Hello Readers. Sadly we are at the end of the story. Ah, I'm going to cry. Somebody, get me a tissue box! Stat! Just kidding. But seriously this is sad for me as an author. Anyway enjoy the chapter and meet me at the bottom for further information.

The World According to Caroline Forbes Mikaelson: Part IV

Two weeks after the failed wedding Caroline Forbes yawned as she began to wake up. Her body was exhausted from last night's activities. Make that the activities of the past two weeks. She smiled happily into her pillow as she reached out to the left side of the bed. Her hand smacked on the bed sheet. One of her eyes popped open. She groaned. He must be taking care of that business he had been up to ever since they had come to Mystic Falls.

Caroline rolled onto her back and stared at the ceiling. She contemplated what to do until Klaus came back. They hadn't been to the grocery in a while. 'When was the last time she and the girls had gone shopping,' she wondered. Yes, shopping with friends sounded like fun and then drinks at the Salvatores. There were plenty of things to do today. She picked her phone up off the nightstand.

"Hey, Elena. Do you want to go shopping with me?" Caroline waited for Elena's response.

"Sure." Elena replied. "But there's going to be a party today. So, do you want to come over and get ready together? It will be like old times."

"A party. That sounds great." Caroline hadn't been to a really great party in quite some time. "I'll be over in five." She hopped out of bed and pulled the drawers to her dresser open and grabbed a t-shirt and pair of jeans. She ran down the stairs of the Mikaelson mansion and got into her car. Cranking the radio she began to sing as she drove through the streets of Mystic Falls.

Then she arrived at the door she pulled out her key to the Salvatores house. Damon had given her a key years ago. After all of the crazy things that had happened in all of their lives they had all exchanged keys in case something happened to someone in the gang. Caroline walked into the home to be greeted by Meredith. "Hi, Caroline. Hey, everybody. She's here." She called up the stairs.

Bonnie, Elena and Rebekah came to stand at the top of the stairs. "Come on, Care." Elena called. Caroline and Meredith walked upstairs to get ready. Caroline walked into Damon's bedroom which is where they were all getting ready. Each of the women had chosen a light summer dress to wear to the party.

Elena brought Caroline a garment bag. "Klaus had this dropped off this morning."

Caroline unzipped the bag. She looked at the white dress and frowned. It was a simple summer dress. However, it was white and Caroline did not want to wear something white right now. It reminded her of the failed wedding. "You think I can borrow something to wear, Lena?"

Elena shook her head. "No. I think Klaus really wanted you to wear this."

Caroline's mouth twisted into a firm line as she narrowed her eyes at the dress. She supposed if it was that important to Klaus she would wear the dress. That didn't mean she had to like it. She went into the bathroom and took a quick shower. After drying her hair and curling it she unzipped the dress and slid it on. After pulling the zipper up she had to admit that it was pretty. The spaghetti straps holding it showed off a nice amount of skin and then the hem fell at mid-thigh. It amused her that her fiancée had such good taste in women's clothing. She put on a little bit of makeup and then walked out.

The others were already ready. They were just waiting for her and she blushed. Stefan walked in the door. "Whoa, Care. You look great."

"Thanks, Stefan." Caroline grinned at her best male friend. He was wearing a pair of black slacks and a green shirt.

Kol came walking into the room in a suit. Caroline smirked. "Look who's all dressed up."

Kol groaned. "That is the last time I go shopping with Elijah."

"You look nice." Bonnie told him, taking his hand.

"Or maybe I will do it again." Kol said, squeezing Bonnie's hand.

Damon walked in in a navy blue suit. He adjusted his tie. "Are we ready to go people?" He looked around at the others.

Elena came over and stood before him. "We've been ready." Damon smiled and kissed her on the lips.

"Okay. Okay. Let's go people." Rebekah began to usher people out of the room.

Caroline was one of the last to leave. "Where's Matt?"

Rebekah followed her out of the bedroom. "Matt is at the party with April and Jeremy babysitting the kids."

"Oh," Caroline nodded as she followed Bonnie and Kol down the stairs. Damon, Stefan, Elena and Meredith climbed into Damon's car. Rebekah and Caroline climbed into the back seat of Kol's. Bonnie sat in the passenger seat and Kol drove.

"It is nice to be behind the wheel again." Kol said while he drove down the street at a leisurely pace.

Rebekah leaned forward placing her head on her brother's shoulder. "Kol, you hate driving."

Kol was amused. "Yes, I do. But you don't really know what you will miss when you no longer are able to do it. Now, sit back and buckle up. I do not want to have to explain to Matty that you were decapitated."

Rebekah huffed. "I love being human but sometimes there are glitches. If only I were just a little less fragile."

"Does that mean you want to be a vampire again, sister? Just say the word." Kol smirked at his sister while he looked at her in the rearview mirror.

"Kol!" Bonnie yelled.

Kol shrugged. "I was simply asking."

Rebekah looked out the window. "No. I have my children and I have Matt. I spent many years walking the earth as a vampire and was never as happy as I am now."

They were all silent for some time. "Where is Damon going?" Caroline questioned her fellow passengers. The elder Salvatore seemed to be driving in circles around the town.

Kol looked at Caroline. "He told me that he would call when the party is ready. Until then we're having a pleasant time aren't we?"

Caroline shook her head. "Can we get out of this car? I want to take a walk." Kol stopped the car and they all got out. Caroline was beginning to panic again. "Do you guys know when you'll have to go back to the other side?"

Bonnie and Kol looked at each other. "No," Bonnie answered for both of them.

