Hi everyone! Yes, I found time to update. This is part one of this set of chapters. I love suspense, so there's warnings at the end. But unveiling the wonderful wedding of Caroline & Klaus. Thank you so much to everyone who has subscribed, and everyone who has posted comments to me! I love hearing feedback of what you guys want to happen next. Thank you for all the support, and thank you to my beta: Callie. Couldn't have mustered out this chapter without her help. :D xo

Wedding day;

Elena turned her body over, gazing at the large window that invited in the sun. Today her best friend was getting married. It was a first for Elena to go to a wedding where she stood as maid of honor. She looked over at a sleeping Caroline, left over from the extravagant bachelorette party. They had been friends for a very long time, and knowing things would be different was tough for Elena. She sighed, making her way to the bathroom to wipe the sleep out of her eyes. Today was going to be a very busy day. "Morning, Elena." Caroline greeted sweetly to her best friend, who was still gazing in the mirror.

"Oh good morning, Caroline, are you excited for today?" Elena asked, trying to perk up as best as she could. The slump feeling Elena had slipped into was deep, but she tried her best to put on a smile for Caroline, and get over the heartache she was feeling.

"I am beyond excited, I'm so glad you're my maid of honor. I promise we are going to have so much fun."

"Do you have any last minute preparations to complete?" Elena questioned, brushing her hair, then putting it smoothly in a bun.

"Not really, just the basics, I guess." Caroline answered propping herself against the bathroom counter.

Elena nodded, continuing to brush her teeth. "Well, let's get started. We have all day." It was also a constant reminder this was going to be a very long day.

Caroline was ecstatic, quickly rushing into the bedroom and getting ready. Elena popped her head out of the bathroom after she was finished, and waited for Caroline by the door. Caroline grabbed her keys, "I'll drive!"

Later that day, Caroline and Elena made their way to the venue. It was still being decorated, but it was almost complete. People were starting to pile in one by one. Caroline parked in the back of the venue, and hurried in with Elena. "So what's first?" Elena questioned.

"Oh, just hair and makeup, thankfully I don't have to wait that long before the ceremony."

Her hair was curled as it fell gently on her shoulders, and her dress had been tailored. Elena glanced out the window, waiting for the hair stylist to finish Caroline's unique hair choice. She smiled, watching her best friend's smile grow into a glowing nature. "I can't believe it's finally here." Caroline grinned. She was full of life today. It was a gorgeous day, full of white and purple flowers, decorative pieces everywhere, and smiling faces.

"I love you, Elena. Thank you for being there for me, and being my maid of honor, I couldn't have done it without you."

Elena smiled, and hugged her friend. "You look beautiful, Caroline, and you are so happy because of Klaus. He makes you so happy. I'm so glad that someone is taking care of my best friend the way she should be treated."

"I'm going to go talk to some of our friends, I'll be back soon." Elena said releasing the hug as Caroline barely began to cry. "No, no, no. Don't cry. You are happy, Caroline. It's okay." She smiled with a nod.

"You're right, Lena. I'm just so glad."

"I know, Care," Elena smiled as more friends entered the room to view Caroline. "I'll be back, I promise."

Elena walked into the large room, overlooking the wonderful river and the bright lights all around. It was breathtaking. She began to people-watch. There were friends and family she knew because of Caroline, people who worked with her, and Klaus' family. Elena sighed though, viewing the couples who were so in love with each other. She kept thinking about Damon; where he was, was he thinking about her, and if he was busy.

Finally breaking her daydream of Damon away, Elena took a seat in the middle of the aisle, with some old friends of Caroline's, and dozed off in a fantasy land only listening to bits and pieces of the conversations going on.

Damon

"Salvatore! It's nice to see you again," Dean smiled.

Damon grinned and blushed slightly. "I have plans, I need to be at. You know what that's like…"

Dean shrugged, "Is it a person or the importance of your work, Mr. Salvatore?"

Damon chuckled, "You know me well, Dean. Most people don't. To answer your question it's the importance of someone."

