So I just got a few days off work (yayyy!), and since my New Year’s resolution is to write more, and I don’t want to let myself waste the break away, I thought I’d open up prompts for drabbles or minidrabbles if anyone’s interested. Just wanted to keep my writing rhythm going on, so anything is welcome - settings, tropes, fusions, lines, little details, just drop it in my ask and we’ll see what happens. Outside of events I think this might be the first time I’m taking prompts? So I’m very excited!
The city bustled, feeling alive and never stopping for a moment. Millions of souls walked through the crowds and it was easy to get lost in the mix. There was so much to see and do, the city that never sleeps, that most could not take everything in at once, allowing the most obvious of things to fade into the background. Many people could step on the street and vanish, changing to become anyone they wanted. It was something Caroline counted on. Blending in and being forgettable.
For three years she had been running and that was after surviving a disastrous marriage for two years, slowly working to crack its foundation. Eventually she succeeded but not she was constantly moving, never staying in one place for long. She would be moving on again soon enough, leaving the city behind for another. As she weaved in and out of the crowd, turning down a new street, listening to the debauchery that only a Friday could bring.
She walked further down the pavement, nearing the rundown studio apartment she had been renting for the last few months. Biting her bottom lip, she pulled the temporary phone out of her back pocket, dialing to the now memorized number. She listened to it ring and waited for the man on the other line to answer. She knew he wouldn’t, at least not at first. They had a routine and a failsafe. Call once and leave a message, coded words meant to signal trouble. Call twice with no message meant it was all clear and that everything was well; preparing him for a third call. If no third call came, then he knew all hell had broken loose and she had been found.
After having a panic attack backstage of a runway show during Paris Fashion Week, Elena tells her with the hint of a smile on her lips, “Only you would get rescued by Klaus Mikaelson.”
Caroline glances back to the crowd, where the man has long since disappeared. “Who?”
Okay, so MAYBE this is a cop out because this was a gift for me BUT I could not help but make a banner for this fic when highlighting you for @klarolinepositivity. Jen, you are a FABULOUS writer. You have a talent I envy and a style that I know I enjoy no matter what you're writing. You have a range that is spectacular and a wit that is capture fantastically.
You have become a wonderful fandom friend and I enjoy chatting, plot bunnying and reading everything you put out. NEVER stop writing for this fandom because if you do I honestly may cry.
Summary: FBI Special Agent, Niklaus Mikaelson is sent to the small town of Mystic Falls, Virginia to investigate a series of murders. When a serial killer’s most recent victim, Caroline Forbes, saves herself from a horrible fate, Klaus cannot help but begin to feel drawn to her.
However, it seems that he is not the only one.
WINNER: KC Award category: Best AU human multi-chapter 2020
Erica is such a talented author and she has so many wonderful fics (I'm lucky enough that she's gifted some to me specifically!) but my absolute favorite is Wanderlust, hands down. Caroline is glorious as a survivor with a resilience that springs right off the page. Klaus is a gruff agent with a case to solve, but he's not immune to this girl and the draw she holds over him almost instantly. They break every rule in the book, and (spoiler alert!) it's a happy ending. I love a good thriller and Erica crafts so many scenes to perfection as she makes the tension rise. Absolutely glorious, and seriously one I'll always come back to re-read.
It seems only fitting to kick off my KC Positivity Week Day 4 activities (a little early) with a post about @thetourguidebarbie since Angie is known for her positivity, from her cheerful use of pokemon gifs to her generous spirit through her endless support of other KC writers and amazing work through @klarolinegivesback, and even, this very wonderful and fun positivity week project. She is also one of the most prolific KC authors so selecting stories to feature from her gazillions of great stories and drabbles is super hard so here are just a (very) few:
Circuit Break. As Caroline falls haphazardly through time, the only real constant is that she always finds Klaus. My favorite part of the story is the development of their relationship over a thousand years. Their relationship keeps shifting as Caroline journeys through time, but their connection is the heart of the story, and written quite beautifully with many layers and complexities.
