Author's Note: Glad to read I got mostly positive feedback for the turn in the story. I'm sorry for the time lapse since my last update, life caught up with me and I lost my muse for awhile. I didn't want to force words just to get this chapter done. I waited for inspiration so words can once again flow from my imagination.
I promised to thank a few who have continued to inspire me with messages and comments, lifting my spirits when I sometimes find myself in a conundrum on how to go on with this heavy story line. So shout-outs to: twotoe, AvalonTheLadyKiller, Klaroline17Delena17, HotHybridSex, blueberry55, and everyone else who gave inputs on who they would want to return as Vamps in the next chapter. It's nice to get insight on who are the characters we all now route for given the way the writers of TVD have chosen to handle characterizations on some who use to be lovable and livable in the past Seasons, we know who they are (wink).
I included some story lines of some TVD characters in this chapter. After all they are all on the Other Side. However, I have yet to decide who will be resurrected. That will be for the next chapter. Have to sleep on that for a few.
As usual, I do not own the characters from TVD/TO, they and the series belong to CW. However, the direction the story in taking is mine, if you love it (leave a comment), if you don't (well I can't win you all).
Enough of my A/N, read on shippers!
Original Sin
Chapter 18
***Previous Chapter 17 Excerpt***
Esther and Ayanna both started the same way, "the cross-over will happen during the full-moon. A coven of witches shall he circled around a determined sacred area, blood shedding in the form of a drop of blood, form every vampire who would cross-over from the Other Side to the land of the living will be thrown into the fire in the middle of the coven circle. To help them find their way to the land of the living, a counterpart coven of witches in the land of the living will be receiving them. To complete the cross-over, much like a siren calling out to the vampires like a guiding light, drops of blood from the surviving vampire in the land of the living shall be part of the ritual. While she is but one, since she is an Original and with child, her blood is strong enough for the ritual that needs to be done," Esther and Ayanna both finished.
"With child?" the collective question was asked from the Originals from the Other Side and Ulric and Caroline from the land of the living.
Esther looked at Caroline before answering, "yes with child, Caroline you are with child, you and Niklaus conceived." Caroline defensively clutched her tummy. She found the answer to the reason why she was feeling queasy.
Ayanna had answered the same way Esther had answered looking at Klaus, "yes with child, your mate Caroline is with child, you and Caroline have conceived a child."
Esther and Ulric were giving Caroline as much comfort as they could, considering they were the only beings with Caroline at the moment. Esther had sat beside Caroline who was slowly coming out of her shock. Ulric chose to stand by the fireplace nursing a tumbler of scotch.
"It's a surprise, but then again it shouldn't be. I mean, I've been having the usual symptoms during the last week although I didn't really think much of it. It's impossible really, considering I am after all a vampire, though I'm also a witch and wolf so," looking at Esther, "is it real, the vision. Am I really pregnant?"
Esther smiled, "I think you know the answer to your question," Esther took Caroline's hands and gripped them, "congratulations my dear, this should be a happy day. We will do everything to get Niklaus back. His Father and I promise you this."
Caroline closed her eyes and breathed deeply, "it's just that, I don't know if I can do this."
Esther squeezed Caroline's hand, "you know my dear, I believe you can. Like I said before, I have watched you from the Other Side. I am very proud of what you have accomplished, how you have grown. I know you were only seventeen when you were turned. You pretty much are very young and sheltered in the ways of the world, let alone the supernatural world. It's really astonishing how far you have grown, my dear."
Caroline looked at Esther finally trying to gauge what the older woman was telling her. Esther smiled at the silent question, "my dear, even as a baby vampire, you always stood out. You were destined for great things. Your light, your compassion, maybe your friends in Mystic Falls didn't appreciate those qualities in you. But to beings who count, the powerful, the leaders, the almighty, we all can spot greatness even in its raw form, like you were. My son, the most powerful being in the world, was no exception. He was drawn to you from the very beginning."
Esther gently touched Caroline's cheek as she noticed that Caroline was starting to tear up, "look at you now, my dear. The supernatural world, it's leaders. They see the greatness in you. You never asked for their loyalty or trust, they just gave it to you willingly. You evoke the quiet strength and inner power that even men hundreds or thousands of years old kneel before you. You will make a fine queen, Caroline."
Esther wiped the tears from Caroline's face, "it is no wonder my son gravitated toward you. You will have to be patient with my son. It is not one of his virtues. He has also not led wisely in the past, he will have to learn from you and you will have to teach him. He was born a King, but my failure to guide him had led him astray. Together, the both of you have the opportunity to usher in a new era where all beings can be nurtured and peaceful collaboration can be achieved. Your child will be the symbol of that."
