History Hides the Truth - XIII Disturbing Behaviour

Summary: TVD Rewrite surrounding Klaroline. Caroline has spent centuries away from her husband after helping her best friend escape him. After finding a new companion in Chicago, she solves his bloodlust problems with a little help and forms a new best friend. In the present Caroline comes to Mystic Falls, eager to assist her best friend find love.

I do not own The Vampire Diaries.

CAROLINE

"Hi," I spoke softly, unsure what else to say to my sister. I moved to pull her into an embrace like we used to but instead I received a heavy slap across my cheek.

"How dare you leave us!"

I comforted my cheek for a moment while Klaus flashed to my side wrapping an arm around my waist.

"How dare you come back and treat her with disrespect!" He yelled at his sister as I wriggled from his hold.

"How can you defend her when she left you in pieces? All you did was yell and cry at first, you were a complete mess. Now what? You're happily married once more?" Rebekah glanced in my direction. "From the way she just reacted to your attention, I think not."

"My relationship with Caroline is none of your business Rebekah," Klaus snapped. "Let us move on to the more important subject at hand. Gloria tells me you know how to contact the original witch, do you have what she needs?" At first I expected Klaus to have to explain to Rebekah who Gloria was but then I reminded myself about what happens when Originals wake up. They pick up straight where they left off. Being in the twenties, Rebekah would remember the talented sorceress.

Rebekah's fingers reached up to her neck as her light orbs drifted towards Stefan who had taken a step back from the yelling siblings. Her eyes narrowed as they moved towards her brother who waited eagerly for the result.

"Where's my necklace? What did you do with it? I never take it off!" Another of Rebekah's tantrums seem to explode, they seemed to be common in the present.

"I don't know. I didn't touch it," Klaus insisted causing his little sister to panic more.

"We need to find it, Nik." Klaus realised why she was in such distress about the jewellery as the Mikaelson temper was brought out within him.

"Tell me that's not what she needs Rebekah?"

Rebekah flashes towards the coffin, looking inside for it while three pairs of eyes watched her closely. Her lips released a frustrated growl as she threw the coffin to the ground.

"It's gone," she grumbled under her breath. Something told me that this necklace was more important than just a way to contact their mother. I tried to think back to the times before trying to remember what chains hung around Rebekah's neck.

"Is it the amulet? The one you told me was magical once I knew what you were? Sliver with those squiggles across it?" I asked, remembering the item.

"You remember it?" Rebekah questioned taking a few steps closer.

"Of course why wouldn't I?" Rebekah's eyes watched me carefully, as if to see if I was who she knew before. "And what are you wearing?" She giggled slightly, walking around me to view my whole attire. "Women wear trousers now? Oh god, what has this world come to?" I chuckled with her.

"Yeah I knew you'd disapprove, but you'll get used to things," I smiled softly. I paused with hesitation. "Am I allowed to hug my sister without a blow to the face this time?" She nodded before pulling me towards her. Like Klaus, her scent was much the same. I smiled as I was returned with her, hoping we'd return to our closeness like before.

I noticed Stefan watching me cautiously. Thankfully Klaus had removed his compulsion allowing him to remember everything but something told me that wasn't what was on his mind. Our eyes met and he gestured to his neck, nonverbally reminding me that Rebekah's necklace was what he gave to Elena…and that's not the worse part; I only just remembered.

….

After wondering around in a 1920s flapper dress, the following morning the four of us decided on a little shopping spree. I wondered around the store, picking several dresses and outfits that I figured Rebekah would like. After being on many trips with my sister before I knew which colours she like to wear which was my main guide as corset dresses were not on the menu anymore.

We left Klaus and Stefan to enjoy some time together accompanied with beer while I waited outside Rebekah's curtained cubicle as she got changed into the little black dress I'd picked out. It was the last of the selection.

"Seriously Rebekah, it'll be fine," I reassured her. "At first it'll be a little strange but just because it's tighter than a flapper dress doesn't mean it won't suit you. I know you want to get back with Stefan, so why not show off a little more to tease him." Honestly, I wanted Stefan to be happy with whoever he chose whether it was Rebekah or Elena. I hoped the heavy beats playing through the store would help cover my words.

