AN: IMPORTANT! I apologize in advance if anyone gets confused since I wrote this chapter in third person and not in first person as the chapter before. The future chapters are also going to be in third person. Why? Mostly because I think it has it's charm. Like it sounds better.
The vampire diaries and characters do not belong to me. All except for the plot of this story goes to Julie Plec.
"What am I doing? I shouldn't be here. This is a mistake."
Caroline mumbled to herself yet she couldn't bring herself to leave. She was sitting on a bar stool drinking a scotch in a bar situated deep in the french quarter.
When she came to New Orleans she found out from a vampire tour guide (yep you heard it right) that any new vampire needs to report to Marcel whoever that is. Like that is going to happen. Caroline is no one's minion.
The second thing she found out by asking on the street is that Klaus has made a name here. No surprise there since he is the big bad hybrid. One of the people she asked for information deployed her to this bar where she was now. He said that Klaus often hangs here with this Marcel guy.
I wonder what kind of friendship it is.
Caroline wondered to herself. It is known that Klaus trust no one, so that he hangs out with this guy on friendly terms is a bit strange to her.
She also discovered this town was overflown with vampires. That was something new, which excited her and made her couscous at the same time.
It's been a few hours since she came here and so far no sign of Klaus. While she was waiting for him a new bartender came to work. The girl looked a bit similar to her only older.
"Hi. Want another one?" The bartender asked.
Caroline looked at her glass that was now empty and nodded.
"So tell me what brings you to New Orleans?"
The girl asked while she was pouring her another glass of scotch.
"I'm looking for someone."
Caroline shrugged like it was an every day thing.
"Who is it? Maybe I know him or her."
Caroline looked at the bartender with a suspicious look.
"It's a him."
The girl didn't say anything to the suspicious look Caroline threw at her either because she didn't see it or simply ignored it. Caroline didn't know.
"In the end it always comes down to a guy."
The bartender smiled at her and Caroline only nodded to her response.
"I forgot to introduce myself. I'm Camille."
She offered her hand and Caroline took it. "Caroline."
Camille shook her hand.
"So what's the guy's name?"
By now Caroline assessed that the girl can be trusted. Camille was being friendly with no hidden purpose.
"It's Klaus. Do you know him?"
It was a long shot but Caroline figured it was worth it. Who better to ask than a bartender who works at his usual spot.
Before Camille could respond she heard her name spoken behind her in that cocky British accent.Even before she turned around she knew he was smirking in his usual way that made her squirm every time.
"I guess I found what I was looking for."
Caroline mumbled to herself and turned around. As she predicted he was smirking but his eyes said he was surprised and a bit wary of seeing her.
"It's really you."
Klaus said as it was hard for him to believe that.
"Of course it's me. What did you think? That I was a ghost or worse a doppelgänger."
Caroline shook her head. He smiled a little at her outburst but remained wary.
"What are you doing here?"
She rolled her eyes.
"Isn't it obvious? I'm enjoying a glass of scotch."
Caroline couldn't help herself. It was fun antagonizing Klaus.
"Love, you know I didn't mean that."
The hybrid pinched his nose and looked at her with worried eyes.
"Did something happen in Mystic Falls? Do you need my blood?"
He said while he was assessing her for any kind of injury. It was almost laughable at how the original hybrid jumped at her aid without questions if she didn't know he was in love with her.
"Something always happens in Mystic Falls after all it's the supernatural birth place. It would be a shock if there was no supernatural drama." Caroline rolled her eyes. "But no. I don't need your help." The baby vampire looked at him with serious eyes.
"Then why are you here if not to plead for your friend's life."
She sighed. It will be hard to admit she is here for him and convince him of it.
"Did you know Katherine is human?"
Everything to keep him off the subject. Beside she hates that bitch and if Klaus decides to hunt her down well who is she to prevent that.
"What did you say?"
So I guess he doesn't know. Caroline thought to herself.
"Yeah. It's hard for me too, to believe it. She attacked Elena and tried to kill her. Only at the end Elena showed the cure down her throat."
She explained in a bored tone.
"So I guess this is why you came here? To tell me about Katherine?"
She shrugged.
"No. Not at all. I thought you would like to know. You know hybrid army and all. Although I have to warn you that you have some competition if you decide to use her."
The original looked a bit surprised by that.
"What do you mean? And I gave up on the hybrids the minute I slaughtered them."
Caroline looked at him with a knowing look.
"Pff.. Right. Like that is ever going to happen. And since you asked. Silas also wants her for some reason. "
Klaus looked a bit taken aback by that.
"Love, if you are not here to tattle tale on Katherine then what are you doing here?"
He stepped closer. That was the first time Caroline noticed that while they were talking they started to invade each others personal spaces.
Fortunately for her a dark man approached them and again she got away without answering.
"Ah, Klaus may I know who is this beautiful friend of yours?"
The guy puts a hand on his shoulder. It was obvious that Klaus didn't like him. He was all tensed and in his 'I'm the original hybrid nothing can defeat me' mode. Caroline looked from him to the new man.
"Marcel." Klaus acknowledged him with a nod. So this is the guy to whom every new vampire in town had to report. "This is Caroline." He introduced her. Marcel took her hand and planted a kiss on it. "A pleasure to meet you. Tell me what brings you to this town?" Caroline didn't have a good vibe with this guy. Everything about him screamed dangerously mischievous.
"Likewise." She threw him a strained smile. "As for the why, I can assure you it's nothing that concerns you. If you excuse us, Klaus was about to show me his living arrangements since I have nowhere to go. Isn't that right, Klaus?"
She didn't wait for either men's response as she grabbed the hybrids hand and directed them towards the exit.
"So this means you are staying?" He asked her with hopeful eyes and a smirk on his face.
"Oh drop that smirk and lead the way already."
He put his hands up as to show he means no harm and speeded away with her by his side.
AN: I hope you liked it. Reviews are appreciated. Criticism is welcomed. Everything so I can make this story better. :))
SPOILER FOR CH3: Hayley may or may not appear. Caroline may or may not have an outburst. We will see. ;)