So I posted a chapter yesterday and because of all your wonderful reviews I am posting a new one today. This chapter is for all my lovely readers. This is my favorite chapter so far. I hope you like it as much as I do. Thank you so much for the great reviews. You all are so sweet. I continue writing this for all of you so please take the moment to review. Seriously they drive me to update. Enough of my rambling hope you enjoy!

"Rebekah, we need to talk." Elijah said as he entered Rebekah's room. She was finishing getting prepared for the ball. She was wearing a beautiful red dress with her hair pinned up in a bun.

"What is it brother?" She asked as she sat in front of her vanity.

"I am worried about Caroline. It seems Kol has taken an interest in her and as we know all too well that never turns out well. Normally I would not get involved but it is obvious Niklaus also has feelings for her and I will not let anything else separate our family." He told her.

She walked over to him and smiled "Elijah do not be so cynical. I trust that Caroline will not play our dear brothers for fools. "

"We shall see but if anything happens to prove otherwise she will have to go" Elijah stated as he walked out of her room.

Rebekah could not help but fear what her brother meant by "have to go". How dare he threaten Caroline when he was the one that broke up their family all those years ago because of Tatia. She considered Caroline a friend and would do everything in her power to protect her and hope that Caroline and Klaus ended up together for good.

Her brother had been through so much in his life and all she wanted was for him to be truly happy. That was the reason she stood by his side as he searched for the doppelganger and moonstone. The way he looked at Caroline was something she had never seen on his face before. Caroline was meant for him if only she could see it.

Rebekah left her room and headed towards Kol's study.

"We need to have a word, brother." Rebekah told Kol as she entered.

Kol was standing by the fireplace enjoying a drink. He was looking forward to his guests' arrival soon. He was already dressed in what could only be described as a very expensive, perfectly tailored, men's suit for that time.

"What about, dear sister?" he asked as he turned to face her.

"Caroline." She stated as she sat on a chair across from him. He turned and smiled.

"What about our sweet Caroline. I look forward to seeing her this evening." He told her.

"Why? I know Niklaus has feeling for her from when we were human but what I do not understand is why you do? "She asked.

"You cannot be serious Rebekah. Caroline is beautiful and strong, you know I love a girl with a sharp tongue. I think she is exactly what I need." He smirked.

"Yes, I am aware of her beauty but also your anger at Niklaus. I have no doubt you are doing this just to hurt him. Has our dear brother not suffered enough?" She asked with sadness in her eyes.

"I am sick and tired of you and Elijah falling to his feet and worshipping the ground he walks on. Mikael was a monster to all of us and as much as I feel for him taking the extra beatings Niklaus got due to our mother acting as a strumpet, I will never submit to him! He is our brother, our equal and until he understands that I have no issue with making his life nothing but hell!" He hissed as he walked to the door to leave. He was angry and with guests beginning to arrive it was not the time for this conversation.

Rebekah reached out and grabbed his wrists pulling him around.

"Do not do anything stupid Kol!" Rebekah begged.

"Why? Are you afraid he will dagger me as he did Finn? Have you truly forgotten what our dear brother is capable of doing to us? Yet you follow him still." He asked calmly before turning and leaving.

The guests were arriving and filling the ballroom but Rebekah was too concerned with what Kol was planning. He could have any girl he wanted why must he go after the one girl Niklaus cared for. Rebekah made her way to Caroline's room and quietly knocked before entering.

"Oh Caroline, you look stunning!" Rebekah gushed.

"Me? Look at you Rebekah you look gorgeous! I am sure all of them men will be lining up for a dance with you." Caroline replied smiling at her friend.

"I could only dream." Rebekah said sadly.

"What do you mean? Any man would be lucky to have you." Caroline told her as she placed her arm on Rebekah's shoulder to comfort her.

"Let's just say most men are too afraid of my brothers to even approach me." She told Caroline.

"I am sorry." Caroline replied feeling the sadness flow through her. Of course men would be afraid to date the originals sister although in the future it did not seem to be a problem.

"I was in love once. His name was Alaric. It was a long time ago and after courting for many moons I finally told my brothers. They seemed to enjoy his company but one evening Niklaus found him in the arms of the village…well let's just say this woman was known for bringing pleasure to many men. Niklaus ripped both of their hearts out instantly. Since then word has spread about how much my brothers protect me." Rebekah had a single tear running down her cheek as she spoke.

"I am so sorry Rebekah. I am sure you will meet a man who truly deserves you and that your brother will see is worthy of your heart. Who knows maybe he is downstairs right now." Caroline smiled as they both walked to the door to head downstairs.

"I am sure Nik will be drooling when he sees you." Rebekah laughed causing Caroline to blush.

