Hello! You all are the most amazing readers ever! Seriously, all your reviews really brighten my day and as a thank you this chapter is extra-long. I hope you all enjoy it and big hug to everyone that reviewed! Thanks so much for every review, alert and favorite. So without any more rambling here is chapter 21. Enjoy!
Klaus watched as her lifeless body fell back into his naked chest. Her neck snapped to the side. She was dead. He could no longer here the flutter of her heart, her soft breath of life, everything was eerily silent. He took her into his arms and gently laid her body onto the bed. He silently sat next to her caressing her pale cheeks admiring her beauty. Even in death she was the most stunning creature he had ever seen.
He finally stood after a few moments and walked over to the wardrobe. He pulled out a satin white robe he had bought for her in town a few days earlier. He slowly made his way back to the bed and pulled her body up into his arms, wrapping the robe around her nude form. He gently laid her back down and covered her with a thin quilt.
Klaus walked to the door, turning to give her one last look before closing the door.
He knew it would be a few hours before she awoke and began her transition. He was planning on hunting for her to have fresh blood. He knew Caroline would not want to feed from a human and even if she was unable to control herself he would be there to help her. She would regret any harm she brought to an innocent when she was in the right mind set later. He would be strong for her and help in any way he could. She never wanted to feed from humans as he did and he loved her the way she was, he would never try and change her.
He stood outside her room and snapped his fingers for a serving girl to come to his service. Without the need to compel her, he simply told her to stay close by as Caroline would need her blood when she awoke. The woman nodded and went back down the hall. She was paid heavily for sharing her blood willingly and he wanted to make sure Caroline had fresh human blood for the transition for the transition as well as animal blood to satisfy her hunger.
He made his way out into the overgrown forest and sat next to a large willow tree waiting for the perfect prey. He sat quietly contemplating what would happen when Caroline awoke. He never dreamed he would ever find her again and he had never felt more grateful. He was certain, love was nothing but a weakness and now he did not want to do anything other than love her. If she was his weakness, she was worth every second he would suffer for it. Every moment in her arms was nothing short of pure bliss. Now, they would have eternity together and he could not imagine anything he wanted more not even breaking his curse.
As he was lost in his thoughts he caught a glimpse of a large moose walking through the bushes to the side of him. Without another thought he jumped to his feet and hunched over waiting to attack. Another moment later the moose was in his tight grip with a snapped neck. Klaus took his time walking back to the manor, the beast thrown over his shoulders.
Klaus threw the large animal on the ground outside the kitchen and order the servants to drain the blood and place it in large ceramic pitchers. He ordered for them to be taken upstairs and left outside their chamber. Caroline would be extremely hungry after the transition began and he had no intention of letting her out of his sight. He would stay with her through the day. Lying in bed waiting as she became like him, a vampire.
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Mary snuck out of Kol's room early in the morning and discovered Klaus in the kitchen. He was standing next to a large container of animal blood. The smell was repulsive and she couldn't help but gasp. She was quite confused as she knew Klaus had never drunk anything but fresh human blood from the tap. She shook her head and continued in towards him.
"Since when do you enjoy drinking that?" she asked disgusted at the blood in front of him.
"Mind your business, Mary" He snapped, he had no interest in speaking to her. He was feeling nothing but happiness from the night spent with Caroline and Mary only reminded him of his darker times.
"Oh, come now, you know you want me. That little human could never be enough to satisfy your needs, your desires." She whispered as she leaned into his back from behind and reached around groping his manhood.
Klaus grabbed her wrist and snapped the bone causing Mary to let out a loud cry.
"Do not dare to think for one moment that I will not kill you. You are nothing more than a silly little vampire who has been a whore to my family. If you so much as look at Caroline I will make sure your death is anything but swift." He barked at her.
Mary was boiling with rage. "Why her? I was a human once and you never even showed me a second glance. What is so special about her?" She yelled as the tears began pooling in her eyes.
"You went to both of my brothers before you came to me, Mary. Why would I bother when I was your third choice?" He stated his tone annoyed.
