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Caroline surveyed the long corridor around her as the line of giggling energetic young women began descending the stairs ahead of her. She was still unsure why the women all appeared so eager and excited, perhaps they were not around men other that Richard very often, she thought. As the last of the girls began heading down the long spiral staircase Caroline quickly flashed behind them.
She walked silently, her head down trying desperately to go unnoticed. As she followed everyone out the large double doors towards the massive garden in the back she was handed a pale blue lavishly decorated mask adorned with tiny white wooden beads and a few creamy white feathers.
She gave a quick nod to the maid that had handed it to her, unaware that Caroline was not invited tonight.
Thank god, she smiled placing the mask over her face. Finally things were looking up for once. Putting a formal smile on her previously somber face she continued following the group of women out to the back of the castle. There were about a dozen small fires glowing, brightening the night sky surrounding the area.
Caroline was a bit surprised to see there were at least two hundred people gathered, mostly vampires, Caroline noticed.
She examined the crowd, walking gracefully through passed the strangers, keeping her head held high now that her face was partially hidden by the mask. Caroline was stopped abruptly as she heard the deep husky voice of Lord Richard not far in front of her.
Turning on her heel she swiftly went back the other way, she had no doubt he would recognize her even with the mask she was wearing. He himself she had noticed wore a deep crimson red mask, similarities between him and the devil were not at all lost on her.
She briskly walked past a few young men, accidently bumping into them due to her rush. She smiled sweetly as she instantly apologized before continuing on through the crowd. She slowed for only a moment however as she overheard them begin speaking about her.
"I have never seen that one before." The taller man said.
"How can you tell with her face covered?" The other asked.
"Oh, I know these women by the shapes of their bodies." The man laughed.
Caroline rolled her eyes and lifted her skirt slightly, not enough to reveal her bare feet but enough to not step on the delicate gown. As she weaved her way through the blushing women and flirtatious men she wondered what exactly Richard used all of his women for. Did he actually allow them to sleep with these men? Richard had originally struck her as a jealous man that possessed women not shared them. Perhaps she was wrong, she thought.
"Oh, he is simply gorgeous!" Caroline heard one girl squeal.
"Do you think we should try to speak with him?" Another girl asked.
Caroline turned in the direction they were gawking and finally saw Kol standing with his mask in his hand, speaking with a small group of admirers.
Caroline debated how she should go about getting his attention. She could only hope he would remember her however even if he did would he help her escape?
She kept an eye on him for only a moment more before scanning the room for the only other person that may possibly be of help.
She let out an annoyed sigh as she realized he must not have come tonight. She straightened her shoulders and held her head high as she began to walk towards Kol.
She was stopped a few yards away as she heard the familiar voice speaking behind her. She slowly turned and saw the one man she was looking for. Standing on the outside of the crowd, surrounded by a few older gentlemen was Niklaus.
His hair still long and exactly as she had remembered him. Even with a plain black mask covering his eyes she knew it was him. It was in the way he held his shoulders with such grace and confidence. The fullness of his lips and the way they curled up into his trademark sinister smirk.
She hated that she could recognize him so easily but tonight she considered it a blessing.
Caroline continued staring, watching him as he listened to the men speaking to him before snapping his head and locking eyes with her.
She swiftly looked away, down at her hands as she felt the fire burning in her cheeks, embarrassed to have been caught staring longer than necessary. She cursed herself for not trying to give him some sort of message or sign that she wished to speak to him.
She caught her breath for a moment as his gaze had been too intense as if he knew exactly who she was. Did he really recognize her? She had not even been sure he would remember her after a century yet the way his eyes met hers it was as if he could see right through her.
Caroline had already begun walking back into the crowded area contemplating how to get him alone when she looked back slowly and saw him walk away from the men.
"I don't care what Lord Richard says. If that girl in the dressing room speaks of him so easily perhaps he is not as bad as we have been told." A young woman barely seventeen said to her friend. The girl fixed her dress and held her chin high as she stopped directly in front of Niklaus, blocking his way.
"Lord Niklaus." The girl blushed softly while bowing into a small curtsy. "A pleasure to meet-"
Niklaus snapped his head down at the girl, scowling at her with revulsion as his lips twisted down to a sadistic frown. "Do not dare to speak to me you stupid whore."
Caroline gasped silently as she heard the way his words slurred at the end. All the hope she had been feeling completely left her as the realization set in that he was still the monster she had met previously.
The dazed girl standing in front of Niklaus let a small sob escape her lips before fleeing his sight. Her friends swiftly raced after her to offer comfort or perhaps to remind her they told her so. Caroline rolled her eyes as she noticed none of the women were brave enough to even glance at him as they passed by.