Caroline had to admit she was greatly looking forward to seeing Klaus dressed up in this time period as well as sharing a dance with him.

"Caroline, you look absolutely ravishing this evening" Kol told her as she reached the bottom of the stairs. He gently took her hand and placed a sensual kiss upon it causing her to squirm a bit. She was quickly pulled from the moment as she felt eyes upon her. She looked past Kol and saw Klaus staring at her, his face twisted with jealousy that he seemed to not even try to hide.

Caroline walked towards the ballroom where Klaus was standing.

"Good evening sweetheart, if I may, you look simply angelic." Klaus told her as he kissed her hand as Kol did moments before. "You are without a doubt the most beautiful creature I have ever laid my eyes upon"

Caroline tried to hide her blushing but it was no use. He did things to her that she could not hide. "You do not look so bad yourself" She smiled as Klaus smirked at her teasing.

Rebekah grabbed Caroline's arm and pulled her into the enormous ballroom filled with dozens of perfectly dressed royals both vampires and humans.

Rebekah introduced her to everyone as "Lady Caroline" and as much as Caroline tried she was unable to remember all of the names of her new acquaintances.

Throughout the evening Kol would try to introduce her to some of his closer friends as his lady Caroline, she could not help but feel uncomfortable except when she noticed a few of the men eyeing her with looks of pure lust in their eyes. If them thinking she belonged to Kol, a feared original, maybe they would keep their distance.

Kol was the first to dance with her and she could not help but notice Klaus dancing with a beautiful tall redhead. Caroline tried not to stare but why would he dance with her she thought. He could do so much better, she is not even that pretty, Oh my god, I cannot be jealous she screamed to herself. Lost in thoughts she was pulled back to reality as Kol's hand dropped lower on her hips.

She quickly pulled his hands back up and glared at him.

"Oh come on Caroline, think of the fun we could have together." Kol whispered into her ear.

"I already told you Kol, I want to be your friend nothing more." She told him.

"Well, we shall see about that." He snickered.

"May I cut in?" Klaus asked saving her from Kol's wondering hands.

"I am afraid not brother." Kol stated twirling her in another direction.

Luckily Klaus reached out and snagged her around the waist causing Kol to sneer at him.

"You would not want to cause a scene, would you brother?" Klaus asked sarcastically.

Kol shot them both a look before reaching out and snagging another dancing partner from a young man who appeared to afraid to complain.

"Forgive my brothers lack of manners." Klaus said smiling at her.

"It is ok; I am becoming used to it if I may be honest." She laughed quietly.

Klaus grinned wider and pulled her closer.

"Is it wrong that I enjoy having you in my arms more than any other woman?" Klaus asked into her ear.

Caroline did not answer nor did she want to look into his face. She kept dancing looking over his shoulder. She noticed Rebekah in the corner alone. There was a handsome young man only a few feet away that obviously wished to approach her but Caroline could tell he was afraid. It did not help that Kol kept glaring in the poor boys direction. Poor Rebekah, Caroline thought, no wonder she treats boys as disposable in the future.

"Why will you and your brothers not allow your sister to find love? Caroline asked boldly causing Klaus to tense pulling back and look at her.

"My sister is young and naive in the ways of men." He said before pulling her back in.

"How do you expect her to grow and learn if she never has a chance? Not all men will hurt her you know." She told him.

Klaus sighed "She is my sister and I will not allow her to be hurt by anyone especially by some boy who will cause her nothing but heartache. I do not wish to speak of this any longer. It is no business of yours." He snapped.

Caroline pulled herself from his arms and glared at him "Rebekah is the closest I've ever had to a sister and so it is my business. You are foolish to think that you are actually doing her a favor! How could you keep something as special as love from her? Are you so blind that you cannot see she is hurting already? She is lonely and if you truly cared about her feelings you would allow her the pleasure of a man's affections." She hissed before turning on her heel and storming over to the corner where Rebekah stood.

Klaus watched as Caroline walked right up to the young man that had been stealing glances at Rebekah.

"May I ask your name?" Caroline asked him.

"Lewis, My lady" the man said with a slight bow.

"Well Lewis, I would like to introduce you to my dear friend Lady Rebekah." Caroline said as she waved for Rebekah to come over.

Klaus was fuming and stormed over stepping between Lewis and Rebekah.

"Leave, now!" Klaus commanded to Lewis.

Lewis turned to leave but Caroline caught his arm.

"No! Please stay. I am sure Rebekah would love to share a dance with you." Rebekah looked longingly at Lewis but he was terrified staring at the ground as Klaus bore his eyes into him.

