Someday chapter IX
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"Caroline, wait." Bonnie caught up with to her just before she climbed into the car.
"I know what happened with Tyler and Hayley"
Caroline stiffened; she was well and truly over Tyler but the mention of his indiscretion and Hayley's duplicity still put her on edge.
"I was with Tyler when Hayley called. She said that they had to leave right away because Klaus was after them. I wasn't convinced when Hayley said she didn't know why he was after them .I tried to tell Tyler that but he wouldn't listen. He just took off after her"
"If you ask me, those two deserve each other" Klaus added, determined to be part of the conversation even though Bonnie was trying hard to exclude him. Bonnie glared at him before returning to the conversation. Caroline didn't bother reacting either way; she actually agreed with him.
"What really happened? Should we be worried?"
Caroline relayed the entire affair to Bonnie; Marcel and Hayley's dealings, the kidnap and how things had ended between her and Tyler. She also made sure to tell her that it was her decision to send Hayley into exile; how Klaus had given her the choice instead of simply killing her.
"Care, I'm so sorry. I had no idea".
"It's okay. So he's gone?"
"He won't be back if he's gone looking for Hayley" Bonnie said distractedly. She seemed to be considering what she said next.
"I want to make a deal"
"For what?" asked Caroline.
"The question should be 'for whom'?" This from Klaus. Caroline realised the statement was actually directed at him. Bonnie wanted to make a deal with Klaus.
"I want you to give me your word you'll not go looking for Tyler and Hayley. In return, I promise not to use the spell to destroy you or your siblings".
Klaus laughed, incredulous that she would ask this of him.
"You are aware of what those two have done to me? To Caroline? You want me to promise them a happily-ever-after? Is that what you want?"
Klaus was taunting her and taking great pleasure in it. It annoyed Caroline. Bonnie ignored his jibes and continued.
"Yes. I'm not saying let them to return to Mystic Falls or invite them to vacation with the two of you in Rome or wherever. Just don't seek them out or kill either of them when or if you happen to bump into them" Bonnie added.
Caroline noticed Klaus' face fall when Bonnie amended the agreement to cover an accidental meeting. They were all fully aware that he would have gladly exploited that loophole.
Klaus was angry but he knew he had to at least consider the witch's deal. He was annoyed that she had nixed the only loophole. He wanted nothing more than to tear out the throats of both Tyler and Hayley. Except Caroline. She was the only thing he wanted more than revenge. He couldn't risk losing her to indulge his past reckless (yet incredibly satisfying) behaviour. Yet he couldn't be seen as weak. Word couldn't spread that he was capable of forgiveness. He looked over at Caroline; she looked concerned. It was clearly bothering her that he hadn't accepted right away.
"Let me be clear Miss Bennett, I don't trust you nor do I trust your friends. Rightly so as they have tried to do me in countless times. However, I'm willing to accept your offer. I give you my word. I will not seek out Tyler and or Hayley. Nor will I kill them as they rightly deserve if I happen to meet them by chance. In exchange you will hold up your end; you will give me your word that you will not use my mother's spell not any other witch's immortality affecting spells, on myself or any of my siblings".
Bonnie looked pleased. She reached out her hand to shake his; to seal the deal. He gripped hers firmly. The hand shake went a little too long. He pulled her infinitesimally closer. His voice was low and threatening.
"However, I feel as if I need to make this clear; if I hear so much as a whisper of a plot against me from Tyler or any of his wolf friends than this deal is forfeit. Furthermore, I will not hesitate to compel you to forget the spell. Believe me, it would be a kindness. I could simply kill you myself".
Bonnie's eyes widened momentarily in fear before she dropped his hand in anger.
"What are you saying? That I'm lucky you don't just kill me now? Is that it?"
"Not at all. I'm simply stating the facts. If Tyler or Hayley make a move against myself, my family or Caroline than our deal no longer stands. I sincerely hope that the boy is smart enough not to try anything"
Bonnie still looked unconvinced. She glanced over at Caroline; trying to gauge her reaction but Caroline looked slightly conflicted.
