A Forest on the edge of Mystic Falls Kingdom
It's a moonless night. The stars are hidden behind the clouds. The wind refuses to blow. All that can be heard are the hybrid wolves howling in the distance, searching.
"Emily, I'm hungry and sleepy. I want to go home." Emily looks from the sleeping baby to the young girl sitting next to her. She can barely see her face in this cave they have taken refuge in.
"We can't go home Lucy. I promise once we make it to the ship you will get something to eat. Please try to get some sleep."
"I'm afraid. The wolves sound angry."
"Don't worry, I have cloaked this cave. We are safe until morning. Now get some sleep. We still have a few miles to go before we reach the shore."
"Why do we have to go?"
"Our home is no longer safe. The hybrid king will stop at nothing to destroy the Bennett line. We have to make sure Bonnie is safe. She is the future queen of our coven. It is our duty to protect her." Lucy looks at the baby sleeping soundly in Emily's arms.
"Why does the hybrid king want us dead?"
"I do not know."
"But-"
"No more questions." Emily made Lucy lie on her lap. "Sleep. We have a long journey ahead of us."
"Where are we going?" Lucy yawns as she slowly closes her eyes.
"To the land of our ancestors."