Elena Gilbert quotes from The Vampire Diaries

I was supposed to do the right thing by you and the right thing by my brother. Which is what I'm gonna do right now. You're going to go home.

Elena

What? No. Damon.

I'm going to stay here with Jeremy. We'll complete the mark, I'll teach him how to hunt, I'll protect him. And we'll kill vampires. Without you.

Elena

Damon, please.

I'm setting you free Elena. This is what I want. This is what will make me happy.

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Did I say you could move? Class is in session. You've all been compelled. You know the rules. Answer my questions honestly, no disobedience, no one leaves. April my sweet, take notes. This is how you get answers in this town. Let's start with a little quiz. In 1114, my brother learned-- thanks to yours truly-- about the brotherhood of vampire hunters with tattoos that grew with each kill. And these tattoos revealed what? Elena?

Elena

A map.

Which lead to, Caroline?

A cure for vampirism.

Perfect. We're all caught up. Stefan Salvatore, the last time we saw each other, you had a vampire hunter, but in order to decode the map, you needed the location of the hunters sword, which you got out of me using some very dirty tricks. Assuming you found the sword, you must have found the cure, and yet you're all still vampires, which means something went wrong. [Aside to April] What are you doing?

AApril

You asked me to take notes.

I wasn't being literal, darling. But now that you mention it, a flow chart would be nice, which means index cards and push pins. Go fetch. [April hustles out of the room]

You're wasting your time. We don't know anything.

So you just gave up? I though you'd do anything to save Elena, even if it meant taking the cure yourself. So you could grow old and die with her. [to Elena] Why do you look so surprised? I'm missing something. What is it?

They broke up, ok? Now let us go.

Broke up? Wait, I'm confused. I thought Elena was your epic love, Stefan. [Pause] I asked you what happened, you have to tell me.

She slept with Damon. [Elena looks shocked Stefan knows this, and then with realization, glares at Caroline, who tries to avoid her gaze]

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So, vampire Elena is a trollop who likes bad boys, which explains why Stefan reeks of alcohol. But what it doesn't explain is why sweet, loving, innocent Elena could be so heartless towards Stefan. How could she hurt you like that? Answer, please.

She didn't know it at the time, but she was sired to Damon.

A sire bond. Fascinating. And what do you think about that, Elena.

Elena

I think you're sad...and bored...and in desperate need of a hobby.

You're hiding something. 'Fess up.

Elena

I didn't sleep with Damon because of the sire bond. I slept with Damon because I'm in love with him.

[Everyone at the table, including Elena, looks surprised at what she just said]

What does any of this have to do with the stupid cure?

You're right. We got off point. Stefan, how do I find the cure? Unless you'd rather talk about Damon and Elena all day.

There's a professor. He knows where the cure is.

Thank you. And, uh, where do I find this professor?

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Still glued to your seats? Ooh, it's thick with tension in here. Let's spice things up a bit. Elena, Truth or Dare?

We're done playing your stupid games, Rebekah.

Truth or Dare, Elena? You're compelled. Answer.

Elena

Dare.

I dare you to tell Stefan the truth about Damon.

Seriously?!?!?

Elena

Being with Damon makes me happy.

Makes you happy? [scoffs] Clowns make you happy, Elena. Dig a little deeper.

Elena

When I'm with him...it feels unpredictable like...like I'm free.

And how do you feel when you're with Stefan?

Stop.

[glibly] She can't. She's compelled.

Elena

Lately, I feel like I'm a project, like I'm a problem that needs to be fixed. [Stefan looks at her] I think I make him sad, and I can't be with someone like that because...when he looks at me, all he sees is a broken toy. [Rebekah smiles smugly at Stefan until he looks away. She then turns back to Elena and leans in]

Do you still love Stefan?

Elena

Yes.

Are you still in love with Stefan?

Elena

[Sadly] No.

[Stands and turns to Stefan]Did that hurt, having someone you love drive a dagger through your heart?

Go to hell.

[Angrily moves next to Stefan's chair and squats down to get closer to him] Did...that...hurt?

