AN: Hi so here is chapter three! :) It took me longer than the others because this one contains quite a lot of info that will be very relevant to the plot in upcoming chapters that I wanted to get out there. It is also our very first Klaroline interaction! ;) So I hope you enjoy it and as always please let me know what you think. P.S. there were only two songs that inspired my writing this chapter and they were "End of the World" by Dead by Sunrise and "Violet hill" by Coldplay if you're interested. Anyways I'll stop babbling now, thank you for reading! :D

Chapter 3

"Are you sure he's going to be here?" Caroline asked rubbing the arms of her thin sweater trying to warm herself up as she and Sophie walked through Lafayette.

Not a sound could be heard but that of the two bickering girls and the piercing wind around them. Caroline remembers the stories her aunt would tell when she was younger; that the moans of the wind were actually echoes of the lost souls who wandered on the other side searching for eternal peace. She used to say that the cemetery was something of a hotspot and a nexus for them; that's why the witches practiced most of their magic here, it was where the connection was strongest. Caroline thought about her aunt, wondering if she was now among those lost souls, if Jane Anne was, and all the others lost in this crusade. She was broken out of her sombre thoughts however by Sophie's reply to her earlier question.

"Yes for the last time Caroline he is going to be here" Sophie replied.

Caroline picked up on the agitation in Sophie's voice. She realised now she may have been acting a little too anxious and had been relying on Sophie to pull her back when really it should be the other way round, considering everything that has happened tonight.

"Hey" Caroline grabbed her arm to face her "I'm sorry okay, I can't imagine how hard this all must be for you right now….and I know I haven't exactly been helping with my song of doubts and worries on the way over here"

"Caroline its fine" Sophie shrugged, brushing off the sympathies. She didn't need this right now, she couldn't get emotional. She had a plan to set in motion.

"It's fine? Seriously Sophie! No It really isn't" Caroline protested "Your sister is dead, murdered barely an hour ago and you are way too calm about that fact."

"What do you want me to say Caroline? That I'm upset, that I'm angry?

"That would be a start" Caroline retorted.

"Okay yes I'm angry! I'm fucking furious even; but my anger stems from the monster that ripped out my sister's heart, and the only way that I can avenge her is by putting the bastard down; and the only way I can do that is through Klaus so excuse me for trying to keep it together long enough get through this night." Sophie exhaled finally letting it all go.

"Feel better?" Caroline arched an eyebrow knowingly.

"Surprisingly yes" Sophie nodded confused realising that she felt a lot saner then she did five minutes ago, not okay by any means but she did feel more focussed now.

"Good" Caroline smiled "I could practically feel the anger radiating off you, if you'd have went in there like that you would have blown the place to pieces before Klaus even arrived. We need to be strong for when he comes, we can't let him get to us okay?" she nudged Sophie

Sophie nodded "Okay and thank you….I mean it Caroline I know you don't want to do this but it means a lot just to have you here."

"Hey I am here okay" Caroline clutched Sophie's hand "I'm not going anywhere and I will help you, even if I think it's a stupid idea which it totally, tremendously is by the way…."

"Yeah I got that…Thank you" Sophie sarcastically remarked at Caroline's directness.

Caroline giggled back "but the point is, I'll stick with you always, I just…. are you sure you can do this right now?"

"Yes" Sophie exclaimed with finality "I'm sure, I have to do this Care, there's no other way" she shrugged ultimately being done with the conversation.

Caroline watched her carry on walking. She touched her forearm in remembrance. There lay a pentagram; the known symbol of the sisterhood that was permanently marked on her arm. It was a tattoo that Sophie had in the same place. This mark was usually a burden to Caroline, one which she hated having on her skin. She never chose it herself; it was branded there by the others when she was 16 dignifying her assent into the tribe. They were told to carry their marks with pride but all Caroline saw was a brand of slavery in which she was forced into, it burned on her skin every waking moment.

Tonight however, Caroline saw the mark for the first time as something different. She was by no means accepting her fate but she was accepting her link to Sophie, the closest thing she had to a sister. Tonight this mark presented their loyalty to one another and the friendship they shared. Besides they were all each other had left Caroline thought as she walked on, catching up with Sophie and coming into view of the large Devereaux family crypt where their meeting with the hybrid would be held. If the spirits were by some chance listening she prayed to them for the first time in her life, begging them for help this night.

