Oh, I have suffered writers block so much on this chapter. I had intended to have this up months ago, but circumstances prevented from finishing it.

I hope you will forgive the lateness of the update, and will enjoy this chapter!

Remember to please reveiw at the end! :D


Klaus led Caroline out of the garden with a smile on his face.

"Where are we going?" Caroline asked, as he led her down a wooded trail.

Klaus turned his head, and she saw a light shining from his face, and she became stunned once again at the beauty.

"Somewhere special." He whispered, as he leaned toward her ear.

She giggled, and squeezed his hand, trusting him.

The path was wooded, and Caroline noticed the leaves on the ground from the late fall. A soft wind blew, moving the leaves in synchronization on the ground. Caroline smiled as the sound reminded her of water flowing.

"It's peaceful out here." She whispered, looking around her.

Klaus smiled, and nodded. "Yes, it is."

Caroline leaned into him as they walked. Since the garden, more importantly the kiss, Caroline felt more comfortable with him, than ever. She continued to walk beside him as they walked to wherever Klaus wanted to show her.

Klaus continued to lead Caroline through the autumn woods, and stopped when they reached a small building. Caroline turned her head, as she was looking at the scenery, and took in the small building. It was made of logs. It was in a secluded area, and Caroline began to realize how much Klaus loved privacy.

"What is this place?" She whispered, eyes filled with wonder.

Klaus searched her face, and saw amazement written all over it. He shook himself out of the trance to answer her question. "Come with me." He stated, pulling her arm gently.

Caroline narrowed her eyes, and gave him a questionable look. "Are you ever going to answer?" She asked, with a hint of teasing in her voice.

Klaus chuckled. "I will if you come with me." He answered, and she relented.

He pulled her around to the front of the building, and she gasped at the sight of an opening, like a barn, with two horses standing in the middle. He smiled at her astonished look, and answered her question from before.

"These are my personal stables." He stated, lifting his spare arm in the direction of the stables.

Caroline let go of his hand and slowly approached the horses. One was a brown mare with a solid white stripe going down her face, and white stocking front feet. The other was a pure black stallion holding his head high, like a king. The mare turned her head, at Caroline's approach and stuck out her nose. Caroline giggled, reached out her hand, and as the mare gently placed her nose in Caroline's outstretched hand. Caroline gently stroked the mare on the nose, and lifted the other hand to the cheek and stroked the soft fur.

Klaus watched the interaction between Caroline and the chestnut mare. He smiled as he watched the two slowly become bonded. Never before had he seen such a sight. Every time he mentioned riding or horses to Katherine, she shiver in disgust and tell him proper ladies, especially the queen, would never ride those vile animals. Klaus frowned at the memory of his ex-wife, so much so that he did not notice Caroline staring at him with worry on her face.

"Is something wrong, my lord?" She asked, stepping away from the mare.

Klaus snapped out of his trance at her words, and smiled. "Nothing is wrong, love." He whispered, giving a glance toward the mare who was watching Caroline.

Caroline frowned and stepped closer to him. "Something is wrong, Klaus." She whispered with a slight blush. She was still not sure about calling him Nik, so instead she called him Klaus.

Klaus smiled and brushed a hair which had blown in her face by the wind. "How can you see right through me and into my soul after only one day?" He whispered, with soft eyes.

Caroline's eyes widened and she shook her head. "I do not know, my lord." She whispered, fearfully.

Klaus smiled once more and caught her eyes with his. "There is nothing to fear from me, Caroline. I enjoy your honesty. I get it so infrequently; it is refreshing to hear it, especially from you." He whispered with a loving tone.

Caroline relaxed and leaned into his hand instinctually as it brushed across her face. She sighed and closed her eyes at the feeling that ran through her at his familiar touch.

Klaus watched her reaction with interest. She was not hiding anything from him; he could tell. She was bearing her soul. He realized then, at this moment, she was born for this.

All he had to do was ask her.

"Caroline," He whispered, causing her eyes to open at the seductive voice that called her name. "Would you like to go riding with me?" He asked, chickening out for fear of rejection. He kicked himself internally at his weakness.

Caroline reached up with her right hand and stroked his face with a smile. "I would love to, but I am afraid I do not know how to ride very well." She whispered, sensing there was more to his question, but she dared not speak it.

Klaus smiled, breaking the spell they were under. "It is rather easy, and the mare you have grown fond of, is very gentle."

