After hours of going over each and every pro and con of their baby and the impact it will have, they finally called it a night. Caroline was sitting on the porch steps with her eyes closed and face tilted up toward the moon. She inhaled deeply and exhaled slowly, rubbing her belly, and enjoying the peaceful night that surrounded her. She had a lot to wrap her mind around and not nearly enough time to do so, but with very little knowledge of the chaos their baby would be stirring when it takes its first breath, was not only stressful but terrifying. Their baby is human, a weak and vulnerable human that would need strong and cunning parents such as there selves to protect it. The thought sent chills down Caroline's spine, she didn't want her child to fear the world or the people in it like she used too, let alone be an easy target.
"Mind if I join?" Klaus asked, pulling Caroline back to reality.
She opened her eyes and watched as Klaus sat beside her, the moons light captivating his features.
"I never enjoyed the dark." Caroline spoke, "I always loved the sun and the warmth it gave me, knowing every morning when I woke up the sun would be shining and bringing what I feared most to light, but now I feel like was betrayed by it and at any moment it could expose me. I don't feel safe under it anymore, but with the moon it's as if every part of me is known and no matter how big or small my demons are the moon understands and will protect me."
Klaus pondered her words before responding. "It isn't until the light that shines within you fades, that you begin to miss what it feels like to experience the glow and warmth of life itself. The sun provides a very similar feel, and after you're transformed into this cold, ruthless monster, the essence of life intrigues you. You wonder why you wanted to leave it all behind, and it isn't until you realize that you'll never get it back, that you'd do just about anything to try and do so. It's a broken record on repeat really..." Klaus paused and reached for Caroline's hand.
"You my dear have that light, and through your darkest hours it shines bright enough to bring you back before the dark lures you away. The moon comforts you, because you see yourself in it. You're surrounded by darkness love, but it cannot touch you with a fire burning as strong as yours." Klaus explained, wiping a tear from her face.
"Then I've exposed you." Caroline whispered as she held his hand against her cheek.
"The moon will always have a few dark craters; I guess I'm one of them." Klaus stated before pulling her in, their lips greeting each other passionately, desire now at its peak.
The sound of birds chirping outside caused Caroline to wake, she starred at the clock beside Klaus's bed, and quietly moaned at the sight of 6:30am. Focused on not waking Klaus, she rolled out of bed, and tiptoed into the bathroom. She almost didn't recognize her own reflection when she glanced at the mirror. Stunned by the purple bags under her eyes, messy hair, and mascara streaks running down her face she disgustingly looked away and turned the shower head on.
The warm water ran down her back, relaxing her tightened muscles. She smiled to herself when she felt a pair of arms wrap around her waist.
"Didn't you get enough last night?" Caroline giggled as she turned around.
She was face to face with Tyler, horrified she opened her mouth to scream, but He was faster than she was and before she could react he was already pressed against her, his hand over her mouth.
"Don't make a sound." Tyler threatened. "I didn't know about your babies, I was compelled, you have to believe me." He began to quietly explain.
"I would never hurt you Caroline, no matter how bad you destroyed me." This caused a lump to form in Caroline's throat. "Please forgive me, please." Tyler begged as he carefully let his arm fall to his side.
Caroline slowly readjusted herself and stared at a very clothed and hurt man begging for forgiveness in front of her. Instinctively she reached out to grab him, but he quickly stepped back until the showers wall stopped him.
"If Klaus finds you in here, he's going to kill you." Caroline whispered.
"I loved you, and I know that you were my soul mate, even if I wasn't yours." Tyler choked ignoring Caroline's warning. "I should have been there for you, I should have put you first, I messed up and it was the worst mistake I've ever made… trust me on that."
"Why are you doing this?" Caroline asked.
"I needed you to know that I see everything so clearly now. I never apologized for neglecting you or your feelings, and for being such an ass." They both laughed before the agonizing pain in their chests came back.
"Tyler, I did love you and I truly believed you were the one for me, but life gets in the way." Caroline explained. "And I'd much rather have this conversation dressed."
Tyler kept his eyes on hers and shook his head weakly. "I wish I could kiss you once last time." He cried.
The shower curtain was abruptly pulled back, cold air sending chills all over Caroline's body. Klaus was standing in front of her with an odd look on his face.
"Who are you talking too?" He cautiously asked.
Caroline slowly looked beside her, Tyler was still weeping.
"Are you okay?" Klaus wondered following her gaze.
"F f Fine, Almost done." She stammered realizing that Klaus couldn't see him.
"Are you sure?" Klaus pushed, Caroline nodding in return. "Okay, I have to take care of a few things, but I'll be back before noon. Elijah will be here shortly, and I'd rather him not find you nude, or I'd have to kill him." Klaus chuckled before making his way out of the bathroom.
Caroline hesitantly turned her attention back towards Tyler where he was now hanging his head in silence. "What the hell is going on?" Caroline's voice shook with fear.
"He killed me, Caroline." Tyler whispered so low; that if she wasn't a vampire she may have never of heard him.
"No…" She gasped watching as Tyler finally lifted his head, revealing claw marks across his entire face. Blood began to leak from his chest, circling her feet, and pouring down the drain.
"He saw inside of my head, he knew I was compelled, he knew that I would have never hurt you, but without any mercy he ripped my heart out." Tyler yelled ripping open his shirt, a black hole was in the place of his heart.
"He wouldn't do that." Caroline cried refusing to look any longer.
"He's a monster and you know this. You're always trying to see the good in people and because you're so damn stubborn you'll create it if you have too." Tyler fumed inching closer to her.
"Caroline, you're always going to be the girl that falls for the villain, but it's in your nature to fix the broken and I can't pin that against you because I was blessed to have you try and mend me, but there are no pieces to put back together with Klaus." Tyler breathed.
"Please just stop." Caroline begged before opening her eyes again.
"I won't let anyone hurt your baby, I promise, but there is one very important thing you must know before I go." He warned. "Do not trust Bonnie." And right before her eyes, he was gone.