"Ahhh so nice of you to finally show up" Mariel sniped looking towards the two girls entering the crypt.

Great Caroline thought, as if this day couldn't get any worse. "Mariel how nice to see you again always the picture of patience and kindness" she declared sarcastically.

Mariel looked towards Caroline, her face turning into an unpleasing frown "As opposed to whom….you? We all know your hot head and lack of sense has got you into trouble more times than I can count girl"

Caroline laughed bitterly "You know I really love what you're doing with your look" looking the ugly, frumpy orange frock up and down "I hear bag lady is totally in this season" she smirked.

Now don't mistake Caroline for being just your average mean girl, of course she was totally capable of the part, she only used it when necessary….and trust her this woman completely deserved her snark. Mariel had been a pain since the day Caroline had met her; the 50 something woman thought the sun literally shone out of her ass just because she was an elder. The day she learned of Caroline's gift she began to resent her; hating the fact that she had power the elder witch could not control and it turn never missing an opportunity to tear Caroline down or make her feel inferior.

Mariel had twisted her face at Caroline's comment and turned her attention towards Sophie "What is she doing here Sophie? Your sister's body isn't even cold yet and you're already siding with this non believing blonde bimbo"

Caroline shook her head; this bitch just couldn't help herself "You could at least show her some respect you old ba…."

"STOP!" Sophie yelled in frustration. "Both of you okay we don't have time for this, Mariel look, Caroline is here to help, and besides you know that none of this would be happening without her"

Mariel looked away rolling her eyes "…and you" Sophie said pointing at Caroline who's smug face at Mariel's displeased look had dropped hearing Sophie "Stop provoking her, you know it never ends well for either and we can't risk being divided tonight." Sophie stopped staring at both women who unwillingly nodded their heads clearly not satisfied with this agreement.

"Good" Sophie said then turning towards a young red headed witch in the corner she called out "Emily, did you do what I asked you to?"

"Yes you're sister has been prepared and will be put to rest tomorrow" the young girl nodded in condolences.

"Thank you….and what about the barrier? We won't even be able to do this if Klaus can't get in here" Sophie exclaimed wringing her hands together on edge.

"Of course… it was taken care of when your sister completed her spell, she blocked out mine so I wouldn't get caught. The barrier would have been removed fifteen minutes ago and should stay down till midnight" Emily explained.

"Okay" Sophie nodded realising the extent of what her sister had went through to make sure this plan would fall through, even if she knew it was unlikely that she would make it out alive.

Caroline noticing Sophie eyes becoming teary placed her hand on her shoulder. "Sophie I know you don't want me to but I'm going to ask you one last time, are you sure that you want to do this, it may not be too late to….." She didn't get to finish her question as a strong male voice interrupted her, proving that it was indeed too late to turn back now…

"Well isn't this quite the soirée"

The male stepped out of the shadows and Caroline lost her breath. Standing before her was a man with one of the most beautiful faces she had ever seen. He had features to rival that of a Greek God. His eyes were a cold blue but they shone a grey colour as he moved with the moonlight. He had short dark blonde curls that sat upon his head matching the colour of his stubble which grazed his chiselled jaw; she imagined what it what feel like to have it scrape against her. Caroline moved her eyes down to his full lips, they were blood red and frozen in a sinister smirk that conflicted with his boyish dimples but oddly suited him perfectly; she found herself wanting to run her fingers over them and lay sweet butterfly kisses upon them. This instant attraction was strange to her; she hadn't so much as looked at a man in months after what happened the last time.

Moving her eyes lower she found no faults with his body either, his form was just as addicting. A smooth pale neck tangled with an assortment of black beaded and string necklaces that she wanted to yank towards her, they lead down to his sturdy chest which she easily set her greedy eyes upon since his black Henley, wrapped snuggly around his torso had the top buttons undone. She could see two little brown moles peeking out of his shirt on his chest, she wondered where else on his body he had them; she could kiss every one and never grow tired of it. He wore dark jeans, expensive ones by the look of them and gazing further down she could also see the large black boots that peeked out at the bottom. The way he held himself, in his posture was strong and powerful; she felt as if that stance could easily make anyone fall to their knees before him.

Coming out of her less than pure thoughts and realising that she had been staring at him intensely, she looked back up only to meet his gaze which was peering at her in return predatorily; clearly seeing the way she had brazenly checked him out.

