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A Deal


Caroline honked her car once she arrived at Mikaelson's mansion, calling Klaus's name at the same time. She waited at the front lawn until he stepped outside before opening the door to the backseat of the car, showing her captive.

Klaus absorbed the radiance of the woman in front of him, here, in New Orleans. Wearing a brown leather jacket covering her cream colored tank top, fit jeans and knee high boots, Klaus could only think it was too good to be true.

"Klaus! Are you going to stand on your porch all day or are you gonna help me?" Caroline grabbed his attention and he could only chuckle.

As he neared the car he saw a man bound in ripped clothes, slipping in and out of consciousness. His brows furrowed, confused as to what Caroline had to do with the unknown werewolf.

"His name is Briggs, and I caught him and his already dead partner in the woods back at Mystic Falls talking about you impregnating that Hayley and obviously guarding us to make sure we stay there and about someone being your weakness that they could use as leverage!" Caroline's tone was rising after remembering what he had done with Hayley.

Klaus didn't pay attention to her temper, his thoughts concentrated on the newly found enemy that seems to know almost everything about him. To think that they already had plans for Caroline had him on the edge. Not wasting any more time, he pulled the man out of the car and headed for his basement, Briggs in tow.

Caroline called after him but he didn't stop, frustrated with Klaus not taking notice she groaned and stomped after him, catching up and following into the basement. The moment she was hit with the smell of torture, rather blood and a lot of other nasty things lying around, she grimaced and looked blankly at the hybrid Original. Even though she had a pretty good idea of what was going to happen, she still wanted Klaus to fill her in and help her with the overwhelming fact that she was craving after a cold and ruthless man. What was she thinking coming all the way out here, making the captured werewolf an excuse when she could have had the Salvatore brothers do their business. How could she forget that Klaus was this feared vampire werewolf who doesn't care about who's going to get hurt as long as deals are kept and his plans go smoothly! Caroline's guilt building up more every time she heard the excruciating scream of the tortured werewolf. Not able to handle the emotions surging through her she left the basement, speeding unconsciously until she noticed she was by the pool.

Still disoriented with her emotions she turned to the fact that he had chosen to sleep with the slut wolf. To Caroline, it seemed like Hayley was trying to do a power play by sleeping around.

"I'll make sure the bitch doesn't breed again if I ever get a hold of her,'' she muttered under her breath.

"Why do I have the feeling that you're talking about me?" Hayley was suddenly behind Caroline and it sickened her.

"Is it too obvious?" Caroline was loving her own sarcasm.

Hayley was in an obviously pregnant stage with the ever-so-famous baby bump, and it irked her more but also left her in a bundle of other emotions. She groaned and silently cursed Klaus for how he was affecting her in ways he shouldn't. For a few moments Caroline couldn't talk, afraid of what she might say since Hayley might still be communicating with Tyler. And she knew the situation she was in now would not sit well with Tyler and that he can't know what was happening. She knew well that there was a connection between the two and an explanation might not cut it for her. Especially if the information came from Hayley. Bitch.

It was the she-wolf who broke the silence,"you shouldn't be thinking like that about me Caroline. I have a lot of people protecting me including the Originals, you know, since I bear the heir of Klaus."

Caroline perceived it as if the girl was making a statement of who had more leverage. She swore she could feel smoke coming out of her ears. I'm not all out of cards yet, she encouraged herself and gathered confidence.

"If that's the case Hayley, why don't I see Klaus doting on you right now? Last time I checked, which I think was just about an hour ago, he still has that look that says it's me he wants and not you. And if I recall correctly, anyone who tried to hurt me has been on the top of his hit list, including those that got in our way. Especially mine. I think if I were to ask Klaus that I don't want to see you in this house again, my wish would be granted without hesitation. Don't you think so?"

Hayley knew this. She didn't stand a chance against Caroline, but she needed Klaus to keep her safe. Not wanting to anger the blond vampire and face the hybrid's fury, she pursed her lips and left.


Caroline inspected the water of the pool, sorely tempted to dip in it thinking it may help cool down her temper. Before she could take another step towards the pool she heard footsteps approaching, making her turn around on high alert. She relaxed when Klaus came into view wiping his bloodied hands on a cloth and then throwing it away towards a random direction, to which she scrunched her nose.

