A/N: So it's once again the end of a story. The second of my short KLAROLINE trilogy. I hope you guys enjoyed this and look forward to the third and last installment 'Obsessive Compulsive Us!'

Special thank you to sarcasticcraccola, and yes the proposal is part of this last bit.

Truly this trilogy has also made me a bit neurotic, writing like mad, getting this story out.

Well here goes the last Chapter….hope you like it.

Disclaimer: Sadly I do not own any TVD / TO character, I only borrow the ones I like.

Read on…..

Klaus stepped out of Liz' embrace and said "I promise to love, care and protect Caroline and swear to make her the happiest woman in the universe"

Liz responded "I don't really know why you invited me to New Orleans, but I'm glad we had this talk," gesturing to Klaus that it was time for them to go back to the others, she walked a few steps ahead of Klaus then passed and looked back at Klaus and said "you have my blessing".

Klaus was having another sleepless night. Since Caroline had come into his life, he had mostly peaceful nights waking up refreshed and recharged. But since his talk with Liz, he was once again feeling agitated. It has been two days since 'the talk' outside everything seemed normal, he was as neurotic as can be, but inside, his emotions were on overdrive, if there was a term psycho-neurotic then it would aptly describe his state of mind. He was planning to propose to Caroline, and he wanted it done while Liz was still visiting. Since Liz had only two days left he was almost in panic mode.

He had requested Liz to distract Caroline, asked Liz to let Caroline show her around New Orleans. Of course being as phobic as he was, he always had at least ten day and night walkers with his Caroline, another point of contention with her. Presently, he was in the company of his siblings who had both stunned faces directed at him.

"Brother believe me when I say, I want to help you make this the best proposal but you're anxiousness is not necessary. Caroline loves you, it's sickening sometimes the display she puts on for you I will have to agree with Bekah on that point. But for the first time in a thousand years, you are happy and settled and a could have not chosen a better mate and she could not have chosen anyone else better than you. Simplicity brother is sometimes the best alternative" Elijah, ever the supportive brother advised his brother.

Lifting her eyes from the bridal magazine she has been shifting through, "just be sincere, continue to do what you have been doing. She would be crazy to say no to you. Besides she likes me to much now, she will miss me if she says no to you" Bekah confidently stated.

Klaus ridiculed "are you saying she like you more than me, that the only reason she would say yes to me if so she would lose you as a friend? Really sister, a little more support."

Rebekah rolled her eyes "you are just being unreasonable as usual, the proposal will be perfect. How could it not be, she will be surrounded by the things she loves the most, her garden, her new family, her Mom and you" she then stood up and tapped his shoulder "nothing to worry about."

Klaus wanted to roll his eyes but found it juvenile and just muttered under his breath "easier said than done", Elijah just refilled his brothers glass with bourbon and took a seat and shrugged "you know Bekah's right. Now, do you want us dressed up for tomorrows' proposal or would it be a casual affair?"

This elicited a snort from Klaus "Brother, I didn't know you knew the difference, you would still be wearing a suit anyway".

Attempting not to be sidetracked from his questioning "of course I know the difference, it's the tie i was more concerned about, a darker shade means 'formal', a little shade channels 'casual'." Elijah retorted.

This finally produced an eyeroll from Klaus who looked at his brother a few more seconds before leaving.

Elijah thought, well both he and Klaus just shared a light moment with what he could only describe as humor. Things were definitely changing for the better if they could banter like this like they used to a thousand years ago. Elijah once again silently thanked Caroline for bringing the change in his brother. She truly was family to him now. Even Liz, who spent four days with them had fit into their lives seamlessly, Rebekah had found a mother figure in Liz, Klaus was intimidated by Liz just like Liz' daughter, Klaus had gone out of way to please Liz but more than that Elijah thought Liz and Klaus had formed a bond that was unique to them a short-of 'mother-son' bond.

