The Mikealson Twins

Night Has A Thousand Eyes

Hayley and Jackson are walking down the streets of the French Quarter as Hayley pushes Hope and Mercy in the double stroller. The two talk to each other as they pass locals and tourists milling around the street, along with street musicians who are playing various instruments. Hope and Mercy coos at Hayley, who giggles and tickles both of her little girls

Well, Mrs. Marshall-Kenner, now that you've got a real local to show you around the Quarter, what would you like to see first?

Oh, Mr. Kenner, I'd ask to see your old haunts, but we do have two impressionable young ladys with us.

Hayley tickles the twins again, and they both giggles. They come upon a violinist on the sidewalk who is playing an upbeat tune, and so they stop to listen

[to the Mikealson twins] Whoaaaaa!

The violinist continues playing the tune a little longer before smiling and dramatically ending the song. Hayley smiles back at the woman and drops some money into her violin case before speaking to her

Thanks!

As Hayley, Jackson, Hope and Mercy walk away, the violinist starts playing a much slower tune, the exact same tune that Dahlia used to sing to Freya. Hayley pauses, looking unnerved as she looks over at the violinist, who is staring at them, and Jackson looks at Hayley in concern

[shivers] That song... What is it?

They look back at the violinist again, who is still staring at them creepily, and Hayley, alarmed, quickly turns back around and starts walking. As they head down the street, Hayley starts scanning their surroundings and sees a waiter writing a message onto the chalkboard outside of a restaurant that reads, "A promise made is a debt to be paid." Hayley becomes even more alarmed, but tries her best to play it cool in case someone else is watching. Suddenly, they're stopped by a man holding a large, long-stemmed red and black flower in his hand

FLOWER SALESMAN: Flowers, miss. [He holds it out to Hope and Mercy] A gift for the children.

Jackson senses Hayley's alarm and steps in so she doesn't have to

Uh, no, we're alright. Thank you!

FLOWER SALESMAN: You sure?

Hayley looks at the man suspiciously as he holds up the flower and smiles creepily

FLOWER SALESMAN: Black dahlias are in bloom. They're quite lovely.

Hayley, now fully afraid, starts to walk past him, but the man grabs her tightly by the arm as both of his eyes turn pure white. Out of nowhere, Klaus appears and shoves the man against a light post as he puts him in a choke-hold

[growls] Show yourself, witch.

Suddenly, Jackson is overwhelmed by an unknown force as the flower salesman's eyes return to normal. After a moment, Jackson's eyes become pure white, indicating that he's being temporarily possessed by Dahlia

[startled] Klaus!

Klaus turns to find Jackson standing straight in front of them

JACKSON/DAHLIA: I am here. I am everywhere. And I intend to take what is mine.

Klaus scowls at him, while Hayley looks terrified

[shocked] It's her.

Jackson groans as Dahlia leaves his body, and he looks completely confused when he sees Hayley and Klaus staring at him in shock and fear

[concerned] Hey, what just happened?

[sighs] Dahlia.

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