After six weeks off the air, The Vampire Diaries finally returns with a new episode on Thursday.

Titled "Bloodlines," it won't waste much time alerting viewers to Elena's fate, as the character was last seen trapped in her car with a mystery man/creature making his way toward her.

Well - Vampire Diaries spoiler alert - Elena lives. But where does she end up? The clip below gives fans an idea:

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Also, in another sneak peek at "Bloodlines," we see Stefan ask Bonnie for a favor. What is it? Find out below.

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