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DESCRIPTION: Caroline, Goddess of Spring, falls in love with Klaus, God of the Underworld, and the consequences of their love changes the world.
INSPIRED BY: Hades and Persephone Myth
REQUESTED BY: , Klaroline4everlove, goldenhummingbird, Forsakenmyther2012, Grace5231973. (MYTH IS A FAVORITE FOR ALL! :) )
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There is a myth told in which two opposites are brought together because, well, they were drawn to the other. The story of this love has been told throughout the ages, however; it has been changed because for the simple reason that the man in the tale was not well liked.
You may be sitting there wondering why someone would change a tale where the man comes out as a villain. I will tell you the reason: He kidnapped her.
He took her from the world above, and brought her to the land of the dead, or the underworld, as many know it, and from there the tale was born.
True, he did kidnap her, but actually, would you call it a kidnapping when the object loved the man who took her? Would he be considered cruel for claiming his heart?
Many know the tale as a cruel one, for he had taken her from her home in the light, and brought her to the underworld in the dark, but on the contrary, it was not a cruel tale, but a love tale.
From the distance, he admired her, and from the moment she met him, she was drawn to him, but their love was doomed, or so many of the gods had stated, for her place was in the sun, and his was in the shadows, but that did not stop their love.
On the contrary, it strengthened their love, and the aftermath of such a love was so earth shattering, that the tale was changed to depict it as evil, for the gods despise change, and their love changed everything.
It began as most stories or myths begin with a meeting, a glance, a touch, a smile.
Let's begin on the day it all started. The day the Goddess of the Spring met and fell in love with the God of the Underworld.
~XXX~
It was on a beautiful sunny day when it all began. Caroline, the Goddess of Spring, was visiting her mother, Goddess of Fertility and Harvest, when she decided to walk into a quiet meadow surrounded by whispering pines. Her mother, who was fiercely protective of her daughter, often warned against such a venture, saying that there were men who would attempt to take her away.
Caroline never paid much heed to the warnings of her mother, and longed to be free of her mother's demanding and overbearing nature. Though she loved her mother, she wanted a little bit of freedom.
Kneeling down in the meadow, she fingered the small flowers surrounding her, and smiled. She lifted her head slightly, when she felt someone watching her, and slowly lifted it all the up. Standing a few feet away, leaning against a tree was the most handsome man she had ever seen. He was tall, with a masculine build, wearing dark leather pants, and a dark vest, showing off a feather and bird tattoo on his right shoulder.
She tilted her head to the side. "Hello," She called out, watching him smile, showing off his dimples.
"Hello," He returned, his eyes moving over her, studying her sunlight hair, spring colored eyes, cream colored skin, and a long flowing dress with thin straps, showing off her curvy figure. On her head, was a golden crown, accentuating her beauty.
She blushed at the scrutiny, and dipped her head for a brief moment, before lifting her head up to look at him. "Who are you?" She asked, as he pushed away from the tree, and made his way towards her.
He knelt down in front of her, and held her eyes. "My name is Niklaus." He answered, watching her eyes widen slightly. "You've heard of me." He added, softly.
Caroline nodded, and leaned back, slightly. "God of the Underworld." She answered, holding his eyes. "What are you doing above?" She asked, trying not to show her fear, although, she didn't truly feel the fear. She wasn't sure what she was feeling.
He smiled, and shrugged his shoulders. "I needed some fresh air." He answered, nonchalantly.
She smiled, and dipped her head. "So you decided to go for a walk?" She asked, looking up at him with kindness in her eyes.
He nodded, and smiled when she pursed her lips together. "Something wrong with that?" He asked, tilting his head to the side.
She shook her head, and touched one of the flowers before her. "No, there's nothing wrong with it." She replied, shaking her head.
Klaus smiled, and studied the vision before him. "Who are you?" He asked, as she stilled her movements.
"Caroline," She answered, lifting her gaze to his.
"Goddess of Spring." He whispered, searching her eyes. "It's a pleasure." He replied, bowing his head, though never lost eye contact with her.
She blushed, and dipped her head. "And you." She returned, politely.
He smiled as he held her eyes, and saw the light radiating off of her body and soul. Never before had he felt such a connection or a light as strong as this one. So pure and delicate. "What may I ask are you doing out here in this meadow?" He asked, softly.