"I wanted you. I did but I was afraid. You were so quick to take an innocent life yet you saved mine. There had to have be a reason." She said sincerely.
Klaus laughed "I had no reason for saving you other than boredom and I honestly I wanted to piss Kol off. He wanted you dead and now you get to spend eternity tormenting my brothers. But if you think you will show up at my home and interfere with my life... you are truly mistaken. Do you understand me?" Klaus threatened. "You live only because Elijah shows mercy upon you. I would have ripped your heart out when I was through with your body!"
Mary simply nodded and flashed from the room as tears began pouring down her cheeks.
She had been used and tossed aside by all of them but she always thought it was because they would never love any women. Now Klaus, the cruelest of them all loved a mere human. Mary could not stand it. She felt her anger boiling through her veins, her body shaking uncontrollably with rage. She did not care what the consequence would be she would have her revenge. She would no longer be their toy.
She left the manor and made her way into the hidden shadows of the forest waiting for her chance to seek her revenge.
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Klaus sat on the bed next to Caroline as she began to stir. Her eyes shot open as she looked up at him.
"Good morning, love. How do you feel?" he asked softly.
"Klaus? Did you?" She asked confused. She remembered last night, making love. The feel of his lips on her neck as he fed from her. After that everything was blank. Did she simply fall asleep or had he killed her. It only took a second to find the answer. She could feel it deep within her, she was dead.
"You need to feed, sweetheart." He told her and signaled for the serving girl to enter.
Caroline watched to woman slowly walked towards the bed with fear in her eyes. Caroline cried out as the fangs began tearing through her gums. Klaus was there, now sitting behind her, rubbing her back gently. She sat up in between his legs as the woman stood next to the bed.
"Klaus, please, I'll kill her. I can't." she cried out. She was starving and could hear the flow of the woman's warm blood calling out to her. She began shaking with desire but held back with everything she had.
"Sweetheart, I would never allow you to kill her. She is here willingly." He replied.
"You are lying. I can see the fear in her eyes." She yelled.
"Love, trust me. Yes, she is afraid but only of the pain. I promise, her family will be paid quite generously for her donation. You need fresh human blood for your transition." He told her.
"Promise, you'll stop me." She pleaded as her body started to lose control. The smell was overpowering all of senses. She could hold back no longer.
"I swear to you, love." He said
Without another second of hesitation she had the woman pinned to the bed and was drinking greedily from her neck. She could not feel anything but her desire to feed. She had hoped since she had transitioned before that this time would be easier but was sickened to learn she was still struggling.
"Listen to her heart beat, sweetheart." Klaus whispered from behind.
Caroline shook herself from her desires and tried to focus on the woman. Her heart was slowing, she was dying. She felt his strong arms pull her away and she did not resist.
She turned around and slammed her head into his chest as she felt her body transition into a vampire. She felt her head spinning with thoughts of blood and death, killing and pain. She cried louder into his chest as she raked her fingers down his back.
Klaus looked down at her as he held her tightly, caressing her lower back with one arm while the other ran up and down her arm. She had passed out soon after feeding and he held her while he waited for her to come back to him. She was strong, stronger than most young vampires. She had stayed in the room instead of running out to feed on more servants. She was fighting her desires and as much as a small part of him wished she would give into her animal desires he knew she would lose the light he loved about her.
Her transition was easier than the first time as she knew what to expect. She was still overwhelmed with hunger and desire to rip into the servants necks but Klaus was always there. He would hand her a large glass of animal blood to suppress the hunger. Slowly the animal blood became enough to satisfy her. By the end of that week she felt like her old self again.
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Klaus was reluctant to let her leave the grounds without him yet but would give her time alone often. She enjoyed walking the grounds and taking in the fresh air. She spent so much time with Klaus, talking, making love, enjoying each other's company. So when she was alone with nothing but her thoughts she found it to be quite enjoyable.
As she walked out deeper into the garden she heard someone approach from behind.
Hello, Lady Caroline, correct?" Mary asked mysteriously appearing behind Caroline.
"Hello. Yes, you are Kol's friend from the celebration. I was not aware that you were still on the grounds. Kol is in the sitting room if you are looking for him." Caroline said cautiously.
