Elena

We all gathered around the island in the kitchen, we all shared ideas about where to go from here. Staying in Mystic Falls was no longer an option; Vampires were no longer welcome and sooner or later there would be another roundup.

I looked down at the contents in my glass, observing my reflection in the dark liquid flipping through all my thoughts, I had no idea where we could go or even what to do.

"What about…" I looked up at Katherine; she shook her head, "No…never mind it's a silly idea." She censored.

"Any idea is better than nothing," Stefan responded sincerely.

Katherine exhaled, "In Bulgaria…I still own my family's estate. It's been renovated and it's big enough for us all to live in." She explained, "It's a castle."

"Why would we leave the country?" I wondered

"It is not like there is anything in this country for us. I do not see why not to." Rebekah agreed to the idea.

"I think we could build a wonderful life there…all of us," Katherine smiled lightly, "But if you guys don't want to go, I completely understand. However, I think it makes sense for Anelisia and I to return home." She glanced beside herself at Stefan, "I would understand if you do not want to come with us."

He smiled softly at her, taking her hand, "We're a family, the three of us together. For always and forever. Where ever you go, I go." Stefan kissed her hand then leaned up and pecked her lips. Katherine returned a smile.

I sighed and exchanged a glance with Tatia, "It would be the perfect place to start over, I'm coming too." She informed.

I looked to Elijah whose gaze I felt upon me, "I've never been to Bulgaria."

A pleasing smile formed across his features.

Rebekah sighed, "Well if you all are going," she directed to her elder brother, Katherine, and Tatia, "Then I see absolutely no reason to stay here and besides, I would miss my precious Anelie too much."

"And Anelie would miss her favorite Auntie," Stefan replied

"Matt and I are coming too." Caroline chimed

Matt chuckled, "Upgrading to a Castle in Bulgaria? Hell, yes I'm going."

An echo of laughter blanketed the room.

Loud footsteps boomed through the house and the sound of the front door hitting the wall behind it with a strong force caught all our attention.

"Cassie!" Anelie's voice cried out.

"Anelie!"

I looked to Elijah. We rush into the foyer, seeing the brightness of day flooding in through the doorway and two girls clinging to each other in a tight embrace on the porch.

Anelie

I sat on the end of the couch; Cassie lay on her side, her head in my lap. I brushed my fingers through her ash-blonde hair.

"Cassie." My mother spoke softly getting her attention; Cassie looked up at my mother as did I.

"I know you're probably not in the mood . . . but did you find anybody out there, your parents or anyone?"

Cassie nodded, "I found my parents . . . but they're dead—I don't understand how I survived this." She spoke sounding like she was about to cry.

I rubbed her arm in the attempt to bring her comfort.

"Well you are more than welcome to stay here with us," Stefan said going to my mother's side

"That brings us to another thing…we have some news." Mom began

I looked up at her with curiosity, ". . . what?"

"We're all going to Bulgaria," She announced

"What…? Where will we be living?" I asked

"Our residence in Sofia," Mom answered.

I looked down at Cassie as she rolled over onto her back to look up at me, her head still in my lap, "Sounds a lot better than living here…"

I nodded, "I agree," I looked up at Stefan and Mom, "When are we leaving?"

"As soon as we are ready, I have a private plane that will take us," Elijah said

"Private plane…?" Cassie repeated and Elijah gave a nod in response.

She looked up at me with excitement in her eyes I giggled smiling back at her, "Are all Vampires loaded or something?"

I laughed and shook my head, "not all, but we are." I giggled

Cassie grinned.

"Then it is official…" Rebekah chimed, "All of us are going to be a family in Bulgaria together, thanks to you, Katerina." Rebekah smiled

Momma bowed her head at Rebekah returning a smile, Mom peered over at Cassie and I, "You ready to see life as Bulgarian royalty?" she directed at Cassie.

Cassie looked at me wide eyed I giggled, "Surprise" I said grinning.