Buffy gathers the house of people into the living room to address a few things. Buffy wants to make sure that they can beat the First as soon as possible. She doesn't want to lose any more lives in her battle. She wants everyone to come out of this battle stronger and braver. Buffy is about to enter the fight of her life. She's about to fight the First Evil, the evil that created evil. She's about to put 20 people's lives at stake to save the world. She can't begin to think about the consequences or the benefits, if they win. Buffy picks up the dagger, stares at it with wonder for a couple of seconds. She pries her eyes off the dagger and walks into the room.
"Guys," Buffy announces to quiet down the mob, "We've found out some more information about the First that we think you should know."
Buffy looks at the faces of the potential slayers. She is surprised to see their faces etched with enthusiasm, excitement, and intuition all at the same time. Buffy falls into a trance as she watches the group of girls who sit in front of her.
"Well," Kennedy hesitates, "What is it?"
"Right, um," Buffy pulls out of her trance and shakes her head, "This dagger we found is the only way to beat the First. But the First needs to be corporeal before we can use it. The First needs to solidify ands it's the only one that can do it. Nothing else can start it or stop it from becoming corporeal."
"Wh-what do we do?" Rona stutters.
"Willow has done a spell. It seems as if once the First is corporeal we can locate it." Buffy states, "And according to Willow's spell, it's already started."
Buffy looks around the room not to see the anxious faces anymore but scared faces. I've scared them, Buffy thinks. The potentials know that they have to fight this thing soon, and they are getting worried. They all sit speechless, not knowing what to say. They don't want to lose any more potentials, no, friends, in this war. Buffy glances looks towards Spike for help and he sends an assuring nod back.
"I know this can be scary for you. Believe me. I know that you don't want any of this horror and this war, but you were chosen. You were chosen from so many girls to protect our world. I can't promise you that we'll all live and I can't promise you that the world isn't going to end. But I can promise you that we're going to try our hardest and try the best that we can to beat the First Evil. But I can't make that happen unless you're all willing to be with me." Buffy finishes. Buffy takes a deep breath and waits for her answer.
The potentials all look around each other, trying to figure out what to do. Quiet murmurs can be heard as some potentials seek opinions. Then suddenly a quiet spell hits them and they all sit in the uncomfortable silence.
"I'm with you," Kennedy says firmly and confidently as she rises from her seat.
"Me too." Amanda adds she too rises from her seat.
Slowly, one by one, each of the potentials rise in approval. Buffy watches in awe as the potentials show their decision and stand in pride. They all know that they can't back down now; they have already come so far. And victory is just out of their reach. The whole gang, including Spike, smile as they see the act and watch as their leader stands in front of their army.
Tears well up in Buffy's eyes as she watches the potentials. Will all the things that the whole gang has gone through Buffy can't believe that the girls have still supported her. They've fought bringers, ubervamps and lost a precious few, but the girls still have her back.
"Buffy, we're with you, till the end of time." Xander speaks up for the Scoobies from the back of the room.
Everyone nods in approval and looks back towards Buffy. Buffy quickly wipes her eyes with the back of her hand.
"Thank you," Buffy whispers, "Ok, so Willow did the spell to find the First and we have located it. We have to destroy the First before it gains more energy. You guys ready for this?"
All the girls say 'yes' in unison and head out to go stock upon weapons. They all have gained so much courage that they feel unstoppable. They have learned so much in such little time that they all are worthy of being The Slayer, The Chosen One.
Buffy walks up to the gang who are still standing in the back of the room.
"So, this is it," Buffy says to all, "Everyone ready?"
"Did you miss my comment back there?" Xander nags sarcastically. He smiles and says, "Always, Buffy."
"We're with you." Willow adds affectionately.
"I love you, Buffy. We'll always have you're back." Dawn says to her sister.
"You've grown so much, Buffy. I can't stop now." Giles says to his slayer.
Buffy cautiously turns towards Spike who stands at the end of the line, staring at his feet. Buffy tentatively walks towards him and he looks up as she does so.
"You okay?" Buffy asks.
"Meaning am I ready?" Spike asks, "I was born ready. Ready to kick that bloke's ass."
Buffy chuckles as she hears Spike's remark. He always managed to pull a joke from up his sleeve even at the darkest moments. Buffy sniffles as she looks at the ground and collects her thoughts.
"I mean…" Buffy trails off.
"Don't worry about me. I'm right as rain." Spike promises as he holds Buffy's hand.
Buffy forces out a smile as she looks at her hand in Spike's. 'What if rain is wrong, Spike?' Buffy thinks. Buffy quickly lets go of Spike's hand when she hears the potentials returning. Spike looks at Buffy confusingly as she straightens herself out and heads back into general mode. She walks back to the front of the room to direct the potentials.
"We're ready to head out. Everyone stay together. Don't fight alone; always have someone with you. Don't panic, it'll only cause you trouble. Use your instincts, if your head tells you to run, run. Anyone have any questions?" Buffy informs.
Silence fills the room as Buffy's speech echoes through the room. Buffy looks around the room to find everyone ready to fight and ready to put an end to the First Evil. She stands confidently before saying one more thing.
"I have faith you guys," Buffy says. Buffy turns her head towards Spike, "I believe in you."