Chapter 8 – Caroline
Caroline was at the falls when she got the phone call from Klaus that would change her life. She was trying to get a little peace of mind, she had just lost her father and Tyler had called to say that he wasn't coming until he was fixed.
She almost didn't answer that call when it came but she was glad she had in the end. "Hello?"
"Hello love."
She growled, "What do you want Klaus?"
"I was wondering if you could come over to the house today, I kind of need your help." Klaus replied unperturbed by her off-putish tone.
"Why would I do that?" She spat.
"I promise you, you'll be glad to have come over. I really do need you help, as do my siblings."
Caroline had to admit curiosity. "Fine. I'll be right over."
She vamp sped through the woods towards the Mikaelson mansion. When she was about half a mile out a scent caught her attention, she stopped and followed it. Finally she found the source a dirty blood soaked towel.
"Odd thing to be out in the woods," she murmured.
The scent tickled her brain, it was oddly familiar, but something was off about it. She breathed it in again and it clicked, it was Elena's blood mixed with something, but what?
"Why is this all the way out here? Where is Elena?" She asked herself.
Then the proximity to the mansion and the oddity of Klaus' call kicked in. "Son of a..." Caroline growled. "Just what did he do to my best friend?"
She vamp sped the rest of the way and stormed into the house. "Klaus!" she screamed angrily.
"Hello love." Klaus said as he came into her view.
Caroline glared at him, "What is the meaning of this?" She threw the towel at him.
Klaus stared at it confused. "Am I supposed to know?"
"It has Elena's blood on it. At least I think it's Elena's. It has her scent but it's different, like its mixed with all of yours or something." Caroline started babbling.
"Oh." Understanding dawned on Klaus.
"That's all you have to say?" Caroline screamed at him.
"Now calm down love so I can explain."
Carolina glared at him, you could almost see steam pouring out of her ears but before she could say something Finn came into view. "Niklaus, It's a good thing the rooms are sound proof, our sister needs her sleep, she's had a very trying week."
Caroline looked on confused, "What happened to Rebekah?"
"Not Rebekah, love."
Caroline looked confused, "You have another sibling?"
Just then Finn noticed the towel in Klaus' hands. "What's that you are holding, brother?"
He took a step closer and breathed in, "Smells so good." His eyes darkened as he vamped out.
"Uh Caroline, love, do me a favor and take the towel out of the house. I'll meet you outside."
Klaus said hesitantly.
"What is going on, Klaus?!" Caroline screamed in frustration.
Klaus snapped his eyes to her. "Take it outside Caroline. I will explain shortly." He ordered her in a hard voice. "Move now!"
Caroline was so surprised at his tone she did as he asked. Klaus handed her the towel and stepped in front of his brother, just in case he decided to try and follow her.
"Now why did you do that brother?" Finn pouted as Caroline vamp sped out of the house.
As soon as Caroline was out of the house Finn snapped out of it. "What just happened?"
"Hmm. I have an idea, but I'm not sure. Go get Sage, Rebekah, Kol, and the witch and meet me outside."
Finn eyes his brother weirdly. "What about Elijah?"
"If you can get him to come yes, I'm not sure he'll be willing to leave our sister."
Klaus left the house and found Caroline standing outside at the stables. She turned on him as he walked towards her. "Explain." She hissed.
"I will, I promise. I need to wait for the others to get here first though." Klaus stated holding his hands out towards her in a placating manner.
"You better!" Caroline threatened. She handed him the towel and turned to look at the horses.