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Two demonic rulers walk with arms linked together following the pleased crowd of tourist. Devilish smirks painted on each of their lips, their dark eyes linger on the souls of the crowd counting their demons.

The three Harvest witches are being carried on thrones in a line to a large black platform.

Monique is first, her two-toned brown dress reflecting the yellow street lights.

Next is Cassie, her dull white long sleeve dress washing out her already pale face.

Davina is last, the flamboyant orange dress matches the flame of excitement in her eyes.

Juniper had changed into a more suitable outfit for the after party.

She watched from the side of the building with Lucifer as the witches showed their magic to the tourist, after a certain red haired witch thanked everyone for celebrating.

Monique shook the ground starting up the nervous muttering from the ground followed by Cassie, blowing powerful wind at the crowd.

Davina took a step forward, turning around with her palm raised.

Small flames light up the Fleur-De-Lis symbol showing their New Orleans pride.

The crowded roared with cheers, spinning and waving their toy lights in the air.

Fireworks burst through the dark night sky, a proud smile grows on Juniper's lips.

Lucifer and Juniper clap for the younger Claire.

Entering the gates for the after party, Juniper's mauve belted wide leg pants flow with every step she takes.

They see Hayley talking to Elijah. The Nobel Mikaelson comments on the pregnant werewolf appearing alone to the event.

Juniper rolls her eyes watching the two flirt with each other, Elijah offers his arm for Hayley to take, she does.

"Your friends are so oblivious to the lustful affections that they hold for each other." Lucifer comments grabbing a drink off a tray from a walking server.

"Yeah, no kidding" Juniper takes a drink too sipping on the champagne.

"Just like you and a certain someone," Lucifer mutters under his breath but Juniper still hears him. She smacks his arm, he lets out a chuckle.

"Shut up, dick" Juniper crosses her arms, slightly pouting.

"Well I am Ruler of the Underworld and I am known for my marvelous d-" Lucifer get cut off by Genevieve who lightly taps a knife to her champagne glass.

"Welcome. As is our time-honored tradition, you are all welcome to deliver your offerings." She raises her glass pointing to the line that is forming. "It is our custom that no one should be turned away, no blessing be denied."

Genevieve walks away from the small stage, the three Harvest girls sit down in their thrones. Hayley is the first in line to leave a gift at the girl's feet. The pregnant werewolf tries to set it down in front of Davina but she is redirected towards Monique.

This goes on for a while before it is Juniper's and Lucifer's turn.

The witches tried to redirect the two demonic rulers to the other witches but before they could even touch Juniper a few of her finest guards blocked with witches path.

Juniper smirks, stupid bitch, with a light wink she sets down her gift in front of her little sister.

Lucifer offers the young Claire a charming smile as he sets down his gift.

Davina offers a grateful yet embarrassed smile.

She is being publicly punished by the witches, but her sister is not one to follow the witch's rules.

The rest of the line continues and Davina is still ignored.

To say Juniper is pissed is an understatement, the woman is livid.

The young witch leaves the small stage with tears welding up in her eyes.

A dark growl comes from Juniper's painted lips, she follows her sister.

Turning down the hall she sees Josh talking to Davina, the young vampire comforts his best friend offering to take her somewhere else. Juniper sees the demon of deception glimmer in his eye.

"Where you guys going?" June asks.

"I was just gonna take her out, probably to a club so we can get drunk and do drugs," Josh jokes earning a small chuckle from both Claire sisters.

"Text me where you're going and what time you'll be home," June kisses Davina's forehead.

The two friends begin to walk away but stop, "Joshua. What a fortunate coincidence finding you here," Klaus smirks. "We have some unfinished business."

"Klaus don't you dare touch him," Juniper threatens

"You need to leave here, right now." Davina does the same.

"Now to be fair, you're not quite as powerful as you once were, are you?" He glares at Davina, "You're in no position to give orders."

"I mean it Mikaelson," Juniper growls, her demon eyes showing.

"Easy, love I just want to talk to the boy." Klaus speeds over grabbing Josh by the back of the neck dragging him to the crowded area of the party.

Pulling the vampire to the stairs both Claire sisters follow.

"Ladies and gentlemen, may I have your attention, please.

We are gathered here today to pay homage to our beloved witches, but one very special witch has been utterly ignored except of course by her lovely sister.

That seems a little unfair to me," Klaus looks at Juniper before looking down at Davina.

The Hybrid pulls out a small black box wrapped in a purple bow. Davina denies his gift with a sharp glare. Juniper slightly takes a step forward, watching the Hybrid's movements very closely. She knows how impulsive he can get when things don't go his way.

Klaus' reaction surprises Juniper, he says.

"I understand why you would reject me, given our past." He slips the box back in his pocket.

"In truth many of us today have been wronged in the conflict which my brother's treaty ended.

Your friend Josh was involved in a plot to kill me.

It would be well within my right to end him, here and now.

" He pauses June rolls her dark eyes at his need for dramatic effect.

"But, in the spirit of solidarity, and for your favor Davina, I hereby pardon him.

" Klaus steps down a few steps placing a hand on Josh's shoulder.

"Josh... from this day forward, you have nothing to fear from me.

