"Well, well, Caroline Forbes. What brings you here?"

As soon as Klaus heard the familiarity in the voice's of Caroline and Marcel his head snapped forward to look at her, confusion plastered all over his face. Strategically grabbing the boxers he had discarded on the floor he stepped away from Caroline and turned around, glaring at Marcel to do the same.

It was when he heard her feet touch the floor of the hard wood floor and make their way over to his progeny that Klaus turned around. Watching as Caroline wrapped her arms around Marcel with a large smile on her face sent a surge of jealousy and anger through his body.

"I can't believe it!" She said as she untangled herself from Marcel. Releasing her hands she moved her fingers through her hair before crossing her arms over her chest.

Laughing, Marcel looked around, "I assume our partner in crime is around here somewhere?" he asked before looking up at Klaus who was giving him a stern look, which probably meant Enzo was in the garden.

He noticed Caroline shrug and moved back towards Klaus, her arms wrapping around his side, although it did not help relax the tense hybrid. "I'm sure he is just trolling around here somewhere." She said with a smile before looking up at Klaus.

Putting two and two together, Marcel then started laughing. "I can't believe it… Is this her?" he inquired. "The reason you were in such a good mood when you came back from Mystic Falls?"

"I'm not sure what you are talking about, mate." Klaus said coldly. "And how exactly do you two know each other?" He asked as he slowly pulled away from Caroline to grab a blood bag from out of the large fridge a few feet away.

When he turned back around he noticed the way Caroline was looking at her feet and Marcel was looking anywhere else but either of them. "Well, go on. Spit it out." Although he already had a guess as to what it was.

To his surprise Caroline was the first one to speak up. "Well… U-Um, a few months ago, when I was still at Whitmore, Marcel heard that Enzo had resurfaced…"

"We fought together in World War Two," Marcel quickly informed him.

"Yeah…" Noticing the way she swallowed hard, Klaus felt his grip on the blood bag tighten, "Anyway… Enzo stopped by with him at my dorm, and I was on my way out to a party… So I just thought it would be fun if I brought them along," she said lightly, looking up at Klaus.

"I know that's not the end of the story, Caroline…" He growled out. Noticing the way she winced at the town of his voice Klaus knew he was going to regret that later.

"I mean, we drank and danced a little bit… And then some people in the back were playing that stupid game spin the bottle," she said with a small sigh.

"And when it was my turn, it landed on her," Marcel finished for her.

"You don't honestly expect me to believe that is all you did," Klaus spit out, snapping his head up and glaring at Marcel.

"If I had known she was your girl I wouldn't ha-"

"You wouldn't have what? Fucked her? She is exquisite isn't she?" Klaus yelled.

"We didn't sleep together!" Caroline explained, unshed tears filling her eyes.

Looking back at Caroline he laughed scornfully, "And what? Am I supposed to believe that. Just like I'm supposed to believe yourself and Enzo are just friends? Don't play me for the fool, Caroline."

Caroline was taken aback by the way he spoke to her. "I don't need to listen to this," she whispered. The tears that were in her eyes finally spilled down her cheeks and she shook her head before she sped off.

Marcel just looked at him and scoffed, shaking his head, "Smooth man." he said before speeding off after Caroline.

And with that Klaus was left alone.

As she made it up into Klaus' room she burst into tears. How was she supposed to know Marcel and Klaus were friends? All she knew was Marcel was an old friend of Enzo's who was charming, easy on the eyes and flirtatious. What right did Klaus have to get angry at her for just making out with someone else four months ago? He didn't. Right?

As soon as she heard a knock at the door, Caroline straightened her back and cleared her throat. "If that's you Klaus, I don't want to see you right now," She said as strongly as she could, despite the lilt of sadness in her voice.

When the door opened she saw Marcel and her body crumpled the slightest bit, hoping it was Klaus.

"Come on, Gizmo… I have to show you something," Marcel said vaguely, leaving the door open for her to follow.

Rolling her eyes she got up and sped forward so she was walking beside him, "I told you I hate that name," she said, shoving her shoulder into his. She wanted to lighten the mood, but also confirm, incase Klaus was listening, that she and Marcel were only friends.

Laughing a little he looked over at her, "I think it works well. You know if you eat after midnight you are a bear in the morning," he teased. "I mean, Jesus, when Enzo and I came to bring you coffee the morning after you nearly ripped our heads off. Literally."

