How do you fell?
The worst has past. Though, I suspect the nightmares are far from over.
Well, gather your strength. After the message I sent Mother tonight, I expect hellfire to rain upon us imminently.
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S1 E15Unfinished Business
AAiden
The wolves are freaking out. They know it had to be an insider who took down Vincent last night, seeing as no one could have been anywhere near him.
Did anyone suspect you?
AAiden
No, not yet. But, they're gonna figure it out, which pretty much means I'm screwed unless we come up with a plan.
Call a meeting. The whole pack, tonight. If they're so scared, now's the perfect time to convince them they need to ditch Esther.
I screwed up, you guys. I was with Kaleb last night, and he took the white oak stake when I was asleep... I--I'm sorry, I never should have trusted him.
Kol doesn't have the stake. Klaus does... Matter of fact, Klaus has Kol, too.
Elijah is off his bloody rocker. We need to get out of here... Are you gonna help me, or what?
If you were a little more clever, you would recognize that there is opportunity in our current circumstances.
Opportunity to what? Get a beating?
For the record, yes, I knew what Marcel was up to, and you can hate me if you want to, but...
I don't hate you, Josh. I'm just sick of worrying about you. And Marcel. Most of all, I am tired of Klaus always being in the middle of it... You know, every time I try to stand up to him...
It... hasn't worked out so well... yeah, failure, part of two?
You seem to be doing alright.
Uh, yeah. Except that every werewolf in town is trying to kill me.
You didn't grow up here. Yeah, every kid grows up hearing the stories. Back in the day, werewolf bloodlines were all distinct, right? Some had speed, some had strength, some could sense enemies from miles away. Now, to evolve, we would perform a ritual. A shaman would marry the alphas of each bloodline, and then the special abilities of each would be... inherited, mystically, by everyone who participated in the ritual. See, after a few centuries, everybody had the same abilities, so alpha marriages became political. They became about... power, about territory.
But I have a unique ability. But I have a unique ability. Because I'm a hybrid, I can control when I change! So, if this mystical marriage thing works, then--then our people get my power, and they can ditch the rings! Which means Esther no longer has a hold over them! Jack, this is exactly the answer that we've been looking for! Let's find a shaman, we'll say some vows. Hell, we'll make it a party!
It ain't just a party. If the vows ain't honored, it doesn't work. It's gotta be a real marriage, in every way, for the rest of our lives. Are you up for that? (her down-turned face gives away her answer) Didn't think so.
Elijah and I have barely spoken since I became a hybrid. But, still, he is...
Under your skin? Well, there is no right answer to this. You just have to figure out what's best for you, and think long and hard about your decision, because you're the one who's going to have to live with it.
No pressure.
What are you really up to? Hmm? What's it got to do with Davina?
Heh, you think I'm gonna break her little heart? That's downright paternal of you, Marcel.
You only daggered me a dozen times. You always cared more for Marcel than you did for me.
Well, I didn't realize I had hurt your feelings.
Yeah, well, that's the thing, innit, Nik? You don't know squat about me.
(holding a pair of spelled-manacles) So, brother-- ready to embrace your new life of freedom?
I'm already free, brother.
You're aware our mother cares nothing for you?
Niklaus, I assure you, my mother loves me. She loves all of her children. You would not exist without her sacrifice.
Do you even know the truth? That she was barren? And she grew so desperate for a family that she begged one of the most powerful witches in history for help. Her sister, Dahlia. Of course, Dahlia's price was high. She agreed to make our mother fertile, but in exchange, she sought the first-born as sacrifice. Having no other choice, our mother gave away our beloved Freya.
(not believing) Our sister died of plague.
Esther gave her away. Think about that. The pain, the grief?
If what you say is true, then death is far too delicate a fate for her.
She loves us more than you realize.
And is love the reason she wanted my child dead?
She was trying to protect you from Dahlia's curse!
(angrily shouting) What curse?!?
Dahlia demanded the first-born of every generation. Had your child lived, she would have paid the price! And, if anyone had tried to protect her, Dahlia would come and destroy us all.
I woke up with puncture wounds all up and down my spine and no idea how they got there. According to my uncle's files, they're part of this ancient spell, and I don't know about you guys, but when I see ancient and spell in the same sentence, I think Esther.
(looking over Cami's back) That's Mom's work, all right. She must have wiped your memory.
Not the first time that's been done by a member of this family. What does it mean?
It's a byproduct of.... a preparation spell.
Preparation for what?
To make her a vessel.
Why me? Out of everyone in this city?
Because you're perfect. Healthy, beautiful, smart... and alone. No one would question any personality changes. And, as I discovered from my sessions, Niklaus would never allow you to be harmed.
(furious) Fix this!!! Do something to stop this!!
I can't... Only my mother can.
I will step in front of a moving truck before I let your mother take over my body.
She wasn't preparing you for herself, Cami. She was preparing you for Rebekah.
: For the record, I didn't know a bloody thing about Mother's plan for Cami, I swear.
Well, I think I can judge for myself which of her schemes she would entrust to you, and which she would not.
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