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To stop the Travelers from stripping Mystic Falls of its spirit magic, the group plans a massive explosion at the Mystic Grill while the Travelers are gathered inside . Sheriff Forbes funnels them in under the guise of a gas leak . Damon and Elena drive directly into the building, blowing it up and killing the Travelers, as well as themselves . The Resurrection Spell

: Acts as the Anchor to the Other Side, enduring extreme pain as the deceased pass through her to return to life .

: Frequently cited by viewers on platforms like the Vampire Diaries Reddit Community as one of the show's most heartbreaking and memorable season finales . Episode Discussion: S05E22 "Home" : r/TheVampireDiaries [S5E22] Home

: Refuses to let Damon go alone and joins him in the explosive crash, dying as a vampire to pass to the Other Side .

: Starts the episode trapped on the crumbling Other Side after being killed in the previous episode, waiting for rescue . To stop the Travelers from stripping Mystic Falls

: Successfully crosses back over to the living world, making a massive, fan-favorite return to the physical plane . ⚡ Major Plot Points The Kamikaze Plan

: Effectively reset the board for Season 6 by destroying the supernatural safety net of the Other Side . The Resurrection Spell : Acts as the Anchor

Liv Parker channels an immense amount of magic to hold open a window for the dead to pass through Bonnie (the Anchor) and return to the living world . Elena, Stefan, Alaric, Tyler, and Enzo all successfully cross back over . The Ultimate Cliffhanger