*Giggles* I sooooo knew Buffy/Kaia would get pregnant. I kinda had a feeling Buffy wouldn't want the pregnancy, but Kaia would regardless who the sperm donor was.
Angel is still acting cooky lmao! He's hilarious - he wants ice cream lol...

Wow knew it might be Tara or Spike never even considered it would be Dawn. So glad you went with Spike. Wonder if he will look the same or differently...Oh god I so love this update! I'm still worrying that Kaia is merging too much that she is becoming non existent. I was relieved that she said that much about the pregnancy.

Oh and I want more this is getting even juicier and god knows what Willow brought forth or what she is doing now. Love it as always and can't wait for another update!

Also had a thought...Isn't it funny how everyone in the clan still fears Kaia knowing she isn't a sharp tooth (hey I sound like Littlefoot!). I mean aren't they a bit overly judgemental and still after witnessing and seeing her walk in the son that she is still very much one of them? Oh that is just wrong! Update soon! Loved it! *Twirls Kitten*

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Author's Response: Oh I am so thrilled you loved this update. Once more I worried for no reason :) Kaia/Buffy are definitely in a difficult position, and Spike is on the way... but where or WHEN will he arrive, and will he recognize Buffy? Will he be able to convince Buffy to come home now that Kaia is pregnant? Will she keep the baby? so much more to tell!

Um....AAAAAARGHHH - don't accept to staying there you silly girl!! And Angel - well he was always a dopey sod anyway - great stuff

Author's Response: Thanks Andy :) sounds like you are enjoying! *gigglypurrs*

*gg* @ perky Angel.
So for Buffy it has been month? It's really time that the others get Buffy back, she is giving up (on being able to go home).

Author's Response: Thanks Cordykitten :) At least a month... maybe longer, and only a few days in Sunnydale have passed. Buffy is just accepting what has been thrown her way, don't forget, she wanted to get to Kaia... More answers in future chapters.

Well, perky Angel? Hope this does nothing to his soul. They have enough to deal with lol. Still hoping it's Spike that goes!!!!! Pretty please!!!!! That would be so interesting! Hmmm will it be the same way or will there body go through...Oh so many questions!
Me in regards to Willow - If I were Tara and finding she did yet another spell would finally walk away. I know way harsh but the reality is Tara deserves better and Willow may mean well, but ultimately her 'means well' will get them killed. She doesn't think and yet she is the smartest of them all. She desperately needs some teaching on control not magic. She also needs to learn to stop changing things to benefit her and let those around her live their own lives. She may not like it, but that doesn't mean Willow's creed is for everyone else. Ugh that pisses me off about her. It's not the magic she has a problem with it's trying to fix things to what she wants rather than what others what for themselves.
Funny how Angel was so damn perky. I'd be cracking up right along with Anya and Xander.
Another one who kinda pissed me off this chapter was Buffy. I get that she feels at home there and there have been no signs of her going back, but come on already. First she hasn't looked for anyway to get back herself. Second she should realize that she is somewhere different. Time will be different. She is not stupid. She is doing that accepting thing once again. It kinda pisses me off lol. Wow you have Buffy down really well.
What worries me and no it isn't a bad thing either is that Kaia felt they were becoming one person...What does that mean? I get that she is somehow linked to Buffy. I'm still hoping it is just a Slayer linkage...Don't get me wrong I love how much Kaia and Groma have accepted Buffy. Oh I can't wait for more kitten!

Love this update this really gets the reader *cough me* getting riled up at some stupidity and the emotional for those effected the most by 'badness'. Still luvin the Tara/Spike interaction! So tempted to beg you for dear life to make a T/S/B one shotter!!!!!
Hugs and smooches! *Twirls Kitten for awesome story* ;)

Author's Response: *giggles* Lissa, Angel isnt that perky! Willow needs guidance. Someone strong enough with enough love to look past her faults and see the real reason she's doing these things....Buffy, I dont think she's looked for a way to escape for several reasons. First, she didnt really come through a portal, and she is there because Kaia needed her, and still does. Maybe she doesnt feel her mission is complete? She has issues, that we know, and one of her greatest fears is not being there to save those she loves... Kaia... mysterious aint she?! You will have to wait! Portal will open in next chapter.. who will be chosen? and as far as T/B/S... I wouldnt rule it out!

Everyone's gathered at the house, just a matter of time now before one is chosen to go after Buffy *hopes it'll be Spike* heehee Though I wonder (if it is him) how he'll fare with his sunlight issues. As usual, I loved the scene between him and Tara. The way he offered to look after Willow, and that he understood Tara still loved her *sniffles*

I feel sad that Buffy is accepting that she might never get back to Sunnydale. But she does love Groma and Kaia, and they need and love her too. She's making the best of it and eating the damn lemons :P

I liked goofy Angel, and Fred saying the thing about her and portals not being mixy too lol Great chapter, babe! Keep 'em comin! :D *Smoochies*

Author's Response: Thanks, PB *hugs tight* this story is so much fun to share with you :) You got it, exactly what I want the reader to grasp so you get a gold star *puts on your forehead* more to come, I promise!

Hourak is just full of surprises.
I think being able to (allowed) to cry did Buffy good. So they are off to their new cave.. will these people leave them be?

