Baby Mikaelson

Chapter Eleven: More Damage than Good

Caroline Forbes

When the Captain announced our descent into Las Vegas Rebekah and Elijah woke from a comfortable sleep and after exchanging a brief look at each other they looked my way and I forced a smile as a response before bringing my attention back to Klaus. Thanks to his lessons poker would forever be second nature to me now, he was surprisingly patient with me, and I think he even let me win a few games, but only until I knew what I was doing.

"Restroom?"

Klaus unbuckled his seatbelt as I did mine and together we made our way to the back of the plane. My jaw dropping slightly as Klaus placed his hand on the small of my back, his skin warm and welcomed against the cool skin of my back. It was the perfect amount of pressure made all the better when he didn't find the need to comment that I didn't shoo him away. Klaus opened the door for me and I stepped inside locking the door behind me.

I was sure I heard Klaus snigger on the other side of the door then. Pressing my ear to the door I heard the distant sound of footsteps becoming all the more faint, he had gone back to his family giving him some space to which I sighed in powerful relief. Stepping up to the mirror above the sink, I found my make-up had held up well despite the test of time. Normally on flights my make up would flake and my skin would dry out quickly.

I washed my hands with the liquid honeysuckle scented soap provided, there wasn't one thing about this plane that I wasn't completely in love with.

I'd never gone without, never gone to bed without dinner or gone to school in last year's clothes. I was very lucky, I was blessed even and yet there was something about being around Klaus that seem to wake up a side of me I didn't know I had.

When I boarded the plane, sat down with Klaus and ordered myself a cola he had objected. Normally I would have just ordered the cola regardless and let him sulk but, I didn't. I had paused and reminded myself of my promise, that from now on it was all about the little steps I made towards my new life. No matter how small they were, they were my steps and not my former friends.

I didn't have to worry what Elena would think if I ordered a drink, I didn't have Bonnie beside me shaking her head for me drinking around an original. In that moment it was just me, my choices, my thoughts and actions, I'd never felt more free. That first sip of my drink seemed to open a new door for me and for that brief moment with him I'd never been happier.

I knew if it was up to Klaus he'd spoil me, I don't think there was anything in this world I could ask him for that he wouldn't try and get for me. I didn't want that kind of power over him, I didn't want him to read anything into my smiles or laughter because the reality was he liked me but I didn't like him. Being on this plane and going to Vegas didn't mean I'd stopped being me or loving Tyler.

Tyler would have a few things to say about me going on this trip but we hadn't talked this week, he didn't even know about me walking out on everybody back home. It was going to be a difficult conversation and when I thought about it I could almost hear Tyler siding with my friends and telling me how crazy I was.

Maybe that wouldn't happen, maybe he'd agree with me and it would all be different than how I imagined.

I didn't like Klaus flirting with me, but I did like the way he spoke to me. He never talked down to me he never hid his emotions, he talked straight and never mixed words. But then I'd remember his temper and his kill count and I'd bring myself back to the harsh reality.

What was I doing here? On this plane with him? With them?

This wasn't me.

There was a knock on the door behind me and I reached across to the toilet and hit the flush before running the cold water.

I turned and unlocked the door to find Rebekah on the other side. She was dressed in a black fur coat, she'd probably had it years but kept it in great condition, it just screamed classic Hollywood. The type that sold for thousands these days. Before I could do anything she had grabbed my handed me a napkin in a total blur, the originals were so damn fast, they were next level.

"Well it's about time" Rebekah groaned

Her eyes went to the napkin in my hand and I stepped out of the restroom and she headed in.

I opened the napkin in my hand finding a message written on the inside.

When we arrive at the hotel, insist I accompany you to look around the hotel grounds.

I didn't know what kind of game she was playing nor did I think of doing what she said. She might have invited me here but she didn't get to give me orders.

Wait why did she invite me? Why didn't I think about!

I stuffed the napkin into my handbag and walked back to the plane to see Elijah now in his coat and stepping off the jet. I brought my attention to Klaus who walked towards me with my coat. I wanted to take it from him but the old Caroline would have done that. I turned my back and allowed him to help me put it on, when I turned to face him he looked over his shoulder to check Kol's attentions were still occupied before he took the black scarf from around his neck and put it around mine.