At the devilish grin she licked her lips knowing exactly who this must be, reprimanding herself for admiring him. This was the man that the witches told stories of, legendary for his ways of merciless slaughter, he was the most feared and the most powerful; he was the hybrid…

"Klaus" she said not even realising she had vocalised the name, with a slight tremble in her voice.

"You've heard of me love" he grinned tilting his head at her "Fantastic."

Klaus grinned at the beautiful blonde who he'd become pulled to upon entering the crypt. She was stunning to say the least; Klaus had been alive for 1000 years and had seen many beautiful women in his time, but if asked to ever compare those to this delightful creature he'd have drawn a blank. Her long golden waves tumbled across her back bewitching an erethral glow around them, her big blue irises looked at him now with trepidation instead of admiration both were looks that gave him dangerous thoughts.

He then let his eyes unashamedly wonder down her glorious body, after all fair is fair he thought as he took in her form. She wore a thin white sweater and her delectable body was wrapped in a dark green summer dress that showcased her delicious curves. The sweetheart neckline of the dress allowed him a peek at her full cleavage that was raised due to the crossing of her arms, a defensive pose against him he gathered. It didn't falter Klaus in his task though, dropping his lashes further to her long milky white legs encased with knee length black boots that he thought would look terrific wrapped around him as he made her cry out his name in passion.

Yes this beguiling creature was really something he thought looking back up at her face seeing a scowl planted there at his obvious leer, all traces of fear from before gone. Oddly enough he thinks he likes this look better. She definitely had a fire in her; he could see it in her eyes and would love nothing more than to witness it burn in his wake. Before he could ponder on some of the other unmentionable things he'd like to do to her, much to his displeasure the incessant witch Sophie Devereaux interrupted his thoughts bringing him back to the present and the reason he was here.

"You came" she said coldly

"Well I could hardly say no could I? Being threatened with the use of my deceased mothers name does tend to make one curious…..however I did tell you that I hate to be kept waiting; so please get on with it love, that is if you don't wish to suffer the same fate that befell your sister"

Sophie grimaced at his comment about Jane Anne, composing herself she continued "You know you're kind of a legend around these parts, everyone knows stories about the big bad original Klaus and your family, and how you all took the city and everyone in it by storm"

Klaus smiled at the flattery and raised his eyes knowingly of how the very sound of his name struck fear; his smile soon turned into a frown however as Sophie carried on

"I mean that is until you ran away and left Marcel in your wake to claim the city for himself…and now he truly is a mad king, hungry for power and slaughters at will, no matter what the cost. He needs to die for all he has done, and you're going to help me do that."

Klaus laughed at the insolence of this girl, who did she think she was? He looked around him at the others, the blonde beauty he had set eyes on before was standing in the back staring at him hesitantly as if waiting for him to launch at Sophie for her words. The other two were standing at the edge of the crypt watching the conversation intently but offering no sounds, he gathered they were just there for defence against him if things were to go awry.

He decided to humour Sophie for now "…and why Pray tell would I do that?"

"Because you're the reason he is the way that he is. You made him and now you're going destroy him" She spoke determinedly

Klaus sighed becoming bored "While I agree that Marcel's current reign may become an issue for me, I do things on my terms sweetheart and no offence but I'm not really looking for a dance partner." He smirked at her knowing that siding with witches never ends well, and even if he decided that something would have to be done about Marcel he would never willingly hand power over to the witches.

"Then maybe you'll be more interested in what your mother has to say" Sophie smirked back at him, gaining back the upper hand.

Klaus froze at her words, her threat of his mother looming over his head once again slightly worrying him; but there is no way, it's impossible that she could had succeeded in plotting with his mother for he had made sure of that, which is what he went on then to explain to her.

"I don't know what you're trying to achieve here witch, but even if you somehow spoke to my mother from the other side there is no way you'd be able to keep in contact long enough to actually receive any useful information. You see this isn't the first time my mother has tried to foil me from her grave, so when she perished for the second time I had a very powerful warlock put a spell on her that limits her contact between that world and this one, she'd only be able to talk to you for a few seconds before poof…..line severed."

Sophie nodded "Yeah we found that out when she first contacted us, but in those few seconds that she broke through she managed to utter one name that would help us with that little problem; and as I'm sure you know probably better than anyone every spell has a loophole."

