I haven't watched the finale quite yet because tbh I am just not ready to watch my boy be put down, so the scenery description might be a little off the mark.

This drabble has turned into a fanfic. There are two more chapters, which are on my page in a different fanfic, same title.


The first things he heard were footsteps on cold, rough marble. They wandered for a bit. He wondered if the person knew if he was there, if he was what they were looking for.

Five years. He was painfully aware of the time that had gone by. Five years of his siblings being so near death, five years of Hayley being on the run with Hope. Five years of his little girl growing up without a father.

Bricks began to fall, the dirt in-between them falling towards and onto him as he stood in wait. Was this a foe to come rip out his heart? Or family, come to save him and the rest of his siblings at last.

Five years without Hope having any man in her life to call a father figure. Oh God, what would she look like now, what would she be like? Would Hope know him, had Hayley told her of him? Did Hope remember him? Elijah or Rebekah or Freya…of course she did. Hayley would be keeping their memories as well as his alive. The times he and Hayley fought over Hope were past them, and when he got out of here, he'd see Hope again, and his family would reunite soon after if that's the way it had to play out.

The bricks began to fall in multitudes and a huff erupted from someone's mouth. Then he caught sight of light blonde hair, nearly white in the sun catching it. It waved and fell as she pushed and pulled at the bricks, then she threw them down if they were stuck.

Caroline.

Five years without being able to contact her, even though he knew he wouldn't be allowed. Five years without her being able to find him. Oh God what if she'd tried to...he'd replayed their moments I his mind when he felt hopeless for his family. When he thought he'd be left there for all eternity. When he just plain thought of her. If there was one thing Klaus missed more than their kisses in the forest, it was her smile. Her smile would stand out in his family of drama and macabre, her optimism would cheer them up. Her fire and bravery would make them believe she was worthy to be a part of the family.

A small huff escaped her lips and Klaus could only lie in wait, feeling as shocked as he was paralyzed. But seeing this blonde beauty he'd thought of for so long finally before him...

The sight of her teal eyes caught him and for once, instead of the beat of his heart spreading the pain, he felt much better. His fingers twitched, he gained more control over his body. He knew soon he would have the strength to pull the dagger from his chest, and Caroline's concerned, frightened eyes stayed on his. Klaus breathed a laugh, a slight twitch to his mouth in a smile.

It was her. It was truly her.

The rest of the bricks fell and Klaus found the strength to push off the wall he had been laid against.

He didn't have his balance back yet. He fell right into Caroline's arms and felt her arms wrap around him, trying to hold him up even with his weight being too much.

She turned, gripping his body still without dropping him and he clutched her in his hands. She stood in wait.

"Hayley!" Caroline called impatiently. His eyes grew wide. Had she brought Hope? Hayley rushed into view and came to his other side, gripping his body as well and slinging his other arm around her neck.

"Where Hope?" Klaus managed in a low groan, the pain sending shockwaves throughout although he was trying not to think of it.

"Daddy?" A small voice asked. Klaus laughed another smile and gripped both of the women holding him up tighter. A small face came into view. But bigger than he remembered. More beautiful than he could've imagined. The little girl stood before her father, her arms out at her sides, shaking slightly. He smiled at his daughter again.

"Hope" He replied, and tried to stand. Caroline gripped him tighter. Hayley did the same but Klaus couldn't find his footing. Hope's eyes went from his to Hayley.

"The door's still open." She said. Klaus looked at Hayley and she nodded.

"Alright, let's get your father to safety." Hayley replied. Klaus turned to Caroline and found her eyes were already on his. She smiled and looked like she was close to tears. Hayley tried to move them but stopped, Hope joined in watching the reunion.

"All this time, and you were trapped in a cemetery when I was trying to find you." She said her voice breaking. He smiled at her.

"If it's any consolation I didn't break my promise." Klaus replied. Caroline smiled again and looked at Hayley and Hope.

"Let's get him out of here." Caroline said.