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Mystic Falls
I was born here.
This is my home.
- And mine.
- And mine.
For centuries, supernatural
creatures have lived among us.
They were
vampires, werewolves,
doppelgangers, witches.
And even hybrids.
There are those who protect them
What's going on?
We just need
to ask you a few questions
about your son.
You have no idea
what you're up against.
And those
who want them dead.
Friends, we are the beginning.
They are
the ones we love
And the ones we've lost.
This magic is dark.
You made your choice.
Now they're taking it out on me.
I'm sorry, grams!
No, no!
Then there's Elena.
She's one of us now.
A vampire.
And I'll do anything
to help her survive.
Hi.
Hi.
You're making
a big mistake.
No, I'm not.
If I can get Elena used
to animal blood right out the gate
You're reaching.
Maybe she'll be able
to bypass all the things
that we went through.
Delusional.
Maybe she actually has a shot at this.
Wrong.
You're just wrong,
Stefan.
She won't be able to handle it
if she hurts someone, Damon.
Her compassion is her Achilles' heel
and everything is magnified right now.
Then you better hope
she's not a fan of Bambi.
Close your eyes.
She needs human blood, Stefan.
From the vein.
Oh, come on, you know what happens.
You name me a vampire
who didn't kill at least one
person when they were new.
You name me one
who went on the bunny diet
and didn't kill dozens.
If she kills someone,
she will crumble.
How much pain do you think she can take
before she shuts off
her humanity switch?
It happens to the best of us
at least once.
We get over it, Stefan.
A hundred years or so.
Yeah, well, I think I'd
like her to skip that part.
She can't learn to
control the blood ***
if she's never actually
experienced the blood ***.
What are you doing?
Knock it off.
It's like a cheat.
Like giving a kid
a calculator before they know math.
I said stop.
Don't worry, he'll heel.
Bigger animals are more resilient.
Hey.
You did it.
I know it's hard.
But you can do this.
Whoa.
What's going on?
Oh, we're just having a little
disagreement about process, right?
You're still not on board
with the animal plan.
Nope.
I say rip off
the proverbial band-aid
and let it bleed.
You're a vampire, Elena.
Be a vampire.
You ready to go?
Vampires eat people.
It's part of the natural food pyramid.
Trust me.
You're going to be miserable.
I can't do it.
All right, it's like the
starting line of a race, right?
So you just push off with every ounce
of strength that you have, ok?
I was a cheerleader.
I sucked at track.
Just concentrate, ok?
You can do it.
I can't.
All I can think about
is your hands on my body.
Oh.
No, no, no, I didn't--
I didn't say take them off.
It feels good.
Yeah?
Mm-hmm.
What does it feel like?
It feels like
you're touching every nerve on my body.
Hmm.
Everything is heightened.
Taste.
The smell.
Sight.
Touch.
This seat's taken.
"Faulty gas line leads to tragic
explosion at Young farm".
Really?
Better than "Town council blown
up, police have no suspects".
Unless the perpetrator's
right next to me.
Well, don't look at me.
I always
take credit for killing people.
Seriously, stop looking
at me like that, Liz.
If I was going to kill ten
people, I wouldn't blow 'em up.
I'd have a dinner party.
The explosion was sparked from inside.
This wasn't an accident.
You say that like it's a bad thing.
The council's dead, Liz.
I see that as a win.
I've known some of the
council since I was a kid.
They were my friends.
Well, your friends tried
to kill your daughter.
Who's the new guy?
Excuse me, sheriff.
Hi.
I was
wondering if I could speak
to you for a minute.
It's about
the explosion at the Young farm.
I'm sorry, mister
Oh, Connor Jordan.
Are you with
the insurance investigators?
No, no, I'm more of an
independent contractor.
Can we speak in private?
Sure.
Thanks.
Nice to meet you, too,
Mr.
Busybody Guy.
So what are these again?
They're paper lanterns.
Student council made them
for after the memorial.
You line them up in
honor of all the dead.
Nobody thought fire might
be a little inappropriate?
Yeah, I wouldn't make that
crack in front of Elena.
How is she?
I guess she's fine considering.
