Experiences "vampire rage" for the first time and begins to question if Stefan's way is sustainable.
Discovers his potential as a "Potential Hunter" because he is the only one who can see Connor’s invisible tattoo. [S4E3] The Rager
: Connor Jordan continues his crusade, using "The Five" tattoo—which only Jeremy can see—to track his targets. He poisons the kegs at the party with werewolf venom to trap the vampires. Experiences "vampire rage" for the first time and
: Feeling guilty for his role in the accident that turned Elena, Matt allows her to feed from him to keep her from losing control. Major Character Developments Development Elena He poisons the kegs at the party with
Struggles with his loyalty to his werewolf pack vs. his hybrid nature under Klaus's influence.
"You're a vampire now, Elena. You're gonna have to learn to live with it. It’s who you are." —
: Elena finds herself increasingly drawn to Damon’s "feed and erase" philosophy as she struggles to keep Stefan’s animal blood diet down. Her heightened emotions lead to a physical confrontation with Rebekah at the party.