And so came the night of the proposal with Klaus escorting Caroline through the garden, her garden. He had persuaded her to dress up in a blue cocktail dress, another one that he had picked out and purchased for her. Caroline had loved the dress and had initially protested using the dress tonight saying it was too beautiful for a dinner at home and should be saved for a special occasion. But typical Klaus and finally prevailed saying every day with her was actually a special occasion.

Caroline was a little intrigued by the fact that Klaus seemed to be a little nervous ended up teasing Klaus about it. Klaus for his part justified nervousness to Caroline as reminiscing on his part, informing her that it was here that he had after all first bared his soul to her, given her the eternity ring a few months back.

What used to be an open garden was now a aviary of flora and fauna which was known as "Caroline's Garden" will he had built it as a symbol of his devotion to her, she has nurtured it and flourished it to the state it was now just as he has done for him. It seemed fitting to have 'the proposal' done her. No other place had held as much significance to them as this had.

Klaus pulled Caroline's chair back for her to sitdown and just as last time poured champagne in their glasses "our thing, my love?" and toasted then raised his glass to her.

Caroline drank her glass of champagne and asked Klaus, "is it done now? Can I finally see the expansion to the aviary you had suddenly rushed to build?"

Chuckling, Klaus told Caroline "let us have dinner and by sunset I will show you the new wing of the aviary, its best viewed at that time"

Impatient for the unveiling, Caroline gestured for Klaus to start with his food taking his hand to glance at his watch "eat then, we have about forty minutes to sunset".

"Then have at it, my love" Klaus responded.

Klaus had used the better part of forty minutes just mesmerized by Caroline that she had to snap her fingers to get his attention "don't you get tired of just staring at me?"

Klaus took Caroline's hands in his and responded "I will never get tired of looking at you, I can spend a thousand years just drinking in your beauty, but in truth it's not just your beauty that I want, it's all of you, my love. Come, i think the sun is just about ready to set"

Because of the size of the aviary, it took Klaus and Caroline all of fifteen minutes to get to the new wing of the aviary. With much flourish Klaus stripped off the canvass blocking the entrance and signaled for Caroline to enter. What Caroline saw inside earned a grasp from her "Oh my God Klaus, it's so beautiful and the view it's so spectacular!"

"Yes, the view is breathtaking", of course Klaus was actually looking at Caroline when he said it. "Now, take my hand I will show you the balcony" sensing his siblings nearby "I hope you don't mind, my siblings are also here" and so appeared Elijah and Rebekah, followed by Liz "and your mother"

"Of course not!" Caroline responded "Mom, it's this amazing!"

Klaus once again took Caroline's hand in his and in front of his siblings and Caroline's mother proceeded to say "Caroline, I know I have given you an eternity ring" fingering the said ring on her finger "as a symbol of my eternal devotion to you. I have said it before and I will say it again and again, forever—My Love for you is absolute, unrestricted, total, unconditional, you are my one and only reason for living. My one true eternal love. A thousand years and a thousand more would not be enough for me to illustrate to you the light you have brought into not only my life, but to my siblings as well. I have told Elijah this, even if we had each other—Elijah, Rebekah and Kol and Finn before—I always felt alone, incomplete. But with you in our lives, you have finally completed me. In front of Elijah, Rebekah and your mother, I renew my vow to you to love, honor and cherish you for eternity. I know I have always ridiculed you for hanging on to human traditions, but there is one human tradition that I find myself wanting to have with you" getting down on one knee still holding but letting go of one of Caroline's hand to get hold of the ring presented to him by Elijah "Caroline, will you marry me?"

The first time Klaus had given Caroline a ring she had remained standing, however this time she could not help it, her knees were shaking she had to kneel down in front of Klaus. Now eye to eye she slowly moved forward and kissed Klaus tenderly before saying "Yes I will. My Niklaus, I will marry you and love you Always and Forever".

The next five minutes had everyone embracing everyone else. At some point Caroline has spotted Liz brushing of a tear from Klaus' eye, in Caroline's heart she knew then that her mother had whole-heartedly and unconditionally accepted Klaus and surprisingly both Rebekah and Elijah as well. It was truly the most special moment in Caroline's short life.

