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Chapter 21
Klaus couldn't understand how a spell of this caliber could have evaded him. He knew about every single powerful spell there was, but this particular spell surpassed them all. Perhaps it was because this spell was one entry in one grimoire in the entire world. This was going to turn out insane!
Klaus made a move to go after Caroline, but Emma spoke. "Let her be, she needs time."
Klaus looked over his shoulder, but decided to listen to Emma, as he was sure Caroline needed to process everything that had happened.
"We need to choose three." Damon said strongly.
Elijah stepped forward. "Preferably three of the strongest creatures in the world. I was thinking, for starters, you Niklaus."
Klaus's head shot up and his eyes met his brothers. "That is out of the question." He growled.
Elijah disappointingly shook his head at his younger brother. "I would do it, but you are the strongest out of us all. It is the only logical thing."
Klaus stood up in a fury. "I will not sacrifice my immortality and power for a stupid spell that may not even work! I will certainly not put Caroline in danger like that! How do we know that she can even control it! We don't!"
"Calm down brother. We don't have much time, and this is better than nothing at all! We need Caroline to be as strong as possible!" Elijah had always kept his composure, but when it came to his brother Klaus, he went crazy. Could his younger brother be so stupid as to not realize that Caroline needed him? He was too ignorant for his own life that he wasn't even considering any of theirs. He continued. "We want Caroline to be as invincible as possible. You are the original hybrid Nikalus. Not only that, but we can only be killed by a white oak stake; whereas any other hybrid can be killed by ripping their heart out or a regular stake. All I'm asking is that you think upon it brother."
Klaus just rolled his eyes but nodded. "I don't promise anything Elijah, but I will consider it."
Elijah gave a small smile. "Thank you."
Damon intervened. "Great, now that leaves us with two other supernatural creatures. I was thinking a witch perhaps? Emma, you and Bonnie can teach Caroline some spells and maybe expression, depending upon the witch we find."
Emma spoke up in reply. "I was thinking that maybe I could give up my powers for Caroline."
Elijah shot a surprised look at her and walked over to her, standing in front of her. "There is no way you're sacrificing yourself like that. We need you and Bonnie to perform the spell and be there in case anything goes wrong. We can find another witch."
Emma sighed and brought her hand up to her face. "Besides Bonnie, there is no other witch that I know of who can control expression as well as we can."
Klaus spoke up, being pulled from his thoughts. "I do."
Everyone's gaze turned to him. "The only problem with this witch is that we have to locate her. However, it shouldn't be a problem for you Emma, if you can do a location spell, given how powerful you say you are."
Emma nodded. "I can do that and pinpoint her to a region, but if you want more specific, I'll need a possession of hers."
Klaus gave a smug smile. "I already have something. Remember, I'm always a step ahead." He continued ready to explain. "Anyways, a few centuries ago when I first found out about the dagger, I went to a particular witch in Europe to help me create more. Her lineage is definitely the most powerful bloodline I have met in a long while. She let me in on a little secret, telling me that each new witch who comes of age is trained the same: they maintain the secret of the daggers as well as other things not many witches or people know. If we can find their latest descendent, we will use her."
Stefan, who had been listening the whole time, seemed to question Klaus directly. "That's two then. What about the third?"
Emma took a deep breath and twisted her hands together nervously. "I have something to say." She managed to get out in a small voice.
Everyone once again turned to look at the young witch. Her beautiful and long brown hair was tied back in a high pony tail with an elegant braid along the side.
Damon motioned for her to go ahead, a sly smile on his face.
She stepped forward into the center of the room. "My witch powers have gone a long way. I've yet to meet another witch who is able to do this. I vowed to myself that I'd never tell anybody. However, we need to restore balance and save Caroline."
Klaus was looking at Emma with eager eyes. The witch looked shaky and hesitant about what she was to say. "Continue, Emma." He said kindly.
She closed her eyes then opened them. She was going to go to hell for saying this. Her and her sister Gia were the only ones who were able to do this that she knew of. "I can raise the dead, or rather, their spirits."
