A/N: Thank you once again to all who loved the story so far. Sorry to those who were expecting the 'baby' early on, it will happen, probably in the next two to three chapters, but not yet.

To ZodiacsKlaroline, thanks for agreeing with me, will take note of your suggestion in the next few chapters. Also for the suggestion on new AU story, let me get this story 3/4th of the way before I start a new one first.

Sorry if others find Klaus a bit OCC, but as the story progresses he will more the 'Klaus' we are used to, it's a story that is emotions-centric so it's necessarily OCC.

As I had previously said, I want to give Caroline time to mature and understand the world she will be encountering. While she slowly and steadily falls in love, she also finds herself and grows into her role as Queen and Mate of the most powerful being on earth, no small task for anyone.

I love the characters in this story, unfortunately they don't belong to me.

Happy reading everyone!

The Original Sin

Chapter 6

"Good Morning Caroline," Elijah greeted her as she approached the kitchen to get some coffee and blood.

"Hi, I haven't seen you much lately, you've been busy." Caroline asked.

Elijah smiled, "yes, I just have to make sure the vampires and witches are behaving. Except for one or two incidents, the Quarter has been relatively quiet."

Caroline smiled back, "well that's nice to know. I'm sure Klaus will be pleased, he's still sleeping surprisingly."

Elijah stood up folding his paper, "he needs it, after all that has happened in the last few weeks." Elijah started to walk out of the kitchen, before Caroline spoke again to stop his progress, "I'm sorry about Rebekah, I know you would have liked it better if she wouldn't have had to leave."

He slowly turned back to Caroline, "Yes, I would have wanted to have Rebekah here, all my siblings, all of us together. But you can't always have what you want, even if you're an Original," Elijah smiled a little, "I'm pleased that you are giving my brother a chance, my brother deserves happiness with the woman he loves. It will give him some peace amongst the chaos around him."

Caroline blushed at the insinuation, "when he's opened up and vulnerable, it's impossible not to fall in love with him."

As Elijah walked out of the Kitchen, he recalled the conversation he had with Rebekah as he followed her outside the study before she left.

"The last time when we were all trapped in the cemetery, I thought for sure he was going to murder me, but he changed his mind. Maybe there's still a shred of humanity left inside of him," Rebekah had told him.

Elijah nodded, "deep deep down inside," he held the shoulders of his sister, "are you really sure you want to do this, we can still reason with him."

Rebekah smiled, "brother, always trying to right everything. I've gone a little too far this time. I actually admitted to him I wanted Father to kill him, maybe a little. That's what really set him off. I don't know what I was really thinking."

Elijah shook his head, "Rebekah I hope you will use this time away wisely to also reflect on how your brother has loved you above all of us, he expects more of you than any of us, even above me."

Rebekah teared up, "I know, we are the two most alike, we both fear the same things, fear of being unloved, rejected, of being alone forever. I'm really happy that Caroline is here, she is good for him, he deserves happiness, he deserves to be loved."

Wiping the tears from his sisters' face, "and Marcel, what about him?"

Rebekah exhaled, "he decided to stay, he still has to care for Davina, it's important to him," stepping away from her brother, "that's one thing I'm doing, I don't want anyone to chose a side. I want us to all be on the same side." Rebekah looked at her brother as if she was trying to memorize every line of his face, "I will miss you brother, as I will miss Niklaus too, goodbye."

"It's time you show your face, brother. It has been three weeks already." Elijah tried to convince his brother to step out of the Manor to attend to the supernatural business.

"Tonight, it will happen. I want Marcel and the daywalkers in the courtyard by nightfall," Klaus responded.

Elijah eyed his brother, "what do you plan to do with Marcel?"

Klaus smirked, "what he deserves, do not trouble yourself brother."

Elijah raised an eyebrow, "and Caroline, will she be joining us?"

Klaus solemnly answered, "no secrets, that's what we agreed on."

Elijah's eyes widened at this before he recovered and said, "as it should be between the two of you. I'm proud of you brother."

As Klaus and Caroline arrived at the courtyard, Caroline looked around a little intimidated by the what she was seeing, not used to so many vampires in one place. Mystical Falls and The French Quarter are definitely not the same place, if she were to stand beside Klaus as she had promised herself, she should get used to this eventually. She knew she did not have the luxury of time on her hands, she was in the middle of a war, she chose her side, now she needed to take her rightful place.

It was a good thing Klaus had his hand firmly clasping hers, giving her the confidence she needed as they walked in the middle of the courtyard amongst the whispered and not so whispered words she heard. Some of them where talking about Klaus and Marcel, obviously they were aware of the conflict between the two and speculated about what was to happen. But most of them were talking about her, asking who she was and why was Klaus holding her hand. Since Klaus expression and stance was all business, they didn't know exactly what role she would play later on. She noticed eye contact between a dark skinned guy with wild hair and a fair skinned man, after that Klaus abruptly stopped in his tracks.

