Welcome back! Now the reason there are 2 chapters is because in the first I wanted to get you all accustomed to the world and there was like zero room for Klaroline since I felt as though the chapter was very long. Which is why I added this second one at the same time, everyone meets in this chapter and there's Klaroline bickering goodness so I hope you enjoy!
"Mom are you sure we have to do this?" Matt asked with a whining tone to his voice. Caroline laughed at her older brother and shoved his shoulder playfully.
"Yes and that better be the last complaint I hear about it Matt I mean it." Liz ordered not feeling completely comfortable with sending her children off to another country. Katherine, Elena, Jeremy and Damon may not be her biological children but they certainly felt like it. She'd known them all since their childhood and she loved them as much as she did Matt and Caroline.
"If anything goes wrong or you feel outnumbered over there I want you to call Jenna and Alaric for backup okay?" She informed her oldest child.
"Yeah I got it mom now stop worrying, you gave birth to Nephillm not Mundanes. You know better than anyone that Caroline can take care of herself and I've always been fine." Matt offered in comfort.
"I know but you know that no one outside this institute knows about your sisters gift and I'd had always intended to keep it that way. Now that you're traveling to another Institute I'm concerned for her well being. What if they drag her to Idris and put her on trial for a talent she isn't supposed to have?" Liz questioned worriedly.
"Well then tell her to stay here if it's that much of a problem. We can go get Elena without a problem, you can trust us." He tried.
"I do, but you know as well as they do that you need Caroline. She's the most skilled of all of you with or without her gift and you know it." Liz finally admitted, never being able to give her daughter the praise she deserved.
"Care's a big girl mom, she can handle herself. You just have to believe in her." Matt defended knowing very well the full potential his sister had. "Alright guys let's get a move on, Bonnie already opened the portal." He continued.
"If something goes wrong over here don't hesitate to call us mom." Caroline whispered, leaning into her mother for a hug. Being extremely surprised when she reciprocated it.
"I won't, now promise me you'll be careful and look after the others." She pleaded. Smiling when Caroline nodded at her she relaxed. Caroline placed her bag on her back and followed everyone through the portal.
"What exactly are we waiting here for?" Elena asked as all 8 of them stood in the library of the Institute staring at a giant blue transparent circle.
"For your siblings to come through the portal, although I have to say they are taking they're sweet time doing so." Elijah commented as he stood next to Klaus who couldn't look more annoyed even if he tried. His interest did spike when the first of the American Shadowhunters walked into their library. The first being a dark haired tall man and then a girl identical to Elena, her siblings he would easily assume. Then a black haired man with a dark colored girl followed. Last but certainly not least a tall dirty blonde haired man entered and behind him a blonde haired girl that caught his extra attention. All minus the dark colored girl were dressed in traditional Shadowhunter gear, black leather and cloth from head to toe. Klaus couldn't help but notice the immediate tension between his Parabatai and the black haired man, obviously his brother.
"Hello Brother, it's been quite some time." Stefan spoke first as always the immediate mediator. It was a good thing being connected didn't mean they shared character traits.
"I would have preferred to keep it that way." Damon snarked back gaining many nods of unapporval.
"Now now mate, there's no need to be hasty. He was just being courteous, something you Americans clearly lack. Mother never mentioned you bringing a witch with you, I can only assume it's because she wasn't asked to be here." Klaus spoke up not appreciating in the slightest bit they're lack for other people's wishes.
"My mom sent her here she'd appreciate it if Bonnie could take a second look at Elena." Matt offered as he tried not to stir up an argument.
"You mean to say that you do not confide in our witch? I can assure you that greta is very capable and quite skilled." Elijah reasoned as he too didn't want an argument.
"We don't trust her anymore than you trust ours. You must be my brothers Paratabi, well I must say it's nice to finally put a face to the name." Damon teased towards Klaus.
"What's a Paratabi?" Elena's scared voice shook out as she wondered why there was someone who looked identical to her in the crowd.
"It means two Shadowhunters that are connected, you are mine as I am yours. I was so worried about you Elena. Do you have any idea who I am?" Katherine tried hoping that speaking to her would help. Frowning when her sister shook her head she looked at her siblings for help.
"I'm Jeremy your brother and this is Katherine your twin sister. There's Bonnie and Caroline you're best friends and Matt then Damon. We're your family Elena and we're here to take you home." Jeremy said. Klaus raised an eyebrow when he introduced the blonde girl as Caroline, what a lovely name he thought. She seemed harmless enough, there was a certain innocence to her but a specific fierce quality in her as well. Something told him that she would give him the most trouble of them all.
"I'm afraid that's not allowed, she won't be going home. At least not until we figure out all the details." Klaus said with the idea of not budging on the matter.
"And why on earth not? She's our sister and we can figure out what happened to her all on our own." Caroline snapped not being intimidated in the slightest bit by their straight forwardness. His eyes raked over her body in admiration as she moved to step in front of her family. A pretty face sure as hell wouldn't put him to rest and he didn't care just how pretty that face was.
