A contributing factor to this was the emotional connections she formed, thus increasing her will to live which is in contrast to previous slayers who were disconnected from everyone, giving them little to live for. [35] She then established herself in San Francisco, where she continued her Slayer duties. Reluctantly, Buffy agreed. On the way out of the school, the Slayers find Andrew crouched in a corner. [77], Meanwhile, a younger sister, Dawn Summers, had mysteriously appeared in the Summers' household; her existence had been seamlessly integrated into the memories of all those she had ever known. episode 22 Kristy Wu Chao-AhnErik Betts Uber-Vamp #2Ana Maria Lagasca Potential SlayerAnna Lauren Long Potential Slayer. She passes the Scythe to Faith and asks her to hold the line. He comforts Xander by telling him that Anya died saving Andrew. For other uses, see, Buffy, as a character, is largely based on, In 2015, when asked at about favorite characters among his own, Joss Whedon replied: "My answer would change daily. [53], Buffy then accepted an alliance with Spike, who had become tired of Angel's presence and had no desire to see the world end, in exchange of rescuing Giles. That last part is easier than it sounds, as Sunnydale's adults are too wrapped up in lawn care ( and denial) to acknowledge the evil brewing right under their feet. Menu. [162], The Slayer was faced again with a critical crisis to save the world when D'Hoffryn then suddenly killed the rest of the Council and took all their power for himself. Scooby GangSummers familyHemery High SchoolSunnydale High SchoolWatchers CouncilClass of '99Helen's KitchenUC SunnydaleAngel Investigations (ally)InitiativeDoublemeat PalaceSlayer OrganizationPick Me UpDeepscanMagic CouncilS.F.P.D.Safe Zone Slayer squad Angel had once stated that Buffy always deployed light-hearted humor to cover up how she truly felt or to avoid uncomfortable situations, similar to Xander. Angel became obsessed with destroying Buffy's life and joined Spike and Drusilla, who had reassembled the invincible demon Judge to destroy humanity. A lot."[89]. Xander finally got through to Willow in the end. Buffy found such a message both confusing and hurtful so soon after her mother's passing, and immediately returned to Sunnydale. Angel and Willow had fondly discussed this aspect of hers, both agreeing that when Buffy was emotionally excited or worked up, it's hard to get a word in. She could also be surprisingly negative and give in to fits of pessimistic tendencies, suffering from occasional abandonment issues[120] since almost all her friends and boyfriends had left her at some point. The Magic Council informed her that they had to protect the remaining magic on this dimension and that Severin was threatening that. An epic battle ensues and several good friends are lost. He brought her to the Bronze, where he described his experience as a vampire and his encounters with the Slayer. This attempt was hampered when the Knights of Byzantium, a militia intent on killing the Key to stop Glory, attacked the Scoobies on the road. An epic She passes the scythe to Faith and asks her to hold the line. Menu. [105], Meanwhile, Buffy had discovered that Spike was living in the basement of the high school. [167] Although, they could not prevent the anti-magic sentiment that grew in the country after the disaster, despite Buffy's efforts to protect those attacked by others' prejudice. Buffy and Kendra as contemporary Slayers. Buffy then appeared to turn in her resignation to her boss. [145] She quickly created a routine with Dowling and Billy, regularly patrolling with them to slay the zompires. After her expulsion, Buffy and Pike took an impromptu trip to Las Vegas to hunt vampires. After a failed attempt to attack three sides, Severin suddenly showed before him: completely a full power. [88]Buffy's personality and character developed a much darker and self-destructive persona after being brought back from Heaven. Despite her attempts to explain, Xander didn't listen. Afterward, Willow expresses to Kennedy her concerns about using magic again. Buffy has to deal with her boyfriend and ex-boyfriend. Despite the prospect of money, Buffy declined the offer, coming to an epiphany that she had to do this by herself. May 20, 2003 Four months after the destruction of the Seed, Buffy was a guest in Xander and Dawn's apartment in San Francisco, while working as a waitress at the coffee shop Pick Me Up. Finale With the combined powers of Dawn, Willow, and Illyria, Buffy once again time traveled to Fray's future Haddyn to seek answers,[178] where she learned from the 23rd century Harmony her own bleak future: bound to fight demons in a hell dimension for the rest of her brief life. [81] Buffy dealt with Riley's departure as best as she could but remained emotionally sensitive. Seeing Buffy as a foil in their plans, they made it their top priority to take the Slayer out,proceeding with several, ongoing minor annoyances against her, thoughshe never had any interest in directly stopping them. Before Buffy left the Safe Zone, Spike said she loved her, but interrupted her response, asking her to tell him when they'd see each other again.