Hey darlings,
I have a few things to say; the main one is I'm EXTREMELY sorry for this very long awaited update of this story. Reasons being that firstly I struggled for ages with an idea for this chapter but as I have said previously this story wasn't planned and Im a spontaneous writer rather than a planner. For that im sorry but thanks for the continued reviews and support. :) I LOVE YOU ALL MY #KCFAMILY. xoxoxo I hope this chapter is to your liking if not tell me and I will do my best to make it better. A thank you goes to writer CrazyChicke for your helpful input into this chapter. You're the best Lyndall!
Chapter 4:
Caroline woke to the now familiar sounds and smells of New Orleans; the ebb & flo of Jazz of the French Quarter, the sweet earthy scents carried on by the wind from the bayou & the whispered incantations of witches in Lafayette cemetery. However familiar Nolans had become in the two or so days she had been here she had woken in an unfamiliar bedroom looking out over an unfamiliar view of...well? what she could only assume as being an estate of some kind. The blonde sat up in the four poster bed she now occupied, rubbing her eyes to take in a better mental picture. Her eyes swept over perfectly manicured lawns and gardens that stretched a little beyond what the eye could see, complete with its own small lake. The house must be just as grand a scale with its high ceilinged walls, stunning landscape artworks and its dark stained hardwood floors if the bedroom she was in was any indication. It had a cold yet warm & inviting feel to it.
Suddenly Caroline found herself remembering the events that led her here in this bed of which she was wearing next to nothing except the sheets that clung to her petite form. She and Klaus had made complete happy idiots of themselves last night at the somewhat short lived masquerade ball, the dirty dancing under the moonlight, the drinking at Rousseau's bar where Klaus introduced her to a friend of his; the barmaid Cami and the cherry on top was the SEX! Admittedly the BEST she had ever had. Klaus' strength and passion last night made every nerve in her body feel like it was burning red hot like fire and ice cold at the same time it was unlike anything she had experienced before. In fact just thinking about it made her body break out in goose-bumps and spine tingling. She rolled over and inhaled the scent of his pillow; a mixture of aftershave and bourbon filling her with that same desire she had felt from the moment she saw him play piano.
A satisfied smile graced her lips as she spotted Klaus coming out of the ensuite bathroom. 'Morning sleepy head' Klaus greeted as he crouched down to taste her lips, Caroline closed her eyes and returned his kiss 'Morning' she mumbled as she stretched out. 'So what are we going to do today, I've seen the French quarter, bourbon street, Rousseau's Bar & Miss Lillie's what's left?' she asked not wanting to waste a minute of her last days. Klaus paused for a moment and appeared to be deep in thought when the bedroom door burst open; it was Elijah closely followed by Marcel 'Brother?' the tone in his voice told Klaus a matter needed his immediate attention.
A small gasp escaping her mouth as she swiftly pulled the sheets closer to her chest almost passed he chin. 'Please excuse the intrusion Miss Forbes,' Elijah apologised with a slight nod, being a man of decency he completely ignored the state of Caroline's undress behind the covers. Marcel on the other hand seemed intrigued and impressed with Klaus latest achievement of bedding a human girl of such calibre. Klaus seemed to notice Marcel's wondering eye and stepped instinctively in front, blocking Caroline from view like he was an animal guarding its domain. 'Lets take this conversation elsewhere shall we?' Klaus gestured for the men to exit the room out into the compounds courtyard below. 'Wont be long love, why don't you run a bath' a suggestive smirk clearly visible on his face, Caroline simply blushed sweeping her loose blonde curls behind her ear. Caroline gathered up the sheets around her body unlatched the door and stepped out onto the landing quietly in hopes that she could eavesdrop on the hushed conversation the three men were having.
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COMPOUND COURTYARD:
'Alright 'lijah whats so important that you had to disturb me and Caroline?' he grunted as he paced back and forth, not bothering to look up from the ground. 'Well brother' Elijah began but Marcel spoke up 'that girl, is what's up, there's been rumblings within the quarter that a human girl is...how should I put this delicately...your bed fellow'. Klaus seemed to be getting a little more agitated as the conversation continued on 'What's your point Marcellus?' Klaus asked glaring at him. 'His point brother, is that your enemies seem to think this Caroline Forbes is the key to your undoing, the girl could be in danger'. Klaus just shrugged it off 'Are you suggesting I let her go? No one in this world supernatural or otherwise is a match for three original vampires; You, me & Rebekah can protect her'.
