
Last night, we finally learned why Elena is so important - she's a crucial part of the curse that gives Vampires their weakness. Now, "The Originials", or a group of really old vamps are trying to hunt down Elena and kill her.
Rosemarie and Trevor are two 500 year old vampires who kidnapped Elena are the ones who shared the story with her and the rest of the audience. Elena's fate is in their hands. However, it's revealed that the two have been on the run from "The Originals" and intend on giving Elena to them as a peace offering.
Elena is rescued, and Trevor is decapitated. Elijah is presumed dead, but we see him pull his pole out of his middle and now we know he's still on the hunt for Elena. In a real world, they would have just cut off his head.
What did you think of "The Vampire Diaries" season 2 episode 8, Rose?