Chapter 11

"Finally" Caroline heard him say with a smile, and then he looked down to hide it from father.

She turned to find Kol, Elena and mother walking towards her and Klaus.

Suddenly he held Caroline's hand tighter which caused her to jump a little. As they came close, they turned to the pope, who was now clearing his throat.

"Dearly beloved, we are gathered together here in the sight of God, and in the face of this company, to join together King Niklaus of New Orleans and Princess Caroline of Mystic Falls in holy Matrimony; which is an honorable estate, instituted of God, signifying unto us the mystical union that is betwixt Christ and his Church: which holy estate Christ adorned and beautified with his presence and first miracle that he wrought in Cana of Galilee, and is commended of Saint Paul to be honorable among all men: and therefore is not by any to be entered into unadvisedly or lightly; but reverently, discreetly, advisedly, soberly, and in the fear of God. Into this holy estate these two persons present come now to be joined. If any man can show just cause, why they may not lawfully be joined together, let him now speak, or else hereafter forever hold his peace" he finally paused to breathe.

Then began again, " Lord Niklaus, Wilt thou have Princess Caroline to thy wedded wife, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou love her, comfort her, honor, and keep her in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto her, so long as ye both shall live?" he asked looking at Klaus.

"I do," he said looking straight at Caroline. The pope now turned to me and suddenly my palms where wet and my heart was racing.

" Princess Caroline, Wilt thou have Lord Niklaus to thy wedded husband, to live together after God's ordinance in the holy estate of Matrimony? Wilt thou love him, comfort him, honor, and keep him in sickness and in health; and, forsaking all others, keep thee only unto him, so long as ye both shall live?" Pope questioned Caroline.

She couldn't speak for a second, she lost her voice but her mother immediately held her other hand to give her support. Caroline looked into her eyes and all she could see was fear.

" I do" Caroline finally said turning to look at Klaus.

"Then shall they give their troth to each other in this manner. Receiving the Princess at her father's hand, shall cause the King with his right hand to take the Princess by her right hand"

Klaus held her hand and began to say "I take you to be my partner for life, I promise above all else to live in truth with you and to communicate fully and fearlessly, I give you my hand and my heart, as a sanctuary of warmth and peace, and pledge my love, devotion, faith and honor, as I join my life to yours".

Then the pope began again "Then shall they loose their hands; and the Princess with her right hand taking the King by his right hand, shall likewise say her vows".

Caroline never thought it would take this much courage to hold Klaus's hand" Put on then, as God's chosen ones, compassion, kindness, lowliness, meekness, and patience, forbearing one another and, if one has a complaint against another, forgiving each other; as the Lord has forgiven you, so you also must forgive. And above all these put on love, which binds everything together in perfect harmony

"She finally finished.

"Then shall they again loose their hands; and the King shall give unto the Princess a Ring in this wise: the Brother of the king taking the ring shall deliver it unto the King, to put it upon the fourth finger of the Princess's left hand. And the father of the bride holding the Ring there, shall do likewise" said the pope.

Klaus took the ring from Kol and placed in Caroline's fourth finger and Caroline did the same once she took the ring from her fathers hand.

"WITH this Ring I thee wed: In the Name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost. Amen". The pope said and the whole church repeated.

Caroline looked at her father then her mother, both filled with expression of pride, joy and assurance, and for a second Caroline forgot that she was married to Niklaus now, just to be reminded seconds later by Kol.

" Caroline, I don't be to intrude but we must get going" he said with an apologetically look.

" Yea" was all Caroline said and looked around to find Klaus.

She found him standing beside his carriage.

" It's time" Elena said and suddenly tears streaming down her face.

" Silly girl, do not create a scene in here" Henry scolded Elena.

" Visit me, SOON" Caroline said to Elena and hugged her. She then hugged her mom " I am so proud of you" her mom told her and kissed her forehead.

" I am one proud king today Caroline" paused Henry, "But a prouder Father," he said pulling Caroline into a hug. After a few minutes of saying her goodbyes to her close friends and people, Elena walked Caroline towards the Carriage; where Klaus and

Kol were waiting.

" Take Care of yourself & write to me" Elena said to Caroline, holding her hand.

" I will" Caroline assured her with a smile.

They soon reached the carriage and Caroline turned to look at her town, her people, her family for one last time before she give her hand to Klaus to get into the carriage.

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