Inspired by Where Words Fail by a-little-blonde-distraction.
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"Absolutely not Elijah" Klaus growled, glaring at his brother.
"Too bad Niklaus, it's all ready been organised. Katerina and her band are going to be your opening act whether you like it or not." Elijah spoke up from where he was, sitting next to Katherine, his wife.
"Stop being such a baby Klaus." Katherine said whilst filing her nails. Klaus growled in response then stormed off the bus that had just arrived at the venue. Katherine looked over at Elijah who was having a hard time reigning in his anger.
"Take a deep breath 'Lijah. Everything is going to be fine, he just needs to cool down. It probably didn't help that you made his band mates take the other bus with the girls." Katherine ran soothing circles on his temples. Elijah sighed then took Katherine's hands into his own and placed a kiss on them.
"Let's go before world war three breaks out" they left the bus just as Katherine's pulled in. Kol, Stefan and Damon strolled off the bus laughing and obviously slightly intoxicated. Then Katherine's band mates hopped off. Rebekah, Caroline and Lexi were sober but laughing their asses off at Klaus' band.
"Hey girls!" Katherine called out before being crushed into a hug by the girls. After Elijah finally pried them apart and herded everyone inside the sound checks started. The groupies were taking things off the bus and what not. Rebekah managed to get lost back stage and bumped into Damon.
"Hey Blondie, got lost?" he teased.
"There are too many entrances and exits" Rebekah huffed, "point me in the right direction."
Damon chuckled then swung his arm around her shoulders "I'll do you one better, I will take you there." They started walking towards the stage area, the door to the stage was about to swing shut and Damon knew that once it closed they would be locked out so he made a dash for it. He wedged his hand into the space and shouted out when the door crushed his hand, Rebekah ran over to him and pushed the door open and held his hand.
"You idiot!" she said annoyed, she pulled him through the door way and over to Elijah who was talking with Katherine and Caroline, "Elijah we have a slight problem." The three of them turned to look at them and found Damon with tears in his eyes whilst cradling his hand.
"What happened?" Caroline screeched taking Damon's hand into her own and gently touching it.
"Klaus is not going to be happy" Katherine sing songed.
"What am I not going to be happy about?" Klaus' voice rang out from behind Damon; they turned to see Kol and Klaus making their way over to them.
"Damon got his hand caught in the door, there was definitely a cracking sound. I think he might have broken it." Rebekah calmly explained.
"Are you kidding me!" Klaus yelled, "Well this is just great," he said sarcastically.
"Well seeing as none of you are doing anything helpful. I'll bring Damon to see the medics." Rebekah took hold of Damon's arm and dragged him over to the medical team who straightaway started bandaging his hand.
"Now what am I going to do? My lead guitarist just got his hand jammed in a doorway to help Bekah over there because apparently she is incapable of opening her own god damn doors." Klaus sneered.
"Niklaus. It is not Rebekah's fault." Elijah defended Rebekah who was frantically gesturing her arms at Damon whilst calling him stupid for the stunt he just pulled.
"I volunteer –" Katherine started.
"Absolutely not. You will not be playing guitar for me." Klaus cut in.
"Not me you idiot. I volunteer Caroline." Katherine spoke simply.
"What?!" Klaus and Caroline exclaimed simultaneously.
"What?" Katherine shrugged nonchalantly "she is an amazing guitarist, and she knows how to play all the songs on your set list."
"Got a bit of a crush love?" Klaus smirked at the blonde beauty in front of him.
"Please" she scoffed, "Damon and I have a bit of a rivalry going on, of who is the best guitarist. So we send each other the music we play then we learn them, so when we eventually meet up we can have duels."
"No offence love but you don't really scream Rock goddess" Klaus said looking her up and down taking in the blue summer dress she was wearing with a white cardigan.
"Niklaus, this is the only option unless you want to cancel the show. Although if you choose that option you will be losing a lot of money." Elijah said rationally, and then Lexi floated over.
"Kitty Kat, Care bear. Time to get ready to go on." Caroline grabbed Lexi's arm and stormed off in a huff and Katherine smirked.
