THE DOCTOR ARRIVES

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Chapter 1

Dr. Lydia Gordon was very happy to finally be back in the big apple. She had not been back since she was six and orphaned by the deaths of her parents. Here she was again in the city of her birth now at the good old age of twenty-six with her girls. The girls. They sat in the stretch limo amazed by what they saw from the windows. Even baby Lanie sat giggling happily in her lap and cooing as she watched her big sister Ebbie and older cousin Sandy gawk out of the windows and laugh at the enormity of this city.

This was not the small fishing village that they had just left in Japan. Lydia still saw Kai's smiling face as he handed her the box for the Manhattan clan leader. She was grinning thinking about how her life seemed so full and happy. She had even broken the armor of their very quiet driver one Owen Burnett.

He had been expecting a tall woman with long curly brown hair but Lydia had cut her hair down to a pixie cut with big bangs and it was now back to it's natural black color that Kai's mate had stated rivaled the night sky over Ishamora. The unflappable Mr. Burnett was even more struck when she with out her heels on was just tall enough to reach his nose and her niece Sandy stood quite a bit taller then she meeting Mr. Burnett eye to eye. Sandy laughing said to him.

"I maybe quite tall for my age but by US law I'm still a kid. I'll be eighteen in about eleven months."

Mr. Burnett had looked long and hard at Lydia. It seemed to her that his hard blue eyes had lit up as he did so. Making Lydia and Sandy stare at one another and mouth

"What?" Then as quick as a heartbeat he'd regained his composure. Escorting them to the limo insisting upon handling all their luggage himself. He did so rather swiftly despite the stone hand. Lydia had been forewarned about that via the e-mails that Lexington sent to the young gargoyle Ashinoa with Kai's clan.

Now here she was heading for an extremely large and huge building into which there limo went silently swallowed whole by the buildings under ground parking garage. This one was no doubt private because before they were even parked, a team of men came and removed the luggage. Lydia was taken with the girls to some state of the art elevator that moved very fast to the castle on top. Sandy's face showed her amazement as the rest of the Eyrie building was by passed at what felt like supersonic speed. The doctor and her charges were brought to the castle's quarters where Mr. and Mrs. Xanatos stood with baby Alex waiting to greet them as they exited the elevator.

Owen stood silently and watched as the Xanatos family greeted the Gordon family. He noted that Alex and Lanie both were oohhed and aahed over as were Sandy and nine year old Ebbie. Those two were both quite taken with the castle. Owen stood steadfast and was kicking himself inwardly for his momentary lapse when he'd first seen doctor Gordon. She looked far younger then her photographs. She no longer wore her hair long and curly or even Brown colored for that matter. He was really stumped because she was short, about Puck's natural height he thought. But what had shocked him into his momentary lapse was how much she looked like a child of Oberon's.

Her face wasn't alien in appearance but soft and youthful. She looked no older then sixteen with the hair and her eyes. They had appeared darker in the sunlight that was shining on her at the airport lounge where the girls were watching some video show and singing along to the music. They had made quite a family picture, Owen thought. They seemed to ooze family love and contentment. He looked at baby Lanie as she and young Master Alex stood a bit wobbly holding on to their guardian's legs. They too looked at him as if asking him did he not feel it too this peace that washed over you when Dr. Gordon and her little family were near you.

Mr. Xanatos seemed more relaxed and Fox was nearly purring. Owen noted the effect this young doctor had on the little family. He knew he sensed no Fae magic about her but he also knew that he felt something. He was not sure what it was but he would find out. But before he could excuse himself from this little group, a pair of short stubby hands held tightly to his pants leg and giggled up at him. This got the attention of all assembled.

"Well Owen, it seems you have an admirer." Xanatos was smirking as he said this. Fox threw him a 'Now David.' Look and Lydia just laughed.

"I apologize Mr. Burnett. Lanie has a habit of latching on to anyone she likes." Owen waved his hand and bent down to pick up the baby girl.

"Not a problem, I am also the nurse maid for Master Alex at times." Fox and David grinned.

"You will find Mr. Burnett is a man of many talents and in dispensable in this home and my office." Lydie smiled at Owen as Lanie cooed in his ear, played with his jacket collar and rested her head on his shoulder.

"I think she needs her nap now." Sandy spoke up as she watched Ebbie trying to cover a yawn.

"I'm not sleepy." Ebbie spoke too swiftly.