Skin to Skin. Mate fic! This one is a clever twist on TVD canon, and has the best of TVD S3 Klaus that we all fell in love with. My favorite part of the story might be the Klaus writing, but I also really like their emotional journey as they gradually embrace their bond and each other.
Fly with Me. Caroline is a med student with a crush on her barista. Things heat up when Klaus reveals that he is a dragon. My favorite part is that the KC banter is so funny and cute.
Stars in Their Eyes. OUaT fusion. KC is expertly woven into the early OUaT universe, and their fairytale is heartwarming. My favorite part is Caroline’s personal growth as she finds her way back to Klaus.
All of this is still true @thetourguidebarbie, but it is still hard to select favorites as there are so many great things so today, I will add to this for this @klarolinepositivity :
the Chain of Dreams Temptation, a truly outstanding parallel universe story with Original!Klaroline getting to meet their canon counterparts with all the what if’s you ever wanted.
An Intriguing Little Things, I always loved this alternative path fic of Caroline meeting Klaus before and away from Mystic Falls
Spitting Image, for making a unique and unpredicted take on Caroline with history with an Original totally work perfectly, and Klaus just being totally awful and magnetic in all the best ways. Awesome KC chemistry against the odds.
His eyebrows shot up. “I thought for sure you would have sworn off any chance of being near me.”
“Well it was what almost made me choose the other choice, but I figured since I’m stuck with you as a mate either way, why not make the most of it.”
“You don’t sound so enthusiastic,” he commented dryly.
Or the one where Caroline finds her mate but it's the last person she expected and she has to deal with it.
Oh Maria. I cannot express how much I loved this fic so when @klarolinepositivity week came around, I knew I wanted to pummel you with love. This fic honestly was so uplifting and heartwarming and you have no idea how much I needed it. I love a good werewolf mate trope and you gave me that AND an arranged marriage? The world building was just incredible.
I want you to know that you are a wonderful and sweet person, a true blessing to have in this fandom. I cannot wait to see what else you can create and bless us with because you really are a blessing to have here.
I squealed, very loudly. The edit is sooo beautiful and I’m so happy you liked this fic and the fact this incredibly heartwarming message is coming from an author I’ve loved since I had barely came into the fandom??? I’m deceased. Thank you 😭❤️❤️
Kait has such a beautiful vision of how edits and moodboards should tell a story and I’m so in love with her vision. She is making amazing art and I’m always in awe of how she can tell a whole story with just a few images and how she can sum up a personality of a character in images as well. It’s hard to choose a favourite edit because they’re all so beautiful and the storytelling always so so good, but this one holds a special place in my heart ❤️
Klaus Mikaelson, known as Klaus the Dragon, and his sisters, Caroline and Rebekah, firce and ardent dragonriders, come to conquer the Seven Kingdoms.
Klaus’s love for his sisters is so great and brutal, that both of them become his wives.
And while he destroys castles and burns people alive on a battlefields, his sisters rule with sweet smiles and wicked magic. Although, those who mistaken them for weak and incosiderable women, can taste fire of their dragons too — they seems to be gentle, but share their brother’s temperament.
They share their throne as their share their bed, and people now tend to say that only a dragon can love a dragon.
For @klarolinepositivity, I am also showcasing THIS BEAUTY.
I ADORE Game of Thrones and will consume any Klaroline crossover there is. Making the Mikaelson’s crossover with the Targaryens is *chefs kiss*. The imagery and talent that goes into creating something so wonder and beautiful makes me cry. I love the vision of this so much. I can imagine Klaus being the mad Targaryen set out to conquer Westeroes with Caroline and Rebekah.
So, Thank you @arrenemris for this wonderful edit and please….do keep making them.
For @klarolinepositivity gif appreciation day, I am highlightling @labime.
This gif in particular is MAGNIFICENT. It really feels like it is a scene out of a hallmark movie. Which honestly, is something we all need. I will not lie and say that a thousand different stories spun in my head when I saw this gif…and the other Christmas one. They are so beautifully done that I am in awe of her talent.
I can just see Klaus and Caroline spending New Year’s together in an alternate universe, whether it be one where they are vampires or human, you can just feel that they are happy together. It honestly is the end game we all deserve.
