Before coming to stay at Alan's home, Bonnie expected there to be awkward silences and missteps that inevitably came with two relative strangers of the opposite sex suddenly co-habitating.
And while there were some instances with them lightheartedly arguing over who would cook and do the dishes, any uncomfortable silences were filled with stories about Sheila Bennett's youthful escapades and their different approaches to magical problems. They spent a lot of time in the garden, where Alan taught her about different herbs - a subject she was sorely behind in.
Other days were spent with Bonnie playing with Alan's dogs, Bear and Sadie. She'd never had the opportunity to have a pet, her father didn't approve of messes, and having access to something so simple brought her joy.
She also appreciated the fact that he didn't rush her to join the outside world. While she didn't have any personal grievances against the town, she could feel something in the air she couldn't explain. It set her on edge, and sometimes kept her awake late into the night.
That's how she started taking her late night walks.
Alan had warned her that Beacon Hills experienced a lot of strange supernatural occurrences. But Bonnie was confident in her ability to protect herself now, despite her current circumstances. After all, she learned the hard way that the only person you could really count on is yourself.
She found the small town to be peaceful after dark and Bear, Alan's three-legged dog, often joined her on these walks. It was often on these walks that she thought about coming clean to Alan. While she was sure he wouldn't judge her, she didn't want to risk it. Her Grams was an amazing witch and an even more amazing woman. When Alan spoke about her, it was clear that it was due to hero worship (and possibly even a little bit of a crush). Even if he didn't mean to, he was comparing Bonnie to her.
In her prime, Bonnie's raw power far surpassed that of her grandmother's. But now, it was almost like she was a regular human. Sure, she still had her 'witch's cunning' - her subconscious ability to just know things, and occasionally when she feared for her safety she could call on the elements to protect her. But when it came to actual spells, Bonnie could do nothing.
Extensive tests done by Lucy told them that she did not lack magic, but simply could not access it for some reason. Lucy theorized that some part of Bonnie closed herself off to the part of her that accessed her magic. Bonnie, of course, felt that was complete horseshit and wanted to get a second opinion. But Lucy shot that idea down swiftly. Bennett women did not reveal their vulnerabilities to other witches, especially ones that had the power to do them harm.
Which is why Bonnie chose to come to Beacon Hills.
Not only was it a new place, but it also was a place that Sheila Bennett used to live in. After going through some of her old notes in Mystic Falls, she found references to something called a Nemeton - an old tree that drew supernatural creatures to it.
Something like that could only be trouble, and Deaton confirmed it, but Bonnie needed to find a way to get closer to the woman who sacrificed so much for her and loved her in a way no one else did.
Soon, Bonnie would move into Sheila's old home here and learn more about her grandmother through her old unfinished tomes, grimoires, and more. And hopefully, learn more about herself as well.
A chill ran up Bonnie's spine, and Bear began growling. A howl rang out in the night, and though Bonnie knew it came from a far distance, she could hear it clear as day.
It was a cry for help.