"She'll play for you, and believe me when she does she'll make you eat your words." Katherine kissed Elijah then sauntered off in the direction off the dressing rooms.
Katherine and the girls walked onto to stage in complete darkness so the crowd couldn't see them yet. Katherine looked back and nodded at Lexi who was behind the drums then gave the same look to Caroline. In sync Caroline and Lexi started playing and the crowd started cheering. The lights came on and Rebekah joined in, everyone was in a frenzy, Katherine gave a smile and started singing the lyrics to Dance Floor Anthem by Good Charlotte.
Kol was standing by the side watching them play when Klaus came over and stood next to him.
"You have to admit brother, she is an amazing guitarist. And she cleans up quite nicely." Kol said taking in Caroline's look. She was wearing high-waisted black booty shorts adorned with studs and a cut out cage crop top with gold detailing. She had on 4 inch black ankle boots with a studded heel and the piece de resistance her Fender Roland G5A Candy red strat guitar.
"She's alright" Klaus mumbled but couldn't help be entranced by Caroline who was rolling her body as she played coming off far too sexy for her own good. After one or two more up beat songs Klaus left to get ready and Katherine decided to slow it down.
"Wow! You are all so amazing, thank you for all your support." Katherine spoke to the crowd, Caroline swung her guitar around so the strap was across her front and her guitar was on her back, neck side down then walked over to the piano bench. "So you may or may not know this but my twin sister Elena over dosed a while back and she didn't make it. She was one of the most beautiful people in looks and personality, she had a rough time but I always knew she could do anything she wanted. So this is a song dedicated to her, wherever you are now Elena, I love you so much and you will always be in my heart." The crowd wooed her and a collective amount of awws went through the stadium. Lexi left from behind the drums and Rebekah walked over with two stools and placed them either side of Katherine's stool.
Caroline started playing the opening to the song. Elijah stood by the side watching as the crowd raised phones in the air, and glow sticks. Soon Katherine started singing, swaying slightly in her seat.
You've got the words to change a nation
But you're biting your tongue
You've spent a lifetime stuck in silence
Afraid that you'll say something wrong
If no one ever hears it, how we gonna learn your song?
Caroline felt tears come to her eyes at the memory of her best friend who took her life recently. She remembered how Elena was always at everyone of their gigs cheering them on and how she always talked about starting her own charity. When Caroline found out about Elena she didn't know how to cope so she threw herself into her career.
I wanna sing, I wanna shout
I wanna scream 'til the words dry out
So put it in all of the papers,
I'm not afraid
They can read all about it
Read all about it
Caroline, Rebekah and Lexi joined in, tears all in their eyes.
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh
When the song came to an end everyone was in tears and Katherine was shaking slightly, she was shaken from all the emotion even if it though it wasn't the first time she performed it. Lexi took one look at Katherine who had completely broken down and walked over to Rebekah.
"It's today isn't it?" Lexi whispered, Rebekah had picked up her bass and nodded sadly, "okay I am collectively deciding we will end our set here. Go tell Elijah." Rebekah nodded then walked over to Elijah, whilst Lexi told Caroline about it, Caroline nodded and made her way to her microphone.
"You've all been an amazing audience and thank you for being here with us tonight. We are going to end our set here with the memory of Elena." Caroline blew a few kissed into a crowd then gathered Katherine in her arms and brought her off stage and into Elijah's waiting arms.
"Sorry I didn't mean to cut the show short. And you had your schedule Elijah and I know you worked on timings. And you had to convince Klaus and – " Katherine started rambling on but Elijah pecked her lips then cupped her face in his hands.
"It's alright Katerina, don't worry." He held her tight in his embrace. Caroline cleared her throat and walked off to retune her guitar. She was just finishing with her E string when Kol smacked her ass and started walking in the direction of the stage which was covered in darkness.
"Show time sweetheart" Kol sing songed, and smiled mischievously before running over to the drum set. Caroline rolled her eyes, took a swig of water and headed over to the place she would be for the performance. Stefan smacked her butt as he walked past her with his bass on hanging upside down on his back and to the other side of the stage; he had a cheeky grin and playfully blew her a kiss.