"It is ok Lewis, would you not like to ask Lady Rebekah for a dance?" Caroline asked ignoring Klaus' glare.

"Yes my lady but I do not wish to anger my lord Niklaus nor my lord Elijah." He answered.

Caroline turned around and saw Elijah standing directly behind her. She had not even heard him come over. He seemed confused by what was unfolding.

She turned back around to face Lewis. "If you were to share a dance and possibly a walk of the grounds with Lady Rebekah can you give your word that your intentions are pure?" She asked sweetly. The poor young lad even as a vampire was shaking with fear.

"Of course, My Lady Rebekah deserves nothing less." He answered smiling quickly at Rebekah who was blushing. He noticed Klaus' glare and quickly averted his eyes to the floor.

"Well then, have at it." Caroline said pulling Rebekah into his arms causing Klaus to reach out to grab Lewis. Caroline knew it was coming and thrust herself in the way.

"You will let them dance and whatever else they choose to do. Rebekah is a big girl and unless she asks for your help you need to stay out of her personal life!" Caroline commanded with her arms folded over in front of her chest and her jaw squared in anger.

"Tell me sweetheart, why do you think I would I do that? "He asked anger displayed in his features.

"If you do not I will never speak nor look at you again! I will see you as nothing more than a monster who knows nothing of love, for all eternity." She answered acting as a five year old about to have a temper tantrum.

Klaus glared at her with anger but slowly began to soften so much that he quickly began grinning at her.

"A monster?" he asked smiling.

"Yes!" She answered still glaring angrily at him.

"Do you really think so low of me, sweetheart?" He asked reaching out for her hand.

She quickly pushed her hands away. "Would you deny your sister love?" She countered.

"No, not if it upset you. I appreciate your concern for my sister. So I will make a deal with you. I will allow her to be courted on the condition that if they hurt her I am allowed to punish them in any way I see fit." He smirked and then leaned into her ear to whisper "I do enjoy a bit of torture I must warn you though."

Caroline pulled herself to stand up straight and pushed out her chest putting on a serious expression. "If a man dares to hurt her and she feels that it is unforgivable then yes you may do your worst to him" She answered causing him to grin wide showing her his pearly whites.

"That's my girl." He said to himself as he gazed a t her beauty and strength.

"You have my word, love. Now please allow me one more dance." He said as he reached out and grabbed her by the waist a bit more roughly than he had previously, causing Caroline to giggle before hushing herself and putting back on her face of indifference. He was getting to her and he knew it.

Elijah had watched everything unfold before him and was shocked. Caroline had gotten his brother to fold. Niklaus never allowed for anyone to speak to him like that. He would have killed them slowly if they even dared to. Elijah remembered the women Niklaus would take to his bed and the screams that would come from his bed chambers as he ravished and then drained them. Niklaus was not one to be sweet or gentle unless he wanted something. What did he want from Caroline? Could he truly just want her heart? Elijah could not help but smile as he watched his brother and Caroline dance and laugh at each other but his gawking was cut short as he noticed Kol on the other side of the room glaring at them and seething with anger.

The night came to an end and Rebekah had extended an invite for Lewis to join them for lunch the next day as she was not sure how much longer they would be staying at Kols' home. Caroline and Klaus watched as Lewis walked with Rebekah to the main door to leave. He said his goodbye to Rebekah and was surprised when she leaned in and placed a gentle kiss upin his cheek.

Caroline notice Klaus tense and reached down and took his hand in hers. Klaus looked down at their intertwined finger and back at her with a smile.

"I will give this Lewis boy a chance and make sure my brothers do the same. I know my sister deserves love but that is not the only reason I am allowing it. I am doing so because I enjoy the way you look at me when you are happy and if Rebekah's happiness is what you request how can I not consent? I could never deny you anything."

Caroline and Klaus made their way out of the ballroom as he escorted her back to her room with their hands still linked.

"I had a lovely time, thank you for giving your sister a lovely time as well. I am sure she will love you even more after tonight." Caroline teased.

"Well it is not her love I am interested in at the moment." Klaus said boldly causing Caroline to quickly look down blushing.

"Please do not say this like that." She pleaded as she pulled her hand free from his.

"Why not, I only speak the truth." He said as he slid a finger under her chin pulling her head back up to look into her eyes.

"I am sure you could have any girl here, why me? I am nothing." She said showing her vulnerability more than she would have liked but she could not help it. She could not continue this flirtation they had when she was not sure what he wanted from her.

"How could you ask such a thing? Sweetheart you are beautiful, strong and full of light. Did you not notice all of the men here would love to make you theirs." He told her sweetly.

"What do you want from me? Please, just be honest." She whispered.

