Chapter 9

Rating- PG

Ester knew Caroline was gone from the moment she heard Klaus scream. It was painful to hear how sad and confused her son was. She didn't want this but it was the only way to see how much he truly cared for Caroline and if he had any humanity left in him.

She took a deep breath and noticed a blur racing out of the room. A moment later she blinked to suddenly find Klaus holding a dagger near her heart. She jumped back but Elijah and Mikael grabbed ahold of him and tossed the dagger to the side before he could stab her with it.

"I know you had something to do with this. I will kill you for this, mother." Klaus roared.

"Klaus stop this." Elijah said, holding on to one of his arms.

"NO, not until she pays," Klaus said.

Ester expected this. It's not like this was the first time her son threatened her. "Do you know why I did what I did?"

"Mother, please tell me you had nothing to do with this." Elijah said.

"You're a fool Elijah, if you don't see though all her lies." Klaus hissed, as he tried to get out of his father's gasp. "Let me go Mikael, or you shall be first."

Mikael turned him around to give him a piece of his mind when Ester stopped him. Mikael backed off as Ester held Klaus there with her magic. "

"Is this what your plan was. To see me suffer?" Klaus said.

"No my son," Ester said. "I wanted to see what would happened."

"What would happen? You caused a war. I will destroy you and Mikael for doing this to me. You made me suffer enough. Caroline was the only good thing that stopped me from going insane and now she's gone." Klaus said.

"You don't love, Klaus. Why is this girl special then any other girl you met?" Mikael spat.

"Because I LOVED HER, YOU FOOL," Klaus yelled.

Kol wanted to say something but he kept his mouth shut. Rebecca wasn't surprised. He kept following her around like a puppy. Elijah and Finn were surprised and not surprised. They figured he liked Caroline but never suspected he loved her.

How could their parents do this? Elijah stepped towards Klaus. "I will not stand here and listen to this anymore mother. I'm even more ashamed that you did this to Klaus. Do you hate him that much, mother?" Elijah said.

"No, I do not hate him." Ester said. "I love my children and I wanted to help Klaus. The only way I was going to accomplish it was to see his humanity.

Klaus hissed at her. "You expect for everything to be back like they use to be? Are you crazy?"

Ester smiled. "I can see how much you love her but I need to know how much. Are you willing to give your life up to save her?"

Klaus eyes widened in shock. He wasn't even sure how to answer that. Did he truly love Caroline enough to sacrifice his own. "You can bring her back?"

"I need an answer my son. Time is running out." Ester said.

What did she mean time was running out. " You did this on purpose to see my humanity?" Klaus scowled angrily.

"I need an answer," Ester said again.

Elijah was beside his brother. "Klaus think about this, before you consider this." Elijah asked. He wasn't sure what trickery his mother was playing but he would not lose his brother.

Mikael was staring him down and Klaus hated it. He did love Caroline but he didn't want to die. He hesitated at first.

"Klaus I need an answer."

"I…love Caroline... Take me instead."

"No mother, you can't." Rebecca said standing by her brother. "Over a thousand years as a family we've all made mistakes.. I've made it several times but we stick together…always and forever."

Then surprisingly Finn and even Kol stood by Klaus. Ester smiled. This is what she wanted to see. To see them together as a family and reunited like it use to be. Mikael on the other hand still needed to learn. She walked toward Klaus and she could see the fear in his eyes as she approached. It reminded her of the day when she awoke from being trapped in the coffin.

Elijah stepped forward. "You can't take his life, mother."

"I'm not going to take his life…I'm giving him life." She grabbed his hand and just as she touched his, he fell to his knees gasping for breathe. Elijah was by his side in a second.

"What did you do?" Elijah asked glaring up at his mother.

"I know it's difficult to get use to, but you will," Ester said.

Klaus eyes widened as he realized what his mother did. This can't be happening. He placed his hand on his heart, which was now beating. "I'm…human."

Elijah gasped as he grabbed his hand. Rebecca couldn't believe it either.

Kol chuckled. "Oh that sucks."

Ester smiled and walked over toward Kol taking his hand. "Mother what are you doing?" the next thing he realized he was on his knees gasping for breath. Then he realized his mother did the same thing. "No, no…why did you do that for." Kol yelled, then stood up realizing he was now human also. He stood up not happy.

Mikael smiled at Kol. "It's your punishment."

"You got to be shitting me?" Kol said.

Rebecca laughed. Finn just watched amused as Kol throws a tantrum.