An eerie silence filled the room. Elijah looked at her while gawking. "You never told me this?" He asked, almost hurt.
She looked away from his handsome face. "I couldn't."
"And why not?" Elijah asked puzzled.
"Because nobody knows except my sister. It's dangerous that I'm even telling you all this. It pretty much means certain death for me and my sister, but it's the only way to help Caroline."
"What do you mean?" Damon questioned. He was most definitely intrigued.
Emma closed her eyes and sighed. She might as well start from the beginning. "My sister Gia was almost killed one night before Elijah saved her. I knew after that night that if I lost her, I wouldn't be able to live. She's my best friend and I love her with everything I've got. She's my only family. Ever since I had turned eighteen, I could feel this kind of electricity in me, and when I confronted a witch about it needing answers, she told me I was very powerful and that one day it could consume me. However, I needed a way to ensure my sister's safety, and that meant possibly bringing her back from the dead. So I taught myself, and invented the spell."
Klaus just shook his head in disbelief. "You mean to tell me that for such a young witch, you're insanely powerful? No witch can just invent a spell. If you're a witch and are supposed to balance out nature, surely that's not possible."
Emma just shrugged. "I have no desire to be disbursed by dark magic or expression. I only use it in dire situations. I'm not sure how it just happened. All I know is I created the verses and my magic took care of the rest."
Elijah just held his face in his hand before studying Emma's face. "I had no idea." He whispered.
Emma gave him a small smile before readdressing the group. "Naturally I taught the spell to Gia. We are the only two who know and as you can imagine, anyone knowing about this will put us in harm's way. That is why this must be kept a secret."
Stefan stood up. "You have our word, Emma. Damon and I won't speak of it."
She smiled thankfully and looked to Klaus. He gestured outward with his hands. "I won't say anything, especially if this will help Caroline. I wouldn't endanger you or her."
"Your secrets safe with me. Although I must say I'm quite amazed." Vaughn said with a chuckle.
"Why is a ghost going to help Caroline?" Stefan asked quizzically.
Emma quirked an eyebrow. "Well, after doing some logical thinking, they're immune to mind control. I mean they're dead. Just souls, and have no memories, nothing for Silas to tap in to. And they seem to be able to disappear and reappear at inconvenient times."
Stefan laughed a little at the last bit, leading Emma to give a small smile.
He nodded, obviously understanding now.
"I will also keep your secret." Came the deep and majestic voice of Elijah. Emma turned to him and blushed before giving him a heartwarming grin.
"So it's settled. We find the witch you were talking about Klaus, I raise a powerful spirit from the dead, and maybe you sacrifice your invincibility for a bit."
Klaus looked unhappy but nodded. "We better make preparations quickly then and as I said before, I will think upon it. By the way, why must it be Caroline?"
Emma opened her mouth, but shut it again. Technically, it didn't have to be Caroline. "Well." She began. "It can only be attempted by a vampire. Naturally, they are the strongest so they will be able to absorb all of the energy and power without being destroyed. So really, it could be either Stefan or Damon. However, Caroline is indeed the one who Silas had asked to do his dirty work. She can't risk losing her loved ones if he catches onto us. He wouldn't suspect a thing from her. After all, to her she's just some random young vampire."
Before anyone else could comment, she decided to set the plan in motion.
"Damon and Stefan." Emma addressed. "I'm going to need you to go out and find me a witch, a vampire, and a hybrid, all for a sacrifice."
The two Salvatore brothers looked at each other with understanding. "We will depart in the early hours of the morning." Stefan said.
She turned to Klaus and Vaughn. "Perhaps you two can quickly locate that witch. We don't want to take too long, Silas could be waiting."
The two men nodded and walked off into the other room, Klaus obviously upset, and Stefan and Damon close behind.
It was just Elijah and Emma in the room now. Caroline was still outside.
Emma frowned and looked upon the ground, not able to meet his face after feeling ashamed for not telling him of her abilities.
