The Vampire Diaries

Status: Airing
Air Date: September 10, 2009


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Homecoming is the ninth episode of the third season.

Written by: Evan Bleiweiss
Directed by: Joshua Butler
Original Air Date: 11/10/11

Stefan calls Klaus and tells him that Mikael is dead. Mikael had Elena dagger him so that there would be a body to show Klaus, and so that Stefan could say it without lying. He also reveals that he has a stake made out of white oak wood that will permanently kill an Original. Klaus asks to speak with Rebekah and she confirms that Mikael is dead. Klaus says he's coming back to Mystic Falls.

They undagger Mikael and he comes to in the presence of Rebekah. He says that he was never looking to kill her, just Klaus. She doesn't want to hear any of it. Mikael confirms that Klaus was the one that killed Esther, but Rebekah still blames Mikael for everything because he's the one who helped make them vampires. Elena tries to talk to Bonnie about what happened with Jeremy but Bonnie says that Elena can't understand. Elena tells Damon that she feels Rebekah can't be trusted, because no matter what, Klaus is still her brother. Damon agrees, having a plan of his own, though he doesn't tell her what it is.

Elena tells Stefan that he doesn't need to come, clearly not trusting him due to his compulsion. Stefan insults the past plans they've had, pointing out that they always go wrong and it's usually Elena's fault. Tyler says he knows a place where people are willing to be fed on, but Caroline doesn't like the idea. She's also pissed when she learns that Rebekah is going to the homecoming dance with Matt. Not only that, but Caroline still feels as though Tyler is feeling his sire bond to Klaus. He says that if he's loyal to someone above all others, it's Caroline.

Rebekah has a heart-to-heart with Elena, revealing that she's never been to a dance or anything of the sort, so she's really excited about the homecoming dance. She asks not to know about the plan, and says that Mikael can't be trusted. Elena thanks her for the help. Rebekah expresses disbelief at the fact that her brother is about to die after all they've been through. Elena gives Rebekah the necklace, knowing it means a lot to her--and then Elena daggers Rebekah in the back, apologizing as she does so. Elena shows Damon her handiwork and he commends her for it, comparing her to Katherine (in a good way, this time). Elena feels guilty about it but they both agree it was the right thing to do.

Damon has his own plan, which involves Elena staying out of it. He asks if she trusts him and she says yes. When people start arriving at school, they find that the gym is flooded so there won't be a dance. Caroline calls Elena and tells her that they're having the homecoming dance at Tyler's house instead. Matt shows up to the mansion to get Rebekah but considering the situation, takes Elena as his date instead. Tyler reveals to Stefan that he's not throwing the party--Klaus is. Klaus gets up on stage and thanks everyone for being there. Matt and Elena arrive and Caroline tells them about Klaus being there. Stefan finds Klaus and Klaus says that he's prepared to undagger the rest of his family now.

Klaus wonders where Rebekah is and Stefan honestly tells him that he doesn't know. Klaus tells him to bring Mikael to him. He says that once he sees Mikael's dead body, Klaus will give Stefan his freedom back. Mikael shows Damon the white oak stake. Stefan arrives and Mikael feeds on him until he loses consciousness to get him out of the way. Klaus shows Tyler that he has hybrids stationed all around the party just in case there's a move made against him. He gives Tyler the option of telling his friends so that they know better. Tyler asks Caroline what she and the gang are up to but she says she doesn't know anything. He doesn't believe her and vervains her.

Klaus talks to Elena, telling her that it would be stupid to try anything against him. Damon arrives and kills a hybrid to get inside. Tyler asks Matt to take Caroline to safety. Damon attacks Tyler and is about to kill him when Bonnie interrupts, knocking Tyler out and then asking Damon what's going on. He shows her the white oak stake that he has. A hybrid tells Klaus that Mikael is outside waiting for him. Mikael has no invitation so he can't come in, and Klaus is clearly afraid to go out. He says that the hybrids are all sired to help him if needed, but Mikael is one step ahead of him--he's compelled the hybrids. Mikael then pulls out his leverage--Elena.

Mikael threatens to kill Elena if Klaus doesn't come out and face him like a man. Mikael berates him to the point where Klaus is in tears and yelling back. Mikael stabs Elena and she falls to the ground. Damon then attacks Klaus from behind with the stake, but misses his heart. That's when "Elena" pops up and reveals that she was Katherine the entire time. She throws a couple of wolfsbane grenades into the gang of hybrids. Stefan knocks Damon off of Klaus and Klaus is able to grab the stake and kill Mikael. Klaus frees Stefan from his compulsion and Damon rushes out of there.

Caroline wakes up in her bed and Tyler is there. She remembers what was done and is understandably pissed. Tyler reveals that he feels indebted to Klaus because he doesn't have to ever turn into a werewolf again, which he hated more than anything. He asks Caroline not to give up on him after everything they've been through, but Caroline can't quite bring herself to be okay with his sire bond to Klaus. Tyler leaves. Damon is distraught over the plan failing, back to believing that Stefan will never come back. Elena comforts him, telling him that they can let Stefan go, which is the first time Elena is willing to do so. Katherine tells Damon that the plan was good, and says goodbye.

She hangs up and then looks over to the passenger of the car--Stefan. It's revealed that after Mikael drank from Stefan, Katherine went to tell him that they have to stop Klaus from dying, because his werewolves will kill Damon if he dies. Katherine is able to get Stefan to care about Damon's life even though his humanity is shut off. Stefan is surprised that Katherine would give up the opportunity to have Klaus dead to save Damon, saying she only ever loved herself. Katherine says that she loved both Stefan and Damon even though she makes it a point to not care. She then tells Stefan to get mad.

Klaus calls Rebekah but she won't pick up. Stefan then calls him, and Klaus realizes that the coffins he was storing in a truck are gone, which is the ultimate blow to him. Stefan basically says "Game on."

Stefan: "You do have reason to worry, but if I look back at our history at epic plan failures, it's usually because one of us let our humanity get in the way. So if I'm taking odds on how this thing goes down, it's certainly not gonna be me who screws it up."


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