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The First makes its initial appearance in the series as a " monster of the week " that Angel must face in the episode " Amends ".

It tries to drive the vampire to kill Buffy by reminding him of his " true " nature ( Angelus ) and it sets about accomplishing this by appearing to him as some of his victims: Daniel, Margaret, Travis and Jenny Calendar.

It tells Angel that it is responsible for his return from Hell, a claim that remains unconfirmed, and that Angel can end his sufferings by turning evil again.

Angel chooses to kill himself using the sunrise instead.

Even though Angel's dusting is not a part of the ideal plan ( elimination of the Slayer ), the First does not mind because a powerful blow to the forces of Good would still be dealt ( elimination of the Shanshu Prophecy candidate ).