Episode 21 Summary: End of Days

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Bubonic Plague posted this on fan forum earlier but she is well known for adding her own little stupid thoughts so this is Jennylynn's version from Buffyworld

END OF DAYS
Written by Doug Petrie and Jane Espenson

We open immediately after the end of episode, 20. Faith yells at everyone to get down and a bunch of SiTs dive as the blast hits.

In the meantime, Buffy is at the vineyard. Buffy's eyeing the scythe, which is embedded in a rock. She reaches toward it"¦and then Caleb leaps down upon her, to pull the scythe out of the rock. Caleb is blocking Buffy's way, demanding the weapon back. They verbally insult each other and then the First shows up, telling Caleb to let Buffy go. Caleb says she doesn't have time to use it, her friends are in trouble. Caleb is still objecting, but the First says that they'll get the weapon back when Buffy's back is turned. Then in a surprising move she swings one-handed through the trap-door above her.

Back in the sewers with Faith and the SiTs. Amanda is panicking, and someone named Caridad helps her look for survivors, Vi is still alive, too. Kennedy rallies them, and they search for Faith amidst the wreckage. She's unconscious, but alive.

They hear a growl. It's an ubervamp. The SITs start to make their way out of the tunnels.

At the Summers' Home, SiTs are gathering around Andrew, who has nicked a bunch of stuff from the deserted supermarket. Giles bitches at Andrew for a moment, but then Willow, Xander, Dawn, and Anya return. Giles asks if they found Buffy, and they indicate that the locator spell led them to an empty house from which she must have moved on. Giles says that Faith hasn't come back, either.

Back in the sewers, Kennedy and the SiTs are trying to fight an Ubervamp. More than one, actually. They're rushing all over them. Three, I think. One of them grabs Kennedy by the throat and lifts her, and then there's a loud crash as Buffy makes her way down with the scythe. She manages to kill three Ubervamps.

Buffy tells everyone to get the wounded. Kennedy asks if there are more, and Buffy says there are always more.

Back at the Summers' house, various wounded SiTs are wandering about aimlessly.
Dawn and Willow and Buffy are attending to them. Buffy goes to help Willow with a gaping wound and then we see that Buffy still has the scythe.

Xander and Giles enter, carrying an unconscious Faith. Buffy says there is a room for Faith upstairs. Kennedy and Amanda talk to one another, worrying about Faith's condition. Kennedy is asks Buffy if Faith will be okay Buffy doesn't seem too sure. Amanda expresses the concern that they got punished, for following Faith instead of Buffy. Buffy says she's back, and there is a plan. Giles hasn't heard about it, and wonders about its nature. Willow and Giles promise to research.

Anya and Andrew tend to wounded SiTs. Anya is dismissive, continuing to insinuate that the wounded are gonna die, and Andrew drinks from the alcohol bottle that is serving as antiseptic. Andrew suggests making a run to the hospital for bandages and supplies, and manages to get Anya to drive him.

Buffy and Xander have a talk in the kitchen. Buffy is explaining some sort of plan to him, which he seems reluctant to go along with. He feels like she is putting him out to pasture. He says he can still fight. Buffy says that she knows she can count on him, and that's why he's doing this. Xander says he always knew he'd be there with her until the end, and they exchange a few mock-offended jokes about their capabilities to handle the end of the world. Buffy says that Xander is her strength, and she needs him to do this for her. He agrees.

Wilow and Giles check out some old texts and the computer. They discuss the nature of the scythe. Seems like it might be some sort of pagan thing.

Dawn and Xander are in his car. Seems like Dawn accidentally killed Ms Kitty Fantastico with a crossbow, and there are some eye jokes. Xander chloroforms Dawn and she passes out.

Back at the vineyard, Caleb is talking to the First as Buffy. Caleb is pissed that the First encouraged him to let Buffy take the weapon away. The First says that it and Caleb need to merge. The First takes on its true and then dives into Caleb's body. Caleb gets up, all super powerful.

ACT THREE

Faith is holding the scythe. Buffy and Faith identify over the intense power of the scythe. They discuss a bit what it means to be a leader, what it takes. Faith clearly implies that she had sex with Wood, and in Buffy's bed.
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Faith says she's always been jealous of Buffy, but once she was in charge, she felt more alone than ever. They agree that it's the price of being a Slayer.

Spike and Buffy run into each other in the main part of the house. Spike seems to be a bit flippant, casual, and Buffy is serious. They are speaking in relatively hushed voices. Spike notices that Buffy found her weapon, and Buffy asks if he likes it. Spike says he can see how a girl might ditch a guy for one of those. They head back toward the kitchen, Buffy saying she is sorry and Spike saying that it doesn't matter, she got a little comfort, and not to make a thing out of it. Buffy indicates that she has work to do, and Spike states that it is another solo mission, which annoys Buffy. She snaps at him. She tries to explain about the weapon, how she must find out what it means. Spike says he'll check out on Caleb as she does that. They agree. Spike turns to leave, and Buffy calls out that he's a dope.

Spike turns, stops, comes back to talk to her. Buffy says that the reason she has the scythe is because of him, because of the strength he gave her last night, and she's tired of the mixed signals. She doesn't know how he feels about it"¦he interrupts and says he's terrified. It was the best night of his life. His eyes well up with tears, and he asks her not to mock him for this. And Spike says that he's never been close to anyone before, especially her. That all he did was hold her and watch her sleep, but it was the best night of his life. And he's terrified.