Ahh so his mother was up to the new tricks, honestly as much as it angered him it didn't surprise Klaus and it was still nothing he couldn't handle. If he knew the name of this mysterious individual he could kill them, severing the link of communication and then he would just rip out the hearts of the witches around him, problem solved. It would be a shame however if the pretty blonde in the corner had to die, but there was no way he would let a new threat loom over his head; he couldn't afford to be weak. So unfortunate for her she'd just be collateral damage, nothing personal. Anyhow back on subject, he needed to find out who the person is that his mother is conspiring with and fast.

"and that name would be?" Klaus raised his brows.

Sophie hesitated clearly not wanting to divulge in this information and protect whoever this person was; that would soon change he thought as he made an advance towards to Sophie. Before he could grab her however that angelic voice halted him.

"Caroline" he heard the blonde call in a forceful manner as she moved in front of Sophie shielding her from him "My name is Caroline."

She was even more breath-taking up close, the fierce look upon her face igniting something in him he didn't dare to speak; but if he had heard correctly this woman was the true cause of him being here, and that didn't sit well with him at all. He needed to find out more.

"Caroline" the name rolled off his tongue exquisitely, saying it felt comfortable as if it was always meant to pass his lips.

"A pleasure to make your acquaintance" he grabbed her hand that was fisting at her side and rose it to his lips kissing the smooth skin there, he felt her slight shiver although she tried to hide it.

She snatched her hand back and scowled at him "Seriously? What are you like stuck in the 1500's or something?"

"Well I was just trying to be a gentlemen love, however if you prefer I am inclined to use tactics of a…rougher nature shall we say" he moved closer to her grinning mischievously.

"Ugh gross" she scoffed at him, looking back at Sophie and the others who were clearly growing impatient with their witty banter, she had to focus now.

"Look I didn't come here to have centuries old pickup lines tossed at me, I came here because we want to make a deal" she said gesturing to the others behind her.

Klaus found himself smiling at the brazen girl, she was amusing him to no end and he would let her get her way with it for now.

"Well then Caroline speak as you will, but it is important I know all the details before jumping into an investment….so tell me my dear, how'd you get past my spell and make a connection?" he asked curiously

"That's not important" she relied sharply.

Klaus laughed mockingly "Oh you mistake me for a fool love and that is a grave mistake, you see I never collaborate with anyone without doing my research first, so tell me just what kind of creature are you?"

"What makes you think I'm not just a witch?" Caroline asked back, her eyes shifting to the side, betraying her.

"Well for one you are far too young to be able to master such a complicated spell" He saw her face turn into that of a sneer at his words "Oh don't pout love I just had a lot of vines intercepted into the spell, even an experienced witch with immense power wouldn't be able to counteract it…trust me love I cover all my bases" he smirked devilishly at her.

"I bet" she scoffed.

"….and two" he continued "I can sense it, there's something about you, you're energy is different to that of a witch I can practically feel it radiating off you. It's more…..erethral" he half smiled to himself thinking back to his earlier depiction of her, then carried on, circling her.

"Of course you still possess certain attributes of a witch, I know that because of your mark" he said picking up her arm and peering at her tattoo that was on show as the sleeves of her sweater were pushed up "You wouldn't have it otherwise, that mark is sacred to witches and is given only when one shows signs of familiar power. I'm guessing your other abilities whatever they may be came after you were presented into the tribe…..how am I doing so far love?"

The bastard had the indecency to throw that stupid smirk her way again as if he could read her like a book. He wouldn't be grinning soon she thought ready to hit him with the mind stopping information she held.

Caroline snatched her arm back and faced him "Fine…..you're right, I am different, I have certain powers, abilities" she smiled then knowing what she was doing "and one of those powers gives me a direct link to the different dimensions, that's how I contacted you're mother on the other side."

Klaus froze at this not expecting it. He knew of witches and voodoo practitioners who were able to communicate with the dead, like a long lost loved one etc. but this? Having a direct link to use freely through the other side and the other different dimensions that existed, he had never heard of such a power in his long life, it couldn't be true could it?

"You're Lying" he countered all the previous amusement on his face gone.

"Actually I'm not, believe me I've tried to convince myself otherwise a million times over" she looked down, then realising his curious stare she picked herself up and strongly continued "Anyhow, this certain capability gives me the advantage of allowing the dead to speak through me, use me like sort of a tether to hold onto so they can communicate….a bit like a supernatural phone"

Klaus laughed at her explanation not quite believing what he was hearing, this was ridiculous.

