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Caroline smiled, nodding, as she accepted the small parchment from Rebekah's hands. She turned to enter the small bedroom in the back, and gazed down at her sleeping four month old son in his crib.
"Another letter from your father, Erik." She whispered, sitting down on the bed with the letter in her hands.
Since the birth of their son, Caroline and Klaus realized they needed to stay in touch, in more than just feeling. In lieu of that realization, they decided to write letters, since, thanks to Ayanna, they had learned to read and write.
She opened the letter, and smiled as the first words were captured in her heart.
~XXX~
My darling Caroline,
Words cannot express the pain I feel at being separated from you for so long. I do take comfort in the knowledge that we will see each other again, and it is only through that knowledge, and through these letters that I am comforted.
I passed by a giant waterfall to the north a few weeks ago and it only made me wish that you were here to share it with me. The water reminded me of the brook where we used to meet, and where we had found love.
Sometimes I wish that we could go back to that little brook, and back to the times when we did not have to run and hide from Mikael. Where we could just be a family.
Elijah tells me that Erik is growing strong. How I wish to see him.
Does he still have your eyes? Does he look anything like me? I wish I could see you both and hold you, but that cannot be.
I guess we are doomed, aren't we?
I love you, Caroline, and Erik.
Your loving husband,
Niklaus
~XXX~
Caroline shook her head as she read the last lines, and frowned. They were not doomed.
If only he could see that.
~XXX~
My darling Niklaus,
Erik is growing strong. Sometimes I can see you in his eyes, when he begins to get an idea about something.
He has your mischievous ways, according to Rebekah and Kol.
I tell him stories at night, about his father, and what a brave man he is by keeping us safe. I won't let him forget you.
The waterfall sounds beautiful. How I wish I could have been there too, but I was there with you in your heart.
You must remember, Klaus that Erik and I are with you with every step you take, just as you are with us.
By the way, I could hit you for thinking we are doomed. We are not doomed, Niklaus Mikaelson!
We are a couple who is only trying to find a way to be together.
Love is never doomed. As my mother used to say.
We will be together again, of that I have no doubt, Klaus.
Forever yours,
Caroline
~XXX~
My darling wife,
I was a fool to say we are doomed. I should never have said such a thing.
There are days when I wake up, and wish that no matter what, I could just hold you, and everything will be alright.
I dreamed of us last night. You, Erik, and I were walking in a large meadow, and the way the sun hit your hair, made it glow like a thousand stars.
All I have is the memories of you, my love, and it's the memories that keep me going.
I wish I could say that we will be together soon, but I cannot risk the safety of you, my darling wife, nor our son.
His birthday is drawing near, so I'm sending this to him, so he will know my face, at least.
All my love,
Niklaus
~XXX~
My darling,
Erik loved the picture you sent. He laughed as he placed his hand over your face, and lifted his eyes to me.
I thought for a second he was going to say his first words, but he only grinned, and laughed.
He has your dimples, Nik. I can see you in his face every time he laughs.
Dreams and memories are what keep us alive, Nik, never let go of them. Soon the dreams will come true, of that I have no doubt.
Don't lose hope, my love. We will see you again, and Erik will know you.
Of that I have no doubt.
Forever yours,
Caroline
~XXX~
Caroline,
I killed someone today.
For the first time, I gave into the urge, and I couldn't stop myself. I killed him, and I relished it.
But only for a moment, afterwards, I could see your face, and how disappointed you would be in me.
Please forgive me, my love.
Klaus
~XXX~
My love,
I could never be disappointed in you, Nik.
You are still the same man I love, and the fact you have told me about the kill, shows me you still care.
Killing, I have learned, is part of your nature, and though I do not agree that it is a necessity, it is how you live.
How could I hate you for that?
You survive, and live for us.
I'll hold onto that, my love. For it is by that, that you will come to us again.
Forever yours,
Caroline
~XXX~
My love,
You have the kindest heart of anyone I know. How you can forgive me for such a devilish act, I will never know.
I cannot fathom how much I wish to hold you, and love you as we did the morning we parted ways.
I thought I saw Mikael the other day, but thankfully, Elijah and I left before we could be certain.
Soon, we will be together.
Is Erik walking?