Yes.

Welcome to the last 900 years of my life.

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Hope your day is going better than mine. Got to say, I'm liking the odds.

Elena

Stefan knows about us.

Ooh. How'd he take it?

Elena

How do you think?

I'm thinking for the first time all week I'm happy to be at Camp Nowhere.

Elena

How's Jeremy?

That's depends on how much you trust me.

Elena

You know that I trust you.

I think he's gonna get through this just fine.

Elena

Thanks for looking out for him.

Yeah well, I told them if they were good I'd buy them both ice cream so...look, I got to go.

Elena

Not yet. Something happened today. I realized something about you, about us. And you can say that it's the sire bond, you know what? Maybe...maybe it is. But what I'm telling you, it's the most real thing I ever felt in my entire life. I love you, Damon. I love you.

Look. I'm gonna get this cure for you. And I'm gonna have to do things you're not gonna like.

Elena

Damon.

But listen carefully. Get in your car...right now. Come to me.

Elena

I'll be there soon.

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(answering Stefan's phone) Hello, Elena.

Elena

What did you do to Stefan?

Rescued him from his old, dull life. But it keeps calling. Stefan's not in the mood to talk right now.

Elena

Then he can listen. I know you might not care about me right now, Stefan, but Kol compelled Damon to kill Jeremy. They're somewhere in the tunnels, and I-- it's one giant maze down here, and I can't find them, so if you still care about the cure, or about Jeremy, then maybe you can come help. (silence) Ok.

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Elena

Stefan, what're you doing with Rebekah? She tried to kill me.

And this will be the second time that Damon tried to kill Jeremy. So I guess nobody's perfect, right?

Elena

Are you trying to punish me? I don't know how many times I can apologize.

I never asked you to. You can do whatever you want, Elena. I really don't care.

Elena

You're hurt. You're hurt and you're acting out. Stefan, this isn't you.

Sure it is. You've just never seen me like this. You don't know what I look like when I'm not in love with you.

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Why does it sound like you're under fire?

Elena

Apparently I'm living in a fraternity house now.

I'm training.

Matt

Me too.

Elena

Train yourself to do some dishes. And put these weapons away before someone tries to use one on me.

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Jeremy Gilbert, nice to know I'm still in your speed dial mate, hey you want to meet at the batting cages in Denver.

Elena

Actually, it's Elena Gilbert.

What a treat. You know, I was thinking of all the clever ways I could have your brother killed, but I think I'd settle for ripping off his illustrated arm instead.

Elena

I need to talk to you- in person. I want to call a truce in the name of Silas.

You want to talk about Silas?

Elena

I'll meet you wherever you want. I'll come to you.

I'll tell you what, how about I come to you?

(seconds later a doorbell rings, it's Kol. Elena, Jeremy and Matt in the house are shocked)

You want a truce? Open the door and invite me in.

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I'm waiting. Let me in, and let's talk truce. Hello?

Elena

Wouldn't it be kind of stupid to invite you in?

On the contrary. I can't kill your brother with my own two hands, or I'll suffer the Hunter's Curse and spend the next 20 years trying to off myself in gruesome ways.

Elena

(writes on a chalk board to Matt) Help Stefan, find dagger. (Matt quickly leaves through the back door)

And I've heard the Vervain's back in town, so I can't compel you to kill him either. So I think it's fair to say you're semi-safe, for now.

Elena

(on chalkboard to Jeremy) Get out. Get Bonnie.

(whispers to Elena) I'm the only one that can invite him inside.

(from outside) He's right, obviously.

(Elena opens the door, to Kol)

You'd think by being alive for over 1,000 years would teach me some manners, but I couldn't resist stopping by.

Elena

If I let you in, my brother goes. You're not getting near him.

(looks at Elena and then at Jeremy) Fair enough.

(Elena looks at Jeremy at nods her head to let Kol inside)

You can come in. ( Kol smiles, Jeremy leaves through the back door)

No gold medal for bravery, I see. Another thing I love about the modern age is music anytime you like. So... this is the part where you offer me a drink so we can have a proper chat.

