Violet had screamed out in pain when a male vampire grabbed her and snapped her wrist in two. Marcel also yelled in pain many feet away as the spell was not broken. Vincent apparently was taking his time inside of the old church as they were getting their asses kicked. Even though he was a beast and stronger than them all, the injury spell was slowing him down greatly. The vampires were many years older than Violet and even though she was trained to fight well they were still stronger than she was.

She kicked him which sent him into the wall of the church building. Snapping it back in place, she rushed towards him destroyed him by ripping his heart from his chest. She glanced over her shoulder to check on Marcel who had his fangs buried deep into a female vampire, another one down.

Violet was more battered, bloody and bruised compared to him, this wasn't her kind of fight. Though it started out with a number of vampires, more continued to pour out seemingly out of nowhere. It was outrageous that there were that many vampires wanting them dead and for what reason? They still didn't have time to comprehend the situation as they were thrown into fight or die mode.

A vampire was bold enough to surprise Marcel from behind by shoving a piece of wood through his chest while he bit the other one. Violet had screamed and sunk to her knees reaching for it as if it was stuck in her back. It was her reaction to it all but he quickly pulled it out and shoved it into the vampire's heart.

She jumped back up and zipped over to him to check on him. "Vincent! You better hurry it up with that damn spell in there!" Marcel yelled before throwing a vampire into the wall where the other one was.

Violet had brushed past him kicking one right in the stomach while hooking another in the jaw all in vampire speed. Unfortunately for her, someone kicked her in the legs knocking her down. She tried reaching for Marcel but it looked like it was going to be a chain reaction. He backhanded the enhanced vampire and sent him flying near the dock. The accident that happened five years ago when they plummeted into the river popped into her mind and she couldn't figure out why. But that was enough to send her over the edge.

She rushed towards the female who threw Marcel and bit into the side of her neck. It wasn't that she wanted the blood; it was a good enough distraction for him to jump back up and tear her head off. Violet had spun around, grabbed one around the neck and cracked it in a split second.

"Marcel there's too many of them" She said nearly out of breath not taking her eyes off of the group.

"Stand your ground. When we get the chance to escape we will and if you get the chance take it. I can handle all of them"

Violet shook her head knowing it was a lie. Even if she could run the spell is still in effect and it wouldn't do much. Their backs touch once more to make sure they both were alright. They both made a come here motion with their hands without even realizing they did it separately. Vampires had circled them and she was the first to sprint off. Speed was something that she always had on her side so it was easy enough to throw them off.

Marcel had plowed through four vampires taking his time on each of them. But every blow that both of them took was starting to slow them down. He tore out a heart, bit two more and ripped the others head off. Violet seemed to struggle once again but the truth of the matter was she was enjoying it. The fighting, the blood being shed. She couldn't shake the feeling of pain and inflicting it on others. She had to shield herself from two vampires but one got the upper hand. He shoved his hand through her chest and Marcel had coughed up blood and sunk to his knees right when he almost killed another one.

The vampire had smirked knowing that he had both of them right where he wanted them. Violet cried out in pain and shock and wanted to pull away but knew that wouldn't be that great of a decision. That could cause her death even if she could be killed by that. The vampire had been pulled away not even five seconds later by an unseen force and thrown into the water. The figure had blurred past them so quickly that they couldn't even make out who it was.

Marcel had got up to his feet circling as he couldn't believe all the vampires were completely dropping. He had helped the person out and killed at least two before the mysterious person showed their face. "It looked like you guys needed some help" Rebekah said picking some blood out of her nail with a smile on her face. Marcel was relieved as she walked over to him.

Violet was lying on the cold, stone ground taking deep breaths. He walked over and held out his hand. She looked at him, grabbed it and he helped her up. Rebekah had looked at her with some surprise on her face. "I know I got my ass kicked, you can say it and I don't have a smart remark back"

The Original was going to say something but she stopped when she heard something in the distance. "We need to go before more of them show up"

All three of them arrived at Lucien's penthouse sometime after all that mess and Marcel had shut the doors carefully. "I bought this place about a year ago and no one knows I have it so we'll be safe here" He spoke.

"We better be…I thought you left town days ago?" Violet walked over to the chair near the window and plopped down. She was exhausted and still hurt from everything that went on but that didn't stop her from asking Rebekah questions.

