VAMPIRE HIDEOUT
Hayley and Nicole barge into the hideout where Diego and the other vampires have been hanging out. "You done got some nerve coming up in here, mama." He says to Hayley. Nicole knocks Diego flat on his back, and he jumps back up and growls at her. Nicole pushes him up against a wall and shoves a stake into his chest, just missing his heart. "Hayley, the floor's yours." Nicole said with a smirk. "Thanks Nic. Someone attacked my pack in the Bayou this morning, and since I don't see any genius mastermind-types around here... Why don't you just tell me where Marcel is, and we can both get on with our day, huh?" Hayley asks as she stands next to Nicole. Diego groans and fights against Nicole. "You think I'm playing? There were families out there." Hayley says through gritted teeth. "He used to keep a place. 1917 Patterson. If he's still around, he'll be there." Diego says guiltily. Nicole rips the stake out of his chest and they takes their leave.
THE DOCKS / ST. ANNE'S CHURCH
Nicole calls Klaus as she and Hayley walk over to where Marcel is staying. Klaus is still helping Cami and Father Kieran. "Dad, where are you?" She asks. "I'm in a bit of a situation here, love." He says through the phone. "Somebody sent a suicide bomber out to the Bayou this morning." Nicole says with anger in her voice. "What? Where are you?" he asks worried. "I'm in the city now with Hayley. I'm fine and so is she. We figured an attack like that must have been Marcel. He's hated the wolves for years, and after that stunt he pulled with the witches... So, Hayley and I tracked him down. Thought you might like to help kick his ass for trying to blow us to kingdom come." Nicole says with a smirk. "Hey, listen. I assure you, once I am finished here, you will have my undivided attention. In the meantime, please stay out of trouble." Klaus pleads with her, "You don't have to worry, I'm a Mikaelson, remember?" Nicole asks and hangs up on him.
MARCEL'S LOFT
Nicole and Hayley barge into Marcel's new apartment. Marcel seems to be expecting them. "Come on in. Have a seat. Nic, I know you like vodka. I'd offer you a drink Hayley, but..." He gestures to her baby bump. Nicole and Hayley exchange looks. "Sweet pad." Hayley says. "Oh, it's just temporary. Friend hooked me up. Believe it or not, I still got a few of those kicking around. I need friends to keep me informed, to warn me when someone is coming looking to blame me for things that I didn't do." He says and smiles. "For the record, Nic, you didn't have to work Diego like that."He says to Nicole. "Well he wasn't very welcoming." Nicole spat and took the glass of vodka from him. "You and I are long overdue for a chat." Marcel says to Hayley. "You want to talk? Talk." She says, crossing her arms over her chest. "Tough girl. You're a lot like your dad in that way." Marcel says with a smile. Nicole and Hayley stare at him in confusion. "Oh, yeah. I knew him. I knew your whole family." Nicole watches Hayley for a reaction. "In fact, if you knew them like I did, you'd know just how many enemies they have. Back in the nineties, it was the Crescent wolves who took over the city. Or, tried to. They lived to throw down, and they were good at it, too. They didn't care who they killed as long as they got more power." Marcel explained. "So the Crescent curse was your way of stopping them?" Nicole asks curious. "How heroic." Hayley said sarcastically. "It was either that or kill them all, and I'm not big on indiscriminate slaughter. See, I have this thing about kids." Marcel continues to explain. "So I've heard." Hayley says with a fake smile. "Oh, you did more than hear about it, Andréa Labonair. You're living proof." Marcel says with a smirk. "Wait what?" Nicole asks more confused than before.
Hayley takes a step closer to Marcel. "How long have you known who I am?" Hayley asks curiously. "I saw how interested you were in those Crescents. After your little family reunion out at the old plantation house, I started to put two and two together." Marcel explained. "Tell me something, Marcel. Did you kill my parents?" Hayley asks through her teeth. "There was in-fighting among the wolves. Your folks were laying low. Somebody turned on them. I honestly don't know who. I got there afterwards, found you in your crib." Marcel explained. Nicole could tell he was telling the truth. "Give me one good reason why I should believe anything that you have to say." Hayley says holding back tears. "Believe whatever you want, but you were the last Labonair. I mean, could've been a lot of leverage for our side, but instead, I took you to Father Kieran."Marcel says as he pulls out a duffle bag and hands it to her. "What's that?" Nicole asks moving next to Hayley. "Money, mostly. Stuff you need to start over someplace safe. Whatever happened in the Bayou, I'm not your guy. But, the way things are going? Eventually, I might have to be." Marcel explained. "So this is your grand plan? Get her out of town, and my family would follow closely behind?" Nicole asks now getting angry at Marcel. "I can't say that wouldn't be a positive side effect Nicole." Marcel says with a small smile. Nicole hardens her gaze on him. Hurt by his words. "So why don't you leave? Follow your own advice?" Hayley asks not understanding. "I was born here, Hayley." Marcel says. "So was I." Hayley replies as she gets up and nods to Nicole. Before they walk out the door, Marcel stops them. "Guy on the bike? The bomber? Word is, he had a gambling problem. Owed money to the casinos; more importantly, to the humans who run them. And Hayley? When things get bad, remember, I tried to get you clear of it again." Marcel's words made Hayley think about what the future was to hold for her baby. Nicole on the other hand now was ready to take revenge on who sent the bomber into the bayou.
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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.