Esther ended by embracing Caroline close to her for a few moments until she felt Caroline move a few inches, "I don't know how I feel about that, it's a bit overwhelming."
Esther smiled once again, "my dear, what others consider weakness is actually your strength, your youth, your determination to succeed in everything you chose. There is no one better for the task."
Klaus had stood nearby, of course unnoticed since he was a ghost after all, watching his Mother comfort his Caroline as his Father looked on. It should have been him, he should be the one beside his Caroline. She was his family, together with his child. His child, the word itself felt foreign to him, never in his wildest imagination had he imagined he would be a Father, he never saw himself as one. What with his crappy childhood. Pity the child who was to come from his seed, his only role model was Mikael, and Mikael was definitely not ideal.
Even when he was human, the thought almost never crossed his mind. Maybe once, with Tatia, but after what happened with Elijah that was never going to happen. He never got close enough to any other to even entertain wayward thoughts of fatherhood. Then he was turned, then even the remote chance of him being a Father or even have a family died with his human life. He scoffed at vampires who pathetically thought they could still have the happy ever after human life, having a family. It was almost as lame and weak as his mantra, "love is a vampires' greatest weakness", but then unexpectedly, love happened. Did that make him weak?
If he believed his brother Elijah, his Mother Esther, his siblings, they would all agree Caroline was the best thing that happened to him in his more than thousand years. How that one young girl, not quite a woman, a teenager, brought him to his knees and made him flounder around like a lovesick schoolboy and yes despite his denials to his siblings, that was how he really saw himself with Caroline. His Caroline who didn't quite grasped the power she had when it came to him, what a smile, a laugh or even a nod his way could do to his day. Her mood determined whether a thousand would die that day or if they got to live another day. Her thoughts and opinions he treasured, she was wise beyond her years. And all her pathetic friends had taken her for granted, made her feel like she was not only second best but always quickly discarded as if she was yesterdays soiled clothes.
It wasn't their first encounter by any means, he had seen her once or twice and even in their almost next to nothing interaction, she had shined. But, it was really that night, after that pathetic excuse of a boyfriend, Tyler had bitten her, that he had grasped how significant she would be in his life. His Mother was right, she was a Queen-in-waiting, his Queen. The mother of his child, his immortal half, his mate.
Looking at her, she was scared. No doubt, she was still young, even as a mere human teenage pregnancy was scary. But she had done the impossible, they had done the impossible together, they had created a child. A child who will change the world. She was allowed to be scared, he should be beside her not in this alternate universe. But as scared as she was, she was also brave, braver than he had ever thought she could be and he was proud of his Caroline.
She had done what he couldn't do, not in a day, not in a week, not in a month, maybe not in years. She had been given the unconditional support of the supernatural community, witches and werewolves alike. They had bowed down to her as Queen. She hadn't even asked for it, she did not even know it to be happening to begin with. But she had accomplished the feat without bloodshed, without war, without graduer show of strength and power. She was acknowledged not because she was a vampire-werewolf-witch Original, she was given reverence because she was who she was, the light, the one who would lead them from the darkest hour of the supernatural world. And she accomplished that without him by her side, she didn't even need him by her side to be a respected leader.
It took him thousands of years and he still did not gain any real respect aside from fear and intimidation to make him an effective leader. But it only took her a few months, the moment she finally stepped foot in New Orleans, she effectively stepped into her role as Queen.
Klaus took a deep breath then closed his eyes, she may not need him. But he needed her, he need to be with her. He had to find a way to come back. With one last glance at the scene before him, his Mother, his Father, his Caroline and his child inside her womb he stepped away, patting his brother Elijah's back beckoning him to come with him. They still had much to do before the full-moon to ensure something like this never happens again.
(The Originals on the Other Side)
"Five more days, five more days here in this pitiful place," Kol grumbled.
Elijah eyed him, "careful brother, you do know that the spirits can chose to have you remain here in this 'pitiful place', you after all crossed-over with Father and you are not considered a living Original in some circles."
Kol scoffed, "details big brother! Why do you always chose to rain on my parade. If it wasn't for me, you would all be rotting. I saved you all from Father. You should be more grateful."
"You should be more humble, little brother. The witches are on our side for once, united to ensure the balance of nature continues. Maybe this should teach you," pointing at Kol then, "maybe this should be a lesson to all of you," pointing to Klaus and Rebekah, "all of us, to reflect and consider how you will live your life from now on. After all we have done, and I say we, the sin of one is the sin of all, my siblings, the supernatural world have chosen to rallied behind us. Times are changing. Alliances are stronger than ever in the supernatural world. We should adapt to that change, we should be that change. Let us do something right for a change. Change the perception the world has about our Family. This is a second chance for all of us, this could be our last chance."
