THE CAULDRON
Sophie with Klaus in the Cauldron, where she examines the abandoned desiccated vampires that Papa Tunde left for the vampires to find. "It's a complex spell. Old-school stuff, rooted in sacrificial magic. Whoever did this to your guys, my guess is they were an offering to gain more power. More guys they kill, more power they have." Sophie says. Klaus' phone rings, and when he sees it's Cami, he answers it. "I didn't expect a call from you so soon." Klaus says. "You need to get to Rousseau's now. Some lunatic witch doctor is killing Marcel." Cami says breathing heavily. "Get as far away from there as you can." Klaus says with a worried expression. He hangs up and leaves for Rousseau's.
THE DOCKS-- THIERRY'S WAREHOUSE
Nicole and Elijah arrive to where Rebekah's body was left and immediately run toward her. Elijah is also on the phone with Sophie, who is still with the other bodies. "Rebekah!" Elijah yells. He goes to kneel next to her, but can't cross the barrier made by the salt. "Uncle Elijah, what's happening?" Nicole asks panicked. "Some kind of boundary spell. Someone is channeling her. Typically, it's a lethal process, but because she's an Original, she can't die. Instead, she's an endless source of power." He says worried. "So what are we supposed to do?" Nicole asks. Elijah speaks to Sophie. "You have to get her out of there."
ROUSSEAU'S
Papa Tunde crouches in front of Marcel and holds his bone blade to his forehead to start to carve his symbol. "As I recall, you're one of the few people Niklaus Mikaelson ever gave a damn about. You know what he did to my family." Marcel screams in pain as he begins to desiccate. "The sins of the father are paid for by the son. I will take pleasure in telling Klaus how you died." Papa Tunde is about to kill Marcel when Klaus vamp-speeds into the bar and stops him. "I remember killing you. I rather relished it. What a joy it is to relive fond memories." Klaus says with a smirk on his face. Tunde smiles. "You're here. Good. I can crush you before the eyes of your son. Then, I will consume you both. This time, I'm stronger."
THE DOCKS-- THIERRY'S WAREHOUSE
A panicked Elijah is still on speakerphone with Sophie and is trying to figure out how to break the magical boundary. "You're not listening. We cannot enter the circle. There's some kind of confinement spell... If I can't remove her, we can't break the link." Elijah says rubbing the bridge of his nose while Nicole paces trying to think of something. "It's a convoluted spell. It's like a witch's recipe. You can spoil the balance by adding a more potent ingredient. A mystical binding agent. I don't know, volcanic ash, rock salt... anything up to and including eye of newt." Sophie says. Suddenly realization hits Nicole. "What about the blood of a witch?" She asks. "Do you have the blood of a witch?" Sophie asks confused. Elijah turns to Nicole. "You're sure?" Nicole nods. "For Rebekah." She says bravely. Nicole gives Elijah her wrist, and he gingerly bites it to draw blood. They walk towards the magic circle together. Elijah holds out Nicole's wrist and lets the blood fall on the magic boundary line. It starts to fizzle and deteriorate. Elijah is able to get through, and he quickly picks up Rebekah and takes her out of the circle. He reaches for Nicole's hand and then he vamp-speeds out of there with Rebekah and Nicole in tow.
ROUSSEAU'S
Papa Tunde has Klaus and is about to finish him off, when his connection to Rebekah and her power breaks. Tunde becomes weak, which allows Klaus to stun him long enough to rush over to Marcel. "Uhhh, is he dead?" Cami asks worried. "Get out of here." Klaus says angrily. "Is Marcel dead? Did that guy kill him?" She asks pointing a shaky finger. "He didn't finish him off. Marcel needs blood to heal. Go. Find me someone off the street." He says gesturing to the door. "I'll do it." Cami says pushing past Klaus. He grabs her arm. "No. Not you. I don't want you involved in this." Cami pulls out of his grasp. "You don't control me anymore, remember?" She rushes over to Marcel and puts his mouth to her neck. "It's okay, Marcel. It's okay. It's okay, Marcel." Klaus looks on the two of them with a look of jealousy.
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Always & Forever A Mikaelson {Sequel to Klaus' Daughter Is A Lockwood}
FanfictionNicole's story in New Orleans with her family of Originals, a pregnant werewolf and her mate continue.