Caroline laughed at the memory, her head tilting back the slightest bit, "That was because you were shouting, and I had a hangover."

As she looked around she noticed they were no longer in a nicer part of the villa, but somewhere darker. "Why are you taking me here?" Caroline asked apprehensively.

Marcel frowned the slightest bit, "You can't get mad at Klaus when I show you what I'm about to show you…" He started.

"I'm already upset with him," she said, giving him a warning look.

Opening the door to the cell where Enzo was, Marcel let Caroline walk in first.

She sped in terrified, but instead of seeing a tortured or chained up Enzo she saw him sitting with a redheaded witch. "Enzo?" she asked, only to see him look up at her and flash her his signature smirk.

"Hello gorgeous," He drawled out. However as soon as he noticed Marcel he stood up, "Marcel!" he said with a small laugh, walking over and giving him a bro hug. "Good to see you."

Closely watching the two men, she then turned her gaze to the redhead who was staring at her. Before being able to walk over Marcel spoke again, "Ah, Alex. I actually came here to see if you could loan Caroline some clothes to wear. Maybe something from Rebekah's old room? We are going out tonight, and I don't think this ensemble is quite appropriate."

Nodding slightly the girl name Alex started moving forward, "Yes, of course."

"Perfect! Once you guys are done we can meet in the living room," Marcel informed her.

As the two left, Alex gave one last look to Enzo before looking ahead. As they moved up the steps, Caroline looked around, trying to see if Klaus was hiding in the shadows when the witch in front of her spoke up. "So, how long are you and Enzo going to be in town?" she asked casually.

Shrugging a little bit Caroline skipped up until she was next to her, "I don't know. If you had asked me last night, I would've said indefinitely, but now I'm not so sure."

"Oh," she said with a small nod.

Noticing the way Alex kept looking to the side as if someone else was having a conversation with her, Caroline was about to speak up, only to stop when Alex did. "Go on in…" the redhead said with a nod.

Doing as she was told Caroline opened the door, "Do you mind waiting out here while I take a shower?"

"Yeah, it's totally fine!" Alex said, waving her hands. "Take as long as you need."

As soon as the door shut, Alex turned to Katherine who appeared to be leaning against the wall in the hallway. "You are really starting to give me a migraine," she said softly, hoping no one around could hear her. "Come on. She's right there. Why can't you give you give her one of those aneurysms while she is in the shower, take her blood then bring me back!" Katherine said exasperated.

Rolling her eyes, Alex took a few steps closer to her, "Because she has to willingly give the blood in order to do that. I can't just take Caroline's blood from her. Besides, she'd know it was me."

As the large oak door opened behind her, Alex felt her eyes widen as Caroline stood there, arms crossed in front of her chest. "Why don't you come in," she bit out.

"Busted…" Katherine mumbled and Alex glared at her before looking at a confused Caroline who stepped aside and let Alex walk in.

As soon as Alex shut the door behind her, Caroline slammed her against the wall. "Why do you need my blood!" she demanded, her eyes dilating as she tried to compel the information out of Alex.

"Look, before you try to compel me, which won't work by the way. Let me explain," she felt as Caroline loosened her grip and slowly moved to the bed, her arms by her sides as she sat down.

Raising her eyebrows Caroline moved one of her hands, "Well, go on."

Sighing, Alex licked her lower lip. "About a year ago… A little while after Klaus came back from Mystic Falls. I only remember because Rebekah left a few weeks after…" she added absentmindedly. "I was working on some spells when, out of nowhere, this black hole formed and his person came popping out…" squinting her eyes for a moment she then shook her head, "No, not popping out, she, like, slid out… Anyway," she shrugged, "I had no idea what was going on, and neither did Katherine so-"

"Woah. Woah. Woah. Wait a minute," Caroline interrupted, "Katherine? As in Katherine Pierce? The bitch that turned me?"

"Hey!" Alex heard Katherine shout. "Judging by her reaction I'd say yes."

She watched as Caroline's eyes widened and she moved to the bed, sitting in front of Alex. "You mean to tell me, you have been living with her in your head for a year?" she asked, her eyebrows furrowing. "But why? Sorry… Get back to the story."