"You have my word. Unlike my dear brother Elijah, who has a tendency to go back on his. You lot may consider me evil yet despite my alleged faults and plots, I always honour my deals".
Caroline looked between the two of them. The tension was overwhelming. This truce was becoming shakier with each passing moment. She wasn't entirely pleased with Klaus either but she knew that in the past he wouldn't have given a second thought to killing her.
Maybe he really has changed...
Bonnie gave him a curt nod and quickly clasped Caroline's hand before heading back inside, promising to call them later.
The ride back to Klaus' was silent; both were lost in thought. Caroline couldn't help but feel annoyed at his pride.
Why couldn't he agree to just leave them be? Regardless of their plots?
It was only after they walked through the doors that Caroline spoke.
"So you'd really kill them?"
Klaus sighed.
"I said I wouldn't as long as they don't plot against us".
"This is Hayley and Tyler. Of course they're going to plan something. It's what they do!"
"Not if they value their lives".
"Seriously?!"
"Caroline, if they don't make a move against us than I will let them live. I'm taking a lot on faith here with your little witchy friend. Would it be so difficult for you to show for me?"
This time it was Caroline's turn to sigh. She closed the distance between them and placed her hands on his hips. He mimicked her actions; resting his hands on hers in return.
"I do have faith in you. It's just difficult seeing the evil all-business Klaus. I understand that you'll want to defend yourself if they attack you but like I said, it's difficult. I just really really hope it doesn't come to that".
Caroline chuckled lightly.
"Screw all this arguing. We have enough to worry about without fighting over our ex's".
Referring to Hayley as Klaus' ex made Caroline furious. The thought of that slut with her grimy paws on Klaus made Caroline see red. Her fangs appeared and she tightened her grip on his hips possessively. Klaus reached out, gently grazing her fangs with his blushed, turning her face away.
"Caroline don't hide your face from me. You're beautiful especially, " he said, lightly redirecting her head back towards him, "when you show your fangs".
Caroline scoffed.
"Has anyone ever told you you're a terrible liar?"
"Just you, love" Klaus said, kissing her softly. This kiss was different to the others; it was gentle. Intimate. There was no mad rush to get one another naked; they'd have plenty of time for that later.
Hell, we'll have the rest of our lives.
Caroline broke the kiss. Klaus looked at her questioningly. She strode over to the Ipod dock selecting one of her favourite slow dance songs.
Klaus followed her. Caroline turned to face him. She held out her hand to him; he took the proffered hand in his own and placed the other on her waist. They slowly began to dance around the room setting an easy pace.
"What bought this on?"
"I had something important I wanted to say and I felt like setting the mood"
"I'm intrigued"
"It occurred to me during our last kiss that we didn't have to rush because we have all night. It was then I realized that we don't just have all night; we have our whole lives. Klaus, there will never be anyone else. I'm yours. Always"
Caroline felt a tad vulnerable exposing herself so openly to him. She wasn't unsure of his feelings nor did she regret saying it. However, she still felt anxious.
Have I just declared myself completely to the world's most infamous bachelor? What the hell is wrong with me? He's never been committed before and here I am being all desperate and clingy? Good one, Caroline!
Caroline sneaked a look at his face, unsure of what she expected to see there. She was shocked and touched to see that he looked on the verge of tears.
Klaus clasped both her hands in his, not even bothering to dance anymore.
"Caroline, I can not begin to explain how it felt to hear you say that. I've spent 1000 years alone. I would have been prepared to spend another milennia alone. Gladly. Only because I never expected to meet someone as beautiful, as entrancing, as strong as you. Not one who would love me back anyhow. You're one of a kind, Caroline. I'd be more than honoured to spend eternity with you. You've bought me back".
Caroline was now the one fighting back tears. A fight that she was losing, no less. He had this way of making speeches that left her feeling almost light headed. She wondered how she had managed to resist him in the past.
