Elijah woke up comfortably. Haley was asleep next to him, her hair laid out on the pillow like a veil. Her face was relaxed and she looked at peace in her slumber.

Looking around the room Elijah took in all the moon light covered objects. the white papers that covered his desk were tinted blue so were the spines of all of the books on the heavy loaded bookshelf behind it. A gentle breeze blew the sheer white curtains that covered the open French doors to the balcony open like white waterfalls that moved smoothly in the wind. The cold chill caused Haley to shiver slightly before curling tighter under the covers. Elijah stayed still until he was sure that Haley was not going to wake.

He loved Haley but he loved Haley most like this. Her brow was not furrowed in a serious manner. Her lips were not pursed in thought. her shoulders were relaxed as if the weight she always carried was lifted off. when she was asleep her lips were turned slightly upwards. her breathing and heart rate were steady and her whole form was relaxed and at ease. He agreed with himself Elijah loved this Haley the most.

Untangling his arm from under Haley's head Elijah gave one last glance over her form before standing up and walking out onto the balcony. The cold air hit his bare chest but he did not mind the cold as he looked down onto the street below. The amber colored street lights illuminated the wet asphalt like it was covered in gold. The distant sound of people was all that could be heard in the late hour in the French Quarter.

"Elijah" a voice asked from behind him. Elijah turned to see Haley standing in the doorway wrapped in a pale blue blanket. Her Brow was furrowed in confusion but her features still held the sense of lulled awareness that comes with sleep.

"Sorry. Did I wake you" Elijah said capturing Haley in his arms as she walked to him. The somewhat intoxicating smell that was utterly unique to Haley hit Elijah's nose and filled his being. Elijah let out a calming breath as he gently squeezed Haley.

"Its fine" Haley said looking up at Elijah with a smile. "come back to bed" her smile was happy and pure and Elijah felt an instant need to follow her orders and return to bed, but a nagging in his mind made him falter.

"in a minute" Elijah said kissing Haley's forehead. The nagging feeling in the back of his mind made Elijah uncomfortable and being the person he is he knew that he could not just pass it off.

"what's wrong" Haley asked a worried expression crossing her face. Elijah felt part of him sadden as Haley's brow furrowed and Elijah had realized the sleeping peaceful Haley he loved was gone for the moment.

"something doesn't seem right." Elijah said looking at Haley's face with a worried expression. The nagging voice in the back of his head began to grow and in a moment he was feeling a slight crawling sensation in his spine.

"What do you mean" Haley asked reaching up to stroke Elijah's cheek. Elijah's eyes captured the small glint of a silver bracelet. The small silver chain had a single charm as its adornment and upon seeing the small crescent Elijah's mind flashed with a memory. He remembered the Bracelet from when he bought it for the woman he had loved many years ago.

"Celeste" Elijah growled grabbing the impersonators wrist.

"well that took longer than expected." the woman said as she morphed from Haley to Celeste. "I was expecting you to pick up on things faster" Celeste said with a shrug.

"where am I" Elijah growled

"Oh Elijah" the woman responded with a pout. "you're in your own mind. This" the woman said gesturing around her," is a figment of your imagination. but i have to say i was quite shocked that sleeping next to the woman caring your brothers child was the desire of your heart."

Elijah watched as the woman walked to the edge of the balcony to look over onto the street. "I see all members of the Mikaelson clan are still alive." Celeste said turning to lean against the railing. "that wont be the case for long." Celeste said with an evil smile.

"what are you planning" Elijah asked venomously. His shoulders became tense as he became ready for whatever the witch had planned.

"oh if i told you that it wouldn't be as fun" Celeste joked. "plus you wont have time to figure anything out before you end up dead" Celeste said seriously turning with her back to the railing.

"If you intend to hurt my family i can promise you that you will not make it out alive." Elijah threatened.

"Oh i intend to do more than hurt" Celeste said her expression sinister. " i intend to kill". Elijah had no time to question before Celeste was lunging at him and throwing him over the balcony. for a split second Elijah felt the wind rush past his ears as his body neared the concrete. the ground rushed at his face and just as Elijah felt he was about to collide his eyes snapped open and he sat up in bed his heart racing and his body drenched in sweat.

Elijah looked around at his room and let out a shake breath when he found himself alone. Getting up quickly he threw off the sheets and walked over to his closet. He threw on a navy long sleeved shirt and a pair of slightly loose jeans.

In a second Elijah was outside and walking down the dark lamp lit road. Elijah's ears caught the sound of nearby people moving around. These sounds didn't alarm him because Elijah of all people knew New Orleans was not a city to sleep. He walked down the street, hands in his pockets as the chilly air brushed along his face and across his shoulders. he walked along the quiet empty streets as he came to Saint Louis Cathedral.

The witches that usually set up their tables were gone and the stretch of pedestrian walkway was quiet and devoid of people. Elijah walked over and sat down heavily on the edge of a park bench. Leaning forward Elijah caught his head in his hands as he closed his eyes and tried to push the images of his nightmare out of his mind. Closing his eyes all Elijah was able to see is the woman he loved morph into an evil witch that would stop at nothing to take down everything Elijah was and destroy everything that he cared for.

Trying to calm himself Elijah focused on his breathing and listening to the sounds around him. The gentle sound of the wind moving through the trees. The gentle heartbeats of people sleeping in their homes nearby. A small jingling sound caught his attention as it seemed to grow closer. Elijah looked up just as a tall brunette woman rounded the corner a set of keys in her hand. At the sight of her Elijah's breath caught in his throat.