The Awakening: It tells the story of Elena, a high school student who is incredibly popular. She is used to getting any boy she wants. A new student, Stefan, starts at the school and Elena's sights are set on him. Stefan is from Italy, 14th century Renaissance Italy, and is a vampire. The Struggle: Damon - determined to make Elena his, he'd kill his own brother to possess her. Stefan - desperate for the power to destroy Damon, and protect Elena, he gives in to his thirst for human blood. Elena - the girl who can have anyone finds herself in the middle of a love triangle . . .