[s4e3] The Rager -

: Klaus returns to Mystic Falls to protect Tyler from Connor, revealing that he knows more about the mysterious hunter than he is letting on.

: 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 [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. : Klaus returns to Mystic Falls to protect

"You're a vampire now, Elena. You're gonna have to learn to live with it. It’s who you are." — He poisons the kegs at the party with

The episode centers on a high school party (the "rager") thrown by Rebekah, which serves as a backdrop for Elena's struggle to control her heightened emotions and bloodlust. While Stefan tries to help Elena find a "pacifist" way to live, Damon encourages her to embrace her new nature. Meanwhile, the tension escalates with the arrival of , a highly skilled member of "The Five," a group of elite vampire hunters. Key Plot Points

Discovers his potential as a "Potential Hunter" because he is the only one who can see Connor’s invisible tattoo.

: 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.