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
: While the boys fought off the fraternity cultists, Buffy faced the demon snake alone. She grabbed a ritual sword and, with one powerful leap, sliced the creature in half. [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
Buffy Summers was tired. Tired of the constant training with Giles , tired of the endless vampire patrols, and especially tired of Angel pushing her away "for her own good". When Cordelia Chase suggested crashing a Delta Zeta Kappa fraternity party at a nearby university to meet "real" college men, Buffy saw a chance for one night of normal, juvenile fun. The Secret Beneath the Floorboards : While the
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.