Oh, Brother ~~ The Vampire Diaries FanFiction

3x14

"A ball?" I smirked with a laugh, "You're kidding, right?"

Klaus shrugged, "And, per mother's request, I need someone to attend with me."

"Yikes. Sorry to burst your bubble, but I already told Rebekah that I would go with her." I teased.

"Cute. But, I was thinking of another blonde. Maybe you know her? After all, I did save her life so she owes me a dance."

I let out a sigh and clenched my jaw, "Caroline. Well, you'll be competing with Tyler. So, have fun on that front."

"Funny you say that, Karson!" He smiled, "I am hoping you can deliver the invitation."

"Nik, could you please stop torturing the boy." Rebekah rolled her eyes, taking a hold of my arm.

Klaus laughed, "You may have a point, dear sister. If he wants to spend forever with you then that will be torture enough."

I rolled my eyes as Rebekah pulled me aside with her, passing all of her family in the process. She revealed a suit, which I assume she intended I wear to the ball tonight. I couldn't help but send a smile her way as she gently wrapped her arms around my neck.

"Hopefully you clean up nicely, Salvatore. Mother will be there." She smiled.

I let my eyes go wide, "Mother?! I have to meet your mother already!"

"Is that so bad?" She questioned.

I shook my head, "Not at all. However, your brothers could be a bit terrifying."

She laughed, "You have two brothers, so what do you mean?"

"Ah yes, Damon and Stefan." I sighed, "My brothers are not Originals. They also haven't been daggered for this whole time. Your brothers have some anger built up inside of them so the odds are not in my favor."

"They won't hurt them, I wouldn't allow them." She promised.

I nodded, "Great. I have to have my girlfriend protect me."

"Girlfriend?" She smirked, taking a step towards.

I smiled, "I mean... yeah. If you wanted?"

"Lets see how well you can dance tonight, and we can go from there." She smiled, placing a single kiss onto my cheek, "See you tonight.

***

"Good thing I don't have two left feet." I winked as Rebekah and I began the waltz.

"Wonderful. Any boyfriend of mine is going to be able to dance!" She laughed.

We continued to dance together, with smiles all over our faces. Then, for a moment, we had to switch partners. Rebekah was lucky enough to go with Damon, and Caroline came to me. I couldn't help but laugh at the irony.

"So." I sighed, "Klaus, huh?"

"Oh, don't even start." She smirked as she was play fighting, "You're here with Rebekah!"

"Okay, but why are you here at all? You know he wanted ME to deliver the invitation. I would have thought you would decline it."

"I was going to but then Elena got involved and, I don't know the dress was really pretty okay?"

I laughed with a nod, "I get it. For what it is worth, you do look good. You look beautiful, Forbes."

"You look pretty dashing yourself, Karson. Really." She smiled.

I gave her one last smile before the dance ended and we shared a nod as we parted ways. Rebekah joined me again, taking hold of my hand when one of her brothers decided to make himself known.

"Karson." He smiled, "I don't believe we met."

"No, we have not." I smiled, extending my hand, "Karson Salvatore."

"I'm Kol." He introduced, taking a firm hold of my hand.

My smile slowly faded as I could feel his grip beginning to tighten. I don't have to tell you that it is obvious he is much stronger than I am. I mean, he is an Original for crying out loud. I finally could here the bone crack in my hands as I fell to one of my knees. Rebekah was shouting at him to stop, but he just kept a devilish smirk on his lips.

"Kol, that will be enough." A voice warned.

Instantly he took a step back and lowered his head in defeat. Rebekah helped my back to my feet as I pushed my bones into the correct locations again to begin the healing process. Rebekah also took a grip onto my arm in what seemed like fear. What was she afraid of? I finally looked up to see a woman standing before us.

"You must be Karson." She observed.

"And you are?" I asked.

Rebekah gave me a nudge, "This is mother."

I swallowed hard and looked back with a nod, "Mother."