Klaus was now standing up still feeling his heart beat in his chest. Elijah had his arm holding him steady. "Are you okay brother?"

"I'm fine." "Caroline." Elijah released him as he walked into the room to see Caroline lying there on the bed still. The dark ash look was gone from her face and the wolf bite was gone from her neck. He sat beside her and waited. His mind hasn't processed the fact he was human yet. He'll get to that later.

A second later, Caroline was up gasping, she felt someone pull her against them and wrap there warm arms against her cold body. Who ever it was, he's human. She could smell how rich his blood was. She was confused and pulled away when she gasped.

"Klaus."

"Caroline, I thought I lost you," Klaus said.

"What do you mean?" Caroline said.

"You were…dead." Klaus said.

"Dead." Caroline gasped. "Why are you so…warm and feel…"

Klaus didn't answer her. He couldn't. Hearing the word human made him sick. He was no longer immortal or a hybrid. Sure he had a long life but that didn't change how he felt and how he lived his life for so long. For so many years he ruled with power and prosperity. Now he was back to the way he was centuries ago.

"Klaus…what's wrong." Caroline sat there still confused by his emotions. One minute he was holding her and the next he was launching him self away from her. What was his problem?

"I…have to go."

Caroline watched him push the door open and walked out. Normally she would see him flash out the door so fast she could 't see him. Now he just walked normally. There was something very wrong with this picture.

Bonnie burst in and wrapped her arms around Caroline. "Thank god. I thought you were gone," she cried.

"I was really dead." Caroline said shocked.

"Stop worrying Barbie. It's not like you turned into ash." Damon joked, walking in.

Caroline scowled. "Oh shut up."

"Come one lets get out of here," Bonnie said.

"Why should we do that? Its' the perfect time to execute." Damon said.

Bonnie glared at him like he was stupid.

"Don't stare at me with those judgy eyes, witch. You know I'm right.' Damon said.

"What's Damon blabbering about?" Caroline said.

"I'll tell you later, come on," Bonnie said, taking Caroline's hand and pulling her out of the room

Klaus is not sure how long he has been sitting here at the lake, that wasn't too far from home. He just couldn't figure out why he choose to safe Caroline's life. Why he chose to become human. Why he didn't kill his mother when he got the chance too. He had an idea but he failed to believe it.

Was he actually feeling emotions? Actually feeling his heartbeat in his chest. It's been so long since he felt anything. So long for him to actually feel...love.

No, that can't be it.

He has turned off his emotions centuries ago. Why would he feel any different?

Everything he has done for the past centuries came back to him like lighting. All the people he hurt, killed, tortured, maimed and lives that were ruined. He remembered every single one of them.

How he killed his mother and stabbed his brothers and sister. Sure they were still alive but the regret was there.

The guilt filled him like a rock, and if he didn't do think about something else he was going be swallowed whole until there was nothing left.

Klaus fell to his knees by the lake and held in the emotions coming though him. He promised himself years ago he would not show this. He would not cry or feel anything. The only thing he felt was pain, hate and power.

And now…it was the complete opposite.

He wiped the one tear that fell from his eyes quickly as he heard someone from behind.

"Brother."

He should have known Elijah would be looking for him. He stood and turned to face him. "What?"

"Are you okay?" Elijah asked.

Klaus had his arms crossed. He wanted to hit him for even asking that question. He turned away and walked. "I want to be alone Elijah."

Elijah followed him. "Klaus I know your mad at mother but…

"What?" He turned around and faced him again. "That I should thank Mother and that I should live a normal life now. Do you know what I felt and how much I hate Mother for doing this to me." He screamed.

"She was trying to help you." Elijah said.

"Is that what you believe?" Klaus asked. "It will never help me brother. Do you know why? Because, I have been around for centuries just as you are. Do you know how many humans, and vampires hate me? How many enemies I have made within that time. They will come after me as soon as they realize I'm the weak human as I was years ago," Klaus spat.

"You are my brother and I will not let anyone hurt you," Elijah said.

"I don't want to be…"

"Protected." Elijah said.

"This was never suppose to happen to me," Klaus said.

"No it's not, but think of this as another chance." Elijah said.

"Then maybe you should have this."

"Klaus can't you see this on a positive side. I would give anything to not have the urge to drink…blood again. To be human just for a day," Elijah said.

"Then maybe mother should have cursed you," Klaus walked away.

"Klaus, what about Caroline?"

