Building a Home - Chapter 1 - ambiguous_butterfly - The Originals (TV) [Archive of Our Own]

🌈 Abstract

The document describes an encounter between two vampires, Rebekah Mikaelson and Stefan Salvatore, in the town of Mystic Falls. It explores Stefan's struggles with his vampire nature as a "ripper" and Rebekah's offer to help him gain control, leading to an introduction to her family, the Original vampires.

📄 Section Summary

Chapter Text

• It is a dark night in Mystic Falls, and Rebekah, an experienced vampire, is looking for a hunt or a companion for the night.
• She comes across Stefan, a young vampire struggling to control his bloodlust, and decides to help him.
• Rebekah takes Stefan to meet her family, the Original vampires, including her brother Kol.
• Stefan's attempt to feed on a human in the Mikaelson mansion leads to a confrontation with Kol, who is protective of his family's territory.
• It is revealed that Stefan possesses a unique ability to use magic, which surprises the Originals.

Kol's Confrontation

• Kol aggressively confronts Stefan for attempting to feed on the human in the Mikaelson mansion, which Kol considers his territory.
• Rebekah tries to intervene and convince Kol to spare Stefan, as he is a young and struggling vampire.
• Stefan, in a desperate attempt to save himself, uses his unexpected magical abilities to stab Kol with a knife, catching the Original vampire off guard.
• This unexpected display of power intrigues Kol, who recognizes Stefan as a "heretic," a rare vampire-witch hybrid.

💡 Key insights

• Rebekah, an Original vampire, takes an interest in the young and struggling Stefan and offers to help him gain control over his vampire nature.
• Stefan's inability to control his bloodlust as a "ripper" vampire is a central conflict in the story.
• The introduction of the Mikaelson family, the Original vampires, and their dynamic, particularly Kol's protective nature, adds depth to the narrative.
• The revelation of Stefan's unique ability to use magic as a vampire, making him a "heretic," is a significant plot point that intrigues the Originals.