There was a knock and time stood still as Tat opened the door and she was greeted by the Mikelsons. She could not place the names to any of them. Caroline was only in the home a year before their departure and she barely left the kitchen. The only ones she was sure of was Rebecca and Ester. Being the only females and separated by age. Both had creamy skin and blond hair Ester more faded then Rebecca's. She then looked at the men there were six. And she had no idea who was who. Just when she was about to panic Ester spoke.
"Tatia, my, my what a beautiful woman you have become!" The woman took Tatia in a warm embrace.
"Thank you, Ester, so very kind" was all Tat said. Caroline noticed that she was shifting eyes between two of the men. One had dark hair and brown eyes while the other was polar opposite with blond hair that curled and blue eyes. They did have something in common, both men looked at Tat like she was the sun. This was no surprise to Caroline when standing next to Tatia her presence was nonexistent.
"I believe introductions are in order" Tatia said guiding the family over to the staff which consisted of just Caroline, Ellen, Ayna and Matthew. Caroline did mention that they were understaffed. "Mikaelson family I would like to introduce you to my help. This is Miss Ayna Bennett she will prepare the meals" Ayna curtsied and gave the family a smile.
"Please to meet you. Feel free to come to me if you have any request. I love to try and create new things." One of the boys came up and encased his hands over Ayna's pressing a kiss to the top of her hand.
"I am Kol Mikaelson and I will gladly bend to your will" he smirked at Ayna's shocked expression.
"Stop it Kol your terrorizing the poor creature" snapped Rebecca. Caroline had a feeling they could get along. Tatia moves down the line.
"And I'm sure you remember my sister Ellen. She will be assisting you Ester and Mikael." Ester treated Ellen the same way she did Tatia. Mikael only gave a solid nod. "And Matthew will be here to assist with the stables. All that leave is Caroline." Care did not even register what was going on until she had eight pairs of eyes on her at once. "Caroline was here when you were last on the property, but she was in the kitchen. Although she has worked her way up and now, she will be tending to the children of the household. Please introduce yourself to her when you get the chance. She is most likely reeling in her head right now." Caroline gave her friend a glare. She was right but Caroline did not need the Mikaelsons to know. Seconds later she felt her hand was incased in another and a feather like kiss was planted atop it. Caroline assumed it was Kol from his action with Ayna but when she looked down, she was treated so curly blond hair and striking blue eyes. This was one of the men that was staring at Tatia. "My name is Nicklaus but please call me Klaus." was all he said before he existed from the room.
Time stood still and all he saw was gold. He was mostly worried about how he would confront Tatia. They did not end things well. He was able to acknowledge that she grew into a beautiful young lady but the moment he saw Caroline, Tatia Patrova disappeared from his mind. She had creamy skin the color of milk with golden locks that looked as though they were sent from the heavens and her name, Caroline, like Music to his ears. He just had an urge to be close to her. The memories of his lips on her hand sent electricity through his entire body and for the first time he felt truly alive. And that terrified him. He left as quickly as he came bursting through the door determined to forget the girl who made him feel. But fate had other plans.
Klaus managed to make it to his room. Actually, he picked these rooms. It was at the top of the home and had gigantic windows that overlook the rising sun. The light would be perfect for painting and Klaus found himself itching for his brushes and oils. But they were all packed away. He knew how to make his paints from years away from civilization as a child with no import of fine paint. He found that mashing berries can produce rather vivid colors and made a point to search the land for supplies the moment he could get away from Michael. His father he clenched his fist at the thought of the man. He made his way over to the drink cart and poured himself a glass.
Michaels' temper could get the better of him and Rebecca or Henrick would gain a bruise on their arm. Klaus was able to take most of their fathers' cruel punishment sparing his siblings but there was only so much he could take. For a moment all Klaus saw was red. It appears he has the same temper, but he directs at himself. In the next moment he was on the floor Chaos surrounding him and the blond was standing in the doorway out of breath. Although not with fear. It was something else he could not place and when their eyes connected, he knew what it was. Worry. For him. What is this creature though Klaus?
"What happened" Caroline busted upstairs when she heard the crash from upstairs. She was surprised to see it was Nicklaus Mikaelson that cause the commotion. She was about to chastise him for wrecking the room she just set up when she noticed the gash on his hand. For her deduction he must have crashed into the drink cart breaking the glass and cut himself. How a grown man had crashed a cart was Unknow to her. She. Immediately saw HIM as she looked at Klaus in that moment. They looked nothing a like where he had dark hair and brown eyes Klaus was light and striking. He has thin lips that contain little emotion whereas Klaus has the most expressive mouth she has ever seen. She snaps out of her thoughts as she advances towards Klaus.