Klaus stopped. "I don't want her to know about this. I don't want anyone to know especially the Salvatore's," Klaus said.

Elijah watched him leave. He was going to tell him about Damon over hearing but he decided not to. He would take care of Damon Salvatore himself.

Salvatore house.

"Look what I found out?" Damon said with a grin.

Bonnie rolled her eyes. "You can't do it, Damon. He saved her life."

"What are you talking about?" Stefan said.

"He wants to kill Klaus." Bonnie said.

"There is no way to kill Klaus." Elena said.

Damon grinned. "Yes, there is. His mother cursed him to be human. Not sure how long but…"

"Wait, what?" Stefan said.

"It's true, but Klaus did save Caroline." Bonnie said.

"I'm official lost. What happened?" Elena asked.

"Caroline died from the bite on her neck from Tyler last night" Bonnie said.

"What?" Elena was almost in tears.

"But Ester brought her back If Klaus decided to become human," Bonnie said.

"Seems like Klaus is loves bitch now. I wander what Barbie thinks about this?' Damon said.

"Stop it Damon. Caroline does not like Klaus. He's just infatuated with her." Elena said.

"I really don't care about that anymore. Because he's human and it's the perfect time to get rid of him." Damon said.

"Damon you can't, I know what you are thinking." Stefan said.

"Have you bumped your head little brother. This is our chance." Damon said. "He ruined your life and Elena's."

"But Damon you're having a child with Rebecca and that's her brother. She loves him." Elena said.

"You do realize this is the same man that killed your aunt and made your life hell," Damon spat.

"I realize that. But he's human and…I won't let you kill him. If it's true and he's human, we can't do it," Elena said.

"I agree with Elena. We can't," Stefan said.

"Are you serious?" Damon said.

"If you manage to kill Klaus. You have the original witch, which is very powerful. And his four siblings to worry about," Bonnie said.

"True but we know his Father would love to be rid of him. Kol is human so that's another minus," Damon said.

"Kol is human," Bonnie smiled.

"Why are you smiling, witch?" Damon said.

"Nothing."

Damon glared at her. "Oh my god. You like him."

Elena's eyes widened.

"What no." Bonnie denied. "I only smiled because I can pay him back. But I'm not going to kill him. I don't believe in taking a human life."

Damon rolled his eyes. "You guys are no fun, I'm leaving."

"Damon, this will end badly if you do this." Elena said.

Damon just smiled as he walked out the door.

"Why do I have a bad feeling about this?" Stefan said.

Caroline stood near the window as she heard every single word. She couldn't believe it. Klaus was human, actually human. That's why he ran. He's probably upset and doesn't want to talk to no one.

But she wanted to find him. Needed to find him. She just didn't' want to admit it. But he saved her life. He would never do that if he didn't felt something. Did he truly cared for her?

Did she really want to save him? To save the man that made Elena's life miserable. That killed Jenna. Could she really do that? She wasn't sure but she couldn't let Damon kill him.

The first place she went to was the Michelson's. No one was home. She started to leave when Finn and Sage appeared, scaring her. "Would you warn me the next time your going to jump at me," Caroline said.

Sage smiled and looked her over. "So this is the one Klaus is smiting about."

Finn smiled. "Don't mind Sage. She is just amused to find out Klaus is actually smiting with a girl."

Caroline rolled his eyes. "Why? Did you think he was gay or something?"

Sage busted out laughing. Finn smirked. "Just because you don't see him with a girl doesn't mean he had his share in his past."

Caroline really didn't need to know that.

"Um, I came here to find Ester or Elijah. Maybe you can help me," Caroline said.

"What is it?" Finn asked.

"It's Klaus…I heard he was…Human. Damon knows and he's going after him."

Finn's eyes widened. "What" He grabbed his phone and called his brother Elijah.

"You got to promise to not to kill him." Caroline said.

Sage smirked. "I'm sure Rebecca will punished him, then again this might not be a good idea."

Finn hanged up. "He's not answering. I'm going to find him."

"I'm going with you."

"Sage."

"Finn?"

Finn sighed. "Fine."

Damon hissed as Rebecca almost crushed his hand. "Easy darling, you're breaking my hand."

"Oh shut up." Rebecca said. "You're the reason for this."

Damon rolled his eyes. "I told you I'm sorry.

Ester smiled at her daughter that was lying in bed. "Rebecca, you need to stay in bed. You have been sick for days and I have a feeling you will have your little one in less then a week."

