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Caroline could feel something damp and cold being pressed to her head. "Caroline, it's time to wake up." A soft feminine voice called out to her. She slowly opened her eyes and looked around. She was back in the bedroom where she had bathed and dressed.

She glanced above her to see Rebekah give her a soft smile. "You worried us for a moment there, how are you feeling?" Caroline raised her hand to head and squinted her eyes. "What happened?" Rebekah took ahold of Caroline's arm and helped raised her up.

Caroline watched Rebekah walk towards the window that was streaming in moonlight. "I guess the excitement of everything made you faint, you silly girl." Rebekah coldly snapped. The silence was interrupted by the rumbling noises of Caroline's stomach.

Rebekah turned to her with a bemused expression on her face. "There is some bread and fruit on the table." Caroline didn't say anything but simply got up and walked to the table. She picked an apple and bit into it, savoring the delicious flavor.

"Caroline, we will be leaving tonight. My father wanted me to tell you that." Caroline nearly choked on the apple, and began to chew faster. After she had quickly swallowed Caroline questioned her. "But…. Why?"

Rebekah turned and walked towards her, slapping the apple out of her hand. "Do you think I really wanted this? To protect a dull and boring girl like you? No… But out of a direct order by my father I must, until your twenty-first birthday. That is his plan."

Caroline blinked, "But… why my twenty-first birthday?" Rebekah rolled her eyes and turned away from her. "That is when the ultimate gift will be bestowed upon you. You would have known that, if you hadn't fell ill at dinner."

Caroline's stomach felt uneasy at the mention of dinner, but she held her own. "I'm not going." She watched Rebekah spin around and stare at her. Caroline crossed her arms and stood her ground. 'This is enough! I will not have someone forcing me to do as they bid.'

She didn't know what had happened but not even a moment later, Rebekah had her pressed up against the wall her hand around her neck. Caroline's mouth fell open, begging for air but Rebekah's grip tightened and she lifted her into the air. "Listen here, little girl… You are ours now. The sooner you get that thought into that little head of yours, the better."

Caroline was scared out of her mind, especially when Rebekah's eyes glowed red and the veins darkened on her face. "Rebekah, enough!" Caroline felt the air rush back into her lungs as she fell to the floor and coughed hysterically.

"Caroline, are you alright?! I apologize for my sister's lack of manners." Caroline leaned back against the wall, as Elijah's hands tenderly touched her neck. She winced in pain, but nearly fainted again when Elijah placed a bloody wrist to her mouth.

"Please drink, it will ease all of your wounds." Caroline's eyebrows lifted as she contemplated her options. It was as if Elijah could read her mind, "Please, if my father finds out what Rebekah has done, he will punish her."

'She deserves it.' Against her better judgment, Caroline took a hold of his wrist and brought it to her mouth. She nearly gagged as the blood ran down her throat. After a few moments she released him and wiped the excessive blood off her mouth on her gown.

Caroline didn't know what was happening but, the pain around her neck disappeared. She looked up at Elijah and he only gave her a sly smirk as he took the dressing off her cut. Caroline gasped at her arm that was perfectly healed, not even leaving a scar.

"My sister is right, you will be accompanying Mr. Salvatore, herself and one of our Bennett witches to London tonight." Elijah gave her a soft smile and stood, holding his hand out for her take. Caroline bit her lip but placed her hand in his as he helped her up. She didn't know why, but she felt as if she could trust him.

"I don't have any clothes…" her forehead creased in worried, she had not brought any of her belongings with her. "No need to worry, we will provide anything you will need. I shall take my leave now." She watched him walk out of the bedroom and quietly close the door behind him.

Caroline didn't what she was doing, but she realized quickly that she was going to try and escape from this nightmare. She opened the door and quietly stepped out, looking back and forth to make sure no one was around. The hallway was dark, but she remembered the way Rebekah had showed her earlier.

She ran down the hallway and past the sleeping guard, then bolted down the long staircase. She found herself on the grounds, heading towards the stable for cover. Caroline looked around, making sure she had not been followed before opening the heavy door.

Caroline faced the door as she closed it, still peeking through the crack to see if anyone was near. "May I ask, what you are doing?" a male voice whispered into her ear. Caroline jumped in fight and turned to the voice.

