Regret ▻ The Originals [2]

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Meanwhile, Elijah had finally arrived home after helping Josephine and Marcel create the new safe house, and immediately after arriving back, he was very unhappy to find out from Ophelia, Hayley and Rebekah that Freya had left, "What do you mean 'She's gone?'" Elijah questioned the group of women in disbelief.

"Elijah, you don't understand. She was a risk--" Ophelia began to tell Elijah, who was quick to cut her off.

"She was also the only one who intimately the enemy we now face!" Elijah interrupted her quickly, clearly upset.

"Both of you, just stop it--" Rebekah tried to cut in, but Hayley decided to add in.

"Ophelia and I were protecting Hope from someone who it's obvious none of us completely trust." Hayley talked over Elijah, taking Ophelia's side.

"Correct, we've done nothing but doubt Freya." He reminded her, turning to Rebekah, who looked guilty, "Nevertheless, she kept her promise, and she saved your life. We certainly haven't demonstrated the same kindness towards her." He paused, turning to Ophelia, "And you. You let Klaus' doubt and distrust toward Freya get to you and now you are thinking exactly like him when it comes to her. You know what it's like to not to be trusted by your own family, yet you still continued to not believe her."

Ophelia rolled her eyes in frustration, knowing that Elijah was somewhat right, "So, what the hell do we do now?" She questioned Elijah concerned.

"There is a jazz club in Algiers by the name of the St. James Infirmary. Marcel has acquired it, and Josephine is fortifying it as a sanctuary against magic." Elijah explained before turning to Hayley, who didn't look happy, "Pack your things. Marcel will escort you and Hope there tonight at nine o'clock."

  Hayley rolled her eyes, clearly not a fan of this plan, but before she could speak up, he then pointed to Rebekah, "You, wait with me."

"What for?" Rebekah asked her brother confused.

"If Freya shall return, we will be here. Now, whether we trust her or not, we cannot win this fight without her." Elijah instructed the group before turning to Ophelia, "And you, Ophelia, you must find Niklaus and make sure he will not ruin our plan."

"More like your plan," Ophelia retorted with an attitude, "And why the hell do I always get stuck on Klaus duty?"

Elijah ignored Ophelia's question and left the room, causing Ophelia to sigh in annoyance. Rebekah looked over at Hayley, who was frowning unhappily.

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  At Saint Anne's church, Ophelia was able to sneak up to the balcony that overlooked the ground floor. Klaus had instructed her to stay put there until it was clear that he and Mikael needed help. She hoped, of course, they wouldn't.

She remained hidden but made it so that she could see what was happening. Suddenly, the sound of the front doors opening echoed through the church and soon after, Klaus and Mikael slowly walked inside, taking note of their surroundings as they walked down the aisle.

"Well? What are you waiting for, you crone?" Klaus spoke up loudly, raising his voice.

Mikael and Klaus continued to look around, and Mikael tightly gripped the knife that Davina enchanted with Dahlia's weaknesses. Klaus quickly glanced up at the balcony, where he could spot Ophelia. She gave him a warning look and Klaus, who didn't want to give it away that she was there, quickly looked away.

Suddenly, Klaus and Mikael heard Dahlia's voice calling out to them as she appeared at the sacristy, causing Ophelia's eyes to widen in shock, "Now that you've arrived...not a thing!" She curiously tilted her head slightly, taking in the sight of the blade Mikael was gripping tightly in his hand.