"Thank you" I mouthed

I headed for the stairs while Klaus attempted to get Rebekah out of the bathroom. Kol quickly followed me as I began to step off the plane.

"First time in Vegas?" He asked

"Miss Forbes" Elijah said, approaching the bottom of the steps.

He cast out his hand for mine which I accepted without thought, being a vampire didn't matter, I was still a girl in heels going down jet stairs, I'd take it.

"Thank you"

I turned to Kol "First time" I answered

"We'll be sure to make it legendry"

"Forgive my brother, he forgets himself"

Klaus was next off the plane assisting Rebekah who wore taller heels than mine. We walked around the front of the plane to the other side where I stopped almost causing Kol to bump into me as I took in the sight. Five black SUVs lined together, beside them five men all in black opened the backseat door to each car.

I looked to Rebekah, who rolled her eyes at me and immediately headed for the car closest to her, followed by Elijah and Kol. I stood watching the flight staff and drivers loading up the cars. Even their luggage appeared brand new, all white with brown lining. Mine looked like it came from Walmart, it did actually come from Walmart.

"Impressed, love?" Klaus whispered in my ear

I took a step forward away from him. But he followed me, standing so close behind me I could almost feel his breath on the back of my neck.

"Stand still"

"Why?"

"Because I like your perfume"

I pressed my lips together in an attempted to keep control, sometimes he said so little but said so much. I hated that, I kind of like it, but just a little bit.

Say something, I tell myself.

"Five cars, guess that means I get my own ride"

"I had considered keeping you all to myself. But I'd rather you have an escape"

I drew my brows and turned around to face him making him smirk and refuse to meet my eyes.

"You think I'll go home don't you?"

"I've found when it comes to you, Caroline. There's no telling what you'll do"

"Back at chu" I tell him

Our eyes lock.

I had flirted, in some strange way, but I had done it and we both knew it.

I turned and walked away from him keeping my coat closed together as I made my way to the end SUV, the driver, well my driver closed the trunk while the others were still being loaded up.

"Are you Miss Mikaelson?"

"No"

I was about to correct him and insist he call me Caroline. But I paused! I sat upright in my chair and smiled.

"I'm Miss Forbes"

I didn't have a big head, I just wanted to know how it felt. For a split second I wasn't Caroline the vampire/retired cheerleader from a sleepy little town, I addressed myself, I spoke clearly and I was so proud of myself!

It only took them five minutes or so to load up the bags, my driver had turned on the heating, it was dawn in Vegas and the sun was just starting to rise. The sky was a beautiful blend of dusty yellows, dessert orange, and plumb pinks.

Inside my pocket I retrieved my phone hearing it beep.

Klaus: Plans for your first day?

Caroline: Sleep.

Klaus: Try again.

Those two little words, so effortless yet so powerful. He wasn't treating me like a child, tired from a plane ride and wanting a nap. He was pushing me without pushing me to the limit.

Caroline: Surprise me.

The cars set off together and I rolled down my window despite the cold air, somehow it helped me then as I collected myself. I wasn't letting the reality hit me, that I had in fact left town to vacation with a family I didn't know or trust.

I had other things on my mind, like my true reason for coming here.

The truth was deep down I did know my reason, I knew why I had packed my bags and passport and came out here all alone.

Part of me came because, deep down, I didn't want Rebekah to be alone.

After finding out the truth, it's not nice being alone. I was alone when I did the test.

I didn't know if Rebekah had done the test yet but something told she hadn't and it was the reason why she wanted me with her now. She didn't like me and I didn't like her but it was no time to be alone.

She wasn't the whole reason I agreed to come. There was something I had to do.

I had to tell Klaus, the truth.

Sooner or later he was going to get over whatever he claimed to feel for me. That's wasn't harsh it was reality, I wasn't going to leave Tyler and he'd realize that someday and when he did. I didn't want him not knowing the chances he was taking whenever he had sex.