Caroline was speechless. words failed her so she kissed him instead. Lovingly. Lingeringly. His hands moved to the nape of her neck. Caroline's rested at the base of his spine. Eventually, they broke apart. Klaus placed a chaste kiss on her forehead. They resumed their dance as the song played through again.
XX
The next morning they were awoken by an incessant knocking. Rebekah's voice came through the door.
"Put some clothes on you two. The witch has figured it out. They need us over there now".
Caroline groaned as she threw the covers aside. She headed for the shower, frowning when she realised she didn't have any clean clothes.
"Rebekah left a box of her less favoured clothes near my door last night"
"How generous" Caroline muttered. However she was tempted to have a look. Yet she resisted. Instead she turned on the water. Klaus vamped over to her, whispering in her ear. Goosebumps appeared on her arms as his whiskers tickled the bare skin of her neck.
"Mind if I join you?"
"I think it would be quicker if you didn't".
Klaus looked slightly disgruntled but pulled away nonetheless. He slowly pulled on his own pants and made his way to the downstairs bathroom.
Twenty minutes later they were all assembled at the boarding house. All except Stefan who was busy recuperating. Elijah had now joined them and was standing near Klaus and Rebekah.
"I managed to contact Esther. She agreed to help me out. She knows I'm not planning to use it on you guys" Bonnie began, motioning at the three originals.
"She still agreed to help?" Elijah asked.
"Yes. She believes that as long as I have the knowledge that one day I'll be given enough reason to use it".
Caroline saw Elijah and Rebekah narrow their eyes as they glanced over at Klaus. It seemed they were waiting for an inevitable violent outburst from Klaus. When none came Elijah asked his next question;
"I assume that some kind of arrangement has been made to ensure that does not happen?"
"We've made a deal" Bonnie said, hoping to leave it at that.
"What kind of deal?" Damon piped up.
"It's not important right now" snapped Bonnie.
"I plan to do the reversal spell around noon today. Silas wont be expecting me to perform it during the day so that'll give us an advantage. It's not much but it's something. It would be easier to do the spell at night; it's easier to draw power from nature then. However, for this to work I'll need to draw power from the expression triangle."
"Silas is always one step ahead. He'll know what we're up to" said Elena.
"He won't know exactly what we're up to. It won't take him long to figure it out. When he does, he'll come after me. I'll need protection".
Bonnie made contact with all the vampires in the room; "I'll be relying on you guys to keep Silas back".
Caroline noted that no one was making eye contact with Matt or Jeremy. They clearly weren't in on the plan.
"What about Matt and I?" Jeremy asked accusingly.
"You won't be there" Bonnie said, avoiding eye contact.
"Bonnie-" Matt began.
"Look, we need all the supernatural help we can get. We don't need to be worrying about protecting the two of you".
"She's right, you know. Need I remind you that Silas already killed you once" Damon supplied.
Jeremy shot daggers at Damon but ploughed on, determined to make his point.
"We can be useful. Remember Esther's spell to keep all of you inside the school? Matt and were the only ones who could leave. Matt could wear my old Gilbert ring"
"It's not happening, Jer" Elena said firmly, demonstrating her trademark blend of caring for someone whilst being bossy.
Matt and Jeremy both opened their mouths to argue when Elijah vamped in front of the them, Everyone except Klaus tensed. Elijah compelled them both to stay away from the expression triangle for the remainder of the day. He then compelled them to leave. They did so without further ado. Immediately after, Rebekah and Elena started in on Elijah.
"What gives you the right-"
"You can't just control them like that-"
"Elena. Rebekah. Please calm yourselves. Compelling them was the only option. Everyone present was thinking it. I expect that if either of the two of you were to compell them than there would be some rather irksome trust issues that may affect our ultimate goal of defeating Silas. As I am neither their friend, brother or lover, I had no qualms in doing what need to be done" Elijah stated formally, straightening his tie as he resumed his seat.
Elena and Rebekah still looked incredibly pissed but they didn't press the matter. They too sat back down again.
"So here's the plan. I'll need at least two of you guarding me-" Bonnie began.