Making gifs is an art form that does not get enough love. I cannot imagine how difficult it is to make something like this….and how it seems so real. I also see that its apart of a series????
So thank you @labime for making this wonderful gif, along with MANY others that you have made. It brings a smile to all our faces.
ʟᴏᴛᴛɪᴇ ᴅᴏᴇꜱ ᴋʟᴀʀᴏʟɪɴᴇ!ꜱᴏɴɢꜱ (16/?): I Eat Boys, Chloe Moriondo
So don’t look at me like that, eyes on the pavement
Now, your legs are shaking
Hands off, kid, or you’ll wakе up in my basement
And all the fеds’ll have to break-in
Also for @klarolinepositivity, I want to showcase THIS!!!.
Now, I am a massive fan of Caroline’s storyline and @klarolineagainnaturally shows a darker side to her here. A wonderful story that should have been included in TVD. Caroline suffered something horrible and never really got to seek revenge for that. THIS gif really shows that darker side.
AND THIS SONG. Honestly, I had never heard of it until I saw this come across my dash- I had to, of course, seek it out and I LVOED it.
“It had arrived as an early present from an anonymous gifter, accompanied only by a tag that read for Caroline in elegant script on thick cardstock.” ~ nutcracker suite by brophigenia
For the @klarolinepositivity gif appreciation day I’m highlighting this masterful edit by @witchergeralt.
I adore this. It’s perfection. The style of the text making it seem like Klaroline actually have a beautifully designed printed book, oh it’s amazing. This is perfection.
When @klarolinepositivity week was announced, I had plans. To which I changed and scrapped last minute because it didn't feel good enough. So, I intended to bomb as many people as possible with love. However, this week hit and it was a less than stellar one. I didn't have much time to reblog as many people as I wanted for the first two days and had intended to make more graphics to highlight fan fiction writers that I love and adore.
I had picked out several fics/authors to highlight but I only managed to make three. So below is a fic rec list for the other authors I picked and hopefully if I am feeling up to it, I can work on those graphics.
Are you even real? by @helpfulfairy
Waking up on the forest floor was not a new turn of events for Klaus.
He lay there, eyes closed, feeling the sunlight dance across his skin, the breeze blowing through his hair. He sighed, he hadn’t felt this relaxed ever, and it was a delightful feeling.
In his relaxation, his mind is drifting when he sees a woman.
Or the P&P au that we all deserved
Jessie, I hope you are doing well. I want you to know that I very much enjoy your writing and pure existence. You are the sweetest person who deserves the BEST things in life. This fic is a vampire Pride and Prejudice that consumes my soul. It is a beautiful work of art for being only two chapters in and I cannot wait to see where you take it.
Not All Guns and Roses by @recklessnesspersonified
A marriage of convenience among two rivals and friends with benefits. Will it end in roses or would it go up in flames. Mafia Au with arranged marriage. A little angst with a happy ending.
When I say this fic is perfection, I mean literal perfection. Mafia rivals and a badass Caroline is honestly beyond wonderful. This fic deserves all the love and so do you. I wavered between this fic and Forbidden because I love myself some Viking Klaus but I landed on this one because of you wrote Caroline. She is the perfect mafia Caroline that I want to see in my fics- ruthless. I'm completely honest when I say that I cannot wait to see what else you have in store for us.
Into Eternity by @morningstargirl666
One day, she shows up at his door, and despite her better judgement, Caroline Forbes starts a relationship with Klaus Mikaelson.
It’s not as easy as she thinks. But then she never asked for easy.
She asked for Klaus.
And she wouldn’t change a single thing.
First off, you made me cry today. Second, you really are a treasure. This is one of my favorite fics and you captured the "what could of been" so wonderfully. I know you have your big project in The Big Bad Wolf but I am curious as to what else you will grace this fandom with.
Stranger Things (Have Happened) by @princess-of-the-worlds
Detective Will Kinney is determined to expose Klaus Mikaelson as a mob boss by kidnapping his wife Caroline. Kinney just did not see this surprise coming.
