Hey Everyone! Thank-you for your reviews and thoughts. LOVE THEM! I know the idea of hunters thinking about burning the originals was dense. Lol! I don't know what I was thinking. I tried to fix it in this chapter and hopefully it will make more sense. Also, the last chapter was kind of fast in terms of events. It's just that I needed certain events over and done with but now we return to our regular pace. Anyways, please continue to give me your tips! :) Here is my next chapter! M content written in italics.

Present times

Klaus and Rebekah walked through the forest keeping an eye out for any kind of movement. All their treasured items that they had kept for centuries had already been moved out; the mansion was only a building which had now burned to the ground.

"Those hunters were thick to think that they could kill us by burning us in the house." Rebekah said. Klaus laughed.

"I guess they didn't do all their homework. However, they knew we can only be killed by a white oak stake and the fact that killing us would kill our whole line of vampires, but that's about it. I assume they weren't part of The Five."

They remained quiet for a while as they continued to walk through the forest.

"It's so strange. I mean look at how everything's changed. Before, everything revolved around Elena. But now that Stefan and Caroline are gone, the circumstances have changed in such a way no one could have ever imagined." Rebekah said. Klaus remained quiet. He still wasn't able to get over the fact that Caroline was no longer around. Her light will never be there to brighten his dark world. "Nik at least say something." Rebekah said.

"Say what?" Klaus said. He wasn't the type to talk about his feelings and Rebekah knew that all too well.

"I know how you felt about her." Rebekah said. He knew that she wanted him to say something but he couldn't. He had been like this since he was human.

"Leave it Bekah." Klaus said. He couldn't talk about it, just couldn't. Now there was only darkness in his world.

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Back to the Past

Everyone was seated around the fire pit. All the brothers knew why Stefan was there waiting for Mikael. Ester sat beside Finn doing embroidery on a cloth. She looked around at everyone, but no one said a word. The atmosphere was tense; there was no telling what was going to happen. Caroline and Rebekah sat together hand in hand.

"Rebekah, calm down and breathe. Everything will work out." Caroline whispered. Rebekah let out a long held breath and bit on her lip. She looked like she would start to hyperventilate soon.

Mikael came home and looked at everyone quietly sitting around the fire pit. He went into the house to wash up for dinner. Caroline could tell Rebekah was starting to panic even more. Her hands became clammy and she was becoming pale. Caroline nudged her and gestured towards Stefan who signaled her to calm down; Rebekah nodded and took another deep breath. Mikael came and sat down with his family. Stefan got up, walked towards Mikael and sat down beside him.

"Stefan, did not know you were joining us for dinner tonight." Mikael said.

"Mikael. I came here to talk to you about something. Actually, to ask you something." Stefan said slowly.

There was complete silence. It was as if everything froze. Caroline could sense the fear and anxiety in the atmosphere. She looked towards Nik, but his eyes were fixed on Mikael and Stefan.

"Go ahead." Mikael said as he looked at Stefan. Stefan swallowed and then took a deep breath.

"I would like to ask you for your daughter, Rebekah's hand in marriage. I promise to love her and take care of her for the rest of our lives. I ask for your blessings to marry her." Stefan said confidently intently looking at Mikael.

Caroline closely watched Mikael. Many emotions shadowed his face, joy, fear and anger. Mikael recomposed his face. He stood up and walked into the shed beside the house. Everyone looked at each other wondering what he was going to do. A moment later, Mikael walked out with two swords in his hands. Stefan stood up. Mikael came up to him and threw a sword at him.

"If you defeat me, you will have my blessing to marry my daughter. Otherwise, this will be the last day of your life." Mikael said. "Draw your sword, boy."

Mikael rose his sword attacking, Stefan swiftly blocked it. A deafening sound arose from the swords clashing. Stefan moved a few steps back. Mikael rapidly moved his sword attacking continuously, one blow after another. Stefan efficiently blocked every single one. Mikael jumped onto the log and ran towards the end where Stefan was standing. Stefan stood there ready for his attack holding the sword with both hand and as Mikael attack blocked and pushed back throwing off Mikael. Mikael quickly regained his balance. Caroline held her breath as the swords clung and scrapped against each other. Mikael was definitely way more experienced than Nik. Mikael's sword scraped Stefan's arm. Stefan stepped back and held onto his arm as blood trickled down it.

"Stefan!" Caroline called and was about to run to him when someone grabbed her from behind.

