You stand at the edge of the Salvatore mansion’s grand staircase, heart pounding as you confront Damon. “I can’t let you die,” he declares, his voice tinged with desperation. Before you can react, he bites into his wrist, pressing it to your lips. The metallic taste floods your senses, and darkness swiftly overtakes you.

You awaken to a world sharper and more intense than before. Colors are vivid, sounds are amplified, and an insatiable thirst burns in your throat. Damon Salvatore sits beside you, his expression a mix of relief and concern.

“Welcome back,” he says softly. “I know this is overwhelming, but I’m here to guide you.”

He begins to explain the transformation you’ve undergone. “You’re a vampire now,” he states plainly. “The process started when you had my blood in your system and… well, when you died. To complete the transition, you’ll need to feed on human blood.”

Seeing the apprehension in your eyes, Damon continues, “I get it. This isn’t what you wanted. But there’s no going back now. The thirst you’re feeling—that’s the hunger for blood. It’s intense at first, but you’ll learn to control it.”

He shares his own experience, recounting how he was turned in 1864 after drinking Katherine Pierce’s blood and being shot by his father. “I didn’t handle it well,” he admits. “Made a lot of mistakes. But you don’t have to go down that path.”