Klaus surprisingly was the first to react, nodding, "the winds of change must be strong brother because I find myself concurring with everything you said." Looking at all his siblings, "maybe the undeniable truth that I am to be a Father or maybe the reality that Caroline has schooled all of us, given us a master-class of what a true Original should be. This has been very humbling for me. I find myself loosing the darkness in me that has lived in me for more than a thousand years and beginning to see light."
"Oh Nik!" Rebekah ran to Klaus and embraced him tightly as she herself tried to reign in her emotions.
It was Elijah's turn to pat his brother Klaus on the back, "to family, always and forever."
"…and our commitment to be better versions of ourselves," Rebekah chimed putting her hand out in front of her egging her siblings to join her in her commitment. Elijah was first as his placed his hand palm faced down on top of his sister's, then Klaus joined in with a smirk positioning his hand on top of Elijah. They all looked at Kol who rolled his eyes but obliged them all when he finally placed his palm on top of Klaus.
"here's to new and improved Originals!" Kol solemnly made his commitment. After a few seconds he continued, "I refuse to refrain from drinking anywhere else but the vein but I will try to keep my food alive after I feed on them."
Elijah smirked at his little brother, "that's all I ask little brother."
"So I'm going to be an Uncle, I've never thought that would happen," Kol's change of topic was giving Rebekah whiplash but she was actually thinking the same thoughts as her brother.
"And I am going to be an Aunt. I'm going to be the best Aunt ever. Your child will be the best dressed child ever. She," emphasizing the word heavily, "will be the best little princess that we will all be proud of!"
Klaus smirked, letting the statements of his siblings settle in, "that's right, I am going to become a Father. Out of all of us, it's going to be me. This is really happening," managing a proud grin to finish.
Elijah and Kol had been caught up in ribbing Klaus that it was Rebekah who first noticed the individual a few steps away from them. "Oh my God!" Rebekah exclaimed.
Rebekah's shocked reaction finally caught the attention of her siblings who each turned in the direction she had stilled. Elijah inhaled and his eyes almost bulged outside of his sockets, Kol had almost the same reaction as Elijah. It was Klaus who greeted the newcomer albeit grudgingly, "brother, what a surprise."
"Brothers," the newcomer looked at each of the men for a few seconds before lingering and smiling, "sister, thought I would never see you again," the newcomer was able to get out before he was enveloped into a tight embrace by Rebekah.
"Finn, I hoped to be able to see you here," Rebekah said before embracing her brother again.
Elijah took the last few steps forward to bring him directly infront of Finn, "brother," reaching out his hand to shake while bringing his other hand upon the shoulder of Finn to squeeze, "it's been awhile."
Finn squeezed Elijah's shoulder back before looking at Kol and saying, "well, looks like your journey to the mortal world was cut short, I see you are back here again."
Kol smirked at his brother, "a temporary setback, as you know. All will be well again in a few days. As much as I know you are happy to see us, I think there is one of us here you wished to never see again?"
Finn shook his head, "Kol, I had hoped you had matured your ways. I am not here to pick a fight or to refresh old wounds. I have the same interests as all you. I was sent my Ayanna, we have much to do before the full moon. If you will all follow me."
Klaus finally approached Finn with an unreadable expression, "brother…."
Finn squeezed Klaus' shoulder, "no need Niklaus. Let the past stay in the past. Besides, it wasn't you who was responsible for my demise, we were all caught unawares by a ragtag team of misfits in Mystic Falls."
Klaus grunted, "sister if I remember correctly the human who killed our brother was the same one you had your whirlwind European getaway with. What say you?"
Rebekah was about to defend herself but Elijah interrupted her, "like Finn said, let the past stay in the past. If Ayanna needs us, then I don't think we should waste anytime. Lead the way Finn."
"Something strange has happened and is still happening," Bonnie told Damon Salvatore.
"That's what I like about you Bonnie, you are genius. Duh, even I know something strange has happened," Damon snarkily remarked.
"God, of everyone I would have been trapped here with, it had to be you. My ancestors must really hate me!" Bonnie shrieked while walking aimlessly.
Damon took offense to Bonnie's comment, "as if I would choose you if I had been given the choice. Hell, I would have even chosen Barbie over you if she hadn't gone over to the other side so to speak and packed her bags to be with the big bad hybrid. I would have even chosen Enzo and his psycho tendencies to kill me above you."
"Hey! That's it, you are on your own. I'm off to look for Grams, I think she would be able to provide me the answers I need," Bonnie huffed and walked away from Damon.
"Judgy….you know we are suppose to stick together through thick and thin, besides, I know you secretly crush on me. I see you sneaking glances at my body. The same one your two best friends have already seen and worshiped," Damon teased.
"Ewww Damon. Once I get my powers back, I will turn you into a frog!" Bonnie screeched.
