Vampire Diaries (Aria Gilbert )

Dance back from the grave

*Lafayette Cemetery, Genevieve and Celeste (who is possessing Sabine's body) stroll through the cemetery*
Genevieve: Oh, I remember this cemetery. Hmm. Hasn't changed a bit.
Sabine/ Celeste: I've been coming here over a century, wearing one face or another.

*Flashback, Lafayette Cemetery, 1919, Genevieve approaches a woman who is kneeling in front of a tomb, praying to her ancestors*
Genevieve: Clara Summerlin, will you come on? We're gonna miss everything.(The two walk over to where a crowd of white-clad witches are standing around a bonfire, playing congo drums and watching as a lone witch dances around the flames. Papa Tunde walks out with an albino python around his shoulders, which he hands to his twin sons after clapping in order quiet the crowd)
Genevieve: Told you. Every witch in the Quarter is here to see the great Papa Tunde.
Papa Tunde:: Witches of the French Quarter, thank you for your welcome. It is good to be among people of the faith. I, too, practice ancestral magic, honoring those who walked the path before us. From them, we draw strength. And you will need strength, for a great darkness is coming. The city your forefathers left you is now overrun by pirates, beasts, and vampires.(Papa Tunde takes the python from his sons and throws it into the fire, and many of the witches gasp in surprise and fear) I practice other magic, as well. Sacrificial magic-- channeling power from the lives of my offerings. I use this strength to vanquish my enemies, and I will punish your enemies for their greed. In return, you will accept my family into your coven, and me as your leader.

*Flashback, A meeting in the French Quarter, 1919. Two men enter the room and join Elijah and a police officer, who are seated at a table*
Elijah: Gentlemen, make yourselves at home. Mayor O'Connell appears to be running late, but there's much to discuss, so I shall begin.
Klaus: (walks down the stairs to join them)One moment, please, brother. You know how much I enjoy these illicit, little gatherings.
Elijah:(to the men) Do not be troubled. Despite my brother's reputation, I can assure you, we've invited you here to broker in peace. You have my word.
Klaus: And, lucky for you, my brother always keeps his word. You two are from the Guerrera crime family, a brutish pack of thieves and killers. And that's nothing compared to what you become on a full moon, is it?
Elijah: Yes, yes, yes. Of course, a bite from your kind is not lethal to an Original. Conflict between us would not end well for you at all. Let's state our proposal here. My brother and I control the ports of the city, but with Prohibition soon to be the law of the land, there'll be a certain uptick in the kind of federal presence we prefer to avoid. Therefore, I'd like to suggest a system whereby-- under our supervision, of course-- the Guerrera family can traffic alcohol into the city of New Orleans for a profit. We would still be in charge, but our rule would remain a secret.(Papa Tunde walks into the room with his sons following behind him)
Papa Tunde: This all sounds very good, but tell me, how will it benefit the witches?
Elijah: I am sorry. This is a private meeting.
Papa Tunde: Yes, for kings of the city. But I, too, am a king, and I have rules.
Klaus: I'm impressed. You're either quite ambitious or quite mad. What's your name, mate?
Papa Tunde: I am Alphonse Bellatunde Delgado-- Papa Tunde to my followers-- and I come to ask that the witches be granted fair tribute for allowing your existence in our city.
Elijah: Are you suggesting that you speak for the French Quarter witches?
Papa Tunde: I do now, and I expect our future negotiations to go very smoothly. As a guarantee, I brought a gift. I await our next gathering.(His twins place a medium-sized leather case onto their table before they leave with Papa Tunde. Everyone else gathers around and watches as Klaus lifts the lid on the case. Inside is a the severed head of Mayor O'Connell, whose forehead has a magical symbol carved into it)
Klaus: Well, I suppose we'll need a new mayor.