"I'm sorry I didn't tell-"
Emma was cut off as her face was raised by Elijah's gentle touch. He brought his warm lips to hers in a fluid motion and snaked an arm around her waist, pressing her body close to his. The kiss was passionate and short, but left Emma feeling like a giddy girl on the inside. She looked up into his handsome face, and he leaned forward to plant a light kiss on her forehead.
He smiled and breathed his next words. "I'll make sure of it that you're safe my little Emma."
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Caroline had run out into the middle of the Vermont forest while trying to clear her head. She welcomed the gentle breeze and the familiar smell of pine. Once again her mind wandered to Klaus. He was so irritable! Why should she suspect anything different from him? It's always been about him, why should she think she was anything that could change him, make him see differently?
And how the hell was she supposed to deal with this? Becoming the most powerful thing on the planet? Could she even control it?
Stop it Caroline.
She needed to calm down and relax. However she couldn't take a deep breath though until she had reached Bonnie. She decided to give her a call, once again. Of course, she reached her voicemail. Where was Bonnie when she needed her most?
"Bon, I really need to know where you are. We're all in danger and I need to see you right away. Please call me back, this is of utmost importance. You have me worried sick."
With that Caroline hung up once again. What good would this plan be without Bonnie, the other witch?
Just then she felt her phone ring again. It was weird how she always seemed to have reception in the strangest places. She smiled thinking it just had to be Bonnie; there was no way it couldn't be. However when she saw Tyler's name, her face fell. She had completely forgotten about him until now. She sighed and decided she had to take it.
Tyler's worried and deep voice was the first thing she heard. "Caroline Forbes! You had me worried sick! Why did you never call?"
Caroline just sighed into the phone. She couldn't deal with this right now. "Tyler, I'm so sorry. Just know that I'm safe and will be back soon."
"Caroline you're not getting off this phone until you tell me! What is going on?" Tyler was beginning to get angry.
"Listen Tyler, I can't describe everything, but just know that there is a very dangerous man in town. His name is Silas and he's going to try to kill everyone I love. We're going to stop him. I need you to listen to me for once and do exactly as I say." A thought occurred to Caroline and she couldn't believe that she hadn't thought of it earlier!
"No, I'm coming to find you and protect you." Tyler said determinedly.
"Tyler, don't you dare. I'm safe and by you trying to find me you'll put me in danger. I need you to swear to me that you will take my mom and get yourself out of town. Tell her that I said so and she needs to go visit our cousins for a little while. She'll understand and explain to you. Please Tyler."
Caroline could hear a deep breath from over the phone. She knew he was hesitant. "Fine, but only for you, Care."
Caroline let out a held breath. "Thank you so much Ty."
"Call me soon please!" Tyler exclaimed.
"I will. Thanks again." Caroline said and with that hung up. At least her mom and Tyler would be safe.
She was sick and tired of this whole situation. She would never feel at ease until this was put to an end and her best friends were all safe. She sighed and sat on the ground. She credited herself on being a pretty strong person for the most part, but she couldn't hold it in anymore. She fell to the ground and pulled her face into her hands and let the tears seep out of her eyes and onto her face. They were silent tears but it did little to ease her feelings. She was going to hold three people's lives in her hands. She didn't even want to mention the fact that she was infuriated with Klaus. He always had to be so selfish.
The air seemed to become colder, and it was then that Caroline felt the first signs of the snow. It sent chills up her spine and started to land on her, but she didn't care. She was pissed off and upset, and she needed to get it all out. How come this happened to her? Ever since she had become a vampire, she only wanted to help everyone. Now she would fail them all.
Normally she didn't get cold, but she could feel it enveloping her and creeping up within her as well as out. She shivered, and that's when she felt the strong, warm arms around her body, holding her tight. She knew exactly who it was, and her first impulse was to leave and get away from him. He was the one who had decided to be selfish one second and now show her affection the next.
He brought her closer to him, and shrugged off his jacket to place on her. He rested his face in her hair and whispered.
"Shhh, Caroline. It'll be alright."