"It's been decades and he's hardly complimented me." I could hear Rebekah's pout through her tone. "I doubt he even cares anymore. Do you care about Nik still?" I sighed, wishing we wouldn't go onto this.

"Honesty, I never stopped caring."

"Then what was the point in leaving?" Rebekah demanded pushing the blushing curtain along the rail, allowing me to view her figure.

"See I told you, beautiful," I instantly changed the subject.

"Fine, we'll discuss this later," Rebekah muttered leaving the changing area to show the boys. I followed her out, noticing Klaus taking a large swig from his bottle as he lounged on the chaise.

"It seems women in the 21st century dress like prostitutes," she complained some more. I hated to say it but Rebekah seemed to be acting like a spoilt child. "No offence Caroline, although if Nik approves seeing more of you all the time then I understand the attraction."

"Rebekah!" Klaus scolded.

"And what is this music? It sounds like a cable car accident."

"It's dance music," Stefan replied his eyes focusing on Rebekah and I.

"People dance to this?" Rebekah raised a petite brow in disbelief.

"Dancing styles have changed, like everything else," I continued.

"Are we done?" Klaus grumbled, obviously feeling bored by the whole sister return situation.

"And why are you so grumpy?" Rebekah stepped closer to her older brother as he set the empty bottle down on the table in between Stefan and himself.

"I needed one thing from you for my witch to find out why my hybrids are dying, one thing. Your necklace. And you lost it."

"I didn't lose it. It's just been missing for 90 years," Rebekah's eyes drifted towards me before moving onto Stefan. "What do you think?" She asked him, providing him with a view from every angle as she twirled on the spot. I assumed she was following my advice, confirming my suspicions that she still loved him.

"I like it." I internally sighed, knowing that his response wouldn't have been what Rebekah was after.

Outside on the busy street in Chicago, my eyes caught hold of a familiar face. I tried to act casual as I walked towards the exit passed Klaus.

"Where are you heading love?" He asked kindly, catching hold of my hand in his.

"It's just a little stuffy in here," I answered truthfully although my main excuse was to visit an old friend. "I just wanted some fresh air."

"Very well," I was surprised he let me, figuring he'd want to keep me close after the other night… "If we're not here, we'll be at Gloria's. Don't be long sweetheart." His lips pecked against the back of my hand before he released me. I gave Stefan a final glance before I left him with the Mikaelson siblings.

Once I was outside onto the pavement I glanced around before catching her dark curls across the road. Before glancing both ways, I crossed over following her departing figure as she turned into a quiet alley way.

"Kat? What are you doing here? If Klaus sees you..." I was ceased by Kat's finger moving over my tinted lips.

"Stop panicking Caroline, and surely I don't need to answer the question about why I'm here," she offered me one of those Katherine Pierce smiles.

"You're looking out for me and Stefan."

"Correct but from what I've seen, you seem to be getting cosy with your hubby," she smirked. "Don't worry I'm not judging although Stefan liking Rebekah…that is seriously ew."

"Honestly, I think it would be kind of sweet but Stefan's only interested in Elena right now." Katherine's features turned sour.

"If he wants her then why not come after me? We may look similar but of course I have the edge," she smirked followed by a heavy sigh. "Instead I got lumbered with Damon who loved me for too long."

"Kat, Stefan hates you and you know that."

"True but still it's possible, like you and Klaus." I groaned as my eyes rolled, my fingers absentmindedly touching my lips. "Anyway I wanted to help you and Stefan with whatever plan you've concocted. Rebekah's necklace is what Klaus is looking for and Stefan gave that to Elena correct?"

"Yes, and all we have to do is stop them from finding it."

"That's it? Stefan claims to be in love with that bitch and that's all he's doing to protect her? So much for love… What about you? Are you just helping Stefan because she's now your so called friend too?" I shrugged. "Surely there's more to it than that? You must have a better plan?" I shook my head. "Or are you playing a card from my book? Letting Klaus fall in love with you all over again just to break his ruthless heart again?"

