Chapter Seven: Always and Forever

"Who are you?" Caroline asked the man as she studied him. She slowly sat at the edge of the bed not really sure if she should attack or run in the opposite direction. He didn't look dangerous, but then again even the least dangerous individuals have claws. "Do you know Klaus or any of the Mikaelsons?"

Marcel snorted. "Know them? I was raised by them."

Caroline gaped at Marcel, not really sure if she should believe him. For all she knew the man was probably lying. The Mikaelson, with the exception of perhaps Elijah weren't exactly the fuzzy kind that raised a family. "The Mikaelsons raised you?"

Marcel laughed. He had a lovely laugh. "You don't have to sound so surprise, Caroline. Yes, the Mikaelson's saved me in the early 1800's. They saved me from a life of slavery and misery."

Caroline nodded, not really sure whether to believe Marcel. "And are you guys friends now?"

The quiver of Marcel's smile seemed to tremble a little. "Well, it's complicated, how about we say that. Like I was saying it's been a honor to receive the famous Caroline Forbes in my home. Klaus speaks about you constantly. Like a lot. You're like a New Orleans celebrity. Why don't you cut the poor man a break and come stay."

Caroline stiffened slightly. "The relationship between Klaus and me is complicated. Thank you, though for saving me. I will not be entering the cemetery from now on. Now what's the best way to get a rental car around here?"

Marcel looked surprised. "You're not leaving, already are you? Did you and Klaus have a fight?"

"I didn't even come here to visit Klaus, I was perfectly happy in New Orleans," Caroline said miserably. "Corinne, that little bitch dragged me here. She's using me as her pawn to get back into Klaus' good graces."

He raised an eyebrow. "Corinne Mikaelson? Well things are certainly getting interesting."

"You know Corinne?"

"I know of her, never got the chance to actually meet her though. She and Klaus were always in one squabble or another. She never visited. She didn't really fit into their always and forever promise. I did see a picture of her. She's hot."

"Glad to see that you have your priorities straight," Caroline snapped. "Now will you please get me out of here. I want to go back to Mystic Falls now."

"Hold your horses, the least you can do is say hi to the guy. The guy is probably looking all over the city for you. You say hello and I'm sure Klaus will give you his own car to drive back to Mystic Falls. How about I walk you back to the house?" Caroline hesitated for a moment, but agreed.

Marcel opened the door for her and let her outside. "Caroline, I was wondering if you could confirm a rumor for me that's been going on lately." Caroline nodded. "Is it true that some girl got the cure for vampirism shoved down her throat?"

"That would be Katherine Pierce another longtime enemy of Klaus. She's human now and from what I heard hating it," she frowned. "She deserved it though, she was a real bitch. Katherine did a bunch of horrible things to me and my friends. She was the one that turned me into a vampire. I'm just glad that she finally got a taste of her own medicine."

"Here we go," Marcel said as he dropped Caroline off in front of the Mikaelson Manor. It seemed bigger than Caroline had though and much more morbid that she had expected. She hadn't really gotten a good look at it while trying to run away from crazy Corinne.

Caroline looked surprised. "You're not going in?"

"No, I don't want to get in the way of your reunion. Say hello to Klaus for me." Marcel flashed her a smile as he left. Caroline pushed the door open and saw that there didn't seem to be anyone there. Marcel had been right, they had gone in search for her.

She walked around aimlessly around the first floor and then the second floor. All that Caroline saw was fancy bedrooms and paintings that Caroline thought were a hundred years old. Caroline grew startled when she heard noises coming from the back of one of the rooms as well as a voice saying "help".

Caroline went towards where the voice was coming from. It leads to creepy attic. She pushed the door opened and saw a bloody, human Katherine. She had a couple of bruises on her arm and a couple drops of blood across her lips. "Oh my god, Katherine!" Caroline squealed. "What happened?"

"What do you think?" she hissed. Even though she was weak, Katherine Piece was still sarcastic. "Your perfect boyfriend did this."

"Klaus?" Caroline asked confused. "He's not my boyfriend and why would he do this?"

"Why do you think? To get revenge, just get me out of here." Caroline did as the curly haired brunette asked. She ripped the chains off Katherine's body. Caroline bit her wrist and offered her arm. "Here."

Katherine looked queasy. "Maybe later, blood makes me want to throw up." Caroline couldn't help but feel sorry for Katherine. She was thin, sick, and bloody. Caroline wanted to kill Klaus, even though she was not Katherine's biggest fan she didn't want Klaus to torture her. "Here, come on let's go to the living room."

Caroline helped Katherine inside and handed her a glass of water. Katherine sipped it gratefully.

"Does anyone know you're here?"

"Elijah." Katherine said somberly. "He tried to rescue me, but Klaus and his threats you know put a stop to that." The two girls sat in awkward silence until he heard the voices of the Mikaelson siblings squabbling.

The double doors opened and Corinne stopped short when she saw Caroline. "Oh, you're here." She turned to Katherine. "Katerina? Well, this is a surprise."

Katherine shook her head weakly. "Corinne, nice of you to show your face again."

"Who said you could get out?" Klaus snarled as he glared at Katherine. Katherine flinched like a baby rabbit.

"I did," Caroline glared at him defending Katherine. "How can you tie up Katherine and torture her like that Klaus. Katherine is human now. Pick on someone your own size."

"That matters very little," Klaus said. He studied Caroline. "Are you hurt love?"

Caroline shook her head. "I'm fine, no thanks to your sister." She sat back down. "In fact, I think that you three needs to talk. I'll stay here with Katherine for now." Katherine breathed a sigh of relief. She looked at the blond, obviously grateful.

Corinne studied Klaus's expression, apparently, he was pissed that Caroline had rescued Katherine. And human? Katerina Petrova couldn't be human. Klaus' jaw tightened as he grabbed Corinne's hand. "Caroline is right, Corinne. We need to have a little talk."

He was going to dagger her. Corinne felt a chill go down her spine as she watched Klaus pace around the room of his study. Elijah watched closely by with his jaw clenched as if trying to stop two wild animals from tearing each other apart.

It didn't matter to Klaus that Caroline had been found alive, it only matters that Corinne had put his precious Caroline in danger. Corinne just knew that Klaus was going to dagger her. She could feel it in her bones.

Elijah meanwhile tried to break the starting contest that apparently both of them were participating in. "I know everyone is upset, but we need to handle this like civilized adults."

"She's the one acting like a complete brat," Klaus hissed at her while he glared at his baby sister. "Honestly, she's mental. First, she says that she wants nothing to do with me, then the next thing I know she's dragging Caroline halfway around the United States and putting her in danger."

"Excuse me for changing my mind," Corinne said irritably. "I wanted to make it up to you, so that's why I brought Caroline. I didn't expect that she was going to run away like a dumbass- "

"Enough," Elijah interrupted. "Of this back and forth. I am not in the mood to deal with your arguments right now. The important thing is that Caroline and Katherine are now safe. So, can we move on, please."

Both siblings didn't say anything, they simply glared. Elijah murmured something under his breath. "Klaus, can Corinne stay here at least for a few days without you putting up a fight?"

"Fine," Klaus finally said after a while. "But no fooling around, Corinne. I mean it."

Corinne opened her mouth to respond, a sarcastic response at the tip of her tongue. But no words came out, instead hot blood poured out of her mouth and into the floor.

-End of Chapter Seven-

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