In New Orleans, an orphaned child escapes foster care, unaware she holds ancient, dangerous magic. Wherever she walks, flowers wither and die, and the air bends to her power. Elijah Mikaelson and Kol Mikaelson sense the magic immediately and begin following her through the French Quarter, realizing she is no ordinary witch. What begins as curiosity quickly becomes something more serious as they decide to bring her to their home—where the rest of the Mikaelson family awaits.