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Title: A Thousand Years

Artist: Inspired by the singer Christina Perri

Characters: Klaus/Caroline/Tyler/Elena/Rebekah/Elijah

Summary: After going thru a bad breakup w/ Tyler, Caroline vows to stay away from relationships. But will that change when Klaus comes back & admits he's in love with her & wants her back? He's always said he'd never change who he is for anyone. But will he finally decide to change for her? Will she choose him or the ex who comes back to town to claim her again? R&R.

Chapter 5

(Rebekah studies Elijah's facial expressions. After just telling him about Caroline Forbes' effect on their brother, she was relieved that her brother was finally taking her seriously. She understood Elijah's point that the way Klaus' been acting is usually normal, but ever since he met Caroline, he's been a different person. Sure, Klaus acted differently around Caroline than his previous experiences with women, but they also didn't have that fire and determination that the college student had. Elijah admired Caroline's feistiness and that she didn't always care what people thought)

(But one thing Elijah didn't always like about the blonde was that it was making his brother soft and vulnerable and that could cause Klaus to make mistakes. He knew he would've had to talk to Klaus about it eventually, but he figured it wouldn't have been for awhile yet as Klaus usually had his head on straight. Key word being usually. The way his brother's been behaving, he realized the next time he saw his brother, they would be having a serious discussion)

(Caroline wasn't a bad person, but if Klaus ended up choosing to be with her, that left his brother to possibly make mistakes. What happens if someone finds out Klaus' hidden feelings? There is no doubt in Elijah's mind that if any of their enemies discover this, they will use it to their advantage. Of course, he couldn't let that happen. Elijah knows that, as the oldest, he has to protect his family. He had no doubts Klaus could protect them, but with his secrets threatening to be discovered, Elijah knew he needed to step up. Words couldn't express how bad he feels that he wasn't always there to protect Klaus and Rebekah. He will never forgive himself for the harm his actions have caused his siblings. So, Elijah vows to do everything in his power to protect them and if that means warning his brother against Caroline Forbes, then it would have to be done)

(First, Elijah would need to speak to his brother about the situation and if he indeed needs to step up. He knows Rebekah has always had a slight tendency to overreact, but in most cases, she meant well. He also knew if she was that serious about it, something must have happened. Elijah didn't know how deep his brother's feelings towards Caroline Forbes ran, but from what Rebekah was saying, Klaus is flying off the handles. That is not acceptable because he knows that's how errors happen)

(Elijah continues to have a speechless look across his face. Rebekah can't help but find that slightly amusing, being Elijah doesn't seem to be at a loss for words often. Rebekah continues to have her hands on her hips as she turns her head slightly and narrows her eyes a little)

Rebekah: "If I didn't know any better, I would say I left you speechless." (raises her eyebrows) "Now, do you see what I've been saying all this time?"

(Elijah clears his throat and blinks before deeply sighing)

Elijah: "When you said our brother was having issues, you were not kidding."

Rebekah: (raises her eyebrows & scoffs) "Trust me, Elijah, I would not kid about something like this. I love our brother, don't get me wrong. I want him to be happy. Normally, I would have no problem with it, but you do realize the dangers he would be creating if the wrong people found out?"

Elijah: (raises his eyebrows & scoffs) "Trust me, sister, I understand perfectly. I've seen his moods in the past and for the most part, he's been able to calm himself." (sighs) "But I don't know if I like this. As of right now, we have no threats. The last threat was Tyler Lockwood."

(Rebekah can tell from the way he said Tyler's name that it didn't make him very happy. She turns her head slightly and studies her brothers facial expressions before speaking)

Rebekah: "You don't sound too thrilled about Lockwood."

(Elijah shakes his head slowly before looking away from Rebekah. She can tell something is wrong from the way he is acting. She is getting the impression that Lockwood did something Elijah didn't like or something went down between the two men. She debates whether or not to discuss it further, but her curiosity gets the better of her as she carefully asks her next question)

Rebekah: "Did something happen between you and Lockwood, Elijah?"

(Elijah turns his head towards his sister and looks at her with a confused face)

Elijah: "What do you mean?"

(Rebekah tilts her head and shrugs, trying to find the right words)

Rebekah: "The way you mention him...It's like you have a bone to pick with him."

(Elijah shakes his head and scoffs lightly, confirming her suspicions)

Rebekah: "Elijah, what the hell happened between you and Tyler Lockwood? It's been awhile since I've seen you like this. Did he come after you in some way?"

(Elijah's head is still turned away from Rebekah)

Elijah: "Are you sure you want to know?"