Mary smiled "No, he is nothing but an old acquaintance. All of the brothers are actually. We have been friendly for over two centuries."
"Well, I should be going back inside. It was a pleasure to see you again. Good day." Caroline spoke and turned back towards the house showing no interest in getting to know the woman.
"I must say, I have yet to see a human girl leave Lord Klaus' bed chamber alive let alone turned." Mary taunted. "There have been hundreds, thousands possibly. I am the only one he ever turned."
Caroline stop dead in her tracks, her heart clenched in her chest. Had that been the reason Klaus was watching her dance with Kol that night. Was he jealous of his brother? She shook her head clearing her thoughts. Klaus loved her and had never loved another. He would never lie to her about that even he thought he was doing so to protect her.
Caroline turned to face Mary. "He turned you?" She asked skeptically.
"Yes. We were very much in love. When we were together he could not keep his hands off of me." Mary grinned taking pleasure from the pain in Caroline's eyes.
Caroline cleared her throat "Well, if he loved you so much, why are you know longer by his side?" She asked curiously.
Mary looked down at the ground and sighed. She let out a deep sigh and looked back at Caroline "He grew bored of me I suppose and then tossed me away." Mary hissed. "He will do the same to you as well. Do not be fooled by his charms. I have seen the many women he has seduced. Most ended up dead only a few escaped with broken hearts." Mary became quiet as her words were not all lies.
"Well, this was all quite informative but I must be returning. Good day, Mary." Caroline spoke softly.
Caroline entered the manor and went straight to their chamber. She needed time to process everything. When she entered the room she found Klaus sitting up on the bed with charcoal and parchment.
"Hello love, how was your walk?" Klaus asked sweetly. He had been awaiting her return.
"Interesting." She said as she approached the bed.
"Interesting? How so, sweetheart?" he asked confused. She had walked the ground a hundred times over the past month, what would make it so interesting this morning.
"If I ask you a question about your past, will you swear to me that you will answer truthfully?" She asked anxiously.
"Of course, now tell me, what has happened?" He insisted.
"You will tell me the truth even if you know I may be hurt by it." She questioned looking down at the quilt under her.
Klaus threw his charcoal and parchment onto the floor and turned to face her. He took her chin into his grip and pulled her gaze to his. "I will answer any question you have, love. I want no secrets from you. So yes, even if I fear the truth may hurt you, I will be honest."
"How many girls have you used for sex and to feed on before taking their lives?" She asked boldly. She did not even know why she asked. Did she want to know the answer; he was seven hundred years old. Yet the conversation with Mary had turned her into an insecure teenage girl again. And with her transition still fresh and her emotions enhanced she could not help but wonder.
"Oh sweetheart, I promised I would answer your question and I will but are you sure you want to discuss this. I have been around a long time and through that time I have been a very lonely man. A man with needs just as any other." He told her carefully. He was not sure where this was coming from. Did she really want to know about his past with other women?
She let out a deep breath. "Please, just tell me." She said glancing up at him.
Klaus looked at her and titled his head to the side, searching frantically for the correct words. "When I was a human the only woman I had ever been with, intimately, was Tatia. After I turned and discovered you were dead I became a monster. Killing and feeding from whoever I desired. It was not long till I began taking young women to my bed and yes I would feed from them before killing them. I cannot give you as number of how many, I am sorry Caroline, they were not my proudest moments." He said watching her as hurt flickered through her eyes.
"Did you ever sleep with vampires?" She asked curiously.
"Yes, not as many though. You are the only woman I have ever courted since being turned and the only women I have ever loved. Even with Tatia, that was not love." He said his tone serious.
Caroline smiled a thin line as her shoulders shrugged "What about, Mary?" She asked not able to look at him.
Klaus let out a deep growl and stood from the bed. "I should have known." He spat. "What did she say to you?" He snapped.
Caroline shook her head as she processed everything he had told her. He stood next to the bed, besides her waiting impatiently.
"What did she say to you?" He growled, shaking her by the arms.
