Chapter 3

Klaus grabbed her shoulders and pinned her down against the wall. "Your lying…" His fangs pierced through. He lunged towards her neck slowly.

Caroline panicked. "Okay…okay…" She said as the color left her face. "Marcel has my daughter…"

Klaus frowned. "Why would Marcel kidnap his own daughter…"

Caroline remained silent.

"What…wait a minute…vampires can't procreate…." Klaus said.

"She's not Marcel's daughter…" Caroline said softly as she lowered her eyes.

Klaus loosen his grip on Caroline and took a step back. "Who's the father, Caroline?" He held his breathe waiting for the answer.

Caroline fixed her disheveled clothing. She looked into his eyes. "That's not important…her fathers dead that's all you need to know…" She said as she turned around crossing her arms over her chest. "I've already said too much…I have to go before Marcel notices I'm gone. "

Klaus stood still. He wanted to run to her…hold her…shake her until he told her the truth but he knew he had no right to. She didn't belong to him. She belonged to Marcel.

Caroline turned her head and gave him a quick look. Her eyes were filled with melancholy and regret. She opened the door and flashed away.

Klaus watched her walk away. His heart turned into stone. He lost her.

Elijah paced as he waited in the plantation house alone. Niklaus didn't return since the early hours in the morning and Rebekah was destined to arrive any moment now. He was still unable to gather enough information about the new hybrid in town. He dialed Niklaus but his phone went straight to voicemail.

Elijah went to refill his drink when he heard a high pitch voice. He smiled. That voice could only belong to one person. Rebekah. He walked over to the front to greet his baby sister.

He opened the door and found the most beautiful blond vampire he every saw flashing towards him. He held her tight not wanting to be knocked down by the rush of her embrace.

"Elijah…"

"Rebekah…" Elijah smiled as he held her tight. He closed his eyes for a second enjoying this moment of peace.

Rebekah looked up and released her brother hesitantly. "Elijah you remember…"

"What the hell are you doing here, mate?" Klaus said as he stood there face to face with Stefan.

"Nik…" Rebekah shouted. She ran over towards the two vampires. "Nik…"

Klaus turned his head and saw his baby sister tackle him down. "Rebekah…"

"Nik…" Rebekah said as held Klaus down by crushing him with her upper torso.

"Niklaus…Rebekah…" Elijah scolded.

"Rebekah…long time no see?" Klaus said smirking as he pushed his sister off of him.

Stefan frowned as he saw the blond original fly across the courtyard. He tried to flashed to catch her but wasn't fast enough. "Bekah, you okay?"

Rebekah got up and dusted herself off. "Niklaus your such an bloody arse."

He walked towards her and held his hands up.

Rebekah rolled her eyes. She walked over to him and smiled. "I missed you…you bloody ass…"

Klaus smirked. "I missed you too, Bekah. What is he doing here? " He said as he looked towards Stefan.

"He's my guest…" Rebekah said sternly.

"Really…?" Klaus said as he raised an eyebrow at the pair.

Stefan gave Rebekah a soft look. "Rebekah…"

Rebekah pouted. "Fine…Niklaus…Elijah Stefan and I are together…" She said as she stretched her hand out towards him. He grabbed it and kissed the top of her hand softly.

The vampires congregated into the living area. Elijah stood stoic near the fireplace. Klaus was at the bar serving himself a glass of scotch. Rebekah sat on the couch next to Stefan. The tension was starting to saturate the air. Stefan sat there looking at the scowls on the faces of the originals. If he didn't know them, one would think he was going to be subjected to the inquisition. Stefan waited for someone to speak.

"Stefan, how are you doing?" Elijah managed to say as polite as possible.

"Fine…and you?"

"Good…so can I offer you a drink?"

"Yes…that would be great…" Stefan said smiling.

Elijah left and came back in a flash. He handed Stefan the glass before sitting down. "Rebekah would you like a drink?"

"No…" She said.

"Rebekah what have you been up to?" Elijah asked.

"Well…we've been traveling…Europe mostly…" She said as she gave Stefan a smile.

"What have you been up to mate…the last time I saw you…you were in Mystic Falls…" Klaus asked as he stared at Stefan.

