Good to You

Chapter Three

Caroline walked up to the Mikaelson mansion, hoping Klaus wouldn't mind that she was coming over unannounced.

"Klaus?" Caroline called. "Klaus? Are you home?" She called from the foyer, and just when she was considering coming back later, he rounded the corner.

"Caroline?" He smiled. "This is certainly a surprise."

"I know I should have called first-" She began but was cut off.

"Nonsense." Klaus told her. "You're more than welcomed here. So what can I do for you? I assume you want something."

"I do." Caroline said, not bothering to deny. "I was hoping you could do me a favor and help me out with something."

"If it is within my capabilities, I'll see what I can do." Klaus told her.

"Well, as you are more aware than anyone, Silas's abilities with mind control pass even that of your family." Caroline began.

"I am aware." Klaus said tensely.

"Well, I was thinking, what if one could block out his ability, you know, like resisting mind compulsion?" Caroline said.

"Yes, but you resist mind compulsion with vervain." Klaus pointed out.

"Not necessarily." Caroline said, thinking of her father.

"What are you thinking about?" Klaus asked, shortly.

"My father was able to resist compulsion without the assistance of vervain." Caroline told him.

Klaus was surprised by this, he'd never heard of such a thing before. "How?"

"He said it was the mind, the mind could be trained, that the mind was more powerful than given credit for." Caroline said.

"Caroline." Klaus began. "Even I couldn't keep Silas out of my head."

"I know it's a long shot, but my father was able to do it and I want to at least try to do the same." Caroline said.

"How long did it take your father to learn that skill?" Klaus inquired. "I'm sure it wasn't over night."

"Years." Caroline admitted after a moment.

"Years?" Klaus repeated. "And what? You expect to be able to do the same in so little time?"

"Well no." Caroline answered honestly. "But I would like to get a start on at least trying; however, I'm a vampire and can't be compelled unless it's by an original that's where you come in."

Klaus looked at her in surprise. "You want me to help you with this little mission of yours by compelling you?"

"Yes." Caroline answered.

"You trust me that much?" He looked at her searchingly.

"To be honest, I'm not sure I do." Caroline admitted. "But out of all the originals I do in fact trust you the most. I don't know your brother, Elijah, Rebekah and I can't get along for the life of us which leaves you."

"I feel so honored to be your last choice." Klaus said dryly.

Caroline rolled her eyes. "You're not my last choice, lately when I have a problem I turn to you."

Klaus stared at her. "Why?"

Caroline considered not answering but felt compelled to at the intensity in his eyes. "Because I know you'll be there. That you wouldn't let me down."

Klaus stared at her a moment before giving her a smile. "When do you want to start?"

"Now, we'll be good." Caroline smiled. "The faster I learn the better and it's going to take time and serious effort, so yeah, now would be good."