"Sweetheart, you are shaking. Are you afraid of me?" he asked his eyes full of concern.

"I am afraid for my heart. I have always been everyone's second choice. The girl to have some fun with while they waited for the girl they truly wanted to come around. I am afraid of being hurt again" She whispered.

"Love, I give you my word, I will never hurt you. You are my first choice and always have been. I have dreamt of you since the first time I laid eyes on you. Even before the night in the caves. Please just let me in. Allow me the honor of showing you all the great things this world has to offer. I will earn your heart if you will just please give me a chance." He pulled her closer to him and whispered into her ear. "All I want is a chance. Leave with us tomorrow."

Caroline had no words. She was full of so many emotions and being this close to him smelling his manly scent was too much. She reached up on her toes and gently placed her lips on his. It was gentle and sweet and he seemed surprised. He quickly realized what was happening and wrapped his arms around her and pulled her in tighter, kissing her with all the passion he had. Kissing her in a way he never knew possible. Passion poured from his lips. He wanted her and even more he needed her. He had never felt such desire for anyone and he was damned if he did not make her his. She pulled away slowly with her lips swollen from the intensity and looked up at him with hope in her eyes.

"Goodnight Klaus." She said as she opened her door and ran inside.

Klaus turned to leave as he heard her door open slightly. He turned and saw her there staring at him with a very small smile. It was barely there but her eyes said everything he needed to know. He would have his chance and he never felt more hope than he did in that moment.

"Goodnight love" He told her sweetly as she shut the door for the final time that night.

Klaus went back to his room and was surprised to find Kol there.

"What now, Kol? I am in no mood for you tonight." He spat.

"Seems you think you have won her." Kol said.

"It appears I just may. You have no chance with her so yourself the embarrassment. We will be leaving tomorrow evening and she will be coming with us." Klaus said with a grin.

"We shall see" Kol said with a sadistic look in his eyes.

Kol made his way to Caroline's room and entered without knocking. He found her in her bed in nothing but a white sleep gown. Kol removed all of his clothing quietly not wanting to awake her.

"Hello darling" Kol whispered as he climbed in next to her.

She quickly woke and tried to jump from the bed but Kol was stronger and pulled himself on top of her.

"I will have you one way or another. Did you really think I would just let you leave with my brother?" Kol asked as he viciously kissed her neck.

"Please don't do this. You are better than this. I know it." She pleaded.

"No, I'm not. There is no saving me." He whispered in her ear.

"I don't believe that. I will not give up on saving you from yourself no matter what you do to me." She said calmly hoping he would see she truly cared for him.

"Well we shall see about that." He said as he ran his hand down her stomach and ripped her gown off.

"If you do not stop this now I will scream and Klaus will kill you!" she choked out. She was terrified of what could happen if nobody heard her.

"No you won't" Kol said as he looked into her eyes. Just as she realized what he was about to do it was too late. "You will not scream anything other than my name from pleasure."

She froze she tried to yell but her voice was not there. She struggled under him with nothing but her panties on. He kissed down her neck onto her breasts. She cried out hoping he would stop. He glared down at her with lust before ripping the last cloth of protection from her body.

Kol grabbed her by the waist and pushed her deeper into the bed. She let out another cry as he kissed down her stomach, his hand on her breasts. His hands were making their way down to her core and she felt them run along her inner thighs. She cried louder but it was no use.

She tried to block out what was about to happen as she turned her head to the side and saw her side table with a vase of flowers as well as a vase of water. She quickly grabbed them and smashed it over his head and threw the other across the room hoping someone would hear it. She struggled against him before he pulled back and slapped her across the face. She desperately tried to crawl from the bed. Her fingers gripping the sheets tightly as he pulled her closer. She flipped herself to her stomach. Kol laughed as he grabbed her up and placed her in his lap.

"You will be mine, Caroline." He hissed. Grabbing her breast from behind kissing her neck and down her back. He pulled her around and looked into her eyes. "You want me and no one else!" He compelled her again.

She heard the door fly open and saw Elijah standing in the doorway. She could not help but notice the look of anger on his face. What did he think was happening?

Ok so I know a cliffhanger, sorry. This was my favorite chapter to write. I love Rebekah and Klaroline has lots of interactions. I was not sure how far to take Kol's attack on Caroline as I do not want my story deleted. Please review and let me know what you think and what you hope happens next. I have the next chapter mapped out but curious what you all think should happen. Obviously Elijah is already worried about Caroline having both his brothers attention so what will he do now that he sees her and Kol in bed together? Will he know she was attacked? Will she give upon trying to change Kol? So excited for next chapter. Review and I will try to update within the next few days. Thanks for reading.