Hey everyone, so sorry for the delay, kinda had a case of writers block!

I'd like to thank everyone once again for supporting this story! It makes me sooooo happy, and encourages me so much to keep writing! and the reviews actually help alot, they give me great ideas for future chapters. I just hope that people are enjoying the story (even if its quite depressing at times).

Well, here's chapter 4!

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Is vengeance ever just?

Can it fill the voids that have been moulded by pain?

And if it can, are those voids filled with happiness? Or hatred?

These questions had once spiralled into Caroline's head.

How could they not?

Only a year ago, she was your typical teenager. All that ever truly worried her was finding a hot new boyfriend, getting good grades in school and trying to compete with Elena. But when she became a vampire everything completely changed, everything became a fight for her life, for the life of others, and most importantly a fight for her future, which lead her to become the strong and independent woman she was today.

But through all the mist of fighting to stay alive, she became wrapped up in the battle against Klaus which consisted of all the missions to take him down, all the plans of vengeance.

At first, when she hadn't meet him yet it had been easy to see him as only the pure evil being that Elena and Bonnie described, it had been even hard to imagine him as anything other than the cruel man everyone made him out to be which was why it was easy to go along with the acts of revenge that would allow them to finally get rid of him, to finish him off once and for all. She never thought twice about it, it was what he deserved.

Then came the day she lay dying in her bed only to be saved by none other then the devil himself. That day she had seen him in a different light. He had still been an evil being in her eyes but she had realized that he wasn't completely heartless and pure evil. There was good in him, buried deep inside his soul, it had shined through to her, she had seen the humanity that had twinkled threw his hard and stern eyes, that surprisingly had been anything but dark and monstrous that night.

That night.

The night that would forever stay engraved in her mind.

Merely a night if you thought about it, only short moments consisted in the late hours of a day that held the power to change her whole perceptive of a so called monster or better yet the world she was surrounded in. Maybe that was the night, she finally opened her eyes and saw things for what they really were, she saw the reasons to fight for her eternal life, and she saw what the world could really offer her.

As the encounters progressed, she saw more and more good, more humanity lurking behind his darkness, it lead her to start questioning these actions of vengeance that her friends tried so desperately to accomplish. She was convinced it would change everyone in a very negative way, she was convinced these thoughts of hatred were slowly ruining them, she suddenly saw all the wrong in what they were doing but she understood she had to protect her friends, they were priority.

But now.

Priority was vengeance. Questions against the act never came like they once had.

Because now, one thing was clear.

She had to kill Silas.

Better yet, she wanted to, even if that meant voids in her soul created by pain would be tarnished by all things she wasn't.


Stefan's eyes were glued to the blonde who sat across from him, in the Mikaelson mansion. He saw that she was miles away, lost in her troubled thoughts. He immediately assumed they were thoughts drowning in sorrow and hatred but to his complete surprise a small smile had suddenly appeared on her face.

Maybe she was recalling a happy memory with her mother?

Yes. That must be it. thought Stefan warily.

As fast as the smile had appeared it quickly faded away only to be replaced by a transparent expression that projected all the anger she directed to Silas.

He couldn't let his bubbly best friend lose herself to these thoughts that amplified her fury. He had to find a way to convince her that this wasn't the path she should take, that this wasn't the solution, that this wouldn't cease the pain, and most importantly that it wouldn't satisfy her growing anger.

But how could he do so? Wasn't that the million dollar question?

Stefan knew he had to try to talk to her when Klaus wasn't near but he would not shy away from telling Klaus exactly what he thought on the matter even if he knew in the end he'd have to get her alone (without Klaus' interference) so that she'd actually listen to him or at least consider the things he thought needed to be said, because Klaus absolutely believed in revenge. He saw no wrong in the matter. It was simply an act of punishing for those who disappointed him which is exactly why he had to get Caroline alone and try to get through to her before they went through with their crazy plan that had yet to be discussed. He had to find a way to make Caroline and maybe even Klaus understand that these actions would cause her more pain than good. He just had to, before it as too late, before his best friend would truly be lost.

Klaus stood at the far end of the room, pouring himself a glass of scotch and also analyzing everything that was taking place between the two silent vampires that sat in his living room. He could see the conflicted expression the youngest Salvatore wore, he also saw the anger and pain that Caroline was trying to hide from them both. He clenched his tumbler hard within his grip almost to a point where it would shatter, the thought alone that someone had hurt her so much infuriated him.

He just wanted to fix her, to ease her pain, to make it all go away.

Ironic isn't it? The one who excelled at causing pain and enjoyed breaking those around him would do just about anything to take this little vampires away, maybe that was why he was determined to help her get her revenge, it was the closest thing to easing her pain that he could think of. He knew Stefan would eventually interfere in their plans to take Silas down; he knew he did not want Caroline to be the one to kill him but she deserved her revenge, not only would it ease her pain but It would also honour her mother, it would make her feel so much better.