"He'll be fine love, trust me." Nik said. Caroline looked back at him into his calming blue eyes. She saw that he was even holding onto Rebekah who had tears falling down her cheeks. Caroline calmed down and held onto Rebekah and Nik's hand as they watched the duel.

Stefan quickly held onto the end of his sleeve and attacked. He was on a streak and this time Mikael was trying to block every attack. Stefan hit Mikael's sword hard and then twirled it. Mikael's sword fell out of his hand and onto the ground. Stefan stood there with his sword pointed at Mikael's neck. Mikael slowly raised both of his hands in defeat.

"Do I have your blessings?" Stefan said breathing heavily. He still had his sword pointed to Mikael's neck.

"Yes." Mikael said. Stefan slowly lowered his sword. It was over. Mikael shook his hand and embraced Stefan. Ester came and hugged Stefan and Rebekah.

"This calls for a feast." Mikael said. Rebekah ran to her father and hugged him.

Caroline ran to Stefan and hugged him.

"You did it!" She said. Stefan smiled as he hugged her back. He looked at Rebekah and smiled. Rebekah smiled through her teary eyes.

"Hooray!" Kol and Henrik cheered and ran over to Stefan. Kol patted him on the back and Henrik hugged him.

Finn and Elijah came and shook Stefan's hand congratulating him. Nik shook his hand and hugged him.

"Well done mate!" Nik said.

"Thanks!" Stefan said smiling.

The family ate dinner and Ester had quickly made some sweet pudding for the occasion. Rebekah bandaged Stefan's arm to help it heal. Caroline walked into the house to get more soup when she was pulled to the side and pinned to the wall.

"Nik!" Caroline said.

"What sweetheart?" He said as he smirked. He kissed her neck and shoulders. Caroline let out a slow moan. He brought his lips to hers. Caroline slowly pulled away.

"Nik, someone could walk in on us!" Caroline whispered.

"I think they are too busy thinking about the upcoming wedding." Nik said and kissed her again. Caroline's mouth parted and their tongues entwined.

"Well, well well. Should we announce you too as well?" Kol laughed. Caroline gasped and pulled away from Nik.

"Kol. Why are you here?" Nik said furiously as he kept his hands around Caroline.

"Well my darling friend went to get some more soup. But she was taking so long I came to see if she needed help." Kol smirked. "Little did I know what I would find."

"I should go get the soup." Caroline said and looked at Nik. She could tell he was upset. No wonder Kol was going to get daggered later on. She got the pail that was hanging over the fire place and walked past the brothers. She heard an "ouch" behind her. Nik must have hit Kol. Caroline saw Kol walk out while he rubbed his arm. He winked at Caroline and sat down beside Stefan. Now that Mikael had approved there was so much to do. But Caroline wasn't sure how weddings were done here so she went and sat beside Ester.

"Ester, I had some questions about the wedding." Caroline said.

"Go ahead sweetheart." Ester encouraged.

"Well, Stefan and I don't know much about wedding ceremonies since we travelled a lot." Caroline said.

"Do not worry Caroline. Let me tell you how it will happen." Ester explained all the rituals for the wedding ceremony. It was way different compared to the twenty-first century and it was going to be a week long wedding.

After dinner, Mikael announced that the wedding will take place a month later.

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The next morning, Caroline and Rebekah started their planning for the wedding. It was Caroline's second nature to plan events. If she had to show her resume, she would not be denied the job. She planned school dances, parties and the Miss Mystic Falls pageant.

"Where should we have the wedding ceremony?" Caroline asked.

"How about that clearing near the lake?" Rebekah suggested.

"That will be perfect! It will be beautiful with the water and scenery. But are you sure you do not want to do the meadow?" Caroline teased.

"Caroline!" Rebekah said and blushed.

"Okay then, that is settled. I was thinking you can wear a silky light pink dress on the actual day of the wedding ceremony." Caroline said.

"Okay, what about Stefan?" Rebekah asked as she looked at her other dresses.

"Do not worry Rebekah; I will coordinate his outfits with yours." Caroline said. "Also I was thinking that I'll get Nik to sketch parts of the wedding as keep sake."

"Perfect, and Mother will decide the feast for each day." Rebekah said.

"What about inviting the guests?" Caroline asked.

"Leave that to Father." Rebekah said.

