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Caroline saw Stefan quickly walk towards the door. She had seen him talk to the five council members about something but couldn't hear anything due to all the people walking over to signup.

"Stefan!" She called but her voice drowned in the crowd.

"Caroline, where did Stefan go?" Rebekah asked.

"I don't know." She answered.

"Come on let's go see." Nik said as they followed him out.

They walked rapidly to catch up to Stefan. He seemed as if he was in a rush to go somewhere.

"Stefan!" Rebekah called. He stopped and turned around. They finally caught up to him.

"Where are you going in such a rush?" Caroline asked.

"Care, I finally have a chance at getting a job!" Stefan said.

"Yes, we all do mate." Nik said. He was obviously referring to the fact that the whole village was going to help build the bridge.

"No, I mean, they have given me a chance to prepare plans for the structure of the bridge. I have to present it tomorrow morning to the council. If they approve, it can open many other opportunities." Stefan explained.

"That is wonderful Stefan." Rebekah said and hugged him.

"That's great Stef!" Caroline said.

"Is there any way we can help you mate?" Nik asked putting a hand on his shoulder. Stefan thought about it for a moment.

"Yes, I need scrolls and ink. Nik I need your help to build a small model of the bridge." Stefan said.

"Then it is set, I will go get some wood. Rebekah. You and Caroline go with Stefan to get scrolls." Nik said and started to run towards the forest.

Once Stefan had gotten the scrolls and ink, he got a piece of wood with a straight edge and started to draw out the plan. Nik, upon Stefan's instructions started to cut the wood in small pieces so they were ready when Stefan was finished drawing the plan. The girls brought them their meals as they continued to work. While Stefan was drawing all the different dimensions, Nik went and helped his brothers with chores.

It was already nightfall and everyone was already sleeping except Stefan, Nik, Caroline and Rebekah. Caroline and Rebekah watched Stefan and Nik build the model constantly referring back to the drawings.

"Care, can you please get us something to drink." Stefan asked without looking. When no one responded, he looked back to find them asleep with Rebekah's head and Caroline's head resting against each other. Stefan and Nik smiled at them. Nik went into the house to get them some water. Stefan and Nik finally finished building the small model of the bridge. Stefan carefully took his drawing and rolled them up as Nik safely put the model bridge away.

"Caroline. Rebekah." Stefan slowly shook Caroline's shoulder.

"Huh?" Caroline woke up.

"Is it morning already?" Rebekah woke up. Stefan quietly laughed.

"No. You two should go to your room to sleep. Nik and I are finished." Stefan said.

Caroline and Rebekah went inside and went to sleep. Stefan and Nik also followed, they needed to rest. It would not be long till sunrise.

Stefan and Nik woke up right at sunrise. They got ready and had breakfast with the rest of the family. Then they collected their things and made their way to the village meeting place.

Stefan and Nik entered the building and found all five council already there. Nik placed the model on the table in front of the five members and stepped back. Stefan placed all his drawing in front and started to explain his plans. The members looked at the model and drawings. They asked many questions about the building of the bridge. Mikael looked especially taken aback by Stefan's knowledge and skill. Once they had fully examined the bridge, they stepped back and talked amongst themselves.

"Okay son, we have all seen what you are capable of. Your work is definitely worth royalty. We approve your plan and would like you to be at site everyday to make sure this bridge is coming along as planned." The man with the grey mustache said.

"Thank-you sir. I appreciated your trust in me even though I am new to this village." Stefan said.

"Well, I would say you are no longer Mikael's guest but a member of this village." The man said.

"My sister and I are honoured to apart of this village." Stefan said.

"Stefan Forbes, am I correct?" The man asked.

"Yes sir." Stefan said.

"Well Stefan, we cannot pay you what you deserve because it is a town project but will offer you some gold as gratitude for your hard work and skills." The man said.

"Thank-you sir." Stefan said.

"Good man, we will see you at site later this afternoon." The man said and left.

Mikael came up to Stefan after the other council members left.

"I did not know you had such a skill, son." Mikael said patting him on the back.

"It had never come up. Caroline and I have learned many things as we travelled." Stefan said.

"Well, we will see how this bridge will turn out." Mikael said. Then he eyed Niklaus and left.

"Well done mate." Nik congratulated.

"Thank-you for helping." Stefan said.

"Let us go home and give Rebekah and Caroline the good news." Nik said.

