> * Stefan is sacrificed by Klaus in order to break the sun and moon curse. After Stefan's sacrifice, Elena decides to leave Mystic Falls with Damon.
* Damon and Elena get into a car accident and Elena dies.
* Damon is devastated and turns himself in to the authorities. He eventually escapes from prison with the help of Enzo and Stefan's ghost.
* Stefan, who has been resurrected by Klaus, is now under Klaus's control.
* Klaus and Stefan go to Mystic Falls to find Damon and Elena.
* Damon and Stefan fight Klaus, and Damon kills him.
* Elena is brought back to life by Bonnie, who uses the power of the expression triangle.
* Stefan decides to leave Mystic Falls to find a way to control his bloodlust.
* Damon and Elena stay together and they eventually get married.