Always & Forever A Mikaelson {Sequel to Klaus' Daughter Is A Lockwood}

One is Risen and Reopening the Church

LAFAYETTE CEMETERY

At Lafayette Cemetery, a loud heartbeat is heard inside the Deveraux tomb. Monique Deveraux opens her eyes and starts screaming for help when she realizes that she is trapped in her grave, though her voice is raspy and quiet from disuse. Celeste still possessing Sabine's body leads her tour guide through the rows of tombs. "Each tomb is well cared for. Families honor their dead with display of affection and respect." Still trapped inside her grave, Monique calls out for help, but the group outside doesn't hear her. "Is someone there?" Monique asks trying to be heard. "This place belongs to the Deveraux family, known throughout the Quarter for their strong connection to witchcraft." She says running her fingers on the concrete wall. "Please help me!" Monique tries to scream but it just a whisper. "And, if you look close, these fresh bricks tell us someone in the family has recently fallen." Celeste says touching the bricks. Desperate, Monique screams. The tourists look disturbed by the noise. Suddenly, Monique uses her magic to blast the wall of bricks out of the way, causing her to tumble out of the tomb. The tourists are frightened, though some begin taking pictures with their cameras. Celeste seems unperturbed by this revelation, though, and simply crouches down to smile at her. "Hello, Monique. Welcome back to the land of the living." Monique looks at her and smiles.

ST. ANNE'S CHURCH

At St. Anne's Church, Father Kieran is holding the first mass since the massacre. "Thank you all for coming. It means more than I can tell you. We gather today for the first public service of our newly reopened church. St. Anne's can finally once again be the heart of our community, where we can congregate as a people united. Here, this hour, we come together to praise God and give thanks. The events that took place at our church were tragic." Kieran continues his sermon while Klaus, Nicole and Marcel, who are sitting next to each other in the pew, start to talk quietly. Marcel sees a red-haired woman he recognizes across the church, but he can't get a proper look at her. "Problem?" Klaus asks Marcel. "No." Marcel says regaining his composure. "Then pay attention. We're meant to seem like devoted parishioners." Kieran is still speaking "...and it is that hope in our hearts, and with the help of many benefactors, that allows us to be here today. So, we gather with renewed spirit, made stronger, committed to the ideals of peace and love. Amen. " While Kieran speaks, the newly-resurrected Bastianna enters the church and watches from the back. "Amen." The attendants say in unison.