They collected the plans and model and made their way to Mikaelson house. Caroline and Rebekah were ecstatic to hear that Stefan's plan was approved by the council. Later that afternoon Stefan and all the Mikaelson men went to the lake to start work on the bridge.

It had become a daily routine. The men would go work on the bridge and come home only for meals and to sleep at night. The bridge was coming along fast and everything was going as per Stefan's plan. Then when they had some time, Nik and Stefan would go to the field to practice sword fighting. Stefan was getting better by each lesson. He almost defeated Nik the last time they practiced.

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"Caroline." Rebekah whispered.

"Huh? What is it Rebekah? Go back to sleep." Caroline said sleepily and turned over to go back to sleep.

"Caroline. Please listen." Rebekah said. Caroline sat up on her bed to find Rebekah sitting up and fully dressed to go out.

"What is it?" Caroline said as she yawned.

"I am going out with Stefan." Rebekah said.

"Now? In the middle of the night?" Caroline said. She was so tired from the day's work. Now that the men were working on the bridge, it was their job to get firewood and drinking water. Sometimes they even had to go fishing.

"Yes now. We have not spent time with each other for so long." Rebekah said.

"Fine I'll cover for you, just do not stay out too long." Caroline said as lied back down.

"Thanks!" Rebekah said as she hugged her and then left.

She was glad that Stefan and Rebekah were so happy. It won't be long till they get married. She turned around to her side. Now that she had been awakened, she wasn't able to sleep anymore. She thought about Klaus. He was different as a human but she knew even the Klaus in the present had some humanity left in him. He just chose not to show it. He hid it from everyone, except her. She turned around again to the other side. She missed him. They hadn't spent time together either. She sat up and got down from the bed. She quietly walked over to Klaus's room and opened the door. There was Klaus and Kol sleeping on their individual beds. Stefan's bed was obviously empty. She considered waking him and taking him to her room. She wanted him so bad like every nerve ending in her body craved for him. She was about to walk into his room when she stopped. He would probably ask where Rebekah was gone and probably wouldn't approve of his sister going out in the middle of the night with a guy she was not married to. She gently closed the door and walked back to her room. She lied down on the bed and waited for sleep to come again.

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Everyone was seeing a new side of Mikael. He didn't yell at everyone as much especially Niklaus and always asked for Stefan's opinion. Caroline could tell that the Mikaelson brothers were getting irritated but they knew it was the best for Rebekah. The bridge was almost half way done and Stefan was also getting offers from other villages to make plans for bridges or buildings. They were also offering him payment in gold and silver. Some offered even more if Stefan came to live in their village but Mikael would always make those dealers leave.

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Caroline tried on the new dresses Stefan had bought for her.

"What do you think of this one?" Caroline asked as she tried on a crimson gown.

"It looks beautiful. What do you think of mine?" Rebekah asked. Stefan had given Caroline a dress for Rebekah as well.

"You look stunning in that Royal blue. It really brings out your eyes." Caroline said.

"It is just too bad that I cannot wear them out." Rebekah said.

"Don't worry, it won't be long now. Or you could just say you are borrowing mine." Caroline said.

"Care?" Stefan said as he knocked on the door.

"Coming." Caroline said as she walked to the door. She opened it to find Stefan standing there with a smile on his face.

"The dress looks great Sis." He said with a smile.

"Thanks." Caroline said as she twirled. Rebekah came and stood beside

"There's something I need to tell you." Stefan said seriously. Caroline looked at him seriously. Her eyebrows came together in concentration.

"What is it?" She asked.

"Well, I talked to Mikael and he helped me get an area of land close by. Nik and Kol are going to help me build a house there. So we'll be moving out." Stefan said.

"That's great!" Caroline said.

"What? You two are leaving?" Rebekah said upset.

"Rebekah, we have to show your father that Stefan has a place to keep his family. Then he can ask your father for your hand." Caroline said.

"You are right, but I loved sharing a room with you." Rebekah said.

"Rebekah you should be thinking about sharing a room with Stefan now." Caroline laughed.

"Caroline!"

"I think I'll get going." Stefan said leaving the two girls to bicker.

Stefan, Nik and Kol worked together and the house was soon finished. Caroline and Stefan had moved out of the Mikaelson house and into their new home. Caroline was amazed at how beautiful Stefan's design was. She admired all the furniture looking at the intricate engravings on them. She ran her hands over the work.

"Do you like them love?" Nik said when she saw her looking at the detailed work.

"Yes. It is amazing!" Caroline admired it.

"Thank-you." Nik said. Caroline was shocked.