Caroline smiled and turned to look at the mare, which had turned her head to look at her. "What is she called?" She asked, glancing at Klaus for a second, and then turning back to the mare.

"Her name is autumn." Klaus replied, placing a hand on Caroline's back and leading her back to the horses.

"Hello, autumn." Caroline replied, stroking the mare on the neck. She turned to Klaus who was gathering the riding equipment and saddling the black stallion. "What is his name?" Caroline asked, watching as Klaus saddled the horse.

"His name is midnight." Klaus replied with slight pride.

Caroline heard the pride in his voice, and smiled. Giving on last pet to autumn, Caroline made her way to where Klaus was saddling midnight.

Midnight, not a very gentle horse, lowered his head to Caroline, as if to bow. Caroline smiled and giggled as he nudged her in the arm with his nose. She reached up and stroked him on the nose, and laughed as he neighed softly.

She turned and saw Klaus standing, open mouthed, watching her intently.

"Did I do something wrong, my lord?" She asked, taking her hand away from midnight. Klaus closed his mouth and shook his head.

"You did nothing wrong." He stated in a strangled tone. "Midnight never lets anyone near him, except me."

Caroline blushed at what he was saying, and was about to turn away when Klaus gently grabbed her arm and pulled her to him. With a fierce passion, Klaus brought his lips to hers and hoped he did not scare her away.

It only took a second for her to recover at what had transpired, but Caroline quickly recovered and melted into his passion, and returned the kiss. Unlike the kiss they had experienced earlier, this one was filled with passion to melt a mountain. Caroline had never felt a kiss like this, and she shuddered to think it could be given by anyone else other than this man and his sweet tantalizing lips.

Klaus pulled away and cleared his throat. Caroline's eyes were closed, but they fluttered open once he had pulled away.

"I am sorry, Caroline. Please forgive my forwardness, but I was compelled by the moment." He whispered, breathlessly.

Caroline gave a small smile, and shook her head. "There is nothing to forgive, Klaus." She spoke as her face blushed. "I rather enjoyed it." She added in a whisper, glancing in his eyes.

Klaus smiled and brushed his right hand across her cheek and his thumb over her lips. "I have a question to ask you." He stated, still stroking her face, and gazing into her soft blue eyes.

"What is it?" She whispered, her breath catching in her words, and her heart beating faster than ever.

"This day has been the best day of my life, Caroline, and it is all because of you." He began, still holding her eyes. "I know we do not know each other very well, but would you do me the honor of becoming my queen?" He finished with a smile.

Caroline gasped and stepped away from him. She did not know what to say. In one day, she had met the man of her dreams, and kissed him twice. In one day, she realized she wanted no other but him, this man with gorgeous blue eyes, a killer smile, and a voice that makes her knees weak. She knew what he was asking and why. He needed a queen, and he had chosen her, but why.

She turned to him, and inhaled sharply at the look of rejection on his face. She shook her head at her foolishness, and went back to him.

Gently placing her hand on his face, she opened her mouth to speak. "Why me, Klaus?" She whispered, wanting to hear the answer she wanted.

Klaus sighed at her question, and finally understood why she had backed away. Taking her face in his hands he answered her. "I have told you many times today, I fancy you. Why is that so hard for you to believe?" He whispered, with a soft voice, not wanting to hurt her in any way.

Caroline sighed and dropped her hand to his chest. "I have never had anyone feel this way about me, and I them." She paused with her eyes watering. Klaus felt his chest clench at the sight. "I care about you, Klaus. I would like nothing more than to marry you, but it has to be for the right reasons, not because you need a queen, but for something more."

Klaus smiled and stroked her face, and wound his hands inside her curled blonde hair. "I came to a discovery last night, Caroline, after you left." He began, causing her brow to furrow in curiosity. "I never believed in love at first sight. They were only in those tales passed down through the years, until last night." He paused, waiting for her response. Her eyes widened at his words, and her soul drank them in.

"I am falling for you, my dear Caroline. I say fancy, but I mean love. You are working your way into my heart, love." He paused again, with emotions running wild.

"When I asked you to be my queen, I was not asking because of protocol. I was asking because I want to get to know you, and with the council on my back, the only way to do that is for you to become my wife." He whispered, with a smile on his face.

Caroline closed her eyes, and drank in his words. She knew he was telling the truth, and she smiled as she bowed her head.