"So, it could be at any moment, like right now. You could be there talking to me and then poof. You'll both be gone and I'll never see you again." Caroline was fighting back tears.

Bonnie put her arms around her friend. "Care, we will always be with you. I promise you that. And one day we'll all be together."

Kol smiled brightly. "Yes. The next time you are taking a shower or getting dressed remember that I'm there watching." Rebekah hit him on the shoulder. "Ow. Sorry. For my candor." Kol rubbed his shoulder. "Although it's true." He muttered before Bonnie punched him on the other shoulder. "You women are all violent, aren't you?"

Caroline began to play with her hair as she looked up above her at the clear blue sky. "I've got a really great idea. Let's go to the high school. I want to know what Mystic Falls high looks like in 2063."

The others exchanged a brief look. "Sure," Bonnie said, a little too brightly. They walked along slowly.

Kol kept pointing to houses. "And who lives there?" He would ask Caroline.

After the twentieth time Caroline whirled around and came to stand in front of him. "Why are you being so weird?"

Kol looked mock offended. "Me? You think I am weird. Look at who you're marrying. Now, Nik. He is weird. I am merely eccentric."

Caroline scoffed and turned her back on him to walk away. "I don't know why you guys are trying to distract me but I'm on to you."

Bonnie grabbed her by the arm, stopping her progress. "Okay, Care. You caught us. This party is for you and Klaus because you didn't get to get married. We wanted to cheer you up. But it was supposed to be a surprise. Klaus is not going to be happy that I told you." "Really?" Caroline looked at the others her eyes wide. Rebekah and Kol nodded, smiling ruefully. "That is so sweet." She held her arms out to them. "Kol, get your hand off of my ass." Caroline punched Kol in the shoulder.

"Ow. Find another place to hit." Kol complained. Caroline let her gaze travel downward. "Okay. Never mind." Kol sighed when his phone rang. He pulled it out of his pocket. "Hello, Damon. … We're having a little walk around town." He winked at his companions. "They're ready for us? Great. We're on our way."

They made their way back to the car. Caroline was surprised when they pulled into the parking lot of the high school. "This is where the party is?" she asked. She didn't see anyone. The doors to the high school were open and Kol led them through quickly. He led them to the back exit. After walking through the door he held it open for Bonnie, Rebekah and Caroline. Caroline walked outside and gasped at what she saw.

On the football field were a set of folding chairs. They were set so that people could walk between them and Caroline could see her friends sitting in the first couple of rows. Damon stood at the front with his hands folded in front of him. When he saw her he waved. "Hey there, Blondie."

Elena appeared at her side with a bouquet of red roses and held them out to Caroline. "I think you might need these." She hugged Caroline and then walked down the aisle to take her seat beside her brother. Caroline looked for Klaus as he stood up from one of the middle rows. He walked down the aisle as Bonnie, Kol and Rebekah hugged her quickly before going to sit with Elijah and Katherine.

Klaus came and stood before Caroline. "Hello, love. Are you ready to get married?"

Caroline stared at him. Her confusion was plain on her face. "But we aren't dressed for a wedding and you want to get married on a football field?"

Klaus grinned at her and placed an arm around her waist. "You see that spot." He pointed at a spot two feet in front of Damon. "Do you remember that spot?"

Caroline thought about it and then remembered. "Yes."

Klaus grinned at her. "That is the spot that I told you that I would be your last love. I thought it would be more than appropriate."

"But what about tradition." Caroline protested, looking at Klaus' button down white shirt and slacks.

Klaus placed a finger to her lips. "We have lived quite some time now. I do believe that we have the right to make our own traditions." Caroline grinned and Klaus removed his finger. He leaned down and kissed Caroline cupping the back of her head.

"Ahem." Damon coughed giving the couple a pointed look. "Are you going to get married or not? I don't have all day"

Klaus and Caroline grinned at each other. "You picked him to officiate?" Caroline asked.

Klaus shrugged as they walked down the aisle. "He asked."

Damon smirked at them and then he looked at the guests. "We are gathered here today. On this beautiful, crisp, spring day to celebrate Blondie's love for the Papa hybrid or Caroline Forbes and Niklaus Mikaelson. They have had a hard road to go down but they made it to their destination and now we can say that we were there to see what love that really conquers all looks like." Damon winked at the couple.

"Now, without further interruption. Do you, Caroline Forbes promise to love, cherish and spend the rest of eternity with Niklaus? Do you promise to trust him, to be faithful to him and keep him sane?"

Caroline giggled at Damon's reinterpretation of the wedding vows. "Yes. I do." Klaus slid a gold ring onto her finger.

"Okay, then. Now, do you, Niklaus promise to love, cherish and spend the rest of eternity with Caroline? Do you promise to protect her, be faithful to her and listen to all of her incessant chatter?"

Klaus chuckled. "Yes. I do." Caroline slid a matching ring onto to Klaus' finger.

Damon grinned. "Alrighty, then. With the power invested in me by some website on the internet. I pronounce you, man and wife. Klaus, you can kiss Blondie now."

Klaus and Caroline had never been so happy as they wrapped their arms around each and kissed in front of the crowd of friends and family. They knew that they would love each other for the next thousand years and that they would never be apart again.

The End

There you go. I really hope you enjoyed the story. I enjoyed writing it. Now, I know there were things that got left out. There are probably dozens of little mini stories that could have happen to any of these characters over the time period or after. So, if there is an idea or particular storyline in this story that you would like me to write another story for then send me a review or PM me. Thank you for reading, reviewing, faving and following.

Love,

LL