The supernatural genre is still going strong on-screen with new TV reboots like Vampire Academy and returning classics like Teen Wolf: The Movie re-asserting its prominence. One of the most popular and evergreen such series is The Vampire Diaries, which many fans find themselves revisiting in this continued superiority of vampire and werewolf dramas.
The key factor to The Vampire Diaries' initial success was its focus on the Stefan-Elena-Damon love triangle, out of which the popular ship, Delena, arose. With their slow-burn arc and palpable chemistry, Elena and Damon gained vast support from viewers, but also disdain from fans who preferred them paired with others. Whether loved or hated, Delena have many great tweets about them that any fan will appreciate.
The Iconic Season 1 Finale
Despite her growing attraction to and obvious chemistry with Damon, Elena remains loyal to Stefan throughout the first season.
This is what made "Elena's" kiss with Damon in this season finale all the more heartbreaking, as fans were hoping for her to finally fall for his bad boy charm, only for it to be revealed to be Katherine. It was a pivotal moment for only for all Delena fans, but also Damon as he finally admitted the depth of his feelings for Elena.
Damon Ready To Wife Elena
Although most of Damon's best decisions in The Vampire Diaries are shown throughout the series, his proposal to Elena is never shown in the series finale, much to the chagrin of Elena and Damon.
Damon's undying devotion to Elena and his waiting for her to accept her feelings were a huge part of the couple's appeal, so while fans may not have seen the monumental moment on screen, they can find solace knowing that Damon's devotion would have made for an amazing moment.
Delena Are Endgame Against All Odds
While Elena has many cringworthy parts in TVD, she was also the central focus of the series, and Nina Dobrev stepping away from the role was certainly felt as the show's quality declined in the seasons after her departure.
It was a huge hit, especially for Damon and Elena's romantic arc; Elena's absence meant Damon's future with her was in limbo, upsetting many fans who were waiting for his happy ending with her. Luckily, Elena returned in the series finale, allowing Delena to canonically finish as endgame.
An Ageless Romance
Damon and Elena succeeded as a couple due to their contrasting personalities and how they both pushed one another to be better versions of themselves.
This is part of why fans found their pairing so compelling and endearing and what solidified their support within the fandom. Combined with their slowly building love story and Damon's villain-to-hero arc, Elena and Damon have a relationship that fans never tired of seeing, no matter how much time passes or how old they get.
Damon Changed For Love
While Damon got better and better in The Vampire Diaries, much of his redemption was thanks to his love for Elena.
Whether it was befriending the kind people close to her (like Bonnie and Alaric) or simply wanting to be more worthy of her, Elena had a huge hand in Damon's growth. Not only did this change allow Damon to become a more likable character, but his ongoing love and efforts for her became a key aspect of their relationship.
Stelena Can't Compare To Delena
The Stelena ship was a worthy rival to Delena, with many best Stefan and Elena episodes in The Vampire Diaries to prove it.
But ultimately, Damon and Elena's love proved to be more epic and worthwhile than her relationship with Stefan, with Elena eventually abandoning Stefan after realizing Damon was who she wanted to be with. While Elena still loves Stefan, her choosing Damon over him was a pivotal moment for the series and for her relationship with the older Salvatore.
They Make Fans Tear Up
Damon and Elena have some of the most memorable and romantic moments in the series, from their kisses in the rain to the sweet dance they share during the season six finale.
But one of the most iconic scenes of their relationship is when Damon returns the vervain necklace Stefan gave her and confesses his feelings in season 2. It's an emotional moment, with Damon proving his love as he refuses to be selfish with her, and one of Delena's key moments that fans absolutely loved.
Their Relationship Was A Real Roller Coaster
Elena and Damon may be one of the best star-crossed couples in teen TV dramas, but they definitely had their fair share of ups and downs throughout The Vampire Diaries.
Yet this ever-shifting nature of their tumultuous relationship was also a trademark of who Elena and Damon were as a couple; things never came easily for the pair, and their resilience and ability to come back to one another is why they were so revered by their shippers, who enjoyed every chaotic minute of them.
Consistency Was Key
Although there are many ways Damon changed from season 1 to The Vampire Diaries' last episode, one thing that remained the same throughout was his love for Elena, evidenced best by the way Damon looked at the young Gilbert.
Elena may have needed a few seasons to finally accept and embrace her feelings for the Salvatore brother, but Damon was all in from their first meeting, knowing they would be something amazing.
They Set A High Standard For Love
Even with their problematic histories and issues, Elena and Damon finish off the series as one of the best couples in the series, and one of the few awarded their happy ending.
From their initial animosity and tension to constant sacrifices for one another as lovers, the pair also gave fans a charming and memorable romance, setting high standards as a love that changed two people for the better and defeated all odds.
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