"I was planning on it and for some reason I thought I'd stay a few days and it looks like I guessed right. What is going on?" Rebekah then asked after texting Klaus on her phone.

"We're linked…" Both Violet and Marcel said, looked towards each other and then to Rebekah. She raised an eyebrow at them but he motioned for her to explain. "The witches linked our lives together and on top of it an injury spell. Whatever happens to him happens to me and vice versa"

Marcel had walked over to the bar on the opposite side of the room and pulled out two bloodbags. He tossed one over to Violet before opening the ne for himself. "Vincent's working on something to break it but apparently he's not working fast enough"

Rebekah had a few questions in mind as she was baffled by the whole situation. They didn't give her time to process it and before she could, Klaus had popped into the room. It caught everyone by surprise and Violet momentarily paused from drinking before continuing. He rushed over to her side looking at a few of the wounds and blood stained clothes. He whipped his head around glaring at Marcel and moved in his direction.

"Are you crazy? You could have gotten her killed!" Marcel didn't even have time to react as he reached out and grabbed the front of his jacket. Violet had winced drinking which caught Rebekah's attention. She ran over to the boys.

"Let go of him Nik…" She reached out for his arm and Klaus just glared at her. "You're hurting Violet, let him go and they will explain everything"

It took him a moment but he eventually shoved Marcel back. He would have reacted to him but he was too worn out from fighting all the vampires. Once again, their wounds were slowly healing even with the blood. After that incident, Violet got comfortable again and finished the blood bag. She asked for another one but Marcel was hesitant.

"Just give her another one and explain to me what is going on" Marcel gave her a second blood bag while he filled Klaus in on everything.

"What about Freya? We can call her and see what she can do"

It seemed that everyone was going to get interrupted as Marcel's phone rang. He was surprised it was still in his back pocket after all the fighting that happened. He fished it out and answered, it was Vincent. Rebekah and Klaus had used their vampire hearing and eased dropped though they both acted like they didn't. Violet was too busy trying to drink the remains of the bag thought it was empty. After he hung up, Marcel threw the phone across the room in anger which made her jump.

"What the hell? You almost hit me in the head!" She said angrily then tossed the bag to the floor. Violet had got up and took a few steps forward. She noticed Marcel's expression and her heart dropped a little. "What's going on now?"

"He can't break the spell" He said quietly and rubbed his head with an unreadable face. Violet had shifted her eyes towards the window facing the city.

"What do you mean he can't break it?"

"He can't break the damn spell! He said something about the witches and it's going to take time for it to work. Vincent most likely can only break the injury spell but he said it's impossible disconnect us completely at the moment"

Marcel had rubbed his head slowly and walked over to the window. He stared at the city lights and wondered what time it was. He hadn't check the time believed at least hours had gone by. He probably was wrong but his mind was all over the place.

Violet had raised her hand to brush her hair out of her face. She rubbed her wrist looking for a hair tie but that was her stalling herself. She wanted more than anything for it to be false but she knew what all of that meant. As much as she loved New Orleans and Marcel she couldn't imagine going through that on a daily basis. With everyone in the city most likely finding out about the link by tomorrow was a huge issue.

Rebekah ad Klaus exchanged looks nut they didn't have much of a meaning behind them. She wasn't going to stick around as she still had plans on leaving. He on the other hand had a daughter to take care of; he couldn't stay inside of the city forever.

"So what does all this mean?" Violet asked breaking the silence.

"We're linked and every supernatural creature in the Quarter and the city is going to come after us. The wolves have never liked us and now there is a chance to get rid of us. The witches apparently come up with this and vampires that I've never seen in my life are trying to kill the both of us…"

"I can call Hayley and see about the wolves in the swamp"

"And then what Klaus?" Marcel said turning around to look at him. "We've got targets on our backs. They know the way to get it me is through her and I'm not putting her at risk"

"Then I leave"

Violet had said but it seemed like Klaus and Marcel still had some arguing to do. Rebekah had heard her though and focused her attention on the vampire. Something in her mind had turned so she spoke up. "Shut up! Violet has something to say"

Both vampires continued until Violet jumped in between them. "Be quiet for a second" She looked between them, her hair swinging wildly until they stopped. She took a deep breath before talking. "I'll leave and hide. That way I'll be safe"

Marcel seemed confused by what she meant. "No, you are staying with me if we're together"

"Think of it this way, my ripper side is going to take over, remember that? The witches have more hate towards me than you it seems like. If I leave New Orleans and hide until Vincent breaks the spell, what harm is that? I won't go to Covington where it's obvious but a place where I can keep a low profile"

Klaus seemed to think it over wondering if it made any sense. "But it would make more sense for you to stay here" He said and Violet now looked over at him.