Niklaus brushed off the small irritation and looked back towards Caroline. His eyes locked with her instantly. She shifted on her feet before straightening her body, pushing away all feeling of dread.
She watched as he continued forward, never looking anywhere but at her. She thought for a moment she saw actual delight in his deep blue eyes and the fear of what he was thinking or worse planning brought her fear screaming back at her.
"A dance, my lady." He stated more than asked holding out his hand.
She held her lips closed tightly, only pulling up in the corners faintly and gave a small nod. He took her hand and she instantly wanted to recoil but reminded herself he was her only way out of this place not to mention if she made a scene Richard would notice and do god knows what to her.
She couldn't help but wonder still if Niklaus even remembered her or was he just intrigued with the fact that she was new.
He held her hand as they joined the other couples on the dance floor, his face lighting up as he smiled softly. His right hand curled around her back while Caroline nervously placed her free hand on his shoulder as her other was locked with his.
"I wondered what happened to you, Caroline." He whispered low enough for only her to hear him. The way he purred her name made her melt into him for a brief moment and she cursed herself for being such a girl sometimes.
She stiffened her shoulders and gave him a firm stance that let him know she was not to be played with.
"We were sent through to this time. I arrived yesterday." She replied in an equally hushed whisper.
He cocked his head to the side as if he were a bit surprised. "So it has only been a day since you left my home?"
Caroline simply nodded and watched as his lips turned up into a smirk as they continued dancing.
"How did you know it was me with my mask on? Not to mention it was a century ago since you saw me." She asked leaning in closer only so know one else would hear.
"Let's just say you left an impression, sweetheart."
She looked up and saw the smile he was now wearing seemed almost genuine. She pulled away slightly but remained locked in his grasp as they continued to sway to the music of the band.
"Where is my future self tonight, if I may ask? I find it hard to believe he left you alone… and so vulnerable." he asked twirling her as the other couples were doing.
"I woke up in the forest alone. I have not seen him or Rebekah since we were with you."
"Hmm, I see." Klaus replied looking around. "And I take it Richard's men found you soon after."
Caroline again only nodded.
"Has he…hurt you in any way?"
Caroline was surprised by the small trace of anger in his voice but simply shook her head before replying. "He ordered me to stay upstairs tonight. He said he had plans for me after the festivities."
Caroline winced as she felt his grip on her waist tighten and she could have sworn she heard a whisper of a growl escape his lips.
"You do realize he will discover your betrayal. Sooner than you think, I am certain."
Caroline said nothing as she feared the truth in his words.
"He is not the type of man to allow such disloyalty. You went against his wishes and when he finds out… well let's just say… it will not be enjoyable for you, love."
"Well, you would know all about causing pain, wouldn't you?" She snapped still keeping her voice low.
"Caroline, I will not apologize for what I did to you. Honestly, I barely touched you. Although my home is not far from here, perhaps we shall finish what we started." He grinned, his eyes clouding with lust.
"You wouldn't dare!" her voice slowly rising.
"I would be careful, love." He whispered leaning further into her. "People are beginning to stare.
Caroline shot her head up and noticed all of the girls gawking at them, their faces twisted with anger as to why she was allowed near Lord Niklaus. She then turned back to see Niklaus was simply smirking as Richard tensely approached them.
"Niklaus, I see you have met my newest addition. Quite lovely is she not?" Richard replied his voice laced with venom as he removed Caroline's mask harshly. His intention merely to showcase her beauty as he takes great pleasure in bragging about the fine women he kept.
"Indeed. Although her sharp tongue leaves little to be desired." Niklaus replied dropping her hand and stepping away from her.
Caroline's eyes shot open wide, her mouth hanging open as she stood at a loss for words realizing he was leaving her here at the mercy of Richard.
Richard placed his arm possessively around her waist and leaned in to whisper. "You will regret your unfortunate decision tonight, darling. I will enjoy breaking you to my will more than I had previously imagined."
Caroline shuttered at the thought of him touching her, hurting her.
"Perhaps…" Niklaus said smoothly, turning back around facing them once again. "Your newest pet would accompany me for the main event."
"Forgive us Niklaus but she must be getting back inside."
Caroline watched as Niklaus's calm demeanor began to stiffen. "I think you may want to reconsider." Niklaus stated calmly but the threat was very much there.
She felt Richard's arm fall away from her body as he held his hand out indicating she should follow Niklaus.
She let out a deep breath she had been anxiously holding in and anxiously walked towards Niklaus who was once again smirking at her.
He grabbed her hand gently and led her towards the outside of the crowded area.
"Thank you." She whispered as they approached Kol.