Sophie jumped in "You find this funny?" she snarled at his amusement.

"No love I find this ludicrous, you actually expect me to believe this?" he questioned pointing his hand towards Caroline "I don't know what game you're trying to play but I've grown tired of it, we're done here" he finalised, marching away.

"Wait!" Caroline yelled "It's not a game it's the truth and if you walk away right now you will regret it, greatly"

This stopped him in his tracks, who was this girl? Who so bluntly defied him; did she know who she was speaking to? All fondness for the girl clouded by his rage, he sped forward and crashed Caroline against the back wall of the crypt that she hit it with a grunt of pain. Good he thought she needed to learn her place; he held both her arms in his grasp as she thrashed against him trying to break free, a useless task; although her body moving against his did have a desired effect, but he put that to the back of his mind as more pressing issues filled it.

He saw Sophie attempt to come to her aid and he held up his hand "ah ah ah….I wouldn't if I were you were, not unless you want your friends heart ripped from her chest...it would be such a shame" he mocked running his finger down Caroline's face to which she snarled at him in return, oh yes she most certainly had spunk.

Sophie held up her hand to give Klaus one of those witchy migraines but the other two witches present held her back.

"No Sophie, you can't…If you do magic we get caught" Mariel exclaimed grasping at the young witch.

"I don't care" Sophie grunted trying to get free

Klaus turned towards her and smiled "No need for the dramatics love, I won't kill her, not unless I'm given reason to that is, so I suggest" he turned back to Caroline "that you my lovely start talking assuming that you're telling the truth, tell me exactly what my mother has been whispering in your ear."

"Ugh…fine just get off me" Caroline glowered at him.

"Why? I'm quite cosy here, aren't you?" he smirked riling her up and pressing his body further against hers.

"Ugh god no…just seriously, remove your hands from my body before you find mine punching you in the fucking face!"

Klaus laughed at her crassness "Okay no need to get so moody love I was just teasing" he winked stepping back from her slowly.

Caroline herself straightened out, fixing her sweater and gave him a look that said she was clearly not impressed; she was all of ready to give him a piece of her mind in true Caroline Forbes fashion when Sophie butted in trying to defuse the situation.

"Okay look you said you didn't come here for games neither did we, so just hear us out okay" Sophie reasoned

"I'm perfectly happy to listen love, but what exactly makes you think I'll go along with whatever scheme you witches have cooked up in one of your cauldrons?" he asked taunted them.

Sophie gave him a bitter smile at the comment "Like I said we have something against you, something that I think will make you reconsider."

"Get to the point before I start snapping necks"

"Your mother has been communicating through Caroline; she explained how you became immortal, how you broke your curse and your journey to becoming a hybrid, nothing can stop you."

"I fail to see how that helps you then; I'm guessing that is not where her bed time story ended?" Klaus joined his hands together and raised an eye.

"No it wasn't" Caroline said jumping in, having calmed down from wanting to pumble him to death long enough to get this over with.

"Like Sophie said now that you're immortal nothing can stop you…but what would happen if you weren't immortal anymore?"

Klaus laughed in mockery at this, didn't these witches know anything?

"An impossible task, I'm afraid you've been lead on a wild goose chase"

"Not exactly" Caroline shook her head "you see your mother used a curse to supress your wolf side when you became a vampire. The spell she used only allowed her to take away one aspect of your identity, but she'd never be able to take away both."

"If I wanted a characterised repetition of my family history I would have written a book Caroline" he sighed this conversation growing more tedious by the minute.

"Shut up" she rolled her eyes at him, the way she said it so adorably made Klaus entertain the notion and press his lips together holding his hands up, agreeing to her demands.

"Thank you, now as I was saying, she could never take back the spell leaving you completely human because of your werewolf lineage. It didn't come from a spell it was within your genetics to be that way, nature made you that way." Caroline explained on, going into her scholar mode.

"Ahhh yes…the nature always has to have a balance nonsense" Klaus nodded remembering the saying well, how witches loved to throw the phrase in when something didn't go according to plan instead of facing their own consequences.

"Yes" Caroline huffed getting frustrated with his interruptions every damn minute "So your mother explained that while she couldn't correct the curse now that you've broke it there is however a way to change it."

