Vampire Diaries: Chapter 15
Written by Krystal

As soon as Stefan dropped Elena at home he made his way to the woods. Parking his car by Old Creek Road, he retraced his steps to the clearing where he had seen the crow on his first day of school. Using his hunter instincts, he found the clearing and used the Power to probe for Damon’s presence and for the first time since coming to Fell’s Church he felt the flicker of a reply. Unable to locate the presence, Stefan sighed, turned, and stopped dead at the sight of Damon standing before him.

Memorable Quotes

Stefan: “So,” said Stefan heavily, “it is true. It’s been a long time, brother.”
Damon: “Not as long as you think, brother.” (Page 241)

Damon: “On, no, dear brother. I never lie about anything important. Or do I mean unimportant? Anyway, your beauteous damsel nearly swooned into my arms. I think she likes men in black.” As Stefan stared at him, trying to control his breathing, Damon added, almost gently, “You’re wrong about her, you know. You think she’s sweet and docile, like Katherine. She isn’t. She’s not you type at all, my saintly brother. She has a spirit and a fire in her that you wouldn’t know what to do with.” (Page 242)

Questions for consideration:

Do you think it was wise of Stefan to go looking for Damon?

What do you think Damon’s intentions are with Elena?

What do you think Damon did to Stefan at the end of the chapter?

Did you see any particular symbolism or little detail you have never noticed before while re-reading this Chapter?

Vampire Diaries: Chapter 16
Written by Krystal

As Elena rushed to school, she felt last night had been a distant memory. She had arrived home to find Aunt Judith in hysterics over new of the murder and Elena’s vanishing act. All Elena could tell her was that she was with Stefan and the rest had to remain a secret. Now she had woken up late for school and rushed through the empty streets. She wanted to see Stefan, for her nightmares about him were so real, especially the one where he held her diary up with accusing eyes, dropped the book and walked away as she called after him. She ran up the steps of the high school and headed straight toward foreign language, Stefan’s class, but he was not inside. Taken aback by his disappearance, Elena continued on to trigonometry and entered. Everyone turned to face her and she slipped hastily into the empty desk next to Meredith. The teacher took a moment to acknowledge Elena’s entrance, non-verbally, and then continued with the lesson. Meredith immediately asked if Elena was ok, but all she could do was ask about Stefan. Apparently, the police had gone to the boarding house early this morning and found him missing and his car abandoned by Old Creek Road. Meredith mentions that everyone things Stefan is fleeing from guilt, but Elena replies he would never leave of his own free will and something clicks. Standing up in the middle of class, Elena proclaims that, “God help him if he’s hurt Stefan,” and rushed from class.

Memorable Quotes

Elena: “Forced him, or worse,” Elena interrupted. The entire class was staring at them now, and Ms. Halpern was opening her mouth. Elena stood up suddenly, looking at them without seeing. “God help him if he’s hurt Stefan,” she said. “God help him.” Then she whirled and made for the door. (Page 252)

Elena: “Damon!” (Page 253)

Questions for consideration:

What do you think of Elena’s nightmare? Do you think it means anything?

Why do you think Elena choose to go to the cemetery to find Damon?

What do you think Elena will find in the cemetery? Do you think Damon will come to her?

Did you see any particular symbolism or little detail you have never noticed before while re-reading this Chapter?

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