Always & Forever A Mikaelson {Sequel to Klaus' Daughter Is A Lockwood}

Poisoned Kisses, Kidnapping, Visions, Betrothals and Betrayal

FRENCH QUARTER

Elijah has just awakened on the ground, and is breathing heavily, still weakened from the spell Celeste cast on him. "You poisoned me with a kiss. At least you haven't lost your sense of irony." Celeste chuckles. "We may have time for more. But first, I'm going to cure you of your greatest flaw; this absurd devotion to your lunatic family." She says with hatred. "Your anger is with me. Now, if you have come here seeking revenge..." Celeste cuts him off. "Oh, I'll have my revenge. Starting with Klaus. He is gonna know pain and torment like he's never felt before. Unless you choose to save him, of course. But then that leaves Rebekah, your tragic sister. And your niece Nicole. Sweet girl and a brilliant witch." Elijah cuts her off. "Don't you touch her! She is innocent!" Celeste knocks Elijah back down with magic. "I'm not gonna harm her. Jeremy on the other hand... One mate can't live without the other. She'll kill herself before the year is out from heartbreak. They're about to find themselves in quite the predicament. You could save them. But then that leaves Hayley in jeopardy..." Elijah panics. "No. No, no..."Elijah stands again. "Poor girl. She has no idea how dangerous it is to be loved by you. Oh well. With your body weakened by my spell, you won't be able to save them all. You'll recover with just enough time to choose one. Who will it be? I can't wait to find out." She says and begins to walk away.

THE CAULDRON

Klaus walks through the streets with Monique Deveraux in tow. "Witches of the French Quarter! I have with me Monique Deveraux. What a shame it would be were I forced to sent her back to the death she's just escaped! Should you wish to prevent this, bring me the witch Bastianna!" Klaus is shouting. Marcel appears next to him. "The hell you think you're doing?" Marcel asks with anger. "I'm opening negotiations." Klaus says smirking. "You know my rules. We do not hurt kids." Marcel says trying to grab Monique. "Spare me the hypocrisy of your moral code. It didn't stop you from killing Monique's mother." He yells toward the buildings. "Bastianna! I know you're close. The stench of witches hangs in the air. Mark my words! I will end this girl with the very blade you meant for me." Klaus says madly. "I'm not saying it again. We do not kill kids." Klaus holds the blade near Monique's throat. Marcel vamp-speeds up to him. They start to fight. While they fight, Klaus loses hold of the blade and it falls to the ground. Klaus gains the upper hand and snaps Marcel's neck, dropping his body unceremoniously to the ground. "I decide who lives and dies here, Marcellus." Suddenly, Sophie appears, having picked up Papa Tunde's abandoned blade off the ground. While Klaus is distracted, she stabs Klaus in the heart with the blade, and he roars out in pain. As he groans, the blade embeds itself deep into his chest, and after a moment of screaming in agony, he falls to the ground. Bastianna comes out of the shadows and joins them. "I'll take it from here." Bastianna says smirking.

PLANTATION HOUSE/NICOLE'S ROOM

Nicole is sitting on her bed trying to figure out what to do. "Should I call my dad or Elijah?" She asks Jeremy. "Why, there's nothing they can do. We gotta just wait for Bonnie." Jeremy says while pacing her room. Nicole nods. "You okay?" Jeremy asks and walks next to Nicole. "Yeah I guess..." Nicole says emotionless. Jeremy moves a stray strand of hair behind her ear and sits next to her. "I'm glad you're here with me though." Nicole says lovingly. "Where else would I be?" Jeremy asks bending down to kiss her. Nicole smiles and grabs Jeremy's hand. As she grabs his hand she has a vision. Her eyes snap shut. She sees the faces of Hayley, Rebekah, Jeremy, Klaus, Sabine and lastly the sketches of Celeste. She then sees fire in the room Hayley is in. Her eyes snap open. "Oh my God." She says in shock. "What happened?" Jeremy asks scared. "I had a vision. You, Hayley, Rebekah, my dad; you're all in danger. Celeste is behind it. We gotta grab them and get outta here now." Nicole says jumping off her bed and grabbing her grimoire looking for a spell.

PLANTATION HOUSE/LIVING ROOM

Jackson is sitting at the piano in the living room, playing quietly, while Hayley stands next to him. "I know it's a lot to take in." Hayley scoffs. "You think? I just wanted to meet my family. I never imagined I'd meet my husband from some weird-ass arranged marriage." Hayley says in disbelief. "I guess you don't know about any of this because there was never anyone around to teach you. The Crescents aren't just any pack of wolves. The bloodline goes back to the very beginning. Two families; yours and mine. I guess that makes us kind of a royalty." Jackson says with pride. "This is a joke, right? I mean, if you're royalty, where's the throne?" Hayley asks skeptically. "New Orleans used to be our town, and we lost it all because of some in-fighting. The vampires came after us, and if our families were united, we could've taken them. So, our parents decided to bring the two lines back together, and... you and I were betrothed." He says staring into her eyes. Hayley chuckles in disbelief. "I'm sorry. This is ridiculous." Jackson walks over to her. "Look, obviously things didn't work out the way anyone thought they would. Our pack made a huge misstep with the vampires when we refused to back down, and Marcel had us cursed by a witch. You are the last one of your bloodline, Andréa. Or Hayley, whatever you call yourself. These people will follow you. You can help them-- you and what you represent." Jackson tries to reason with her. "And what is that exactly?" Hayley asks crossing her arms. "A time when things were different. When our people fought back. And after everything you went through to find us... You're the one who's gonna break our curse." Jackson says with hope. "What are you talking about?" Hayley asks not understanding. "Your witch friend. She told Eve she was coming here tonight to set us free." Jackson says trying to make sense of this. "Wait, what witch friend?" Hayley asks.

PLANTATION HOUSE/THE WOODS

Rebekah and Oliver are in the woods, making out against a tree. Suddenly, Oliver pulls away, looking guilty. "I'm sorry. I really like you, but this is the deal we made." Rebekah is confused. "What deal? With whom?" Oliver backs away wordlessly. Rebekah looks at him in confusion as werewolves who are in wolf form surround her, growling ferociously. After a moment, they lunge at her and begin to attack her.