"Change it?" Klaus's face twisted in confusion not liking the direction of this conversation "What exactly do you mean by change it?" he added dangerously coming towards her.

Caroline seeing this gulped but continued knowing that she had to get this out "While we could never take away your werewolf side there is a way to take away your vampirism leaving you werewolf and in essence….still human" she finished exhaling waiting for his response.

"Meaning I wouldn't….." Klaus stuttered not being able to finish the sentence that chilled him.

"Yes" Sophie nodded, coming into view smirking and interrupting them both.

"You wouldn't be immortal anymore."

No it was impossible Klaus thought; there was no way they would be able to do something like this. It defied everything he had worked for, everything he had spent his whole life trying to achieve, being invincible and becoming all powerful and now what? With a snap of their fingers they could take it away just like that. No. He would not allow it, he would kill them all. He had never felt such rage as he did in that moment.

"How Dare You!" Klaus snarled at the witches.

"How Dare You Threaten Me!" He screamed causing both witches in front of him to jump back.

"I will not take any more of these lies!" He spat.

"They're not lies" Caroline jumped in regaining her confidence "It's the truth, just think about it okay, while nature allowed you to become a hybrid there had to be a balance. That's why you needed doppelganger blood to make more of your kind and when you were able to succeed in that you tipped the scales again pissing off the powers that be and they responded by letting your last doppelganger die.

Klaus laughed at the ridiculousness of this "So what exactly are you trying to say here love? That my doppelganger dying and becoming a vampire was part of fates plan?"

"Yes" Caroline nodded her head "I know how crazy it sounds but trust me when I say it was all part of bigger picture to get you here. What else can I say? Nature really doesn't want an imbalance like you around, and has given us a way to tip the scales back in their favour."

"I think you're confusing nature with my mother's incessant need to see me dead" Klaus rolled his eyes.

Caroline looked at Klaus seeing his frustration at this, the need to run showing plainly on his face; she sympathised with him, she knew better than anyone what it was like to want to escape your fate but it coming back again to drag you further and further down; tonight was a prime example of that for Caroline. Before she could reply to Klaus however Sophie beat her to the punch.

"Maybe, but whether it's destiny or your mother or whoever; the point being is that if you don't help us you'll find yourself a simple werewolf soon enough, and I'm guessing you have a lot of enemies out there who wouldn't mind you being completely and totally killable?" she smirked at him seeing the possibilities flicker across his eyes at the thought of his impending doom.

Klaus growled surging forward and grabbing Sophie by the throat. "I don't think I'll have to worry too much love considering I'll be killing you all in just a few moments and then you'll be able to conspire in the other side with my mother all you want."

"Klaus Stop!" Caroline grabbed his arm trying but failing to pull him off Sophie whose face was becoming pale from the lack of air.

"Don't worry Caroline, my attention will be back to you soon enough"

Caroline looked around worried, she saw the other witches halted in their places, not sure of what to do since they couldn't use their magic, they were helpless. Caroline had to think and she had to think fast.

"Klaus please you don't know everything yet" she begged him, with tears adorning her eyes.

Klaus broke his concentration from a spluttering Sophie to meet Caroline's eyes with curiosity.

"What are you talking about?"

"Let Sophie go and I'll tell you" she demanded

Klaus chuckled "Caroline I have very little patience at the moment and your friend is losing colour here so I suggest you tell me what I need to know!"

Caroline huffed knowing she was going against Sophie's wishes but if it meant saving her she would do anything. She looked towards the other to witches and told them to run in case this didn't go well, they hesitated not knowing what to do but when she shouted again they hurried towards the small gate in the back, Klaus was too busy strangling the life out of Sophie to notice.

"The spell, the one that will take away your vampirism it's already in motion" Caroline all but screamed.

Klaus dropped an unconscious Sophie unceremoniously to the ground turning towards Caroline; the anger still prominent of his face but now even more so, she could practically see the steam coming off him. He backed her up into a wall again and leaned his face dangerously close to hers; the tension electric between them.

"What?" he whispered simply to her, so simply that it made her nervous of the blank response.

She could feel his heavy breath against her lips and it made her shudder, cursing herself because this was no time for that considering he could kill her within the next few seconds she rose her eyes to his and gave her explanation.

She licked her dry lips before speaking again "That was the spell Jane Anne did that got her killed, it was her final sacrifice to the tribe."

