Caroline pov.
Caroline stirred in her sleep, a gentle touch rousing her from the depths of her slumber. As her eyes fluttered open, she found herself face to face with Cassandra, whose fingers trailed through her hair with a tenderness that soothed her soul. Despite the turmoil she'd endured, Caroline found solace in the reassuring presence of her friend, who had been there for her when she needed it most.
As the emotions ebbed and flowed within her, Caroline couldn't help but voice the question that had been gnawing at her since her ordeal began: "Is he dead?" she asked, referring to her father who had inflicted such cruelty upon her. In that moment, Caroline found herself conflicted, unsure why she still cared about the fate of the man who had caused her so much suffering. Yet, in her vulnerability, she clung to the hope that Cassandra would understand and offer the solace she so desperately needed.
Cassandra placed a comforting hand on Caroline's shoulder and spoke with a gentle voice. "No, he is not dead. But I made sure he suffered for what he did to you. He may still be alive, but he will never forget the consequences of his actions." With those words, Cassandra provided a sense of closure and justice for Caroline, offering solace in the knowledge that her father had been punished for his cruelty.
The realization that Cassandra had shown mercy to the man who had caused her so much pain brought forth a tumultuous wave of emotions. Relief, gratitude, and even a glimmer of sadness washed over Caroline as she embraced Cassandra, feeling the warmth of her friend's presence. The tears she had been holding back streamed down her face as she tried to reconcile the conflicting feelings that swirled within her.
Cassandra continued to hold Caroline tightly, her voice soothing as she spoke. "It's okay to still care about him, Caroline. Love doesn't always make sense, and it doesn't always follow the rules we set for it. What matters is that you're safe now, and he can't hurt you anymore."
Caroline sniffled, pulling back to wipe the tears from her eyes. "I just...I just don't understand why he did it. Why did he hate me so much."
Cassandra's heart ached for her friend, and she reached out to brush a stray lock of hair from Caroline's face. "Sometimes, people are just broken, Caroline. They carry pain and darkness inside them that they can't escape, and it makes them lash out at the ones they should love the most. It's not your fault, and it never was."
Caroline took a deep, shuddering breath, her eyes locked on Cassandra's. "Thank you, Cassie. I don't know what I would have done without you."
Cassandra smiled, her love for her friend shining through. "You'll never have to find out, Caroline. I'll always be here for you, no matter what."
Cassandra pov.
Despite my desire to retreat from the world after the events of the previous night, my responsibilities as the eldest child compelled me to attend the potluck.My choice of broccoli salad and deviled eggs for the potluck was a deliberate not to be cliche. Yet, as i prepared the food under the watchful gaze of my aunt and Ric, I felt a mix of gratitude and frustration, recognizing their concern for my well-being while chafing under their supervision. Even if it was slightly annoying.
The doorbell rang. I opened it to find Caroline. I smiled warmly at Caroline as she entered, closing the door behind her. "I'm glad you decided to come, even if it was just to escape your mother's smothering love." Caroline laughed in agreement, the sound a welcome break from the heavy atmosphere of the past few hours.
"I'm also grateful for the gifts you brought," i continued, eyeing the dishes in Caroline's hands. "I'm sure they'll be a welcome addition to the potluck. Now, let's get you something to drink before we head out."
Caroline followed me into the kitchen, relieved to be surrounded by the familiarity of her friend's home. As I poured her a glass of iced tea, Caroline felt a sense of calm wash over her, knowing that she was safe and welcome here.
"Thank you, Cassandra," Caroline said, accepting the drink with a smile. "I'm glad I decided to come after all."
I was preparing the meals when libby walked in on us and decided to join us. She pops a cherry tomato into her mouth, but I slap her hand slightly. I told her to help me chop the vegetables . I have been helping her cook a little.
Caroline was laughing a little, and I was happy that she was.
" You know all these efforts you put in your little project. If you put that much effort into your love life, it will be awesome." Caroline tried to be coy with a sentence, but I can see through her. I chuckled at the obvious hint that Caroline was put out. " Care, I told you when I am good and ready, I will take care of it.
Caroline shaked her head. " No, you said after this whole hybrid thing is over, I could help set up your love life and don't think I have forgotten about how you were acting weird around stefan. My eyes widened. Why did I forget that when she latched onto something, she never let it go.
