: Klaus returns to Mystic Falls to protect Tyler from Connor, revealing that he knows more about the mysterious hunter than he is letting on.
"You're a vampire now, Elena. You're gonna have to learn to live with it. It’s who you are." —
Experiences "vampire rage" for the first time and begins to question if Stefan's way is sustainable. [S4E3] The Rager
Makes her first appearance, arriving in town as a werewolf friend from Tyler's past, immediately causing tension between Tyler and Caroline. "I'm not a hunter. I'm the hunter." — Connor Jordan
: 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 : Klaus returns to Mystic Falls to protect
" The Rager " is the third episode of the fourth season of , originally airing on October 25, 2012. It captures the chaos of Elena Gilbert's early days as a vampire and the arrival of a dangerous new threat in Mystic Falls. Episode Summary
: 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. It’s who you are
: 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.