Elena eventually admits she doesn't want to die but feels she has no other choice to save her loved ones. Tyler Lockwood
Damon attends a historical society tea to confront Elijah. Elijah demonstrates his power and makes it clear that Damon cannot stop him, though Damon continues to look for a way to kill the Original vampire. Character Reports Elena Gilbert & Stefan Salvatore [S2E14] Crying Wolf
Torn between his loyalty to his friends (specifically Caroline) and his new identity as a werewolf. Elena eventually admits she doesn't want to die
The only time an Original as powerful as Klaus can be killed is during the transition phase of the ritual when he is vulnerable. [S2E14] Crying Wolf