Thankyou for the reviews. I have to agree with Starzee a Damon/Caroline/Klaus would definitely be interesting, probably extremely complicated too though. :)
The 'house' that Caroline and Damon were waiting in was a mess. There was hardly a ceiling and the beds that were there were covered in some questionable things. Caroline couldn't help but think it would be better to sleep in the mud. Klaus had been gone a while though and the pair of vampires were anxious. He could have run into a wolf and might be in trouble. Caroline was more worried about that than Damon. He only thought it would be a shame they wouldn't have the extra help.
They didn't hear footsteps but suddenly Klaus appeared in the door way. He had already gotten changed and was wearing something similar to human Klaus, this just had a dull coloured leather vest. Klaus was carrying more clothing, he handed some trousers, shirt and vest to Damon and the light blue, cloth dress was given to Caroline. They were both given leather shoes that you died together with a strap. Nothing like the quality of a modern day pair of shoes. Caroline, who was always conscious about her clothing choices, knew that she was going to struggle with this time period. She chose to be polite and nodded Klaus her gratitude. Damon, however, did not show his thanks to the original. The three gazed at each other waiting for someone to speak. Surprisingly, after taking a gulp, it was Caroline.
'Um... can you both leave then so I can change?' Even she knew she was being optimistic that the two of them would be gentlemen and leave. But she didn't realise just how bad the situation would get.
'I need to change to Barbie. Plus nothing I haven't seen before' Damon smirked. He was trying to be sexy but Caroline just stared at him in shock at him bringing up the past. It was then they both heard the rumble that was coming from Klaus.
'Please tell me Damon is just being a dick like always Caroline?' They could all tell that he was struggling to get the words out.
'Klaus... I... uh' Caroline didn't know what to do. She couldn't lie; she and Damon had been involved in the past. It still embarrassed Caroline that the whole thing was a way to get at Elena. She hated talking about it. She didn't have the chance to answer Klaus before Damon interrupted.
'Oh is the hybrid disappointed that Barbie's used goods. Shame I got there first'. Klaus looked ready to kill but was holding himself back at the news of Damon and Caroline. 'No hard feelings though mate' Damon added putting on a British accent. This pushed Klaus over the edge.
Caroline didn't have time to blink before the two were fighting on the floor. Klaus had tacked Damon into the 'wall' causing the whole house to shake. Caroline had been in a lot of scary situations, but the two most badass, in her opinion anyway, fighting each other was one of the worst. She was barely able to get out of the way before Damon retaliated. The two of them were in full vampire mode, well whilst Damon's eyes were a blood red, Klaus' were a golden yellow. It was like they didn't even realise was still there. It was only when she wasn't quick enough to move out of the way and the ploughed into her. Caroline yelped at the pain in her ribs from the contact. This snapped Klaus back to reality who saw Caroline laying next to them in pain, so he stopped. Unfortunately Damon was still in full vampire mode and snapped Klaus' neck.
Both vampires glanced in Klaus in shock. Damon had managed to get the jump on Klaus. Clearly he had underestimated how important Caroline was to the hybrid. Before she was a distraction, but now it appeared she was an actual weakness. Caroline didn't know what caused her actions but she suddenly tackled Damon and snapped his neck.
It was silent. Caroline was freaking out about how quiet it was and her actions. It could have been because she was protecting Klaus, but she realised she was angry and hurt with Damon, that's why she attacked him. Then she remembered what he had said. 'Used goods' she muttered to herself. Clearly her conscious had more capability of holding on to a grudge then she did.
Caroline realised she couldn't wait for the two of them to wake up. Luckily the clothes Klaus had brought her were undamaged. She was tired of people trying to control, but it never seemed they did it for her protection. The Salvatore's were protective over Elena because they loved her. It seemed to Caroline people tried to control her because they thought they could. Well she had had enough. She got changed, not worrying about the two passed out on the floor, and left the house as she called it. It was more of a shack or hut and was now in an even worse state then when the trio had first arrived. She paused outside and listened to her surroundings. She could hear laughter and a girl singing not too far away. She followed the noise shocked at who she came across at the lake.
