Chapter 1: Bow or Leave

                                    

                                          
It didn't take a genius to realize that my siblings would be looking for me. It's been a week since I was undaggered, a week since I disappeared, and today was the day I would make my presence known. Today was the day New Orleans received their queen. I had to be careful though, Niklaus had people scouring the city for me, any that dared cross my path was met with a very clear message...death. Today there was no more running, today the city was mine and only mine. The only flaw in my plan was I did not see her coming. 
                          
"Honestly Juliana," her bored voice chimed behind me, "Did you really think that I wouldn't find you?"
                          
I roll my eyes, "What are you doing here Katarina?"
                          
She smirks, "I wanted to make sure you were okay. Your family is very worried."
                          
"I'm sure they are."
                          
"Is your humanity off? You sound different."
                          
I laugh, "I wish my humanity was off. Maybe if it was off I wouldn't feel this way."
                          
"What way?"
                          
I chuckle, "Don't worry everyone will find out soon enough."
                          
Katarina touches my shoulder, "You can always talk to me."
                          
I smile, "Not about this. And I'm sorry."
                          
"For what?"
                          
"This," I say, looking at her and watching her blow backwards. She hits into the stone building and when she comes to her senses, I snap her neck. I slowly let her down and walk into Rousseau's. I take a seat at the counter and smile, now it's time for them to come to me...and it didn't take them long.
                          
Seeing Klaus, Elijah and Kol standing before me was a sight I hadn't seen in a long time. Not since that day I made the ultimate sacrifice for them. I would be lying if I said I only felt hate towards them. I felt love too, they were my family after all, but I had to push those thoughts back and focus on what was a current issue.
                          
"Juliana," Klaus speaks as I take a sip of my whiskey, hard liquor was always my thing, "It's so great to see you."
                          
He comes closer, arms out wanting a hug but with one glare I manage to stop him in his place, "I'm not interested in formalities Klaus."
                          
"Juliana what-"
                          
I smile, throwing back whatever was left of the whiskey and looking over at them, "Let's get one thing straight...I'm not interested in this family anymore. As far as I'm concerned...I'm not. But I will tell you one thing, this city, this glorious city is mine, too long has it had a king, now it's time for a queen. And whoever defies me...well let's say their fate will not be so pleasant. In the sense of the fact that by blood we are family, I am giving you guys a chance to bow down or leave. Your choice."
                          
"And if we refuse?" Elijah asks and I chuckle.
                          
"If you refuse my darling brothers, I will make sure to hunt each and everyone of you down...killing all the people you love first, making you watch and then when you've lost everyone, then I will finally end your life."
                          
"I don't know who you are but you are not Juliana," Kol speaks.
                          
I grin slyly, "No you see this is Juliana. The only difference between this Juliana and the other is that I let you take priority over everything. I sacrificed everything for all of you, making the ultimate sacrifice three years ago and not even a single thanks. Well I am still Juliana, my humanity is on, but I am new and improved, and no longer am interested in sacrificing everything for you. So again I give you the option, leave town or bow down."
                          
All three stare at me, before looking back again. I see Klaus take a step close, I am prepared to finish him here and now but he surprises me. He gets down on one knee and bows his head, "I choose the second option."
                          
Elijah and Kol follow suit shortly after. I smile proudly, sitting back at the bar with a new glass of whiskey. I do not trust them but this is a step in the right direction. No doubt my brothers will go down fighting but I know them better than they know me. Anything they try will be stopped but until they make a move, New Orleans is mine.
                          
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Okay I cannot wait until March for the new season so I will be updating and just incorporate what happens in Season 4. Anyway so what do you guys think is wrong with Juliana? Do you like this Juliana or the old one? 
                          
Thanks sooo much for reading and voting and commenting :) I love reading your comments, they make my day! I will probably update sooner rather than later but until then...take care!