Look out, Mystic Falls. Klaus is on the warpath.

That's our main takeaway from the following set of photos, all courtesy of the January 5 return episode, "The New Deal." That, and this: Jeremy is itching for some action.

Browse through the pictures below to get an early glimpse at scenes from next week's installment, including Klaus confronting both Elena and Damon; those two seeming getting closer to one another - as teased by Julie Plec in this interview -  and Jeremy taking aim with a crossbow...

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