Buffy is forced to reconcile her deep, protective love for Dawn with the knowledge that, until a few weeks ago, Dawn never existed. Every childhood memory, every sibling squabble, and every family photo is a fabrication designed to anchor the Key to Earth.
In the Season 5 episode (5x05), the world of Buffy Summers is irrevocably changed by a shimmering, mystical truth that shatters the foundation of her family life. The Mystery of the Monk Buffy L'Ammazza Vampiri 5x5
The man explains that he is a member of an ancient order of monks. They were the protectors of "The Key," a mystical energy source that can unlock the barriers between dimensions. Glory, a hell-god, is searching for the Key to return to her home dimension, an act that would tear the fabric of reality apart. Buffy is forced to reconcile her deep, protective