"Come now love, someone had to do the dirty deed. I know you wouldn't," Klaus reasoned smirking.

"You could have at least done it neatly"... she eyed the bloody cloth that was on the ground behind Klaus...,"and not let me see the proof of your dirty deed."

"What are you implying Caroline? Are you saying you don't want more reasons to hate me?" Klaus had his eyebrows raised.

Caroline was taken aback. Was she? Was she really trying to eliminate reasons to stay away from Klaus? What's the use of educating him in humanity if she had no plans in being with him? The questions she bombarded herself were too much, even for her. She decided to give a simple answer, afraid that she might falter, "No."

"I see no point in scolding me then. This is how I am sweetheart, I'm sure you're aware of that", Klaus was enjoying the sight of his sweet Caroline's growing tension every second that passed.

"Fine, I just want you to know that we don't appreciate the danger you continue to bring even though you've left Mystic Falls", she raised her voice.

"Are you saying that it's better for me to go back there love? Since there really isn't much change, and having me in that little town of yours actually grants you more safety", he faked a shocked tone making Caroline more frustrated by the minute.

"No! Of course not. I'm saying that you should take care of this. After all, you started it!" she was grinding her teeth.

Klaus almost flinched with the tone of her voice, his anger surfacing after the baby vampire managed to rub it in that she would never take a second look at him. It was to his benefit that putting on a facade was one of his talents, and he recovered immediately giving Caroline a shrug before answering.

"You know we can't avoid that kind of situation, what with almost all of you having something to do with me. Honestly Caroline, you're also vampires and you have that Bennett witch. I'm not in Mystic Falls anymore and I couldn't care less if they eliminated all of you to try and get to me, that's all they can do. Try. It would only mean less people who want me dead, including you sweetheart", he was nonchalant, although he knew that he would be affected if something ever happened to Caroline. Nonetheless, he couldn't keep on letting that weakness eat him up and pull him down so he decided to walk away from her before he could change his mind.

It was an understatement if Caroline said she wanted to slap him, she wanted to, so bad that in her mind she would even go so far as punching him in the gut. But it would be a wrong move and to her disadvantage. Caroline gulped, not knowing if she should regret always pushing him away or just continue being defiant and hoped he'd get tired of her antics and just help her. Caroline scolded herself for thinking like a child, almost wanting to throw a tantrum. She exhaled and thought of another strategy to make sure everyone she loved would be kept safe. And just like that, one of Klaus' offers popped into her mind. It was a risky decision, but the best for the situation. At least, that's what she told herself.

"I'll take a chance", she blurted out before she could stop herself.

Her words made the Original hybrid stop in his tracks, he slowly turned towards Caroline not knowing if he was surprised, happy, or just plain suspicious. By God, he was all those things.

"You asked me to take a chance once. I'll take that chance now, but you have to swear that you'll keep everyone in Mystic Falls safe", Caroline laid out her offer to him backing it up with as much confidence as she can.

"What makes you think that offer still stands Caroline?" his voice cold as ice almost making Caroline gulp again, but she had to be strong.

"Take it or leave it, I'm already here", she challenged him instead.

Klaus was surprised with her resolve and his frown formed into a smirk, informing Caroline that she can't avoid regretting this. But she stood her ground ready to face the consequences, ready to do anything at the point of no return. She gathered all her strength trying not to back away when Klaus menacingly walked towards her in an agonizing slow pace before coming just a few inches from her face.

"It's too much of a waste to throw it away I'm afraid. Glad I'll be having your company love", and just like that he turned around once again and walked away from her, satisfied with the unexpected victory for the day.


Caroline felt like she was stuck on the very ground she stood on, still not believing that Klaus had agreed and she now had to endure being with him every single day. With the events of the day taking a toll on her, she decided it was enough and thought of going home. She needed to tell her mom about what happened, and of course to pack up. Just as she was about to get to the front door a blur blocked her, only making her scoff when she saw that it was Klaus.

"Where do you think you're going sweetheart? And here I thought we had a deal", Klaus was giving her that threatening I-will-snap-your-neck-if-you-make-another-move smile. 'Just great' was what she thought, a thousand year old hybrid deciding to throw away their maturity and replace it with childish tantrums was going to make her disappearance from Mystic Falls more complicated.