Caroline was shocked to see a human Rebakah laughing and joking whilst throwing rocks into the lakes with a young boy. This must have been Klaus's younger brother Henrik. The young boy looked happy, it hurt Caroline to think about the fact he was going to die. That is unless Klaus realised he was alive and wanted him to stay that way. Could Caroline let him? It would change too much. But I can determine whether a young boy lives or dies. His death will be on me. Caroline shook the thoughts from her head and before she could change her mind, stepped out into the clearing.
'Rebekah' The young boy commented as he was first to spot the other young blonde. She was similar to Rebekah, but looked frightened for some reason. Caroline was frightened but more nervous than anything.
Rebekah turned around and smiled at the young girl. This caused Caroline to frown. The blonde original had been nothing but horrible to Caroline in the past, well the future.
'Hello there is everything alright?' Rebekah questioned. She seemed concerned about the terrified looking blonde. Something unfortunate must have happened to the girl. She was too innocent looking to be a menace. Rebekah and Henrik were probably the most trusting in the village though.
'Hi, I think I need help?' Caroline decided the best thing was to pretend she didn't remember anything, hopefully this would reduce the amount of questions she would have to ask.
'Oh you poor thing, what has happened' Rebekah questioned. Henrik looked at Caroline curiously. She did seem lost but there was something else. She looked sad.
'You look sad' he commented. Caroline was shocked that he had spoken to her. He wasn't hiding behind Rebekah anymore. Clearly the young boy had picked up the bravery gene from one of his brothers.
'Urmm... do I?' Caroline really didn't know how to react. 'I remember my name buts that all. I have no idea where I am'. Caroline was quite the actress. If she hadn't become a vampire she would have considered acting as a career.
'Oh dear how unfortunate. My name is Rebekah and this is my younger brother Henrik. You can come home with us if you want and we will try to help you as much as we can?' Caroline couldn't believe how polite the original had been as a human.
Suddenly they heard the loud amused voices approaching them. When the brothers emerged they all stood frozen at the beauty in front of them. Caroline smiled timidly. She imagined it would be more difficult trying to convince the brothers for help. This was confirmed by the narrowing of both Finn and Elijah's eyes. Caroline took a step back trying to keep up the act she didn't know them.
'It's alright Caroline. These are my brothers, they will not hurt you'. Rebekah placed a hand on Caroline's arm trying to comfort her, only Caroline froze. The human couldn't hurt her, but Caroline had always been scared of Rebekah. The first time the met she had snapped Caroline's neck. Henrik ran over to Klaus, who lifted the young boy into the air before dropping him to the ground and ruffling his hair. Clearly they were close. It must have killed Klaus when Henrik died. I can't imagine the pain he must have felt. Caroline was jealous of the bonds the siblings had. Thats why she always tried to be close to Bonnie. Neither had siblings, but Caroline relied on her friendship with Bonnie, more than Bonnie did with Caroline.
'Who's this Rebekah?' Elijah questioned sternly.
'She's a beautiful thing, what's your name love?' It was weird hearing Klaus' name for her come from Kol's lips.
'Really Kol? Very charming. Excuse my brother. My name is Niklaus and yours?' Niklaus had been moving towards Caroline, but Caroline was comforted rather than frightened by this.
'Caroline'. Niklaus gently took her hand and brought it to his lips. Caroline could hear Kol huffing behind Niklaus but was too caught in his gaze to look away.
'Caroline, these are my other brothers Finn, Elijah and Kol' Henrik said excitedly. The boy clearly cared for all his siblings.
'She has lost her memory and only knows her name. I'm taking her home with us because it is the right thing to do. Mother would want to help'. Finn looked ready to argue with Rebekah, but ever the diplomat Elijah interrupted.
'Well we best be moving then, it will not be long until it is dark. Follow us young Caroline'. She did.
It was dark in the hut and Klaus had to blink a few times to get his bearings. He could feel a dull pain in his neck. Pain was something he wasn't use to, no one was ever able to hurt him. He looked to the side and saw Damon unconscious on the ground. The last thing Klaus remembered was hearing a soft gasp, but then there was just blackness. Maybe he and Damon had snapped each other's neck at the same time. But then where was Caroline?
