Oddly enough, I got inspired to do this next installment of my one shot series while watching "America's Got Talent," and I wanted to share. It's a random AU that's all Klaroline and nothing hurts. Thanks for all the great reviews! :)
You and I will ride tonight
'Till the past is out of sight
We don't have to look back now
From the dark into the light
We can leave it all behind
We can stand together, we don't have to look back now
Radio City Music Hall, New York City, 2083
Caroline could literally feel the butterflies in her stomach. Tonight, she was going to be singing at the legendary Radio City Music Hall, the most iconic theater the country, if not the world, which had been a dream of hers since she was a girl. Now, as a seventy-year-old vampire, she was finally going to be living the dream she had as a human. Part of the reason for the nerves was because the last time she sang in public was at the Mystic Grill, in front of people she knew and trusted. This was New York, and the place was full of strangers.
Suddenly, a hand closed around hers and Caroline turned to see Klaus standing there, a smile on his face. That's funny, how was it that she didn't sense him there? Usually, her senses were able to alert her to things like this, but why fail her now?
"Klaus, what are you doing here?"
"Isn't it obvious, love? I'm here to see you live your dream."
Caroline forced a smile at that. "You really didn't have to. I mean, it was very sweet to you to come and be my cheer section, but I..."
Klaus placed his index finger on her lips to shush. "You know that I'd never miss out on something like this, Caroline." He ran his thumb across her bottom lip. "You are more important to me than anything else in this world."
Caroline felt his thumb on her lips and she trembled at his touch. Shit, the things this man could do to make her melt were incredible. She considered herself the luckiest girl on the planet to have the attention of someone this powerful and this gorgeous. She then made up her mind to dedicate her performance to him, as well as the memory of her mother, Liz, who had died earlier that year. Caroline had wanted to turn her so that she could live forever, but she refused, saying that it was her time.
"I'm going to give it my all tonight," she said. "And it's going to be for you...Niklaus."
Klaus smiled again. This was the first time she had ever called him by his full name and it filled him with a warmth he had never felt before. True, Elijah had addressed him in that fashion, and Rebekah sometimes used it, but this was the first time he was hearing it from Caroline. He leaned in and kissed her softly, bringing his hands up to massage her cheeks with his thumbs. Caroline returned his kiss willingly, placing her hands on top of his, running her thumbs across his wrists. She broke the kiss upon hearing her name being called and reluctantly let go of him to go out onto the stage, where a large crowd applauded her.
When they quieted down, Caroline addressed the people, saying, "Thank you, everyone, and it's an absolute honor to be here tonight. Before I get started, I'd like to dedicate this song to a very special guy in my life. He's the one who's stood by me in good and bad times, and I'm grateful for his support and, more importantly, his devotion and love. Niklaus Mikaelson, this song is for you."
When the music started, Caroline took a deep breath and began to sing:
"When I'm lost in the rain,
In your eyes I know I'll find the light
To light my way.
And when I'm scared,
And losing ground,
When my world is going crazy,
You can turn it all around.
And when I'm down you're there
- pushing me to the top.
You're always there,
giving me all you've got.
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
When I lose the will to win,
I just reach for you and
I can reach the sky again.
I can do anything
'Cause your love is so amazing,
'Cause your love inspires me.
And when I need a friend,
You're always on my side
Giving me faith
taking me through the night
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
For the arms to be my shelter
through all the rain,
For truth that will never change,
For someone to lean on,
For a heart I can rely on through anything,
For that one who I can run to...
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
For a shield from the storm,
For a friend, for a love
to keep me safe and warm
I turn to you.
For the strength to be strong,
For the will to carry on
For everything you do,
for everything that's true
I turn to you.
I turn to you..."
When song was over, Caroline received a standing ovation from the audience and Klaus came out from backstage, armed with a dozen red roses for her. She smiled at him and ran to him, embracing him and wrapping her legs around his waist, kissing him and ignoring the reaction from the audience. To her, this was definitely a magical night, made even more magical by having the man who was her epic love there to cheer her on.
Note: Enjoy, lovelies! As I said in my first note, I was inspired while watching "America's Got Talent," and I wanted to update.