She smiled, and looked around them for a moment. "I'm hiding from my mother." She replied, honestly.
He chuckled, and nodded. "That's a good reason." He stated, nodding his head. "I've heard Demeter keeps a tight rope around you for fear of you being taken away from her." He added, as gently as he could.
She nodded, and rolled her eyes. "Mother means well, but sometimes she fails to see me as a woman." She replied, honestly with mild irritation.
"How horrible." He replied, with a smile. "Anyone can see you are a woman, love." He added, in a husky tone.
She blushed, and bowed her head. "Thank you." She remarked, lifting her head to the sky. "I better be getting back." She replied, sadly.
Klaus stood, and offered his hand to help her up. As soon as they touched, they both felt a spark ignite within them, and though it was unexpected, they didn't pull away from each other nor did they lose eye contact.
Caroline felt her heart pound in her chest, and though she tried to calm it down, she found she didn't want to. Her spring colored eyes searched his dark blue, and she found herself being pulled towards him.
"Caroline," He whispered, still holding her hand, as they stepped closer together.
"Niklaus," She returned, not knowing why she was feeling the pull towards him.
"Caroline!"
They jumped slightly, and Caroline groaned, not letting go of his hand. "I better go." She remarked, turning her gaze to his once more.
He nodded, and lifted her hand to his lips, giving it a gentle kiss. "Until we meet again, love." He whispered, kissing her hand once more, before backing away.
Caroline watched as he disappeared into the forest, and her heart pounded in her chest, as she held her hand close to her body, still feeling the touch of his lips on her skin. "Until we meet again." She whispered with a small smile on her lips.
~XXX~
They met in secret after that day, in the same meadow, discussing their lives, and what they were searching for in their eternity.
With each passing day, Caroline felt her heart sing at the mere mention of his name, the touch of his hand, the soft caress of his voice when he said her name, and the way he looked at her as the most beautiful creature on earth. She knew what was happening, she had heard Aphrodite mention it before, but she never imagined it would be like this.
She was falling in love, and she didn't want it to stop.
She suspected Klaus felt the same way, but she never asked, and he never said, instead they continued to get to know each other, and laugh.
However, one day, Caroline decided to test the waters, and while they were walking through the forest, not too far from the meadow, she stopped and looked at him.
Klaus had noticed her distance on this day, and though he tried to hide it, he suspected what had her down. Slowly, he turned to look at her, but the look on her face told him something he never expected.
With a quick movement, Caroline reached forward, and grasped his face in her hands, and planted her lips onto his. The single touch of their lips sent a fiery wind of emotion through both of them, and they clung to each other in the shadow of the forest.
Their lips began to move passionately over each other, and though they both knew this was dangerous, they couldn't stop. Too long had their passion been held down by the simple act of friendship and respect, and even though they still valued their friendship and still respected each other, they wanted each other so much more.
Caroline clung to him as if her life depended on it, and pulled her lips back a fraction, breathing in the hint of poppy on his breath mixed with her hint of lilies. "I've wanted to do that." She whispered, not knowing what else to say.
Klaus swallowed, and nodded. "So have I, love." He whispered, caressing her hips with his hands.
She felt a burning sensation course through her body, and smiled. "I'm in love with you." She whispered, tenderly.
Klaus pulled back, and gazed into her eyes, seeing only the truth of her words. His brow furrowed, and he couldn't stop the words coming from his mouth, and he didn't want to. "I'm in love with you." He whispered, in return.
Caroline's smile brightened the area around them, and he couldn't resist but to crush her lips underneath his. Happiness surrounded them, and engulfed them, neither wanted to separate from the other, for fear of being taken away.
Klaus moved his lips from hers, and brushed them down her face to her neck, loving the sound of her moans and sighs of pleasure. "How I want to strip you down in the shadows, and make love to you." He whispered, in a chant.
She shivered in his arms, and clung to him. "Why don't you?" She asked, breathlessly, causing him to stop and lift his head.
He opened his mouth; a desire filled gaze touched his face. "Caroline," He began, searching her eyes.
She sighed, as her mind became clear. "My mother." She whispered, knowing the true reason.