Both Elijah and Marcel knew going into this conversation with Klaus was practically futile; he rarely if ever listened to anybody. 'Nicklaus this place is no friend to the humans that reside here or outside Louisiana nor is it much of a safe haven for the supernatural entities that call it home, she cannot hope to survive an ambush from any of them, should they discover she has ties with you they will surely kill her just-' Elijah began but was silenced by Klaus hand 'I think you underestimate Caroline, gentlemen'. The rest of the conversation was suddenly drowned out by running water but not before she heard something about Evie, Katherine Pierce. Caroline whipped around, a kind faced woman with dark skin & hair in plain dress clothes emerged from the ensuite bathroom 'My apologies Miss I didn't mean to scare you, Master Mikaelson sent me to run your bath' she explained bowing her head slightly as she left the room. 'If there's anything else you need miss, just ring the servants hall for me, name's Evie Bennett' she smiled. 'Bennett? As in Bennett witches of Mystic Falls those Bennett's?' completely taken aback considering the only known relatives/ancestors Bonnie knew of originated in Salem not New Orleans but Caroline had learnt over the years NOTHING was outside of the realm of possibility anymore. 'Yes Miss, How do think Bonnie got that prediction? she said giving a sweet yet slightly sinister smile sending shivers up Caroline's spine. 'Why would you do that? Give Bonnie a prediction to give to me?'
'Your destined for more in this world than you know Caroline, Master Mikaelson has not always been the kindest of souls but with you as a light to guide him and be by his side, many lives will be spared and peace will be restored to all factions within this city, there is a darkness to him that not even he knows exists' she finished. Caroline was speechless for a minute or two trying to digest all this information and rewording it in her head in attempt to make sense of it. No such luck. 'Enjoy your bath Miss' Evie said promptly left leaving Caroline to soak herself in the now bubble filled marble bath and mull over all she had just heard from the men and Evie. 'W-Wait!' Caroline cried after her but Evie didn't return. What a day. The blonde thought And its only 9am. 'Having fun there are you Caroline?' Klaus said eyeing her. Caroline was bought out of her not so relaxing trance at the sound of his voice and smiled at him. 'Is that champagne? I could use some of that right now' noticing the bottle & two champagne flutes in his hands. She sighed heavily sinking further into the bath. 'Something wrong love? You seem somewhat tense considering you're in a marble bath with bubbles and scented candles, I would think that makes ones' troubles disappear' he said teasing Caroline's exposed collar bone with his touch, Caroline's body curled away, her cheeks flushed pink as a small smile crept onto her face, her collarbone Klaus discovered last night was one of her many tickle spots. 'You know I heard once that a bath is more effective for relaxation when its shared' he winked at her.
Caroline laughed as she took a sip from her glass. 'Well if that's what you've heard I think you better prove it'. So Klaus stripped off in all his glory and slid in behind Caroline and she instinctively leaned her back against his chest and he immediately started to softly caress her skin with the sponge and trail kisses down her neck. A small moan of ecstasy escaped her.'Tell me what bothers you love?' Caroline was silent enjoying the feeling of being pampered like this before deciding to recount the conversation she had had with Evie and his conversation with his brother & Marcel in the courtyard, quickly apologising for eavesdropping. Klaus just took her in his arms and gave her a gentle squeeze putting her instantly at ease again. 'That's just Evie playing games with you love, she's a bit of trickster that young one' he chuckled at the thought, he had saved Evie from the streets when her mother had fallen ill and died. Caroline turned her head leaving him with a feathery kiss before stepping out of the tub. 'Leaving me already?' Klaus sighed sarcastically. 'Cant stay here all day' she called from the bedroom. 'Im going to go see Evie down in the servants hall to find out more about this so called prophecy' she replied. 'Very well then, but don't take her too seriously, she's a little bit mad sometimes' Klaus advised. 'She once told me I would fall on my knees to a strong & mighty queen whom I would also stand with as equals'. The blonde just giggled and headed off in search of the servants hall.