Klaus waited for a second, watching her closely, hoping she would answer him, needing her answer like the air he was breathing.

Caroline lifted her head, and opened her eyes. The tears in her eyes were not because of sadness, Klaus realized, but of joy. With her heart in her eyes, Klaus knew her answer before she spoke.

"I would be honored to marry you, my lord." She whispered, as the tears fell down her face.

Klaus smiled, and let out a joyous laugh as he pulled her into his arms, picked her up, and twirled her around in the stables.

Caroline laughed and threw her head back, as he twirled her around. She had never felt more complete than at this moment, when she had consented to marry the man of her dreams.

Klaus slowed down, and carefully placed her on the ground when he heard midnight and autumn neighing at the excitement.

Caroline turned her head to look at autumn and smiled as she turned back to her fiancée. "I think they want to join us." She replied with a laugh.

Klaus nodded, and smiled into her eyes. "Do you still want to go for a ride?" He asked, holding to him tightly.

Caroline nodded. "I will go anywhere with you, my love." She whispered, knowing she had just called him her love.

Klaus' smile grew wider at her words, and his heart pounded in his chest. "I love the sound of that." He whispered, lowering his head to hers.

Caroline sighed, as his lips touched hers, gently. It was only a peck on the lips, but it was a confirmation of things to come.

As Klaus saddled autumn, and helped Caroline into the saddle, and they started out for an evening ride, Caroline began to think that maybe she was brought here to this time and place for a reason. Maybe it was to fall in love with a lonely king, and bring him such happiness; she did not know for sure, all she knew was that she was happy, happier than she had ever been in her life.

~In a Small Farmhouse Outside of Town~

"Well, what is happening inside the palace?" Katherine screeched, as Mason entered the building.

"King Niklaus has chosen a new bride." Mason replied, kneeling in front of his love.

Katherine nodded and sneered. "He did not waste any time doing it, did he?" She whispered in disdain.

"Your plan is working splendidly, my love. The king believes you are dead, and he marries his new queen the day after tomorrow." Mason spoke, with his eyes on his beloved.

Katherine raised her left hand to his face, and her expression softened. "Of course it is, my love. My plan is flawless." She replied, lowering her face to gently kiss him on the lips.

"Now all we have to do is wait for that sniffling nephew of yours to arrive, and Klaus will see his new bride for what she is, and then the kingdom will fall." She replied, with a chuckle, lowering her head to stroke his breast plate seductively.

Mason smiled, and nodded. "Tyler arrives by the end of the week. He knows what must be done." Mason began. "He wants his revenge on the Mikaelsons and the Forbes." He finished with malice.

Katherine jerked her head up, at the last name spoken. "Forbes? Klaus is marrying the Forbes girl?" She demanded in slight fear.

Mason nodded. "He is, but he does not know who she truly is, I believe. I do not believe she knows either." He replied, with a sinister smile.

Katherine gave a slow nod. This was a complication, and she hated complications. Her eyes narrowed as she contemplated this new information.

"Surely Klaus knows who she is?" Katherine whispered, looking off into the distance.

Mason shook his head. "No, no one in the castle knows. They just believe she is a common girl from Mystic Falls. Mikael killed her father years ago, and no one remembers why."

"With the Mikaelsons and the Forbes united, this proves to be an unforeseen complication. I am afraid your nephew is not going to be able to fulfill his mission." Katherine replied, stroking Mason's hair.

"Why not?" Mason asked, tilting his head.

"Because if this Forbes girl is anything like her father, she will destroy him, and see through his lies."

"What if he gets her to fall in love with him?" Mason replied after a moment.

Katherine smiled as the thought sunk in. "I believe that might work, my love. That just might work." Katherine laughed at her words.

Finally, she would have her revenge on Niklaus and his family, not to mention the Forbes for what they did to her and her family.

Revenge is sweet. Katherine thought, with a smile. I was born for this.


Okay what did you think? Did you see the twist I put in here? I didn't want this story to just be all lovey dovey. I wanted a little suspense in her, and introduce more characters into the story.

I plan on bringing the rest of Klaus' family into the mix in the next chapter which will be the wedding! I'm so psyched to write it! Also I'm bringing back Bonnie, which if any of you have picked up in th beginning, I have mentioned her.

Let me know if you want any chapter purely on a couple or a single character. I'm here to please. :D

Until Next Time...