[s4e3] The Rager Online

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

Experiences "vampire rage" for the first time and begins to question if Stefan's way is sustainable. [S4E3] The Rager

: 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. : Klaus returns to Mystic Falls to protect

: 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 Her heightened emotions lead to a physical confrontation

" 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

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