Three's a crowd.

"Welcome to Mikaelson Academy."

Hope POV

The school was in ruin. The place I once called my second home was up in flames and all I could do was sit and watch as the whole school burned and then crumbled to the ground. Lizzie came close and grabbed my hand timidly and I was thankful for the small gesture of support.

We had to move on now. I thought I just wanted to go home. Back to New Orleans. I just wanted to see my Mom and Dad and hopefully they knew what to do. I was lost for the first time in so long I couldn't remember. 

I had my car so I asked Dr Saltzman to organise a a couple of buses and that they should be taken somewhere safe for now and then me, Lizzie, Josie and Penelope would take the trip down to see if there was anything we could do. He nodded and then went to call for some help.

"I will see you soon." Josie said.

"I will try to keep everyone safe. You just make sure you stay safe." Jade said.

I got in my car with Lizzie in the front with me while Josie and Penelope got in the back. I reved the engine and then took off with quick speed. I was driving for a bit when Lizzie reached her hand over and rubbed my leg. I put my hand out absentmindedly and locked it with hers. Josie was in the back but she seemed to be lost in thought.

I suppose maybe I should say something to her about me and Lizzie but I think Lizzie needs to have a talk with her Sister first. It can't be easy for her but I hope she learns to accept us because I can't lose Josie as a friend. 

Time would tell what would happen.

Isabella POV

The school had blown up successfully and I was on the outskirts. I had a car which was waiting for me to take off in. I watched Hope, Lizzie, Josie and Penelope get in a car and take off. Later a couple of buses showed up to take everyone away. Raf, MG and Kaleb were helping them. I wasn't interested in them though so I picked Jed up and put him in the car.

I got in and cast a spell to heal his injuries. I then took off in the hope of following them.

By the end of the day the Saltzmans twins would be dead. 

Lizzie POV

It was a pretty quiet in the car ride as Hope was driving faster than I had ever seen her as we passed fields and gas stations and headed for New Orleans. I was holding on to Hope's hand and I would let it go when she had to shift gears. Then connect them again. I liked the comfort and apart of me felt like she did too.

I looked in the back and connected eyes with Josie. I gave her a small smile and I thought I saw the corner of lip go up maybe a bit but then she looked away. I would need to talk to her at some point but with everything going on I haven't had the best chance yet. I looked at Hope who caught my eye and gave me a encouraging smile. The need to reach over and connect our lips was almost too much and I nearly gave in but then something dinged in the car.

Hope looked and her face fell.

"Shit. We are out of gas. I'm going to have to stop at the next one to refill. We will be quick and then we are on the road again." Hope said.

I nodded and in another 10 minutes we came across one and Hope pulled in and pulled up to a gas refilling pump. I got out to stretch my legs and Penelope got out quick and made her way over to the shop.

"20 of petrol, Penelope."

Penelope gave a thumbs up and headed into it.

Hope started refuelling and gave a nod towards Josie who had made no movement to get out of the car but was looking down at the floor. I nodded at Hope and mouthed a thank you before getting in the backseat beside her. Josie made no sign that I had even got in the car. We were quiet for a couple of minutes.