"I wager on Marie to be top dog." Kol grins at Sage and Rebekah as the family became all but too eager to watch Klaus and Marie transition into wolves under the full moon. Klaus was irritated by his siblings making a show out of it, he can tell Marie was slightly embarrassed by their family's interest in them turning.

Sage rolled her eyes, "This isn't a dog fighting match."

Kol smirked at her, "You never know darling, the wolves can get a bit feisty."

Rebekah punched him in the arm, "Don't push your luck, you have a bad reputation with werewolves."

Kol sneers at her, "I'm not worried about the wolves, if any dare attacked me it will be the last thing they do."

"Vampires have an agreement Kol, the werewolves turn out in the buoy and vampires stay away." Rebekah remarked glaring at him. The three fractions had an agreement on safety measures amongst each other, the vampires and witches stay away from the buoy during full moons, if not then it was open season and the other two fractions cannot cry for vengeance. The Originals knew the risk, and if they came across any werewolves they were aware of the no kill policy.

"Relax darling, I was merely joking." Kol rolled his eyes by the rage his sister had towards him. Kol made his way to a tree, perching himself above the ground peering out to the sunset.

Finn and Elijah ignored Kol's and Rebekah's bickering, Sage came up from behind Finn hugging his waist, "Have you ever seen a wolf transform?"

Elijah and Finn nodded, but this time around they were actually looking forward to seeing the transformation because it was important for Marie to fully accept every part of herself. And they had to start getting comfortable with the wolves if in the long term they would work together with the other packs.

Klaus snapped at Kol and Rebekah as their bickering became unbearable, "You know this viewing didn't have invitations."

Rebekah smiles at Klaus innocently, "There's no harm in it."

Kol added, "Besides, you can't blame us in the curiosity on what you look like all fluffy – tail and all."

Klaus glares at Kol, "I swear if you try to pet me I will take your hand."

Kol grins at him mockingly, "Such a wolfish thing to say." Klaus growls at him, his eyes glowing slightly gold, Kol chuckled, "Ah you really are turning to the wild side."

Klaus turns away heatedly, "If I were you I would stay clear away from me."

Kol teased, "Oh I'm so scared."

Elijah shook his head at Kol turning to Klaus, "Ignore him."

Klaus smirked slightly, "If only it was that easy."

Kol sneered cheekily, before he could make a snarky remark Marie and Runa came out to the clearing. Changing into a grin Kol called out, "Finally you showed up! Nik nearly wolfed out, I say he is eager to become beastly."

Marie gave him a small smile, "You shouldn't push his buttons especially during the time of the month."

Kol chucks, Klaus rolled his eyes in annoyance, "Now that you are here let's precede with this circus show."

"I didn't know you brought a peanut venue!" Kol laughed just as Klaus threateningly flashed towards him. "Relax brother, just trying to calm your nerves."

Klaus rolled his eyes at Kol's statement, "Thanks."

Marie smiled nervously by the crowd of her family; however, their eager expressions slightly calmed her nerves. Runa noticed her expression and squeezed her hand reassuringly.

Klaus sighed, "Now let's proceed."

Kol grins jumping out of the tree to give Klaus his space, the rest of the family gathered together to allow the hybrids to prepare the change.

Klaus smiled lightly to Marie, "Ready sweetheart?"

Marie returned his smile, "Better late than never."

Runa smirked at Marie, "I will be looking over your transformation." Marie was self-conscious of turning and Runa decided to coach her through the transformation in his human form before turning into a wolf himself – to give Marie and Klaus the chance to turn as slow as they need to.

Klaus and Marie hugged each other; Marie breathed in a shaky breath as she allowed the moon's energy into her magic. She gasped holding back a scream of pain, Klaus looked at her reassuringly while the rest of the family watched nervously.

Runa urged her, "Marie don't try to stop the process, turning against it now will make it hurt more."

Marie fell on all fours breathing heavily, "I – will try."