"Yes…after Silas was killed…I left Mystic Falls…I traveled all over until I ran into Rebekah…the rest is history…" Stefan said as he raised Rebekah' s hands to his lips kissing it sweetly.

Klaus nodded talking a long gulp from his drink.

"Rebekah tells me you know Miss Forbes?" Elijah asked Stefan.

"Yeh…we were very close a long time ago…when Rebekah told me she was in New Orleans…I insisted on coming…is she in trouble?"

Elijah gave Klaus a knowing look. " She asked for our help…there seems to be a vampire…named Marcel that needs to be neutralized. "

"Who's Marcel? Why is he a threat? What does that have to do with Caroline?" Stefan asked.

"That is what we're trying to find out." Elijah said as he loosened the button from his jacket. "Niklaus have you found out anything from any of your contacts…?"

"Actually yes…" Klaus said as he poured himself another drink. " I spoke to both Marcel and Caroline last night…"

"What did you discover?" Elijah asked earnestly.

"Well…for starters Caroline isn't just a vampire but a witch…she asked for help to kill a vampire named Marcel that fancies himself king of the quarter…she claims if we help her kill Marcel we can have New Orleans for ourselves…however…she's also married to Marcel…" Klaus said as he finished his drink.

"What…?" Rebekah shrieked.

"Yes…after a little persuading she told me the reason she wants Marcel eliminated is because Marcel has kidnapped her daughter…" Klaus continued.

"How is that possible?" Stefan asked.

"That's the question of the hour mate…" Klaus said nodding to Stefan.

"Okay so what's the plan?" Stefan asked.

"We're still gathering information…Mister Salvatore…" Elijah said.

"What is there to know we have to help Caroline…" Stefan said.

"Stefan…she's different…she'd changed…" Klaus tried.

Stefan got up and started to pace. "Klaus you know Caroline…she wouldn't ask you for help unless she really needed it…especially after your history…"

"Niklaus what is it your not telling us?" Elijah said.

"Nothing of consequence…" Klaus said annoyed.

"Nik…what have you done?" Rebekah said.

Klaus rolled his eyes. "Nothing…"

"Niklaus…" Elijah asked.

"I told you…we left a few things undone…we might of exchanged words…nothing pandemic…"

Stefan chuckled.

Rebekah turned to Stefan. "What is it? You know something?"

Stefan sighed. " No…I…all I know is that the last time I talked to Caroline it was shortly after Silas was killed. Tyler left town…and things started to spiral with her. Bonnie was killed and …her mom was killed was well…apparently after Klaus left town Silas killed Liz in front of Caroline…"

"What? Why?" Rebekah said softly.

"Silas wanted to know Klaus' where abouts…he thought he had the cure…when Caroline didn't give him the answer he wanted he killed Liz…" Stefan said.

Klaus was silent. He sat down on the couch. What had he done? Why didn't he stay?

"After Liz was killed Caroline was never the same. She stayed to kill Silas but after that she left town I never heard from her again…" Stefan said as he got up and refilled his drink. "I thought for sure you knew…Klaus…"

"Niklaus…?" Elijah asked.

"I did see her about a century ago…" Klaus said softly.

"What…where?" Stefan asked.

"In Isla Nena…I was looking for a witch…I was there for a week… but she never told me anything…" Klaus said casually.

"Really was it business or pleasure…Nik…?" Rebekah asked.

"Rebekah…don't be juvenile…Niklaus continue…" Elijah scolded.

Klaus rolled his eyes. He leaned back in the chair remembering the day as if it were yesterday.

"I was on the island for two days before I was able to get the name of the witch I needed. Her name was Lalita. She was rumored to be able to communicate with the dead. She was a powerful seer. I finally tracked her down…she lived near an isolated beach off the seashore. When I found her she told me the person I was searching for wasn't a man but a woman who's face will remain hidden until I passed life's ultimate test…when I did I would be give me my greatest wish. I laughed at her of course…dismissed her rants as drabble from the mouth of a mad women…anyway after the left the witch I found Caroline in the beach. We talked…we saw each other a few times but I left and so did she…"

"There something your not saying Nik…" Rebekah demanded.

