Vampire Diaries: Chapter 1
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

We find Elena standing in the graveyard, as an icy wind whips up around her. She calls out Damon’s name over and over. Frustrated at no response, she begins to think she was wrong in coming in search of Damon until he appears behind her. She immediately questions Damon about Stefan’s whereabouts, to which he coyly responds “Who’s Stefan?”  Infuriated Elena steps forward and slaps him without thinking. Damon’s head snapped to the side and Elena stepped back to observe him fully as he slowly turned his head back toward her.

Memorable Quotes

Damon: “Stefan who?” (Page 258)

Elena: “Don’t lie to me,” she said, her voice shaking. “I know who you are. I know what you are. You killed Mr. Tanner last night. And now Stefan’s disappeared.”
Damon: “Has he?”
Elena: “You know he has!” (Page 259)

Damon: “Winter is coming, Elena,” he said and his voice was clear and chilling even over the howl of the wind. “An unforgiving season. Before it comes, you’ll have learned what I can and can’t do. Before winter is here, you’ll have joined me. You’ll be mine.” (Page 263)

Questions for consideration:

Do you think that Damon really killed Stefan?

When Damon says “Don’t be as stupid as my brother is, or I might have to treat you the same way…” what do you think he means by it?

What was your favorite quote from this chapter?

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Vampire Diaries: Chapter 2
Written by Rose
Edited by Krystal

As snow fell on the cemetery, Elena headed through the old cemetery and toward Wickery Bridge, determined to find Stefan.  By the time she reached the bridge, Elena was dead cold and thinking about Stefan; if he were truly dead she would know. As she trudged through Old Creek Road all thoughts were on Stefan, but she began to grow tired and needed to rest for a moment. She sank down on the side of the road, shut her eyes and thought of Stefan. She began to feel warm as she envisioned his arms around her, but then he was shaking her and she heard someone telling her to wake up.  As Elena opened her eyes, she found Bonnie and Meredith over her cold body, questioning why she was out here.

Memorable Quotes

Elena: “The police think he killed Mr. Tanner. But he didn’t. You know that, don’t you?” (Page 269)

Elena: “Well, I’m just fine, thank you. Ask anybody here. So you can stop worrying. Besides, I don’t see why you should keep a promise to a murderer.” (Page 271)

Stefan via Bonnie: “That’s… funny. I never thought I’d want to see the sun so much. But it’s always dark here. And cold. Water up to my neck, like ice. That’s funny, too. Water everywhere – and me dying of thirst. So thirsty… hurts…” (Page 278)

Stefan via Bonnie: “Thirsty. I need… life?” Bonnie’s voice was doubtful, as if not sure how to translate some concept. “I’m weak. He said I’ll always be the weak one. He’s strong… a killer. But that’s what I am, too. I killed Katherine; maybe I deserve to die. Why not just let go…” (Page 278)

Questions for consideration:

With the way Elena has been treating Matt, how much longer do you think it is before his gives up on Elena? Do you think he will? Do you think he’s better off if he distanced himself from Elena?

Who do you think is controlling Bonnie and giving Elena warnings through Bonnie’s voice?

Were you surprised to find that Stefan was under Wickery Bridge? Do you believe he is really there?

Do you think Elena and the others are going to head to Wickery Bridge that night? If so, how do you think they are going to get past Robert?

Did something or someone in this chapter catch you by surprise?

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