"So Katherine had no answers, and I checked all of my grimoires, but there was nothing on what was happening. Then, like, a week after Katherine came through, this person showed up on the Mikaelson doorstep claiming she was one of my descendants. Now keep in mind, none of the other vampires at this compound could see Katherine, but as soon as this lady was in the same room as me, and we were alone she started talking to her." Licking her lower lip she then glanced at Katherine. "See, there are these things called banshees-"

"Oh! Like Lydia in Teen Wolf?" Caroline asked, happy that watching that show paid off someway.

"Kinda, but not exactly… See, banshees are very rare supernatural beings who were once another type rare type of supernatural beings, who have died but have brought back by someone they once killed by tying their blood together. They can sense death," she said with a small nod, "however they can't die, unless it's by their own hand. The woman who came to see me was a descendant of mine. She was the witch who helped protect the last banshee. And she came to see me because the most recent banshee, who had been around for 1000 years, wanted to die, due to the fact that her lover died," she informed Caroline, her tongue sliding over her lower lip.

"Okay, but what does that have to do with Katherine? And myself for that matter?" Caroline asked confused.

"Well, Katherine is a doppelgänger and was a vampire, and I don't know what you know about doppelgängers," she heard Caroline snort but chose to ignore it, "but they are fairly rare in the supernatural community. And since banshees are once dead rare supernatural creatures, when Katherine died, the banshee who Katherine will replace, finally found her out."

"All right…but why does she want to die?"

"Her lover for almost a century was a vampire and died three years ago. She had wanted to die for a while, but she isn't allowed to take her life unless there is someone new to step up to the plate," Alex explained.

"And you need me for this ritual, why?" Caroline asked, shifting uncomfortably.

"Well, like I said before, in order for a banshee to come into their power, someone they killed in their life before they died needs to give some of their life force to the banshee. If that makes any sense, it was a lot of information for me to take in too."

She watched as the thoughts in Caroline's head began to piece together. "So you need my blood in order for Katherine to come back…"

"Basically," she said with a small shrug. Throughout their entire conversation, Katherine seemed to be very quiet, which was a little unusual for her.

Watching as Caroline began to nod she raised her eyebrow, "I'll do it. Katherine, despite the fact that she is the one who turned me, actually made my life better," she heard Caroline admit. "If this helps get her out of your head and lets the other girl move on, I don't see why I wouldn't do it for her. But, are their any, like, side effects?"

Shaking her head vigorously, "No, well, not really. I mean, you'll need to be with Katherine for the first 24 hours as the spell takes effect."

"Does this need to happen on a full moon?" Caroline asked as her fingers moved through her hair.

Laughing, Alex shook her head, "No. See the power for the spell come from the spirits because if it was tied to the full moon, she would be at her strongest during a full moon when she basically needs to be on top of her game all the time."

"And what exactly does a banshee do?"

"From what I can tell, she senses death, and, depending on some cases, tries to prevent it. However, sometimes after a horrific death, banshees will help in the aftermath."

Alex was caught off guard when she heard Caroline begin to cackle, her hands moving over her mouth, "Katherine help other people? The only person she wants to help is herself." Caroline exclaimed. She heard Katherine scoff and Alex shot the brunette a glare.

"Believe me, I understand that… But, for the past eight months or so, she has been working with the current banshee, Matilda, and, believe it or not, she is actually very good at what she will need to do."

"It's most likely because of how frank she is," Caroline mused before clapping her hands in front of her. "Alright! I think I should get changed out of," she looked down at the oversized clothes Caroline was wearing, "these clothes, then lets get this started," she said to the surprise of Alex.

"Really?"

"Yeah, I mean… If this Matilda lady has waited this long, and you have dealt with Katherine for as long as any person could, why wouldn't I want to get this done?" She questioned, "I mean, if we don't need to wait for a full moon then lets get to work," she murmured before standing up. "Are there any supplies we need to get?"

"Yeah, there are a few. I will be able to get them tonight while you, Marcel and Enzo are out. I'll actually be able to do it tonight without you here, just leave me some of your blood and it'll be done."

"There aren't any side effects?"

"Not that they have told me."

Pursing her lips and nodding, Caroline stood up, "Alright. I'll check in with you once I come tonight to make sure it worked." Walking to the bathroom she saw a glass cup and carried it back out, biting into her hand she filled it with some of her blood before handing it to Alex and walking back into the bathroom.