Klaus smirked. He raised his glass to his sister. He flashed away before anyone asked him anymore. When he was safely in his room he took out his sketchpad and started to draw the beach he was with Caroline so many years ago. His mind recalled those precious days.

After draining the seer completely Klaus walked out of the wooden cavana in a huff. His eyes golden yellow from the recent feeding. Traces of the witches blood was starting to run down his mouth. He wiped his mouth haphazardly. He walked towards the sea. The air was clear. The wind blew a warm breeze onto his pale skin. The warm warmed him. As he walked closer to the seashore his senses detected another being….it was definitely a vampire. He flashed toward the vampire to take a closer look. The vampire was swimming. She got out of the water. Her golden hair spraying water all over her wet shoulders. Her long mane covered her face. There was something familiar about the woman. She pushed her hair away from her face revealing the identity of the enchanting creature. His heart skipped a beat. No it couldn't be…she was in Mystic Falls. Klaus' heart recovered quickly pumping blood in places there shouldn't have. He watched her emerge out of the water like a siren. He was mesmerized he walked closer towards her. She walked onto the beach wearing a black two piece bathing suit. Klaus walked closer…he had to talk to her…he knew he was trying to find a lead but he couldn't resist.

Caroline walked into the beach he saw a figure walking towards her. Her vampire senses were on alert. She felt her skin tense…she was ready for a fight if need be. She quickly put her dress over her head and packed her belongs. She took her time pretending to give the impression she was a naïve tourists.

"Fancy meeting you here…love…"

Caroline froze. Klaus. What the hell was Klaus doing here? "Klaus…what are you doing here…?" She went and grabbed her bag. She put it over her shoulder. She reached in grabbing her silver edged dagger.

"I was here on business…I…I was here to see a witch…" Klaus said as he saw her looking for something in her bag. He flashed closer to her.

Caroline held her breath. "Are you here to kill me…?" She said as she held the dagger tight.

"No…" Klaus said almost sad at the weight of her words. "You think so low of me…?"

Caroline snickered.

"What's so funny?" Klaus said as he raised an eyebrow.

"After a hundred years your pick up lines don't change…"

"Who said I was trying to hit on you?" Klaus said seriously…at least he was trying to look serious.

Caroline rolled her eyes. "I'm glad…I know where I stand…" She reached for her blanket and started to fold it into her messenger bag.

"And what are you doing here?"

"I live here…at least for now…how long are you staying?"

"I'm leaving in a few days…"

"Oh…well we should have dinner before you leave…" Caroline said as she looked into his eyes. She knew after she said it she should of…but she felt daring.

"I'd like that…sweetheart…" Klaus said grinning at the bold blond in front of him. There was something different about her.

"How about we meet here tonight after sunset…" Caroline said as she bit her bottom lip.

"See you soon…" He said as he grabbed her hand and kissed her knuckles softly. He smirked as he heard her breath hitch up for a second. He heard her heart pump a little bit faster. He released her hand and flashed away before she could rescind her generous offer.

Klaus arrived a few minutes before sunset with a dozen crimson roses in one hand and a bottle of blood wine in the other. His heart tighten when he saw her walk towards him. His smirk grew as she walked closer and closer.

Caroline walked towards Klaus slowly…she was so nervous…her stomach was in knots…she knew with every step she made there was no turning back…it was a point with no return. Caroline took a deep breath…she was only having dinner with the big bad hybrid.

"You look lovely, Caroline…" Klaus said as he took her in. She was wearing a long white summer dress that hugged her curves in all the right places.

Caroline smiled. " Thanks…are those for me?"

"Oh…yes of course…" He said as he gave her the roses. He couldn't keep his eyes away from her she bewitched him…body and soul.

Caroline took the roses and smelled their sweet fragrance. "They're beautiful…"

Klaus' eyes darken for a second. He looked at the smile on her face. She was an angel…the girl he knew was gone…the girl in Mystic Falls he knew so many years ago was replaced with the confident woman in front of him.

Caroline put the roses away from her face and smiled at the beautiful hybrid in front of her. She walked over to him and tucked her hand around his arm. "Shall we…?"

