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Outside, things were spiraling. Elena, ever the protector, followed Stefan toward the entrance, only to be intercepted by Anna. Anna wasn't there for Katherine; she was there for her mother, Pearl. In the chaos of the supernatural tug-of-war, Stefan realized a terrifying truth: the witches were only holding the seal open for a limited time. If Damon didn't come out now, he would be entombed forever.

"She’s not here, Stefan," Damon whispered, his voice cracking in a way Stefan hadn't heard since 1864. "She was never here." The Escape Fool Me OnceThe Vampire Diaries : Season 1 Epis...

Damon remained frozen, the weight of a century’s worth of wasted devotion pinning him to the spot. It took Stefan literally dragging him toward the light to get him moving. They spilled out onto the grass just as the stone door slammed shut with a final, echoing thud. The Aftermath Outside, things were spiraling