"You made these?"

"Yes, love. But when we have our own house, they will be of your taste. These are more to Rebekah's liking." Nik said. Caroline came, put her arms around his neck and gently kissed him on his lips.

"I can't wait." She said. Nik chuckled.

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Caroline and Stefan took a walk to the field. He said he needed to talk to her away from the village.

"What is it Stefan?" Caroline asked. Stefan took a deep breath and then said,

"Caroline, it's been about three months since we were transported here. Ayana hasn't called for us yet. I don't know if we're going to end up going back." Stefan said.

"You're right. I haven't really thought about home for a while. I'm becoming so accustomed to this place."

"I know. Same here. But I kind of see this as a second chance to live as humans. A chance I never thought I would get." Stefan said.

"I know. Now that I think about, it's so peaceful here. I mean other than the natural difficulties it has been easy going." Caroline said.

"Are you telling me that you're enjoying the chores and cooking?" Stefan laughed.

"Well, I'm getting used to it. I just mean that we don't have to deal with the vampire issues anymore." Caroline said.

"And Klaus?"

"And Rebekah to you!" Caroline said.

"Seriously Caroline."

"I don't know. It's like this magnetic pull towards him. I can't resist not being around him." Caroline said.

"I feel like that with Rebekah and..." Stefan said.

"And?"

"I'm going propose." Stefan said and looked at her.

"That's great Stef!" Caroline said and started to rap:

"It's going down, fade to Blackstreet
The homies got RB, collab' creations, bump like Acne
No doubt, he put it down never slouch
As long as his credit could vouch
A dog couldn't catch 'im, straight up"

"Caroline." Stefan laughed but she continued to rap and she got up.

"Tell me who could stop when Stef making moves
Attracting honeys like a magnet
Giving them eargasms with his mellow accent
Still moving this flavour with the homies Blackstreet and Teddy
The original rump shakers."

Stefan laughed as Caroline started dance along.

"Shorty get down, good Lord
Baby got them open up all over town
Strictly biz she don't play around
Cover much ground, got game by the pound

Getting paid is a forte
Each and every day true player way
He can't get her outta his mind
He thinks about the girl all the time." Caroline sang.

"Caroline stop." Stefan couldn't stop smiling.

"Fine. So when are you going to ask her?" Caroline asked.

"Today." Stefan said.

"And Mikael?"

"Right after. In fact, she'll be at the meadow soon." Stefan said.

"I guess that's my hint to go. Good luck!" She hugged Stefan and left.

Stefan quickly went to the meadow and gathered Rebekah's favourite flowers. He paced back and forth as he waited.

"Stefan!" Rebekah called as she ran to him and into his arms. He picked up and swung her around as he kissed her. Then he placed her on the ground and got down onto his knees in front of her holding flowers up to her. Rebekah took the flowers from his hands and looked down at him. He took her left hand in his and said,

"Rebekah Mikaelson, from the day I first saw you when I walked into your home, I could not think of anyone but you. It was as if you were the one holding me to this world. I adore the way your eyes sparkle and I feel I can live my whole life just watching you smile. I promise to love for all of eternity. Will you marry me?"

There were tears in her eyes. It was not accustomed for the man to ask the lady to marry him but Stefan took her choice into consideration. He was asking her before he formally went to her father.

"Yes!" She said as she went down on her knees, flung her arms around him and kissed him.

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Present times

"Bekah be careful." Klaus said as Rebekah stepped out of the back door. They couldn't hear anyone outside so Rebekah decided to quickly go out and take a peek.

"Don't worry Nik, I've got this." Rebekah said. She stepped out and took a couple of steps and suddenly stopped. She couldn't go any further. There was some kind of invisible barrier. She looked down to find a border of salt. She heard laughing, so she quickly zoomed inside.

"Nik, there's a border of salt outside. We can't leave." Rebekah said.

"Damn it!" Klaus threw a table. Then they heard one of the hunters say,

"There's no one at the Salvatore Boarding house."

"Doesn't matter, once we burn these originals here, all the vampires in the world will die as well. They can run all they want." Another said.

Klaus and Rebekah look at each other. They knew what they had to do. Quietly they walked to the basement to the trapdoor that led to the underground tunnels. They climbed in and shut the door behind them. They were far into the woods when they saw the Mikaelson mansion burn to the ground.

"Well, I guess now that they think that the originals are dead, they'll leave town soon." Rebekah said.

"I guess so. We'll just have to wait and see." Klaus said.

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