"Of course…love…" Klaus said softly. I'd follow you anywhere.

Caroline pulled him towards a little shack in an isolated part of the beach. She opened the door and told him to come in.

Klaus saw a simple two room bungaloo. The kitchen smelled of sea food and pasta. There was a simple wooden table with two matching chairs. The kitchenette had a small cooler and a few shelves filled with spices, plates, pans and a few knick knacks. Klaus walked inside and saw a closed door…it was probably a bedroom. The bungaloo was small but every inch was covered with Caroline…her scent was everywhere…

"I know its probably not what your used to…but its home…" Caroline said as she felt the color rush to her cheeks. She lowered her eyes waiting for his disapproval.

Klaus walked towards her and raised her head with the tips of his fingers. "It's perfect…love…"

Caroline bit her lip. "Well…sit …I hope you like pasta."

Klaus smirked. He sat on the wooden table. His eyes followed her every movement. She placed a cloth over the table along with a pair of chipped white dishes. She served them some pasta with a seafood marinara sauce. She placed a pair of wine glasses on the table. She sat down and handed Klaus the bottle. He grabbed the bottle and grazed his fingers over hers gently.

He opened the wine and poured them some of the blood wine.

Caroline lifted her glass and smelled the wines. "Blood …wine…"

"Yes…" Klaus said.

They eat in silence. Klaus wanted to ask her so much but didn't know how to start. Why was she here? How long was she there? What happened to her to leave Mystic Falls? Why was she so different?

Caroline smiled. She saw all the questions in his head form as his eyes remained on her face fixed. " I can see you have a lot of questions…"

"What…why do you say that love?"

"We haven't seen each other for almost 100 years…"Caroline said as she gave him a gentle push.

" Your right…what have you been doing for the last century? Why are you here?"

Caroline laughed. " I've been traveling for the last 90 years or so…Paris…Rome Tokyo…" She laughed.

"Really…" He said as he took a sip of the wine.

"Yeh…it was great…I saw the Effel Tower…the Great Wall of China…the Pyramids…everything a few times actually…I finally decided to stay here its not much but its home…" She had a bite of the pasta and closed her eyes enjoying the sweet taste.

"When did you leave Mystic Falls?"

"I left shortly after Silas was killed…I came back a few times to visit my mom but after she died I never saw a reason to return…."

"O...I'm sorry Caroline…how did…."Klaus began to say.

"No…no…see died of old age…she was almost 80 when she died. I stayed in a nearby city and kept an eye on her…"

"Oh…"

"So…what have you been up to…did you manage world domination…" She said as she took a sip of the wine.

Klaus laughed. "No...not yet…working on it…"

Caroline laughed. "If anyone can…its you…"

Klaus leaned in and wiped his thumb over the side of her mouth. He placed the finger in his mouth and licked it. "You had something on your face…"

Caroline's eyes darken for a second. He felt her heart start to pound uncontrollably. "Oh…" She watched as he licked his finger clean.

Klaus licked his finger wishing it were more than just some of the pasta sauce he was licking off. He kept his eyes on her. He was enjoying her reaction.

Caroline reached over and pulled him close. She crushed his mouth with hers. His tongue plunged deep into her mouth causing her to moan. His senses were filled with mixed sensations. He saw her close her eyes as she placed her hands through his hair. Her fingers intertwined his hair sending bolts of electricity all over him. She forced her mouth away from his…her lungs felt like they were deprived of air.

Klaus leaned back. "I…I'm sorry…love…"

"No your not…" She said as she got up and pulled him up by the collar of his jacket. He got up mercilessly slow. Her eyes darken as she saw Klaus stand inches away from her mouth. She let his collar go and lowered her hand. He grabbed her hand and kissed the tips of her fingers. He intertwined his fingers in hers. She blinked slightly as she looked into his eyes. She pulled him softly and opened the door to her bedroom. She released her fingers from his and locked the door behind them. He leaned on the bed as he saw her pull her dress slowly over her head. She walked towards him keeping her eyes glued on his.

"Niklaus…Niklaus…"

Klaus shook his head, "Brother…what is it…" Klaus said growling at Elijah's inopportune timing.

"Marcel is waiting in the foyer…"