The Slayers try to get used to their new reality, and now that Anya and a new naughty, just arrived in Sunnydale, are fighting for the control of the Council of Observers! At the same time, the undersides of a Machiavellical plan are revealed while the Scooby Gang and the Slayers must ally to counter it. Also discover what sacrifices will be necessary to protect Buffy from a shocking discovery...