"Right…. and I'm Michael Jordan's sister." Lydia stated as she turned to the Xanatos'.

"I think it's time for some naps all around, the gargoyles won't awaken for another four hours."

"Precisely." Xanatos answered.

"Please allow Owen to show you to your rooms."

"Thank you." Lydia and Sandy both replied and giggled as they looked at each other. Ebbie was leaning on her cousin who helped walk her towards the apartments that were waiting for them.

Fox turned to her husband who now had Alex in his arms, he too was getting sleepy.

"I think I'm going to enjoy having them here."

"I know you will my dear now our home will have more ladies in it besides you, Angela and detective Maza… Not to mention more estrogen and less testosterone." Fox punched David playfully on his shoulder as they headed towards their private suite and Alex's nursery.

Lydia put Lanie down into the crib that had already been set up in the room right next to hers. She had an adjoining door. Sandy and Ebbie were in their rooms. All the rooms were connected via a large common room, which could serve as a living room. The doctor noted that a small area of her large bedroom was set aside for her desk and workstation.

All of their luggage had been unpacked. The few possessions which they owned were already set up in this large and very well decorated 'apartment'. Fox had set up everything for them. The apartment even had a small area with full kitchen so that Lanie's bottles could be heated up without a long trek to the large kitchen. Even meals could be prepared if the family wanted to eat in private.

'The Xanatos family thinks of everything.' Lydia thought as she had a quick shower. Soon she was lying on sheets that could only be Egyptian cotton. They felt like heaven next to her skin. Before she passed out she peered in on Sandy and Ebbie who were both fast asleep as was Lanie. Lydia smiled as she laid down on the bed and set her clock alarm. Sleep soon claimed her.

The gargoyles awoke as the last rays of sunshine left the sky. Goliath felt the shards of stone fly off his skin. He inhaled the scent of his beloved Elisa and knew she was near. As he turned to greet her he heard her laughter. The large gargoyle turned to see not only his love but also another young woman with Fox Xanatos leaning up against the walls of his tower. They were waving as he approached. The first thing he did was greet Elisa with a swift hug and soft kiss. Fox and the young woman smiled at one another as Goliath then excused himself as introductions were made. Soon they were on the lower parapets with the rest of the clan.

Two young girls were among them, both not at all afraid of the gargoyles and smiling easily with his clan. The clan leader was at first stunned to learn that this was The Dr. Gordon and two of her young charges that Xanatos had spoken of. The youngest was with Xanatos himself and young master Alex. Who having discovered his Fathers vast office months earlier was not yearning to leave. That is until he and Lanie had explored all the hidden places that Alex had now made into his private domain; like his fathers former liquor cabinet where Alexander would crawl into, to play.

The age of the doctor even stunned Hudson who remarked that the Lass looks far too young to be a medical doctor. Elisa he noticed, and Fox as well, even Angela, seemed to have an easy rapport with Dr. Gordon. Goliath noted she was not at all apprehensive to him or the clan. Matt Bluestone called Elisa on her communicator shortly after the whole group met. Soon Goliath, Brooklyn, Broadway and Angela were leaving to go on patrol. As they left he noted that Dr. Gordon and Lexington were deep in discussion and Owen Burnett stood right by them talking also.

As soon as Goliath had hugged Elisa and told her he would be flying over she and Matt tonight along with Brooklyn. He'd caught Hudson throw a smile towards Dr. Gordon who whispered something to him then they both looked at Goliath. He would speak to Elisa after tonight's patrols. He felt as if the clan would be in for some changes but he did not know why.

Elisa and Matt drove towards the docks, as the Fairlane came to warehouse number 82. Elisa cut the engine. She listened as she heard the faint rushing of wings overhead.

"Good the guys are here." She spoke to Bluestone who nodded.

They left the car and walked silently towards the back of the old warehouse that sat on the dock. It looked rundown. But for the last four weeks word on the street was that this was the spot that a stolen shipment of guns were being sold to every street punk who worked the west side. Eliza spoke softly into her communicator.

"Goliath are you and Brooklyn in position?"

"Yes." Was his deep resounding reply. Elisa grinned at Matt as he moved slowly to the front entryway and Eliza covered the back. They both mouthed 'One. Two …Three' and at that they burst open the doors with guns out, shocking the three young guys eating sandwiches and drinking beers. They scrambled to grab their weapons. Before they could Goliath and Brooklyn flew in at lighting speed towards them. Broadway and Angela quietly took case after case of the 60 crates of guns out the side window into the unmarked police van that Matt had parked there earlier on tonight. The plan for tonight had taken two weeks of casing the warehouse.