" What this I hear about stefan? Bonnie voice suddenly filled the kitchen.
" Cinnabon, what are you doing here? I thought you were visiting relatives ? I asked her.
"Yeah, I was, but they were boring, so I decided to come back," she said excitedly.
" Yes, all my girls under one roof.
Lockwood Mansion.
My outfit for the potluck.
The potluck was in full swing. It never seemed to amazed me what people do to make themselves seem important.
I started walking around when I spotted Aunt Jenna and Ric. They really do seem happy together. And they will stay that way.
I felt someone come behind me.
" You know if you keep staring at them like that, people will think you are jealous of your aunt.
" Hello Damon, how are the alcohol treating you?
" Ouch, Matilda, who pissed you off?
" No one important what are you doing here? I thought the council meeting bore you.
Damon looked surprised that I knew what the parties were really about.
I rolled my eyes at him. " Did you forget that I am a Gilbert?
He was about to say something when I saw Caroline rushing to me. I put my drink as she rushed to me with panic on her face. " Cassie, my dad is here," she said in a panic.
" Wait, what? Why would he be here? I was confused as Caroline.
" Ok, I need you to go and the girls to go upstairs. I will take care of everything . I reassured her. I was leaving when she held my hand. I turn to her. " I will not kill him. I made a promise to you even though I really wanted to kill him.
I left them to go talk to the jackass.
I walked towards him, talking to the other members.
He turns to find me watching him. He backpedal a little bit, but he steady himself a little.
" I can't tell if you are incredible brave or that stupid. I mocked him.
He shallow his saliva." I suppose you are here to finish the job. He tried to hide his fear.
" I am not going to waste my time and oxygen on you. You are going to leave this town if I see a trace of you. What I did to you will feel like cake. My eyes were filled with rage, and my lips had a cruel smile on it.
I left him there.
The girls are sitting on a table and table. " So, are you ready? Caroline asked me as she took a bit out of her food.
I look at her confused. "Ready for what? I asked her as I ate my food.
Caroline was practically seething, her voice rising in frustration. "Don't you dare bail on me now, Cassandra! This is the night we've been dreaming of for years—senior prank night, our last chance to leave our mark on this school. You can't just back out!"
I winced, knowing i was in a tough spot. "Dammit, you're right," she conceded with a heavy sigh. "I totally forgot. Alright, what's the plan? We've gotta make this one count."
Caroline's anger melted into excitement as she filled us in on the details of their epic prank, their laughter mingling with the anticipation of the chaos that was sure to ensue. Tonight, they would show their school what they were truly made o
f—and they would do it together, like they always had.
Mystic falls high school
The moon hung low in the night sky, casting an eerie glow over the high school campus. Cassandra sat by the pool, her legs dangling lazily in the cool water. Her mind wandered, thoughts drifting to the revenge she'd sought a revenge that was now unattainable. With the target of her prank long gone, she couldn't help but feel a bit deflated. Still, she stayed put, offering moral support to her friends as they set their elaborate plans into motion. The night was theirs, and even if she couldn't quite find the same satisfaction in their pranks, she would be there to witness the mayhem unfold.
I put my earphones in as I swung my legs up and down, and I started recording Battlefield by svrcina in another world, but she doesn't exist here, so what the hell.
No time for rest
There is no pillow for my head
Nowhere to run from this
There is no way to forget
Around, the shadows creep
Like friends, they cover me
Just wanna lay me down and finally
Try to get some sleep
We carry on through the storm
Tired soldiers in this war
Remember what we're fighting for
Meet me on the battlefield
Even on the darkest night
I will be your sword and shield, your camouflage
And you will be mine
Echoes and the shots ring out
We may be the first to fall
Everything can stay the same, or we could change it all
Meet me on the battlefield
We're standing face to face
With our own human race
We commit the sins again, and our sons and daughters pay
Our tainted history is playing on repeat
But we could change it if we stand up strong and take the lead
When I was younger, I was named
A generation unafraid
For the heirs to come, be brave
And meet me on the battlefield
Even on the darkest night
I will be your sword and shield, your camouflage
And you will be mine
Echoes and the shots ring out
We may be the first to fall
Everything can stay the same, or we could change it all
Meet me on the battlefield, ooh
Oooh-ooh
We carry on through the storm
Tired soldiers in this war
Remember what we're fighting for
Meet me on the battlefield
Even on the darkest night
I will be your sword and shield, your camouflage
And you will be mine
Echoes and the shots ring out
We may be the first to fall
Everything could stay the same, or we could change it all (we could change it all)
Meet me on the battlefield
Meet me on the battlefield (we could change it all.