He groaned, and placed his forehead on hers. Hating that he couldn't do what he wanted up here. He pulled up, and gazed into her eyes. "Come to the Underworld with me." He offered, searching her eyes.
Caroline felt her heart pound in her chest. She wanted so much to give in. To say, yes, I want to go with you, but another voice kept her from speaking from her heart.
He read the conflict in her eyes, and his heart broke. "It's the only way we can be together, love." He replied, stroking her face, lightly.
She closed her eyes, cataloging the memory of his touch in her mind. "I know, but my mother…" She replied, sadly, tears beginning to leak from her closed lids.
Klaus felt his world stop spinning at the words she spoke. "What if I talk to her?" He asked, gently.
She opened her eyes, and a light appeared in them, but dimmed after a moment. "She wouldn't agree." She answered, after a moment.
His eyes clamped down, and he turned away from her. Anger filled his body, and his body began to shake. "I can't live like this, Caroline." He stated, through his anger.
Caroline heard the pain and anguish in his voice, and she stepped towards him. "I can't either, Klaus, but my mother will never allow it." She replied, trying to calm him down.
Klaus shook his head. He couldn't live without her. She was his light, his love. She was the reason he breathed in the morning now, and ruled his kingdom with kindness. She brought out the light in him, and he couldn't lose her.
Caroline watched his turmoil, and she couldn't stand it. She couldn't lose him. She knew her mother would disapprove of her love. Her mother disapproved anything that would take her away; even now her mother was dictating her life. She closed her eyes. She couldn't live like this anymore. She had found love, a love that she had searched for most of her life, and she wasn't going to lose him.
"I'll talk to her tonight." She replied, softly, causing him to turn to look at her.
"And if she refuses," He began, glaring at her.
Caroline lifted her chin up, and the tears fell down her face. "I chose you." She replied, with certainty.
Klaus tilted his head to the side, and pulled her into his arms. "By the gods, I love you." He whispered, kissing her head, as he held her in the stillness of the forest.
"I love you." She whispered back, knowing this decision would break her mother's heart, and ultimately hers, but she would have him, and that was enough.
~XXX~
To say her mother's response was timid was putting it mildly. Caroline felt the earth shake beneath her when her mother spoke her outrage, and forbad her to even leave the valley and to see him.
Caroline felt tears fall down her face, and her heart broke inside. She realized that the heartache she would have felt from leaving her mother was nothing than the thought of never seeing Klaus again.
She had tried to talk some sense into her mother, but Demeter would not hear of it. Instead, she told her never to leave her side or from her sight.
Caroline was able to send Klaus a message during a brief moment when her mother was tending to a sick tree one day, and sighed when the Lily disappeared from her sight. Tears hit the ground, and she slowly began to feel her spirit weaken from the broken heart.
She felt the earth shake beneath her, and she looked up to see a large boulder split in front of her, and she slowly stood up, in time to see Klaus driving a black horse drawn carriage, heading towards her.
"CAROLINE!" She heard her mother scream, but she didn't pay any heed, she was too stunned.
Klaus stopped in front of her, and grabbed her into the carriage with her finally attempting to fight. This was not how she wanted to leave. Klaus clicked the reins, and the carriage disappeared into the boulder, taking Caroline with him.
~XXX~
They arrived at dark crimson bedroom, and Caroline slapped his chest with her hands, anger filling her face.
"How dare you?!" She shouted in his face.
He sighed, and glared at her. "This was the only way, Caroline." He stated, shaking his head.
She scoffed, and shook her head. "You could have petitioned Zeus or something instead of kidnapping me in front of mother!" She shouted, turning her back away from him.
"She was never going to agree, Caroline." He remarked, as calmly as he could.
She shook her head, and threw it back. "She won't now!" She shouted, turning back to him. "Who knows what she's going to do now?" She stated, shrugging her shoulders. "You've seen her moods. She'll freeze the world above, Klaus." She replied, shaking her head.
Klaus sighed, and closed his eyes. "If that's what it takes to love you." He began, stiffly.
Caroline glared at him, and though she knew his pain, she wasn't going to give in. "I have to go back." She stated, firmly.
"No," He stated, opening his eyes to glare at her.