SERVANTS HALL: mid-day
Caroline made her way through a maze of corridors and rooms she hadn't yet seen & passing servants that resembled scurrying mice. She was a very curious being Caroline; she just couldn't help herself she was curious about everything. Finally she came to a staircase leading down to the servants hall and the kitchens. 'Evie? Are you h-?' she called looking left and right before coming almost nose to nose with a familiar face...Piercing chocolate brown eyes and that very same half smirk half smile. 'Katherine? What are YOU doing here?' Caroline shrieked almost choking on her own words. Her eyes wide with shock. 'Wow! Is that how a Miss Mystic would greet people?' Caroline just rolled her eyes at her, Katherine just made a face back 'Its nice to see you too little me' Katherine continued in that ever so Katherine-esque sarcasm way. 'im nothing like you Katherine!' the blonde huffed. 'I beg to differ sweetie, lurking in places you don't belong, asking questions, & falling for the wrong men' Caroline glared at her and just pursed her lips, 'Honey I invented that, you might wanna try a new look, its not attractive on a girl your age' the brunette sniggered. Katherine and Caroline had a fair bit of history, Katherine had once attempted to kill Caroline & turn her into a vampire just for fun, but failed when Damon of all people stopped her with a snap of the neck...mainly on Elena's request but still he did it.
'So what brings you to this particular corner of the world?' Katherine asked grabbing a wine glass and a bottle of what could have been either blood or wine or blood laced wine. 'I don't have to explain myself to YOU'. 'Ooh little care bear's gotta mouth on her now, hmm, im impressed' her eyebrows raised taking a sip from the glass. 'Im looking for Evie Bennett, IF YOU MUST KNOW!'. 'You know something Caroline, I think you & I could have been great friends if I turned you'. 'Please telling me you're joking! You're a monster Katherine! You tried to kill me, my friends, & you messed with Stefan & Damon's heads' she hissed. 'Yeah, good times huh' she paused to take another gulp of wine 'And judging by your taste in men here and back in Mystic Falls id say monsters were your type'. God Katherine could be cryptic sometimes. 'What's that supposed to mean?'. 'Lets just say-' she began before Evie interrupted 'its like I told you Miss, Master Mikaelson has darkness inside him, but with you that darkness is turned to light'.
'Katherine could you give me and Miss Forbes a minute alone?' Katherine begrudgingly left taking another bottle of something out of the fridge with her. The blonde made herself comfortable on a stool before having Evie pour some tea and continue. 'I gave Bonnie that prediction of your future here with Master Mikaelson and flooded both your minds with each other for the soul purpose that you would meet, as I knew you would'. 'But why? why trick me into coming here? Is my connection with him even real or did you force that too!' Caroline asked angrily, frustrated tears filling her eyes. She had been in New Orleans for all of five seconds and now her future, destiny, her whole life whatever you want to call it was just one giant proverbial puzzle turned upside down. 'Oh no miss, your connection to Master Mikaelson is quite real, magic cannot force the heart to feel a certain way it affects ones mind, rules of magic over centuries state as much'. Caroline rubbed her temples, she felt a headache coming on. Caroline was so exhausted she decided to retreat to Klaus' bedroom which was now hers as well since Klaus asked her to stay with him. It was a while before Klaus came and joined her, he moved into the bed close to Caroline, wrapping an arm around her, 'Goodnight Caroline'. She just cuddled into him, knowing this is where she was supposed to be even if it didn't make much sense as to why but As the saying goes, everything will look better in the morning.
That's what I have for now, Im sorry it took me so long to write this and im still adding to it this story, I changed the direction of this chapter so many times just ask writer Crazychicke. I was again over complicating things almost to the point of giving up but that as you all know well, THATS NOT THE KCER WAY! Am I right! Anyways thanks for your patience and I hope you like. Again reviews are extremely appreciated at this point and all Ideas are too if you have any send them to me by review or DM. Love you all. xoxoxox Till later darlings.
Nat.