"One original would suffice" Klaus remarked smugly.
Bonnie rolled her eyes.
"I hate to admit it but he's right. Klaus or Elijah will need to stand guard. Elena and Damon will be at one point of the triangle. Rebekah and Caroline at the other. Whoever isn't standing guard over me will stand watch at the third point".
Damon raised his hand sarcastically, obviously not loving Bonnie being in charge.
"Yes?"
"What if Silas does his creepy impersonator trick?"
"I've managed to spell these herbs to stop that. They make you shimmer slightly. I've managed to make it strong enough that you don't have to be a witch to see the distortion. If Silas appears he won't shimmer. If any of you see him, even if you're standing guard you should all head to wherever Silas is. Hold him down if you need to. Between the six of you, it shouldn't be a problem".
"What about Stefan?" Caroline asked. They were all concerned about guarding Bonnie and detaining Silas that they'd forgotten all about Stefan.
"What's to stop Silas from capturing Stefan? Use him as leverage?" Caroline continued.
Elena perked up, seeing a solution to both problems;
"We get Jer and Matt to take him over to Matt's place. Silas can;t get in there. They'll all be safe".
"Plus it'll stop their whining about not being involved" snarked Damon.
"Right. Well, I need to gather some things. I'll meet you guys at the expression triangle in two hours" Bonnie said, getting up to leave.
Elena jumped up to follow her.
"You can't go by yourself. It's not safe out there".
Bonnie agreed. Elena shot Caroline a quick look before they left. Caroline slumped in her seat; Elena wasn't going just to protect Bonnie. She was going to vent about her and Klaus.
Everyone gradually filtered out the room. Elijah left with Rebekah to inform Matt and Jeremy of their new roles. Damon poured a scotch, wordlessly handing one to Klaus.
"Cheers"
Klaus raised his glass to Damon's.
"To getting rid of Silas" Damon began.
"May this plan work better than all your ill fated attempts to get rid of me" Klaus added, clinking the glass.
"I'm going to check on Stefan" Caroline announced, leaving them to it. Damon vamped in front of her, blocking her path. Klaus was there first.
"Easy tiger. Not going to hurt her"
"Then you won't mind getting out of my way".
"No can do, Blondie. He's in bad shape. Barely recognizes anyone. It's probably best not to keep away from him"
"How bad is it?"
"Bad".
Normally Caroline would be skeptical of anything Damon had to say but he looked sincere. Damon was many things but he did care about Stefan and that was written all over his face at that moment.
Without looking at either of them, Caroline turned on her heel and left. Klaus joined her shortly after. She knew he was just as worried about Stefan as she was. Even if he wouldn't admit it. They headed back to Caroline 's to pick up some clothes. Caroline also wanted to check in with her mother in case something went wrong later in the woods. Klaus elected to stay in the car, knowing full well that even though he was invited inside, he sure wasn't welcome as far as Liz was concerned.
They didn't speak again until they were back at Klaus'.
"I'm sure Stefan will be fine. It might not seem that way right now".
" I know that. But why does it have to be Stefan? He doesn't deserve it" Caroline said, beginning to get worked up.
"I agree. In time-"
"No! I don't want him to get better in time" Caroline snapped, close to tears. She kept ranting, annoyed at the injustice.
"I want him to be better now! It's always the ones who don't deserve it. Why can't bad things happen to bad people? Like Katherine. The worst thing that happened to her was being made human again".
"When it could have gone to some one more deserving?" Klaus hedged.
"Yes, like Stefan"
"But not Elena or yourself?"
"I don't know if I would have taken it"
Klaus said nothing. He was remembering their earlier conversation in Elena's living room. She had been evasive then when they had asked if she would take it.
Caroline chuckled derisively, calming herself.
"Gotta love these bipolar vampire emotions!" Caroline said sarcastically.
"They can be quite entertaining" Klaus teased.
"Shut up"
Caroline lightly swatted him on the arm. He surprised her by pulling her into an embrace.