"No! Stop! I am fine." he spats at her.
"No, you are not! You are bleeding and I am going to help you weather you like it out not!" Caroline has a way of dealing with difficult stubborn men from her father William. To…. him. She still could not say his name.
"There glass stop Caroline!" He was shouting at her now. There was something in the way he said her name that made her hesitant. No one ever remembers her name, but this man heard it once and says it as though he always had known her.
"I know there is glass now come down and let me concentrate." Caroline never told anyone besides Ayna but, for some reason trusted Klaus. It was almost as though they were sharing vulnerabilities. She closed her eyes and took a deep breath as she willed the glass to water and in that moment it obeyed. No one knew why Caroline could so what she could. As far as Ayna knew it was not elemental or ancestral magic it was just, Caroline. Her mother used to say it was because she was so stubborn that she could just make things obey her.
She heard a gasp escape Klaus and she opened her eyes. The glass that was protruding from Klaus' hand was nothing but a puddle in his palm. "Sh and please do not tell anyone. Just let me see your hand" Klaus obliged presenting his hand to Caroline. It was her turn to feel the electric shock from physical contact. "I'm unable to heal the body so I'll just have to stitch this up manually. I should have a needle and thread somewhere in this room" she walked over to the rest and pulled out a sewing kit.
"You sure know where things are here love." He said when his voice returnees to him.
"I do. While your family was away, I considered this as my room." Klaus gave her a look. "I know it is not conventual, but I was drawn to it for some reason it was almost as if the sun was calling me." All Klaus could do was stare at her as she made her way back and placed his injured hand in her lap. "talk to me as I work it will help with the pain, a distraction" Caroline suggested. Klaus remained silent. Caroline glanced up to see him just looking at her. "Itis rude to stare." Klaus was relentless though.
"Even if the subject is beautiful?" This won him a blush that creeped up on her cheeks. Caroline scoffed. "Is it that hard to believe that I find you beautiful?" Caroline could tell he meant the question and was so flustered that she said the first thing that came to her mind.
"YES" she shouted pulling a little harder than necessary on the stitch causing Klaus to growl. The nerve of this man she thought as she tossed his hand aside and stood up to make her exist but before she left, she felt the need to make one more comment "You should know that Tatia Patrova is my best friend. So, I know everything!" Caroline Forbes then left Klaus Mickelson on his knees.
It was right after lunch so there was a lag in the day. It was Caroline's favorite time because she Bonnie, Tatia, and Ellen all gathered in the kitchen and helped Bonnie prepare dinner. "I mean the nerve of him. After what he did to you Tatia. I am still reeling" Caroline has been going on and on about her encounter with Nicklaus. It was nearing the hour when Tatia chimes in.
"Caroline, darling it is all right. What happened was ages ago and I hold no ill will towards him or Elijah and neither should you." Caroline appreciated her friend's attempt at confront but did not believe her full heartedly. Care was there when Tatia got her heart broken by Nicklaus and for him to completely ignore Tat and pursue Caroline was unacceptable; To both women. So Caroline was going to forget him and continue with her life.
"Okay distraction Ayna how and what is going on with you and Kol?" The dark-haired girl to hide her grin.
"Nothing is going on between Kol and me and nothing ever will Caroline and leave it at that. Kol is a notorious flirt and I will not be on that list "Ayna stood her ground.
"Seems like all the Mikaelson men have that reputation beside Henrick but he is only eight so time will tell" Ellen said, and it caused all the girls to burst into giggles.
"I get it. My brothers are great entertainment." a new voice said, and the girls refrained from laughing to see Rebecca Mikaelson in the kitchen arms crossed. Here we go a reprimand though Caroline, but she was surprised when Rebecca hopped on the counter across from Caroline. "This is going to be so much fun to have girls around. For five years I have only my vermin of brothers to keep me company and every time I meet a suitor, they scare him off." Rebecca realizes that no one was talking anymore and looked up at the girls. Each one was staring at her like she lost her mind. "Or not?" Rebecca said about to move but Caroline reached her arm out and pulled her back.
"Welcome to the fold but you have to prepare yourself for we will be mocking and complaining about your brothers. Deal" Caroline asked with a smile.
"Deal" Rebecca said, and all the girls laughed.