A/N: First off let me say thanks for the reviews and follows :) All of the chapters are just flowing from my head onto paper (well word document but still)

secondly: OH MY GOSH! D': WHY?!

I'm guessing by now you have realized that I have now watched the season 5 finale. I loved the episode (I actually think it is the best of the entire series, which in my opinion used to be 'The Sun Will Also Rise/As I Lay Dying' in terms of the scale of drama and action). But D:

This being said, let's get back to my review of the actual episode *sigh* D':

PS SPOILER ALERT!

I really loved how big they made it and I definitely preferred it in some ways to the Season 4 finale. I loved the fact that they brought Lexi and Alaric back for the finale. I also loved that the writers seem to finally get that 'Stelena' is pretty much over and are hinting at 'Steroline' which I think could turn out to be great for the show as Stefan may actually be allowed to have a personality again (Yay! Haha). I did like that they did not kill off Liz (Caroline's mom) because it's ridiculous how many parents are dead on this show (plus I really like her). I'm happy that Tyler is back, although I hope they aren't going to turn him back into a douche like he was when he was first human (I doubt it though). I LOVED the going down in a blaze of glory Delena moment (although Damon's car D:).

Now onto the negatives haha (of course I have them). While I thought the episode was big and amazing, I think they could have used this opportunity more. There were so many characters that they could have brought back (I know, I know Bonnie wouldn't have been able to handle it etc...Which I think was a CONVENIENT plot point). I don't know if this is because the actor's weren't available or anything but still. I kind of did but didn't like the fact that they all came back as humans. It's not really 'The Vampire Diaries' if only Caroline is a vampire. Obviously I absolutely HATED that they killed off Damon. Damon, Elena and Stefan are the basis of this show. I am pretty convinced that it's not permanent because I know they're going to lose viewers because of the loss of Damon but that being said, they might be taking a risk and actually getting rid of him. I saw someone post a theory though, that when Damon and Bonnie were holding hands and the light was surrounding them, they may have been coming back. Their reasoning was that Bonnie's grams gave a little veiled comment about ensuring she find her peace and the fact that Damon was holding her hand when it happened made it so that he could come back too. I think it's a little bit of a loose theory though because 'finding peace' could just mean helping so that she could move on.

Another problem is that with the way the writers have been writing Elena, she's not going to cope well with the loss of Damon and with no 'humanity switch' anymore, it's probably not going to be pretty. I'm glad Alaric is back for good though because he will play a huge part in helping her through it. As well as that Jeremy is definitely not going to take Bonnie's loss well because with the other side gone he won't even be able to see her again. I keep seeing things online about them thinking of it as a 'clean slate' but really everyone should be pretty miserable when the series returns.

Back to Caroline. I really think the writer's should just send her over to New Orleans. Not because I hate her but because there's really no role for her here anymore (except for the possible Stefan romance) and if they don't, it makes that whole Klaus fling sort of pointless.

END OF SPOILERS!

Well there are my thoughts on the episode. Please post yours and if you agree with me or not. Anyway here is another chapter for you and it's starts off where the last one ended. Enjoy

I shut the door behind me quietly. James pushed me against the wall roughly, and before I could stop him, covered my mouth with his own. I cried out in protest as the action but he must have mistaken it for a moan of pleasure because he kissed me harder and pressed me harder against the wall. I managed to break away from him and I pushed him back. He looked at me in annoyance and confusion.

"Oh I see. You get me all ready to go down there but now you've changed your mind? Come on, you know you want it." He crowded me again and lowered his lips to my neck and I pushed him back again. I met his gaze and used my power.

"Don't move and don't touch me again." I needed him stop first of all because I needed to compose myself enough so I wouldn't kill him when I fed off of him. To my surprise and horror he just frowned and shook his head before laughing and roughly kissing me again. Vervain. The Lockwoods are involved somehow. I pushed against him but I was not at my full strength. Because of the vervain I had forgone feeding because it was risky and only tonight did I forget because of the hunger I felt. I did not have the strength of a vampire right now; I had the strength of a helpless, young girl. I gasped and tried to kick him as his hand travelled under my skirt and along my thigh but it was no use. This was entirely humiliating. I was a vampire and I was about to be raped by a normal human man. I resigned myself to my fate and closed my eyes hoping it was over fast.

But nothing happened because in that moment the door slammed open and there he was. As always my knight in shining armour appeared to save me. I did not even bother to contemplate the ridiculousness of the thought this time. I really had needed him this time. It was clear on his face when he assessed the situation.

He wasted no time roughly grabbing James and dealing a blow to his face. I grabbed him before he could do anything else and shook my head at him to tell him I did not want to make a fuss about it. I needed to stay as inconspicuous as possible and I did not need more attention.

"Elena, are you alright?" Damon's quiet voice asked and I could only nod at him. This was getting ridiculous! It was no longer safe in this town. Everybody had vervain. Katherine was hiding something. There was no way she was this careless. If there is one thing Katherine cares about in this world, it is herself. We left James like that on the floor and went back downstairs. As soon as we reached the bottom of the staircase, I pulled my arm free from Damon's hand and walked back amongst the crowd alone.

The next morning, I awoke feeling drained. The remainder of the founder's ball had been filled with suspicion and awkwardness. Damon had followed me all night and even attempted to coerce me into sneaking away from the party but I had refused and had told him to go back to his fiancé. I knew that I was being cruel but it was for his own good. This was the best thing for him.

I made my way downstairs after dressing for the day and found the usual party at the dining table. The presence of Giuseppe though was a rarity and I watched as his eyes travelled over me in suspicion. I broke his gaze and made my way to my usual seat next to Damon when Giuseppe's voice cut through the room.

"Dearest Elena, would you not come sit by my side?" he said, gesturing to the empty seat beside him. I could hear the blatant menace in his voice. I caught Damon's gaze briefly and I could see the concern on his face and distrust in his father's actions. I forced a smile on my face and took the seat he offered.

"Of course, Thank you, Mr Salvatore."

Breakfast continued mostly as usual after that, although Giuseppe continually sent obvious glares toward Katherine and I. It was a relief to be able to leave the room and I hurried upstairs and shut my door behind me.

There was no doubt about it. He knew. Giuseppe Salvatore knew Katherine and I were vampires. Could he be the one behind the vervain? I was so lost in thought that I almost didn't hear the door opening and closing. I turned sharply and then relaxed as I realized it was Damon. I didn't waste any time voicing my suspicions.

"Your father knows about Katherine and I. I think he is the one distributing vervain in the town." Damon's face furrowed in confusion.

"My father? Impossible. My father doesn't believe in the supernatural." I shook my head.

"Well he must believe it now. It makes sense and it explains all of the looks he has been sending Katherine and I. He is plotting something. That can be the only reason why he has not used any of the vervain to expose us yet. And he cannot be working alone." Damon crossed his arms and was silent for a moment.

"Okay it does seem plausible but what is he planning? And why hasn't Katherine done anything about it yet? If she is as smart as you say then shouldn't she have figured this all out before you?" I sat down heavily on my bed and sighed.

"That is the part that does not make sense here. There is definitely a plot against us and yet Katherine does nothing. The one thing Katherine cares about above anything else is herself and if she were in danger, we would be gone from this town by now and yet we are still here. I just can't figure it out." Damon sat down next to me and took my hand in his.

"Unless she has her own plan."

Exactly. Katherine had her own plan and did not see fit to include me in it. Out of all of this I could not help feeling like it was already too late.

A/N: Hey so I know it's not really that eventful of a chapter but I'm moving things along I promise. Please review and let me know what you think