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[Jeremy shoots a stake at Kol, who catches it with his right hand.]

Missed!

[Jeremy shoots another stake at Kol, who catches it with his left hand.]

Elena

[Starts shooting Kol with pistol repeatedly] Go!

[As Jeremy runs out of the bedroom, Kol throws a stake at Elena, stabbing her in the thigh. Elena screams in pain. Elena looks up and sees that Kol has disappeared. Jeremy runs into the hallway when Kol appears and punches him in the face. As Elena pulls out the stake from her thigh, Kol throws Jeremy down the stairs. Elena runs out of the bedroom and jumps on Kol's back. Kol throws her against the wall. He rips off one of the posts from the railing and plunges it into Elena's abdomen, pinning her to the wall. As Elena gasps in pain from being pinned to the wall by Kol, Kol approaches Jeremy.]

Now, about that arm.

[Kol hops over Jeremy, grabs him by his legs, and drags him down the stairs. Jeremy tries to grab the stair posts, but is unsuccessful. Elena tries to pull out the stair post from her abdomen.]

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[Elena tries to pull out the stair post from her abdomen, but is unsuccessful. Elena presses her hand against the wall and pulls her body off the stair post. In the kitchen, Kol has strapped Jeremy's arms to the counter. As Jeremy struggles against his bonds, Kol pulls out a cleaver.]

[To Jeremy] Now, like I said, I don't fancy the Hunter's Curse, so I'm just gonna chop off your arm. But don't worry, I'll heal you right up with a bit of blood after. [Holds Jeremy's head against the counter] Sorry about the sting. Now, which arm is it? Is it left or right? I'll just chop off both to be safe.

[As Kol gets ready to use the cleaver to chop off Jeremy's arms, Elena vamp-speeds towards Kol, grabs his arm, and uses the cleaver he is holding to cut off one of her brother's bonds. Elena plunges the cleaver into Kol's chest. As Elena shoves Kol against the counter, Jeremy frees his other arm and runs over to the sink. He grabs the spray hose and uses it to spray vervain water at Kol while Elena moves out of the way. Kol starts screaming in pain. As Jeremy continues spraying vervain water at Kol, Elena pulls out the White Oak Stake from Kol's jacket.]

Elena

Jeremy, now! [Tosses her brother the White Oak Stake]

[Jeremy catches the White Oak Stake and plunges it into Kol's chest. As Kol starts screaming in pain, his body bursts into flames. As Kol continues screaming in pain, he staggers through the kitchen and falls down to the floor, dead. Jeremy watches Kol's body burn, then he and Elena turn to see Klaus standing at the open doorway, watching Kol's body burn.]

[To Elena and Jeremy] What did you do?

Elena

[To Klaus] We didn't have a choice. He was trying to cut off Jeremy's arm.

Lies. He never would've gotten inside if you hadn't have set a trap for him.

Elena

You said you were gonna put him down too.

[Ferociously and savagely] I was gonna make him suffer ON MY TERMS! I'm gonna burn this house to the ground. And then, when you try to flee for your lives, I'll kill you both without blinking.

[To Klaus] You kill us, you'll never get to the cure. You'll never be able to make any more hybrids.

You really think I care for an instant about my bloody hybrids? I want the cure so I can destroy it. I would've killed you all the second we dug it up, but now I'm just gonna watch you burn instead.

[Klaus screams in pain, falling to his knees. Bonnie appears and walks past him.]

[To Elena and Jeremy] Invite him in. [Elena and Jeremy just stare at her] Do it!

[Klaus gets up. Jeremy looks at Klaus, then at Elena, and then back at Klaus.]

[To Klaus] Come in.

[Bonnie magically pulls Klaus inside the house. Klaus falls forward.]

[To Elena and Jeremy] Living room! Go!