Alex watched as Caroline walked into the bathroom and shut the door. It was only when she heard the shower turn on that she let out a sigh of relief.

Night life in New Orleans was, to put it mildly, absolutely crazy. When Marcel told her he would show her his side of the city, he wasn't joking. But, it was still fun. As they found their way into a bar Marcel was clearly a regular at she took a few tentative steps in before Enzo grabbed her elbow and dragged her in.

"Come on Goldilocks," he murmured as he brought her deeper into the crowd. If he had to do this, so did she.

As they found the seats Marcel found for them she bounced over and sat down, coming face to face with a blonde bartender who was pouring out six shots.

"You must be new in town!" The woman said over the music.

Smiling a little bit Caroline nodded, "Yeah, just came in from Virginia. Visiting some friends," she shrugged, trying to be as vague as possible. Marcel was clearly friendly with the girl, however Caroline still had no idea who she was.

"Caroline is staying at the Mikaelson's," Marcel told her and Caroline shot him a warning glare. She knew Klaus wouldn't appreciate him sharing that information.

A look of surprise crossed the other blonde's face and she looked between Marcel and Caroline, "You know Klaus? He's really not as bad as he seems," the girl tried to reassure her with a laugh.

Caroline gave the woman a small look, "I can handle Klaus and his moods," she said before grabbing the shot and downing it.

"Yeah, he seems to be in one tonight. He's not as chatty as he normally is," the girl said with a shrug.

As Caroline tensed up, Enzo placed his hand on her back. He had a feeling she was about to do something that would cause a scene.

"He's here tonight, Cami?"

Nodding the girl looked over his shoulder and Caroline noticed Klaus sitting there, watching her and nursing a drink. As he placed the glass down, Cami sauntered over to him and he seemed to be a bit too friendly to her, which was probably due to Caroline's eyes being on him.

Grimacing she looked away and rolled her eyes. "He has no right to be mad at me," she mumbled under her breath, "he seems to have found his own distraction while I was gone."

Marcel smirked as he raised the shot to his mouth as if to say, 'you have no idea'.

As Klaus raised his glass, toasting her being there, Caroline had enough. Noticing there were some empty microphones and a karaoke machine Caroline pursed her lips and turned to Marcel, "Come on." Pulling him up to the stage Caroline clicked through the choices before coming upon the song she wanted.

As the intro to "Do I wanna know," came on she fixed the microphone and looked over at Marcel with a smirk before leaning into the microphone as she started to sing.

Have you got color in your cheeks?*

Do you ever get that fear that you can't shift

The type that sticks around like something in your teeth?

He watched as she smiled at Marcel as she continued to sing, only her eyes shifted to him, watching her intently, seething. 'Well, played, love,' he thought to himself. He could feel himself getting worked up, whether it was jealousy or the wolf in him wanting to claim her again, he had no idea, but whatever she was doing to him was working.

Are there some aces up your sleeve?

Have you no idea that you're in deep?

I dreamt about you nearly every night this week

How many secrets can you keep?

'Cause there's this tune I found that makes me think of you somehow and I play it on repeat

Until I fall asleep

Spilling drinks on my settee

It was when Marcel joined in that her eyes tore away from his, her hands crawled up her body and he growled as his protege removed his mic from the stand and brought his body closer to Caroline.

(Do I wanna know)

If this feeling flows both ways?

(Sad to see you go)

Was sort of hoping that you'd stay

(Baby we both know)

That the nights were mainly made for saying things that you can't say tomorrow day

As Klaus continued to watch Caroline move her body against Marcel's, he stood up and stalked closer to the stage, brushing past the bodies of those who were gyrating on the dance floor. The room was charged with thick sexual tension, or maybe it was just the heated stares shared by the two immortals. As Caroline sang on her own he felt an aching in his gums as he wanted to taste her.

Crawling back to you

Completely ignoring as Caroline and Marcel sang the next verses together, Klaus' gaze stayed on Caroline and if her scent of arousal was any indication, this game she was playing with Marcel at the expense of Klaus, was effecting her too.

Ever thought of calling when you've had a few?

'Cause I always do

Maybe I'm too busy being yours to fall for somebody new

Now I've thought it through

Crawling back to you

At this point, Caroline was playing a dangerous game, he watched as her hand's moved up her thighs, then along her sides and over her breasts, and as she sang Klaus knew the next verse was meant for him alone.

