Davina instructed Carolyn to hide behind her while Rebekah and Kol stood in front of them, defending them both from the unknown threat. 8 vampires walked through, looking angry. A blonde-haired, green-eyed vampire was at the front, leading the others in. Rebekah and Kol's fangs came out and Davina wiggled her fingers, a sign she was using magic. "Word has it..." the blonde vampire began, "that there is a new girl here, an incubator if you will." He grinned, showing off his fangs. Carolyn looked down and saw her pregnant belly shimmer before disappearing. Davina was clocking her baby. "No, there is no incubator." Becka sneered, her fangs staying out. "No, there is only a new girl. She is my old school friend." Davina stated, prompting Carolyn to step out. "My, she is a beauty! Where you from, doll?" Davina glanced at Carolyn. "London," Carolyn answered, shortly. "Whew, a British babe..." The vampire began to close in. Rebekah and Kol moved closer to Carolyn. "Wow, a bit defensive, ain't we?" Kol laughed, "Do you expect us not to be? You burst in here and start interrogating the new girl." The vampire ignored Kol and sniffed the air as he walked closer to Carolyn. Carolyn stared into his eyes defiently. The vampire traced his finger along her jawline, "See, I think you're lying." Davina's eyes widened slightly. "I can hear 6 heartbeats... and there are only 5 people." The vampire moved into Davina and Carolyn's eyesight, "Which means, one of you lovely ladies, is carrying." Davina cupped her mouth, "Oh my god, I'm pregnant!?" Carolyn felt her heart go light, "Congrats!" The vampire squinted and moved away. He stopped, his back facing the 2 girls. Davina's fingers wiggled again. Becka and Kol tensed up, knowing there was gonna be a big fight. The vampire turned around again, "If your pregnant, then why is the heartbeat coming from her stomach?"

All hell broke loose.

Rebekah and Kol charged at the 4 vampires behind them and Davina flicked her hands towards the other 3, blinding them. They howled and writhed on the floor, in clear pain. Becka and Kol had snapped 2 vampire's necks and were now focusing on the other 2. Davina suddenly gasped. With a flick of her wrist, the 3 vampires on the floor went silent with the sound of their necks cracking. "Where's the leader?"

The leader jumped down in front of Davina and Carolyn with a hiss. "Your friend will die," He nodded, "and so will you if you stand in my way!" He charged at Davina.

Davina knocked him to the ground, her wrists pressed tightly together. Her face was strained, "Carolyn, run! Go find Klaus! NOW!"

Carolyn didn't ask why but she ran.

/

She ran through the streets like a madman, panting in fear. Everyone looked at her as if she was mad. Carolyn tried to remember the path to Rousseau's. She took a left turn, then a right turn. Carolyn glanced behind and found nobody behind her. She went to reach for her phone but found her pocket empty. Carolyn let out a whine of annoyance but went silent.

The street she was on was quiet... too quiet.

Carolyn glanced around but found it empty.

Suddenly, there was a searing pain in her neck.

Carolyn screamed.

She thrashed and tried to headbutt the vampire, but the vampire held strong. He pulled away and a wet liquid dripped down Carolyn's back. "Ah, you taste good!" He bit into her neck again and Carolyn screamed even louder than before. "I wouldn't bother, I compelled everyone to ignore you," The vampire said, pulling away. "Why would you do that?" Carolyn whimpered, her vision wavering slightly. "Becuase you're Klaus's property... and new blood!" He bit into her neck again and began to suck even harder, causing Carolyn to bellow in pain and thrash even harder than last time. Her vision began to darken and her movements grew sluggish. The vampire pulled away once more and Carolyn stamped on his foot.

Hard.

The vampire yelled and his grip slackened. Carolyn launched her head backwards and headbutted him in the nose. A satisfying crunch hit her ears and Carolyn grabbed something off the floor. She turned around and walloped him with all of her weight behind the object. The vampire howled and got knocked to the ground. Carolyn kicked him in the neck, breaking it swiftly.

A sharp pound from her neck reminded her that she was profusely bleeding from a wound in her neck. She clasped a hand to it, to try and stench the blood flow. Carolyn stumbled through the deserted streets of New Orleans and hoped she was going in the right direction.

Carolyn's vision wavered dangerously and she leant on a door. She looked up and saw the faded, rusty sign of Rousseau's.

/

Klaus was sat at the bar, drinking another shot of scotch. Hayley's words ran through his head constantly. You're a bully. You're a horrible monster. You deserve everything you ever got and will get.

Maybe so, but that didn't mean it didn't sting any less. He gulped down the remaining mouthful and took a deep breath. He grabbed the bottle and poured his 10th shot into the glass and swirled it around, replaying the words in his head.

Suddenly, the incredible stench of blood wafted through the room and Klaus sniffed the air. It smelt human. The door opened and Klaus felt his heart plummet.

Carolyn was stark white, her hands and shirt crimson red. She shook as she reached out for Klaus. "Klaus, help me," She said, her voice growing quiet. Just as she began to tip forwards, Klaus blurred over and caught her so she fell into his chest.

He wrapped his arms around her frail body and brought her over to the counter, where he laid her down. "Carolyn, wake up! Wake up!" He tried, shaking her desperately. He listened in for her heartbeat and sighed in relief when he heard her heart beating... even if it was too slow. He listened even further for the baby's heart, and luckily, found one.

Klaus tried stopping the wound from bleeding, but it didn't cease to stop. Carolyn's heart grew weaker and weaker and Klaus made a decision.

He bit into his wrist and pressed it to Carolyn's mouth. She tried to pull away from the bitter taste, but Klaus held her head. "Drink. You will heal if you do." Carolyn whimpered but continued to drink. Klaus felt his anger burn, "Who did this to you?" He whispered to himself. Carolyn continued to drink until she fell asleep. Her wound began to close slowly and Klaus felt his worry subside. Klaus waited 30 minutes before he shook her shoulder. Carolyn's eyes opened slowly and Klaus sighed, "We need to go love. We don't want that happening to you again." Carolyn nodded sleepily and tried to get up, but fell into his arms again. Klaus smiled fondly, "Ok, let's get you back to the house," he said, wrapping an arm around Carolyn's waist. She made is 3 steps before she collapsed again. Klaus' impatientness rose slightly and he bent down slightly, "Carolyn, climb on my back. I don't have time for this, you need to get home and rest." Carolyn nodded and climbed onto Klaus' back. "Hold tight," He commanded. Carolyn's grip tightened around his body and he blurred back to the mansion. Moving Carolyn to his arms, he walked through the front room and straight upstairs with a brisk, "Leave me be," as he ignored the rest.

"Stay?" Carolyn whispered once she was in her bed. "No," Klaus said and was about to leave when he heard a sniff, "Please? I'm scared," Klaus rolled his eyes and very nearly replied with no again... but something in her voice and her eyes compelled him to stop. You're a horrible monster. The words rang in his head. No, I'm not. He thought to himself. Klaus discarded his shoes and sat on Carolyn's bed. "There, I'm staying," Carolyn muttered something and began snuffling lightly. Klaus sat and stared at the ceiling for a while before something warm curled into his side. Klaus glanced down and saw Carolyn curled into his side. Klaus sighed loudly and un-curled her as he discarded his trousers, leaving his boxer-shorts on. He wasn't planning on leaving, neither was Carolyn planning on letting him leave.

Klaus climbed back into the bed and allowed Carolyn to curl into his side once more, this time...

he slept with no nightmares.