"Wish we could stay like this. Not have to deal with all the judgement and doppelganger drama" Caroline mumbled against his neck. She took the opportunity to place a kiss underneath his ear.
"We have some time before we have to meet the others".
Klaus placed soft kisses down her neck, enjoying the sound of her breathing increase as his lips ghosted over her skin. Caroline took control, vamping them up the stairs to his bedroom. Once there, she pulled off his jacket and flung him backwards onto his bed. She knew he was stronger and letting her take control. Still, she felt a thrill at taking the lead. She climbed on top, straddling his lap. She took her time, leisurely undoing his shirt buttons. He got up on his elbows to kiss her. Caroline shoved him back down. He watched her actions hungrily as she proceeded to undress them both.
For the next hour they weren't an original and a baby vampire involved in a witch's plot to destroy a 2000 year old vampire/witch. No, for the next hour they were simply two people in love indulging in one another.
XX
As planned they met up in the center of the expression triangle. Bonnie had texted earlier telling them to meet there. She also wanted to fill them in on how it would work.
"Ok guys, I'm pretty positive the spell will work. However, you have to remember that even if he's not a vampire anymore, he'll still a 2000 year old witch. He's still very powerful. That's why you all need to make sure you're wearing your herbs. Be on the lookout. Once the spell works, I'll need most of you to hold him down until someone can kill him".
"Does it matter who does it?" Caroline asked.
"I suppose not. As long as he doesn't get away. Although, come to think of it, you'll probably need the strongest holding him back so it'll probably fall to you or Elena to actually kill him. No offense"
"Hey!" Elena and Caroline exclaimed, obviously offended.
"I said no offense" Bonnie muttered.
"She's right. The fact remains that after Miss Gilbert here, Miss Forbes is the weakest. Physically" Elijah added.
The "physically" remark earned Elijah a glare from Bonnie and Damon. On the other hand, Rebekah and Klaus seemed amused at the implication that Caroline was a stronger person emotionally than Elena was. Caroline didn't say anything; she was torn between amusement and indignation at being thought of as weak. Not just weak but one of the two weakest links.
Well at least they're not implying I'm fragile...
"So, everyone's clear? When I've finished the spell either Klaus or Elijah will inform the others. You'll need to be on the lookout. If Silas appears before I can finish the spell than someone needs to raise the alarm. Everyone except whoever's guarding me will need to find him and contain him. It's essential that I finish the spell. We all clear?"
Everyone nodded before breaking into groups. Klaus elected to stay behind with Bonnie. Elijah left to guard the third point. Elena and Caroline both rushed forward to hug Bonnie. They reached her at the same time. In the past they would have had a three person best friend group hug. Now it was an awkward encounter. Elena cast Bonnie an apologetic look, opting not to hug her. Caroline ignored Elena's pettiness, hugging her as planned.
"Be Careful" Caroline said, trying hard not to squash her.
"You too".
Elena stood back awkwardly, looking on in distaste as Caroline gave Klaus a quick kiss before she flashed off with Rebekah. Bonnie didn't get a chance to speak to Elena properly. Elena gave her a quick cursory hug before disappearing with Damon.
Once in position, Rebekah and Caroline stood awkwardly. She had expected to cop an earful from Rebekah about how she wasn't worthy of Klaus. If she had started with that, Caroline had a counter argument about her feelings regarding Rebekah and Matt. Yet Rebekah seemed out of sorts. Distracted.
"You okay?"
"Fine. Mind your own business" Rebekah snapped.
"Whatever" Caroline muttered.
"We're meant to be looking out for Silas not making small talk"
"Ok, what is your problem?"
"I'd be careful if I were you, Caroline. Don't push me"
"It's Matt, isn't it?"
"No. Of course not".
"Please. Don't act like you care".
"Ok, fine I admit I'm not your biggest fan but I don't want to see you suffer and I definitely don't want Matt to get hurt"
"Matt's the one who hurt me" Rebekah said in a small voice.
"Do you...want to talk about it?"
Rebekah just glowered at her. Caroline could tell she was torn between being bitchy and allowing Caroline to comfort her.