A picnic?! haha, wonderful idea, and one i didn't see coming :) I want some Spike made pancakes, too. The meeting was defenetly worth the wait. And I knew the gift would be original, as it was. Loved it, loved it, loved it!!
A swirling blue orb, someone needing to ger Buffy? Spike, maybe?

Loved the chapter very much. So more please :)

Author's Response: Thanks Kirsty! Buffy being able show weakness, allowing herself to just let go is huge. Its something she would never permit herself to do at home... what does that say about her feelings towards each place? Who doesnt want some Spike pancakes?! more info on the orb coming up, I promise :)

Sorry it took me so long to read and review this, butI am now =D

I loved this chapter, you pinned the characterization for the oracles down so well, it was as if I was watching their fascination and amusement on the TV screen. I loved that you brought them pancakes *snickers at inside joke* and that they were different shapes and flavors. Very well done.

I'm sorry that Kaia was still not able to go into the clan, even though she was out in the sunlight and could have entered the cave despite what anyone said. But it's good that they are allowed to move to the other cave without anyone trying to stop them.

I hope things turn out well, it seems Buffy wants to go home more than she thinks she does, just hasn't realized it. Maybe whoever goes in to find her (I'm thinking it will probably be Spike) will be that friendly face she needs. I hope she returns home safely and without a hitch. I'm absolutely loving this story, and I can't wait to see what happns next!

Author's Response: OOH Chan! Long review :) I am so glad you enjoyed it! Pancakes WOOHOO! I surprised everyone! It is sad that the clan lives in fear, but it parallels RL... ppl fear the unknown or the different. She is strong, as is her support system. WITHOUT A HITCH? there must be a hitch! more to come, and I am just all blushy that you are enjoying so much *huggles major*

So Tara will trust Spike even more now that he has been vouched for by the Oracles, but will her staunch backing ensure the others accept him too? I wonder how much more time will have passed before they can rescue Buffy... and how will she separate from Kaia's body? Now then... will it be Tara or Spike who goes to fetch her? And what's Willow up to...?

Author's Response: Thanks for the review All4Spike! The Oracle meeting went very well. I will catch you up with Willow in the next chapter :P

I feel so bad for Groma and Buffy/Kaia, being banished like that. At least Buffy has the cave all ready for them to move into.

Loooved Tara's gift to the Oracles :D hehehe I don't think anyone would've guessed pancakes in a million years :P Tara did a great job preparing the gift and dealing with the Oracles! Loved how they mentioned Spike too :)

Cool chapter, hon! I can't for the next one! *plans to whip up her own Spike pancakes soon* heehee *smoochies*

Author's Response: Thanks for the beta and review PB! yeah, the cave turned out to be a fabulous idea. Times will be tuff I'm afraid. The pancakes.. was a fan-tab-u-lous idea for a gift, and the Oracles gave her exactly what she needed... without magic. *flicks Willow - SEE* Spike pancakes for everyone!

Write. Write more. Write more NOW!!!!

Author's Response: *giggles* Yes, master, I will write. Write more. Write more now....

I'm still here reading and loving it. I really can't wait until you post more. This is one of my favorite stories.

Author's Response: Thanks Blazing Fire *hugs tight* Its my favorite too! More to come, and thanks for being a loyal reader!

I'm glad that Hourak feels bad for banishing Groma, but Groma was very generous to still offer the clan her help. I liked Tara in this chappie, what was the gift.? At first I thought it was the picnic basket or cutlery. lol And Willow is still selfish and arrogant and scaryveiny. That nightmare was creepy, hopefully nothing will happen to any of the Scoobs.Stupid Willow. grrr

Loved it, can't wait for more. =) *hugs*

Author's Response: Thanks AMI, more to come :) Groma sees the good in everyone. She is loyal til the end, cuz she's cool like that. Hmm Cutlery... just wait til next chapter *giggles* Willow is n a path of destruction, just how bad it will be is up to her....

Well, I'm glad that Hourak is going to let Groma and Kaia/Buffy go and that he will still be friends with them. That is very nice.

At first, I thought that the gift Tara had for the Oracles was a picnic, and they were all 'Oh, pretty" over the forks, but then you said that the silver object was warm and smelled nice, so I thought maybe a silver candel holder with a sented candel inside? I'm so curious as to what the gift is, also what they have to say about Buffy. I hope they will show Tara the way to get her back safely.

Willow, Willow, Willow, bad girl. She is messing with forced beyond her power, and I fear that her nightmare will come true. I hope that isn't the case. I don't want any of the Scoobs, specially Buffy, Spike, Tara and Dawn to get hurt. I hope that Willow sees the error of her ways and stops messing with the dark arts.

Please please please update again soon, this story is getting so good so far! I love it!

*hugs and smoochies and lurve*

Author's Response: Thanks Chan for the R&R! Groma/Hourak.. both good people in tough situations, but handling it as gracefully as they can. Oracle gift guesses from my readers ... I have to giggle at my evilness *MWahahaa* The Oracles are pleased so far, I think they may be willing to help. Willow.. what can I say, shes in over her head. The consequences do not look good... Updating soon, I promise. *squishes*