In a rare moment of early-series cooperation, Stefan and Damon work together seamlessly to save Elena.
Although Damon "kills" Elijah by staking him to a door, the final scene shows Elijah pulling the stake out and coming back to life, revealing that "regular" stakes are useless against his kind. 7 Moments When Elena Gilbert Almost Dies [In GIFs] [S2E8] Rose
Making his first appearance, Elijah demonstrates the terrifying speed and strength of an Original. His presence raises the stakes of the series significantly, as he easily overpowers the Salvatore brothers. In a rare moment of early-series cooperation, Stefan