Great chappie!  I really liked that Darla gave Almerta a heads up about how she can get her revenge on Angelus.  & I thought Darla having permission to turn humans in Spike's compound was a nice touch.  Just one more way that shows how out of touch w/ Spike's power, Angelus really is.  & the dragons sound adorable! Can't wait to find out more about them...especially since they imprinted w/ the kids & are talking to them pre-birth.  I also liked seeing Spike's fatherly side, both reprimanding the kids & recognizing a good font of information.  Oh & I thought it was kinda perfect that Dalton was the first to test out the Gem of Amara...hope he isn't chosen for the "stake" test! LOL  Hope we get to find out in more detail about how the Slayers & Watchers of the New Council became entrenched w/ Spike. (Besides Buffy, since she was already his slave when she became the Slayer.)  If it isn't planned for this story, perhaps a one-shot side story? :D  I'm greedy, I know.

wonderful, as always, loved every word....