The girls continued to discuss the wedding arrangement through the weeks. As the wedding week drew nearer Caroline became busy with details. Rebekah's favourite flowers were used to decorate the ceremony stage and the logs were supposed to be placed in front for seating the guests. All the Mikaelson brothers helped with moving the logs into their proper place. Also some girls from the village helped her with other details. She had all of Stefan's outfits ready for each night. Caroline stood near the wedding 'venue' doing a last minute check when these hands came around her waist. She knew exactly who it was so she turned around and placed her arms around him.

"It has been so hard to get a hold of you, love." Nik said, his deep blue eyes looking down at her.

"I know, but with this wedding coming up, there is so much work." Caroline said. "Which reminds me, can you sketch pictures of the wedding for Rebekah and Stefan's keepsake?"

"I will do whatever you want me to do." Nik said as he slowly touched her lips with his. He touched her top lip and then the bottom one. Caroline kissed him back for a while but then pulled away.

"Nik there is so much to do still." She said and started walking to a log to fix the decoration.

"Huff. You barely have time for me anymore." He said annoyed. Caroline smirked and then rolled her eyes.

"Nik, we are both busy. There is still work being done on the bridge and I have a wedding to plan." Caroline said. She walked back to him and pecked him on the lips. "Now back to work."

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The wedding week had finally come and everything was perfectly planned. One the first day, according to tradition, the groom's family gave the bride's family two payments. Rebekah stood beside Kol and Nik behind her parents. The families stood in front of each other. It was just Stefan and Caroline and some of the villagers across from them. Caroline had a set of bags in her hands. A man made announcements for the formality of the ceremony.

"The first is to be given to the bride's family for guardianship of the bride."

Stefan handed the first bag to Mikael.

"The second is to be given to insure virginity of the bride."

This made Rebekah smile, little did they know. Stefan handed the second bag to Mikael and then looked at her. She winked at him. Caroline saw their exchange and rolled her eyes. She knew what Caroline was thinking. The exchange was followed by a grand feast. There were so many people from the village and the atmosphere was almost like the festival.

On the second day there was another payment done. This time it was from the bride's family to the groom's family. Mikael handed Stefan a heavy velvet bag.

"This payment is given for the welfare and prosperous life for the to-be wed." the man announced.

The days went by as there was feast after feast. All the Mikaelsons, Stefan and Caroline were busy hosting.

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Finally it was the day of the wedding ceremony. Stefan put on his wedding ceremony attire. He fixed the white leather belt around his torso. He had a sword hung on one side and tamed his long hair back. There was a knock on the door.

"Stefan." Caroline called through the door.

"Come in." Stefan said.

"Are you ready?" Caroline asked as she opened the door and walked in. She was wearing a light emerald colour dress. Her head had a braid band in middle and it was put the side. She was wearing a cream colour flower on the right side of her head.

"I think so." Stefan said as he fixed the button on his silky cream shirt.

"You look perfect." Caroline said as she brushed something off his shoulders.

"You look great. Just like the groom's sister." Stefan said and then remained quiet for a moment. "I never thought I would actually see this day except when..." Stefan finished. Caroline smiled.

"When you were with Elena." Caroline finished his sentence. He didn't feel anything for Elena anymore but right now he just missed one person he thought he wouldn't miss. "I wish Damon were here." He said after awhile. He was his only family but now there was Caroline too. She was his sister now.

"I understand but not to fear your new, I mean couple of months, sister is here." Caroline said as tried lighten the mood. Stefan laughed.

"You're not having cold feet, are you?" Caroline asked.

"No." Stefan said.

"Good because Mikael would kill both of us, if you bailed."

Stefan laughed. "Let's go, or we'll be late."

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Stefan stood at the platform as he waited for Rebekah. Rebekah walked in with Mikael. She looked gorgeous in the beautiful silky light pink dress. There were full sleeves and it fit her perfectly. Her hair was done with a braided tiara with small flowers and the rest of her hair fell down her back in waves. She carried a bouquet of bright pink flowers in her hand. Stefan smiled as he saw her come in and she smiled back. Once they reached the wedding platform, Mikael placed Rebekah's hand in Stefan's and took a seat beside Ester. Caroline got up and took Rebekah's bouquet and the wedding ceremony began.

First, Rebekah gave Stefan a torc, which was a traditional open-ended neck ring. Then Stefan entrusted his sword into Rebekah's hand to symbolize the birth of their first son. At the end the couple ate oatcake and shared a drink of mead from a horn. The wedding ceremony was over and everyone cheered for the newly wedded couple.

