A/N - Hello everyone. So I have my first real OC of this story introduced in this chapter. While I was writing it, I was picturing her being played by Gabrielle Union if you want to know what I imagined her looking like. Let me know what you think of her and if you want to see more of her. I still haven't quite decided if I want to make her more of a main character in the future, or just have her in a few parts. Anyway, I hope you enjoy this chapter. And feel free to leave me a review.

Thank you to Parodychick and ScarletRose for reviewing.

In reply to ScarletRose: Thank you! Yes, this story will/is a slow burning Delena story (as I myself am a huge Delena shipper). I love the dynamic of them slowly building there relationship in the show and wanted to do that with this fic, not rush into it like she does with Stefan. I am not going to be doing Klaroline, so don't worry. I really like your idea of putting Klaus with someone else, perhaps darker and I agree with you that in this story it is more fun to have the bad Klaus clashing with Kat type of plot.

November 10th 1889 (1)

Klaus opened the door to the bar. He headed straight to the counter and wasted no time with pleasantries. "I need to speak to Ruby." He said to the bartender.

The bartender shook his head. "Ruby isn't seeing anyone right now."

"I'm afraid you don't understand." Klaus reached across the bar and grabbed the man's shirt, pulling him closer to himself till they were face to face. "My name is Klaus and I need to see Ruby Savannah. NOW!" Klaus threw the man backwards, watching him land with a thud.

The rest of the customers in the small bar stopped whatever they were doing and stared at the screaming man who had just tossed the bartender across the room like he was a rag doll. After a few seconds, they slowly went back to their own conversations and Klaus turned back to the bartender, who was now scrambling back to his feet.

"Okay." He said. "I'll let her know you are here." The man headed into the back of the restaurant and returned a minute later with Ruby in tow. She was tall, especially for a girl. Her dark black hair fell in a perfect wave down her shoulders. Her dark olive complexion and wise brown eyes didn't quite match the deep blue dress that distinguished her from any low lifes, but she didn't seem to care.

The moment she saw Klaus she stopped. "So you are Klaus." she said looking him up and down. "The original vampire. I have heard rumors about you. What can I do for you?"

"I need you to get a message out to the witch community." Klaus said. "And I have heard that you are the woman to see."

Ruby tilted her head, thinking. She didn't look angry or scared, but businesslike and maybe just a little curious. "Why would I help you?"

Klaus smiled. This girl knew how to handle herself. She wasn't going to do anything without a favor in return. "Because you might save the lives of countless witches I might have to kill if you don't."

She closed up at that, about to turn away. "We don't take kindly to threats, Niklaus Mikaelson. You should know that."

She began heading back toward the door she had come through, when Klaus called after her. "Wait." She turned around, making it clear through her expression that whatever he had to say had better be worth her time, because if not, she would not be helping him with anything. Klaus took a deep breath. "If you do this, I can provide you with what you most want. The clues to where you will find what you have been searching for."

Ruby took in a deep breath, clearly caught off guard. She rushed back over to the thousand year old vampire. "If you are lying to me-"

"I'm not." Klaus promised. "I know where it is and I can get it for you if you do this for me."

She thought about his offer with a stone cold expression. "It's a deal." She said finally. "What message do you want to get out to the witch community?"

"I want you to tell everyone that if they dare to help either of the Pierce sisters, they will face my wrath. They can't harbor them or do spells for them. And if I find out that if any witch has helped them, or kept any information about their whereabouts from me, I will kill their family and then kill them. And tell them to rest assured, if they do any of these things, I will find out."