Let's dance on it

Klaus woke up the next morning even though waking up wasn't exactly the right term, since he barely slept. Was trusting Elijah the right move? He was a loner, he needed no one. Or so he always liked telling himself. Needing someone usually led to disasters. Even trusting your own family led to disasters … It had proven to be so many times. Finn was the latest example. Even after killing Mikael and undaggering them all Finn was mad as hell and the only thing he wanted was to see them all dead. Elijah stopped Klaus from killing him, saying these were all just empty threats and that Finn only needed some time but Klaus wasn't so sure. There was something in his eyes. A death wish, a death wish for them all. He needed that Moonstone. He needed to become immortal so no one could harm him. Not even his family.

He went downstairs and once more the house was packed with humans. Literally packed. And there were flowers everywhere and some strange ornaments.

"Rebakah?" he yelled.

"Don't you just love these flowers? They smell divine. Of course they are not from Mystic Falls, I had them shipped from California, by plane. I love all this new technology, you can get anything you want in a heartbeat, and if I …"

"Rebekah please stop rambling, what is all of this about? What have you come up with this time?"

"We have come up with it dear brother." Elijah walked into a room carrying a box of champagne.

"We are throwing a ball."

"We? A ball?" Klaus was confused, who made Elijah in charge all of a sudden?

"We – as the Mikaelson family. A ball, to get reacquainted with the lovely people of Mystic Falls."

"I couldn't give a damn about the lovely people of Mystic Falls."

"But you do care about the Salvatore's and your Moonstone. And this is a perfect chance for us to sit together, or better yet to dance together, and try to come to an arrangement."

"I told you Elijah this is not going to go down like you want it to. The Salvatore's won't just come here, dance with us and give us the Moonstone."

"You never know brother." Elijah was optimistic as usual and it made Klaus sick. He was a thousand year vampire and still didn't understand that the world was a place managed by fear and violence.

"Ok, brother, let's dance on it that, shall we?"

but in his mind … another plan was unfolding … he just won't leave anything to chance …

"So we are actually going to this?" Caroline asked her father.

"Well, we have been invited Caroline, it would be rude not to show up."

"Yeah daddy, we've been cordially invited to a ball in our enemies house. Nooo, it doesn't sound suspicious at all."

"Still, what message would we sent if not showing up? That we are afraid of them?" he looked into her eyes knowing he got to her now. There wasn't a thing in the world that Caroline hated more than being called a cowered.

"Ok, I have to admit, you're right. As always daddy. I am just a little worried because I don't know what their up to. I hate when someone's one step ahead of me."

He sat next to her in her office and took her hand. "I hate that too hun, but you know I would never let anything happen to you, or to your brothers."

"Nor would I ever let anything happen to you." she said while kissing his cheek.

"Now, are we going to talk about the stupid thing you did the other day?"

Caroline jumped a little. "Hm, I thought you forgot about that?"

"That as you call it wasn't a very nice thing Caroline; you gave me your promise."

"And I broke it, I know, I am sorry …"

"Just don't let it happen again. Stay away from him. For your own good."

"Ok, back to work. Unless you want to go ball gown shopping with Elena and Katherine?"

"No, that's ok; I have the Peters meeting this afternoon. I have plenty of ball gowns. I'll just throw something on." she said like she didn't care about it one bit, like she didn't care one bit she would be seeing him for the first time after there flamy first encounter.

"Well I'm not worried. You could put a bag on and you would still be the most beautiful girl in the world. A real Salvatore"

"Thank you, for everything." she just whispered

It was 4 o'clock when she finally arrived at her apartment. And yet again … Something was lying on her doorstep… It was a small white envelope. She picked it up and opened it right away. There was a note inside.

"Save me a dance,

Fondly Klaus."

"Seriously? Oh just give up already" she thought, but her unbeating heart at least in her mind started beating faster. Much, much faster.

Caroline was putting her blue gown on while talking to Katherine.

"No Katherine, I'm not color blind thank you very much, I'm quite sure it's blue. So you don't have to worry, we won't have matching gowns. What does it matter anyway? It's not like they're royalty or something, it's just a stupid ball."

"Maybe you'll meet someone." Katherine was teasing.

"My God Kat, you're definitely hanging out with Elena way,waaaay too much. And I really have to go now. I still have to do my hair and make up. You'll pick me up in 9 sharp? Ok, see you then."

She was trying not to think two much about tonight. It was just a stupid ball. She didn't have to get all dolled up so he would give her compliments. He … He didn't even matter; she was telling herself while putting the last touch of make up on. But she did look like a doll, she thought to herself while admiring her reflection in the mirror. Beautiful gown, hair up, Cinderella shoes and she was ready to go to a ball. Katherine and Damon were picking her up any minute now. And nothing was missing … Well except maybe … She looked at the black box with the white ribbon standing on her nightstand. Well, she was planning on returning it anyways … But what could be wrong in wearing it tonight and then returning it at the end of the evening … Oh hell with it … She took the bracelet and put it on her wrist, it fit perfectly, as if it was made for her. She was admiring it when she heard a car honking outside. It was Damon, impatient as ever.

"Damon you don't have to harass all my neighbors, I'm here." she said while stepping into the car. You know I could have just driven there myself."

"I know, but Joseph wants us to go all together. As a family. Him, Stefan and Elena are right behind us."

"Ok then. Katherine you look amazing. You're really working that black dress. So hot."

"Thank you, Damon said it was too sexy for a ball, but he's just jealous because he's not as sexy as I." she said while looking at her husband.

"Hey, I'm plenty sexy."

"I'm sexy and I know it." they both said at the same time and started giggling.

"You look amazing too Care. Like a princes. I bet there is not going to be a single guy there who is not going to trip over his feet to ask you to dance."

"Well let's dance on it then." Caroline said confidently trying not to think about the guy whose dance invitation she had already gotten. Because a part of her … was dying to dance with him …

Klaus was also getting ready to dance on it. He had already put on his tux but there was one last thing he had to do.

He took his phone and called Brian, one of his men, let's just call him that.

"Brian, it's me. You have your orders. And I told you what to look for … The Salvatore house should be vacant. If not … Kill anyone that gets in your way. Just bring me that Moonstone."

"Nik … " he heard his sister calling him.

"Hiding in your room? Come, let's go down and play the role of pleasant hosts. Guests have already started to arrive."

"Are the Salvatore's already here?" he asked with genuine curiosity.

"No, I don't think so, but let's go. I want to be there when are guests of honor arrive."

"As do I sister, as do I." he took her by the hand and escorted her downstairs into a spacious room used as a ballroom tonight. Elijah was already there entertaining the guests. His charm was immaculate as always. Always so poise. Klaus wished he could be like that sometimes, not that he would ever admit that to his older brother, not even if he lived another thousand years.

And then suddenly the world stood still for a second …when she walked into the room … There were others with her … Two beautiful women, Katherine and Elena Salvatore, he presumed, but everything paled when compared to her. She was radiant. She was a Greek goddess that came to Earth to play with the mortals. He wanted her so much it hurt. It almost made him change his mind and not start a war tonight … almost … their gaze finally locked and he thought to himself … but all is fair … in love and war …

So you see, I couldn't write a story without a ball in it ... Since it was the most epic episode of TVD ever(thanx to Klaus and Caroline of course) ... This is just an intro into the ball, as you will see ... hope you liked it, PLEASE REVIEW AND LET ME KNOW ... and I promise the next chapter will finally be all about KLAROLINE :))) ...

Thank you for reading ;) ...