Damn!  The way it sounds, the Council sent people to kill off Giles and all of the people that were helping him to keep a lid on the Hellmouth? And, for some reason they are after Dawn too???

:D  I can't wait to find out who the Big Evil is who set this all up!!!  Because when Buffy finds out the shit is going to hit the fan!!!!  :D

(And I still don't know what a blood bond is???)  :(

good read, thank you. your opinion of american football players is noted. please do not condemn a sport for the antics of a few.

I'm so glad Joyce and Dawn were able to get away from the house safely, hopefully their luck will continue all the way to Giles'. Looks like tall dark and broody is in even more trouble. ;) Can't wait to find out how things play out. Wonderful update!

Shadow...fabulous, and the plot keeps moving! So excited to see what comes next!

Thank you for updating.  Still loving this story(despite football note..*Grins wider*).

Great chapter! :D