaus leave. She rubbed off a stray tear. "Screw him, I'm going back home-"

"Caroline, wait, please," Elijah said softly as he put a hand on her shoulder. "You have every right to be upset, but let me talk to him, please. No one harms, either girl understood."

"Niklaus," Elijah said as he followed Klaus through the streets.

"It's a trick, Elijah," Klaus said without turning back. "There is no way that Caroline can be pregnant with my child."

"It's a gift, brother," Elijah tried to correct him. "A chance to start over, a chance to retake what was once ours, family. And that you have ever wanted, all that we ever wanted was family."

"I will not be manipulated."

Elijah took a calm breath. "So they are manipulating you, so what? With them, you, and Caroline, and you child shall live. I though you cared about this girl, I thought you loved her."

Klaus chuckled darkly. "You would be surprise, how quickly my feelings change, brother. What can this child offer me? Will it give me power?"

"Family is power, Niklaus." Elijah said exhausted. "Love, loyalty that's power, that's what we once swore to each other, always and forever, the Original Family. I'm asking you to stay here, I will help you and I will stand by you. I will be your brother, we will have our home together. Save Caroline. Save your child."

"No," Klaus said.

"Marcel and his vampires are out of control," Sophie said, trying to change the witches' mind about how her plan was actually a good idea.

"And the solution is to bring in more vampires?" Agnes frowned.

"These aren't just any vampire Agnes," Sophie tried to argue. "They are the Originals."

Agnes wasn't satisfied. "What makes you think you can control the hybrid?"

"She can't," Elijah said as he came in. "I'm not entirely sure I can either, though I have a question, what will make my brother cooperate instead of killing you?"

Sophie didn't answer and instead grabbed a small needle and pricked her finger, blood oozed out and Caroline let out a yelped. She had been keeping watch over Caroline and trying not to cry when she felt a small pinch of blood on her finger. "What did you do?"

"The spell that my sister performed, the one that got her killed, it didn't just confirm the pregnancy, it linked me to Caroline. So whatever happens to me, happens to her. Her life is in my hands. Klaus may not care about the child, but it's clear that you do, so if I have to hurt Caroline or worse kill her baby I will."

Something inside Caroline snapped when Sophie mentioned her baby and before she could stop herself, she found herself pushing Sophie against the pavement, her hands clasped around her throat, but not squeezing. "Unlink me! "She demanded. "Unlink me, now."

Elijah pulled her away. "Calm yourself Caroline."

"Calm myself?" Caroline demanded. "I'm tired of being one of the little chess pieces in your game that you think you can control."

"Do you dare threaten an Original?" Elijah said, holding a firm, but gentle grip on Caroline.

"I have nothing to lose. You have until tonight to change, Klaus' mind." Sophie said firmly.

Elijah sighed, he had his sister Rebekah on the other side, "He's willing to give up everything."

"Come on, Elijah does that really surprise you?" said Rebekah on the other line. "I'm more surprise over the fact that he actually put the life of his precious Caroline in danger. I'm more concern over the fact that that bitch Katherine got my cure."

"Katerina is another subject, I don't know how she became human in the first place," Elijah rubbed his temple. "I already see how Klaus is acting, he's spiraling out of control, the last time I saw him like this he lasted 200 years."

"Exactly," Rebekah said firmly. "Leave him to his temper tantrum and come home.

"He was so close," Elijah choose to ignore her. "When he heard the baby's heartbeat, I saw it in his eyes, he almost got his taste in happiness. I must retrieve the Forbes girl and Katerina and get them to safety."

"Safety?" Rebekah wrinkled her nose. "Are we running an orphanage now?"

Elijah bit his lip. "Say what you will about Niklaus, but I'm not letting anything happen to that baby."

"His time is up," Agnes said looking at the clock. "What are you going to do, now Sophie kill the girl? Kill yourself?

"Klaus does not care about the child, the girl, or the doppelganger," Sabine said.

"I do," Elijah said carrying the dead body of Jane Ann. "And I bring proof my intent to help you in the body of your fallen friend."

"Jane Ann," Sophie rushed towards her sister.

"May she be granted peace, Klaus will agree to you terms, just give me more time."

"Your time has run out-"Agnes began.

"Shut up, Agnes!" Sabine scolded.

"For now accept the deal. The girl, the child, and the doppelganger remain unharmed, or Klaus will kill you all." He paused. "And I will help him."

Klaus was drinking from a bottle of bourbon near one of the empty streets when Elijah appeared. "Have I not made clear my desire to be left alone?"

"Oh you demanded to be left alone at least once every century," Elijah said coolly. "You words have ceased to have impact."

Klaus stood up. "Why must you keep harping on, about the baby? That child will never be born. In fact Caroline and your precious Katerina may be dead already." Elijah vamp flash towards Klaus and gripped him from the neck. "Let me go!"

"I will not!" he said as he threw Klaus to the floor. "I will never let you go!" Elijah grabbed one of the iron rods. "Even if I have to spend eternity saving you from your stubborn, stupid self. Even if I have to beat you like father did to remind you of your own humanity."

Klaus grabbed the iron bar from Elijah and knocked him to the ground. "You're pathetic Elijah."

"Well, who is more pathetic? The one who sees to make his family whole or the one who can't see through his own fear?"

"You're a sentimental fool." He scolded.

"Perhaps, but I lasted this long haven't I?"

Elijah sat down next to Klaus is one of the benches in the French Quarter. "This town was my home once and in my absence Marcel has gotten everything I always wanted, power, loyalty, and family. I want what he had has, I want to be king."

"So that is what this child means to you?" Elijah sounded disgusted. "A mean for power? I thought you cared about this girl."