As i ended my song, a slow, taunting applause drifted from behind me, causing me to tense. Turning to face the intruder, she found herself looking into the eyes of the last person she wanted to see: klaus. My anger boiled over as i shot a heated glare in his direction, my voice dripping with disdain as i questioned his inability to leave me alone. " are you allergic to the words fuck off or are you that hard of hearing?
Klaus seemed unfazed by her harsh words, instead letting out a laugh. " Your insult has lost their usual impact,"he retorted . I am growing more irritated by his presence,I stepped out of the pool, hoping to distance herself from him. I began to walk away, ignoring his attempts to engage her in conversation.
Klaus, however, was undeterred, dropping a cryptic hint about treating new neighbors with respect. This caught my attention, reminding her of his recent mysterious phone call on her birthday. With a sharp turn, i locked eyes with him. " What the hell are you talking about?" I demanded an explanation, my tone eerily calm despite the storm brewing inside her.
Klaus's lips curled into a smirk, aware that he had managed to ruffle her feathers. "Oh, did I not tell you .i had purchased a lovely house around here. " Knowing full well, this information would provoke a reaction from her. Just as i was about to respond, my phone rang. I considered ignoring it, but klaus urged her to answer, " Oh love, you might wanna answer that phone,"insinuating he knew who was on the other end.
With narrowed eyes, i answered the call to hear my aunt Carol's voice.
" Hey sweetie, remember when you asked me to look into the person who bought the house that you wanted? She asked me.
" Yeah, I answered despite the unbelievable rage that is brewing inside me. " Well, I finally found it the name of him.
" Can you tell me who it was , I calming asked her. " Ah yes, a Niklaus Mikaelson.
My frustration reached a boiling point as i listened to my aunt's revelation over the phone, my eyes locked on klaus's smug expression. His arrogance only fueled her anger as she realized he had intentionally purchased the house she had set her sights on. She could feel her body trembling with the effort to maintain control, the urge to physically lash out at him, almost overwhelming. I end the phone call.
With a voice barely concealing my rage, i addressed him. " You bought the house, didn't you?"
" Well, love, you had such exquisite taste I just couldn't resist. He acknowledged his deliberate attempt to undermine me.
Klaus's nonchalant response only served to enrage me further.
I was leaving him when the bond I had with my siblings sent an intense pain through me. I ran to the gym to find my brother neck broken, and Elena cheeks were red like she had been hit. I walked slowly towards them. As I put my hands on her cheek and looked at bear fingers, I knew he was back, but still.
" You know, with the way Finn was talking about her, I thought she would be pretty, but the original was better" the blonde bitch spit out.
a cold, menacing laugh bubbled up from within me . With a flick of my wrist, i harnessed my powers to bring the blonde bitch to her knees. Simultaneously, i pinned Klaus against the wall, rendering him helpless as he watched the scene unfold.
My voice dripped with dark amusement as i addressed the siblings."First of sweetie heart, you have never met the original, so shut the hell up and second on what universe did you think you can harm my family? And third, did I not warn you never to step foot here? I reminded klaus of the warning i had given previously. Ignoring the girl's screams of pain, i began to methodically break every bone in her body, determined to make an example of her.
Klaus struggled fruitlessly against the invisible force holding him in place, his panic mounting as he witnessed his sister's torment. The entire gym seemed to be encased in the chaotic power emanating from Cassandra, her rage palpable in the air.
Lost in the euphoria of my vengeance, i was deaf to the pleas of those around her, the screams of my victim only spurring her on. It was only when she heard my sister's voice cutting through the cacophony that she snapped out of her trance-like state.
Klaus and his sister were still pin dow , i rushed to her sister's side, enveloping her in a tight embrace. Bear return to the land of the living. The consequences of his dead with go to the bitch and i am looking forward to it. With a wave of my hand, i banished klaus and his sister from the gym, my breathing slowly returning to normal as the adrenaline coursing through my veins began to subside.
Caroline ran to my side. " Sweetie, are you ok? I simply just smile. " I am fine. It feels like I just took a massive sneeze.