I told Rebekah she could tell him herself, he hadn't brought it up and he didn't appear to know. Even though he could play those cards of his pretty damn close to the chest.

Rebekah was still his sister and despite a thousand years together I knew it wouldn't be a comfortable conversation.

I'd tell him myself.

Elena Gilbert

After we arrived at the hospital, I compelled the staff behind at the reception to get me seen right away, telling them I had an appointment and wanted the best room they had for my procedure so we'd be out of the way of anyone. When we got to the room the specialist joined us and I got dressed into my gown for the procedure.

Just before we were set to begin, I asked Bonnie if she would mind terribly getting me a drink of water from the vending machines before we began. She happily agreed, leaving me alone in the room with the specialist, within five seconds Shane entered the room closing the door behind him. I locked eyes with the specialist beside me.

"You performed the procedure it went very well and you did a great job. Now forget my face and go"

"What are you doing?" Shane asked me as the specialist left us alone.

"You actually thought I'd let it happen? You are disgusting"

"Then why didn't you tell Bonnie? Hmm"

"I don't know what kind of game you're playing-"

"Yes you do" Shane stepped forward sliding his hands into his trouser pockets "You're not stupid"

"If I told Damon what you did he would end you"

"Yeah he probably would. Then you'd have another reason to leave him. Add it to your list of people he's killed for you"

"He doesn't kill for me"

"Then what does he do for you? I know something he can't do" a sick smirk forming across his lips

"You can't do it either"

"Least I offered" Shane stepped closer to me "Besides who knows what's possible"

"I don't need Damon to keep you away, don't forget what I can do"

Shane closed the gap between us, standing in front of my closed knees as I sat on the exam table, painfully aware of my hospital gown.

"I took a shot"

"You did it because you don't like Damon and you thought you could get back at him for not kissing your ass"

"I did it because I'm attracted to you"

My skin prickled and my stomach knotted.

"Don't get me wrong your personality isn't all you think it is but everything else" Shane's eyes wondered down my body "There is a reason the universe kept making copies of you through the years"

"Stop looking at me"

Our eyes locked and I forced my eyes to darken, reminding him I wasn't to be tested. The way he spoke to me was wrong, it was disgusting and he thought it was working. It wasn't!

"I'm not going to do anything. Today was merely a test, to see your reaction"

"A test? Who the hell do you think you are?"

"Who the hell do you think you are Elena?" Shane's tone changed drastically "Gotta say I can see why your little blonde friend packed it in with you. You really think you're high up there don't you?"

How could he talk about Caroline right now? Why was he still talking period? I shouldn't be here with him! Where is Bonnie?

"Bonnie will be here soon" I reminded him

Shane stepped away from me "You know what I want"

"I know what you'll never have"

"I'd ask what you want but you never seem to know what you want"

"You don't know me"

"I know I like looking at you"

I pressed my thighs together hearing that which thankfully escaped his notice.

Shane turned from me and walked to the door, placing his hand on the handle before looking back at me.

"I might hate him, but I'll give you my word" he opens the door turning his back on me "It would be our secret"

He shut the door behind him.

I was alone.

I was alone.

I was all alone.

Caroline Forbes

I pulled up in front of the largest hotel I'd ever seen in my life and the staff immediately began rushing around, placing our luggage on baggage carts and welcoming us to the hotel. I smiled at them but surprised and horrified myself when I almost rushed to Klaus' side so he could do the talking. Klaus looked down at me as I almost touched my forehead to his shoulder trying to stay out of the way of people.

I looked over my shoulder and watched Rebekah head in with Elijah with Kol on his phone following them into the lobby.

"It's like being royalty" I whispered to him.

"No its better" Klaus corrected and I looked up to meet his eyes "We don't have any rules but our own"

He lifted his hand and tucked away a piece of fallen hair by my eye.

"So no tiara?" I attempted a joke.

Klaus looked away from me "Do you want me to buy you something shiny?" He asked and eventually met my eyes.

It was like I had an outer body experience.

I nodded my head.

"Ok" Klaus agreed with no smirk no smile or surprise. He just agreed.

I turned and headed for the lobby to join the others.

Feeling his eyes following me.