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Everybody had dressed up perfectly for the occasion; the night of the ball had come.
The women had bought the most beautiful and expensive dresses; looking so exquisite, especially Caroline who was in the dress Klaus had given her.
She was also wearing the necklace and bracelet as he requested.
There was a sudden knock on the front door; her heart felt like it was racing (Well it would have been if she was alive).
She rushed down the stairs in a princess-like manner, trying not to miss a step; she was so nervous she couldn't balance. Then, she hesitantly twisted the golden door knob, opened the white door to see a man wearing a black tux; handsome and smart. He was perfect.
He gawped at the vision in front of his eyes; she was stunning and so beautiful, he felt like his heart was going to explode, his mouth was dry and he couldn't speak properly, "Caroline -" Klaus looked into her deep green eyes, he was rudely interrupted with a panicked voice.
"You hate it, I know it's my hair, my make-up…" Caroline looked to the floor, unable to finish her sentence.
"You look beautiful," he took her hand into his, then raised it to his lips and kissed it gently. Caroline looked back up until their eyes met, smiling at him with such gratefulness.
Klaus may be a killer and evil, but he was always truthful. Caroline appreciated this enormously; it was one of the qualities she loved about him. This is why she knew she couldn't argue with him and just let herself believe that she did look beautiful; it must be true if he says so. "Are you ready?" Caroline took a deep breath and nodded, he wrapped her arm into his and he led her to the long black limousine that was waiting outside with a chauffeur (who was compelled to just drive and leave them alone).
Caroline was fidgeting in her seat, "Are you sure we should do this? I mean, what will people say? Elena hasn't even spoken to me for days, I guess Damon told her about what happened the other week."
"Do you really care about what others think? Or are you that ashamed of me?" Klaus let go of her hand, his heart closed back up and went cold, just like his fists. Caroline looked the other way and started moving closer to the window. "I think it might be best if we didn't do this. Like you said before, it's too complicated."
Tears welled in Caroline's eyes but she refused to cry; especially in front of him. "I guess… Stop the car," Caroline's voice started to break and she couldn't help but let a tear escape; she was still looking out of the window, "Now!"
Klaus compelled the driver to stop, "Stop here." Caroline quickly opened the door and ran out into the warm breeze, the hybrid followed her, "Caroline I'm sorry…"
"No! You're not allowed to be sorry! This is my fault, I shouldn't have told you to stay. I started this," Caroline's soft shouting turned to strong whispers, "I'm going to finish it."
"You don't mean that love. We can sort this out, we just need time. Yes it will be hard and complicated but…" Klaus couldn't find the right words to finish his sentence; he never had to make-up with someone except his family. He only had to rip the others hearts out or rip off their heads.
"No matter what we decide to do, it will always be." Caroline walked over to Klaus; these were the exact words he was trying to find. "Do you still think it's a bad idea? This was your idea remember…" she seemed to let a little grin slip out.
"We're going to be late," A slight smirk appeared on his face for a second, then it became serious again, "But it is going to be hard, love. If things get too much for you go into my room, here." Klaus grabbed the silver chain around his neck, which held a key. He placed it around her neck; the chain was long enough to hide the key in her dress. Then they headed back into the car and drove to the ball.
Esther had finished the plan for the ball and everything looked so extravagant. The limousine drove down the long pebbled driveway and stopped right outside the stairs that were lit with candles, which led to the grand mahogany door. Klaus looked over at Caroline, his eyes asking her if she was sure she was ready to do this. Her eyes replied with certainty he moved in slowly, brushing his lips against hers; leading into a kiss. At this moment Caroline didn't really care about what they were about to do; reveal their relationship with the whole town, all she cared was that she was his. And she was happy.
Every single pair of eyes turned to look at the couple that arrived in the doorway, Elena and Damon were the first to turn away and head into the other room, their eyes filled with disapproval and disappointment. But they didn't notice them as they walked through the crowd; people whispering but eventually turning their heads. Klaus walked Caroline towards two dashing men both in black tuxes, the first she had recognised; Elijah. The other - who she thought was extremely handsome - Kol.
"You remember my brother, Elijah. This is my younger brother, Kol." Klaus introduced her to them both, then one after the other they took her hand and kissed it gently; just like Klaus did earlier and Caroline smiled at them politely.
Kol lingered at bit too long for Klaus' liking, "Might I say you look stunning, I see my brother actually had taste…"
Music started playing and everyone gathered onto the dance floor, Klaus spoke to his siblings, "If you excuse us brothers, I think Caroline promised me a dance."