"For what? I nearly got destroyed out there, Marcel is an enhanced Original. I slowed him down while fighting those vampires so what do you expect me to do? If I get out of the city, Marcel can handle anyone who comes at him. Sure I'll feel the pain of it all but beggars can't be choosers"

Rebekah had moved forward over to them and nodded. "She's right. He has wolf venom as a plus compared to her…I'll even help"

All of them had turned to look at her in surprise. She had mostly been quiet about the whole situation so far but she felt that she needed to do something. She and Violet had been somewhat friends and on good terms as of lately which was rare for them. They really never had moments like that considering that the girls constantly fought over Marcel. Rebekah offered a faint smile before continuing on.

"I'll help her leave. We can pack all that you have and make it out of here in an hour or two. I'll make sure that she doesn't lose control until Vincent figures everything out"

"I can't let you do that Rebekah. You deserve your freedom that you want; I don't need someone to watch over me. I'll survive, I always do" Violet shifted her eyes not believing much of what she was saying.

"It's a sacrifice I'm willing to make. Maybe it will help me figure out what I want to do with my life. Hope needs you Klaus so why don't you take a break and let these two handle everything"

The female vampires had looked at each other for a moment before Violet went over quickly and hugged her. She had been standoffish to Rebekah's hug lately but this was one time that she didn't mind. It was a relief for her knowing that she didn't have to be alone.

The girls had let go of one another and all Klaus and Marcel could do was stare. For all of them that was a rare thing and it would probably never happen again. "Did I just see you two make a vacation plan together and then hug?" Marcel joked.

Both of them gave him a look and he turned around back to stare at the city. Klaus who couldn't believe his sister either had just stood there. Violet looked down momentarily and walked over. She wrapped her arms around his neck and he closed his eyes hugging her back.

"It's only for a little while…I promise" They both had some sort of feeling about where their relationship was going, mostly him. He had a feeling this was the end of their forbidden romance that started two years ago. She pulled back and kissed him on the lips before he said anything.

Violet held onto his hand tight before letting go and walking over to Marcel. She stood next to him and looked over at him. She stared at him and waited for him to yell at her for doing so but he didn't. It dawned on her more at that moment of the situation. It was unbelievable as things like that had never happened to them. Sure they had been through hell and back but there was something different this time around.

"You know a few weeks ago I promised that I was going to kill you and yet I never did, I never even got the chance if I wanted to. I may have hated you when I got here but now I have no choice but to like you" She joked looking out the window.

Marcel had smirked glancing at her before grabbing her hand. That was their usual way of assuring one another that everything was going to be okay. "And I actually did try killing you so let's just say we are even…Where are you going to go?"

She shrugged her shoulders thinking the same thing. "Wherever Rebekah wants to go first, I've never been to Miami" Violet said mostly a thought for herself. "He's going to fix this soon"

"Are you coming back when it's over?"

That was another thing that she really never thought of. Violet wasn't much of a planner or a person to look into the future. Each day brought something new and she'd rather take it in that direction. New Orleans is her home and she'd always be welcome but she didn't know how often she'd fade away from it.

"You'll see me again. Maybe not right after this is solved but at some point. I don't know if you're going to like the New Orleans Ripper running around but I'll come back"

Marcel had nodded pausing away from the city and looking towards her. It was strange that they could hate each other but be content as if nothing happened. Their love for one another was always going to be there and they would die for each other.

"We ride together, we die together" It was a line she heard once before and knew that it stuck for the both of them. Violet looked at him and gave him a warm hug as well.

That was the last time they saw one another until two years later when everything was different. It was the calm before the storm. Hell was going to rise in the Crescent City and little did they know that they were going to be the ones doing it.