"Less then a week." Rebecca said surprised. "But It's only been about five months."

Ester smiled. "I know."

"Are you serious? Or are you shitting me?' Damon said.

Rebecca smacked him on the arm.

"Ow." Damon glared at her.

"Yes. Only a few more days." Ester said.

"Yes, and it's likely I'll kill you after this." Rebecca said.

"Ha, ha. Very funny." Damon said.

"Any names you came up with?" Ester asked.

" Damon Jr." Damon said with a grin.

"Are you crazy. I will not name my daughter that," Rebecca pouted.

"I mean our son," Damon said.

"Who said we are having a son." Rebecca said.

"Because the male species said so." Damon teased.

Rebecca growled at him.

Ester couldn't help to chuckle. "I'm afraid Damon's right dear. But it's possible you might have a girl still."

"What do you mean, Mother?" Rebecca asked.

"Well it looks like the Salvatore's only have boys and on the our side of the family is mostly boys too."

Rebecca sighed annoyed. "Well for Damon's sake it better be girl. We got enough men rolling around in this house any ways."

Ester smiled. "I'll leave you be. If you need anything just ask."

Rebecca smiled as she watched her mother leave. "I'm hungry."

Damon sighed annoyed and quickly moved away before she grabbed him.

Rebecca growled at him. "Damon."

"I am not your buffet Rebecca." Damon growled.

"Well what am I going to eat?" Rebecca said.

"I'll go and get you some bags of blood." Damon said.

"But Damon…"

"No, no…I'm going to get some blood. I'll be back Barbie." Damon was out the door before she chased him. He wasn't sure if he can take her like this any longer. She was driving him nuts.

But getting her some blood will have to wait. He had to go and find a certain Michelson.

He picked up some blood from the latest hospital when he seen someone familiar. He rounded the building when he smiled. Usually he would have said some snarky comment but not this time. "Well, look who it is…Mrs. Katherine."

Katherine smiled evilly. "Damon, what brings you here?"

"I got a plan and I think your going to like it," Damon said.

"Really do tell," She said.

Klaus was still in the woods. He was thinking and reminiscing about his last time as a human. He wanders if this is what Hendric felt. He was so full of life and happy. Until that one faithful day when he took him to see the wolfs. That was the last time he cried and last time his heart broke. He made it his life to never feel that way again.

Love was a curse, and with all these years that past him. Caroline was the one that catches his eyes. Sure Tiaita caught his eyes. She was the first beautiful girl he met that he liked until the day he died and her blood was cursed.

Then he hated them all. His parents and Tiaita for what he went though. And now he realized it was all for nothing. He had family and he daggered them all because he didn't' want to be alone.

He has everything he wanted but now he feels more alone, scared and freighted then ever.

But he would show it to know one. Not even his family.

It was around dark now and the lake had a beautiful blue tint to it as the moon shined down on it. He stood up and wandered if Elijah was still following him.

He was on his way to his car when he heard something hit a tree hard in the distance. He couldn't tell about the sound. And this even made him more scared and angry. Did someone already know his secret? Did someone already know he was breakable?

He stood in the center and looked around. He heard the sound of leaves and something pasting him fast from behind. "I know someone is here. SHOW YOURSELF." Klaus yelled.

A few moments of walking farther out of the woods and to the road he started to hear a sound again. Now he was getting irritated. He stood in the center and looked. He hissed when he heard footsteps behind him.

"How does it feel?" a voice said.

Klaus knew that voice. "Katherine." he hissed.

She smiled taking a step towards him. "Your human?"

"I'm protected. You can't kill me," Klaus said but he was kidding himself.

"Really." her eyes darken; fangs lengthen. "You killed my parents."

Klaus took a step back. "You kill me and my family will slaughter you…and you know it."

"They have to catch me first." Katherine said.

"You want revenge that bad," Klaus said.

"Why not. You made me." Katherine said.

"No, You were a selfish bitch before I met you," Klaus said.

Katherine jumped as she pinned him against the tree with one hand.

Klaus laughed. "I dare you."

Before she could pull his heart out, she was yanked off of him and tossed against a tree. She sat up and growled into a pair of blue eyes. She jumped him but the original snapped her neck.

Finn growled and dropped her. He ran to find Klaus leaning against a tree. "Brother, are you okay?"

Klaus didn't' answer him. He was staring at Caroline.

"Klaus."

"What are you doing here?" Klaus said.

