Only two episodes left in the premiere season of The Originals, and the stakes are the highest they’ve ever been. Yes, we’ve had a few positive developments of late, but the title of The Originals season 1, episode 21, “The Battle of New Orleans” that airs tonight has us all on the edge of our seats.

After last week’s mournful and yet horrifically hair-raising episode, we are all anxious to see what happens to Genevieve, Hayley, and all our other Original favorites.

Check out the synopsis and stills from this week’s episode of The Originals season 1 and prepare yourself for the battle ahead.

Synopsis

BLOOD IS IN THE AIR – Klaus and Elijah enact a plan to collect the sacred stones needed by Genevieve in order to forever change the fates of Hayley and the werewolf community. Realizing that Klaus’ plan will lead to the extermination of all French Quarter vampires, Marcel rallies an army determined to take down the Mikaelsons and regain control of the city. Davina warns Josh to leave town as she is forced to make a fateful decision that will Turn the tide of war. Meanwhile, Francesca threatens Cami, who attempts to decipher a code that results in a surprising revelation among the city’s factions.

Stills

Check out all the stills from tomorrow night’s new episode showing Elijah kicking some serious ass.

Whose side are you on in the ‘Battle of New Orleans’?