For Good | Hale- TO/TW [8]

8 | Take You Home

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The lively bar in Manosque is full of music and light. The couple at the piano play peacefully, side by side. As the clock strikes eleven, the woman glances at the man.

"They're late," Antoinette says.

Elijah chuckles. "Don't be so hard on them. They are in college."

Antoinette shakes her head, a smile on her lips. "You don't remember college."

"I don't remember anything."

Antoinette nudges his arm with a laugh.

The bell by the door dings as three students barge in. "Hey, Antoinette," the dark-haired werewolf grins. "Hey, Elijah."

"Boys!" Elijah greets happily. The dark witch stays by the bar as the two wolves approach the piano.

"Ezra," The blonde calls back to the witch. "Get us some beers, would you?"

"Why don't you pay, for once?" Ezra mutters but complies.

The dark-haired wolf leans against the piano and drops two twenties in the tip jar. "You don't have to do that, Drew," Antoinette says.

"But your music is the only thing that keeps me sane," he replies.

"I thought it was your girlfriend," the blond says.

Drew stomps on his foot.

Ezra walks over with three beers in hand. The blond grins, slapping Ezra on the back. "Thank god for alcohol."

Ezra places his hand over his heart with a smile. "Oh, imagine if your mother heard you."

"She would buy me a bourbon!" The wolf grins. Meeting Elijah's eyes of mischief, the blond smirks. "Boys, let's give these two some privacy."

Drew and Ezra begin to argue as the wolf drags them away. All three know about the ring in Elijah's pocket: they just have to put on a good show for the lovely Antoinette.

Suddenly, the wolf's phone begins to ring. "Who is it?" Drew asks as the blond's expression turns to confusion.

"My mom," he says. "Give me a sec, would you?"

"By all means, mama's boy!" Ezra teases. The blond sends him the finger as he steps out of the noisy bar.

Before long, Drew and Ezra notice the shift in mood at the bar. Something dangerous had come to the small place. And it doesn't feel good.

"On ferme," Antoinette calls out to all the patrons. "Vous devez tour partir."

Drew and Ezra exchange a look. That's when Drew finds the werewolf in the back of the bar. Anyone would recognize the insane, dirty blond hybrid.

"Ezra, we gotta go," Drew says.

Ezra throws a few euros on the bar and walks out with Drew.

Niklaus Mikaelson approaches the lone Elijah. "Your name is Elijah Mikaelson," Klaus says. "You may not remember yourself or your family, but we need your help. Our family is in crisis. I've come to take you back to New Orleans." Elijah stays silent, playing the piano. "Say something, brother."

Elijah stops to glare at Klaus. "I'm not your brother."

"You are," Klaus presses, chancing a step forward. "And your family needs you home."

"This is my home." Elijah gestures around the bar.

Klaus' features harden. "This is not a request. You will return with me, willingly or otherwise."