Caroline doesn't know what was worse.

A) Being a creature of the night

B) Turned by a woman who looks like your best friend

C) Keeping it a secret from your mother and boyfriend, when your mother was a vampire hunter and boyfriend was affected by the vampires the most

D) Spending time with your boyfriend's best friend , who was werewolf on his way to his first full moon, unintentionally

E) Getting yourself nearly killed in a ritual

But that's not the worst part. The worst part was your boyfriend was one of the people in the "rescue" mission to stop the ritual.

When Damon Salvatore came to the tomb to rescue her and Tyler, she was very happy and ran with him only to see Matt Donovan, her boyfriend, standing there with a crossbow.

So, now he knows. Wonderful! She thought

She was grateful that Damon came to her rescue but she also was furious that he brought Matt along. And as if couldn't get any worse, Tyler started to transform. Tonight was the full moon after all. Damon ordered her to take Matt somewhere safe. And she did. She took him to the Lockwood Mansion in her vampire speed. A part of her was relieved to get Matt safe and sound, away from all the madness that surrounded Mystic Falls. But another part of her was afraid what would happen next. Not to mention, Damon was there dealing with a werewolf on a full moon night all alone.

But one thing was for sure. She would either have to compel to forget that she was a vampire or let go of him. Both were not sitting well with her. She couldn't keep compelling him for the rest of their life. So, however painful it is, she must let go of him. For his own good.

As for Elena, thank God, Bonnie performed a spell to link her and John Gilbert, Elena's biological father minutes before the ritual. Elena woke up as soon as the link brought the imminent death of John. But it was still disturbing. Elena lost most of her family. Her father, mother, biological father, biological mother, aunt. Everyone so close to her was dead. Jeremy Gilbert was the only family now left for Elena. And Alaric too. Even though Alaric was not related by blood, he was practically Elena's step-father and was dating Jenna. If the things went right, they would have married eventually. But now no more Jenna.

This was not how their high school life was supposed to be. They must have been running around to do project and school works. They must have been in each and every committee. They would score high marks and graduate with good names and get placed in the university they seek.

But no. They were not supposed to run for their life. Being supernatural sucks! Original family, curses, rituals, sacrifices; this was not supposed to be their day to day activity. Elena being doppelganger certainly was a problem. It was like moths being attracted by the fire. They have to be very cautious. They have to stay on alert. Her blood being special attracts and would attract many creatures all over the world.

Upon their arrival the next morning of the ritual, Bonnie explained them what has happened. Elijah double-crossed them. Well, they should not have trusted him. They were brothers, for God's sake. But Bonnie said about seeing a girl with Klaus. And Stefan said that she called them as 'brother'. Now Caroline was very curious. Elena said that Elijah said Klaus has killed his family, or their family. And also he failed to inform them that they have a sister who was still with Klaus.

Questions, Questions, Questions.

But that's not a problem now, was it? The ritual was over, Elena was safe and the Originals would be leaving town sooner. They could go back to their life.

They next day a private funeral was conducted for John and Jenna. Attended only by Salvatores, Gilberts, Bonnie, Matt and Caroline. But something about Damon was…. Off. She could not pin point what was it.

Everything would go back to normal, she thought to herself. But you couldn't know what tomorrow holds for you.

Niklaus woke up in the woods, completely naked, relishing the feel of the aftermath of the transformation. As he picked himself up, a leather jacket came flying to his face. Apparently Elijah was waiting for him with some clothes. He spent two nights in the wolf form, making up for the lost time. Once the ritual was over, he felt the pull of the full moon. While he broke the curse and released the wolf in him, he could also now transform on his will.

Niklaus was pondering on these thoughts as he dressed. Elijah chose that moment to remind him of the deal. Of course, he wanted to be reunited with his family. He would never say no to his siblings' wishes. So once he was back in the apartment, he would reunite Elijah with his family.

And he told him so. It's about time.

Niklaus entered the apartment with Elijah to see Arabelle sitting on the couch with Stefan Salvatore across her, while Katerina Petrova sat on the single bed.

"Good, you are here. I started to wonder you wanted to stay in wolf form itself" Arabelle said as she walked toward him to give a hug.

"Wouldn't dream of it" Niklaus said as he returned her hug.

Arabelle scoffed. "Young Salvatore here wants to talk to you"

Niklaus smirked. "You keep popping up, don't you?"

"I need your help to save my brother" Stefan said.