She's right; it's not like we're best friends. Yet I don't want to leave things like that... I learnt to tolerate Damon. I can sure as hell learn to like Rebekah.
"Come on..." Caroline teased, "We're practically sisters now".
Rebekah scoffed at first but eventually let out a little laugh. It was soon followed by a trembling lower lip as she fought back tears. She turned away, quickly wiping away the tears.
"Matt said that he does love me but he's seen how these things work out when humans get involved with vampires. They either die or get turned. I couldn't promise I wouldn't turn him some day".
Caroline wanted to go comfort her yet she didn't; Rebekah was proud. It might not be wise. Rebekah turned back around to face her.
"Is that so wrong? That I wanted to be with him forever. That I couldn't bear the thought of only getting to be with him for a lousy sixty, maybe seventy years?"
"No of course it isn't..."
"If I had gotten the cure I would have been able to live a human life with him. We could have had beautiful blonde children. Our hair would have turned grey. I'd get all wrinkled and disgusting but it would be worth it".
Caroline 's heart was breaking for her. Rebekah deserved happiness. Even if that was debatable than MAtt sure did. The whole situation was horrible.
"I understand. I know that sounds stupid and people tend to say it when they don't but I genuinely understand. I went through this with Matt as well. I guess it's a little different; Matt and I were always meant to be just friends. I'm sorry".
"Spare me your sympathy, Caroline. You're not completely alone. You have Nik now. Another person I've lost".
"Rebekah, I don't plan on stealing Klaus from you".
"You better not" Rebekah said, only half joking.
Caroline's phone beeped. She had a text from Elijah from Bonnie's phone. Klaus had detected Silas' presence. Elijah said to keep a look out and that Bonnie was nearly done with the spell. Caroline spared a moment to think of how odd it was to see Elijah's formality relayed in text message from Bonnie's phone.
Caroline and Rebekah's head snapped to the left as they heard dual cries from both Elena and Damon. They sped off in their direction. Silas was there in the shape of Matt. Damon and Elena were both on their knees; Silas was causing brain aneurysms. Caroline rushed towards Silas. She stopped when she saw Rebekah wasn't behind her.
"Rebekah it's not Matt. Remember the herbs. They make us shimmer. Look at him. He's not shimmering. It's Silas!"
Caroline rushed Silas. He soon had her by the throat but his focus was now divided. Elena and Damon were now free from his hold. They rushed over to drag him off Caroline and hold him down. He fought them off easily. All three of them went flying. Elena was knocked out. Damon immediately went to check on her. Rebekah rushed forward, twisting Silas' arms behind his back.
"Not now, Damon! We need you" Rebekah grunted, holding Silas. She could hold him on her own. Yet he was putting up quite the struggle. Caroline and Damon vamped over to hold down his legs.
"We can't hold him for long" Caroline grunted.
"No shit, Blondie" Damon snarked.
"Luckily, the cavalry's here" announced Klaus, followed by Elijah.
"Enough with the theatrics, Nik!" snapped Rebekah.
"Very well. Elijah would you like to do the honours?"
"You're too kind, brother. I do believe the privilege should go to Miss Gilbert"
Klaus looked over at Elena who was struggling to get up.
"Excellent plan, Elijah. She looks more than up to the task"
"He's responsible for the death of her brother. It's only fair" Elijah reasoned.
"If we were following that logic than the youngest Gilbert and the blonde quarterback would be dead by our hands" argued Klaus.
"ENOUGH!" Caroline yelled. "Someone kill him already".
"I volunteer"
Everyone turned to see Stefan leaning against a tree. Before they could say anything else, he had rushed forward, plunged his hand into Silas' chest. It reappeared a second later, Silas' bloody heart in his hand. Rebekah, Damon and Caroline lurched forward momentarily as Silas' body became a literal dead weight.
"Good riddance" Damon said, stepping over the lifeless form of Silas. He clapped Stefan on the back.
"Good to see you're feeling better, little brother".
