Dormant Wolf – X Celebration

Summary: Since her birth, they had been drawn to each other without even knowing it. After an unexpected meeting, their journey began, leading them towards an unbreakable bond. l Klaroline AU

I do not own The Vampire Diaries or The Originals.

CAROLINE

"I don't know Bonnie," I sighed. I was finding this conversation incredibly hard. I tried to be completely honest with my best friend but this? I could hardly tell her I was now a vampire-werewolf hybrid. She wouldn't believe me. "I'll try and attend a few lectures and see you but I can't return to our dorm yet."

"Okay, but Care can't you at least tell me where you are?" I had been dodging the question so far but Bonnie wouldn't give up.

"I can't…" I glanced out the window as I held the phone to my ear.

"Why Care? Are you in some sort of trouble?"

"No, no, nothing like that," I assured her. I couldn't have her reporting this to my Mother and have her sending a search party out. My Mom had enough on her plate. "I promise you I'm fine Bonnie." There were a few knocks on the conjoining door and Klaus appeared. "I'm sorry I've got to go. I'll talk to you later. Bye!" I ended the call quickly in case Klaus didn't approve of this conversation. She was my best friend, he couldn't ask her to leave my life in addition to my Mother? Could he?

"Good morning Caroline," Klaus greeted me using his usual charming tone. I didn't say anything in response. I only slipped my phone into my trouser pocket and waited for him to give me his usual instructions for the day. "Before I begin, hand me your phone." He held out his hand.

"What?" I shook my head. "No. You can't stop me from communicating with my friends and family. I still have a life you know."

"Now that life is here, so hand me your phone," he demanded in a harsher tone than before.

"I was only talking to a friend. She's hardly a threat to you."

"Bonnie Bennett. I know but still I would like to take care of it. So hand me your phone and do not defy me again." I huffed and placed it in his palm.

"Firstly my Mother, now my friends, what else do you want to take away from me?" I was beginning to get angry once again. "You do not own me. So stop acting as such!"

"Calm down sweetheart." Klaus reached towards me and placed his hand on my shoulder. His touch was a calming tool and I hated it.

Once I had inhaled many heavy breaths and relaxed back without phasing into the wolf, Klaus continued with the business he had set out to include me in.

"I came to inform you of the details for your welcoming celebration this evening."

"I told you already," I butted in. "I don't want it. There's nothing to celebrate and so there's no need for whatever you're planning.

"Unless you would like another incident like the other day I suggest you carry through with the events," he warned. "It's a gathering of every wolf in my pack. It is the welcoming of the Alpha female so everyone will know who you are and will respect you."

"Can't you just…" I thought for a moment. "…send an email to everyone and be done with it?"

"No, you're going." His voice was stern.

"If I don't want to do something, you're not going to force me to do it," I tried to stand my ground but just as I expected he wasn't having any of it.

"Caroline." I was beginning to feel his impatience and anger as he spoke. "This is the only thing you must attend. I will not tell you again. You will go and that is final."

Klaus took a few steps in my direction but instead of reaching me he stepped into my walk in closet. I moved a little closer so I could watch him with my clothes. He pulled out a key from his pocket, where my phone was, and unlocked a tall cupboard.

"Come here sweetheart," he directed me in a softer and kinder voice. With a sigh I walked towards him to find several beautiful gowns waiting inside the closet.

"What's all this?" I asked in a sweet tone before my anger grew once more. "Ohhh I get it." I picked up one of the high heeled shoes from the side and threw it at him. To my disappointment he caught the shoe and didn't even flinch. "You think you can buy me pretty things? Is that it? You think I'm that shallow that if you offer me some expensive clothes that I'll fall to your feet and do whatever you want?"

"I'm simply giving you a selection of outfits to wear tonight, or any other time," he responded in his usual tone. I couldn't feel any shift in his emotions other than…humour? Why was he so frustrating?

"And why would I need something to wear tonight when I'm going to be sitting right here in my room?" I folded my arms.

"Just choose a dress Caroline and I'll find you later," he muttered and handed me back the shoe. I took it and huffed.

KLAUS

I headed downstairs and spoke to Aiden about his additional work. I needed someone trustworthy and loyal to protect Caroline and I thought my first beta would be a good choice. I knew Caroline disapproved of the protocol but it's something she'd need to get used to as well as many other things.

As expected Aiden agreed without hesitation and headed upstairs to stand outside her bedroom door. From what I could tell she was much calmer than before but still rather confused. It wasn't surprising that she was overemotional about almost everything. It was a common trait amongst new vampires.

When I re-entered Caroline's room, I found her curled up on the bed. I didn't think she'd left the room since I had departed it this morning. I could feel that she was just as frustrated with me as I am with her. She was miserable and confused.

"Leave me alone," I heard her mumble into the pillow.

"Get out of bed Caroline."

"I don't want to. I'm fine right here."

"I said get out!" I yelled at her. I felt her fear and immediately regretted my decision. I was getting rather impatient with her constantly arguing with me. "Just please, get ready sweetheart." I sighed. "I promise you, after this you will not be forced to attend anything else. You have my word."

"Your word?" I nodded. "And you will return my phone?"

"Not quite yet love." She sighed and glanced down at the crumpling sheets.

"Fine, deal whatever. As long as you give it back soon." I nodded.

"Thank you sweetheart. I will be next door. Come and find me when you're finished."

CAROLINE

It took a while to get into one of the elaborate dresses Klaus had given me. I pinned my hair up slightly with my tendrils still curling down the back. I had been to enough high school dances to know how to make myself look regal.

I entered Klaus' room and found him pulling a suit jacket over his V-neck shirt. He was facing a full length mirror and turned round to greet me once he saw my arrival.