It has been WEEKS since I've read this fic and it STILL has me chuckling. Like SERIOUSLY. Klaus getting that call about his wife being kidnapped and he is like "good luck with that" and hangs up is just hilarious.
I love a self-sufficient Caroline.
This fic has made me deep dive and binge a few of your Klaroline fics (also, scrolling past all the Torchwood has me curious) and while I LOVE them all, this one will always be my favorite. Please, keep writing for us.
The Witch Queen @galvanizedfriend
Caroline always knew she was different. She was keyed into her own otherness very early on. Strange things happened around the Forbes women. Her mother never really had to spell it out to her, give it a name. Caroline could always sort of feel it, and then at some point the feeling blossomed into comprehension, and comprehension hardened into fact. And with that came an altogether different kind of certainty: this was not a secret she'd be able to keep forever. One day, no matter how hard she tried to hide it, everyone would find out. And when they did, they would come for her.
Okay, so I wasn't sure if I wanted to highlight this or The Sound of Settling because I love them both (top two fav fics you've written) but chose this because I think more people need to know about it. You are a fantastic writer and such a sweet person. I really enjoy chatting with you and while I know you're busy at the moment with work and may not even see this, just know that I appreciate everything you do for the fandom.
The Raven Hunter by @lynyrdwrites
There is a killer hunting frat boys on campus. The Raven Hunter is a terrible name... not that Caroline has a reason to care or anything.
Sigh, so originally I was going to highlight the fic you wrote me (which I absolutely adore and have read more times than I should admit) but I came back to this one. This is a comfort fic of mine. It is one that I come to when I need something familiar and happy to come home to and the idea of serial killer Caroline is just up my alley.
I've read so many of your fics that I cannot get over them. Please please please keep blessing us with your writing.
Hallowed Ground by @kirythestitchwitch
Caroline's trip to Ireland was not going the way it was supposed to. She was expecting stories and myths, and instead finds that some legends are a lot more real than she could have imagined. And hot. Really hot.
I had NO IDEA what fic I was picking for you. Why? Because I love them all. I picked this one because I cannot get the idea of Caroline killing Damon in a church out of my mind. Perfection I tell you.
Now, I must praise your writing in general. Honestly, Kiry you are a gift. You're talented and a beautiful person inside and out and this fandom is SO lucky to have you.
burn your kingdom down @definedareasofuncertainty
When Caroline Forbes, the Wardeness of the North, decides to start a war against the King of the Seven Kingdoms, she finds an unlikely ally in the rightful heir to the throne.
I was torn between this fic and like a wedding dress needs dirt but my love for Game of Thrones won. This fic is STEAMING with passion, lust, and everyting I want in my fanfiction. Honestly, this is beautiful. The writing, as is everything you write, is spectacular. The yearing between them that they honestly did not want to admit to is just...perfect. Temporary ally my ass. While I suck at leaving my comments (I NEED to be better) I have to admit that you are honestly a fantastic writer and I have read almost all of your fics, and have loved everyone of them.
Acrimonious Accompaniment @supremeuppityone
This is a historical Regency human AU. It’s the day after Klaus and Caroline’s arranged marriage — and it’s just as uncomfortable as it is unconsummated. Or, how 2 stubborn people + misunderstandings = sexytimes.
Almost like everyone on this list, I pondered what fic I wanted to highlight. In the end, I went to my love of historical fics and chose the one you wrote for me. This is just beautiful with the PINING and miscommunication between Klaus and Caroline. You're writing has a light and humorous feel that brings me happiness to come back to when I need a pick-me-up.
This goes without saying but keep writing and bringing us all joy. (Also, your graphics are A+)
teeth in the grass by @little-miss-sunny-daisy
"Doors opening and shutting, footsteps in the hallway with no one around, things disappearing and reappearing around the house. That kind of thing.”
or: Caroline Forbes inherits her great-grandmother's house.
a southern gothic AU
Don't mind me. Just me sitting on pins and needles, waiting for this fic to grace my screen again. I yearn for this Kelly, but alas, you know this. As a pocket friend, I must say that not only do I enjoy your writing, but am so happy for you in every aspect of what is going on in your life. While I cannot wait for more of this fic (and from you in general) my eagerness to find out what haunts Caroline's home can wait.