"You don't own me, Niklaus." She stated, placing her pointer finger on his bare chest, and pushed. "I have to go back to stop mother's mood." She added, shaking her head. "I can't let mankind suffer for a love that I want." She finished, appealing to his humanity.
Klaus closed his eyes, and grasped her hand in his. "I know how much you care about the world above, Caroline, but perhaps this will show your mother that she needs to let go." He whispered, calmly.
"Klaus," Caroline began, shaking her head. "This isn't just about us, not anymore." She replied, softly, shaking her head once again.
He sighed, and backed away from her. "Caroline, I love you!" He shouted, looking at her, carefully. "Damn it, I love you, and it's killing me that," She stepped forward and kissed his lips, stopping his words.
"It's killing me too." She whispered, before she kissed his lips once again. "I want this night, Klaus. Let's have this night." She whispered, against his lips.
Klaus hummed, and clutched her tightly to his body, loving the feel of her body pressed against his. He turned their bodies towards the bed. He pulled back, and smiled, tenderly at her, as he slowly pushed the straps of her dress off her shoulders, slowly, and let the dress fall to the ground, leaving her naked before him.
She smiled, but didn't feel embarrassed. How could she? She loved him, and this was their night. She pushed the vest he was wearing off his shoulders, and shivered as her hands touched his bare skin.
Klaus watched her face as she touched his chest, and fingered the tattoo on his shoulder. His right hand caressed her face, tenderly, and pushed her blonde hair behind her ear. She was so beautiful. He bent his head, and kissed her lips, slowly pushing her body onto the bed, following her, after disposing of his pants.
He lay beside her, and kissed her, loving the feel of her lips moving underneath his. His right hand moved over her body, feeling her shiver underneath his hand. "You are perfection, Caroline." He whispered, smiling down at her.
She smiled, and caressed his scruffy face. "So are you." She whispered, stroking his face, gently.
He kissed her face, moving down to her throat, to her breasts, taking them into his mouth, causing her to moan and arch on the bed.
Caroline felt her body sing with pleasure, as his lips moved over her body, giving her pleasure she never dreamed of.
He moved up to gaze into her eyes, and smiled. "I love you." He whispered, positioning himself on top of her.
"I love you." She whispered, caressing his face.
He smiled, and gently pushed his hips forward, entering her swiftly and completely. She moaned, and tears stung her eyes at the beauty of the moment, and she wanted nothing more than to continue this moment, forever.
Klaus felt a pulse through his body as he rocked inside her, continuing the pleasure he had longed for since he laid eyes on her. He moved his right hand down her body, and curved it under her knee, and pulled her leg up, leveling it to his hip, causing them both to moan at the feel of him pushing deeper inside her.
"Oh," Caroline moaned, arching her back, loving the feeling of completion he gave her.
Klaus smiled, and continued to rock inside of her, wanting to prolong the experience as long as possible. His eyes closed as the pleasure began to overtake him. "Oh, my love," He cried, arching his hips downward. "My light," He cried out, feeling her nails digging into his back. He couldn't hold back the cries, and chants as the pleasure rang through his body.
Caroline felt her light extend around them, taking her on a world wind of pleasure as he continued to push inside her. She smiled, and let the tears of joy fall from her eyes as she felt her body rock from the sheer force of pleasure.
Klaus felt his mind go blank as the pleasure rocked through his body. He cried out her name, and thanked the gods that he loved this goddess beneath him.
He rolled off of her, as he came down from the heavy pleasure he had experienced. His chest heaved, and he vaguely felt the satin sheets coming up cover them both. He turned his head to find her looking at him with her blonde hair mushed from the lovemaking they had experienced. "I'm never going to stop fighting for you, Caroline." He replied, shaking his head.
She smiled, and scooted towards him, gently kissing his lips. "Neither am I, Niklaus." She whispered, snuggling into his side, loving the feel of his bare body against hers.
As Klaus stroked her bare back, he began to think of a way for her to stay with him, for he was not going to lose her.
~XXX~
"Absolutely not!" Demeter cried out, her bright blue eyes glaring at Klaus and then at Zeus for siding with him. "I will not allow my daughter to stay with this man, who lives in the Underworld!" She shouted, pointing at him, angrily, watching her daughter move to his side.
