Hey all, just a random bit of inspiration, I'm kinda hoping this helps jolt me back onto the writing phase and get back on track with When Doves Cry. This little piece takes place after the latest episode of The Originals 1x06, so be warned it contains spoilers. It will crossover into the Vampire Diaries but is mostly focused in NOLA for now and is predominately Klaroline. Let me know what you think.

P.S. Hayley is not missing, Marcel hasn't visited Klaus' house and Rebekah most certainly hasn't left town.

In TVD, Quetsiyah did fry Stefan's brain but it just took a few days for the memories to return.

P.S. Song on repeat is Blackout Days by Phantogram.

"Every step in life is merely part of a game. Every piece is necessary, but if you do not know how to control the game, then you become one of the pieces meant to be sacrificed."

Lionel Suggs

"I don't like this brother" Elijah turned to his younger brother who was lounging on the sofa, leg draped casually at an angle over the other.

"What now, Elijah? You succeeded, that brood mare parading in her pyjamas around my house is unlinked from Sophie Devereux. Isn't this the part where we all start playing happy family?' He replied turning a page.

"Niklaus please, think about it. Sophie and the witches are all too calm about the situation. Does it not concern you?" Elijah turned from the fire he had been staring into. Klaus closed the book on his finger and straightened in his seat. "I'm listening, what is concerning you"

Elijah stroked his jaw and tucked his hand into trouser pocket. "Sophie's only leverage over us was her link to Hayley and yet now that only link is broken. Yet we have had no more contact from her…"

"Just the way I like it 'Lijah, I'm failing to see your concern here. I find the whole situation quite comforting actually." Klaus interrupted.

"Niklaus listen" Klaus waved a hand for him to continue. "Sophie's sole aim is to compete the harvest ritual, she needed us to find Davina. Considering her only hold on us was the link to Hayley and that her drive behind her actions are purely family based, don't you find it odd that she seems to have given in so easily now that her leverage has now become null and void. I just have a feeling that there is more to come from Sophie. She gave up too easily. I feel like we are pieces on a chessboard and we do not fully understand the rules. I think we need to keep a careful eye on Hayley"

Klaus placed the book on the table and walked up to Elijah placing a hand on his shoulder, "And we know brother that family is the purest, strongest motive behind any action. Fair enough, I'll find out what I can about Sophie's whereabouts at the moment. You stay here and keep an eye out for the wolf" Klaus grabbed his jacket from the back of the chair before turning and smirking, "Although brother seeing the looks you two have been sharing lately I'm sure you'll keep two eyes on Hayley" He spun on his heel and left.

Klaus strode into Rousseau's past all the chattering tourists into the kitchen, a middle-aged woman turned her sharp green eyes to him, "Yes?"

"I'm looking for Sophie Devereux" He muttered glancing around the restaurant. "Sophie. She's not here, ran in here the other day saying she wouldn't be around for the rest of the week." The woman replied still chopping the carrots and tossing the frying pans simultaneously. "You need something important?' She turned back toward the door but it was empty.

Klaus strode down the street calling Elijah. "You're right, something's up with Sophie. She's not at Rousseau's. According to the new chef she's decided to take a few days off. How's things…er…is …is Hayley… okay?"

"She's still asleep. Where are you going now?" Elijah replied.

"I'm going to check the graveyard to see if anyone's seen her or knows where she might have headed. I'll call you later."

Elijah tucked his phone into his inside breast pocket as Rebekah strode into the room, "So where is the mummsie?"

"Good morning Rebekah, please it's bad enough that Niklaus can barely say her name can you please show Hayley some respect, she's a part of this family now." Elijah sighed rubbing the bridge of his nose. "As for Hayley, she was exhausted after yesterday's events. She's still sleeping."

Rebekah paused on her way to the kitchen, "What? Elijah she's not in her room I just checked. Where is she?"

Five minutes later, Rebekah and Elijah had scoured the grounds to no avail. There was no sign of Hayley or a struggle.

"Excellent. This is just perfect." Rebekah scoffed. "Well I'm not telling Nik about this, I like being out of that bloody coffin."

"Rebekah please stop." Elijah said dialling on his phone. "Klaus we have a problem. Hayley's missing."

Klaus stood in the middle of an empty graveyard, the streets had been suspiciously empty of witches on the way there. His phone rang, his brother's name flashing across the screen. Somehow deep inside a voice was telling him what had happened. After Elijah spoke, Klaus spun slowly on his heel gazing at the graveyard, "Brother? Niklaus?"

"She's gone 'Lijah. There's no sign of any witches around." He hung up suddenly feeling like the pawn in a game he didn't know the rules of.

Sophie stepped into the room where the others had gathered. The nervous chatter stopped as soon as she stepped in. Of course they were nervous, war had started and there were three opponents and they were the most vulnerable now that Agnes had been killed. Mumbled greetings scattered across the gathered.

"Relax everyone. Don't lose hope." She spread her arms out. A middle-aged man stepped forward, "How can we do that Sophie? We've lost our leverage, what is stop the Originals tracking us down like animals and killing us for this."

She smirked back at Thomas and glanced at the black, rusted door at the back of the room.

"Don't be ridiculous Thomas. You never put all your eggs in one basket. Hayley was just phase one."

Everyone turned to where she was looking at the door.

Stefan stood in the middle of the parlour trying to ignore the awkward, rushed embraces his brother and Elena tried to hide from him. He hung up the phone starting to get worried.

"Hey guys" Stefan said walking back into the sitting room, where the two lovers jumped apart looking guilty. Stefan mentally rolled his eyes to appease the sting of hurt.

"I know that we have a million and one things going on at the moment. But I'm starting to get worried. When was the last time any of you spoke to Caroline?"

That's all for now dearies, let me know what ya think and if I should continue. To those of you who have read When Doves Cry, don't lose faith I will continue it once my muse kicks me up the ass

Until next time, Katy