The Vampire Diaries- Heart of Darkness

"You want the answers to my darkest side, your going to have to tap into yours."

Did everyone see that kiss! You know the kiss seen round the world. That beautifully epic moment where for the first time ever, Elena throws herself at Damon after an eternity of escalating sexual tension. It was even more beautiful when in the midst of all the passion she actually looked at him and although she isn't certain of her feelings, her eyes confirmed that this was the man she loved.  I mean really, its astonishing that it took the girl so long, but she finally let her emotions shine through. This trip was a test, not just Stefan's test, but her test. For the longest time it has been pretty obvious that she is in love with Damon. No matter how much she wanted to deny her feelings, there was always something between them. She has been putting them aside because of her "duty" to Stefan; that loyalty that she believes she owes him. Rose summed it up ideally though. Stefan is safe and he will always be there, as her shoulder to cry on, a comfort, or a sweet goodnight kiss. Damon is dangerous, challenging, unexpected and adventurous. He is the guy that will make her want to live, or die (and I mean that in the best sense possible, because if she wants to be with him forever that is ultimately her only option). 

There is nothing more Damon wants than to be with Elena but can you blame the guy for being a little standoffish and distant. He has been a pawn in her little love trio game for too long now. He could keep making decisions for her but he always does! He always makes the first move or tries to push her in the right direction. In order for it to be real and truthful, she has to make the decision no matter whom she hurts in the process. For now all she's doing is hurting herself and confusing everyone around her. I mean did you see Jeremy when he caught them making out? Homie had no idea what was going down. And the reason she is so negative towards the idea of being with Damon is that every time she even mentions doing something with Damon everyone is so angered and appaled. When the people she loves start accepting that she has finally fallen for Damon, she will be more open to the idea. Either way, once you really get to know Damon you get to appreciate the good qualities he possesses, which make him just a bit better than Stefan. 


In the midst of a confusing love story the writers were actually capable of including a compelling storyline. Without the last stake, the destiny of all the vampires lies within Alaric's alter ego. A part of me kind of believes that Ric enjoys being evil and he is fully aware of his actions. As gruesome as it was to access his alter ego, it was even more disturbing to see that Esther is still up to no good. She blatantly lied to her loving and naive daughter in order to execute her plan to kill all her children. What kind of mother does that? Maybe she really was dying and maybe it was just a game, but she pulled a Klaus maneuver and placed herself in Rebekah's body. Whats more dangerous than a psycho, anti- vampire killer with a stake to erase vampire existence, is witch with a vengeance. At this point, it doesn't even matter if Stefan or Damon figure out who turned them or if Klaus stands in their way because once Rebekah (aka original mother) does what she needs to do, everyone will be dead. And seems that we cannot rely on Alaric because it doesn't look like he's coming back anytime soon.

Which really brings us to one question, how the hell are they going to get out of this one. The problem has been eliminated for Caroline and Tyler, but now the focus is solely on how to save each and every one of the vampires. Although the goal this past season has become to kill Klaus,  I doubt anyone will actually go through with the plan. Truthfully, he has become more of a buddy than a foe and once this disaster is over, Tyler and Klaus will duke it out for Caroline's love. In the meantime, Matt will continue to stay irrelevant until Rebakah snatches her body back and falls for the good boy that has no magic and is not immortal. Bonnie and Jeremy will have some sort of reunion, tragic or happy, but I'm leaning more towards tragic since Bonnie's still pretty depressed about her mother's departure. Elena's inner conflict between Damon and Stefan will continue to grow until she see's Damon's naked body again and realizes that he is the one. Only 3 more episodes till the season finale folks. Lets make this good! 


Memorable Quotes

• Elena: He thinks I have some unresolved feelings for Damon.
• Ric: Do you?
• Elena: I guess thats why I'm going on this trip. So I can figure it out.
• Damon: I like that confidence Stefan. I don't share it, but I like it!
• Damon: Sorry, you might get the girl but you lose the edge.
• Rebekah: I don't understand what my brother see's in you.
• Caroline: Maybe he sees a challenge. You see unlike some people I don't sleep with everyone I make eye contact with. 
• Damon: What good is you dying and coming back to life when you cant talk to a ghost when I need you to.
• Damon: Didn't you find it weird that you made a friend so fast? Have you met you?
• Matt: It's sad that you can't just get a ride from school without thinking theres some ulterior motive. 
• Ric: What drives him, is me. 
• Esther: No one should live that long.
• Rebekah: I haven't lived at all.
• Elena: Why dont you let people see the good in you?
• Damon: Cause when people see good, they expect good. I don;t want to have to live up to anyones expectations.
• Elena: Wait here.
• Jeremy: Why so you guys can make out some more?
• Damon: Don't be a dick. Listen to your sister. 
• Elena: Stefan thinks I have feelings for you.
• Damon: Do you?
• E: I don't know.
• Damon: I guess you thought this trip would help you figure it out. Maybe you thought I'd screw it up and I'd make the decision for you. Am I wrong?
• E: Its what you do Damon. You sabotage things. I mean think about it. Every time theres a bump in the road you lash out. 
• D: What if I didn't? What if there was no bumps? I'm sorry Elena but this time I'm not going to make it so easy for you. This time your going to have to figure it out for yourself.
• Rose: Don't tell them I'm here. They had a fight. I know you want to stop it, protect her from it but your young. You don't see what I see. It's not just that she makes him a better person because she does. But he changes her too. Damon challenges her, surprises her, he makes her question life, beliefs. Stefan is different. His love is pure; he'll always be good for her. Damon is either the best thing for her or the worst.