Zeus watched as Caroline, his beloved daughter, lean into Klaus' side, and he couldn't help the smile. His daughter was in love. "Be it as it may, Demeter, she is my daughter too." He stated, moving from his golden throne towards his daughter and Klaus. "And she is in love with this man." He added, smiling at his daughter, before turning to Demeter. "Who are we to stop her from love?" He asked, shrugging his shoulder.
Demeter scowled, and folded her arms over her chest. "She has plenty of love." She stated, glaring at Klaus even more.
Caroline sighed, and leaned into her lover's embrace. "Mother, I love him." She replied, softly, strongly. "I want to be with him, but I also want to be with you." She stated, glancing up at Klaus with conflict. "But I can't be if you refuse to let me be with him." She added, firmly.
Demeter watched closely as her daughter gazed at Klaus with so much love, she almost broke her walls. "She is mine, Zeus. She is not his." She stated, proudly.
Caroline sighed, and shook her head. "I am my own person, mother, and I chose to be with the man I love. Please accept that." She stated, looking at her father.
Zeus smiled, and touched his daughter's face, gently. "I will grant you whatever you wish, my daughter." He replied, holding his hand up to stop Demeter's protests. "Just know that you may chose both if you wish." He stated, dropping his hand.
Caroline nodded with a hesitant thought. "I chose both." She stated, strongly.
Zeus nodded in acceptance. "Very well," He began, holding out his left hand. "Eat these."
"No! You can't do this!" Demeter hollered at Zeus.
Caroline moved her eyes to the seeds in her father's hand, and lifted her gaze to his.
"These are pomegranate seeds, from the Underworld." He began, glancing at Klaus. "If you eat them, you will have to spend six months in the underworld with Klaus, and then six months above with your mother." He replied, knowing how Demeter's temper would be if Caroline were to stay with Klaus.
Caroline felt her heart tug in her chest at the thought of leaving her mother, but it tugged even more when she thought about leaving her love.
She turned her head to look at her mother, and saw the anger in her eyes, but she smiled. "I love you, mother." She replied, softly. "But I love him, too." She added, with emotion.
Demeter moved her eyes to Klaus, and her gaze softened. "Do you love her? Truly love her?" She asked, in a semi-tight voice.
Klaus nodded, and move his eyes to Caroline. "With all my heart and soul." He replied, holding Caroline close to his side.
Demeter let a smile grace her lips for the first time that day. She bowed her head, and let a tear fall down her face. "Then treat her well in the six months you have her, Niklaus." She replied, lifting her eyes. "I give my blessing." She added, looking at her daughter.
Caroline smiled, and let out a small cry, as she ran to her mother, and engulfed her in her arms. "Thank you, mother." She whispered, happily, before kissing her mother's cheek, and then turned to her father. "I'm ready." She replied, with a smile.
Zeus smiled, and nodded. "Be happy, my daughter." He replied, handing her the seeds.
Caroline felt tears fill her eyes as she moved her gaze to Klaus, and smiled before she placed the seeds in her mouth, and swallowed.
Demeter smiled, as she watched her daughter embrace her true love. Her heart breaking slightly for the one thing she feared in the world had come true.
"She will return to you, Demeter." Zeus replied, strongly. "In six months." He added, turning his gaze to his former lover.
Demeter nodded, and sighed. "And while she is away the seasons will change. The world will be dreary and cold, until she returns to me." She stated, lifting her gaze to Zeus, who nodded.
"I accept the change." He agreed, with a smile.
She nodded, and disappeared from the room, leaving Zeus to stand and watch the world slowly change before him.
"So it begins." He whispered, though he smiled for his daughter was happy and in love.
Now granted this tale was not as bad as many have heard, but some of the gods have always despised the change inflicted on the earth, which resulted in the change of seasons.
As the seasons turn warm and inviting, Caroline is with her mother, but when the months turn cold and dreary, Caroline is with her husband, for yes they did marry, and went on to have a wonderful eternity.
If you may notice that during the months when the fall and winter may approach there are days of warmth, I'll tell you a secret.
Those days are days when Demeter is actually being visited by her daughter and son-in-law along with her grandchildren.
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