[s8e16] I Was Feeling Epic -

: Katherine reveals she has been pulling the strings in Hell since her death, even manipulating Cade.

is greeted by his best friend Lexi (who once told him she was "feeling epic") before finally reuniting with Damon. [S8E16] I Was Feeling Epic

: He remains the Sheriff of Mystic Falls and even has a bench dedicated to him. Finding Peace The series ends by showing the characters in the afterlife: : Katherine reveals she has been pulling the

: Stefan whispers a final message for Elena to give to Caroline: that he heard her final voicemail and will love her forever. The Aftermath and Epilogues A series of flash-forwards reveals the characters' futures: Finding Peace The series ends by showing the

The series finale of The Vampire Diaries , (Season 8, Episode 16), concludes the story of the Salvatore brothers and Elena Gilbert with a focus on redemption, sacrifice, and the promise of peace. The Final Battle for Mystic Falls

: They open the Salvatore Boarding School for the Young & Gifted with a major donation from Klaus Mikaelson .

: They live a long, happy human life together. Elena becomes a doctor, and they eventually marry.