"Let go of me!" Caroline yelled and jumped to her feet.
"Caroline please, just answer me already." He pleaded.
"She told me that you turned her, that you loved her. And when you grew bored of her you tossed her away." She said slowly. "Is that what you will do with me?" He voice so low he could barely hear her.
His eyes grew wide, full of anger and hurt. Without a single word he turned and left the room.
Caroline threw herself onto the bed, her grip tight around the pillow as she cried. The look in his eyes was something she had never seen before. She had truly hurt him. As she continued crying, her thoughts were on Klaus and how he had told her continuously how much he cared for her, loved her. Why had she doubted him so quickly? She had agreed to be his wife only a week and already she had doubted his love. She began to grow angry at herself for letting him down.
She pulled herself from the bed and walked to the mirror above her vanity. She fixed her hair and smoothed her dress before heading down to find him.
He was outside staring out at the field when she approached. She placed her arms around his waist from behind, her cheek resting on his back. She felt his body stiffen as he let out a deep low breath.
"Please, forgive me. Mary caught me off guard this morning. My emotions are still not quite in control from my transition. I never meant to doubt you, to doubt us." She told him as she removed her hands and walked around to face him.
"Please, Klaus, say something, anything. I cannot bear for you to be angry with me. I am a stupid, insecure girl. You deserve a woman stronger than myself." She whispered the last part.
Klaus reached down to her and wrapped his arms around her waist pulling her up into a heated kiss. "I could never be angry with you love. I just never want you to doubt the one thing that I am most certain of. My love for you. It is genuine and sincere and you, Lady Caroline, are the most beautiful, strongest woman I have ever met. I have never wanted another as I want you and I never will." He said warmly.
Caroline smiled as her lips brushed over his again. "Show me how much you want me." She whispered seductively.
Klaus smirked and threw her into his arms flashing back to the manor.
They wasted no time ripping each other's clothes from their bodies as they reached the top of the stairs.
There chamber doors flung open as they crashed onto the bed. They spent the rest of the day wrapped together as one.
As dusk approached Caroline snuck from the room, leaving a sleeping Klaus tangled in the bedding.
Caroline made her way down stairs and out towards the garden. It only took a moment before she saw who she was looking for come forth out of the forest.
"You have a lot of nerve to linger around my home." Caroline stated calmly.
"Your home is it? I do believe it is Lord Klaus' home. You are nothing more than his mistress." Mary hissed. She knew her game had not worked. Caroline was stronger than she expected but that would not stop Mary from making Klaus suffer.
"Klaus will be my husband soon enough. That makes his home, mine as well. I suggest you take leave from here and never return." Caroline warned.
"Or what?" Mary laughed. "You really think you can take me? I have centuries on you baby vampire! I may never have his heart but I will enjoy ripping yours from your chest!"
Mary lunged forward slamming Caroline to the ground. Caroline used all her strength to flip Mary off of her, throwing her into the rose bushes.
"You honestly think he truly loves you!" Mary laughed darkly. "You are a foolish girl!"
Caroline ran at Mary slamming her into the dirt. They wrestled around as Klaus and Elijah ran outside with Rebekah and Kol following.
"Mary!" Klaus screamed as he ran faster.
Mary looked up, caught off guard by him calling her name. It gave Caroline the upper hand. She reached under her dressed and pulled out a long wooden stake she had strapped to her leg. Without another thought she thrust it into Mary's heart.
Klaus reached Caroline and pulled her to her feet, taking her into her arms.
"You came out here knowing she would be here. Why? She was older than you, stronger." Klaus scolded.
Caroline looked up at him with a smile. "No, I have you and your love makes me stronger than some wretched old bitch." Caroline snapped watching the body turn to dust. "Now take me back to bed."
Klaus smiled and kissed the top of her head as he carried her in his arms back to their chamber.
Caroline felt good about killing Mary. It would change the future but it made her feel better for allowing Kol to be around when he was originally daggered. Mary's death justified Kol's life.
She spent the night safely in Klaus' arms. Caroline loved him as much as he loved him. A love that powerful gave them both the strength to get through anything. That night she promised him, she would never again doubt their love.
