Chapter 8
Disclaimer: I don't own the Vampire Diaries. I'm just borrowing. Only the story is mine.
Note: Previously, in "Heart of the Ocean," Klaus and Caroline go back to Caroline and Katherine's state room, where they have an intimate moment together.
Hello, my lovelies! Yeah, sorry I haven't updated this (the last time being May 13), but I wasn't inspired by much and I had other writings that demanded my attention. Anyway, I'm going to attempt to update now. No spoilers, just read on!
Caroline & Katherine's Stateroom – Next Day…
Klaus smiled as he looked at Caroline still asleep next to him in the bed. He almost couldn't believe that they actually did what they did last night, and yet, the proof was right there next to him. She was so beautiful, like an angel from the heavens, the same angel that inspired his latest pieces of art. He was truly happy for the first time in centuries, and it was all because of the blonde vampire that he was holding close in his arms. It was while he was still looking at her that she stirred and opened her eyes, meeting his gaze.
"Hi."
"Hi," he replied. "Did you sleep well, love?"
"Oh, yes, I did," said Caroline. "For the first time since I was turned." She kissed him softly. "I don't regret what we did last night. Do you?"
"Not at all," said Klaus. "In fact, I knew that we would eventually succumb to the passion that was unfolding between, just like I'm sure that Katerina and Elijah did." He returned her kiss. "I want to get off with you when the ship docks."
"So do I," said Caroline. "Nik, you have come to mean more to me than anything else in the short time I've been a vampire, and I don't want to go anywhere without you." She reached her hands up to run her fingers through his hair. "You, Katherine, and Elijah mean everything to me. The four of us need to stick together. Your father can do his worst, but he'll never destroy what we have."
Klaus smiled at what she said and kissed her again. However, before he could go any further, there was a knock at the stateroom door. That meant the maids were here to serve breakfast. Bloody hell, just when I was about to enjoy a morning after.
After finishing the thought, he vamp sped out of the bed and quickly got into the same suit he was wearing last night. Caroline took this as a cue to get dressed herself and did the same thing half a beat later. Once they were dressed, Klaus went to the door to open it. When he did, he didn't see the face of the maid, but that of…
"Katerina? I thought you'd still be in my stateroom with Elijah?"
"I was," the brunette vampire replied. "I just snuck out while he was sleeping." She saw that his suit was slightly wrinkled and smiled. "Judging from the way you're dressed, I'd say that you and Caroline had the same idea Elijah and I had?"
Klaus smiled as well. "You are correct, love."
Caroline appeared before Katherine could reply. She raised a curious eyebrow at the presence of her friend. When she saw that she was wearing the same dress as last night, she smirked, knowing that she had done the exact same thing she and Klaus were doing.
"Did you enjoy yourself last night, Kitty Kat?"
Katherine laughed a bit at that. Kitty Kat was the nickname that Caroline gave her after she was turned. Granted, the blonde vampire hadn't called her friend that in some time, but it was still good to hear it.
"Indeed I did, Care," she replied. "Elijah and I had fun." She smiled at Klaus again before looking back at her friend. "Well, I'm going to bathe and dress for breakfast. Elijah said that he'd get us a table in the dining room."
That being said, she left the couple and went to her room to get ready for her bath. Klaus watched her and then turned back to Caroline.
"I'm going to take my leave now, love."
Caroline nodded. "It's okay, I need to get ready anyway." She kissed him. "I'll see you later. Give Elijah my regards."
Klaus returned her kiss and exited the stateroom, returning to his own and seeing Elijah coming out of his room, dressed in a housecoat. I'm guessing Elijah woke up just after Katerina left. Though, I like the way he is around her. It's as though he's finally himself again.
"If you're looking for Katerina, she's gone back to her stateroom."
Elijah nodded. "So it would seem." He saw that his brother was still in his suit, smiling slightly. "Is it safe to assume that Caroline did more than talk to you last night?" He saw that his brother returned his smile, he added, "I'll take that sly smile as a yes."
"I might not have liked the fact that Finn showed up a day before he was supposed to, but I appreciated Caroline being there for me," said Klaus. "She helped me forget my anger and focus on her instead."