Klaus was practically shaking with rage as he gritted his teeth at her "I'm having a hard time believing you since I happen to be immortal still sweetheart"

"For now" Caroline said taking a breath "The spell gives you until the next full moon, once it's at its peak you'll be begin to change and when the transformation is completed you'll be pure wolf and lose your immortality" She watched the fear take hold in Klaus eyes, reassuring her that telling him was a good idea but for some reason gave her pit inside her stomach at doing this to him.

"Undo it!" He demanded at her snarling.

"I can't, only Sophie can since she is of the same bloodline as Jane Anne; and she would rather die than undo it" Caroline muttered looking towards the sleeping girl who she knew would do anything to see this done, at any cost. She looked back to Klaus who was waiting for her to further explain herself.

"She always wanted you to die. The plan was to have you help her beat Marcel and gain back the power for the witches. If you didn't cooperate then you would turn back into a werewolf anyway and all the vampires sired from your bloodline would die along with your vampirism, including Marcel so it was a win win situation for her."

Klaus laughed bitterly, witches, like he said all conniving little bitches. This one was probably no different even if she wasn't a witch, although he may give her a small chance to prove differently.

"Well if she would win no matter what then why bother coming to me for help?" he asked commanding her with his eyes to tell the truth.

Caroline sighed "because of her niece Monique, she's Jane Anne's daughter and when this all started Marcel took her, he had a witch of his own link her life to his so that if something happened to him she would die to. I guess that Sophie thought that if she got you to capture Marcel she could unlink their lives and save Monique before you killed him, and then when that was over you would die anyways and she wouldn't have to worry about you taking over; the witches would once again control the quarter." She finished catching her breath.

Klaus was beside himself, how dare these witches try to use him to their own advantage making sure he would perish after he'd done their dirty work? Of course it was brilliant and something he had done more than he can count; karma has a funny way of coming back he laughed bitterly at himself. Regardless what choice did he have? He was on a clock; he only had until the next full moon in a month's time to find a way to keep his immortality. He would play along with these witches for now but that's not to say he wouldn't be looking for other ways of dissolving this new curse upon him.

He set his eyes back upon the beguiling blonde in front of him, he knew he couldn't trust her fully, her loyalty lay with Sophie but that didn't mean he wouldn't use her honesty and that loyalty to his advantage, he may even be able to have some fun with her if this all went well he hid a grin at the thought. For now however he would play his cards close to his chest. Looking back at the skittish blonde waiting for him to snap once more he let go of her and stepped back.

He coughed clearing his throat "Very well you have yourself a deal" he said smiling sticking out his hand for her to shake.

Caroline nearly lost her balance at his words though "Wh..wh…what?" she stuttered not expecting this.

His grin got bigger at her surprise "I said you have yourself a deal, I will help you take down Marcel and get back Sophie's niece. I would prefer holding onto to my immortality and would have you promise that Sophie will keep up her end of the bargain and break this spell put upon me before the next full moon."

Caroline let out a strangled laugh and grinned back at him, her beam making him feel a peculiar warmth in his chest. She joined her hand with his and they both held a gasp at the shock that went through them, never having felt anything like it before. They stared into each other's eyes their gazes burning through one another.

Caroline broke the stare and shook her head nervously, "Thank you" she spoke softly "You have my word that Sophie will break the spell, I promise."

Klaus saw her head nod in determination and knew that this girl was not one to break her word, an admiral quality. He found himself not capable of naming a thing he disliked about this girl, with every quality he found he wanted to keep digging to find more, he wanted to know everything. Well perhaps he could he thought, strategizing his next move, one he had planned when he made the deal with her. He looked down at their hands still joined and gripped tighter pulling her towards him.

Caroline gasped being so close to him; he used his other hand to shift her long golden tresses aside and spoke softly in her ear "I appreciate you giving me your word Caroline, It's much obliged…but unfortunately my dear, not everyone is as honest as you. Our deal still stands but I will have to resort to using a different tactic of interest, just for safety measures."

She could practically feel his grin curling around her ear and she gulped with anticipation knowing she had put herself in this situation.

"…and what tactic would that be?" she asked shaking not sure of what would happen next but knowing it wouldn't be good.

"Leverage"

He had uttered the word treacherously a sly grin on his lips, and before she could even comprehend the meaning of it her world faded to black…