If there's anything
I can do, you know,
short of giving her a ride,
you'll let me know, right?
I'm only alive because she
told Stefan to save me first.
She's a vampire because of me,
so I'd like to pay it back
or forward or whatever.
Yeah.
Jeremy?
Picture an emo pixie cut and braces.
April?
Yeah.
Oh, you look great.
Do you remember April?
Elena used to--
Elena used to baby-sit you,
yeah, I remember.
Yeah, before I got shipped off
to boarding school by my dad.
Your dad.
Oh, my God,
I am so sorry about your dad.
Thank you.
I guess.
I sort of
don't know how to answer
when people say that.
Your dad was Pastor Young, right?
He of the faulty gas line.
Sorry.
I haven't
figured out
what to say about that yet, either.
Wow, I am being a freak.
I'm just, you know,
not much for grief, I guess.
I have to go register
Or something.
I think.
Hey, care, it's me.
I'm back.
I, um
Can you call me?
I've been having some
adjustment issues.
Hey.
Hi.
Well, what's that for?
This is from the year you were born.
I think we should celebrate.
Celebrate what?
Your first feed.
I know it was disgusting
and traumatic and it was horrible.
But you did it anyway.
You survived it.
Well, um
I wouldn't say I survived it.
It actually kind of made me sick.
Listen, I choked it down for a month
before I could stomach the taste.
It gets easier.
This, on the other hand,
will go down like silk.
You're so cheery.
Yeah, because you're here.
You'realive.
Ish.
And, uh, you're going--
you're going to get through this.
So, would you like to do the honors?
Ok.
Oh!
Oh, my God.
Cheers.
Ah, perfect timing, Damon.
Yeah, we just got back.
What?
Did you do it?
That seat's taken.
But there's no one here.
Did you do it? Well, I'm'st going to
pretend like there's someone there.
Because the alternative's
just too damn depressing.
Did you set off the explosion
that killed the town council?
Am I wearing my "I blew
up the council" t-shirt?
Why does everybody
keep asking me that?
Did you?
No.
Anything else?
Yes.
Something's wrong.
I can't keep any
of the animal blood down.
Well, there's a shock.
I think I need your help.
Of course you do.
Pick your meal.
You got Asian fusion, Mexican,
what about some good old
American comfort food?
No.
No human blood.
Stefan's right.
I have to at least
try to get through this
without hurting anyone.
Fine.
Come on.
What are you doing?
Giving you what
you need.
Drink.
What?!
You're a new vampire, Elena.
You need warm blood from the vein.
Maybe this will do the trick.
Just don't tell Stefan.
Why not?
Because blood sharing
is kind ofpersonal.
What do you mean, it's personal?
Just drink!
This is wrong.
A bunch of people died
and we're having sex.
Grief sex.
It's healthy.
It's selfish.
It's natural.
Besides, if we stopped having sex
every time somebody died in this town,
we'd explode.
We need to be more sensitive.
Tyler.
Oh, come on.
I love you.
How's that for sensitive?
I love you, too.
Who the hell is that?
May I help you?
Good evening.
I'm hoping I can help you, actually.
I spoke with sheriff Forbes earlier.
My name is Connor Jordan.
Carol Lockwood.
I know who you are, Connor.
And I believe the sheriff
made it clear
that the tragedy at the farm
house was an internal matter.
That's one way of
looking at it, I guess.
Although I prefer
the term "cover-up".
Do you mind if I come in?
You know, I really don't think
that's a good idea.
Excuse me!
Thank you.
You're aware that
it wasn't an accident.
Any rookie fireman
could tell you that.
What are you, the press? Not exactly.
So 12 council members are dead.
You're the mayor.
Why weren't
you at that meeting?
It wasn't official town business.
What was it, then?
Mom?
What's going on?
Is there something
I can help you with?
Maybe.
How you doing?
I'm Connor.
Tyler! Oh, my God!
Tyler, run!
Please tell me that's the last one.
These were
specially carved.
The length, the width.
If you were a normal
vampire, you would be dead.
This guy knew what he was doing.
His gloves must have been
steeped in vervain.
