The Mikealson Twins

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[At REBEKAH'S HOME, Rebekah rocks with Hope and Mercy in a rocking chair in the nursery while she tells Hope and Mercy a fairy tale about their lives. She tells the story in voiceover as the scene cuts through various flashbacks to the previous season, including Klaus standing on the balcony overlooking the French Quarter, Francesca and her brothers attacking the vampires after stealing the moonlight rings and triggering their werewolf curses, Genevieve making the moonlight rings, Klaus being weakened by the rings, which draw on his strength, and Hayley mourning Hope's and Mercy "death" at the memorial for the fallen in the Battle of New Orleans]

REBEKAH: [voiceover] Once upon a time, there was a majestic king who lived with his noble brother in a kingdom where music and art were celebrated. The king did not foresee having a children, but he lived in an enchanted land where all things were possible. In time, he was blessed with two beautiful baby girls, for whom he wished only peace.

[the twins coos at Rebekah happily, and Rebekah smiles at her nieces.]

REBEKAH: [voiceover] Still, the king had demons who pursued him. There was a ruthless beast who wanted to take the kingdom for her own. Armed with a pack of untamed creatures, she drove the other magical creatures from the land. And, there was a wicked sorceress with enchanted stones that weakened the king every full moon. Seeing the shadow his enemies cast upon his home, the king was driven to send his beloved princesses away, convincing all who remained that the twins were forever lost

[At the MIKAELSON COMPOUND, Elijah locks the front gates to the home so it is no longer open to the public]

REBEKAH: [voiceover] The king, in his sorrow, turned away from the world. The castle closed its doors, and the kingdom fell. Some say that the only light that shines in the castle illuminates the shadow of the once majestic king in the room meant for his daughters. But, as the ruthless beasts took rule over the fallen king's realm, little did they know that he and his brother would not rest until their enemies were vanquished. For they believed that one day, they would heal their kingdom and bring their precious princesses home so that they might live happily ever after.

[At the MIKAELSON COMPOUND, Klaus stands at the window of Hope's and Mercy's nursery, looking down on the street as Elijah approaches him from behind and places a comforting hand on his shoulder. At REBEKAH'S HOME, Rebekah lays Hope and Mercy in their crib, setting Klaus' carved wooden knight next to both of them before turning out the lights and leaving the twins to sleep for the evening]

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OLMSTEAD FOUNDRY CO.

[Elijah and one of Francesca's werewolf lackeys are taking a tour of the abandoned foundry with a realtor and fighting over who gets to buy it]

[walks around the building] Authentic cast-iron columns... Look at that, the original Bloomy forge, fueled by a charcoal furnace.

[Elijah notices a fire sprinkler system up in the ceiling]

The modern elements blend quite nicely indeed. My foundation has aligned itself with the city's Historical Preservation Society. We have a vested interest in seeing this building protected.

GUERRERA LACKEY: This place is a dump! The Guerrera family would be doing this city a favor.

[Elijah is about to speak when he notices the man is wearing a gold ring with a square black stone on his left hand]

Well, unfortunately, under the Preservation Act of 1966, we cannot allow the Guerreras to demolish one of the city's original foundries... even if it is for something as noble and distinguished as a casino.