Caroline let out a laugh then walked over to Kol to check on the playlist.
"You might want to get into place sweetheart, otherwise Klausypoo won't be very happy," Kol pointed to her mic stand with his drumsticks. Caroline chuckled at the nickname Kol had given Klaus and made her way over. Kol nodded to her and Caroline started playing the riff to the first song nailing every single note while she was at it. Kol joined in shortly after with Stefan, Caroline watched as Klaus sauntered on stage.
Say your prayers little one
Don't forget my son
To include everyone
Klaus' voice boomed through the sound system and the lights flashed on, the crowd went ballistic. Klaus went for a more casual look of jeans and his Henley.
Tuck you in, warm within
Keep you free from sin
Till the sandman he comes
Caroline took in the reaction of the crowd and couldn't believe how enthusiastic they were.
Sleep with one eye open
Gripping your pillow tight
Klaus looked over to Caroline as he knew the guitar solo was coming up and he was just about to see just how much damage a pop princess could do. Caroline saw the challenge in Klaus' eyes and prepared to prove him wrong.
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never never land
Caroline started the solo off and just lost her self in the solo. She had practiced this once or twice with Damon when he first sent her the music and she was on the same level as him now. Klaus looked over to the blonde beauty who was nailing every part of the solo, playing it passionately and almost as well as Damon. When the solo was nearing an end Caroline looked up and made eye contact with Klaus and gave him a wicked smile.
Now I lay me down to sleep
(Now I lay me down to sleep)
Pray my lord my soul to keep
(Pray my lord my soul to keep)
And if I die before I wake
(And if I die before I wake)
Pray the lord my soul to take
(Pray the lord my soul to take)
Caroline innocently replied to each part of the prayer, Klaus was having a hard time reigning in the feelings he was currently having for her.
Hush little baby, don't say a word
And never mind that voice you heard
It's just the beast under your bed,
In your closet, In your head
Exit Light
Enter night
Grain of sand
Exit light
Enter night
Take my hand
We're off to never never land
The crowd hooted and hollered when the song came to an end, Caroline walked forward to where there was a water bottle for her. She took a swig and put it back down. As she turned she caught Kol sending her a thumbs up and mouthed 'fucking legend'. She threw her head back and laughed.
"Good evening!" Klaus spoke to the crowd "what a way to start the night, I would like to thank Caroline Forbes who was on earlier on in the evening for stepping in as Damon managed to fracture his hand last minute." Caroline gave a small shy wave and went back to her spot on stage.
"She is not the only guest I will be having on tonight. So for the next song please welcome my girlfriend Tatia Petrova." The crowd clapped and shouted out for her, Caroline stumbled a few steps forward as Tatia pushed past her and over to Klaus, who greeted her with a kiss which made the crowd go crazy. Caroline rolled her eyes and went over to the piano to start off the song.
How can you see into my eyes like open doors?
Leading you down into my core where I've become so numb
Caroline started playing the her strat which was resting on her leg, she slowly made her way to her side of the stage. When she made her way over she got a good look of Tatia, the girl was wearing a tight red dress which was way too short and probably gave the people in the first few rows a sight they didn't want to see.
Without a soul, my spirit sleeping somewhere cold
Until you find it there and lead it back home
Wake me up
(Wake me up inside)
I can't wake up
(Wake me up inside)
Save me
(Call my name and save me from the dark)
Tatia started moving towards Klaus but he had a different idea and started moving off towards Caroline, who was oblivious to what was happening. Caroline jumped a little when she realised Klaus' proximity.
Wake me up
(Bid my blood to run)
I can't wake up
(Before I come undone)
Save me
(Save me from the nothing I've become)
Tatia was far from happy that her boyfriend was paying attention to Caroline and not her, so she crossed over and took a hold of Klaus' necklaces and tugged on them pulling him away from Caroline. Once the song finished, they played through several other songs in Klaus' set and once the concert was over Caroline was spent.
"That was amazing Care!" Lexi squealed before pulling Caroline into a massive hug, Damon pulled her into his embrace.