The plan was done quite well and soon the bust was over, the punks were tied up with loose wiring and some handcuffs. Elisa told the guys to scatter so that the uniforms could come in and take over. Officer Morgan of course was first on the screen with his partner.

"Well I see our guardian angels have struck again." Elisa and Matt played dumb.

"Like you two could have loaded all those crates into that van by yourselves?" Elisa and Matt both coughed. Looking at Morgan with puppy dog eyes.

"Are you saying we couldn't do this?" Matt chimed in.

"Ahhh Morgan My male ego is shattered by your insult."

"Right detectives, you two piled in crates weighing sixty pounds each in less then two hours." Elisa spoke up.

"We never said we did."

"So how then?" Morgan asked.

"Houdini!" Matt yelled.

"What?" Morgan laughed.

"Hey he never gave away his secrets and neither will we."

"Go home detectives." That was enough for Morgan. As they headed back to her car Matt spoke up.

"I think he's getting wise to us."

"Do you really think so Matt?" Elisa laughed batting her eyelashes. She started up the car as Matt spoke up.

"So what's Dr. Gordon like?" Elisa grinned.

"She seems nice and for real. No pretense not some uptight Harvard grad. But a down to earth person who loves her family and it shows." Matt nodded.

"Sounds promising."

"Hey Bluestone don 't get any ideas. Your track record with the ladies is not great."

"Hey. That's not all my fault, besides one failed marriage and three bad relationships does not define anyone."

"Oh yes it does." Elisa said. "It defines you."

"Funny Maza. Just because you found your one and only don't pigeon hole those of us still looking as unworthy."

"Come on Matt, are you honestly looking or is it you just want a good time for a short while?' Matt looked out the window.

"To be honest. I don't know."

Elisa got quiet for the rest of the ride and realized finding your soul mate is not as easy as people though. After all hers had been asleep for over a thousand years and he wasn't even human.

Back at the castle. Lydia was putting Lanie down for the night. The funny thing Lexington noted was that Alexander had fallen asleep as well. Sandy in the mean time was hard at work on her laptop making sure she got done her assignments for the computer college course she was taking. Now that she was back in the states she would be looking at colleges to attend. She was very much like her cousin in graduating ahead of her peers by several years but unlike Lydia; Sandy's pursuit was more artistic with some medical interest as well.

Owen had been updating both Lydia and Lexington on the new computer systems that Xanatos had upgraded throughout the castle. They even had a screen hook up with this new form of television called Flat screen which even Hudson had gasped at. Amazed that something so thin could project such clear and clean pictures. The first scene they saw was that of Ishamora where a smiling Kia and his mate greeted them.

Xanatos had entered as if on clue and had apologized that goliath and the other clan members were not back yet but would be back shortly. Lydia, Kia and his mate took the time to catch up. Lexington sat nearby awaiting his chance to see Ashinoa until Lydia gave Kia a wink. Then Ashinoa was brought forth to speak to Lex privately until Goliath and the others returned.

Just a half an hour later they arrived. Elisa had Matt drive her car as Goliath had waited for her in the half done clock tower and flew her around the night sky a bit before they arrived after Broadway and Angela. Matt came in all excited only to be disappointed, Dr. Gordon had been called on her land line by an old friend who had to speak to her urgently. The Box that Kia had given her for Goliath laid on the large circular table in the media room. Xanatos had brought it shortly after hearing about King Arthur. The table was large enough to accommodate all of the castle's residents and then some.

The clan leader was touched that Kia had sent a gift to him. Kia's shy mate corrected that it was for both him and Elisa, who managed to say a heartfelt thank you that the Japanese gargoyles had even thought of her. When the box was opened all assembled smiled. Inside were two Kimonos' that matched in a light lavender shade; one was no doubt for Goliath and the other for Elisa. But then Kia broke in

"We did not forget your graceful daughter Angela as well." Underneath was a blue azure Kimono that had beautiful scenes of a small fishing village on it. Then there was a smaller box was inside. Elisa picked it up her hand tingled. Kia's mate spoke up.

