This is very bad with the children gone. I wonder what the kidnappers need the witch for - only to find out if the children are human or to hurt them?
Everybody is hurt...

Author's Response: Yeah...the poor kids are always gonna have it rough with a slayer for a mom!

“You know,” Buffy whispered flatly, “when you were a vampire, you’d already be hot on their trail.” She stood up, dusting pants off. “I miss that.”
Now that was a bit nasty of Buffy... I hope she hasn't encouraged Spike to go and get himself turned again.

Because of the use of magic and portals my prime suspect has now shifted from Xander back to the Council...

Author's Response: Thanks All4Spike! I needed to get a Buffy jab in there, and I figured I'd put that in there. She's freaked out, thinking she's never going to see her kids again, so I guess Spike can't hold it against her for too long.

Buffy is going to kill riely and lord please don"t let spike get turned. And i know it"s your story but can we please not have another Connor episode. let them get them back still babies. i hated that about Angel that when he got Connor back he was grown. ok i"m thru venting look forward to more.

Author's Response: Thanks Nichole! I'll reveal who it is in an upcoming chapter, and I'm going back and forth on the babies. I have a plan in mind, but at the same time, I'm not reallllly sure about it, so there are some things...well, we'll see. Anyhoo, thanks again!