Klaus got very little sleep. After making love to Caroline twice more, Klaus realized that he would soon have to leave her. As he laid there staring at Caroline's sleeping face it was the first time he truly thought about how young she actually was and how new she was to this lifestyle. He knew she wasn't ready to join him in New Orleans and as hard as it was to admit he wasn't ready for her either. Family, love and loyalty has always left him and those around him at a disadvantage and exposed. He needed to keep her far away from New Orleans and the potential threat of Marcel discovering Klaus' one weakness: Caroline. Besides, there is so many things Caroline needs to experience before she joins him. Although, he wanted to be the person to show her the world he knew that she would find a way to do so herself. After he had memorized every inch of her body he forced himself to slide from her grasp. He didn't want to leave before she wakes but he knew there was no other way. He quickly grabbed some paper and pen to write out his goodbye. He quickly dressed and left out the open window only pausing to look back upon her sleeping face one last time.
The sun peeking through the early morning clouds drew Caroline from her peaceful sleep. As she sat up and stretched, she realized she felt sore. Something that hadn't happened since her as human cheerleading days and then she remembered last night. The way Klaus' hands grabbed her, stretched her, and possessed her flashed through her mind making her burn with desire. She soon noticed that Klaus was no longer sleeping next to her. She also remembered watching him as he slept and thinking how innocent and peaceful he looked. She also wondered how long that would last and now waking up alone she has her answer. As she made her way to the bathroom she saw a letter sitting on her desk. She smiled as she knew who it was from. She unfolded the piece of paper and a necklace fell out. She recognized this necklace as one of Klaus' favorites. She smiled as she read his letter.
Caroline,
Leaving before you awake is one of the hardest things I've done in centuries. I knew I could never say goodbye to you after last night. I will be in New Orleans preparing for your arrival. However long it takes. I fully intend to be your last love and hoping you'll be my first…
Until then, here is a token of my affection. Keep it close. It belonged to my youngest brother, Henrik. It is the only possession of his that I have left.
Always,
Klaus
Caroline didn't know much about Henrik other than he had died while the Originals were still human. However, she knew this gift had to have some meaning to Klaus as he had been wearing it for centuries. She quickly examined the necklace and recognized the feather from the tattoo on Klaus' shoulder. As she placed the necklace around her neck she smiled as Klaus' scent surrounded her once more. Memories from the night before rushed into her mind's eye. The way he whispered his name as she overpowered him. The way he let her dominate him as he stared up at her in awe. He looked at her as if she was the only woman on this earth and for a moment she saw him. Really saw him. He was truly alone and he hated it and himself more than anything. He desperately wanted to be accepted, loved and adored but could never bring himself to express it. He could never be seen as vulnerable and weak. The only thing he had, the only thing that was consistently his throughout centuries was his ruthless power and destruction. She saw that same ruthless possessiveness in his eyes when he looked at her. She knew she was his. She didn't have a choice in the matter. Something about that excited her but it also terrified her. She knew that one day she would come to him and that he would treat her like a princess while destroying everything that got in his way. It is his nature. I can't stand by while his destroys and conquers in his endless quest for power. Could I? She asked herself before stepping into the shower.
AN: Sorry, it's taken so long for me to update. I work fulltime and attend grad school so life is crazy but I have decided to try and update atleast twice a month. This is kind of short but I wanted to give you guys an update of any kind. The next part of this chapter should be up at the end of the week. The next couple of chapters will set up the story and plot line so not much Klaroline. Please read and review. I love reading what you guys think. J