Thanks for the reviews so far, guys! Here's the next one shot for my series. No spoilers, except it's a random one.

Gloria's, Chicago, 1920

There seemed to be quite a crowd forming at the club as Klaus took his usual seat in the booth near the back. He had been coming here quite often since he arrived in Chicago, especially since the drinks here were the best the city had to offer. He wasn't alone for very long, because Rebekah joined him half a beat later.

"Not a bad crowd tonight, Nik."

Klaus nodded. "Oh, definitely not. The witch who owns the establishment knows how to draw people in."

No sooner did he say that than Klaus looked toward the bar, where he saw perhaps the most beautiful creature in the world walking in. Strange, he had never seen her before and his curiosity was beyond piqued. She was different from the usual customers that came to Gloria's, but that didn't matter to him. He had to talk to her, possibly know her.

"Nik, what's going on?" said Rebekah, noticing her brother's behavior. "Are you all right?"

"I just saw the most beautiful creature in the world by the bar." Klaus pointed his sister in the direction of the beauty. "The one in the red dress."

Rebekah looked where Klaus was pointing and saw the girl. She was indeed quite beautiful. "Who do you suppose she is?"

"I don't know," said Klaus. "But, I intend to find out." He stood up. "I'll be back, and hopefully not alone. Wait here."

Rebekah didn't have time to protest, because Klaus had already left the booth and was making his way toward the bar to meet the mystery woman. When he got there, he was relieved that she hadn't moved.

"Well, now, what's a pretty little thing like you doing in a place like this?"

The girl looked at him. "I was just about to ask myself the same question until you walked up to me. I just arrived in Chicago last night and I was looking for a place to have a drink. I heard from the locals that this place is quite popular."

"It would seem they were right," said Klaus. "This place draws quite a crowd." He cleared his throat. "Forgive me, love, I have yet to introduce myself. My name is Klaus. What might yours be?"

"Caroline. Caroline Forbes."

Klaus smiled. Caroline, such a beautiful name for such a beautiful young lady. "May I interest you in a drink, Caroline?"

"I guess," she replied. "Might as well get a taste of what this place has to offer, right?"

Klaus smiled and looked at the bartender. "Two glasses of your finest whiskey, my good man." He saw the curious look on her face. "That is, if you prefer a different kind of drink?"

Caroline shook her head. "No, it's okay, I'll take it."

"So, are you here in Chicago for business or pleasure?"

"I don't know yet," said Caroline. "I guess it depends on who I meet." She eyed Klaus up and down. "Even thought I just met you, I can already tell that you're a man who likes a little bit of both."

"You got all that just by looking at me?" said Klaus. "I must say, that's impressive."

"Not so much by sight but by smell too."

"You're a vampire?"

Caroline nodded. "I've been one for a little over a year now. The vampire who turned me didn't stick around long enough to see me complete my transition, and I've been learning on my own ever since. I've learned a few things in my first six months, and they've helped me survive."

Klaus nodded as he heard her tell him about herself. She had been abandoned shortly before completing her transition and had to fend for herself. He could only imagine just how hard that must've been for her, but she seemed to have done very well for herself despite her rough start.

"Have you fed yet?"

"Funny you should ask that," said Caroline. "I was kind of looking for a vein to drink from. Know where I can find a victim?"

"You're in luck, love," said Klaus. "My sister and I can definitely show you where you can find such a victim. Matter of fact, we might even join you."

Caroline didn't know what to say to that. Here she had just met this obviously charming man and he was already agreeing to help her find her next meal. Although she had become accustomed to doing this by herself, Caroline appreciated the fact that Klaus and his sister were willing to feed with her.

She was about to accept his offer when she saw another blonde coming over to them. She must be Klaus' sister.

"Aren't you going to introduce me to your new friend, Nik?"

Caroline looked confused. "Nik? I thought his name was Klaus?"

"It is," said Klaus. "Nik is the shortened form of my real name, Niklaus. I answer to both, so you can either call me Nik or Klaus, whichever you're comfortable with."

"Okay," said Caroline. "I'll call you Nik."

Klaus smiled and then proceeded to introducing the two women. "Caroline, this is my sister, Rebekah. Bekah, this is Caroline Forbes. She just got here the other day."

"So, she's a newcomer then?" said Rebekah. "Interesting. Where are you from originally, Caroline?"

"A little place in Virginia called Mystic Falls," said Caroline. "Nothing too special, just a lazy little town where hardly anything exciting happens. That's why I came to Chicago. I wanted to get out on my own and see what the world was like outside of Mystic Falls."

Rebekah nodded and looked at Klaus. "She's quite an interesting girl, Nik."

"She's also a vampire," said Klaus. "Unfortunately, she's been on her own since she completed her transition."

Rebekah gave the other blonde a sympathetic look. "That's a shame. Though, you look like you've survived quite nicely on your own." She got an idea. "How long has it been since you last fed?"

"A few hours," said Caroline. "Nik was just telling me that you two would join me."

"That's not a bad idea, actually," said Rebekah. "I could go for some nice, fresh blood right about now."

Caroline smiled and then spotted a pair of women. "How about them? They look like they have some nice blood in them."

"Oh, yes, definitely," said Rebekah. "I could just taste it."

Klaus smiled as well. "Well then, ladies, let's not waste any time."

Alleyway Outside Gloria's – Later...

Caroline growled hungrily as she tore into the woman's neck. Fortunately, she had compelled her before hand so that there weren't any screams coming from the victim. Rebekah was enjoying hers just a few feet away, making the same growling sounds that Caroline was making.

Klaus, who had been observing the two blondes, went over to the victim Caroline was feeding on and sank his fangs into the other side of her neck. Caroline looked over and saw that they were both feeding from the same neck, but it didn't bother one bit. In fact, although she had never done this before, it felt good.

Klaus saw her looking at him and pulled out of the victim's neck, smiling as he heard the music coming from inside. "May I have this dance?"

Caroline pulled out of her side and said, "You most certainly may."

Without another word, Klaus took her hand and led her to the middle of the alley, where he pulled her close to him as they moved to the music. Rebekah pulled out her victim and saw what they were doing. Could it be the blood that was doing this to them? Or was it because Klaus actually did want to dance with Caroline in that moment? Either way, Rebekah did feel relieved that her brother was enjoying himself for once in his very long existence.