"I knew it you wanted to kiss me, turn me into your prince," Damon said while wiggling his brows at Bonnie.
Bonnie glared at Damon before she stomped away. After a few steps, Damon followed Bonnie and kept pace with her. Bonnie stopped and faced Damon, "if you are going to insist on following me, you will shut your face and not make a sound."
"Tell yourself you don't want my company judgy. I distinctly recall you grabbing my hand before we both went puffed and ended up here. Come on Bonnie, don't be shy, grab my hand. This is going to be a long and winding road for us."
Caroline had just finished her nightly ritual and gently lowered herself on the bed. She stretched her left hand out as was her habit. But when normally she would touch skin, Klaus' in particular since it was his side of the bed, her hands just touch the sheets and she exhaled deeply before easing herself to her side to face the empty space where Klaus should be.
Caroline pretended that Klaus was beside her as she started to speak, "I miss you. There are just so many things that I want to share with you," Caroline sniffed, "but you aren't here. Wherever you are, I'm sure you are beating yourself up because you're not here, beside me, holding my hand. Cuddling me, haha, I still remember the first time we spooned, you were so stiff and awkward. I never told you, but I was ecstatic that I was the first one to ever spoon with you. That despite our gazillion year age difference, we can still have some 'firsts' together."
Unknown to Caroline, Klaus was lying down on his side of the bed. Of course, Caroline couldn't see him or feel his presence but he was there beside her as he had been every night as Caroline slept. He reached out to her to cup her cheek but was disheartened once again that his fingers just could touch anything solid. He settled for just quietly listening to her soft rant.
"and there is nothing I would want more than to spoon with you every night, my love."
Caroline continued, "we are going to have another first soon, Nik. We are going to be parents. I will be a mother. Never saw that happening to me. Well, I did when I was human. But that seems like a lifetime ago. I will be a Mother soon. Maybe I am too young to be one, but I really have no regrets."
"you will be an excellent Mother, Caroline. You were born to be one. You and only you my love, can be the Mother of my child."
"….and you, you will be a Father soon Nik. I know you're scared. I am too. But you will be nothing like Mikael. You will be a good Father, the best one."
"Oh Caroline, I will try, that I can promise you. I will try to be the man worthy of you. I will try to be the Father our child deserves. But, I won't be able to do it, without you, my love."
"….i really miss you Nik. I try to be strong for everyone. For your Mother, for your Father, for our child, for everyone here. They have declared me a Queen..."
"and you are a Queen, my love. As I have said before."
"…half the time, I don't know what I'm doing. What they expect from me."
"you are doing everything right. You really are awesome as a Queen."
"….I'm really mad at you, for dying. You Mister, have a lot to make up for. Don't think your pathetic excused will work for me."
"I will make it up to you, my love."
"….I expect you to wait on me, hand and foot. Give me foot rubs, back rubs."
"yes my love, whatever you want."
"….and to tell me that I still look pretty even if I'm going to be as big as a whale."
"you have never looked more beautiful. More radiant, you glow my love."
"….It's your fault, you and your super wolf baby making sperm."
"what can I say, I saved it all for you."
"….promise me, promise you that you will get your butt back her during the full moon."
"believe me love, I am counting the days."
"….and you will never, never leave my side again."
"never, my love. Never again."
"….because if you do, I will have my minions. Yes, they are mine now kick your ass."
"and I will let them. Although, I would prefer you cute butt to theirs any day."
"….i can't stop thinking of our child. I would love a girl, so I can dress her up, all purple and pink. But maybe you would want a boy? With your dirty blond curls and my blue eyes, he's going to be a heartbreaker."
"i would love either."
"….would we be able to protect our child. Already there is talk of how powerful our child will be."
"any child of mine, is destined to be powerful. But I will protect our child, I swear to you. I will protect you and our child with my life."
"….i miss you so much Nik, come back to me. I can't do this alone. I love you."
"I love you too Caroline, you and only you for eternity."
Caroline closed her eyes and was already half-asleep as she murmured, "Nik, it's like I can sense you nearby. If you are here, hold my hand."
Klaus reached out once again to this time to entwine his hand with her but his hand just fell through hers. But he was surprised to notice a contented sigh from Caroline. With that, he tried to press his body as close as possible to hers and closed his eyes.
I know, I know….fluff towards the end. But really, I can't help myself. Next chapter will focus on the return of the Originals. Hmm, still thinking who the other vamps returning with them should be, we can have our very own reset, forget about the ones we don't really ship. By the way, I threw in a bit on Bamon in there, you want it to continue or shoot it down?
This story should end by the 20th Chapter since I have something else in mind already. Plus, I have abandoned my other fanfics for this in the meantime, but I promise to get back to them, do a Chapter for each this month.
Reviews please.