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The next few weeks were spent in bliss. Kol and Caroline were bonding more each day. He enjoyed teaching her how to fight as well as taking her to the towns. Caroline spent time with Elijah reading old books and learning the ways of fitting in. He quite enjoyed teaching her everything she would need to know.
Kol would always bring home different women, some he would parade around for a few days while others he would bring home late at night and everyone would spend the evening drowning out the sound coming from his chambers.
Caroline watched as Rebekah snuck around with the gardener, Matthew. They seemed to enjoy each other's company and to Caroline's surprise they had taken their relationship to the next step rather quickly.
"He is amazing, Caroline. I cannot get enough!" Rebekah exclaimed.
Caroline liked Matthew but she saw the way he looked at Rebekah. It was not a look of admiration but one of lust. She kept it to herself as Rebekah had never been so happy and Klaus would have killed the boy instantly.
"He seems perfectly nice but Klaus is a bit weary of his sister taking up with the gardener. He finds it quite scandalous." Caroline laughed. "I will keep him away but be careful."
"I will, Matthew is human, I would never allow my brother's to harm him." Rebekah replied seriously.
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Caroline and Kol were walking the grounds after spending the last few hours teaching her sword fighting. She had been begging him to teach her as Klaus told her Kol was quite fond of it.
"It's a beautiful day." Caroline said casually as they strolled along. "Will you be going to town tonight?"
"Of course, there is always some damsel that needs me." He laughed.
"As if you would ever save them. You are the one they should be running from" She replied giggling.
"I don't recall telling you I was the one looking to save her." He teased.
"Oh Kol, when will you settle down. Fall in love and leave your womanizing ways in the past?" She asked
"I enjoy women to much to ever settle down, darling." He exclaimed as they heard noises coming from the nearby bushes.
Kol placed his hand in front of Caroline to stop her from continuing and made his way forward.
He quietly crept towards the bushes and quickly ripped them from the ground, exposing a naked Rebekah on top of Matthew.
"What the bloody hell is this!" Kol growled. He through Rebekah off the boy and picked him up by his neck.
Caroline instantly began calling out as loud as possible for Klaus. He had been in the library with Elijah when he heard her. In a flash he and Elijah were out the door.
"Stop him!" Caroline yelled at Klaus as he watched Kol dangle the boy in the air. He was slowly crushing his wind pipe as he screamed at the buy for violating his sister.
Klaus stood by idly watching.
Klaus took in his sister's naked state and growled through his teeth. Caroline pushed Klaus towards Matthew, her eyes pleading. Rebekah was desperately trying to put her dress on as she pushed Kol away.
"You are a dead man!" Kol yelled. Klaus finally stepped forward and pulled Kol away from the choking boy. Mathew dropped to the ground, rubbing his throat as he gasped desperately for air. He used his feet to push his body further away from the brothers.
Rebekah, finally dressed, ran to Matthew. She dropped to her knees, holding him next to her. She was trying to comfort him but found her presence only caused him to stiffen further.
"Leave us be! All of you! I am a grown woman, damn you! He did not do anything to me that I did not want!" Rebekah screamed furiously.
"Is that so? Our baby sister, the strumpet!" Kol snapped as he rolled his eyes and walked away.
Matthew pushed Rebekah off of him as he regained his breathing and stood, collecting his pants.
"I don't need this. You may be good but you're not that good!" Matthew hissed looking Rebekah dead in the eyes.
"What?" she whispered, his words striking her in the heart. "I thought you cared for me."
"Darling, you are a great beauty but you are not worth my life." He told her and began walking away.
Rebekah felt the tears roll down her cheek as he walked away from her. She had lost another man due to her overprotective brothers. She felt a soft hand on her shoulder and looked up to see Caroline.
"I am sorry. He is wrong. You are worth more than his pathetic life. The right man is out there, I promise." Caroline said sympathetically.
"I just want to be alone, please." Rebekah whispered as she headed inside the manor.