He was looking for a vampire
and he didn't hesitate
for a second when he found one.
These etchings
Are the bullets spelled?
I don't know.
They're something.
How are you feeling?
You look a little, uh, strong out.
I'm fine.
It's just my emotions
are all over the place.
Everything's heightened.
I mean, just the sight
of all the names of the dead
makes me want to cry for a week.
You didn't have to volunteer.
People died.
People we've known our whole lives.
So
Yeah, I did.
Is that
April Young, yeah.
Oh, wow.
Hey there.
Hey.
Long time, no see.
Not since
My parents' funeral.
Yeah.
Are you going to survive this?
They want me to speak.
I guess all the kids
who lost somebody can.
What am I supposed to say?
"I'm sorry my dad didn't
fix the gas line.
"
But if I don't say anything, then
I mean, what if nobody does?
I mean, my dad and I didn't
always get along or anything,
but everybody still deserves
to have nice things
said about them at their
own funeral, you know?
I mean, for my mom's
funeral, everybody said
some really nice
things.
I
You say what you want to say.
Or you don't say anything at all.
And don't worry about your dad.
Everyone in this town loved him.
Yeah.
Until 2 days ago.
Even still.
I'm sorry, I
I have to go.
Bonnie?
Bonnie, I know you're in there.
I can hear you breathing.
Bonnie, please, it's important.
Hey.
Are you all right?
Can I come in, please?
Hey, hey.
Shh.
My grams,
it was like
she was dying all over again.
Just because I didn't listen to
her about not doing black magic.
Well, you're dealing
with the other side.
It's not reliable.
Witches were probably
just messing with your head,
trying to teach you a lesson.
Well, it worked.
I tried to do a
basic nature spell this morning
just to clear my head, and
It just brought it all back.
Like it was happening all over again.
I'm sorry.
I'm a mess.
I've been holed up in here,
avoiding everyone.
I've
completely blown off Jamie.
You came here 'cause you
needed something, right?
Yeah.
But it can wait.
Oh, come on, Stefan,
I'm ok.
Come on.
You're not exactly
a drop by kind of guy.
If something's wrong, tell me.
All right.
These burn to the touch.
Could just be steeped in vervain,
but this writing--have you ever
seen anything like this before?
No, it's not magical writing,
if that's what you're thinking.
Where'd you get these?
I think we have a new
vampire hunter in town.
Hmm.
That's bad timing.
I'm here, I'm here.
Where are you?
I'm in the basement bathroom.
Is that you at the door?
Not yet.
I'm sorry, there's someone in here.
Damon, hurry.
Oh, you again.
Stalking small town funerals?
Oh, Damon.
Thank God.
Sorry, I spilled coffee
all over my dress.
We have not met.
I'm Connor.
Jordan.
Damon.
Germaphobe.
Everything ok in there?
Just a minute!
So what brings you to Mystic Falls?
Bible salesman?
No, no,
actually I'm in, uh,
environmental clean-up.
Oh.
Heard you had a bit
of a pollution problem.
Huh.
Well,
I was unaware.
Hmm.
I breathe pretty easy.
Ohh.
I'm so sorry that took so long.
No problem.
Well, enjoy your stay.
We love visitors, and the
scenery is to die for.
Funeral
parlor.
Too soon.
Sorry.
Sorry, you scared me.
I was just practicing
my speech for later.
Did you bring the blood bag?
Do you want to say that
a little louder?
Elena!
No, I can't.
It tastes like
What's wrong with me?
I don't know.
Maybe it's your doppelganger blood,
you're rejecting the transition.
I'm dying, aren't I?
No, you're not dying.
You just need to drink from the vein.
No.
No, no.
I can't risk
killing anyone, Damon.
Maybe I'm better off dead.
Don't even think like that, Elena.
You'll be fine.
Ok?
I have to get back inside.
Oh, great.
What's in the bag, Damon?
Mid-service snack.
Church
always gets me hungry.
The whole blood of
Christ thing, you know.
I brought it for Elena.
You're really that intent
on having your way?
It's not my way, it's the only way.
If she hurts someone, she'll be
desperate to turn the guilt off.