Why couldn't Stefan understand that?

It would give her a satisfaction that only revenge could bring and he would see to it that Caroline got what she deserved. She would be the one to end Silas, with or without Stefan's approval.

It was what was best for her.


Bonnie stared at the floor as Damon tried to call Stefan for what felt like the thousand time.

"Straight to voice mail, again! " he growled.

Elena slowly got to her feet, leaving a tired looking Matt on the couch, and rested her hand on Damon's shoulder.

"What would Klaus want with him?" she murmured in a worried tone.

Bonnie lifted her gaze, her eyes hardening. "The better question is, what does he want with her?"

Both vampires whipped their heads towards her, waiting for her to continue.

"He wouldn't force them to go with him, he's trying to win Caroline over, isn't he?"

Damon rubbed his temples, as a quick realization dawned on him. "They went willingly."

"Then they must be at the Mikaelson mansion, Lets go." said Matt, eagerly.

"Sit down and calm yourself, I'll be going to investigate, alone." he emphasized on the word alone, making it clear that it wasn't up for discussion, he needed to have a one on one conversation with his little brother, to whip some sense in him and in Caroline for that matter, but it needed to be done by him and him alone, that was if they were even at the mansion of course.

Elena scoffed. "You can't be serious, we're all going."

Matt nodded in agreement, and approached them both. "There's no way you're going alone."

His expression turned blank, his eyes slightly darkening. "Stay here, I'll be back soon. " with that said he turned to go only to be restrained by hands that gripped his upper biceps, he let out a sigh.

"Elena-

"Let him go ." said Bonnie, who was quite certain Stefan and Caroline's whereabouts were precisely where Matt had predicted.

Matt and Elena stared at her in shock, until Elena rolled her eyes.

"Yeah sure Bonnie, we'll just send Damon off to Klaus because we know how very fond he is of him."

Bonnie let out a deep breath. "You can't be near Stefan right now, Elena." You slept with his brother, and broke his heart. is what she wanted to add but simply couldn't.

The Brunette before her slowly let her hands drop to her side and looked down at her feet.

"Your right, I didn't even consider- " she stopped abruptly, unable to continue.

Soft fingers gently lifter her chin up, they slowly began to stroke her cheek.

"It will fine, I'll be fine. Just let me go talk to my brother. I'll get him and Caroline back home safely in no time." his blue eyes shined, as he gave her a half smile which she did not return.

"I'm still going. " said a determined Matt, he could still help Caroline! He needed to know she was safe. The last time he had seen her, she looked completely broken, so fragile, he couldn't get that image out of his head. He was sure it would slowly drive him mad to just sit her while he knew where she was, and he knew he could do something to help her or at least try. She would have done the same for him without a dough, He needed to be there for her.

Damon turned to give him a glare that clearly stated that he thought he was an idiot.

"I'll be back. " he said while he slowly let his grip fall from Elena's face and lead himself to the door

"Make sure, Bus boy over here stays out of my way."

He threw Elena one last reassuring look before exiting.


Caroline rested her head against her hand as she sat at the antique looking grand table, Stefan and Klaus were seated at her side. They were suppose to start planning on how to take Silas down but Stefan and Klaus had been discussing an "important matter" as Stefan had putt which was if she should be involved or not in the plans of revenge, and as in discussion she meant two angry men practically yelling at each other and occasionally throwing a death threat here and there.

Stefan was completely against her involvement, obviously, while Klaus encouraged it. She knew since Klaus was on her side she'd get her chance to kill Silas and finally get her revenge, which is why she stayed quiet while they growled at each other. There wasn't really a point and trying to reason with Stefan, his mind was set.

So why try? Why jump into a argument you had zero chances of winning?

In honesty she did understood Stefan's concerns but he still had no right to try and make decisions for her, it wasn't his call to make, besides even when she tried butting into the conversation (to try and calm down both aggravated supernatural beings) they both continued as if they hadn't heard her, which left her to sit back and hope that their argument would soon end, without anyone getting hurt that is.

"If you care for her as you say you do, don't let her do this. " said a very upset Stefan.

A half smirk danced across the hybrids lips. "It's because I care that I'm helping her, mate."

Caroline groaned into her hand. "Will you both stop talking about me like I'm not here!"

Both men ignored her once again, to her growing annoyance, and continued eagerly.

"You don't care. " sneered Stefan. "You're just trying to benefit yourself."

Klaus' smirking face turned into a dangerous glare. If looks could kill Stefan would surely be dead.

This is going too far. thought Caroline. It's time to put an end to this before Klaus goes into psychopath mode and kills Stefan.

"Stop. " she said loudly. "Just Stop. Your both being ridiculous!"

She turned to glare at Stefan. "Stop trying to control me. I know you mean well but this is my decision and mine only. "

Her gaze then fixed on Klaus. "And you! Is it possible for you to have a conversation with someone without threatening to kill them or pull out their organs? "

The smirk re appeared on his face while Stefan frowned.