(Rebekah looks at her brother weirdly. Why the hell would he ask a question like that? She briefly looks down before walking to her brother and attempts to comfort him by placing her hand on his arm. She wasn't sure if that was a smart move or not)

Rebekah: (seriously) "Yes, I want to know. Elijah, what the fuck did Lockwood do to you or try do?"

(Elijah turns his head to face her and tilts his head)

Elijah: "He tried to kill me."

(Rebekah looks at her brother in shock. Her eyes widen and her mouth opens as she is at a loss for words. Her silence causes him to raise his eyebrows as he remains calm)

Elijah: "You look surprised."

(Rebekah continues to stare at Elijah dumbfounded)

Rebekah: (swallows hard) "That's one way of putting it."

(Elijah sighs as he walks away from Rebekah, causing her to rest her hands on both sides of her hips)

Rebekah: "Does our brother know about this? That Lockwood tried to kill you?"

(Elijah, with his back turned towards her, shakes his head as he speaks)

Elijah: "No and you're not going to tell him either."

(Rebekah scoffs at her brother's reply. She turns her head in frustration and her mouth slightly opens, trying to process what she was just told. She faces forward and looks at Elijah, who still has his back turned towards her)

Rebekah: "Why the hell not? Elijah, if Tyler threatened you or harmed you in some way, which he clearly did, Klaus deserves to hear about it. You know damn well he would want to know."

(Elijah turns around and looks at her directly in the eyes)

Elijah: "Because it would ruin everything."

(Rebekah looks at him in confusion as she shrugs and shakes her head)

Rebekah: "Ruin what, Elijah? You're not making any sense."

Elijah: "The agreement Klaus and Lockwood made. They have been at war with each other for a long time and they finally made peace." (shakes his head) "I don't want to disrupt that."

(Rebekah angrily walks to him and raises her hands)

Rebekah: "Elijah, who the fuck cares that they made peace? I know you mean well, but not saying anything will not accomplish anything."

Elijah: (glares at her) "Trust me; I would love to break the truce because Tyler is a selfish prick who only cares about himself." (scoffs) "Klaus, as kind-hearted as he is, allowed the dimwit to be with Caroline Forbes." (shakes his head) "I knew that was a mistake, but I didn't want to interfere because it seemed to work well at the time. Even though Klaus ended it, it was clear Lockwood still wanted revenge and that's why he came after me."

(Rebekah shakes her head and scoffs at Elijah with her hands risen)

Rebekah: "I still fail to see how you not saying anything benefits the truce between our brother and that arrogant asshole."

Elijah: "Klaus finally has peace between him and that neanderthal. I don't want to be the one to break it...no matter how much I wish to see Tyler pay."

Rebekah: "When did the incident happen?"

Elijah: (shakes his head) "It's not important."

(Rebekah looks at her brother angrily)

Rebekah: "Elijah, you know damn well Klaus deserves to know."

Klaus: "What do I deserve to know?"

(Rebekah jumps suddenly at the sound of Klaus' voice as Elijah just turns his head to face his brother. Rebekah looks at Klaus nervously trying to figure out what to say as Elijah remains calm. Rebekah looks between the two men while Klaus raises his eyebrows at the two, as if waiting for an answer. At Whitmore College, Elena is at Caroline's side on her bed processing what her friend just said)

Elena: "'He's your first, I intend to be your last'?"

Caroline: (nods & whispers) "Yeah."

Elena: (lowers her head a little) "I'm guessing that's in regards to Tyler and him?"

Caroline: (nods) "Yeah. That Tyler was my first love and Klaus will be my last."

Elena: "How did you feel when Klaus said that?"

(Caroline shrugs her shoulders at her friend, but it's clear that phrase left her nervous. Elena tilts her head and looks at Caroline sympathetically)

Elena: "Caroline?"

Caroline: (barely audible) "Yeah?"

(Elena sighs deeply before facing her best friend. She isn't sure how Caroline will react to her question, but she knows it needs to be asked)

Elena: "Do you..." (softly) "...Do you have feelings for Klaus?"

Chapter 5 Done

Chapter 6 Preview: 'Will confessions be revealed?'

I thought I'd throw in a little cliffhanger. lol. I wasn't sure how to write the preview as two possible secrets will be told, so I labeled the preview as listed above. Thank you to those who have left feedback. Your words inspire me to keep writing as well as the encouragement of my friend who inspired me to write this story. Hope you're enjoying the story! Please let me know if you want another chapter so I know whether to update. Until next time!