They target the town’s prominent figures, including , who is caught between his feelings for the ghost of Anna and his current girlfriend, Bonnie.
: Lexi is forced to vanish just as she makes progress with Stefan, leaving him in a state of agonizing withdrawal but showing a glimmer of his former self. The_vampire_diares_3x07
By the end of the night, the ghosts are gone, but the information Mason provided sets the stage for the Scooby Gang to learn the true origins of . They target the town’s prominent figures, including ,
: Appears to Bonnie to warn her that the balance of nature has been disturbed and that she must close the door to the Other Side before it's too late. : Appears to Bonnie to warn her that
: Grams reminds Bonnie of her strength as a witch before fading away.
: Returns to help Stefan, who is currently a "ripper" under Klaus's compulsion. She uses intense, physical methods to try and "detox" him and bring back his humanity.
In the episode ( ), the veil between the living and the dead is lifted during Mystic Falls' Illumination Night, allowing the restless spirits of the past to seek vengeance or closure. The Return of the Dead