His pilot smiled with a short nod. "It always comes down to the love of a woman, right? This is a first for you, Salvatore."

"I've had a lot of firsts lately. I'm a little late…"

Damon found himself getting off of his jet, and tying his tie to perfection. Damon had never been one to run after a girl. He had always been stubborn, and today wasn't any different. The only thing different was the fact he was doing something to make someone else happy. His black Audi was waiting for him at the airport's parking lot. He was checking his phone frequently for an update or a text from Elena.

Damon dug in his tuxedo's jacket to find the invitation crumbled up, remembering the Hudson Terrace by heart. A good thing was, he knew New York like the back of his hand. It was his playground, and it always had been in his professional life. He quickly ran up to the door, hoping he wasn't too late. Weddings always dragged on, right? They always ran late too. His voice echoed back to him. It was his idea to convince himself he wasn't too late. Damon Salvatore was not going to be late.

There were plenty of people around, and thankfully no one noticed him. His smile was bright, noticing how people were filing into the venue for the wedding. He made his way carefully and quietly to join them. He searched the crowd for a familiar face, not seeing the one that was right. Damon sighed, wondering if she had arrived.

He poked his head ,once again, around the groups of people, finally finding the familiar back of the girl he was looking for. Damon walks over, as she's busily talking to a crowd of people. He smiles. "Is this seat taken?" he asked, walking into the row.

She glanced up, her eyes were full of surprise. He could tell she was absolutely speechless of his surprise arrival. Soon after, she turned her whole body around to face him, forgetting the others surrounding her. Elena was frozen, but Damon grinned. "How are you doing, Miss Gilbert?" he questioned, as he sat down next to her gently.

"I missed you, so I'm great," she grinned breathlessly. She was, for once, dumbfounded.

"I missed you too, Elena, and you look stunning if it isn't obvious," he complimented her genuinely.

She smiled, and Elena hadn't smiled in a very long time like this. "So are you in the wedding?" he inquired.

Elena nodded sweetly, as she watched Damon place his hand on her knee, "Maid of honor." She remained seated looking deep into his eyes. "I can't believe you are here."

"I hoped I would make it on time…" He whispered in the softest tone to her.

He looked down at the gift he had grasped to his hand. "I brought a gift," Damon chuckled, changing the subject as their eyes were still staring.

She grinned, completely getting lost in what she was doing, but was knocked back to reality seeing how she needed to get ready with the other girls. "You're not leaving right? I have to get ready for the wedding."

He shook his head and smiled, looking up at Elena as she stood up. "I'm not leaving."

"I'll come find you when the wedding is finished," she grinned. He nodded, moving to another seat.

"I'll be here, oh and Elena?"

"Yes?" She turned back and saw him relaxed, placing his arm on the back of the bench, and crossing right leg over his left.

"I love the way you look tonight."

Elena made her way to the back of the large room, looking for the other bridemaids and Caroline. "Caroline!" Elena said rushing to her with a big smile.

"Hi!" Caroline smiled as everyone gazed at her dress and how beautiful Caroline looked. "How do I look?!" Caroline twirled around in her long white dress.

"You look amazing, Caroline, Klaus is going to be so surprised." Elena giggled, and then proceeded to hug her best friend. Quickly, they began to pass around small bouquets for each bridesmaid, one for Elena, and one large one for Caroline.

"Ready, Care?" Elena smiled, standing by her best friend.

Caroline nodded, hearing the familiar Canon in D play. As the large doors opened, everyone stood to face the back of the room. One by one, each girl walked to the pace of the music down the aisle. It was Elena's turn. The music became sweeter. Elena breathed, and walked down the aisle, but felt her eyes trail over to Damon. He glanced into her eyes, making her blush. She made her way up to the large stage, standing in her assigned spot, and put her eyes back on Damon.

She caught his wink, and she smiled.

