when the mikealsons return to new orleans after a century away, they find their city now ruled by marcel. and klaus tied by an ancient link to hayley who holds quiet unspoken feelings for elijah. standing apart from all sides is Y/N. no family, no loyalties to claim. only deep routes in magic older than the city itself. when klaus storms in demanding what he calls his (the city) she simply looks him up and down unimpressed and unafraid making them instant rivals from the start. to his frustration. his siblings and hayley all grow fond of her. they still clash. still stand on opposite sides. and never speak of what lingers between them.