So have you got the guts?

Been wondering if your heart's still open and if so I wanna know what time it shuts

Simmer down and pucker up

I'm sorry to interrupt. It's just I'm constantly on the cusp of trying to kiss you

I don't know if you feel the same as I do

But we could be together if you wanted to

Without hesitation the Hybrid jumped up and onto the stage. Giving Marcel a warning look he grabbed Caroline's wrist and pulled her off stage as Marcel took over the singing.

Dragging her into a doorway he looked at her with dark eyes, taking note of the way her chest heaved. Closing in on her he placed his hand on her flushed cheek, "You made your point love," he muttered as Caroline pressed her body into his, causing the Hybrid to groan and push her up against the wall.

"What is with us with the hallways of bars?" Caroline asked under her breath. As the distant sound of Marcel singing began to fall away while she looked into her Hybrid's eyes, she saw a smirk form on his features. "I guess it's our thing."

"We don't have a thing," Klaus mirrored. His hands trailed up her body then back down, and he noticed the way her breathing hitched as his lips went to her neck. "You drive me crazy love…"

"I know, but you're not getting me tonight," she told him as she gently pushed him back. "You were mean this morning, and I forgive you, but you need to learn your lesson." Winking she then kissed his lower lip gently. "Besides, I promised Enzo I would take care of Alex. I didn't want to stay out that late."

With a sigh, Klaus rolled his eyes but nodded, "Fine, however tomorrow we are going to spend the entire day in bed, and I will tie you up if I need to."

Raising her eyebrows Caroline laughed and trailed her fingers along his jaw, "Kinky… I may hold you to that." With a soft kiss to his jaw Klaus pulled away, but didn't move his hands from her hips, "I promise, you will have the whole day with me tomorrow."

When he finally pulled away, Caroline started walking forward only for her to stop and place a hand to her heart as she fell into the wall, gasping for air.

Rushing to her side, Klaus gripped her body and began calling out to Marcel. "Love, what's wrong?" he asked desperately. His hands cradling her face as he watched the blonde writhing in pain as he held onto her, "Talk to me…" Biting into his hand he attempted to feed her, only for her to spit out his blood and shake her head.

"Katherine," she choked out.

"What about her?" Klaus asked, trying again to feed her she spat the blood out again.

"She's— She…" Screaming in anguish she crumpled in his arms, her body looking as if every bone was breaking. Then her heart stopped.

As Enzo ran in, Klaus glared up at him, "Where is Marcel?"

"He's clearing out the bar. What's wrong with her?" Enzo asked, bending down on his knees as he attempted to brush a piece of hair away from her face, Klaus shoved him away.

"You don't touch her!" The Hybrid roared, holding Caroline's lifeless body even closer to his person.

"What happened?" Enzo asked as he moved closer.

Klaus looked at the man and saw genuine concern in his eyes, but then again, who wouldn't care for someone like Caroline. "I don't know," he finally said, wincing at the way his voice cracked. "She told he she was about to go home, to check on Alex when—" he shook his head, "she just collapsed."

"The place is clear, I compelled everyone to leave," Marcel said as he came running in, only for his face to blanche as soon as he saw Caroline. "Shit. Alex. You were supposed to wait," he said to himself, but clearly not quietly enough.

The anger was palpable, and if Klaus wasn't holding Caroline he would've had Marcel against the wall, "You know what is wrong with her?!" He screamed.

"Uh, yeah." Marcel nervously rubbed the back of his neck, "The newest banshee has been chosen, an—"

But Marcel couldn't get another word out before Klaus looked down at Caroline and realized who Marcel was talking about. "Katerina…" Just when he thought he had been rid of her, just when everything was coming together for him, this happened.

AN:

Alright sorry for the wait. A lot of stuff has happened since I last posted, for those who don't follow me on tumblr, I actually broke my ankle and had surgery.

I hope you guys liked the chapter! I wanna thank Alex (klarolineepiclove) for ALWAYS being so supportive and amazing, and for her suggestion for the song Caroline and Marcel sang (BTW its by the arctic monkeys)!

Please review! I LOVE hearing what you guys think and where you think the story is going!

Ta-ta for now!

* lyrics from metro lyrics