While slaying the 'zompires' that have taken over a small California town, Buffy and her pals are shocked to discover a new form of vampire: harder to kill, able to transform and walk in the light of day - just like Dracula. As if that weren't enough, the rules of magic are being entirely re-written before their eyes. While the crew attempts to find out exactly what this means and restore the status quo, Xander is the victim of a haunting as his relationship with Dawn crumbles.