This is funny because fairly recently I had a conversation with @scorpio-karma about this pairing within the historical context of this show if Emilyâs story was told as it should be and her status as a slave was acknowledged. The source material supports this story arc under the right pen. Damon deserting the Confederacy due to âopposing viewsâ, his father constantly being disappointed in him, Emily entrusting him to protect the Bennett line (which secret baby would make it his line as well), and then trying to save Emily. All this points to secret forbidden love story! đSo literally writing a canon AU would work here.
This was such a missed opportunity to add depth to Damon’s character. Plus make sense because so much of what he does in season 1 is pointless even by his standards. Like imagine him being pissed at Katherine for ruining his life instead of rejecting him. And we all know Katherine would be petty enough to not be able to deal with his attentions on Emily instead of her. I have so many notes for this, if I had time I’d write it.
POC of TVD 