Klaus crawled over to her, his bones cracked as he moved to place his hands over hers. He held back a scream as his back arced ripping his shirt wide open. Klaus glared over to Runa, "She doesn't have to do this."

Marie gasped, "No I want to – just a bit more painful than I thought."

Klaus stared at her seeing the struggle of her fighting the pain. He knew how much breaking the curse was to her in order for Klaus to fulfill his wishes and here she is trying to transform with him. Klaus wasn't sure if it was her doing or if Runa was trying to influence her to start another step of her life to fully accept herself. For too long she hasn't been able to blossom with all her potential with her strength and magic. Klaus growls as his transformation took the next stage with his bones sharpening his teeth and his nails to claws.

Marie tried to force herself to change faster, but it only made the pain to intensify more.

Kol had a difficult time to stand there and just watch her struggle while Klaus was nearly shifted. The pain in her eyes were evident that she was struggling to let herself to lose control. "Marie don't worry about us. We can stay away if that makes you feel better." Kol responded realizing she might be worried to hurt them, because most of the times when they dealt with werewolves it hasn't been that friendly.

Marie gave him a struggled smile, "Ok." She tried to calm her nerves to allow the moonlight to overtake her changes. Klaus was staying by her side the wariness was shown underneath the animalistic eyes. Runa can tell that Klaus was nearly completed, just as Marie's demeanor started to calm seeing her father proceeding and she didn't want him to wait on her.

After momentarily struggles, the Originals were in the presence of two large wolves. Klaus' fur was brown with specks of red and gold that were the color of an inferno. In contrast, Marie's fur was the color of snow with specks of gray.

Elijah's eyes widen in astonishment seeing Marie's coat was almost completely white. He remembered a little over a thousand years ago when Marie was a mere child at five years old, the Phantom, the white wolf spirit, attempted to steal her away for the spirits. It was intriguing for Marie's wolf would look similar to the Phantom.

The rest of the family stared in awe as Klaus' wolf rubbed his head affectionately on Marie's neck. Kol grins as he debated on petting Klaus, Rebekah hit his arm clearly knowing what he was thinking. He gave her a sheepish grin.

Sage smiled warmly at Marie's wolf, for the longest time they were together in the Americas Marie and her would contemplate on her fur color. The wolves they came across mostly had black, brown, and rarely gray fur. It was interesting to Sage that Marie would have one of the rarest coats.

Marie and Klaus peered at the vampires; Marie's wolf was slightly timid as if she was afraid to hurt them as she toddled up to the family with Klaus close behind. Marie rubbed herself against Runa as she went by and then she sat down peering up at her aunts and uncles.

Kol grins sitting down as well, "Come here darling you're such a good girl."

Rebekah glares at him, "Really?"

Kol got a growl from Klaus, Kol rolled his eyes just as he pets Marie, seeing that she was fine with him. "I'm not petting you." Kol remarked dryly at the snarling Klaus.

Runa smiled at Marie affectionately, she has done great. Runa took off his jacket and shoes, he turns away from the family and smirks over his shoulder. He ran shifting with the movement when he changed his direction back to the family he was transformed with black fur with a shine of red within the coat. Sage snickered as Kol sarcastically yelled out to Runa, "Show off."

Marie's wolf barked noticing Runa changed, she gazed at her family members making sure each one was pleased with petting her as she trotted her way to Runa. Klaus on her side growling at the additional wolf.

Kol grins at Sage, "I told you, there will be a dog fight."

"It was bound to happen with Klaus and Runa, even in their regular forms they butt heads." Sage remarked.

Runa growls at Klaus, both males squared each other off baring their fangs. The wolves slowly circled one another daring the other to strike first.

Rebekah looked worried, "Should we break it off?"

Elijah shook his head, "We cannot, we will risk getting bit."

Kol grins at his sister's expression, "Besides we will see who is the Alpha, clearly that was always Runa's and Nik's issue with one another."

Kol and Sage were the only ones watching intrigued on the conflict on hand while the rest of the family were nervous. The male wolves continued to circle one another, while Marie seemed agitated. The males charged each other with claws and teeth clashed together. Kol couldn't help himself to contain the insane grin on his face watching the wolves fighting over dominants.