"Caroline, you look magnificent," he complimented as his eyes trailed down the burgundy strapless gown I had chosen. It was simple, yet elegant and hugged my torso before flowing down to the floor.

"You brush up well yourself," I returned truthfully. I caught myself imagining him in a tuxedo and immediately pushed the image from my mind.

"Do my ears deceive me or was that a compliment I hear?" Klaus smirked as he grew closer.

"Don't get used to it," I muttered. He extended his arm for me and I reluctantly slipped my own through his. "Let's just get this over with." I sighed.

Klaus led me to a part of his mansion I hadn't explored yet. We reached a balcony looking down on a large hall filled with men and women. The room was decorated lavishly with hanging tapestries and large chandeliers. The balcony had a gold rimmed railing with flowed into a wide staircase covered in a red carpet.

My eyes glanced over the attendants and I spotted a few familiar faces that I'd seen walking around Klaus' home. I noticed Tyler's sad eyes focused on me as I stood beside his master. I sighed and placed my free hand on the railing as we stopped. Soon the chatter between the hybrids ceased and everyone's eyes were positioned on Klaus and I.

"Welcome, my pack, to this celebration tonight," Klaus began in his loud authoritative tone. "One that centres on the woman who stands beside me. Only a few of you are aware of our newest arrival. May I introduce to you all, Caroline Forbes, my alpha female." There was a mixed reaction through the crowd. Some with wide smiles who clapped at the news while others seemed a little unsure. My ex-boyfriend however stared blankly forward for a moment before leaving via the large double doors. "She is to be treated with respect and I cherish her as I do. Please, enjoy the celebrations!"

Klaus grinned and waved everyone's attention back to themselves before he led me towards the staircase. I lifted the skirt of my dress which revealed my pale heels underneath, while we both reached the floor of the hall.

"Stay by my side sweetheart, I have many people I wish to introduce to you," Klaus whispered in my ear.

It wasn't long before multiple hybrids came to introduce themselves to me and congratulate me. Why I needed to be congratulated was beyond me. I was forced into this. I kept my gaze open for Tyler as I felt guilty for hurting him. As much as I hated to admit it, I didn't want him anymore. I couldn't. My feelings for him had faded but I doesn't mean I don't still care about him.

I was introduced to Klaus' other two betas, Stefan Salvatore and Marcel Gerard before Klaus spoke with them about business. Stefan apologised for Klaus' sister's absence. She was someone I was yet to meet, along with Klaus' two brothers. I honestly was dreading that day.

After Klaus dragged me around the hall, we were all directed to sit down for the feast. Klaus and I sat on the largest table amongst the room with each of us sitting at opposite ends. Aiden was sat to my left while other of the highest ranking hybrids joined us.

Klaus smiled across to me just before our food was brought to us. Several platters were placed on the table filled with meat, fish and vegetables for anyone to help themselves. The waiters then stood around each table and slit their wrists to allow their juices to fill the wine glasses. I was shocked and feared at the display before the strong scent caught my nose. I no longer cared about them being forced into this like I was. I extended my arm and downed the blood before immediately gesturing for a refill. It was given.

"Ma'am may I pass anything down to you?" One of the hybrids asked me politely.

"No thank you," I shook my head. "I'm quite alright." I endured polite chit-chat with the hybrids around me. I created a lie about how Klaus and I met, excluding Tyler from the story.

"Are you sure you do not want any of the food on offer Ma'am?" Aiden asked me after Klaus' prompt. "This is your evening after all."

"You actually believe that?" I raised a brow as I stared at him. I kept my voice down in case I caught Klaus' attention. "This is his night if anything." I glanced over to Klaus as he chuckled to Stefan.

"Of course. Every wolf that joins the pack as a celebration," Aiden informed me. "Naturally it's nothing as elaborate or packed as this but still we all get one. It is one of Sire's rules. This one is yours."

"I guarantee you Aiden, he did this for himself. To show me off as some prize possession." I rubbed my temples as a headache grew. I'd had quite enough today. I noticed Aiden glance over at his master to catch his attention. Klaus immediately stood up and tapped the side of his empty glass.

"Excuse me ladies and gentlemen." He pushed back his chair and walked around to my side of the long table. "Perhaps you'd like to retire early love." He offered me his palm which I took with a fake sweet smile.

"Yes thank you." I played my part as his mate with every hybrid's eyes on us.

"I'm afraid my alpha female and I will retire early. Goodnight my wolves."

"Oh no, you should stay," I gave another sickly smile. "I insist you stay dear." I was trying to buy myself some more time alone.

"Very well." Thankfully Klaus agreed and moved towards Aiden to whisper into his ear. I had already begun my way towards the staircase but Aiden easily caught up with me.

"I can find my way back myself you know?" I sighed once we were out of sight from the celebration. "You can go back to his royal highness. I don't need a babysitter."

"I see you're unfamiliar on how the sire bond works?" He continued to walk beside me.

"I honestly couldn't care less how it works," I muttered. "I just want to be left alone in my room without anyone barging in!" I sighed and rubbed my head as I knew I'd taken it out on the wrong person. "I sorry," I apologised as we stood outside my bedroom door. "I know this isn't your fault and you're just as stuck as I am. But I really just want some space."

"Neither of us are stuck Ma'am," Aiden corrected me. "Instead of having to turn each month, we're safe and protected by one another. If you don't mind me saying, you're quite lucky in your position. Sire would do anything to protect you."

"Good for him," I muttered as I turned away to open the door. "Just go Aiden. I want to be alone."

"I'll be waiting outside. Goodnight Ma'am."

"Good night Aiden," I sighed and closed the door behind me.

A/N Here's another quick update! I do love writing this and thankfully I have plenty of time to at the moment. I do hope you enjoyed this instalment. Please let me know your thoughts!

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