She decided to just give up and let him hold her. She nuzzled in close to his chest and wiped the few tears she had with his shirt, knowing he wouldn't mind.
She pulled back her face and looked into his eyes. He looked back into her blue crystals and noticed they were red and puffy.
"I'm sorry." She said weakly.
Klaus just smiled at her. "No need to be sorry darling. I'll bring you back to the cabin. We can talk about this tomorrow." He swooped her up bridal style, and ran through the woods at vampire speed until he reached the house. He set her down on the porch.
Caroline sniffled once and walked into the house. She was exhausted and planned on getting some shut eye early tonight. She figured she wouldn't be able to sleep with Nik tonight, especially if the Salvatore's were here. There were only three bedrooms anyways.
She walked into the house and right into the kitchen. Damon and Stefan were each toasting to each other with a cling of their glasses. She smiled a bit as the two brothers took their shots and laughed about whatever they were talking about. She loved seeing them like this and getting along. They turned their attention to her when she came into view.
"Care for a drink Blondie?" Damon said with a smirk.
"I really shouldn't." She laughed. She was intending to sleep, but perhaps one final drink with the brothers wouldn't be awful. After all, what if it was the last time they could all hangout and laugh together?
Stefan just grabbed the bottle of Bourbon and started to pour. "You really shouldn't but you will, because we're amazing and you can't not drink with the Salvatore brothers."
Caroline giggled at this and accepted the glass. Damon raised his glass for another toast.
"What shall we make this to?" Stefan asked, raising his whiskey in the air.
Damon made a humming noise and acted like he was pondering. Caroline couldn't help herself but laugh at him again. He must have finally decided as he shouted, "Oh I know! To kicking Katherine and Silas' ass!"
Caroline let out her soft giggle again and clinked her glass with Stefan and Damon. She downed her whiskey in one go.
Damon decided to be brave. "So what's with you and Mikaelson?"
Caroline cursed herself for blushing at that. She tried to look away.
Stefan just let out a loud chuckle and pointed. Obviously this wasn't the two's first shot of the night. "So she does have feelings for him!"
Caroline just played with the empty goblet in her hand. "So what if I do?" She asked daringly.
No one had an answer for that.
Caroline just winked. "Right boys, well I'll be going to bed now. See you in the morning?"
Stefan shook his head. "Nope, we'll be gone pretty early. We're getting the sacrifices. I'll text you on our way back."
Caroline winced at the word sacrifices but waved goodnight and walked down the hallway to the rooms. She passed the living room on the way and saw Vaughn propped up on the couch, his eyes closed. She assumed that he was sleeping. She continued down the hall way and listened in. Only one room's door was shut and she could hear voices whispering. Elijah and Emma.
She smiled to herself. Maybe it'd work out for them after all.
She entered the room where she had placed her bag earlier. It seemed to be the master bedroom of the cabin. She went over to the light switch and turned it on, jumping at Nik who was lying on the bed. How did she not sense him?
"You scared me!" She laughed. "Where did you come from?"
Klaus just smirked and pointed to the window. She opened her mouth in an "o" formation.
Caroline went over to her bag, intending to get changed. "I do have to change you know." She said, raising her eyebrow at him.
He gave her his trademark smirk. "Well don't mind me love. I'm just here to enjoy the view." He wiggled his eyebrows at her in return.
She rolled her eyes and retrieved her sweatshirt and sweatpants, changing in record time. She went over to the lights and turned them out and lay on the bed facing Klaus.
"You do know that Damon and Stefan will know you're in here." Caroline whispered.
Klaus moved a stray blonde lock out of her face. "I don't mind, do you?"
She softly spoke back. "No." With that she leaned in close, gently placing her soft lips on his. It felt good to kiss him again, as she hadn't all day.
"She somehow managed to pullback first and snuggled under the covers. "Goodnight, Nik."
He smiled. "Goodnight sweetheart." And pulled her in close.
Sorry again for the long wait! Finals have consumed me! Ahh! Once they're over however, I PROMISE you that I will update sooner! Thanks again guys and don't forget to review! I want to know what you all think!