AN: another chapter for you. Enjoy:)

Chapter 2: New in town

New Orleans. A bright and beautiful city. Know for its vibrant live-music, round the clock night life and spicy cuisine. People from all over the world enter the Big Easy, wanting to have the experience others can only dream about.

However if not careful, many can fall prey to the night. New Orleans is not only one of the most lively of cities but- for those who are aware, it is also a city that holds many dangers.

The humans flock into the city. They hear the stories of the creatures that own the night. The ones that howl at the moon, the voodoo priestesses, the ones that live by feeding on the blood of others and most importantly- the old ones. They all laugh it off as old children's stories and others go in search of such creatures as they are attracted to such darkness.

Although none of them truly believe that such darkness exists. So they go about their lives, completely oblivious to the signs. The people that occasionally go missing- they are ruled as kidnappings or run always. The occasional body that is found in the Mississippi is ruled as a suicide.

Everyone is unaware of the war between the species. A war that started a thousand years ago but still very much wages on to this day.

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Caroline sat in the booth near the back of the crowded bar. After centuries, it was in her nature to always look over her shoulder. Things like picking a spot in the bar with the best view of the entrance and exit was like second nature to her.

Caroline looked at the people in the bar. No doubt it was a supernatural bar. She could smell the blood in the air. She watched as the bartender put blood in the drinks of her customers. However, she could smell the fresh blood running through the veins of the few humans in the bar. Probably the ones who wanted to live dangerously.

If only they knew the true dangers, she thought to herself. "Well you're a new face, and what a beautiful face it is" Caroline is brought out of her thoughts by an unfamiliar voice.

She looks up to see a dark skinned man smirk down at her. He had brown eyes and held an air of superiority. He was surrounded by four other men who looked just as dangerous. "Can I help you" Caroline says with a roll of her eyes and as much sass as she can. There was no way that she was going to be intimidated. "Well" the man beings while taking a place opposite her, "I just wanted to introduce myself to the new beauty in town" he says with a smirk. " I'm Marcel Gerard. Pleasure to meet you" he adds.

Caroline looks to the vampire with annoyance in her eyes. "Well it's nice to meet you but I'm waiting for someone" she says, hoping that the vampires will leave her alone. Sure she could take them without breaking a sweat- she always seven hundred years old after all, but she knew she couldn't cause a scene. She could not draw attention.

Before Marcel could speak she heard a familiar voice interrupt them. "Hey is everything okay here gorgeous" Enzo says coming up behind her with a bottle of bourbon and two shot glasses. Caroline moves further in the booth and Enzo slides in next to her. "We're all good man. Names Marcel Gerard. Just welcoming new faces to the city" he says and Caroline can see right through the fake smile.

"Enzo St John. This is Caroline Forbes. It's nice to meet you but we would like to get back to our night" Enzo says taking the same precaution as Caroline. "Yes of course. You see the thing is your new in this city and every newbie needs to be properly introduced to the king" Marcel says, the easy going attitude he previously had was now long gone. The vampires that surrounded him came in closer as though they were ready to pounce.

Both Caroline and Enzo looked around for the easiest way out of the bar but they both knew they would have to fight their way out, which was not an option for them at this point. "And who is this so called king" Caroline asks as though the thought of a supernatural king of New Orleans was the most preposterous thing she had ever heard. "Niklaus Mikealson" Marcel states simply and silence falls around the table.

Caroline felt I've run through her veins and a shiver went down her spine. In the corner of her eye she could see Enzo have the same reaction at the name. They both played it off as quickly as they could and Enzo decided to break the silence. "Well we're going to have to decline. Now if you'll excuse us" Enzo says while taking Caroline's hand ready to leave the bar.

They both stand and try to move passed the vampire that's blocking them but to no avail. Marcel stand and moves behind Caroline and Enzo. "It wasn't up for discussion. It's more of a demand" Marcel says and hands them a card. "There's a party at this address. If you're not their we'll find you" he says and gives one last smirk before leaving the bar with his lackeys.

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"Did you know?!" Caroline yells out at Enzo. They were back in her hotel room and she had no doubt that everyone could hear her yelling. She was furious. There was no way that they could stay in New Orleans. It was way to dangerous. Especially now that they know who is in the city. "I didn't" Enzo says simply. "We have to leave now!" Caroline replied while moving to pack her things. With a sigh Enzo moved closer to her taking her arm and turning her toward him. "I'm not leaving Caroline" he says and he sees shock and utter sadness in her eyes.

He's seen it before in the decades they've been together and he's always hated it. The look reminded him of the time he had saved her when she was still a naive human. That was a long time ago and things were different now. He was tired of running. "Caroline you don't...we don't have to run anymore" he starts, hoping he could get her to stay. "We haven't heard a whisper in the last ten years. They're gone and I'm tired of running. I want a home Care and i know you do to" he ends. "Your right Enzo I do" Caroline starts, "but not in the same city as him. I mean we've both heard the stories of the Mikealson's. You think they're just gonna welcome us into the city. No. They will kill me!" she clenched her jaw in anger. She was not about to risk her life.

Enzo looked at her with annoyance. Over the years they had fought many times over this. If they should move on to a new place or stay in the place they're in. Of course he would never leave her alone. She was like a sister to him. 'Family is not just the people you are related to', he remembers saying to her the first time they ran together. But he's had enough of running. "The Mikealson's don't even know who you are Caroline" he says and she stops her packing to look at him. "What if they find out?" She questions in a whisper and looks to him with fear. "They won't. You have that" he point to the necklace she always wears around her neck. "Nothing bad is going to happen. It's time to stop running" he says pleadingly.

Caroline can see how much Enzo wants to stay. He's always been there for her. He had turned her all those years ago and he taught her how to survive and she was always thankful. Maybe it was time for her to return the favor. "You picked a hell of a place to settle down" she says as a smile graces her lips.

Enzo gives her a hug and kisses her forehead. "Come on gorgeous. We have a party to go to" he says and she takes in a breath to steady herself. She could use a drink right about now.

AN: So another chapter down. Please review. I wanna know what you guys think. Forgive spelling errors. Thanks for reading:)