Another dark skinned man stood in front of Klaus, "I'm here, as was commanded, in front of almost every vampire in the Quarter. Do what you will with me." The dark skinned vampire was looking at Klaus without fear but with what looked like a tinge of regret. While his attention was on Klaus he found himself sneaking glances at the unknown woman beside him, he knew her name was Caroline, Rebekah had shared that much with him as they were saying their goodbyes to one another. The other thing he had remembered Rebekah sharing was that if he were given the opportunity, he should protect the woman with Klaus who apparently was like a sister to Rebekah. It was confusing for Marcel when Rebekah had said that knowing what a tight, close-knit circle the Mikaelsons were, out of nowhere this woman appeared and Klaus, it appeared was also tightly safeguarding the woman by keeping her very close to him.

After Marcel spoke, Klaus looked at him for a few seconds before walking past him while still holding the hand of Caroline. Marcel frowned as he saw Klaus and the woman reach the stairs, walk up and pause at the balcony overlooking the courtyards. He was suddenly struck by a hard object that sent him flying across the yard, when he tried to stand up a second later, he saw Elijah walking toward him and when they were almost face to face Elijah looked him in the eye and said, "I will spare you this once only as an act of kindness for my sister, however I do not want to see your face ever again. You are hereby banished from the Quarter immediately."

Marcel looked away before looking back to Elijah, "what about Davina?"

"She will be staying with my family, go, now!" Elijah finished as Marcel flashed away from the yard. Taking a few more steps to the middle of the yard, Elijah glanced up to his brother who gave him a small nod before turning away to escort Caroline inside the Mansion.

"What is this place?" Caroline asked Klaus as she inspected the interior of the Mansion.

This was our original home in New Orleans, before Mikael found us and we have to leave. Marcel took this as his among other things, but now it belongs to me, to my family. I hope you will like it here, this is where I rule," smiling as he approached her to touch her cheek, "where 'we' will rule."

Caroline smiled shyly as she touch the hand that was still on her cheek, "so will you give me the grand tour?" before she flashed away hoping Klaus would follow her for a game of hide and seek, she thought she needed to distract him from what seemed like a painful event earlier.

Klaus had finally 'caught' Caroline, more like given in to her game for about ten minutes before he finally picked her up and flashed her to a section of the Mansion, he had explained that just like in the Plantation Manor where they had been staying with his siblings, he had his own wing here in the Mansion, the right wing was almost identical to his wing in the Manor, just larger, much, much larger. Klaus had taken her hand and walked her to a room that he said he had also designed for her. She wobbled a little, overwhelmed once again by the fact that even here in the grand mansion, he had thought about her and their future together. All she could do was wrap her hands around Klaus' neck and join her lips with his, the kiss was slow, as if they had all the time in the world. The tender kiss was just as meaningful to them as were the passionate kisses they had shared, maybe more. This kiss signaled a new chapter in their relationship, a step that moved them to the next stage, not quite lovers yet but committed individuals who promise each other an everlasting future together. Now that she had been showcased although not quite officially introduced to the supernatural world in New Orleans, people now knew she existed, wondered who she was in the lives of the Mikaelson and more importantly what role she would play in this ever unfolding saga.

An hour later Elijah appeared at the study which was where Klaus and Caroline settled as they waited for Elijah who had arrived with a young girl. Klaus had been relaxed with her as they had been seated beside each other on the couch but as soon as he saw the girl, he tensed.

"Davina, glad to see you alive, I trust you have been completely rested," smirking as he said this, "now as no doubt Elijah has explained to you, you shall be staying here with my family, sadly my sister had to leave, 'to find herself', her very words, however you shall not be lacking of female company, you will have an old and dear friend to keep you company, Caroline." Looking at Caroline, "love, meet the young and obstinate witch, Davina Clair."

Standing up he took Caroline's hand, "now it has been a long day, let us all retire for the night. Brother, please show the witch to her room, we will talk tomorrow," before walking out of the study with Caroline. Still holding her hand, Klaus told her she also had a complete wardrobe in her room in this house. So she could do what she needed to do, he gave her a quick kiss on the lips before she went inside her room.

Unknown to them, Genevieve was actually lurking outside the Mikaelson Mansion, she was working with a couple of witches. With Celeste gone, she appointed herself as head of the witches, at least among those who followed her. Her immediate goal was to get Davina away from the Mikaelson's protection. She was aware of Rebekah's departure and of Marcel's apparent exile from the Quarter. As she retreated, her thoughts were on two things, first was to use the next few days to recruit vampires who were still distressed by the banishment of Marcel and second to find out the identity of the woman who was with the Mikaelsons.

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