"While I'm sure that's false you'll do well to remember that she was attacked and harmed here in London. Therefore that makes it our Jurisdiction, whatever went after her could come after us so until she regains her memories and is able to verify what it is exactly that attacked her, well I'm afraid she'll remain right here." Klaus said not being intimidated by them.
"Nik!" Rebekah shouted in disapproval. He and Kol seemed to bounce between each other at being the reckless sibling. Surely today was his turn. He smirked as Caroline's hands clenched into fists, something about agitating her made his blood rush.
"Just who the hell are you to tell us what to do? She belongs in Virginia as do the rest of us." Caroline shouted back.
"Oh by all means you can return to your precious Virginia, all of you. But the girl will remain here until we solved the case." Klaus countered noticing how her left hand was clenched tightly around the blade handle on her belt. "Are you going to fight me for her?" Klaus asked in amusement, smiling as she scoffed.
"Elena isn't a prize to be fought over but if I have to, I swear on the Angel that I will." She gritted out noticing the puzzled look on his face. He clearly underestimated the girl before him if she was willing to swear on the angel just to prove a point. Now that she stood so close to him he could clearly confirm that pretty didn't do her justice. Beautiful was more up her alley in terms of descriptions. His brothers were enamored with Elena's looks but he considered her quite bland, same goes for her sister. He looked over her skin taking note of her runes and how much they complimented her body. Klaus quickly held up his hands in surrender and took a step back.
"There's no need for that love, but all stays the same." He spoke finally.
"You're more than welcome to stay here at the Institute until your friend's mind is resolved." Esther offered quickly as she gripped her youngest son's shoulders. She quickly ignored the looks of disapproval given to her by her children.
"We'd very much appreciate that." Matt replied, gaining the same look from his siblings. If looks could kill, the look from Caroline would have him already gone. "We'd like to get to the bottom of this situation too and strength comes in numbers." He continued admitting the truth.
"In that case allow me to introduce my children, Elijah, Niklaus, Kol, Rebekah and this right here is Henrik. You seem to already be familiar with Stefan whom I treat as my own." She said proudly. "If you'd all follow me I will show you to your rooms. Rebekah gets awfully bored sometimes since the boys like to leave her behind so the rooms are quite furnished. I hope they are to your liking." She continued as she led the group of 6 through the halls.
"What kind of hell situation did we get ourselves into?" Caroline asked to herself as she looked around the room. The room given to her was absolutely stunning if she did say so herself. Dark purple walls, White bed frame with black sheets and overall very much like her room at home.
"Oh I don't know I'd say your accommodations are rather nice don't you think?" A thick accented voice spoke causing Caroline to spin around. Her frightened eyes quickly narrowed when she saw just who was at the door.
"I'd say they're very nice, not that it's any of your concern." She replied quickly making sure he didn't affect her in any way.
"Well I wouldn't be too sure about that considering I live here and you are my guest." He answered just as quickly stepping inside her newly acquired room rather than in the door frame.
"Technically I'm your mom's guest but seeing as you act as though you run everything fine let's go with that!" She snapped rudely. Now that he was this close to her she cursed in her mind for admitting that he's rather good looking, for a jerk that is. In fact all his siblings were attractive but something about him stood out more than the others. Over the years she's learned to spot out trouble in an instant and him? Well if there was ever a spokesperson for trouble there is no doubt in her mind that it'd be him.
"Let's not jump the gun here sweetheart, you barely know me." He pleaded softly, admiring the spark in her attitude. Even when she was upset there was something bright about her.
"Trust me, I know enough and I'm not fond of what I know." She admitted with calm and cautiousness.
"Let's get something clear here, I don't know you and you don't know me so I'd be weary with the assumptions if I were you." He answered. Caroline grunted and nodded without a care.
"How about you get something clear, I don't care who you are or what you're like. I'm here for Elena and I swear that's not going to change." She retorted.
"A Shadowhunters promise not sworn on the angel means absolutely nothing, you might want to try again." He shot back.
"Fine, I swear on the Ang-" She started before another voice cut her off.
"We've got a lead on a demon in the city, gear up." Elijah warned as he walked past the door to the other rooms.
"Look's like the action's already started." Caroline said, grabbing her blade off of her bed and stomping out the door. Leaving a confused and astonished Klaus behind.
Alright so how was that? Lot's of Klaroline and be warned they are a medium paced build up. They won't be too slow of a build but don't expect anything by like chapter 5 haha. Okay so the whole promise on the angel thing is pretty simple, if a shadowhunter swears on the angel they can't not fulfill what they promised. It's like an internal need to have to follow up with what you swore you would do. If they just say 'I swear I will' it means nothing. As you can see Caroline did not complete the sentence so...that's up for discussion :) Her reasons for remaining could change. *wink wink* Okay! Read, Review etc :)