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Night had just fallen over them as Klaus found himself a few feet ahead of a pouting Rebekah. As they approached the large trees surrounding Richard's kingdom he felt his patience wavering. He needed to find Caroline as soon as possible. He knew Richard better than most and had seen with his own eyes the way he broke in his new play things.
"Can we rest?" Rebekah complained sliding down a large tree to rest at the base. "Surely we can then go rescue her in the morning."
"No, but you can wait here." He replied not even looking back at her.
"I can not let you go in there by yourself!" she yelled after him standing back to her feet.
"Don't be foolish Rebekah; I am not only a hybrid but also many centuries older than all of them in there." Klaus reminded her. "Besides I will not be alone. Kol and Niklaus are inside."
"What?"
"Can you not hear the party? We went almost every full moon."
"Yes but are you certain you were at this one?" she asked. "Even if you were, what makes you so certain they will help you?"
"How can you doubt our family so easily?" he scolded her as he turned towards her.
"You're one to talk!"
"True." He grinned. "Wait here and I will be back shortly.
Rebekah fell back to the ground, closing her eyes refusing to worry any further about him tonight.
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"Why are the girls so scared of you here?" Caroline asked as they left Kol to his groupies. She was glad he also remembered her yet he seemed too occupied to bother questioning her. "I mean I know the obvious but the other men are vampires as well. Not to mention the girls are all over Kol."
"These women are nothing more than whores. I have no interest in being bothered by such."
"Oh, so you have respectable lady friends?" she laughed but quickly noticed him glaring over at her. "Wait, do you have a girl- I mean a lover?" She was not sure why she asked but she found herself quite interested, more than she should be.
"No." He replied easily. "Although, I have quite unfortunately taken a fancy to someone." He looked at her with a serious almost painful look in his eyes before changing the subject. "Now, when the games begin feel free to let yourself enjoy it."
Caroline wanted to ask about this girl but instantly found herself worrying about the so called games. "What?" She asked dumbfounded by his Cheshire grin.
She jumped as she heard the loud gun go off behind them.
"Have fun!" He told her as he walked away back to the crowded area.
Caroline watched in absolute horror as the crowd of humans began to scream, scattering in all different directions as the vampires showed their true faces.
Niklaus was standing a few feet away from Kol who was taunting a young woman, nipping at her before letting her run away only to capture her once again. Klaus let out a sadistic chuckle before finally advancing towards a middle aged woman. His face was handsome and soft so the woman would believe him human.
"Run. You will find safety in the woods. Run and do not look back." Niklaus told the shaking woman.
He grinned as she ran away. He turned to glare at the few vampires attempting to go after her as they knew he enjoyed a good chase.
"Please, ladies first." He said smiling at Caroline as he waved his hand for her to go after the woman.
"You're a monster!" she spat.
"Indeed I am." With that he flashed away after the woman. Caroline felt the warm tears pour down her face as she watched the vampires rip into the innocent humans. Their limbs tore apart as their blood covered the grassy region.
She walked slowly backwards in a trance until she hit a small tree, her back sliding down to the grass where she pulled her knees up to her chin. Just when she could take no more she heard the deafening scream coming from the woods.
"I have to run." She told herself. But as she looked up she saw Richard standing not far from her. He would never let her get away. She wondered where Kol was or if Niklaus was planning on helping her when he was done murdering the poor woman.
She wiped her tears away as she puffed out her chest, she could not take any more chances, she had to get herself out of this mess. She stood quickly examining the crowd for guards, relieved Richard was now feeding from a young man. In a flash she raced through the woods in the opposite direction Niklaus had gone.
She ran faster than ever but it was all for nothing as she felt strong arms wrap around her waist. As she was whipped around she saw Richard towering over her.
"Going somewhere?" He hissed.
"Get off of me, you dick!" She yelled pushing and kicking him but he held her firmly.
"I have yet to even have a taste." He whispered covering her mouth with his large calloused hand. "Did you think I would let you leave with Niklaus? Ha! He may try to take you away but not before I have you."
Her eyes shot open wider as she felt his hands pulling at the hem of her dress. She bit at the palm of his hand as she desperately she tried moving her body in any way possible to escape but his grip on her was unbreakable.
She screamed into his hand as his lips went to her neck. She felt her anger growing as she was not going to let this animal take her against her will. With a new found strength she pulled her knee up and jammed it into her growing erection.
"You wench!" He shouted as he pulled away and slapped her roughly across the face. Her head flew back from the strong blow but she refused to give up without a fight.
Just as she felt his hand grabbing at her thigh, marking her with bruises from his rough grip inches away from her core, she felt his hand suddenly drop away.
She looked up into his eyes which were now clouded with fear as he glared down at her.
She gasped stepping back as his body instantly turned to ash falling at her feet. She looked back up to quickly to thank her savior, stunned to find none other than Niklaus smiling back at her.
