Royal Sacrifices

Not A Princess

The entire world freezes in that moment. Caroline is entirely certain that everything stops and she can hear her own heart beating inside her chest. In this moment of absolute stillness and silence she takes stock of exactly what is happening. The most prominent thought in her head is that Klaus is practically on top of her, wrapping his arms protectively around her in an attempt to shield her from the gunshots, which have now stopped. The priest hides beneath the alter and she is receiving horrified looks from everyone in the room. Some of the most important people in the world are in this room. And they could be in danger- because of her.

Tyler stands confidently in the middle of the aisle she had just walked down, his men are not shooting but they have also not lowered their weapons. Caroline swallows past the lump in her throat and the world returns to a normal speed.

A growl rips through Klaus' throat and as soon as he is fairly certain Caroline is in no immediate danger he fixes his hand tightly around her waist and brings them both to a standing position. He pushes her securely behind him and shares a look with Elijah that would normally have the other Mikaelson rushing to his side, but he is also protecting someone and he refuses to bring this intruders attention towards Katerina so he remains completely still.

Klaus and Tyler stand deadlocked in some sort of wolf-like staring contest for dominance. The first voice that speaks is definitely not one that anybody in the room is expecting

"Oh come on Lockwood!" Damon Salvatore's indignant voice shouts from the second row as the man stands up, flinging his arms out in disbelief "a little dramatic don't you think? Yeah you and Blondie had a thing- get over it, newsflash- she's not that great."

The prince's head snaps toward the audience at an almost terrifying speed "This does not concern you Mr. Salvatore" he growls "I would suggest you stop overestimating your importance and take a seat"

Damon is about to respond, but Klaus beats him to it "I take it I am the one to whom you wish to speak? Considering it is my marriage you appear so vehemently opposed to"

Tyler cocks his head to the side and smirks "actually I could really not care less what happens to you. I am here for Caroline. My fiancé." Klaus hides his shock at the man's admission so as not to lose face "you are merely in my way" he speaks with all the over estimated self assurance of a young man with too much power.

Klaus laughs out loud at the impetuous prince "interesting that I was about to marry your fiancé and yet I still have no idea who you are. Clearly you did not leave much of an impression mate" he sneers

Tyler takes a few long steps forward, catching Caroline's eye as she looks out from behind Klaus' shoulder "Care, It's okay." He lowers his voice "you no longer have to go through with this. Come with me."

"I think her choice is clear" Klaus shouts, losing his temper at the other man's audacity "If the princess was in need of saving I am sure she could have come up with a better Calvary than you and this sorry lot-"

"HOW DARE YOU!" one of the men in armor shouts, "You speak to the crown prince of England. Show some respect king slayer!"

Klaus is filled with a white-hot rage, but Elijah's eyes nearly pop out of his head. ENGLAND?! They pissed off the future king of one of the most important countries in the world?! Caroline told him she saw no reason that another country would be mad at the Mystic Kingdom, how could she have overlooked this small fact. His shock and anger must be evident because he feels a soft hand wrap itself comfortingly around his and Katherine responds as though he had asked the question aloud