"What? No!" I despised the idea of going against Klaus. "Then you're going to use his love for you against him?"

"Kat stop! Just because I still have feelings for that man and things happened doesn't mean I'm going to use them against him. I might not show it but I still care for him and doing that just isn't me."

"What do you mean 'things happened'?" Uh oh, I'd said too much. I sighed knowing there was no way out of this hole.

"We kissed."

"And?"

"And what? We kissed and then it stopped. It was just a moment of weakness Katherine."

"Yours or Klaus'?"

"It doesn't matter. What does is that Klaus has that Gloria witch helping him search for the necklace and if she finds where it is then we have a problem."

"I might be able to help you with that but I need you to keep up however you're acting around them alright." I nodded. "And don't tell Stefan. It's best he doesn't know I'm here just yet." I pulled Kat into a friendly embrace, taking in her scent that I had missed. "Be careful Caroline, he may be your husband but I don't trust him with you." I pulled away with a light smile.

"You too Kat. I don't trust you around most people." We both giggled.

"See you soon Caroline."

KLAUS

Stefan, Rebekah and I had returned to Gloria's without Caroline. To my disappointment she hadn't returned quick enough. A part of me pondered on the thought that she'd left us, but I knew she'd never leave with Stefan as their friendship was rather strong. However I also trusted my wife, knowing that she wouldn't disobey me this time. I knew there was a place in her heart which I still had a grasp on, refusing to let her go.

Gloria sat at one of the tables in her bar with a few candles lit beside her. Her wrinkled lids were closed while she chanted quietly to herself while the three of us watched her closely. Her index finger hovered over a map of the United States of America trying to figure out the location of Rebekah's necklace.

A smile appeared on my lips when my ears caught hold of the entrance door swinging open. Caroline made her entrance with a cautious expression. I hopped off the table and made my way over to her. Her steps forward ceased.

"Did you receive the fresh air you required love?" I asked her as my arm weaved its way around her waist. I was instantly hit by a strong familiar scent. I knew it all too well. Katerina Petrova. Caroline had reunited with the doppelgänger. I internally growled to myself, trying to keep up the façade. Caroline couldn't know that I knew of this information.

"Yes thanks," she mumbled obviously feeling uncomfortable by my touch. I released her wondering back to my position besides the ripper. "Trying to uncover the necklace?"

"And failing," I muttered disapprovingly.

"It's hard to find something when you don't have anything to go on," Gloria added sourly.

"So use me. I only wore it for a thousand years," Rebekah huffed, offering a solution to the witch's problem. Caroline sat on the counter where Rebekah was previously beside Stefan. They exchanged a quick glance before focusing on the scene before us.

"Give me your hand sweetheart," Gloria instructed. Rebekah complied, offering her pale hand. She caressed it gently, concentrating hard on discovering the necklace's location as her fingers moved along the map. "I can sense something." I noticed Caroline and Stefan sharing a worried look. It was clear they were withholding valuable knowledge. I would retrieve it soon enough. The witch dropped Rebekah's hand with a light nod. "I found it. Virginia. Mystic Falls."

KATHERINE

"Hey," I greeted Bonnie as I slipped into the seat opposite her at the Grill in Mystic Falls. I knew I had one task ahead of me, to make sure the necklace wouldn't fall into Klaus' hands.

"Hey," Bonnie smiled.

"I just saw Jeremy. He said that you still have my necklace?"

"Yeah, I haven't figured out what's going on with it yet." I wasn't sure what Bonnie meant but I just played along. Thankfully I had mastered imitating Elena.

"I know. But I just... I feel weird without it. The whole Stefan of it all," I gestured to my empty neck.

"Okay sure," Bonnie reached into her bag and pulled out the chain, handing it to me over the table.

"Thanks," I grinned at the jewellery before flashing away from Bonnie when her eyes moved to the waitress. Klaus wouldn't have it now.

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