Her breathing relaxed when Klaus gave her his smirk, and then looked through the door himself. Caroline blurted out the first thing that came to her mind, "What are you doing here?" Klaus' eyes flashed to hers and he gave an amused laugh.

"Caroline, I live here… The real question is, what are you doing here?" Her face flushed at being caught. Klaus nodded his head in understanding, "You were trying to run away?" She huffed and frowned at him. "Your sister tried to kill me, then your brother healed me. I just... don't understand why your sister loathes me as she does."

Klaus' eyes remorsefully met hers. "I'm sorry Caroline… I think she fears any kindness I have bestowed upon you. She does like to be the center of attention, my darling sister." Caroline remained silent, pushing the subject to the side and glancing past him, her mood changing instantly.

She walked past him and up to a neighing horse that was standing in a nearby stall. Caroline smiled and reached out with her hand waiting for the horse to nuzzle her. She turned when she felt Klaus standing beside her and holding an apple up, waiting for her to take it.

Caroline smiled at him and took the apple, and gently held it out for the horse. "She's a real beauty… I've always loved horses." The ebony animal finished her snack and move her head towards Klaus. "Her name is Kasimira. She's my sweetheart, best horse I ever had."

Caroline watched Klaus as he stroked Kasimira's head and had the most genuine look on his face. 'He is quite handsome… but I've always known that.' "Klaus, I never thanked you… for saving my life back in the forest. So, thank you for everything you have done."

She didn't know how to repay him, but she remembered the angry look in his eyes at dinner when she had kissed Stefan on the cheek. Caroline didn't have time to think, she gathered up her courage and leaned up to give him a quick peck on the check.

The sudden turning of his head, caused her lips to lightly caress his. Startled, Caroline snatched back from him and her eyes widened. She lowered her head to the ground and placed her fingers against her lips. 'Was that even really considered a kiss? What… What have I done?'

Caroline heard Klaus lightly cough, clearly trying to make the situation less awkward but inside Caroline was dumbfounded. She didn't know how to act, or even what to say. Finally after what felt like several moments, her eyes met his.

He was looking at her in a way that he had never looked at her before. Caroline felt her cheeks flush scarlet but she didn't look away. Her heart was racing in her chest, and she was sure that Klaus' could hear it too. Klaus took a step towards her and spoke in a gingerly manner, "Caroline…"

Caroline could only nod in conformation, as he came closer towards her. She felt the anticipation of what was to come, when he spoke again. "My sister, is on her way. She knows you are here. The carriage is ready to go."

Caroline's heart fell into her stomach, of course he had known. She flashed him an angry look before throwing her hands up in the air. "I guess this is it then?... Good-bye, Klaus." Caroline harshly replied. She adverted her attention to the door as she walked passed him, fully intent on not giving him another moment of her time.

She spun around in shock at Klaus grabbing her by the arm and firmly placing his lips on hers. 'So this is what it means to be kissed.' Caroline slowly closed her eyes and felt the tingles radiate over her body, until his lips pulled away from hers. "For now…" he whispered sweetly upon her lips.

Caroline stupidly grinned and opened her eyes, but was disappointed when he was nowhere to be found. She licked her lips as she heard Rebekah calling for her outside the stables. "Where are you, stupid girl?!" Caroline turned and ran, opening the door and looking for Rebekah.

She finally found her and after minutes of Rebekah's grating voice scolding her, Caroline found herself being placed into an expensive looking carriage. The family was there to send her off. Mikael lecturing Rebekah and Stefan on how to properly protect her.

Kol had tried to kiss her hand, but Caroline had moved away from him before he could get near her. He hadn't taken too kindly to her rejection and stormed off. Elijah had gave her a friendly smile, and returned back to the mansion. Caroline waited, still in a daze from the kiss that had taken place earlier.

Rebekah was livid at Klaus for not seeing her off, when she would not know the next time she would see him. Caroline couldn't face her, for she feared if Rebekah had seen her face she would have known the truth. With everyone placed in the carriage, they took off for London.

Stefan sat beside her, but Caroline refused to speak to him still, upset over not knowing the truth from him. Rebekah sat beside a beautiful dark-skinned woman, whom she refer to as Bonnie. Caroline glanced out the carriage as they passed the stables, only for her attention to be drawn to the man outside the door.

Caroline smiled to herself and knew that no matter how much time passed, she would never forget Niklaus Mikaelson.