"Please forgive my ruddiness but I need to speak to Elisa-san alone." Sandy came in with Fox and announced as if on clue that there were some fresh snacks in the kitchen for any hungry warriors. Even Bluestone jumped up and took off after Broadway. Both making a quick goodbye to the Japanese leader and his mate. Lex had already made his goodbyes and was on line on his lap computer to Ashinoa. Goliath looked at Elisa who gave him a bright smile and rumbled his Farwell to Kia and his mate.

Kia excused himself as well from Elisa, who as the Japan leader's mate told her opened the box. Inside was a small silver ring just big enough to fit Elisa's pinky finger. In the center of the ring was a bright green jewel, not emerald but unlike any jewel Elisa had ever seen.

"This ring Elisa-san.." Oshy began.

"Is a little bit of magic that was left by our late elder, she too had a human mate and with this ring she believed it was how they were able to have their children." Elisa felt her jaw drop on the table. Her knees went weak and she sink slowly down into one of the oversized chairs Xanatos had especially made for the castles Clan.

"I don't know what to say." Elisa spoke although her voice was very small even to her own ears. Oshy smiled.

"Don't be so amazed Elisa-san. Even though you and Goliath were not acknowledging your feelings when you were last here, most of our human clan knew you were destined to be together." Elisa felt her cheeks flush. She tried to word what she couldn't quite say.

"Do not explain to me that you two have not yet mated." Elisa looked stunned.

"I know how formal gargoyle courting can be but when you do and if you would like children then know that this ring will aid you." Elisa whispered.

"But how can you be so sure this ring would aid us in having children?" Oshy smiled.

"Just look closer at me." Elisa gasped as she noted that when in Japan Kia's mate had not been seen much by them. Now she looked at the human looking green eyes and the features which were not so gargoyle looking when you looked closely. Oshy held up her hands. Elisa gasped out loud. They were five fingered hands and not really talons at all.

"My mother said that I took much of my fathers features but I do have wings and a tall." Elisa was dumbstruck.

In the kitchen Bluestone met Sandy. Ebbie had gone to sleep and Lydia was on that urgent call. Goliath, even though he was enjoying the nachos and Quesada's that Sandy and Fox had made kept stealing glances at the kitchen doors. Fox nudged Xanatos.

"Take his mind off of Elisa would you." She whispered between bites.

"Of course my dear." David smiled engagingly at Goliath who glared at him as if asking

"What?"

"So Goliath what are your plans after the formal courting of the detective." Every one in the kitchen stopped chewing.

Brooklyn looked at Lexington who looked at Broadway who looked at Angela, who then looked at Bluestone, who looked at Hudson as he and Bronx stared at Sandy who asked out loud.

"Yeah, that's a good question you two getting married or what?" Fox smacked her forehead and everyone else groaned.

"What?" Sandy moaned. "It's a question? Yes or No. I don't get it?" She looked at them all and sighed.

"You people are not teenager friendly."

Brooklyn broke out in a loud laugh, which soon spread to all at the table as the doors to the kitchen opened. In walked Elisa. She slid silently next to Goliath. Before any one could speak in came Owen with Lydia behind him.

"Mr. Xanatos we have a situation." Owen and Lydia both looked upset. The light mood was gone. Fox spoke up before David could.

"Lydia are you alright?"

"No. I need to borrow Owen and the car. Could you watch the girls for about an hour? We'll be right back." David gave Owen a look that Owen answered wordlessly. David nodded.

"No problem doctor We'll see you both later."

"Thank you." Was all Lydia got out as Owen held the door for her. They were headed for the elevator doors.

Hudson looked at Sandy.

"Lass is there anything we need to know?" Sandy was less upset.

"No. It's no doubt the same problem we had in France and then in Germany. Japan was great. No problem there." Goliath and Xanatos both spoke up.

"What problem?" Sandy put down her nacho.

"Cecilia St. Nicholas."

Everyone at the table looked puzzled.

"The socialite?' Bluestone asked. Sandy took a sip of her soda.

"Yep." she replied as all heads stared at her.

"Ohh. You want an explanation."

"Yeassh.." Brooklyn slurred and then added. "You really are book smart."

"Keep talking Red Devil." Sandy snapped back as bluestone and the rest smirked and giggled.

"Look Celery and my cousin were raised together by Mrs. Hortense Malvina St. Nicholas, you know the dragon lady of Wall Street." Elisa moaned.

"Who can forget her she chewed me out when I was a rookie assigned to her building down on Hester Street and accidentally tripped her driver as he carried her bags to her floor. I was there as a special escort when the bomb threats against her were happening."