Yours,
Klaus
~XXX~
My darling Klaus,
I have to run to keep up with our son. Kol and Rebekah laugh as we run after him. He'll turn two in a few weeks, and I wish you can come to see him.
He looks more and more like you every day. I take comfort in that.
I love you, Nik. There is nothing to forgive, for love can forgive so many things.
If you kill again, and continue to do so, I understand. Just please, don't lose yourself, the man I love, to the bloodlust.
That I will not forgive.
Forever yours,
Caroline
~XXX~
Caroline,
Your love and presence is what keeps me grounded. I will never lose myself as long as you are in my life.
You and Erik
How I want to come for his birthday, but, alas, I cannot.
I've made him something in celebration, and will send it with Elijah.
I hate that my siblings know my son more than I do.
You never told me his first words. What were they?
Anger fills me so much these days because I want to be there, and I cannot.
I need your hope, Caroline. I need so much to be there with you and our son.
Yours,
Klaus
~XXX~
Love,
He spoke his first words when he gazed upon the picture you gave him for his first birthday.
He called out to you. I cried all night when he said daddy.
You said you feel anger, well, I feel it too. I not only feel yours, but mine as well.
Hate is filling me everyday thanks to your stepfather. I want to kill him for doing this to us, but I don't know if that is possible.
The ring on my finger glows every time I think of you and feel your pain. I hold that connection close to my heart and it gives me hope. May it give you hope as well.
Erik loved the painting you sent him of the brook. I had to hide my tears from him.
I love you, Niklaus. I will always love you.
Find us soon,
Caroline
~XXX~
My darling,
I cannot imagine you hating anyone. I know this is not right of me to ask, but please don't give into the hate.
I know it's wrong, because I have enough hate to fill an entire ocean, but you, my darling Caroline, are so full of light. Please don't lose that.
Forgive the tearstains on this letter, knowing you cried when you gazed at the image of the brook, made me cry with you.
I've heard you and the others have crossed the waters. I'll be joining you soon.
Remember I'll always find you and Erik.
I'll see you soon, my love.
Yours Forever,
Klaus
~XXX~
My Love,
Knowing you will come soon, fills my heart with such happiness; I can barely contain my joy.
When I told Erik, he smiled, and told his aunt and uncle that his daddy was coming. I, of course, told him that it would take a while, but he didn't care.
All he cared about was meeting his father, and playing with you.
The hate inside me has been dulled by the love I hold for you, my love, and I hope, beyond hope, that when you receive this, you will be close enough to see how much I love you.
I hold your image close to my heart, as well as my love for you.
I know you will always find me.
Forever yours,
Caroline
~XXX~
Klaus sighed as he lowered the letter in his hands, and lifted his eyes to the blue tinged sky. "I can feel her, Elijah." He whispered, turning his head to look at his brother. "The closer we come to the shore, the stronger I feel her." He added, with a smile.
Elijah nodded, and clasped his hand on Klaus' shoulder. "You will be with your family soon, Niklaus." He admitted, strongly.
Klaus smiled, and bowed his head, looking at the ring on his left hand, a ring that never left his hand. "He will turn three tomorrow, brother." He remarked, softly. "Another birthday I missed." He added, with a touch of sadness.
Elijah sighed, and nodded. "Caroline and he understand, Niklaus." He began, turning to his brother. "At least you will see him, no matter what day it is." He added, with a nod of his head.
Klaus nodded, and smiled. "Yes, of course." He added, dropping his hands to his side, and gazed out across the water. Noting to himself how the ocean seemed to be the color of his beloved's eyes.
With that in mind, he smiled even wider, and nodded. "I'm coming, my love." He whispered, with a devilish smirk on his lips. "I'm coming."
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I know I'm not the best writer in the world, and I understand that, but when you, (and I mean the very rude and seemed-to-be-heartless, Guest who reviewed a few weeks ago) send me a very rude review saying that I am one of the 99.9% of the authors who suck at this, well, I'm sorry. I write because I want to, and by the way, this is FAN FICTION! It's a place where anyone can take the characters and make them semi-their own. I don't write for money. I write for pleasure. Insult me all you want, I don't care. But for the love of all that's holy, don't insult my readers! I don't take kindly to people insulting others just because they enjoy something you don't.
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Sorry for the rant, but I was on my last nerves!
Next Chapter: Reunion!
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