Buffy has to protect the remaining two of the trio from Willow's wrath as she grows more powerful by the day. Its almost as if Willow isn't there any more attacking her friends nearly killing them and threatens to turn Dawn back into the key. It seems the more evil she becomes the scarier she looks as her skin becomes white and her face veiny and even mockerying in her voice instead of the compassion we're used to. I know Willow was sad yet she avenged Tara's death and now power hungry as she target's innocents or mess with free will. Another fascinating tribute is Willow hates the way she was embracing her new personality as no one will love her and feeling her world is shattered with no one left to pick up the pieces.
One good thing to come out of it is Anya has pledged her allegiance back to the scoobies putting aside her hate to use her powers in saving Jonathan & Andrew from prison or leading Buffy to Warren before Willow can kill him. It allows time for Xander & Anya to talk out their problems instead of running away from them. It still hurts they don't get back together yet its a step in the right direction as they try and find a way to help their misguided friend.
One good thing to come out of it is Anya has pledged her allegiance back to the scoobies putting aside her hate to use her powers in saving Jonathan & Andrew from prison or leading Buffy to Warren before Willow can kill him. It allows time for Xander & Anya to talk out their problems instead of running away from them. It still hurts they don't get back together yet its a step in the right direction as they try and find a way to help their misguided friend.