ElenaWhat about your hybrids? You'll need more than this to create your army?
These last few liters will have to suffice. You see... by attempting to kill us, my mother strengthened the bond between my siblings and I. I don't need hybrids. I have my family.
Elena
If you believe that, why take my blood at all? [pause] You want a back-up family. You know that your siblings will never trust you again.
You know Stefan blames me for trying to tear him from his brother? But I think we both know who really came between them. You. That's why you won't choose. You know once you pick a Salvatore, you'll destroy their bond. Consider this me doing you a favor. Once you're dead, you won't have to choose. No broken hearts. Their family stays intact. But just between us girls, who would you have picked?
Elena
Rot in hell.
Elena
Mom and Dad were right. Alaric should just kill all the vampires and put an end to all of this. But then that means that Caroline dies. And Bonnie loses her mom. The Mayor loses her son. And I lose Stefan and Damon. So if it makes me the bad guy for wanting to keep those people alive, then fine. I'll be the bad guy.
You're forgetting that Alaric never wanted any of this. Once he carries out his plan, what if he doesn't want to live anymore? And he kills his human connection to end his life. That would mean I would lose you. I'm not going to let that happen.
Elena
We have to go back. Listen to me, Matt. If Klaus is the one that turned their bloodline, then they're all gonna die. (shouting) We have to go back, Matt!
Elena
What?
Elena
...What?
He's a hundred miles out of town. I can keep driving to him, or I can turn around and go back to Stefan. It's your choice.
Since I'm possibly a dead man, can I ask you a question?
Elena
Yeah, of course.
If it was just down to him and me, and you had to make a choice on who got the good-bye... who would it be?
Elena
I love him, Damon. He came into my life at a time when I needed someone, and I fell for him instantly. And no matter what I feel for you, I...I never un-fell for him.
Hey, I get it. It's Stefan. It's always going to be Stefan.
Elena
I can't think about 'always'. All I can think about is right now. And I care about you, Damon. Which is why I have to let you go. (crying) I mean, maybe if you and I had...met first...
(flashback)
(turns from looking at the stars when he hears Elena's voice in the distance)
Elena (talking on the phone): I know, Bonnie - you're right. You and my mom both are. I just can't bring myself to tell him. At least not tonight. I'll call you later. (hangs up)
Damon (under the impression that Elena is Katherine): Katherine.
Elena
Um...no. I- I'm Elena.
Oh. You- you just look... I'm sorry. You just...really remind me of someone. I'm Damon.
Elena
Not to be rude or anything, Damon, but it's kind of creepy that you're out here in the middle of nowhere.
You're one to talk. You're out here all by yourself.
Elena
It's Mystic Falls. Nothing bad ever happens here. (pauses, then gestures to her phone) I got into a fight with my boyfriend.
Elena
Life; the future. He's got it all mapped out.
Elena
I don't know what I want.
Well, that's not true. You want what everybody wants.
Elena
What? Mysterious stranger who has all the answers?
Hmm. Well, let's just say I've been around a long time. I've learned a few things.
Elena
So, Damon, tell me. What is it that I want?
You want a love that consumes you. You want passion, and adventure, and even little danger.
Elena
So...what do you want?
Ah... (horn honks in the distance; Elena looks)
Elena
That's my parents. (turns back to Damon)
I want you to get everything you're looking for. But right now I want you to forget that this happened. I can't have people knowing I'm in town yet. Good night, Elena.
Elena
Stefan, listen to me. You did the right thing. You did what you always do-- you respected my choice.
And what am I supposed to do if Bonnie can't figure out a way to help you, huh? Because then you'll have another choice to make-- either to let yourself die or become a vampire.
Elena
Well, then we'll cross that bridge when we come to it. (Chuckles) Oh, my god. Did-- Did I just say "cross that bridge"? (Laughing)
You're laughing. I'm pretty sure you don't actually think that's funny.
Elena
(laughing) I... I can't stop, though.
Your emotions are a bit heightened today. (Elena continues laughing) A lot heightened. (Elena starts gasping) Hey. (Elena starts sobbing) Shh. It's ok.
Elena
I'm sorry. I--
Listen to me. No matter what happens, I'm here for you. I can help you.
Damon was right. You should have fed this morning. I'm so sorry.
Elena
Don't be. You had hope. That's all I ever wanted you to have. And you had it.
Elena
Do you even know why I was on that bridge? I was coming back for you, Stefan. I had to choose. I picked you. Because I love you. No matter what happens, it's the best choice I ever made. I'm so sad I can't see you right now.
(crying, not smiling) I'm smiling.
Elena
(also not smiling) Me too.
Elena
I remember everything. One of the highlights of my transition; remembering everything that you compelled me to forget. Like you and I met first. You're a stranger and told me you wanted me to get everything I wanted from life. Damon, why didn't you tell me?
Would it have made a difference? (pause) Didn't think so.
Elena
You asked me to make a choice, Damon. And so I did. If you're going to be mad, then take it out on me. Not Stefan, or Matt, or anyone else. Me.
Elena
If it had been you at the bridge last night and not Stefan, and I begged you...
I would have saved you. In a heartbeat. No question.
Elena
What I thought. And then Matt would be dead, because you couldn't let go. Matt would be dead.
But you wouldn't be. And you would have gotten to grow up. Live the life you wanted, the life you deserve. And I know that I didn't use to get that. But I do now. And I wanted that for you, Elena. And I would have gladly given it to you and let Matt die. Because I am that selfish. But you knew that already. First night we met's not the only thing you remember.
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