"Boy this is heavy."
Elisa enter her apartment carrying 12 bags filled with food and medical supplies. She kick the door close and made her way to the kitchen table. Dropping everything on the table, Elisa wipe the bit of sweat she got her carrying the bags.
"What a workout. If I do this every day, I wouldn't need to go to the gym." Elisa chuckled at the thought of her being all buff up due to carrying grocery bag. She took out all the food and medical supplies she bought for her friends the gargoyles. The foods, of course, they need to survive but the medical supplies…. well that was a different story. The gargoyles had the ability to heal themselves however, this ability can only occur at sunrise during their stone sleep. If any of them get injured beforehand that's where the medical supplies came to play. Elisa didn't want them to run out during a crucial situation.
'Especially if we have a repeat of last night.' Elisa deeply sigh remembering the event that unfolded.
Flashback
Elisa smiled as she felt the breeze ran through her hair. The clouds beneath her feet. She was high up in the air, in the arms of a certain gargoyle leader. Broadway, Lex and Brooklyn invited Elisa on patrol the night before and of course she excepted the invitation. She always enjoyed hanging around them, especially Goliath. For the past few months things between her and Goliath began to change. Feelings beyond friendship started to emerge as the two became close. Ever since the incident with Puck and the mirror Elisa feelings for Goliath have plaque her mind. Deep down she knew her love for the clan leader was true, but she knew they couldn't be together.
'No matter how much I want to…even if it's for a moment.'
Elisa look up at the Goliath, who's arms she was in. She smiled noticing him staring at her again, something he's been doing for quite some time. At least the times she caught him. A tint of pink color her cheek as Elisa gave him a wink. Goliath blushed, knowing he got caught staring again. But he quickly recover and smile in return.
The clan and Elisa continue with patrol. The streets were quiet, and it seemed as though it would be a slow night. After an hour or so Goliath decided to cut their night short.
"It seems everything is well tonight. Why don't we call it a night and enjoy the rest of the evening at the clock tower?" Goliath said.
"All right!" The trio high-five each other, excited about returning to their home. Elisa giggled at their excitement. Hudson shook his head in amusement.
"Elisa would you like me to take you home?" Goliath ask, 'Please say no.'
She shook her head, "Nah, it's ok. Besides I like spending time with you…. I mean with you guys."
Goliath smile, "And we enjoy your company." Elisa return the smile. However, their small moment was interrupted by a laser beam shooting at them.
"What was that?" Hudson questioned. Suddenly another beam was shot but barely missed them.
"Look over there!" Lex shouted. The gang turn to see Macbeth flying in his hover scooter, shooting his laser gun at them.
"Doesn't he have better things to do besides killing us!" Brooklyn shouted while trying to dodge one of the beams.
"I doubt it!" Broadway replied.
"Thought you seen the last of me, have you?!" Macbeth said continuing his assault of the clan and Elisa. They tried to get away, but Macbeth was persistence on taking down the clan.
"I have an idea." Brooklyn said. He quickly broke away from the group, hoping to counter attack Macbeth from behind. However, Macbeth was cunning. He knew what Brooklyn was attempting to do, so Macbeth switch his attacks on Brooklyn. Barely missing the laser beams shooting at him, Brooklyn rejoin the group.
"Oh, that went well." Lex sarcastically said.
"What do we do now?" Broadway ask while dodging another laser beam. Goliath knew the situation was getting dangerous, especially with Elisa in his arms.
"Everyone listen up we must separate. Macbeth won't be able to attack all of us at once. Get back to the clock tower as quickly as possible." They understood what needed to be done. Everyone quickly separated into different directions. Goliath secured Elisa in his arms before diving towards two small buildings. Gliding through different buildings, different alleyways bring distance between them and Macbeth. After a few minutes Goliath slow his gliding a bit. Elisa look around and there was no sight of Macbeth.
"Looks like we lost him, Big Guy." She said.
Goliath agreed, "It would appear so. I just hope the others were as lucky. Let's quickly head back to the tower." Goliath maneuvered his wings to glide his way back to the tower. Just as they were about to reach the clocktower the two were blitz by Macbeth.
"You won't get away from me!" He yelled. He aimed his gun at the right position and…
"AHH!" Goliath was hit…. badly. The laser beam struck his right shoulder and his upper back, causing him and Elisa to plummet to the ground.
"Yes, I have you now!"
Goliath had to act quickly. He spotted the park and knew what he had to do. With the strength he had left, Goliath gain some control and headed towards the park. He flew lower towards the forest area of the park, using the trees as coverage. Goliath and Elisa crash landed hard causing Elisa to roll a few feet away from Goliath.
"Elisa!" Goliath swiftly got up and cover Elisa with his body so that Macbeth couldn't see her bright red jacket. He knew Macbeth wouldn't be able to because of the dense forest area Goliath pick but he didn't want to take that chance. The two could hear the sound of Macbeth's hover scooter flying by. The sound circle around them for what felt like an eternity. However, once they heard Macbeth curse to himself, and the sound of the hover scooter became distant they knew they were in the clear.
Goliath lifted himself and Elisa up, "Elisa, are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm fine. My butts going to be sore from that landing but other than that I'm fine ha-ha."
"I'm sor—ah!" Goliath collapse to his knees in pain. His hand grab his right shoulder where he was shot.
"Goliath!" Elisa quickly went to his side, "Don't stain yourself."
"It's alright, Elisa." Goliath slowly got up to his feet with Elisa's help. However, it didn't last long as the pain became too much for his body to handle. Once again Goliath collapse to his knees.