Maybe even desperate enough
to shut off her humanity.
What, and become a ripper?
We can't let her be anything like me.
Or God forbid she's anything like me.
That's really what you're thinking.
She's going to go off the rails
eventually anyway, Stefan.
So the faster we can make it happen,
the sooner we can get
her back on track.
She's strong.
If we help
her, she can survive.
She's starving, Stefan.
She hasn't
been able to keep blood down for days.
What are you talking about?
She told me she was fine.
Well, she lied.
Your four-legged
protein shake was a bust.
The juice box
was a no-go.
She can't even keep my blood down.
She drank from you?
Oops.
Did I say
that out loud?
Are you ok?
Mm-hmm.
Hey, April was looking for you.
She wanted help with her speech.
Oh.
Where is she?
I don't know.
What are you
doing here, Tyler?
Being sensitive
to the community's loss.
Hmm.
With a hunter
out to get you?
I'm not letting a hunter stop me
from where I'm supposed to be.
Also, if she shows his face,
I'm going to kick his ***.
Before we begin the mass,
we'd like to open the floor to anyone
who would like to store a memory
about our late friends on the town council.
I know that April Young wanted to
say a few words about her dad.
April?
April? Are you
still here, honey?
Is there anyone else who would like to
share a recollection or a
memory about Pastor Young?
Come on up, Elena.
Don't know why that
always makes me smile.
She doesn't look so good.
Maybe you should have told me she
was rejecting all food sources.
Jealousy's beneath you, brother.
Oh, bite me.
I, um,
when I talked to April earlier,
she was kind of nervous
about coming up to speak,
and
Now that I'm up here,
I'm kind of nervous, too.
The worst day
of loving someone is the
day that you lose them.
Do you smell that?
Blood.
Nobody move.
Don't turn around.
It's a trap.
I, um
It's ok.
It's ok.
I got you, I got you.
Please turn to page 42
in your hymn book.
Let us join together in song.
Hey, hey, hey.
The blood.
Stefan, the
blood, I can smell it.
There's so much.
It's all right.
It's all right, just remember
what we talked about.
Focus, push back.
Come on, you can do this.
What's wrong with her?
She's hungry.
She hasn't fed.
So get her out of here.
We can't.
There's somebody watching us.
I'm going to go rip his head off now.
You do that, Damon, and you
risk exposing all of us.
Well, I think the risk
will be slightly diminished
when I, you know, rip his head off.
Stefan, I'm losing it.
You have 10 seconds before I go
old-fashioned on the new guy.
Don't do it, Damon, please.
Wait, wait, wait,
Elena.
Feed from me.
It's ok.
Everyone will just think you're upset.
Feed from me.
It's ok.
You're ok.
I'm here.
Thank you.
I'm ok.
But the blood, there's so much.
It's got to be April.
We have to help her.
Elena, we can't risk it.
- Then I'm going to do it.
- Excuse me.
I just wanted to say a few
words about Pastor Young.
What do we do?
Back in first grade,
I was a brat who couldn't be
bothered with team sports.
Didn't care much about anything
that didn't affect me.
But he was the one
who made me understand
how important it is
to be part of a team;
a community.
Of giving yourself up
for the sake of--
Oh, my God!
I'm going to kill that ***.
Damon's way ahead of you.
Stay here, I have to help him.
What about April?
I got it, go.
I have to call an ambulance.
No, he's fine!
The whole town just
watched you get shot.
I'm calling an ambulance.
Elena?
Damon!
Ow.
What the hell was that for?
You know what.
Ah.
Huh.
April!
She's not dead, but if you feed
on her, you will kill her!
Let go of me!
Look at her!
Look at her, Elena.
It's April.
April Young.
She's not a warm body for you to feed on.
She's your friend.
She's an orphan,
just like you.
And she's scared
Just like you were.
Please! Don't
hurt me, please!
No one's going to hurt you.
No one's going to hurt you.
She needs you.
You can make her forget all of this.
Why did he do this?
No, I--I can't, Caroline,
you have to do it.
No, the only way you're going to
learn is if you do it yourself.
No, I can't--
Yes, you can.