"That was hot Caroline! Like seriously." They did their secret hand shake but stopped when Damon winced from pain.
"Sweetheart, I never knew you were so sexy. I knew there was a little vixen under that princess act." Kol said from behind her and slapped her ass. Caroline laughed and playfully punched him. She caught sight of Klaus, his jaw was clenched and his hands formed fists. When Klaus noticed her gaze he automatically relaxed and gave her a smirk before walking off with his arm around Tatia's shoulders.
"Well what can I say? I love proving people wrong." Caroline said looking in the direction Klaus just left in.
2 concerts later
Caroline walked off stage after performing with Klaus and his band and put her guitar in the case. She stood and turned around and found Kol there with a cheeky smile on his face.
"What's going on?" Caroline watched his movements wearily, all of a sudden he ran towards her and threw her over his shoulder and walked towards the stage and started spinning around in circles. Caroline squealed then proceeded to laugh.
"You are our official temporary Damon replacement" Kol stopped spinning and put her on the ground, only for her to fall flat on her ass. Kol threw his head back laughing and when he looked down at Caroline she was sitting there with her arms crossed and pouting.
"Aw, I'm sorry darling" he offered her his hand and pulled her up.
"I don't wanna be stuck on stage with a sucky drummer though" she playfully whined.
"Lexi's not going to be happy when she hears that. After all you are in her band." Kol waved his arms around dismissively then shot Caroline that same cheeky grin.
"I was talking about you, you idiot" Caroline stuck her tongue out at him.
"Me!" Kol said in mock horror, "the fair maiden wounds me." Kol sniffled and looked away.
"I wouldn't worry too much about Kol sweetheart, his ego is so massive you haven't even dented it." Caroline jumped when she heard Klaus behind her.
"Good to know. How about your ego, Klaus?" Caroline turned looking at him.
"I don't know, take a shot, see what happens. I dare you." Klaus said stepping closer to her.
"You aren't a very good singer" Caroline jabbed, not meaning a word but wanting to receive a reaction.
"I am fairly mediocre, but better than most" Klaus smiled, knowing it was irking her that she couldn't get to him.
"You're not that attractive" Caroline tried going for what she thought he would be most proud of. By now they were a breath away from each other, and electricity charged the area around them.
"Let's not lie to ourselves love" Klaus whispered.
"Did I at least make a dent?" Caroline looked at his lips then back at him.
"Yes, I think it's time you made amends" Klaus nodded softly.
"How would I do that?" Caroline put her hands on his shoulders, "compliment you?" Klaus nodded in agreement.
"Oh Klaus, you're so strong and such an amazing singer" Caroline spoke softly with an air of sarcasm, "all better now?"
"Nearly" Klaus mumbled before leaning forward closing the gap between them until someone cleared their throat behind Klaus. They broke apart and Tatia stood there with steam practically coming out of her ears.
"I'm gonna go find Rebekah and Damon and … yeah" Caroline muttered before walking off in search of anyone who wasn't Klaus. Caroline's mind kept wandering to what just happened, no doubt Klaus was attractive but he was also brash and serious. But she saw a playful side, and for some reason she wanted to kiss him. Caroline shook her head, ridding herself of the thoughts and sought out Lexi to talk about her dilemma.
Meanwhile, Klaus was trying to figure out what exactly just happened. He remembered seeing his brother and Caroline laughing and joking about, then he remembered going over to tease Kol and congratulate Caroline on being their temp and commend her on her amazing performances. But that somehow led them into an almost kiss, that then got interrupted by Tatia. For some reason Klaus found himself wanting to kiss the pop princess, he shook himself from his inner thoughts and focused on Tatia who was looking up at him.
"That was nothing love, harmless banter" Klaus shrugged it off, but all he could think about was how much he wanted to have more 'harmless' banter with her.
"Okay, I trust you Klaus" Tatia smiled and wrapped him into a hug which he returned.
This is definitely a Klaroline story but it will take a while for them to happen. Please leave a comment or review letting me know if you liked it, and if you're interested in me continuing it :) x