A Union of Changes by @withyouandthemoon
To end a ten-year war between her coven and the vampires, Caroline had to marry the Original Hybrid Klaus in order to seal a deal of truce. With wedding preparations on the surface and wicked shenanigans brewing underneath, it was a life-changing time for the small-town witch. On top of it all, she had to deal with the unbidden charms of her top enemy, as well as her own unexpected attraction towards him. When dangerous schemes involving arrows and spells followed the wedding bells, what would become of the newlyweds?
GIRL, this WORLD BUILDING is god-tear. Like really, you built an entire fucking Harry Potter-esc type work and delivered some of the best smut I've ever read. Like holy shit. My never ending screaming over this will not end because I just want MORE. I will take this with greedy hands and run HAPPILY into the gates of hell. Please note that ALL of that is a compliment.
Cafune by @destellolunar
The hunter's curse has taken over. The hallucinations become more and more prominent as Klaus wonders if the girl with blonde hair and bright blue eyes is real or if he has already completely lost his mind.
Or, Klaus finally finds his soulmate after centuries.
Oh Sabrina, I know that I praised you yesterday for your graphic making abilities but I would be missing a massive opportunity to show case this beauty. You have a gift for words and I whole heartily mean that. If you ever feel the need to have someone cheer you up, come knock on my door because you are so talented in more ways than one that I will be more than happy to sing your praises, over and over.
All I Need by @euvixen
In which I vaguely follow TVD canon and write the soulmate/werewolf mating AU which absolutely no one asked for.
OR
The one in which Klaus finds his soulmate, gets bitten, hides his mating mark from her and waits for the day she'll let him give her one back. Fluffy, mildly angsty slow burn with possible super hot hybrid smut in later chapters.
Maddie, I do not know what is better, the sex or the lead up to the sex. Because HOLY SHIT this fic is hot. I did almost pick Could I Choose You but changed my mind and went with the first fic of course I've ever read. Honestly, you might be the best smut writer in the fandom and I love you for it. I still can't get over that you run Klarolinelookalikes.
Okay- so thats the end of my fic rec. I could have went on and on and on and on because there are so many people in this fandom that are beautiful and wonderful but I had to stop somewhere. When making this list, I had intended to grace all of you with beautiful graphics for your fics- but as you can see, that was ambitious and time was not on my side. Just know that I love all these fics and writers whole heartedly and I thank you ALL for being in this fandom.
For @klarolinepositivity and today’s appreciation for aesthetics/manips, I’m reblogging yet again this beautiful aesthetic that @heatherstyles made for Into Eternity, which recently won the Best Canon-ish one-shot at the Klaroline Awards 2021.
I’m still wowed by everyone’s love for this fic - including yours - and things like this remind me why I wrote it in the first place. Thank you so much!!! ❤️✨✨
In another world, in another place, far far away, like really far away, where there’s a distinct lack of shitty things like the Pandemic and post 5x11 canon; Klaus and Caroline are out and about travelling the world in the year of our lord 2020, living their best life filled with great cities and art and music and ~genuine beauty~ (not to mention lots and lots of hot hybrid vampire sex) where Klaus paints his love in every city they make their own, and with the whole world out there waiting for them he seriously begins to consider renting out a museum or maybe even just building one for all the paintings — an AU that I desperately wish to be a part of
[also tumblr is being a massive bitch with the functionality of a a soggy french fry rn; it’s mucking up the resolution so click on the image for better quality, I promise the edits are not as sloppy as tumblr is making it out to be, or at least that’s the hope]
This is my final edit for KCBingo2020 😊 I’d like to believe I saved the best for last because I’m super proud of how this turned out and am absolutely in love with it (getting the full Klaroline feels rn!)
I hope you guys enjoyed my edits as much as I enjoyed making them. This was a lot of fun and I had the BEST experience with my first time participating in a Klaroline Event 😃 Look forward to more in the future!
This Manip was created by me for Klaroline Bingo @klaroline-events
