History Hides the Truth - XVI Prisoner
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
I had spent the past weeks trapped inside different hotel rooms across the United States while Klaus grew his hybrid pack. We'd travelled west from Virginia, through states like Kansas and Wyoming. I'd given up trying to know exactly where we were on the map, it seemed pointless as Klaus had become even more over-protective than I thought possible.
I wanted to explore the world and not to be cooped up within four walls while Klaus took my place in venturing out. I only came along for protection from Mikael in case he knew of our vows. I didn't ask for hybrid strangers outside my door. I felt like a prisoner.
A female entered a few days ago wanting to discuss my life with Klaus. She spoke of how incredible he is for taking away her suffering of turning every full moon. I hated it, having to listen to the words that flowed from her sired brain. It's compelling someone for life. At least I should be grateful Klaus didn't just compel me too.
"…he is just a perfect leader. You must be proud of him for everything he's accomplished?" The brunette ask while I fiddled with the hem of my dress. "Mrs. Mikaelson?"
"Don't call me that," I snapped, turning my back on the woman.
"Why? You're not ashamed of him are you? He's done for much for you? Protecting you from whatever dangers could get to you. Aren't you grateful that someone like him loves you?"
"Just get out," I muttered, standing from the bed.
"Why? I thought you might like some company. Klaus wanted me to…"
"Klaus wanted you to come and talk to me? Well good for him, good for you! I don't care!" I began to yell, folding my arms. "You don't get it do you? You're too messed up in the head to realise that you're sired to a monster."
"Enough Caroline," his stern voice spoke in the doorway of my hotel room. "Megan leave us."
Swiftly the female hybrid nodded as she left the room and closed the door behind her. I turned around to look out of the window, keeping my back to him. "What was that about?" I didn't answer, knowing that he already knew. "Sweetheart, I understand I've been…distant recently but you know how much this means to me."
"Distant? I was distant with you for centuries Niklaus." I faced him once again, displaying my irritated features to him. "I'm not bothered with you being distant with me but I am bothered about you ordering people to 'be my friend'."
"I knew you've been alone," he took a few steps closer. "I thought you might like some company before I return."
"Alone? The word that means so much to you. It's why you want these hybrids. Who are forced to stand by your side in case your siblings fail you. If they do they're refused to leave you even then as they find a dagger in their heart. It's the reason why you have hybrids patrolling my every move in case I flee again." He hung his head, unable to deny the truth.
"Good night Caroline," he mumbled before flashing out the door. There are two things in this world that Niklaus Mikaelson truly fears, Mikael and the prospect of being alone.
I haven't seen Megan or anyone for days beside the hand that slipped a blood bag through the door twice a day. I resulted to drawing to pass the time. It never was an accomplished skill of mine but I had always enjoyed designing outfits as I grew up. Using the cream walls as my canvas and the pen in the bedside table draw, I sketched out many ideas for dresses. I even added a few tally diagrams like I was in a prisoner cell. It certainly reflected my mood.
The door clicked open. I glanced at the digital clock, it was only midday and normally my food source arrived at eight in the morning and in the evening. I was soon faced with a dark skinned woman, with jet black hair in a pixie cut. Her fingers were tightly grasping a cardboard box which she laid to rest on the bed. I watched her closely.
"Klaus asked me to deliver this to you, and to tell you that he'd like to meet you downstairs in ten minutes. I will escort you down."
"Well you can tell your master that I'm not coming," I decided instantly. Why was it now that he decided to make an effort?
"I'll be ready for you in ten minutes," she wasn't backing down. I did some quick thinking before snapping the hybrid's neck when she turned her back to me. I paused staring at her limp figure before packing my clothes back into the small bag I had brought with me. I'd had enough.
Outside the door, I found a male hybrid standing with his hands behind his back. He didn't notice my presence and so luckily I was able to flash passed him however I soon collided with my husband's chest.
KLAUS
I stared down at my wife with the bag over her shoulder. I broke at the sight of her trying to leave. I knew she hated me, I knew I'd treated her badly since we left Mystic Falls. Honestly I didn't know what I could do to show her I wasn't a monster, what she clearly stated I was a few days ago. She was right before, I was taking precaution so she wouldn't take off once again.
"Where are you heading sweetheart?" I asked, trying to sound endearing.
"I'm going to find Katherine," she stated harshly pushing passed me and towards the nearest elevator. I managed to beat her to it, barricading the entrance before she stepped across. "Klaus." She complained.
"You think Katerina is better protection than I?"
