What a perfect metaphor for him! Surprised that the Council would send a female to capture Spike ensouled or not. Great chapter, thanks for the read.

Uh oh ... Travers is sending Lydia behind Giles. I hope that Giles finds Spike first and gets him away from the Council's grasp. Spike so doesn't need to be dealing with the Council poking, prodding, imprisoning and torturing him. Excellent update.

Very interesting premis! Looking forward to seeing how you develop this one.

Poor Spike - and good old Giles is doing himself proud with his concern! Great stuff!

alright and update! spike's thought were touching, i'm glad he didn't go ahead wih it cos spike is no coward. Angel trying to kill himself because of the first showed how weak he was and how weak his faith in his love was but spike is not like that. i really like this Panya. what's the council up to? i mean first they send Giles and then they send someone after him? can'y wait for Giles to meet Spike. What is Sharpei?

Thank you for the great update I really enjoyed this chapter, and I am looking forward to the next one. :)

travers is double dealing again. the tale has an interesting start. looking forward to many more updates. thanks for the read.

Very powerful chapter. I think I actually groaned when I got to the end. I loved the scene at Xander's grave. I look forward to any and all updates

I'm so glad that Spike's inner strength kicked in before he went through with doing something drastic. It's nice to find out that Buffy is worried about Spike. The Lydia situation definitely can't be of the good. I liked the Weeping Lion description of Spike, it fits him at the moment. Great chapter!

Oh, I was so afraid for a while, there.

Lydia on her way...hiss! I hope Giles doesn't trust her a lick. Better yet, that he and Spike can keep out of her reach. At least Giles knows full well not to trust the Council when it comes to Spike.

The boy playing with him, seeing if he knew the language..priceless. Giles would look so out of place there. But, he'll be seeing Spike soon. I hope he can help.

loving this so much...can't wait to see what happens when giles finds spike....and hope the council dont get them....this story has me hooked already :)