"Now." she continued. "The plans simple really. Klaus holds Silas down long enough for me to ripe his heart out or stake him or spray him with some magical poison potion or whatever it is that kills him and gets the job done. "

Klaus' laugher echoed across the dim room. Stefan's frown increased.

She huffed in annoyances and crossed her arms.

"I'm afraid your little plan will have to be modified, slightly. " said a teasing Klaus. "But I do appreciate your creativity. "

She rolled her eyes but couldn't help the little smile that fell on her lips.

"Caroline." said a very serious voice, who clearly didn't find their current predicament amusing at all.

She croaked her head to the side, and looked at Stefan with a raised eyebrow.

"Yes?"

He leaned in closer, while his eyes stayed very serious. "Silas is a monster. We don't even know what he's truly capable of, there might be consequences to the one who kills-

"I do know what he's capable of." she said firmly.

How could she possibly forget?

"I've seen it first hand." her voice went down to a fragile whisper. Her eyes filled with a now familiar agony.

Klaus clenched the table while shooting Stefan an angry glare as to say: Nice going idiot!

Stefan reached his hand to the side to place it over hers,trying to comfort her while Klaus abruptly shot up to his feet.

"Seems like your brother has graced us with his presence, do come in Damon."

A dark figure emerged from behind the big wooden door, he walked into the room with a confident stance.

"Hello Klaus. Nice place you got here. " He nodded towards Stefan and Caroline as to say hello.

Caroline took a deep breath in to steady herself before looking up.

"What are you doing here?"

Damon walked over to the table and sat across from her. "Glad to see you too blondie. Try calling Elena will you? She's been worried sick."

Before she could answer, Klaus sat back down and gave Damon a glare. "I don't appreciate those who barge in uninvited."

"Consider it a surprise visit." said a cocky Damon. "I have a few things to discuss with my brother and blondie over here." his gaze locked on Stefan, who quickly removed his hands from the blonde seated beside him and caught his older brothers gaze head on.

Caroline gulped down nervously, and looked between both tense brothers who were glaring at each other for reasons she wished she didn't know. Before she could think up something to say to ease the situation Klaus spoke up in an amused tone.

"Looks like Elena finally made her choice." that remarked caused the brothers to focus their glares on him and it caused Caroline's eyes to widen in shock.

The nerve of that moronic and senseless Hybrid!

"Personally I think she made the wrong choice. "

Caroline all but slapped her forehead in frustration as Damon shot up from the table in fury and pulled out a stake from the pocket of his jeans.

This course of action caused Klaus to laugh while remaining comfortably in his seat. "A wooden stake? I thought we've been over this, it can't kill me."

"No but it can still hurt you." he growled.

Caroline slowly got up, and placed her hands on her hips.

"That's enough." she groaned. "Will you all just stop all this fighting and arguing!"

Stefan also rose. "She's right, put it down Damon." he gestured towards the stake.

Damon let out a sharp laugh. "You both are siding with him now?"

Stefan shook his head and Caroline rolled her eyes.

"He's helping me take Silas down, okay? And Stefan agreed to help too."

Damon's eyes widened. "You can't be serious!"

Klaus, the only one left sitting, let out a sigh. "Caroline wants revenge and I can help her get it efficiently without going through with a plan that has more chances of failing then succeeding."

Damon's eyes penetrated his brothers'. "You're really going along with this?"

Instead of telling his older brother his truthful opinion and intentions on the matter at hand, he nodded.

"Yes I am."

"Well now that everything is cleared up, leave." There was a dangerous tone in Klaus' voice.

Damon threw the stake on the table in complete anger and veered around to leave but before he did he caught Caroline's gaze. "Do call Elena, Caroline; she deserves to know your safe." The words he spoke were innocent enough but the tone he used clearly stated that he very disappointed in her, it caused Caroline to look at her hands and feel extremely guilty.

Stefan, who looked to be fuming also rounded the corner to make his leave, Caroline gave him a sad smile as if to ask if he needed her but he firmly shook his head and left.

As she was left alone with Klaus in the large room she signed in frustration and brushed a few blonde curls behind her ear.

"You didn't have to say the things you did."

Klaus got to his feet so that they were now eyed level. "Damon deserves far worse than a few insults."

She gazed back into his intense blue orbs. "Stefan doesn't."

He smiled. "He did steal my family, if I might remind you."

Her lips curved slightly, but she managed to hide her smile. "I have to call Elena, goodnight Klaus."

He leaned into to her, while inhaling her sweet scent. "Sleep well, Caroline."

Sorry for the boring filler chapter! Next chapters graduation, so things just might get interesting ;)

Oh yeah! I probably should have mentioned this before but this story is rated m for violence, not necessary smut but who knows what might happen aha.

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