"Bomb threats!" Broadway yipped. Sandy laughed.

"Yeah the dragon lady inspires all sorts of hatred. Celery can't deal with her at times and then goes running off to all parts of the world just to breathe as she puts it." Bluestone who was slouched down in his seat sat up.

"So what's the urgent matter with this Celery anyway?" Sandy shuck her head.

"Nothing really it's just that when she breathes she tends to inhale a lot of alcoholic and that gets her into a lot of trouble. Really bad trouble where Lydia has to step in and help her." Elisa was curious.

"Like what kinds of trouble?"

"Oh no." Sandy smirked.

"You're a detective and I'm a minor who's going to bed and you all just have to get Lydia to tell you when she gets back. I know where my bread is buttered."

She got up and placed her dishes in the sink. As she headed for the door she curtsied and said a sweet.

"Good night all" as she left the room. Elisa looked at Goliath.

"She's almost like Beth but knows how to keep her mouth shut for the good stuff." Goliath cringed when Elisa mentioned Beth. She had a habit of always asking too many questions and giving too many answers when not even asked. Fox looked disappointed and then perked up as she eyed her husband. Xanatos caught her look. He spoke as he too got up and cleared his plate and drink from the table

"Don't even think of it my dear. Ms. St Nicholas is a board member on Xanatos Inc. and I will not dig up any dirt on her only child for you and the detective to ponder." He walked towards the doors and turned to all as he said.

"Good night." Fox looked at Elisa and pouted.

"Some times David is just no fun." Hudson laughed as the trio got up and put their dishes into the dishwasher and the remaining leftovers in the large fridge. Bluestone smiled.

"Man Are you guys well trained. It took my mom twenty one years to teach me how to use the dish washer." Elisa smirked.

"As if you had no clue"

"I didn't. Scout's honor." Elisa shook her head.

"You were never in the scouts Matt." Matt grinned.

"Oh yeah that's right." He looked at his watch

"It's late I have to go home. I may have the day off but I still have paper work I have to finish." Elisa looked downcast.

"Great you had to remind me. Some paperless office we work in." She lamented. She looked up at Goliath and gave him a slow kiss on his lips.

"We'll talk tomorrow night." Goliath smiled and hugged her close.

"Yes we shall, but for now…" he lifted Elisa up into his arms.

"Bluestone may drive your car home to pick you up tomorrow." Elisa was about to protest but goliath was already out on the parapets and leaping off the castle in flight. Angela grinned.

"It seems my father has not forgotten how to sweep a girl off her feet." Matt laughed.

"Boy some days I wish I had wings." Brooklyn cut in

"Matt. I've seen you drive stick to the ground." Bluestone glared at him as everyone else laughed.

Goliath set Elisa down right outside her apartment windows. She turned to embrace him and soon found herself just being held. She reluctantly kissed him goodnight.

"Until tomorrow my love." Elisa grinned she loved it every time he spoke to her more as his mate then a clan member.

"Until tomorrow, my Goliath." Elisa murmured back. She kissed him long and hard and heard the whishing of his tail. That always meant that he was excited. 'Oh God I hope that when we're officially mates this little ring will help us to have children.' Elisa thought as Goliath released her from his embrace. He helped her into her apartment before gliding off towards the Eyrie building. Elisa fingered the little ring on her pinky finger. Cagney rubbed up against her leg.

"All right cat I'll get your dinner." She headed towards the kitchen and got Cagney his dinner and bowel of water. Then she headed for her bedroom removing her shoes and clothing. Elisa looked at her jewelry box and opened it. She found the silver chain that Beth had given her last Christmas for a heart locket that Elisa had but didn't dare wear because inside was a picture of a very happy Goliath. She'd taken it one night at the old clock tower.

Brooklyn had told some very funny joke that had Hudson laugh so hard he fell out of his chair. Goliath had tried to suppress his mirth after seeing that Hudson was alright but then he laughed senseless. Angela and Lexington had started to giggle and Elisa had just happened to have her pocket camera. She snapped the shot before Goliath knew what the sound was.

Here was a rare picture of a happy laughing out loud Goliath. Elisa just had to have this rarest of the rare, a photo of him. She pulled out a small box from her top dresser draw and placed her gold earrings in the jewelry box. Placing the locket and the small ring now on the chain into the hideaway in her bedroom's brick wall just behind her bed. Elisa signed deeply as she removed all of her clothes and headed for the bathroom.