[s2e5] Reptile Boy -

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

: 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. The Secret Beneath the Floorboards Meanwhile, the rest

: Using her Slayer strength, Buffy ripped the chains from the wall just before Machida could strike.

Buffy and Cordelia regained consciousness in a dark, damp basement, chained to a wall alongside another terrified girl named Callie . This wasn't just a frat house; it was the lair of Machida , a massive, ancient demon snake.