Caroline made her way down the aisle with her Father, as everyone watched Klaus' expression. He was full of glee, and they both seemed connected. As she reached the stairs, the music stopped on cue as she turned to face Klaus. "Take care of her, Niklaus," her father whispered to Klaus.

With a grin upon his face, Klaus nodded and shook her father's hand, leading Caroline up the stairs.

The minister cleared his throat, and began to speak, welcoming everyone to the wedding. "Friends, we have come today at the invitation of Caroline and Niklaus to share in the joy of their wedding. This outward celebration we shall see and hear is an expression of the inner love and devotion they have in their hearts."

As they began the vows, Elena found herself lost in a daydream, as the minister spoke again. "Do you, Caroline Michelle Forbes, take this man, Niklaus Edward Mikaelson as your husband, to love him and to honor him, to nurture, serve and support him, in times of joy and in times of difficulty? Do you promise to remain by his side regardless of what trouble befalls you, and in the presence of temptation to forsake this love, do you promise to remain steadfast and true? Do you promise with all your heart and soul to honor this vow till death do you part? If so, answer now, 'I do.'"

Caroline grinned and whispered sweetly, "I do."

Klaus repeated the same phrase, and said "I do."

"By the power invested in me and the state of New York, I now present Mr. and Mrs. Niklaus Mikaelson. You may kiss your bride." Caroline handed the bouquet to Elena, and turned to Klaus, who gently lifted her veil and kissed her on the lips.

Everyone from the stage, exited to the other part of the venue for the reception, but Elena, Caroline, and Klaus made their way to the back first.

"Damon's still out there, I gotta go see him!" Elena smiled rushing pass Caroline.

"Don't forget about the reception, Elena!" Caroline reminded her, kissing Klaus again.

"I won't! I'll be back!" As Elena flew past everyone, looking for an exit, she was caught by a grasp around her arm. It was tight and not the familiar grasp she grew to love.

Elena was startled, but soon her eyes met the source. "Oh my god, please, let me go. Not now!" Elena screamed in a frightened tone.

He smirked at her, and shoved her into the nearby escape exit. She was shoved against the wall, and her hands were placed behind her back. Her wrists were quickly tied with ropes, as she tried her best to fight it-her demon from the past.

"Please, please, let me go!" Elena begged. She was completely petrified.

"No. After what you did to me, I'm never letting you go," the dark voice whispered softly against her ear as a piece of cloth was tied around her mouth.

He grabs her and carried her down the stairs to a small room, locking the door behind him. His eyes were full of darkness and vengeance. It unnerved Elena of what his actions were going to lead up to being. "Revenge is sweet. He came back for you, and he's waiting. He's waiting for Elena to come back. But you know what we are going to do? We're going to make him wait, until there's no more time. So you'll never get that dance with him, or that kiss you've been waiting for," he whispered to her.

She groaned and tried her best to break free. The fear settled in, as he began to tie her to the chair he had set in the middle of the small, deserted room. Then he pinned her wrists behind her back, making it impossible for her to escape. Flashbacks of the rape attempt came toward her like a speeding bullet. Would it be a successful attempt this time? Now it was more fearful, the agonizing thought that Damon thought he was stood up, and the thought that he still might be in the building. She squirmed in agony, of the ropes burning her wrists from how tight they were.

"This is so much fun...and he has no idea where you are. So I have you all to myself now. Lucky me." She fought the gag off from around her mouth.

"You're a fighter. This makes it more interesting. Care to say something?"

Elena growled. "Let me go; this isn't right. Why are you here? This is Caroline's day. You're ruining it!" She spat, fighting back.

"Oh Elena- silly girl, you are trying so hard to make this right. I'm not letting go," he cooed running his hand down her leg, as she jerked.

"I didn't do anything to you. Why are you holding this against me?" she muttered through her teeth.

"Because, I always get what I want, Elena. Always…"

Cliffhangerr ; ) & most of you were asking for it, it's been my plan all this time: the return of Damon. How long will he stay, and will he find Elena in time? I love love cliffhangers. Reviews are love. I'll update ASAP. xo & i love you all!