Klaus ignored the part about Caroline. "What does it mean to you?"

"I think this child would give you the thing that you never believed you had."

"And what's that?"

"The uncondiatial love of family."

Klaus looked at Elijah. "Tell Sophie Deveraux we have a deal."

"How did this happen?" Elijah question as he dabbed some rubbing alcohol on the side of Katherine's forehead where a small bruise was forming. Since Katherine found out that she couldn't swallow vampire blood, they were doing this the old fashion way. "When?"

"I was fighting with Elena, I was going to kill her," she ignored Elijah's frown. "At the last minute she shoved the cure down my throat. What am I'm going to do, Elijah? I need to become a vampire again, do you have any idea how many people hate me?"

Elijah sighed. "Why would you want to become a vampire again, Katerina, when you have received such a wonderful opportunity."

Katherine snorted. "Not everyone want a human life, would you be thrilled Elijah."

"No, I suppose not," Elijah said softly as he opened his wallet and pulled out a credit card. "Here, take it. I have made a bank account in your name, I'll take care of all expenses."

"What are you saying?" she demanded her voice trembling.

"I'm asking you to get out of here, the French Quarter is not a safe place for you, especially with Klaus' rage. Take this and have a happy, normal, human life without me." His voice broke at the last word.

Katherine drop the card at his feet, her brown eyes fuming. "Rot in hell."

Caroline waited politely until Elijah and Katherine finished their conversation, she felt sorry for Katherine, but couldn't help, but feel that Elijah was right, it was better that she didn't get dragged into this mess. She pulled the dusty covers from one of the furniture at the former governor's house where they would be staying in the meantime. She coughed slightly when the dust reached her nostrils.

"Are you all right?" Elijah said as he stepped into the room.

Caroline nodded as she looked down at the small crib. "I can handle a little dust," she paused. "Elijah, I know that it's none of my business, but Katherine truly does love you. I know that she screwed up in the pass, but haven't we all. I used to be a shallow, cheerleading captain and look at me now."

Elijah smiled softly. "I'm glad that Katerina has made a friend. Unfortunately, the matter has already been resolved. I hope you like the house."

Caroline looked around the ceilings. "It looks like one of the houses on Gone with the Wind, not that I mind, it's one of my favorite movies."

"Yes, it should serve our business, it's a sanctuary for our business in the quarter," Elijah touched the base of the crib. "Right now you're the most important person in this family. You need a good home. So I'm curious, in all this time has anyone asked how you felt."

"About a one night stand after my graduation that I'm seriously regretting?"

"About being a mother?"

Caroline gripped the crib. "No one really knows except Katherine. I haven't told my mom or my friends, I can barely accept it myself. I'm scared to tell you the truth."

"I will always protect you," Elijah said. "You have my word on that."

"And noble Elijah always keeps his words," Klaus said sarcastically ignoring Caroline's glare.

"Is it done?"

Klaus nodded. "Yes, Marcel agreed to accept my blood for his weaken friends and my heartfelt apologies. His mate, Thierry is still alive and I remain a welcome guest in the French Quarter. My only concern is the impatient witches." He turned to Caroline. "Don't be angry love, you can choose any room you want and take the pouting doppelganger with you."

"Wow," Caroline said with sarcasm. "Thanks, I really appreciated it."

Elijah threw Caroline an apologetic look as he led Klaus away, "I believe the witches to be honorable. They did release Caroline and Katherine. Marcel has something they need. They don't want him dead. There must be a reason why."

Marcel entered the attic that was above the church, he saw Davina sitting at the edge of the bed looking at the paintings. "I assume it's all quiet out there?"

"The witches know better than to use magic, they know that I can sense when they do," Davina said. "What about the old ones? They are dangerous and I don't want them to hurt you."

"The Originals?" Marcel smiled. "Davina as powerful as you are they don't stand a chance."

"In addition to their secret weapon he used to control the witches, Marcel has created a small army of vampires," Elijah explained as Klaus followed him inside the office. "Working together we can destroy them from the inside."

"And what of Rebekah?" Klaus asked sarcastically. "Has she stop pouting long enough to join the fun?"

Elijah sighed. "She has made her disinterest quite clear."

"One too many times daggered and kept in a box?" Klaus inquired. "Or maybe she doesn't share your belief that I can be saved."

"Rebekah may surprise us yet, after all we all shared the same vow."

"Well, I hope she stays far away," Klaus said. "Because in my desire to reclaim this town, to steal from Marcel what he holds most dear. I have realized one massive vulnerability. One weakness, Marcel could exploit."

Elijah frowned, confused. "What?"

"You." Klaus said as he jabbed the dagger inside Elijah's heart as Elijah let out a small whimper of pain, his eyes full of hurt. "Forgive me brother, there is no power in love. Mercy makes you weak. Family makes you weak. If I'm going to win, I must do this alone. I'll say goodbye to your precious Katerina for you."

-End of Chapter One-

Thank you so much for your reviews, favorites, and follows! I'm really excited to work on this story and write my version of The Originals since honestly I'm kind of disappointed in how the actual show turned out. In other news, many of you have been hinting on a Witch! Caroline, sort of hybrid type and I'm kind of warming up to the idea, so I may include it in future chapters. Klaus and Caroline have a bumpy road ahead of them. Happy Reading!

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Next up: House of the Rising Son-It's been two months since Elijah's disappearance and both Caroline and Katherine have been copped up all summer against their will, when Rebekah Mikaelson makes an unexpected return to her former home. Caroline finds out some secrets that Klaus has been hiding from her and Katherine remember something about her family that she has long forgotten. Despite her worry for Elijah, Katherine agrees to help Caroline with a dangerous plan that might get them away from Klaus.