Damon woke up and noticed the original was staring at him questioningly. Both were confused. It was only when Damon remembered snapping Klaus' neck that his eyes widened in shock and fear. The original could easily kill him. Damon needed that fight though. A bitterness had been filling inside him for a while for a number of reasons, but seeing Klaus interacted with his Caroline he couldn't take anymore. But Damon couldn't explain the pain he felt in his neck.
Both quickly jumped up ready to attack the other if they moved. 'What have you done with Caroline?' Klaus growled. He wasn't able to tolerate the vampire anymore. One wrong move and Klaus would kill him.
Damon glanced around, noticing it was dark and there was no Caroline. 'Urmm.. I don't know. I snapped your neck, and she attacked me. That's all I remember'.
'I'm not surprised she attacked you. She didn't do it for me. I imagine, judging by the hurt on her face, she didn't like your comment of 'used goods'. I'm sure used is exactly what Caroline feels you done to her. You better explain it to me before I tear you limb from limb to get my answer!' Klaus didn't want to know the details, but he needed to. No matter how much it would possibly hurt. Would Caroline like Damon again now her and Tyler are over?
'I regret it okay, I've just never told her that. When I came to mystic falls my emotions were off, and Caroline was close with Elena. I knew it would annoy Stefan, so I 'dated' Caroline, but I was really compelling and feeding from her'.
'She was your human blood bag?!' Klaus was furious now. After giving Caroline his blood and she fell asleep he watched Tyler's bite heal. There were however scares underneath the mark that Klaus didn't understand. Now he did. Damon's information didn't make him calm down.
'Don't act all high and mighty. I bet you've done the same to plenty of girls. I didn't know what she was like. I didn't care. There was other reasons, but I'm never telling you them. So suck it up. We need to find Caroline before she walks into trouble like she always does'.
Klaus struggled, but did manage to calm down. He was furious with Damon. However for the moment it wouldn't hurt having the two of them look for her. Especially if knowing Caroline she had looked for his family. Klaus wouldn't be able to get her, Damon was his only choice. The two left the hut and Klaus led them towards town.
"So you have no idea about your previous life?" Caroline was being questioned by Esther whilst Mikael glared at her. She could tell that he was disliked by Klaus and even Rebekah and Henrik were conscious of their father. Caroline wondered if the three of them realised how they would shift whenever Mikael moved, always making sure they were at the furthest point away from the head of the family. Elijah and Finn seemed to try and spread themselves out as if they were trying to reduce the vast gap between Mikael and the three siblings.
"I find that heard to believe my dear. You clearly a women of age, you could not have forgotten so much". Caroline had never met the vampire when he came to mistake falls, but those who did were scared of him, now Caroline could see why.
She gulped and shifted nervously. She couldn't change her story now so she would just have to stick it out, she couldn't cave under the pressure. "I'm afraid I have. I am not aware of how I have come to be this way. I just need some help, maybe you could direct me to someone?" Caroline was trying her best to not use modern language, she was already an outsider, not trusted. She wanted to get out as soon as possible, despite the fact they were all human, it didn't stop her from being terrified.
"Yes I agree you need help. I often consult the local healer Ayana, she lives not far from here. One of my sons can take you too her". Esther seemed eager to get Caroline out of the house. Whether it was for Caroline's protection or her own she didn't know.
"Mother, what is so wrong with having Caroline stay with us?" Rebekah thought she would get along well with the younger blonde. She really needed some female company.
"No Rebekah. We do not know if we can trust her. I will not here another word of it. Niklaus make yourself useful for once and take Caroline to Ayana". Mikael snapped. Clearly this was not to be discussed.
"Yes father, please follow me Caroline". Klaus practically ran from the hut, Caroline not far behind him.
They hadn't been walking for long, neither speaking due to nerves, when a hand grabbed Caroline's wrist. She was taken off guard having been thinking over what to say to the human Klaus. She was pulled around to face an angry Damon. Crap I forgot they would wake up!
Human Klaus was quick to react and had a sword up to Damon's throat before either could react.