[173]. Buffy hanged out with Dowling and Billy as well as Xander and Dawn, seeming to be somewhat happy that she had finally managed some semblance of an average night. [180] With no other way, Dawn opened a portal to a hell dimension, and Buffy planned to force the demons through as history dictated. After killing Caleb, Buffy conceives a plan to defeat the First once and for all. BUFFY exits, and THE FIRST (as BUFFY) walks over to CALEB. Buffy relented upon discovering that he had a soul as a result of being cursed with the Ritual of Restoration by the Kalderash people as punishment for his vicious crimes. Spike confronts Buffy on her kissing of Angel and after reconciling, she is visited by the First, whose taunts give Buffy an idea of how she and her army can defeat the First's Ubervamp minions. During the fight, Buffy was struck down with a sword and then taunted by the First while witnessing the loss of several new Slayers; Buffy, however, found the strength within herself to get up again and continue fighting. After an encounter with an average vampire left her badly wounded, she became interested in learning the deaths of past Slayers and poured through old Watchers Diaries with Giles in an attempt to better understand her situation. Buffy and D'Hoffryn battle for the control of the Vampyr book. With that, Buffy promised to stop her self-destructive behavior in order to be there for Dawn when Dawn needed her; with this crisis resolved, Buffy was finally ready to live again. Originally the series finale was planned as a two-hour event. She was buried on the outskirts of Sunnydale with the epitaph: "She saved the world. Back in Sunnydale, Buffy and the Scoobies kept Spike tied up in Giles' flat as he bartered information about the Initiative for shelter and blood. Buffy volunteers to be in the Safe Zone to protect those unfairly imprisoned. Written and directed by Joss Whedon, it was originally broadcast on May 20, 2003, on the UPN network. The core four share a moment talking about going to the mall after saving the world which causes Giles to say: "the Earth is definitely doomed." Web"Chosen" is the series finale of the television series Buffy the Vampire Slayer, the 22nd episode of season 7 and the 144th episode of the series. Buffy is named "Class Protector" by her grateful classmates. [119], Additionally, Buffy fully understood that not all demons were evil and was in fact good friends with several demons, such as Clem, and held a code of honor even with longtime enemies, refusing to kill Spike when he was rendered helpless by the Initiative's Behavior-Modification Circuitry despite their long history of animosity before and after that point, while also being disgusted with Riley when he expressed prejudice against Willow for dating Oz, a werewolf. When Dawn asked Buffy what they were going to do now, she just smiled.[21]. Angel experiences a moment of happiness with Buffy. [70] In Faith's body, Buffy was taken into custody by the Watchers Council Special Operations Team. Buffy, annoyed by his jealousy, questions his maturity. Buffy's final speech to the Potentials had revealed that Willow is channeling the essence of the m in order to activate Potentials all over the world. The surviving Slayers start to flee. [16] Buffy, Xander, Willow, and Giles formed the Scooby Gang, and together they continued to investigate the various supernatural mysteries that occurred on the Hellmouth. While chanting a spell, she places her hands upon the weapon, and both she and the m lights up in an ethereal glow and her hair turns white, the opposite of Dark Willow. Giles asks how this could've happened, since everyone either died or is alive and with them. During the night, Buffy goes to the basement, where she apparently spends her last night with Spike. Willow sits in the school principal's office directly above the Seal, the scythe before her. Winners of the Buffy triviafirst of their nameand The Chosen Two. I wanted a death that was a real middle-of-the-battle death the opposite of the Spike death, [which was] perfect, noble. After killing Caleb, Buffy conceives a plan to defeat the First once and for all. They climb down the hole in the ground and come face to face with the army of Turok-Han. When Buffy awoke, she discovered both Willow and the Scythe missing; she had gone to restore the magic on Earth. Buffy smiles. Sweet girl, not very bright."). However, Illyria jumped in and sacrificed herself to force the demons in. [80], Buffy's relationship with Riley slowly began to deteriorate as she repeatedly failed to give him the emotional intimacy he craved. Buffy's waning faith even reached the point that she had, just for a moment,wanted Glory to win and Dawn to die sothe pressure andresponsibility would be over,a thoughtthatintensely disturbed her. Guest starring Both Fray and a future version of Dark Willow tried to prevent her from returning home, prompting Buffy to kill future Willow, just as present Willow brought her back to her own time. When the bus stops and she jumps down from it, she is wearing different shoes. Buffy then took a pregnancy test and was shocked to discover it positive. Why do they have to go to the Hellmouth before casting the spell? He orders her to leave as he has to stay and finish the job. WebFind many great new & used options and get the best deals for Buffy the Vampire Slayer: Chosen [Jun 01, 2003] Nancy Holder and Joss Whedon at the best online prices at eBay! The few surviving Slayers start to flee. [59], Though she was normally quite aware socially, Buffy had proven to have a few lapses in judgment that cost her and others as well. [112], With a surprise visit from Angel,[112] Buffy finally defeated Caleb and killed him by cutting him in half. In a combination of grief and denial in her relationship with Spike, Buffy beat him severely.