A/N:

Okay, I am just warning all of you: THIS CHAPTER IS EXTREMELY DRAMATIC! For all my klaroline shipper, there will be some feels. I am quite excited and heartbroken about this chapter, but I had to write it. So I hope you enjoy.

Love to all my readers,

keepingklarolinereal

Chapter 21: When Truth Comes to Light

Klaus had been walking on eggshells around me the last couple of days. It was like he thought if he even did the slightest thing wrong, I would go into a blazing fury of a tantrum.

I was more frustrated than angry. How could a man who could be such a kind and gentle soul become such a monster in just a nanosecond? But who am I kidding. I was talking about Klaus Mikaelson, immortal king of the wolves. I was completely out of my mind, challenging every moral and lesson I had ever been taught, and acting extremely out of character. Why was I so fascinated with this man?

I sat pondering that very question on the veranda of the villa, fresh lemon sangria (today's comfort drink) in my hand. The view overlooked the pool deck, where I also watched Matt and Rebekah splash each other as they smiled and laughed. Why were relationships so hard?

"Would you mind company?" a familiar voice asked behind me, and turned around to face a very sincere looking Klaus.

"I guess." I mumbled, and Klaus proceeded to sit down across from me on a padded deck bench.

"You seem a bit tense, love. What are you thinking of?" Klaus asked me. I sort of just shrugged. The complete awkwardness between us still lingering, making feel me even more uncomfortable.

"I killed him because he had betrayed my trust. Xander had always had quite different views on the world than my own. Ever since I turned him he was a rebel. When he fell for Cecelia in 1896, I gave him permission to turn her. They were the original Bonnie and Clyde, you know. The European version at least; I guess they inspired the American impersonators." Klaus said with a chuckle.

"Couldn't you just have forgiven him? He was you friend, Klaus. Even if you had had opposing views, that gave you no right to kill him." I shot back.

"He said that you were just a phase, to describe our final conversation. I want a future with you, sweetheart. I want eternity with you." Klaus whispered, and I could actually see a tear in the corner of his brilliant blue eyes.

"I'm sorry, but I can't figure what I am feeling right now. My emotions are churning in my stomach and I feel drowned in all this thoughts. It's like I'm being ripped in thirty different directions." I said.

"Then I guess that the spell that the spell is wearing off." Rebekah's voice spoke from behind me, and I once again turned around in my seat. Rebekah stood there in her emerald green bikini, towel wrapped around her waist.

"What are you talking about, Rebekah?" Klaus asked, rising up from where he had been sitting.

"I just had a little warlock mate of mine in New Orleans, Joseph Calder, do a love spell on Caroline. She fell completely infatuated into your awaiting arms. Aren't you happy Nik? You finally had your little fling with Caroline." Rebekah said nonchalantly.

"You had a warlock put a spell on me?" I asked, a little impressed, and a little infuriated.

"It was merely just my idea. Joseph did all the work. You are the one that drank that B+ blood at the house in New Orleans. I spiked it with the tonic Joseph gave me to give longevity to the spell. Didn't your mother ever tell you to check your drink before you indulged?" Rebekah said with a malicious smile. Did she really hate me that much.

"You really had the defiance and hatred for Caroline and my happiness to resort to using love as a weapon. I must say Rebekah; I never thought you, being the most devoted member of our family, would stoop to such low standards. This is quite a rebellious character you have turned into. Maybe a stint in your coffin with a dagger in your heart will suffice as a punishment for betraying me." Klaus said, with a cold glare across his well defined face.

"Of course, the old coffin and dagger threat; you really must up your punishments Niklaus. They are becoming quite old and weak." Rebekah said with a smirk. I tried not to laugh, but then remembered what Rebekah had admitted to doing to me less than five minutes ago.

"My question is why you used me as a pawn in your sibling rivalry. You have Matt, and you're in Rome, in a romantic villa with a full staff. Why couldn't you let yourself loose for one single vacation?" I interrupted their conversation, breaking the silence I had been holding since their little squabble had begun.

"My brother has been obsessed with you since the minute he laid eyes on you. Even the slightest opportunity he could have you in his arms would mean eternal happiness to him. After all the relationships of mine he had ultimately ruined, I decided for some much needed revenge. Plus it helped that I already disliked you." Rebekah replied, and the last part made perfect sense, since I also felt the same way about her.

"You thought my devotion to having a relationship with Caroline would be the perfect way to enact revenge for your petty ruined relationships? For once Rebekah, grow up. You are no longer a child who has the power to exhibit her fantasies. Caroline is right. I am allowing you to be with a human. Run around the world at your own whim. Leave now, or you will receive the punishment in which I threaten. That is a promise." Klaus said to his sister through gritted teeth. I could see the anger rattling through his body with every rigid movement he made.

"I will not be leaving, Niklaus. You may threaten me in every way you wish, but I no longer fear you. Caroline was right when she called you a monster. I'm glad I exposed her to the reality of who you really are. Now she knows what a cruel and black hearted individual anger makes you." Rebekah said confidently, and strolled out of the doorway, disappearing out of sight.

"Caroline, I apologize for my sisters actions. She clearly has no idea how love is true in its own way. You have to understand, I had no idea she committed such treachery and treason to our family, I and I promise I will see that she pays for her foolishness." Klaus assured me, trying to fix the problem at hand. But I stopped him.

"Klaus, Rebekah was right. I got experience what falling in love might be like with you. And to be honest, I don't like the outcome. You killed someone because they disrespected me. If I really and truly fell in love with you one day, would that be how you reacted every time someone said or did something to me? I can't risk others safety and wellbeing over your jealousy and anger. I just can't. Rebekah shed light that clearly shows that this-" I motioned between the two of us "-will never really work." I finished.

"Are you saying that my obnoxious sister's idea of revenge has shown you that we can never be together? I promised you eternity. I have the wealth, the dedication, everything that women dream of having in their soul mate, and I have promised it all to you. I want a life with you, Caroline. I want the joy of waking up with you every morning, traveling the world, trying new experiences, and just having your light in the center of my life." Klaus poured out, and I just listened silently. How could a man love me this much, and I not be able to have any actual deep romantic feelings. He thought we were soul mates, destined for each other.

"I am so sorry Klaus, but I don't feel that way about you. I was under a love spell when I did all those things with you. All my words, my actions, and my decisions weren't really my own. I don't love you. And I most likely never will. We aren't soul mates, and we could never be such things. I belong with Tyler. That's the truth." I said, and immediately Klaus's mask of deep devotion fell into one of deep disappointment.

"You promised me a chance, and I believe that you tend to keep your promises. Let me show you my feelings…" but I cut him off.

"Yes, I may have agreed to let you turn yourself around. But as I have told you before, you have burned through your chances. I'm sorry Klaus, but I'm done." And with that, I got up and walked out, leaving Niklaus Mikaelson for probably the first time in his life, absolutely speechless and heartbroken at the same time.

A/N:

So I know some of you may be traumatized right now, but there will be a happy ever after I promise. But you have to remember: ALL RELATIONSHIPS HAVE BUMPS. I promise, klaroline will make up, in time. I know this was a very emotional chapter, but I hope you enjoyed. Review anything you are feeling, may it be harsh or caring. I love criticism on my writing, AS LONG AS IT'S APPROPRIATE! If your idea or message in urgent, feel free to PM me! I promise I will respond as soon as possible.

~keepingklarolinereal