Buffy says he doesn't have to be. Spike asks if she was there with him, and she says she was. He asks what it means. Buffy asks if it has to mean anything, and the closeness is broken. Spike says it doesn't have to mean anything right now, and she starts that maybe when"¦He says to leave it, and she agrees. He says they'll go be heroes.

At the hospital, Anya and Andrew carry pillowcases full of stolen supplies. They find a supply closet, and Anya makes a Jaws reference. Andrew calls her the perfect woman.

Andrew asks why Anya doesn't just leave. She talks about what humans are like, being petty but never giving up in a fight, and she'll do the same. Andrew stoically expresses the assurance that he is going to die, but is going to do what's right.

At a burial ground, Buffy finds an Egyptian-looking tomb. An old woman comes out, dressed all in white, and indicates that Buffy found the weapon. Buffy inquires as to whom she is, and the woman says she was one of many, but now she is alone. Buffy gets defensive. The woman says she has been waiting, regarding the scythe, that it was made in secret for one like Buffy, that it was kept hidden from the Shadow Men. Who became the Watchers. She says their kind watched over and were guardians. She says the weapon was used to kill the last pure demon, and then people came. Buffy wonders if she can use this weapon. The woman says that Buffy already has weapons, but basically, yes. Suddenly, Caleb pops up from behind and snaps the woman's neck.

Xander drives down the highway, and Dawn slowly regains consciousness. He explains that he chloroformed her, and hands Dawn an envelope. There's a Buffy voice-over of what is in the letter, explaining that she asked Xander to do this, that Dawn needed to be safe. The letter cuts off in mid voice-over as Dawn zaps Xander with a taser from her weapons bag. She steps on the brake, crumples the letter, and the car makes a U-turn back to town.

Meanwhile, Caleb tries to wrest control of the scythe away from Buffy. They fight for a bit with punching and throwing against walls, fighting for control. Then Caleb he starts beating the crap out of her, knocking her nearly unconscious, and telling her that he warned her. He gets the scythe and raises it over her head and then is knocked with a punch from offscreen.

Buffy looks up to see Angel standing over her. He reaches out his hand to help her up, and she takes it, pulling herself up. He says she looks good, and she returns the sentiment. Caleb is royally annoyed and gets to his feet, but Buffy puts a hand on Angel's arm, keeping him from the fight. Angel asks if this is something she needs to handle alone, and Buffy indicates that it is. Caleb attacks, Buffy blocks all his moves, and Angel leans against the wall, enjoying the spectacle. He tells Caleb he'll lose, and comments that he missed watching this. Buffy manages to get the advantage, and guts Caleb. Buffy says it is under control, and Angel steadies her after her effort. He says for her to tell him she is glad to see him. Buffy hugs Angel and holds on to him for support, and then looks him in the eyes and kisses him.

Pull back to show Spike, who is seeing all of this. He's alone. He's shocked. The First appears behind Spike in the form of Buffy, and says she's a bitch.

END
 
Yeah, but then I've heard that after the kiss... later in the last episode, she tells Angel to get out of Dodge!

so, yeah for that!
 
Another episode which sounds grand!!! I will not watch B/A kiss scene I hate them together, I cant bear to see them kiss again!!!
 
Originally posted by Seeing Red
Another episode which sounds grand!!! I will not watch B/A kiss scene I hate them together, I cant bear to see them kiss again!!!

Why? Buffy and Angel are soulmates. Buffy was just using Spike.
 
Originally posted by Buffy16Angel
Why? Buffy and Angel are soulmates.

they might be soulmates...but they are destined to NEVER be together ever again. They must both know it, because they certainly not trying to rekindle their relationship, no what you think.

If they were truly meant to be together... don't you think that they would work hard at their relationship and problems to make it work so they can be together? I would think so.

but, the two continue on their seperate ways, being with other people.
 
okay, first of all, what was this thing with faith, someone slept with wood in buffys bed???????????????? and now with the angel, buffy, spike thing. I've heard all year that the second to the last episode buffy tells spike she loves him, when does she do this, it is confirmed that buffy and spike get back together, that angel and buffy thing was just in the heat of the moment, what about cordelia????? I think that spike tells buffy what he saw the next episode and they get into a fight and buffy tells spike she loves him!!!then they get back together before the big fight, pm me bout this
 
i hope you are right that the talk about it in the next ep. but im hoping for a different outcome then them getting back together
 
I wouldn't consider Buffy and Angel in the heat of the moment! He was her first love, they both haveso much understanding of each other anda connection that she could never get with spike.

On a side note Caleb is one of my favourite boys names, glad to see its in use in one of my fave shows 😀
 
i am so sure that buffy and angel will declair their love for each other
i think she will tell spike that only because she wants him to hear it from her
this way he wont have to always wounder if she did not
 
well, if they are soulmates (who are not together) shouldn't they already know that and have declaired their love for each other?

I think it's about time for Angel to get out of the picture and move on (he did for a while, just because Cordy's in a coma or something does not mean he has to forget about her).

Even if many think that Buffy does not love Spike, she still does care for him and he is a part of her... and that is good enough for me!
 
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