You just need to believe
what you're telling her.
April, listen to me.
Everything's going to be ok.
You're going to get through this,
just like I got through it.
And I'm going to help you.
I promise.
I'm going to be ok.
You're going to help me.
You watched the funeral from up here
so that you could grieve alone.
It was a beautiful service.
People said really nice things.
That was insane.
How do you think they'll
cover this one up?
An assassination attempt
on the mayor's son.
Altar boy goes postal.
Hey.
What happened there?
Uh
Girlfriend went a little overboard.
Nice ink.
What ink?
You didn't see his tattoo?
It was huge.
He didn't have a tattoo.
Yeah, he did.
"Dear April,
"I'm sorry for what
you're going through.
"What I did was a necessary sacrifice,
"and I'm afraid it's only the first
of many more sacrifices to come.
"There's always been an evil that
spread through Mystic Falls,
"but now a greater one is coming.
"My death is but the first
in the war ahead.
"I will see you again when
we all find our salvation.
Until then,
I love you.
Dad.
"
Helps with the cravings.
You're mad.
Yeah, I'm mad.
You lied to me.
I didn't lie, I just
didn't tell you--
Come on, Elena, you lied to me.
You were just so happy that
things were going well, and--
You think I'm happy?
I just didn't want to ruin it for you.
You're in hell,
which means that I'm in hell.
And then you go to Damon for help.
Yeah, because I thought
that he would understand.
You think I don't?
Stefan, please
You fed on him, Elena.
You fed on him.
I know that may not mean much to you,
but it means a lot to me.
And I know it certainly
meant a lot to Damon.
I didn't want to hurt you.
I'm--I'm sorry.
Look, I'm really, really sorry, I
Why am I crying?
I am so sick of crying.
Your emotions are a bit
heightened right now.
I feel like I've been crying since
the day that my parents died.
My life isIt's like
a never ending funeral.
We keep burying people, Stefan.
You want to know what's heightened?
It's grief.
I can't stop
feeling everyone's grief.
All the hurt, I feel like it's
trying to explode out of me.
Hey, hey.
Come on.
Come with me.
Where?
Something we need to do.
What are we doing here?
I don't know.
Ask Stefan.
Stefan.
What are we doing?
We're finishing the memorial
we didn't get to have earlier.
We need to start healing, Damon.
We've all lost so much,
especially recently.
I think we're numb to it.
We push it away,
we make a joke out of it,
ignore how we feel.
Time to just let ourselves grieve.
So you're lighting lanterns.
Yeah, yeah.
We need to do this.
What we need to do is find
out who this hunter is
and what he knows about
the death of the council.
We have more important things to
be doing right now than this.
Not tonight, we don't.
This is for my Uncle Zach.
My friend Lexi.
For Alaric.
This is for Vickie.
This is for my dad.
And Tyler's.
This is for our parents, for Vickie
Anna, Jenna.
And Alaric.
No way.
I'm not doing that.
This is for my grams.
This, um
Is for my mom,
my dad,
andJenna.
Everyone that we've all lost;
everyone that this town has lost.
And for me.
I guess.
They're floating
lanterns in the sky.
Can you believe that?
Japanese lantern is a symbol
of letting go of the past.
Well, here's a newsflash--
we're not Japanese.
You know what they are?
Children.
Like lighting a candle's
going to make everything ok.
Or even saying a prayer,
or pretending Elena
is not going to end up
just like the rest of us
murderous vampires.
Stupid, delusional,
exasperating little children.
I know what you're going to say.
It makes them feel
better, Damon.
So what?
For how long?
A minute? A day?
What difference does it make?
Because in the end,
when you lose somebody,
every candle, every prayer
is not going to make up for the fact
that the only thing that you have left
is a hole in your life
where that somebody
that you cared about used to be.
And a rock.
With a birthday carved into it
that I'm pretty sure is wrong.
Ahhh.
So, thanks, friend.
Thanks for leaving
me here to baby-sit.
Because I should be long gone by now.
I didn't get the girl.
Remember?
I'm just stuck here
fighting with my brother
and taking care of the kids.
You owe me big.
I miss you, too, buddy.