Klaus watched as his sister made her way inside and quickly flashed away towards Matthew. Caroline looked up at Elijah and shrugged before heading inside herself. Elijah flashed off after Klaus.
"I hope you understand, it is our duty to avenge our sister's honor. Nothing personal, mate. " Klaus said appearing in front of Matthew.
The boy's eyes grew wide with fear.
Klaus looked past the boy and smirked at Elijah who was now standing directly behind Matthew. Klaus raised his eyebrows and Elijah quickly reached out and snapped the boy's neck.
They ordered his body to be burned by a compelled servant and never spoke of him again. The boy ran away for all Rebekah would ever know.
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It was a week later when Caroline noticed Klaus acting strangely. He had been in the town more than usual throughout the week. When he was home he seemed to avoid her during the day. Their nights were always perfect so Caroline decided to stop prying him for information.
Caroline awoke alone and after experiencing a week of him avoiding her during the day she snapped.
"Rebekah!" She called as she stormed out her chamber and into Rebekah's.
"What has happened?" Rebekah asked jerking up from her bed.
"Why has Klaus been to town almost daily the past week?" Caroline asked impatiently as she sat on the bed.
"Oh, I thought something terrible had happened. Please I need my sleep." Rebekah replied and laid her head back on her pillow. She began closing her eyes when her pillow was ripped from under her head.
"Tell me!" Caroline warned.
"Fine! He knew you would be asking me eventually. He is planning a surprise. A celebration of your transition." She replied yawning.
"What? I was turned over a month ago!" She snapped confused.
"I do not question my brother. I have a gown already picked out for you and the party is tonight at sunset." Rebekah said falling back to sleep.
Caroline left the chamber and went searching for Klaus with no luck. She tried to find Kol and Elijah and found them gone as well. They were avoiding her she was certain of it.
The day was long as Rebekah kept her busy in the manor with unnecessary tasks. Whenever she would try to escape and head outside Rebekah would pull her back with some ridiculous reasoning.
"We must get dressed for the party." Rebekah exclaimed pulling Caroline upstairs after dinner. They had dined alone as the men were still missing.
Caroline sat on Rebekah's bed and brushed her hair wondering what her gown would look like. Why would Klaus throw a party for her turning into a vampire? It did not make sense but if he wanted to surprise her with it she would not let him down.
"Can I see my gown?" Caroline asked after finishing her hair and applying what little makeup they had available to them at that time. She missed her cosmetics from the future.
Caroline gasped as Rebekah pulled out the most stunning gown she had ever seen. It was something from a fairytale. It was creamy white silk with lace overlay. She had never thought something so grand could exist.
"Has Klaus seen it?" Caroline asked as her eyes never once left the gown.
"No, he let me take care of picking something perfect for you. The dressmaker worked harder on this gown than any other before he told me." Rebekah said pleased with herself.
Caroline slipped into the dress with the help of two servants.
As the sun began setting Caroline and Rebekah made their way out to the garden. The garden was lit with tall torches and candles everywhere. It was breathtaking. The sun setting only added to the beauty. Caroline was confused as there were no guests. There was no one except Kol and Elijah. They were dressed in their finest.
She had no idea what was happening till she saw Klaus standing under a large wooden trellis draped with the finest white silks, wrapped with beautiful wild flowers. Large candles on extravagant candelabras placed everywhere.
Klaus smiled at her and she felt Rebekah lightly grab her arm.
"Don't forget this" Rebekah said as she handed Caroline a large bouquet of the most beautiful roses from their garden.
Caroline gasped and felt a single tear slide down her cheek. This was not a party for her transition; this was something she had never dreamed of before. She loved that Klaus had did all of this. He truly was perfect for her. As she walked towards him she smiled at Kol and Elijah. They would really be her brothers now. She wished her father was there to walk her to the man she loved but closed her eyes and silently told her father how much she missed him and her mother. She stopped as she reached her groom.
She swallowed hard and shakily took his hand. There was no minister or priest just Klaus and her. His siblings standing a few feet away watching.