"Yes."
"Caroline…"
"I don't want to hear it Klaus. I'm fed up of being kept a prisoner in any damn hotel room. I thought maybe this trip could be a way of adventure or maybe even getting to understand who you are now." She paused. "I think we both know that I know the answer, so get out of my way."
"Give me this afternoon."
"What?" Her eyes widened slightly in surprise.
"Spend the afternoon with me, and by the end if you still want to run off to Katerina…I…I will let you go," I said reluctantly. This was my last straw.
"By the end of the afternoon if I want to leave. We're divorcing, agreed?" Caroline held out her hand to me. I internally gulped at the word divorce. I sighed before nodding and shaking her palm. "Right…so where are we heading?"
"I'd like you to wear what's in the box, I promise it's not much," I smiled softly, not releasing her hand.
"Very well, and I suppose I'll leave my things in the room too?" I nodded.
"That would probably be for the best."
CAROLINE
As I slid from the car I was met with a small forest before me. The contents of the box turned out to be a pair of leather boots that held my foot comfortably. My eyes glanced to Klaus' hand that was offered out to hold mine.
"Why not," I sighed, accepting the gesture. "Since we'll be separating in less than twenty-four hours." Klaus didn't respond, and my comment seemed to have hurt him. I felt guilty…but why? He was a monster. "So…" I began talking again when he led me along a gravel path into the woods. "Where are we going?"
"I didn't answer that the first time you asked love, so it's doubtful I will now." I stayed quiet, knowing most of my other questions would be ignored. The sooner this was over with the better.
We were walking hand in hand for almost ten minutes until we reached a small river. It looked familiar and I immediately knew why he brought me here. I pulled my hand from his immediately, catching him by surprise.
"No." He raised a concerned brow. "I know why you wanted to come here and I can't..."
"Can't what sweetheart?" He stepped closer, taking both of my hands into his. His thumb gently touching my wedding ring. "I found this place while searching for the latest pack. I thought of you and the place where I painted your favourite of my masterpieces and where I proposed to you." I tried to pull from him but his grasp made sure I wasn't going anywhere. "Caroline Forbes, this wasn't meant to be some trip to convince you that things haven't changed because we both know they have. I found it and wanted to show you. It just happens to coincide with you spending one last afternoon with me."
"Honestly?" I almost whispered.
"Honestly." I sighed, feeling his fingers release their grip. I sank down onto the bank of the river, letting the grass cushion my seat. It didn't take long for him to do the same.
We sat beside each other in silence for what felt like an hour but was probably less. The only noise was the water trickling along before us. My mind raced over on how close our fingers were as we supported ourselves. I thought about how happy I was at first and how I let one conversation determine my future.
"Can I ask you a question?" I asked softly. My voice almost inaudible while my eyes stared at the water before us.
"Anything you want."
"If I hadn't of ran, would you still want your hybrids?" There was a long silence.
"Honestly Caroline, I don't know, probably."
"Why do you need them now?"
"Protection."
"From Mikael? Or from anyone that wants to pick a fight with you?" I turned my head to face him.
"Both."
"Protection for me? Or for yourself?"
"Depends on the context." I sighed turning my head away again. "Caroline if you want to leave so much, why did it take almost a month for you to try?" I didn't answer. "Sweetheart…" Nothing left my lips as I felt his fingers touch mine. "I know you don't want to show it but I know it's there." I didn't pull my hand away.
"Do you think it's still there?" I changed the subject, not wanting to discuss what feelings I may or may not still have for him. I was still awfully confused. "The spot where we got engaged in England?"
"I don't know love. It depends on whether they've built on it." He paused for a moment before his fingertips caressed the top of my hand. "Maybe we could continue the next leg of our werewolf hunt in England? And see whether it's still there?" I shrugged.
"I don't want the memory to be ruined by human activity."
"It'll never be ruined Caroline," his palm found my cheek and held it gently. "I know it's an important place for you sweetheart as it is for me." I nodded, not letting my eyes move from his dreamy orbs. I slowly leaned into his features, wanting to capture his lips with my own. His strong scent burning my nose as a reminder of what I wanted. He knew immediately what I desired and using his hand to lead me to him. Without another breath I pushed forward only to find Klaus' phone ringing in his pocket. I sighed pulling away from him. I realised what was about to happen and ran my fingers through my hair. This couldn't happen.
"What?" Klaus grumbled into the device as he stood up from the river bank, taking a few steps from me. "What did you just say to me?"
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