Family Above All

Chapter 1 - For the Next Millennium

Freya Mikaelson was sitting in a study in the compound, writing a letter.

Freya: (voiceover) "My dear Rebekah, I hope this finds you well. I write to offer an update and to ask your advice."

Klaus and Elijah Mikaelson were sitting at opposite ends of the dining table, neither of them saying a word.

Freya: (voiceover) "Our brothers remain at odds. Klaus will never apologize for the blood he shed and Elijah cannot forgive him for being indifferent to the suffering Nina continues to endure."

Elijah stood and walked away, leaving.

Klaus turned his head as if to say something before looking down, frowning.

Freya: (voiceover) "Despite my best efforts, we are a house divided. Which is not to say I have no good news."

Marcel Gerard was in St. Anne's Church, which had been turned into a gym and was currently fighting two men.

Freya: (voiceover) "Niklaus kept his word. Marcel controls the Quarter. There he has founded a fight gym in the old St. Anne's church, where he tests the mettle of those who wish to join his vampire community. Elijah has begun joining him for sparring."

Marcel nodded to Elijah, who stepped into the ring while the other men step out.

Freya: (voiceover) "I believe it helps him work through his anger. And he has much anger."

Marcel and Elijah walked around in a circle before Elijah jumped up to punch Marcel.

Freya was now sitting on a sofa with Hope, who was crying.

Freya: (voiceover) "While Hope continues to flourish, it is clear that she misses her mother."

Klaus walked closer and picked up Hope.

Freya: (voiceover) "Though Niklaus remains the doting father, he's been of no help in finding a cure for Nina's curse."

It was nighttime in the Bayou.

Freya: (voiceover) "Despite my best efforts, I've yet to find a means to undo the spell placed on her and the Crescent wolves. And Nina herself continues to struggle."

Nina Chase walked closer to Elijah and smiled as she held Hope.