Later that Day…
Finn and Sage were sitting in the dining room for tea, enjoying each other's company while also listening to the conversations of the other passengers. Earlier in the day, the ship made a stop at Queenstown, Ireland, where they had been before deciding to go to France instead. One such conversation was between Captain Smith and J. Bruce Ismay, the head of the White Star Line. Finn didn't like or trust Ismay any further than he could throw him and in that moment, he was tempted to go over and do something about it. However, because there were humans around, he opted to stay where he was. Sage noticed how agitated he was getting and took him outside, where they could talk and possibly get Finn some air.
Once they were outside, Finn wasted no time in saying what was on his mind. "That bastard, Ismay. What the bloody hell gives him the right to try and manipulate Captain Smith like that? I realize he's the man's boss, but it still doesn't give him the right to say what he said."
"I don't like him either, Finn," said Sage. "But, we can't expose ourselves. There are humans all around us, and humans scare easily. It's probably best that we still keep our low profile and blend in as much as possible."
Finn sighed and was about to reply when he sensed a familiar presence and looked to see Elijah and Klaus coming toward them, accompanied by Katherine and Caroline. While he wasn't expecting to see them, at the same time, their presence couldn't been more welcome.
"Elijah, Niklaus, ladies," he said. "What a pleasant surprise."
Elijah smiled at his brother. "Likewise, Finnegan. I hope we weren't interrupting anything that you and the lovely Sage were doing."
"Oh, don't worry about it," said Finn. "We just came from tea. I listened in on a conversation in the dining room between Captain Smith and Bruce Ismay, the head of the White Star Line. Turns out the bloody bastard is greedy and wants the captain to light the last four boilers in order to increase the speed of the ship. Had it not been for the fact that there were other humans in the room, I would've gone over and given him a piece of my mind."
Klaus nodded and then looked at Sage. "I take it that you interfered, Sage?"
"Indeed I did," the redhead replied. "The last thing I need is for Finn to get into trouble while we're traveling together. Plus, we don't know if either the captain or that Ismay character have vervain on them."
It was here that Caroline spoke. "So, how are you enjoying the ship, Sage?"
Sage smiled at the blonde, grateful for the change in the subject. "I'm enjoying it immensely. As I told my parents via telegraph, I wanted to get out of Ireland and see the world. I'm looking forward to heading to America."
"You'll love America," said Katherine before Caroline could say anything else. "So much art, food, and culture just waiting to be enjoyed. Maybe you can convince Finn to take you to those places. It's so much more fun with a travel companion."
Sage nodded. "That does sound like fun. You know what? Maybe I will enjoy seeing the sights." She looked over her shoulder at Finn. "And I'll definitely have fun exploring with Finn. If I enjoyed seeing Paris, seeing America should be just as exciting."
As the ladies spoke, the Mikaelson brothers took the opportunity to have a private conversation of their own. Now that Finn's anger toward Bruce Ismay had been forgotten, they could focus on another matter: dealing with Mikael. Finn spoke first, being the eldest.
"My brothers, this topic can't be avoided much longer. We have to decide what to do about Father. You know as well as I that he's sure to catch up." He looked over at Katherine, Caroline, and Sage. "And that he'll find out about the lady vampires we love."
"Your concern is noted, Finnegan," said Elijah. "But, I wouldn't count the ladies out, because they're a lot tougher than you think. While it's true Father has them beaten in age, both Katerina and Caroline can defend themselves easily, as I'm sure your Sage can defend herself. I realize you're willing to do whatever it takes to protect her, and I respect that. Niklaus and I are willing to do what we can to protect Katerina and Caroline, but we shouldn't keep them from wanting to fight alongside us."
Finn didn't seem too convinced, but didn't get to reply because Klaus said, "Elijah has a point, Finn. We need all the help we can get here."
Finn nodded, knowing that he was outnumbered two to one. With a sigh, he said, "All right, I'll let Sage fight alongside us. I saw her fight in the boxing ring in Dublin, and I was impressed by her speed and strength. The human men she fought against didn't stand a ghost of a chance against her."
Note: Yeah, I'll end Chapter 8 here before I repeat anything. I apologize for the delay in updates. Inspiration was difficult to come by, and I couldn't really remember which day I'm on now. I think I'm now up to Saturday, April 13, the day before the ship sank. Anyway, stay tuned!
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