The day was eventful as everyone congratulated the couple and gave gifts. There was a massive feast followed by dancing. Stefan danced with Rebekah and then with Caroline. Rebekah in turn danced with all of her brothers. Finally Caroline danced with Nik.

"Finally, I get to hold you in my arms, sweetheart." Nik said. Caroline smiled.

"Yes you do." She said. Nik pulled her away from the crowd. They started to walk down the path until someone called her.

"Caroline. My dear, would you be so kind to join me?" Mikael said. He was standing beside a young guy around Nik's age. Nik didn't go with her. She walked to Mikael. "This is James. He is the son of a friend of mine."

"Hello." Caroline greeted.

"Hello my lady." James took her hand and kissed it.

"Caroline, I still have to talk to Stefan however; I wanted you to meet James first." Mikael said.

"I…" Caroline started but was cut off by James.

"I have brought you something." He said pulling something out of his pocket. He took Caroline's hand and placed a silver bracelet on it. Of course, this had to benefit Mikael in some way.

"How wonderful! Now excuse me, I have some business to attend to." Mikael said and left.

Caroline saw Nik walk away in fury.

"Excuse me." Caroline said and ran after Nik.

"Nik!" Caroline called but he didn't stop. "Nik stop!"

"Go away Caroline." He said as he continued to walk. She caught up to him and stood in his path. "What is the matter with you? What does it take to make you go away?" He said to her and walked around her.

"I love you Nik." Caroline said. She stood where he left her. Nik stopped in his tract. He turned around and looked at her. She walked up to him and looked into his brilliant blue eyes. "Don't leave me."

"Well I don't love you." He said as he looked away and started to walk away again. She felt hurt as if something pierced her heart and left it there bleeding. He was lying and she wasn't going to give up on him. She quickened her pace and stood in front of him again. She placed her hands on either side of his face and looked into his eyes.

"What a terrible liar. I know you feel like I do. Tell me you don't want to be around me. Tell me you don't feel your heart swell whenever you are in my arms. Tell me you don't feel that burning inside whenever you are around me. Tell me you never want to see me again." She said.

Nik grabbed her hand and showed her the silver bracelet. "I don't think I can ever give you anything like this."

"You think I care about James's gift?" Caroline said.

"Were you not the one to tell Stefan that he had to earn Rebekah? How could you view me any different? You have a better future with him Caroline." Nik said. Caroline was frustrated.

"Nik I know you are capable of giving me way more than that James. Nik I love you and I believe in you. I don't need any kind of gift." Caroline said as she took off the bracelet.

"Caroline, I am wrong for you." He whispered.

"I don't care." She said as her lips ghosted over his.

He looked into her eyes, his blazing with desire. He takes her hand and pulled her into a small abandoned cabin. He pushed her against the wall and grabbed her lips with his. His hands travelled down her sides and he picked her up. She wrapped her legs around his torso and he kissed her passionately. He carried her near the fireplace and put her down on the pile of hay. He caressed her cheeks, golden in the light of the fire. Caroline leaned up and captured his lips with hers. He trailed kisses down her neck. Caroline's breath quickened. Nik brought his lips back up to hers and pulled away. She grabbed a hold of his shirt and pulled him back to her.

"Are you sure?" Nik said. Caroline nodded.

He undid the string on the front of her dress and slid the dress down to expose her breast. He sucked on one and flicked it with his tongue and did the same to the other. He slipped a hand under a dress sliding it up her leg. Caroline moaned as he got closer to her core. She pulled him back and kissed him. She slid her hands under his shirt feeling his chiseled chest and removed his shirt revealing his perfect built. She placed kisses down his chest. He slipped her dress off leaving her bare in front of him. She felt self-conscious and her cheeks tinted red.

"You are perfect, love." He whispered and peppered kisses down her front.

She undoes his pants and his pushed into her. She gasped. He kissed her lips as they moved together. The feeling was amazing. He pleasured her in ways she had never experienced before. Caroline moaned as the paced quickened. They finally reached their peaks simultaneously. He kissed her and then lied down beside her. She rested her head on his chest.

"I love you Caroline." Nik said. She smiled.

"I love you too." And they drifted off to sleep.

Finally Hot Hay Sex! Whoot! Whoot! :D Lol! I did some research on Viking weddings and tried to incorporate it in the best I can. Please leave you reviews! :) I love to read what you guys think! :)