The proposal was quickly followed by a wedding that had included almost all of the supernatural beings of New Orleans who had sworn to be in their best behavior. It wasn't that difficult considering that ever since Caroline had entered Klaus' life, things have dramatically improved for the better.

Liz who had left for Mystic Falls the day after the proposal came back three weeks later for the wedding bringing a long with her the reluctant Mystic Falls gang of Elena, Bonnie, Matt, Damon and Stefan. After Liz had sat the gang down, they had all agreed to attend the wedding, of course except for Tyler who wasn't invited for obvious reasons. Damon had however drawn the line on any active participation at the wedding saying he would be busy planting his butt wherever the bar was at the wedding. Elena, Bonnie and Matt having all been childhood friends of Caroline ended up being part of the entourage, Elena and Bonnie serving as bridesmaids and Rebekah of course ending up as the Maid of Honor, she after all was the most accepting of the girls. Elijah was Klaus' best man with Stefan and Matt as his groomsmen.

While Liz was looking the best she had ever looked walking her daughter down the isle, Klaus only had eyes for Caroline and as the final vows were made, a hush was heard across the crowd as Klaus and Caroline were announced as husband and wife before fireworks in the sky suddenly appeared. The garden which had been transformed into a wedding heaven was the fitting venue for the love story of Klaus and Caroline Mikaelson.

As a gift from the witches of New Orleans which they said was shared by their ancestors, both Klaus and Caroline were made to drink a special glass of wine and blood. Usually suspicious of the unexpected, Klaus almost prevented Caroline from drinking the mixture but Caroline just raised her eyebrow at Klaus and proceeded to drink then handed Klaus the same glass to finish off the balance of the contents.

That night Caroline had one of the best nights in her life. She had been teased about wedding night sex but the lovemaking she and shared that night was a new high for her. They had finally mated, Klaus had insisted she drink his blood and he did the same to her. Instantly she felt a new power inside her, finally understanding what being mated meant.

A month and a half after the wedding, Caroline had been exiting her garden when she caught sight of Klaus "hey lover!" she teasing called out to Klaus who turned at the sound of her voice and after walking toward her lifted her and circled her twice around "missed me much, my love?" Klaus countered before putting her down.

Caroline grabbed Klaus' shoulders to steady herself and giggled "I feel a bit dizzy".

Klaus immediately put his hands in Caroline's face to look at her "you do look pale, my love" he lifted her and flashed her to lay down at their bed suddenly frowning at a sound he couldn't decipher.

Caroline had closed her eyes and was in the process of trying to take deep breaths as she was still feeling a bit off while Klaus searched the room with his eyes still concentrating of tracing the source of the sound. It was faint, one had to lock out all other sounds for it to be noticed, it sounded like a fluttering wings, no…..it sounded like a heart beat.

Caroline's eyes were still closed as Klaus stared at her stomach, bringing his fingers on top of her tummy. Yes, it was coming from her. Particularly it was coming from her stomach. Klaus contemplated, could Caroline be pregnant? Impossible! It was at this moment that Caroline opened her eyes and stared at Klaus "what's wrong my love?"

Klaus took Caroline's hand and placed it underneath his and directly above her stomach "My love, I think you are with child."

Downstairs, they both heard plates being dropped then the door to their bedroom opened with both Elijah and Rebekah at the entrance.

The End of Neurotic Me!

**cliffhanger for a third part of the trilogy – Obsessive Compulsive Us!**

That's it! Hope you liked it. will put up a page from this story to announce that 'Obsessive Compulsive Us!' is now available for reading.

I know i rushed the wedding part but really, it was all about the proposal. The next story is about 'the baby'. Yes, the witches were really instrumental in the creation of the baby with the special voodoo baby making mix they had Klaus and Caroline drink but this was helped along by the 'blood-sharing' of the couple. It's going to be another light/humor story to look forward too.

In the meantime, please check out 'Ten' and 'World's Apart' my other two stories still in progress.

LOVE AND KISSES ALL AROUND THE WORLD

xoxo