"Come with me." He murmured.
She stood there staring at him, her mind racing perhaps from shock at what had just occurred. He sighed softly at her hesitation before reaching out his hand. "I give you my word, I will keep you safe."
Caroline was further stunned to see the genuine honesty filling his eyes as his soft face stared back at her. She reached out taking his hand as he flashed away into the night with her by his side.
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Klaus stepped out from behind the trees. He was so close to saving the girl he had come to care so much about but stopped himself as he saw Niklaus step forward and stake the man.
He was proud that his past self was capable of such a thing as he knew he had never saved anyone from Richard's wrath in the past. Yet he could not stop the feeling of jealously that crept through him as he had seen the way she looked up at Niklaus when he had saved her.
He never wanted her to look at anyone that way even if it was still him.
As he thought back on this time and the festivities he had enjoyed at this place he remembered the women here. He had enjoyed the Richard's women quite a lot, they were so eager to please, always throwing themselves at him. He would revel in their charms before taking them in these very woods here. They were nothing but whores but as they screamed his name in ecstasy, he had always found that was enough for him.
Now seeing Niklaus, he had to wonder what had changed as his past self seemed different. Stronger and more confident than he truly was during this time. Looking back he could clearly see that the only reason he bedded all those insignificant women was to fill the empty void deep within him. A void that he now knew could only be filled by Caroline.
Something had to have happened yet the only way to know for sure would mean he would need to go back to Rebekah and sleep. He turned away and headed back to his sister fearing how much the future could change by them being here.
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Present day
"Hmm, that's interesting." Kol said climbing out of his bed.
He slowly stepped out of his room not wanting to wake the two girls he managed to keep alive for a morning romp and feeding. As he walked down the stairs he quickly found Elijah sitting on the sofa in the sitting room.
"Morning brother." He smiled.
"Did you leave any alive upstairs?" Elijah asked. "We have enough problems right now Kol. Now is not the time to be killing the town's beloved cheerleaders."
"Brother, how could you think so little of me?" He pouted taking a seat across from him. "By the way, I had a strange dream last night. Or memory I think."
Elijah stiffened as he sat further up to listen. "Go on."
"Klaus killed Richard at one of his little gatherings. You remember him, the fool that betrayed us with our father all those centuries ago." Kol stated.
"Yes, but I already knew Klaus killed him. Although not on one of those despicable nights."
"Yes originally but Klaus changed that. He killed him much earlier than he had done so before. I believe it had to do with Caroline. She was somehow captured by Richard."
"I see." Elijah replied understanding.
"Oh and Finn was there." Kol added with a smirk.
"Impossible, he was daggered at that time." Elijah said standing from the sofa as he stared down at Kol.
"Yes, but from my new memories Klaus undaggered him in the early fourteenth century."
"Why would he do that?" Elijah asked as he began pacing the room.
"At the time I thought it was a good thing but now I wonder what all that will change."
"Well do you know if Finn betrays us?" Elijah asked anxiously as he has not rested since Klaus was sent back and he realized that would be the only way to retrieve the new memories.
"No. It's all still so foggy. I remember new flashes mixed with old memories. It's like they are changing things but it has yet to fully affect us." Kol said worry clear on his features.
"It will." Came a strong female voice at the door.
They both turned to find the witch who had done the spell to send Klaus away staring back at them.
"It has only been a day for us but more than a week for them. They are changing the future and we must stop them before it affects us worse than you can ever imagine."
"What can we do?" Elijah asked.
"We will need the witch that started this mess. Ms. Bonnie Bennett."
"Well, she's a bit off her rocker at the moment. Not sure she will be of much help." Kol replied walking over to the bar to pour himself a drink.
"Yes, well we will just have to fix that won't we." She grinned.
So this was a bit shorter than my normal chapters which I apologize but it was the end of this chapter so there was little to be done.
I try to write long chapters as I enjoy reading long chapters myself so I will try and make sure they are never this short again.
I hope you all enjoyed this as there was much Klaroline. Next chapter will still be in this time period but not for long. It will be a lot of Niklaus/Caroline as well as Klaus/Caroline and with everything I have planned for it expect a nice long chapter.
Again thank for all your supportive reviews they are the reason I am updating and keeping this story alive. I have a lot planned for this and am excited to see what you all think.
Also I will be starting writing next chapter tomorrow and hope to be updating twice a week. So please keep the feedback coming to keep my butt motivated.
one last thing to all of you that are following Girls night out, i have not abandoned that story. I have half the next chapter written I am just unsure where I want it to go as right now it is heading to complete smutsville. lol. I will try to finish it in the next few days and get it posted:)
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