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The Scoobies face off against Glory. Xander proposes to Anya. Buffy discovers the meaning of "Death is your gift". This was the last episode to air on ''[[The WB]]''. So in a way its sort of a series finale for the network that supported the show from the beginning.

 

* {{spoiler|[[Actually a Doombot]]: Glory decapitates Buffy -- only to be surprised that the Slayer is a robot. Then the real Buffy appears behind her wielding a great big hammer.}}

* [[Always Save the Girl]]: Buffy refuses to even consider the idea of killing Dawn to stop the ritual.

'''Giles:''' ''(quietly)'' You'll fail. You'll die. We all will. }}

* [[Ass Pull]]: Two. There's Olaf suddenly being called a "Troll God" rather than just a Troll to explain why his hammer can hurt Glory. And the one that really gets fans upset: {{spoiler|Buffy sacrificing herself in Dawn's place on the theory that since Dawn was made from Buffy's blood, her death will also close the portal. Never mind that if that was the case, it should mean they ''both'' have to die.}}

* [[Batter Up]]: Anya, but she doesn't know how to hold it properly.

* [[Blood Magic]]: The Key's blood is used to open the portal {{spoiler|while Buffy's blood -- which is the same as Dawn's -- is used to close it again.}} The importance of this trope is lampshaded by Spike.

'''Spike:''' "Blood is life, lackbrain. Why do you think we eat it? It's what keeps you going, makes you warm, makes you hard, makes you other than dead. 'Course it's her blood." }}

* [[Call Back]]: The opening scene where Buffy saves a boy from a vampire is a reference to the original premise of the series.

'''Buffy:''' That's what ''I'' keep saying. }}

* [[Cat Scare]]: Xander and Anya are searching the basement; Xander removes a cloth and shrieks as he suddenly finds himself facing the Buffybot. Then Anya shrieks and starts ranting at whatever sick person put a...stuffed toy rabbit in the basement.

* [[The Coats Are Off]]: Glory takes off her sacrificial robe to fight Buffy.

* [[Completely Missing the Point]]: According to the Parents Television Committee Buffy is one of the worst, offensive, atrocious shows on TV {{spoiler|because Buffy gives her life to save the world, stating it was suicide.}} Apparently they believe she was meant to let the world be destroyed.

* [[Courtly Love]]: Spike is now willing to die protecting those Buffy loves, even though he knows Buffy will never return his feelings.

''[Spike's hand comes into the shot, holding a [[Quick Nip|small flask]] in front of Willow's face]''.<br />

'''Willow:''' The real kind. But thanks. }}

* [[Despair Speech]]: Oh, Buffy.

'''Buffy:''' I've always stopped them. Always won.<br />

'''Giles:''' Yes.<br />

* [[Dissonant Serenity]]: After being forced to wear a sacrificial robe, Dawn neatly folds her clothes and leaves them on a chair. [[Mood Whiplash|Averted moments later]] when Glory's minions haul her for sacrifice -- Dawn starts screaming out Buffy's name.

* [[Dressed to Kill]]: Doc changes into a suit and tie for the big event.

* [[Foreshadowing]]: For Xander knocking Glory for six with a wrecking ball.

'''Spike:''' The gods themselves do tremble. }}

* [[Flashback Echo]]: When Buffy puts together the clues on how to close the rift.

'''Xander:''' [[Heterosexual Life Partners|I don't think Willow feels that way about Buffy]]. I mean, I know she's gone through a lot of changes, but--<br />

'''Anya:''' To study it.<br />

'''Anya:''' [beat] Pervert.<br />

'''Xander:''' Other pervert. }}

* [[The Glasses Come Off]]: Inverted -- Giles deliberately puts ''on'' his glasses {{spoiler|before suffocating Ben, making a point of not sparing himself the horror of what he's doing.}}

* [[Held Gaze]]: Spike shares an [[Oh Crap]] look with Dawn a moment before Doc pushes him off the tower.

* [[Heroic Sacrifice]]: {{spoiler|Dawn tries to throw herself off the tower so as to close the rift. Buffy stops her and goes in her place.}}

* [[I Gave My Word]]

'''Spike:''' I made a promise to a lady. }}

* [[I Am a Monster]] / [[All Love Is Unrequited]]: Spuffy

* [[Incredibly Lame Pun]]: Glory's minions rally to protect her tower.

'''Minion 1:''' Well, it just called out to me. (crossbow bolt hits him in the chest) }}

* [[Love You and Everybody]]

'''Xander and Giles:''' Shut up! }}

* [[Mad Oracle]]: Tara, who has been [[Mind Rape|Mind Raped]] by Glory and reduced to a babbling childlike state, suddenly points to Giles and shouts, "You're a killer!" {{spoiler|foretelling his [[Shoot the Dog|murder of Ben]].}}

* [[Negated Moment of Awesome]]: Doc bests Spike in combat, then faces up to Buffy knife in hand, saying "This should be interesting." {{spoiler|Buffy throws him off the tower without even breaking stride.}}

* [[Nerds Are Sexy]]: After Anya figures out some good ways of attacking Glory.

'''Willow:''' You couldn't have figured that out in tenth grade? }}

* [[Not Quite Dead]]: Doc

'''Doc:''' Look who's talking. }}

* [[OOC Is Serious Business]]: Giles is trying to get Buffy to acknowledge that killing Dawn may be necessary.

'''Giles:''' (jumping up from the table) YES, WE BLOODY WELL ARE! }}

* {{spoiler|[[Our Hero Is Dead]]}}

* [[Poisonous Friend]]: Giles

* {{spoiler|[[Ridiculously Human Robot]]: Although its fighting style is slightly less impressive, the Buffybot copies Buffy's personality much better than it did after months of tweaking by Willow in Season 6.}}

* {{spoiler|[[Robotic Reveal]] / [[Off With Her Head]]}}

* [[Rousing Speech]]: Averted by Buffy.

'''Spike:''' [[Determined Defeatist|We band of buggered]]. }}

* [[Rule of Symbolism]]: The [[Heroic Sacrifice]] happens at dawn.

* [[Series Fauxnale]]

* [[Shoot the Dog]]

'''Glory:''' I said a brain, you worthless dirt! }}

* [[Super Strength]]: Anya suggests using the Hammer of Olaf. Spike is in the middle of saying that he tried to lift it (in "Blood Ties") and it was too heavy, when Buffy casually hefts the hammer in one hand.

* [[Telepathy]]: Willow uses this to communicate during the battle.

* [[Tempting Fate]]

'''Buffy:''' Whatever's handy. }}

* [[Too Much Information]]: Ben tries to comfort Dawn by saying at least she'll die quick. A hobbit-minion chimes in that actually it'll be slow to encourage the maximum blood flow.

* [[With This Ring]]: Xander proposes to Anya. At first Anya is offended, thinking Xander is only doing it because they'll be dead soon and he won't have to keep his promise. Xander says he's doing it because he thinks they'll live. Anya is touched but, clearly seeking to avoid [[Tempting Fate]], tells him to hold onto the ring until after the battle.

* [[Vampire Invitation]]: Spike is quite moved when Buffy allows him back into her house.

* [[You Have No Idea Who You're Dealing With]]: Buffy is mildly surprised when the vampire she encounters doesn't know who she is. No problem.

'''Vampire:''' What the hell are you talking about?<br />

'''Buffy:''' Wow. Never heard that one? Okay, how about, "Oh God, my leg, my leg?" (Breaks his leg)<br />