"Stefan" Caroline said, rushing over to hug him. He returned her hug briefly.
"How are you feeling?" Caroline asked, stepping back from him.
"Shaky but better. Thanks" .
"We were so worried" Caroline said.
"I'm fine. Really." Stefan said distractedly. He was too busy watching Damon fuss over Elena who was still bleeding slightly. Caroline hated seeing the look of desolation on his face.
"Stefan-" Caroline began. But he had already gone. She looked dejectedly at the direction he would have headed. She had to fight the urge to comfort him. He needed time.
"Elijah. Thanks for helping" Caroline said, heading over to Klaus. He didn't ask how she was but he scrutinized every inch of her; checking for injuries. She mimicked his actions albeit she was appraising his form rather than looking for injuries. Initially she had looked but she remembered that he was pretty much indestructible. She got a little caught up; forgetting where she was for a moment. After checking out his body for longer than strictly necessary she finally reached his face. She loved the way his gaze softened when he looked at her yet burned with intensity at the same time.
They heard Elena mutter something scathing. Caroline closed her eyes for a second, calming herself.
"Do you have something you want to say, Elena?"
"I said it all yesterday"
"So that's it?"
"We've been friends since forever Caroline. I can't believe you're going to throw away our friendship. For him"
"Ok, first off, we drifted apart well before Klaus and I happened. Secondly, you've been a tad self obsessed lately to accuse me of abandoning you. And if we're being brutally honest here, I think you chose the wrong Salvatore"
Damon flashed in front of Caroline. Again, Klaus was there before him.
"Just give me a reason, Damon" Klaus said, his voice low and menacing.
"Really, Blondie? Getting him to fight your battles for you? Well I can't say I'm surprised; you tend to pick those stronger than you to pair up with. Klaus, Tyler, me..."
Caroline sidestepped Klaus. He resisted but he begrudgingly moved when she sent him a look that clearly said; I need to do this. Trust me.
"You're right, Damon. I should fight my own battles".
Before he could react, Caroline kneed him between the legs. Damon collapsed onto the forest floor. He was winded but still capable of speaking.
"Not cool, Blondie"
"Now we can go!" Caroline said chirpily. She left the woods leaving her former best friend behind her. The three originals followed close behind; Klaus and Rebekah looking highly amused.
Once back at the car, Elijah informed them of his plans to head back to New Orleans. Rebekah said she had a plane to catch. She didn't say where. Caroline grabbed her in a quick hug; surprising them both.
"Call whenever you need to talk"
Rebekah nodded. Elijah and Klaus were both bade her good luck and farewell. Elijah left shortly after.
"Where to, love?"
"Well, I do remember a certain Original inviting me on a trip to see the world. Does the offer still stand?"
Klaus answered by kissing her passionately letting go just before she felt light headed.
"Always"
"Wait, I have a few people to say goodbye to first. Bonnie will kill me if I take off again without saying goodbye. Plus I have to talk to my Mum, Stefan and Matt".
"Very well"
After a few teary goodbyes they departed Mystic Falls. Caroline was sad to go; this was her home. Undoubtedly, she'd return. Maybe when she did she could resolve things with Elena.
They were just outside Mystic Falls when they saw a familiar figure standing beside a motor bike. Stefan. They pulled up alongside him.
"Room for one more?"
"By all means"
"I'll follow you guys. Don't worry I'll keep my distance. Let you two do your thing. For all our sake's, I'll stay in a separate hotel".
Caroline blushed.
"Where to first?" inquired Klaus as they pulled back onto the road.
"Show me all your favourite cities"
"Hopefully, we'll find some you can call your favourite too".
"That's the plan, Nik".
Author's note: So, what do you think? I know I didn't specify which song it was that they danced to. There were two reasons for that; 1 I thought I'd leave it up to you guys to think of whichever song pops into your head when you think of Klaroline. 2. The only song that ever springs to my mind when I think of Klaroline is Give Me Love by ED SHeeran which I've used in my other fics and has appeared in many others Klaroline fan fictions.
Next chapter: epilogue.