"Caroline, you are everything I have ever wanted. I never dreamed I would find you again after you left the first time. I knew then you were created for me, my better half. That is why I know you were returned to me. Without you I am nothing but a shadow of a man. I give you my word I will spend every day protecting you, loving you and providing for you. I love you, Caroline. Forever and always." Klaus spoke with a voice of confidence.
She smiled wide, her eyes gleaming as the hot tears rolled down. His hands began trembling as he slipped the gold band on her ring finger with the promise ring.
Rebekah then handed Caroline a gold band for Klaus and took her bouquet. She had not planned any vows as this was all so unexpected but she did not need them. She spoke from the heart.
"Niklaus, you have given me something I thought I would never have. When I was first turned I was certain I would never fall in love and get married but here I am. You make me the happiest woman alive every day I am by your side. No matter what struggles we may face I will always stand by you. I love you always and forever." She said before taking his ring and slipping it on his finger.
He quickly pulled her into him, kissing her passionately.
They heard Kol loudly clear his throat. Caroline pulled away giggling while Klaus shot Kol a glare.
"Congratulation!" Rebekah yelled.
She pulled Caroline in for a deep hug as Elijah placed a pat on Klaus' back. They all made their way inside and left the newlyweds under the moonlight.
"I cannot believe you planned all of this. You are amazing!" Caroline laughed.
"Dance with me." Klaus commanded as he took her in his arms.
As their bodies began to sway she heard music coming from the other end of the garden. She look over and saw a large orchestra set up.
"Seriously!" she giggled rubbing her face into his neck.
"Only the best for my girl." He whispered. "I love you, Mrs. Caroline Mikaelson. You have no idea how happy you have made me."
Caroline simply smiled as they continued to dance.
"You look absolutely ravishing tonight, sweetheart." He told her as he looked down into her eyes. He noticed the tears ready to overflow down her cheeks. He cupped her face and stopped his dancing.
"Why are you crying, love?" he asked concerned.
"It's nothing. I-I just never thought I could be this happy. Thank you, for everything." She said as she stood up on her toes to bring her lips to his.
They spent what felt like hours dancing and kissing under the night sky before heading up to their bedchamber.
Caroline had made love to Klaus countless time over the last two months but tonight was something different. It was pure love, intense and hungry for each other. They stay locked away for the next two days, Rebekah made sure the servants sent up food, blood and water. Klaus had given strict orders to not bother them.
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"Caroline, my bride, I want you to know that I will never keep secrets from you. I have seen many married men who do not trust their wife's but I will not be one of them. Promise me, we will have no secrets." He told her as he held her in his arms caressing her back. Her head resting on his chest as her naked body wrapped around his.
She never wanted to have secrets that she could not tell Klaus but she did. She knew she needed to tell him about Elena, about his curse but she dreaded it more than anything.
"Klaus, I will always be honest with you. I-I need to tell you something. I have only been keeping it from you because I have not had the right opportunity to tell you. I have been scared but it is time you know the truth." She spoke slowly, her tone worried.
"What is it, love?" He asked shifting up in the bed, focusing his attention fully towards hers.
"I have told you that we know each other in the future and that we are not friendly. I have also told you Elijah was the one that sent me here as he believed we were meant to be together." She started.
Klaus smiled "My brother was quite correct on that."
"Yes." She continued smiling widely. "You must know, we were not friendly because you were my enemy."
She watched as his face dropped. She had told him of the time she went back and he had murdered her friends so he was not that surprised just disappointed.
Caroline ran her fingers over his chest and began "My best friend is the doppelganger. That is how I met you. You came to-"
"What!" he yelled louder than he had intended. He sat up and stiffened. "I have been searching constantly for her and you just now tell me this."
"Calm down, please. She will not be born for another two centuries. I figured I had plenty of time to tell you." She said trying to calm him.
He let out a deep low breath and slowly began to relax. "Do I break my curse?" he asked eagerly.
Caroline looked up at him and answered "Yes."
Klaus' eyes lit up and his lips turned up into a large grin. He pulled her back into his arms tightly. "Hmm so not only do I have the honor of spending eternity with the woman I love but I also will become a hybrid. I am quite the lucky man, sweetheart."
