The Mikaelsons say farewell to not one, but two members of their family.
From the moment we met Elijah Mikaelson onThe Vampire Diaries, his life has revolved around his brother Klaus.
it’s possible for you to’t."
Charles Michael Davis as Marcel, Claire Hold as Rebekah, Christina Moses as Keelin, Riley Voelkel as Freya, Nathaniel Buzolic as Kol, and Daniel Gillies as Elijah.Credit: Bob Mahoney/The CW
So one might assume that I hated Elijah’s decision in this finale.
But I didn’t.
Elijah’s life was Klaus.
So the question of “who is Elijah without Klaus?”
is one that I’m not sure would’ve had a happy answer.
At what point does immortality become a curse?
Perhaps by ending their lives, these brothers now have a real chance at happiness.
I know, I know.
I’m already talking about the final moments of this episode, but I can’t help it!
But Rebekah’s not having that.
She stands in the middle of the road and physically stops Kol from leaving town.
The two have a heart-to-heart about how happiness is a choice.
Helping Freya look for the spell?
More on that later.
While Mikael tries to convince Klaus to kill Hope, Cami reminds him that she knows his heart.
But Klaus isn’t a fan of goodbyes; he’d much rather die in peace.
At least until Caroline shows up!
And, according to her, he still owes her a tour.
Sitting at a bar, Klaus asks Caroline if she’d have come if he had longer to live.
She tells him that she probably would’ve let him chase her around for a few more centuries.
“That was always the fun part anyway,” she says.
But you’ll know that the not looking just means I’ll never forget you."
She then leans in, kisses Klaus, and walks away…without looking back.
And that is how their story ends.
With that, Klaus returns home to say goodbye to his daughter.
She has helped him feel something he never thought possible: unconditional love.
After a hug, the two head downstairs, where Rebekah and Marcel recently rekindled things.
Apparently, Kol was right.
Happiness is a choice, and Beks is choosing it!
Today is worth celebrating because there won’t be a tomorrow.
It’s why he’s not worried about Hope.
And while we may not choose our family, that bond is our greatest strength."
He leaves out the part about it potentially being their deepest regret.
Klaus, Rebekah, and Elijah then head to a familiar bench in the French Quarter.
It’s Rebekah’s if she wants it.
That was a goodbye if I ever saw one.
At first, Klaus doesn’t understand his brother’s decision.
“We didn’t choose to become what we are,” Elijah tells Klaus.
I’m stealing it back."
He’s choosing not to be.
Elijah explains that during the wish-burning ceremony, he envisioned a future for everyone he loved.
And now, he truly believes his brother has been redeemed.
As for Hope, she’ll have Marcel, Rebekah, Freya, and Kol.
Speaking of Hope, we cut to her painting a family portrait as Hayley watches with a smile.
As for Marcel, he’s getting all the vampires out of New Orleans for good.
And that brings us back to Elijah and Klaus.
Klaus:“What if there’s nothing after this, no peace, just darkness?
Elijah:“We face it together.
But I am so grateful.”
Elijah responds, “It’s been a glorious ride, NiKlaus.
And my greatest honor.”
The series then ends as the brothers stake each other and turn to bask in the New Orleans night.