"Well, whatever it is, it must wait. I have an obligation to my brother, here. I'm afraid it can't wait" Niklaus gestured to Elijah as he walked further into the room.

Arabelle sighed inwardly. 'It's not going to be pretty little reunion, Elijah' she thought.

Elijah walked toward Stefan as he spoke, "You do know how important family is, or you wouldn't be here"

Stefan's expression remained neutral.

Elijah continued, "My brother gave me his word that he would reunite me with my own"

"And so I shall" Niklaus said from behind Elijah. And just like that Niklaus daggered him. And the expression on Stefan's face was priceless. "Sh…shshshsh" Niklaus said as he lowered Elijah to the floor.

"Poor Elijah" Arabelle murmured, for which Niklaus smirked.

Niklaus doesn't want to do that, but Elijah left him no other choice. He would have to talk to his baby sister later about this. He knew her very well, she would understand. But it was his duty to explain these things to her. He looked down to his brother's grayed body. A lump formed in Niklaus' throat. This was not how it's supposed to be. He must be celebrating his victory with all his siblings.

No. This was for the best. The time was not right.

He looked up to Stefan Salvatore. In his new found hybrid speed, Niklaus backed him against the wall and said, "Now what am I gonna do with you?"

He stabbed him with a stake that he found in the hunter's apartment. Stefan leaned into Niklaus as he struggled to stand.

"It's quite near your heart. A slightest movement and you are dead" he whispered in Stefan's ear.

"He's just trying to help his brother" Katerina said from behind him.

Niklaus smirked.

"They said you have the cure. I'll make you a deal, just give me the cure and I'll do whatever you want" Stefan practically begged.

Niklaus lowered Stefan to the floor and removed the stake. 'Almost there', Niklaus thought. He looked at Arabelle who was watching everything from the couch. She met his eyes and smirked. "What do you say, little sister?" Niklaus asked, "Do you think I should give him the cure?"

Arabelle shrugged and said, "I don't know. You are the politician here. You move the pieces as you see fit. Why ask me?"

Niklaus put his palm on his chest and said jokingly, "You hurt me, Belle"

"Oh for the love of God, Niklaus, he's almost there. Why don't you just name your price?" Arabelle said impatiently.

Niklaus turned toward Stefan and said, "You see Salvatore, the problem is you are not any good to me the way you are now. You are just shy and useless. Sister?" He gestured Arabelle to continue.

Arabelle walked near where Stefan was lying and sat cross-legged. Her elbows to her knees, her fingers entwined and supporting her chin. "We've heard of one vampire. On and off the wagon. Crazy punk. He was magnificent. In 1917, he went to Monterrey and wiped out an entire migrant village. True Ripper."

"Sound familiar?" Niklaus asked, as he came to stand behind Arabelle.

Stefan looked up at him, "I haven't been in that way for a very long time"

Stefan and Arabelle stood up as Niklaus said, "Well, that's the vampire, I can make deal with. That is the kind of talent I can use when I leave this town"

Arabelle moved to stand beside Niklaus.

"Katerina come here" Niklaus called without taking his eyes off Stefan. He took Katerina's hand and bit her wrist. She was yelling as the venom started to course through her veins. Niklaus then bit his own wrist and shoved the blood in Katerina's mouth. And so the bite heals. "You want your cure. There it is"

"Your blood is the cure" Stefan wondered aloud.

Niklaus moved toward Stefan as his hand went around his shoulder, "Gonna love Mother Nature. Now, let's talk. You and I"

Niklaus filled a small bottle with his blood. "Let's have a drink, shall we?" he said as he pushed a blood bag toward Stefan. Stefan took a sip of the blood from the bag. "Finish it. All of it"

And so he did. Once Stefan finished the blood bag, he pushed another toward him.

"I am not gonna be like that again" Stefan repeated.

Niklaus smirked. "You do as I say and you get the cure. Remember?"

When Stefan made no move to drink from the blood bag, Niklaus started to pour his blood in the sink. "Wait" Stefan said and started to drink the blood from the blood bag.

And on and on, it went. Nearly a dozen blood bags later, Niklaus looked at him with some amusement and more pride in his eyes.

"Just get this over with, Niklaus" Arabelle snapped.

"As you wish, Belle" Niklaus said.

Taking the cure, he went toward Katerina and compelled her to take it to the elder Salvatore.

"No" Stefan said, "She wouldn't take it to him"

Niklaus just shrugged while Arabelle groaned.