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to the hybrids to stop them from attacking Damon. Klaus takes the opportunity to grab the stake and stakes Mikael, killing him. Damon is furious with Stefan for not letting him kill Klaus and when he asks why, Klaus tells him that Stefan did it to earn his freedom. Klaus releases Stefan from his
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