Chapter 7

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Note: Previously, in "In the Lion's Den," Caroline tells Rebekah that she is curious about what the Mikaelson family was like before they were turned, and the two seek out Amelia, who tells them that she can use a spell to take them into the past.

No spoilers, just enjoy what I'm about to give you.

ON WITH THE MADNESS!

1,000 Years Ago…

By the time Caroline opened her eyes, she saw that the room she, Rebekah, and Amelia had been in was replaced by a dense forest. She even saw that her 21st century clothes had been replaced by a medieval style dress. While she didn't mind the change, she just didn't expect that it would happen because of the time travel spell. When she was finished admiring her temporary outfit, she saw that both Amelia and Rebekah also had medieval dresses.

It was quiet between them for a few minutes before Caroline's curiosity got the better of her and she said, "Okay, what are we going to do now that we're here in the past? How are we going to find where the Mikaelson family lived?"

"That should be simple enough, since Rebekah once lived in these parts," said Amelia. "Of course, there are certain things that I should tell you before we proceed any further. We are from the future, and although we see and hear Elijah and Klaus, they can't see or hear us."

"They can't?"

"No," said Amelia. "As much as I'd like to be able to interact with the past version of my beloved Elijah, I can't. In other words, we're nothing more than ghosts who are watching from the astral plane." She looked at Caroline. "Another thing I should tell you is the spell isn't designed for us to stay in the past for long."

"I don't intend on staying long," said Caroline. "I just want to see what Klaus was like before he was turned and then leave. I know that I can't interact with him, but if I can at least witness a moment in his past, then it'll be enough for me."

Amelia nodded and was about to say something when Rebekah saw what looked like the past version of herself run past them. The blonde Original looked at Caroline and Amelia, saying, "My family's village is just over this way. If we follow my past self, we should get there with no trouble."

The two women nodded and they followed the human Rebekah through the woods to a clearing where the village they were looking for was located. When they got there, they saw two men armed with swords.

"Oh my God," said Caroline. "They look like they're about to have a duel."

"That's because they are," said Rebekah. "Niklaus and Elijah often liked to have sword fights with each other. They wouldn't hurt each other too badly, they only did it for fun." She smirked at the other blonde. "Why, Caroline, are you...drooling at the sight of Niklaus with long hair?"

"No, I'm not drooling," said Caroline. "I just...think that he looks good with long hair."

"Oh, don't be so modest," said Rebekah. "You're definitely drooling. I can't say that I blame you, though, given how attracted you are to my brother."

Caroline was about to protest when the sword fight that the younger versions of Elijah and Klaus were having was interrupted by the arrival of an older man. That must be their father, the one Klaus said was turned into a vampire by their mother. He certainly doesn't look very happy.

No sooner did she complete that thought than she saw Klaus get knocked to his feet by the older man, her eyes widening and before she could stop herself, Caroline went to come out from where they were hiding, but she felt herself getting grabbed by her dress sleeve. Looking over her shoulder, she saw that Amelia had been the one who grabbed her sleeve.

"Caroline, there's nothing you can do. They can't see or hear you, remember?"

"I don't care," the blonde replied. "I can't just stand by and let Klaus get hurt by that bastard!"

Amelia shook her head. "Think about what you're doing. Even if you could step in and help him, you'll be changing the events of the time line. Klaus has to be attacked by Mikael, and then the youngest brother, Henrik, has to be killed by the werewolf, and Esther has to cast the spell that turns her children into vampires. If you do something to prevent that from happening, then you and Klaus will never meet in the future. And I will never meet Elijah, and Evelyn will never be born."

At the mention of Evelyn, Caroline immediately realized that she'd only be doing more harm than good by interfering with what was taking place. "Shit, I didn't know that it would have such terrible repercussions."

"It is all right," the witch replied. "You weren't thinking." She sighed. "Now that you've seen what you wanted to see, shall we head back to our time? I'm pretty sure Elijah is wondering where I've gotten off to."

Caroline nodded. "Yeah, I've seen enough." She looked at Rebekah. "What do you say, Bekah? Are you ready to return to the future?"

"Yes," said Rebekah. "Even though it was good to see Henrik when he was alive, I know that he is going to die shortly after we head back." She sighed. "Amelia, chant the return spell before I change my mind."

Amelia nodded and led the two blondes to a clearing away from the scene they had been a witness to, chanting in Latin and causing the woods to spin.

Elijah and Amelia's Room – Present Day…

When the women opened their eyes again, they were back in the Mikaelson mansion in present day New Orleans. Caroline felt her head spin as she thought about what she had seen. She now understood why Klaus was bitter about being part of this family, especially after she saw how terribly he was treated by his stepfather. Rebekah noticed just how quiet the younger blonde was and placed a hand on her shoulder.

"I know that you wish you could've helped, Caroline, but Amelia was right about you being unable to interfere in the events of the past."

"It still didn't make it right, though," said Caroline. "Your father shouldn't have treated Klaus like that. I know he wasn't really his son, but that didn't mean he had to be treated like a pariah." She sighed. "What kind of father would act that way toward his children?"

"Our father was very paranoid," said Rebekah. "He was also very possessive of our mother, which was why she had the affair to begin with. Then, because Niklaus had the blood of the other man flowing through him, he was treated with contempt."

Caroline nodded and, before either Rebekah or Amelia could say anything else, she walked out of the room, closing the door behind. Amelia shook her head after she and Rebekah were alone, feeling guilty about using the spell.

"I never should have agreed to this."

"It's not your fault, Amelia," said Rebekah. "Caroline was curious about what our family was like in the past. You were only helping her see what we were like, even if it meant her reacting to it the way she did."

"I still shouldn't have done it," said Amelia. "Don't you see, Rebekah? There are certain things magic should never be used for, and journeying to the past is one of them. Granted, I am powerful and I am considered an asset to this family because of my magic, but I feel like I violated an agreement by doing what I've done."

What that being said, the witch retreated to the adjacent bathroom, closing the door behind her.

Note: Thus ends Chapter 7. I hope this was just as good written out as it did in my head.

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