VIDEO: THE VAMPIRE DIARIES Preview - ALIVE!

Check out a new clip featuring Elena's first moments upon waking up. The Vampire Diaries premieres Thursday, Oct. 11 at 8/7c.

The CW's THE VAMPIRE DIARIES airs Thursdays 8:00-9:00 P.M. Based on the best-selling book series, THE VAMPIRE DIARIES is the story of two vampire brothers, obsessed with the same gorgeous girl, who are battling to control the fate of an entire town.