The party at the grand fraternity house seemed perfect at first. Cordelia was in her element, flirting with wealthy pledges, while Buffy met Tom Warner , a charming student who seemed to understand the weight of her secret responsibilities. But the "normal" night took a dark turn when Tom offered Buffy a drink; it was drugged with a sedative. The Secret Beneath the Floorboards
Meanwhile, the rest of the Scooby Gang— Willow , Xander , Giles , and Angel —had pieced together the danger. They stormed the mansion just as Machida emerged from its pit to claim its latest meal. [S2E5] Reptile Boy
The fraternity brothers weren't just students; they were a cult that had been sacrificing young women to Machida for generations in exchange for wealth and power. Tom, the "nice guy," was actually the one leading the ritual. The Rescue and the Slayer's Wrath The party at the grand fraternity house seemed
: Using her Slayer strength, Buffy ripped the chains from the wall just before Machida could strike. The Secret Beneath the Floorboards Meanwhile, the rest