[Elena and Jeremy run through the living room and the kitchen. Klaus tries to follow them into the kitchen, but is stopped by a barrier Bonnie put up. Klaus starts pounding against the barrier repeatedly. As Klaus continues pounding against the barrier, Jeremy pulls out the White Oak Stake from Kol's chest and runs to the door along with his sister. Klaus tries to follow them, but Bonnie stands in front of him.]

[To Bonnie] Witch. You can't do this to me.

You have no idea what I can do now.

[To Elena, Bonnie, and Jeremy] I will hunt all of you to your END! DO YOU HEAR ME?! DO YOU?!

[Elena, Bonnie, and Jeremy depart the house. Jeremy closes the door behind him. Klaus tries to run after them, but is stopped by the barrier.]

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Elena

Is anyone else a little creeped out?

So, then leave. Out of everyone, your presence is the least necessary.

Please don't start.

I'm merely stating the facts. Jeremy has the spell on his body. Bonnie's the witch that unseals the cure. Shane is the human compass. You and I have the tombstone, which does God knows what. And Elena has no point.

What about me?

You have a nice behind.

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Elena

I didn't take it [the tombstone], but here. (Holds out the white oak dagger) Consider this a peace offering.

Don't you get it, Elena? There is no peace. We're all screwed.

Elena

Exactly, Rebekah. We're screwed. Bonnie's gone. Shane's got the tombstone. Jeremy's missing. Who knows if Damon is coming back. So, us three right here, this is all we've got. So, we're either in this together... or it's over. For all of us.

[Rebekah reluctantly takes the white oak dagger.]

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[On the island.]

[Over Elena's phone] [To Elena] Tell me you're not serious.

Elena

[On her phone] I wish I weren't.

[In the Gilbert house.]

Elena

[Over Caroline's phone] When we got back from looking for Jeremy, Shane and Bonnie were gone, too.

[On the island.]

Elena

[On her phone] Shane needs Bonnie to cast a spell on Jeremy's tattoo in order to find the cure, and he managed to sneak them both out from under our noses.

[In the Gilbert house.]

[On her phone] Well, where's Damon in all this?

Elena

[Over Caroline's phone] We had an argument.

[On the island.]

Elena

I thought he was just taking a walk, but then when we went to the beach–

[In the Gilbert house.]

Elena

[Over Caroline's phone] –we saw signs of a struggle.

[On her phone] Meaning what?

[On the island.]

Elena

[On her phone] Meaning somebody probably jumped him and then grabbed him.

[In the Gilbert house.]

[On her phone] Do you think Shane took him?

[On the island.]

Elena

[On her phone] No, I mean, he's not strong enough to take Damon on, even with the element of surprise. He must have someone, or at least a few someones helping him.

[In the Gilbert house.]

[On her phone] I'm so sorry. I wish I was there to help.

Elena

[Over Caroline's phone] Well, maybe there's something you can do from home.

[On her phone] Anything. Tell me.

[On the island.]

Elena

[On her phone] So Shane's looking for the cure. We think we can find him. We have pictures of Jeremy's tattoo, but we just can't translate the map.

[In the Gilbert house.]

[On her phone] Unless you get the Hunter's Sword from Klaus.

Elena

[Over Caroline's phone] Exactly.

[On the island.]

[To Stefan] He'll never give up the sword.

Yeah, but if anyone's gonna get him to give it up, it's Caroline.

He will never give up the sword, not even for Caroline. He's terrified we'll use the cure against him to make him mortal, and even if he wasn't, he wouldn't want any of us to derive a moment's worth of happiness from being human.

Well, maybe he doesn't have to give it up. I mean, Klaus is stuck in Elena's house by Bonnie's spell. He can't go anywhere. There's only so many places you can hide a three-foot piece of metal.

[In the Gilbert house.]

[On her phone] [To Elena] I'll find it, don't worry. Just e-mail me photos of Jeremy's tattoo. I'll find the sword, and I'll call you back.

[On the island.]

Elena

[On her phone] Thank you, Caroline.

[In the Gilbert house.]

[On her phone] Bye. [Hangs up and picks up her jacket]

[To Caroline] Need my help with anything, love?