" The Hybrid turns back to the youngest Claire once again holding the small ring size box. "Please,"

Davina hesitantly takes the box, Klaus leaves the stairs to get himself a drink. The party continues, Juniper tells both Josh and Davina to enjoy themselves before leaving to talk to Hayley.

Klaus leans on the standing tables with a glass a Bourbon in his hand, Lucifer walks up to the psychotic Hybrid a smirk dancing its way onto his lips.

"I must say June was not wrong when she said you are one for dramatics, you really did have everyone on the edge.

You certainly had me entertained." Lucifer chuckles taking a sip of his scotch.

Niklaus rolls his eyes at the Ruler of Hell who chuckles, "That was a compliment.

You're welcome." Lucifer takes another sip of his scotch, exhaling loudly smiling at the tension between him and the Hybrid.

"So you do care for her, right? Because she certainly does care for you, I mean why else would she stand by your side no matter what, it can't be because she's crazy-oh wait she is.

" He jokes, only receiving a side-eye from Klaus.

"What is it that you want Lucifer?" The Hybrid finally gives in.

"Oh nothing, just to make sure you don't hurt a dear friend of mine.

I know you two had a fun little rendezvous in the Church and that she happens to care for you deeply.

She great at hiding it-clearly- so just a warning Niklaus don't hurt her because if you do I will make your personal hell a thousand times worse.

" The dark smirk lays happily on Lucifer's lips as he walks away raising his almost empty glass up mocking a cheers.

Klaus can't help but to glare at Lucifer as he walks away, his colored eyes twinkle as they land on Juniper. The Queen of Demons has her arm around Hayley, she fake flirts with the pregnant woman.

"June everyone is looking at your ass," The wolf chuckles.

"Then let them, its not much to look at but it's still cute," Juniper winks at Hayley.

"What's got you in such a happy mood?"

"Not much but I do have to tell you something. Its important but it'll have to wait because there are too many listening ears." Juniper flashes Hayley a cheeky grin.

Hayley's thin sharp brows knit together but she doesn't put much thought into it because a group of drummers descend from the stairs. The drummers dressed in all white stop in the middle of the room.

"Happy Fete Des Benedictions." The leader of the drummers announces, both women look at each other confused. "We have a message for all of you from Marcel Gerard,"

As soon as the drummers take out switch blades from their pockets Juniper is demanding Hayley stay behind her.

Cutting deep into their wrists, the dark warm blood drips onto the floor causing the vampires to slowly loose control.

Elijah steps out from the crowd trying to tame the ravenous vampires but the lights go out.

Vampires feed off of everyone they can, causing a wide spread of panic.

The emergency lights flash, Juniper brings out her demon claws slaughtering all the vampires that make a move towards Hayley.

Hayley is accidentally pushed to the ground by a witch who was trying to flee, in a flash Juniper is kneeling down next to her.

Slowly Hayley is being helped up by June, a vampire takes advantage of the distracted Demon Queen.

He attacks her, digging his long fangs into her neck black blood pouring into his mouth. A surprised yell leaves Juniper's lips.

Quickly she rips the vampire's head from his body, absolutely livid.

Appearing around the other feeding vampires she tears their heads off from their bodies.

The lights flash back on right when Juniper drops the last head of the vampire letting it roll on the floor.

Dark red blood is covering the Demon Queen, she rushes back to Hayley.

"Are you okay?" Juniper examines the pregnant wolf, the only blood on her is Junipers. Hayley whimpers slightly before nodding her head.

"Elijah," Hayley calls out to him, he wraps an arm around her nodding to Juniper that he has her.

The Noble Original escorts Hayley towards the exit but stops when he sees the message Marcel left on the wall.

Written in blood is scribbled 'THERE WILL BE NO PEACE' Juniper reads the message that he sent causing her blood to boil.

Klaus watches Juniper use her powers to teleport herself out of the building determined to find Marcel.

Still drenched in blood Juniper's demonic voice booms through the hidden apartment complex. She appears in front of the dark skinned vampire throwing him against the wall. His right hand man, Thierry, is held down by Juniper's demons.

"HOW DARE YOU HARM HER?!" June sinks her claws into his chest squeezing two of his ribs together.

"Wait Juniper! Don't kill him," Elijah vamp speeds next to her glaring at Marcel.

"Yeah don't kill me or else you'll never know what Klaus has got going on with that witch in his pocket." Marcel grins coughing up blood.

"Oh, whatever shall I do?" Elijah mocks, Juniper pulls Marcel's ribs. "I suppose I could just ask him."

"Yeah. Make sure he tells you all about the secret meetings with the werewolves. That is, if he's still speaking to you once he knows that you killed me." Marcel shakes with pain but still hold his grin.

A wicked grin snakes its way on Juniper's lips, "Oh sweetheart I wasn't planning on killing you," She chuckles letting Marcel go so Elijah can hold him in place. "I'm gonna kill your favorite little trumpet player."

Marcel begins to beg for Thierry's life, both of them struggle. "For your violation," Elijah holds Marcel still.

Digging her claws into Thierry's neck Juniper pulls back, his head rolling off his body. Thierry's teary eyed head rolls on the ground towards Marcel. Elijah lets go of Marcel just as June's demons drop the headless vampire's body.

"I hope there's no hard feelings," Juniper smirks disappearing with her demons.