"There is something you should know." She said looking at his hesitantly.
"What is that love?" He asked still caught up in the joy of finding out this new information.
"You will not be capable of building your army if you kill the doppelganger." She said. He looked at her confused as she went on to explain that he needed Elena's blood.
"My mother, of course she would want me to spend eternity alone!" he spat.
"You won't be alone. You have me and your family." She smiled.
Klaus tried to return the smile but the anger flickered in his eyes.
"I will not let you kill her. She is my best friend! I have spoken with Elijah and he is searching for a way to keep her alive after the sacrifice. In my time she is brought back by a ring and you are able to use her blood." She told him.
His head tilted back towards her. "So you have seen my hybrids?" He asked.
"Yes, the boy I was… courting was a werewolf. You turned him into a hybrid." She said sadly. She did not miss Tyler but she hated that Klaus wanted to build his army even with her by his side.
"I see, I guess I should have known a woman of your beauty would have been courted in your time. Let's speak of the future later. As you said we have plenty of time to come up with a plan to ensure we both are satisfied." He kissed the top of her head and pulled her body on top of his,
She began kissing his chest but had one question she could not shake. "Promise me, any plan you come up with, you will not kill the doppelganger or any of my friends."
Klaus looked at her thoughtfully. He could care less for some young human girl that was made simply to break his curse but he loved Caroline so for her he would do whatever she wanted. "I promise, love. Besides it appears I need her alive." He answered sincerely.
They never spoke of it again, not when they had other things more enjoyable to fill their time.
Mikael was dead; the doppelganger would not be born for nearly two hundred years. They were more than happy to spend that time together.
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1702-1863
Klaus and Caroline had been inseparable. They traveled and she learned new languages. As long as she was with him she was happy. His siblings stayed with them but occasionally they would go away for a few years by themselves. Caroline loved how much Klaus cared for her, treating her like his queen but when he went out he was the most feared creature there was.
He loved her, respected her, so he never tried to change her. In the early 1800's she began feeding, healing and compelling but rarely. When they lived in large cities where fresh animal blood was harder to come by she found it easier. She did not mind, she would try to find the meanest jerk around so she could enjoy it.
Klaus loved to watch her feed from humans; he found her adorable when she would compel them some silly story about how they recieved their injury. She was always the light to his darkness.
He would feed to the death and she never asked him to change. He knew she preferred him to compel and let them live and from time to time he would. He would do anything for her.
Enemies came around occasionally but never got close enough to harm her. Their years together were more than they could have dreamed of. She told him everything about her future self. Everything before the time she was turned. She never told him of the Salvatore's, Katherine or himself coming to town to break his curse. She was relieved he never asked.
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1864
"Klaus, I need to talk to you about something." Caroline told him as they lay in their bed overlooking the lush fields of the English countryside.
"Yes, sweetheart" he said kissing her gently. He never tired of kissing her even after all these years.
"I am ready to tell you about my future self. I want to tell you how I was turned." She said warily.
This instantly got his attention. He had always wanted to ask her about her past life but was certain is was better to wait. She would tell him was she was ready. He sat up attentively and smiled for her to continue.
She grinned, seeing that he was so eager to listen. She let out a deep breath and began "I was turned by Katarina."
His eyes shot open as his jaw tighten. She noticed the anger filling his eyes and reached out to grab his hand.
"But I know where she is. Where you can find her and kill her." Caroline said seriously.
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Ok, so I had planned on seeing Damon and Stefan but this chapter took longer to get to that than planned. But next chapter will be in mystic falls 1864 and then jumping through time a bit. So let me know what you all think this is the longest chapter I have ever written but I could not find a good place to end it till I got them to 1864.
I will try to update over the weekend but please tell me what you all think. Mary getting staked by Caroline, Rebekah's boy troubles (she will find Mr. Right soon) Klaroline wedding, her telling Klaus about the doppelganger and his curse. I hope this chapter was not to long, it was 17 pages on Microsoft word.
Please review, they produce quicker updates as well as fuel the fire that is my passion for this story. Have a great weekend and thanks for reading!