The next day Caroline went with Bonnie to the town market. The weather was cloudy so they made sure the carriage man was always with in sight. Holding unto her black laced umbrella Caroline lifted up different fabrics. Turning to her hand maid she held a light blue silk and a crimson cashmere. "Which do you think is more suitable for my dress?" she asked with a pout. Her blue eyes looked at each one trying to decide which the better option was. "I think you would look stunning in the red," a deep voice replied in her ear. Caroline felt a shiver go down her spine as she turned around abruptly. A tall blonde man stood there with a smirk on his face. His features were perfect with full lips, shining blue eyes, and ragged blonde hair. His attire was a simple suit that was a dark brown and he bowed his head in apology. "I am sorry I didn't mean to frighten you love," his tone had a thick accent. So he was foreign raised and extremely handsome.
Caroline tried to think of a response and shook her head looking down. "Oh, umm no it's my mistake I was too focused on my shopping," she attempted a polite curtsy. Bonnie was holding back stifled laughs and turned to look at random jeweled necklaces. The gentleman offered his hand and Caroline took it trying not to stare to long. "It's an honor my name is Niklaus Mikaelson," his voice making her heart thud in her chest. His lips brushed over her gloved hand. The heat seemed to radiate through and Caroline could feel her cheeks flushing a deep red. Niklaus raised an eyebrow as if waiting for something. "Who might you be?" he whispered hinting at what he was wondering. Pulling back her hand Caroline fumbled and then straightened. "Right my name," she chuckled, "I'm Caroline Forbes." She curtsied and then stood a smile beaming across her face.
Bonnie dragged her attention away mentioning the time. "I'm so sorry we have to go it's getting late." Looking up at the sky the sun was lower below the tree line in the distance. It was harder to tell when the foggy clouds started to rumble. Caroline's expression changed at the sound and she picked up the last few items. "Have Matthew purchases these items and return to the house when he is finished," her tone turning strict. Her impression of Niklaus had vanished with the thunder rolling above. "When shall we see each other again," the bemused Niklaus questioned a frantic Caroline. Sapphire orbs met with equally blue and shrugged. "We shall have to see. Perhaps you will find an invitation to the Springtime Ball that my family hosts," she offered rushing out into the pebbled street.
A smile traced over Niklaus' lips as the girl ran to her carriage in fear of the thunder. Such a naïve treat that knew nothing of true fear. "Innocent things like her are all too rare," he whispered to his older brother hunger in his voice. "Don't play with fire dear brother, I fear you might burn up," a sly polite voice responded. "I like a challenge Elijah, shall we bet it's been a while," replied the younger. "Of course brother only if it results in you being content and not destroying all of the innocence left in our dear small town of Richford," smiled Elijah. Niklaus shrugged and turned his head looking back at the carriage that was now pulling away. "I get Miss Forbes to offer herself fully and I get to take her innocence and virgin blood. I lose Miss Forbes to another and you chose who remains by my side for eternity." "It's a deal Klaus," as the two shook smirks playing on their features.