"I hope we meet again soon my dear" Kol said with a grin that soon disappeared as Caroline's hand became entwined with Klaus' as they walked onto the dance floor.
They began dancing, "You do look stunning in that dress," Caroline blushed as she tucked her head onto his shoulder, while he rested his cheek against her head as he smiled.
Suddenly as the song came to an end then peering over Klaus' shoulder Caroline could see a small, dark haired girl trying to get her attention. She smiled at gently and kissed his cheek; he then followed her gaze looking at the girl too, and nodded.
"Elena what's wrong?" Elena had a look of panic in her face which got Caroline worried.
Elena looked around the ballroom, "Follow me," they both moved up the grand staircase and Elena led them into a room, "Look Caroline this is hard for me to say but I think you should know." Elena paused, trying to find the courage to speak, "Stefan found a way to kill Klaus. He's going to try -"
"No!" Caroline exclaimed through tears that were welling up in her eyes.
"But he's a monster Care! Don't you remember what he did to Stefan? To me! He's caused us all so much pain, can't you see that he will always be evil?" Elena also had the same wetness in her dark brown eyes.
"I won't let you do this Elena! I care about him and he cares about me. Not everyone can be good, but at least he tries. What about Damon huh? When he was evil -" Caroline felt a sick feeling in her stomach as she remembered what Damon had did to her when she was a human.
"That was different!" Elena shouted.
"No. It wasn't! He killed all those innocent people Elena and what about what he did to me? But it seems like you've forgiven him. So don't judge me on who I love." Caroline couldn't believe it, this is the first time she has ever spoken this truth out loud but not to the right person.
"You love him?" she couldn't believe the words that were just spoken from Caroline's mouth, "Are you sure he hasn't brain washed you Caroline, I never thought you'd be this stupid!" Elena had no other choice as she looked past Caroline at the door; there stood Damon.
Suddenly Caroline could feel his warm hands around her neck as he twisted he head until she fell to the floor, "I'll keep her up here, hurry, she won't be out long."
Elena quickly left the room giving one last look to her best friend that lay dead on the floor, and then Damon locked it.
Klaus was looking around the whole room for Caroline who had been gone for over 20 minutes and he began to get worried, even more when Stefan walked closer, "Great party. What's the matter Klaus? Has you're date left you?"
Klaus kept his eyes on his drink whilst replying, "Oh do shut up Stefan, I haven't got time for this."
"Isn't that a shame, because I say you do." This forced Klaus to look up and meet Stefan's shimmering eyes.
Through gritted teeth, staring, "And who says you have any power over me? I've gotten my family back, there's nothing that you can hold over me."
"Are you sure? Very well then, try and enjoy yourself Klaus. It is a party after all…" Stefan turned his back to Klaus, a slight grin on his face.
"Stefan! What have you done?"
He didn't turn back but replied, "Who says I've done anything Klaus?"
"I swear if you've hurt her I'll -" Klaus moved forward, closer to Stefan but he swiftly turned around again.
"You'll what? Rip out my heart? Go on then. I dare you." Klaus got even more frustrated as Stefan once again turned around and headed off into the mass of guests, all blending in as one.
"Brother, have you seen Caroline?"
"No Niklaus, I have not. Have you lost her?" Elijah looked confused, but a cheeky grin appeared from the corners of his mouth.
"Look brother, this is no joke. I'm worried for her. Especially since Kol is here, you know how he is." Klaus' voice was panicked and Elijah never knew his brother to be this worried for another is hundreds of years.
"Very well brother. I will look for her tonight, there isn't much else to do. Why don't you ask mother if she can come up with some spell?" Elijah wanted to help Klaus.
"No. I do not trust mother. She's been acting strange since she's come back." worry flushed over Klaus' face; mainly of the fact Caroline was still missing, even with this conversation going he was still searching with his mind.
"That's because she's been dead for hundreds of years. Although, I see what you mean. It is a bit odd she hasn't killed you yet." With that Elijah smiled and strode off to seek the vampire Barbie. Klaus did the same, staring each time at Kol whenever he saw him; he could never trust Kol, he was always reckless and arrogant. That's why he was daggered first.
Klaus flew up the staircase and went to his room in case Caroline went there to hide, like he said she could if she wanted. But she wasn't there, but the door was unlocked. She had the only key, Klaus went in to investigate. There was someone behind him, but before he could turn a dagger was stabbed into his back; he was caught of guard. Everything went dark.
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