"What am I…I'm saving you? Why didn't you tell me? And why are you in the middle of a forest. It's dangerous." Caroline spat.

"I don't need protection." Klaus said.

" But I heard Damon was…"

"Wow, I guess I was wrong about you Caroline." Damon said appearing before them. He had someone with him, hands tied.

"Kol," Klaus growled looking at the cocky vampire that had his brother.

"If I get out of here alive and become a vampire again. I will kill you." Kol said to Damon.

Damon ignored him. "I know family means everything to you so…I'll leave Kol intact unless you trade spots, Klaus."

"Let go of my brother." Finn hissed.

"Damon this is foolish. You got me, Finn and Sage. Three vampires against one." Caroline said.

"Like I care Caroline. He needs to pay for what he's done." Damon said.

"How about Rebecca. How do you think she will take this?" Caroline said.

"I'm sure she'll get over this." Damon said.

"Your blind…I knew you were no good for my sister." Kol said.

"I'm loosening patience here." Damon said.

Caroline was about to stop Damon when all hell broke though.

Katherine came out of nowhere and jumped Finn pinning him down. There was a dagger in his chest. Caroline noticed it was a white oak dagger. How did she get that?

Sage pinned Katherine down and snapped her back, knocking her out. Caroline looked over to see Kol on the ground with a dagger in his back. Her eyes widened as Klaus had pulled the dagger out of Finn and ran toward Damon.

"NO." She heard a voice from nearby. In a flash Damon had Klaus pinned against a tree and with the dagger in his hand. She ran and ran. She reached Damon yanking him away and tossing him in the air.

"Klaus," She gently cupped his face.

He pulled her forward kissing her. When she pulled back she felt something hit her stomach.

She could tell something was wrong by the look in his eyes. When she looked down her hands were covered with blood as the dagger was stuck in his chest. "KLAUS, NO, NO."

He fell to the ground in Caroline's arms. "Klaus, don't…you can't leave."

"Why, love?" Klaus gasped not realizing how much pain a knife wound was. It was agonizing.

Caroline knew why. She just couldn't bare herself to admit it. Did she really like Klaus or did she love him? "Klaus please…"

"Out of a thousand years you were the only one that caught my heart. Your beauty is remarkable. I wish you could see what I could see, love." Klaus said.

"Stay with me. I'll get help." Caroline said.

"NO." He grabbed her hand. "Stay with me."

"But Klaus."

"Stay.' Klaus said, taking her hand.

"Do you love me?"

"Klaus." Should she really say what she knew in her heart? "I…I like you and I care about you." Caroline admits.

A tear fell from eyes." That was all I needed to know, love."

"Klaus, KLAUS." Caroline screamed, as his heart suddenly stopped. "No, no, no"

She looked over at Damon what was sitting up. Standing before him was Elijah. On the right side she heard a car pulled in.

Stefan jumped out of the car and ran. "STOP."

Elena was out and staring at Elijah as he held Damon by the throat. "Elijah don't do this."

Elijah let the tear fell from his cheek. "He killed my brother's. Kol and Klaus. "I can't let this go."

Stefan ran only to be grabbed by Finn that was now awake. "No, please." Stefan said.

"Stop saving me. Stefan." Damon said

"You're my brother. I will always save you," Stefan said.

Elena screamed when she seen Elijah thrust his hand in to Damon's chest. "Elijah…NO."

Caroline watched as her friends stood there. It was like watching everything in slow motion. Klaus was dead in her arms. Kol was dead and now Damon was. She wasn't sure how long she sat there when she realized something was wrong. Everything was not moving. Stefan and Elena was in the same spot as before.

When she looked to the center of all the chaos a small light formed in the center. It got larger and larger until it expanded.

She blinked a couple times to realize now stood a women dressed in a long dress. She looked up and gasped. "Ester."

"Hello Caroline."

"Did you do this?" Caroline asked.

"I did. I needed to show you and the Salvatore the consequences of their actions. You try to save the ones you love only for them to get hurt in the cross-fire. The need for revenge is high for my family for what we are. But when a human crosses the line and kills someone. They are just as bad as we are.

"Do you see the consequence of other's actions?" Ester asked, as she pointed to Stefan who was now holding his dead brother in his arms.

"Do you see your fate Caroline Forbes? Do you know how much my son loves you?" Ester said.

Caroline wiped her teary eyes. "I do."

What do you wish?

"I wished this never happened," Caroline said.

Ester smiled. "Your wish is my command."

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