Rebekah sighs, "Poor Marie, she has to deal with their rivalry again."

Kol smirked at her, "Just you watch, I know our Marie wouldn't be taking their shit in this form either." Sure, enough the white wolf ran at the two males slamming the two to their sides, she barks angerly at them. Both of the males bowed their heads in shame as she kept barking.

Kol burst out laughing, "See I told you she be top dog." Marie barked one final time and took off running towards the risen moon forcing the males to follow suite together.

Rebekah sighs, she watched as the wolves grew smaller in the distance. Sage smiles taking out bottles of wine from her bag, "So shall we have a party our own?"

"Ah yes it isn't a werewolf party without some boozes." Kol grins, showing off a flask.

The world appeared so different to a wolf. Inhaling fresh air was like taking in the very existence of life. The breeze rushing through fur was thrilling to the core, every sense was on the next level, vampires had heightened senses that can be adjusted, but this – this was like every sense turned fully on with no limit. The night seemed so bright the moonlight gave the world a silver gleam.

An orchestra of wolves howled at the magical moonlight welcoming it as an old friend. For the first time in a long time the wolves were relaxed, the truce with the different species greatly impacted the aggression of the wolf side. The hybrids within the mix were accepted into the pack, furthering a better relationship with other species.

It was truly a new world, in this era of harmony, the vampires and witches started the war between fractions but finally after a millennium a creature that is all three brought the species together…

Epilogue

New Orleans, the place where the party never ends. Crime rates at the very low, locals joining the festive energy with the tourists that would have one of the best nights they may not remember. Within the Abattoir, laughter and plates clattering outweigh the party within the streets. The compound was filled with life, lanterns illuminated the courtyard with dozens of filled tables.

Klaus smiled around the table, his family mingling amongst each other while bringing neighbors from other tables into the conversations. Klaus' eyes scanned the scene in front of him the wolf packs were on their left with tables pulled together creating a large square, head of their table was the pack leaders. To Klaus' right the vampires of the French Quarter with multiple tables spread out across the courtyard closing the space between the three species. The witches in front sat along side the other species moving around to different tables conversing, the hybrids finding their way into the vampire and werewolf tables blending the species together.

Children ran around the tables undaunted by the once broken violent past history between the species. Laughing and playing amongst each other like children should do.

Klaus gazed at his daughter, seeing her at this table surrounded by their family it brings back memories of her childhood. It amuses him how much things have changed, but yet there are things that will always be the same. Family will always be the most important thing in his life, even if this family grows.

Marie sat in between Kol and Runa, she joined Rebekah's teasing as Kol's face turned pink as Davina showed off her ring. Elijah nudged Kol trying to make him feel less embarrassed while Sage converse with Davina on what to expect when joining this crazy family of theirs.

Klaus took pleasure in seeing his prankster brother feeling the pressure of embarrassment. It surprised him on Kol being the one to marry, Klaus' eyes linger on Marie's wedding band. He was a man of his word after all, and in this new era what better way to start the turn of the century than a wedding?

Klaus raised his glass, "After centuries of bloodshed, I am pleased to see all three fractions in this city under the same roof to celebrate this holiday. To many more shared holidays."

Everyone in the courtyard, werewolf, vampire, hybrid, and witch, raised their glasses, "To more!"

Klaus grins bigger, "And damn any outsider, no matter the species, that comes within this city to try to destroy these bonds, will get the wrath from all fractions!" The roar of agreement among the courtyard was music to his ears.

Authors Note: The series has come to a close. I like to thank everyone who took time to read, favorite, follow, and reviewed for these stories. It's been a long journey, its crazy to think I started The Originals story with Marie in the Hidden Truth years ago. And finally, the tale ends in Under the Moonlight, I must admit it took longer than I imagined since I sort of lost the motivation. But I felt like I needed to give everyone justice who found these stories.

Hope all of you enjoyed this adventure with me!

~Angel-Demon