"Sit still, Big Guy. I need to take a look at your wounds." Elisa made her way behind Goliath. A small gasp escaped her lips as she saw how bad his wounds were. "This isn't good, Goliath. It looks like that laser beam really did some damage. Your shoulder and upper back are scorched. You won't be able to glide us back to the tower."
Elisa reached into her pocket and grab her communicator. She turned it on, hoping someone will answer, "Hello anyone there? Guys?"
Thankfully someone answered, "Elisa! This is Lex. Are you ok?"
"I'm fine but Goliath's hurt. He's not able to glide on his own. I need you to send Hudson and Broadway to the dense part of the park."
"Alright, I'll send them over right now. Over and out"
"Thanks Lex." Elisa turn off her communicator, "Hudson and Broadway are on their way."
Once again Goliath slowly stood up. Goliath wobble a bit, trying to stand still. Elisa quickly move to his side letting him use her to steady himself on his feet.
"Thank you, Elisa."
"Goliath, you should sit back down. I know your in pain." She said.
"I'm fine Elisa the pain isn't as bad as before. I should be alright once the sun rises." Suddenly a surge of pain hit him. Goliath closed his eyes and clutch his fists waiting for the pain to subside. Elisa could see how much pain he was in.
Few moments later the pain died down. He look at Elisa and could see the concern in her eyes. Goliath smile to ease her concern, "Don't worry about me, Elisa. This pain is nothing. I'm more concern about you. Are you still in pain? Does your umm…...bottom still hurt."
"My umm butt is fine Big Guy." Elisa chuckled and shook her head, "He-he how is it that you're the one that's hurting and your worried about me."
"I'm always worried when it comes to you. You're very important to me." Goliath said.
Elisa blush, 'He's never been this open with me before.'
"Goliath—" Before she could say anything a voice caught their attention.
"Elisa! Goliath!" Broadway called to them. They landed next to them.
"Are ye two alright?" Hudson asked.
"I'm fine but Goliath's hurt. Macbeth shot him with his laser gun. We need to take him to the clock tower so we can give him medical attention." Elisa said.
"Good idea, lass." Hudson went to Goliath's side and let him lend on him. He helped him climb up a tall tree, just enough so they can get some air to glide. Broadway picked Elisa up and climb the tree as well. With Hudson's supportive arm around Goliath, they jump off from the tree and glided home. Broadway and Elisa follow suit.
They reach the clock tower where Lex, Brooklyn and Bronx were waiting for them. Once they landed Elisa quickly made his way inside. Hudson help Goliath settle down into the ground. Goliath decided it was best to sit.
"Goliath, are you alright?" Brooklyn asked.
"I'll be fine. It's nothing too serious." Goliath ensured the others. He heard footsteps coming towards them. To his surprise he saw Elisa with nothing but a bowl of hot water and some towels.
Elisa saw the look Goliath had and smile sympathetically, "I'm sorry Big Guy but it looks like we're out of medical supplies."
"It's alright, Elisa. Once the sun rises stone sleep will rejuvenate me. I'll be good as new tomorrow night." Goliath grab his shoulder wincing at the pain. Hudson and the others could see the damage the laser has done to their leader and how much pain he was in. Elisa could see how worried they were. Not wanting them to think the worst of Goliath Elisa decided to take charge.
"You're right, you're going be just fine. Guess I was just overreacting." She turn to the others, "Guys, why don't you go inside and relax a bit. Goliath and I will stay out here. It'll be easier for him, so he doesn't have to move as much."
"You sure?" Lex asked.
"Definitely. Go on enjoy yourself."
"The lass is right. We can't do anything for Goliath except wait for sunrise. Besides, Elisa will be with him if anything happens." Hudson said, knowing very well the reason why Elisa said what she said.
"Alright." The trio and Bronx made their way back inside their home. Hudson smile and patted Elisa's shoulder before leaving the two alone.
Elisa didn't say a word as she kneel behind Goliath. She dipped the towel into the bowl of hot water. She rinse out some of the water and gently started cleaning his wounds. Goliath groan in pain.
"I'm sorry. I know it hurts but cleaning the wounds will help ease the pain a bit." She dipped the towel once again and clean his back wound. Goliath wanted to groan but held it in. All throughout the process Goliath kept his emotions in check. He didn't want to show Elisa how much he really was hurting. Elisa could sense how much he wanted to show his emotions.
"I know you're trying to be strong but it's ok. It's just us. You don't have to brave for me. Even Batman shows his weakness once in a while."
"Who's Batman?"
Elisa chuckled, "I'll tell you about him someday. But what I can tell you is that you and he are a lot alike.
"Is that a good thing?" He asked.
"To me it is." They stayed quiet well Elisa finished cleaning the rest of the wounds. After a few minutes Elisa place the towels down. "Alright, I clean as much as I could. How do you feel?"
Goliath move around a bit; the pain was there but it wasn't as bad. He turn to face Elisa, "It's better than before. Thank you, Elisa."
"I'm glad I could help." Just as she was about to get up Goliath place his hands on her shoulders.
"What's wrong?"
Goliath didn't say anything, because he knew action spoke louder than words. He lean closer to Elisa, closing the gap between the two. Elisa held her breath, knowing what Goliath was about to do. As he lean closer and closer her heart pounded out of her chest. Her lips open slightly wanting him to just kiss him already. Goliath must have read her mind as he close the gap between them with his lips. He knew this kiss would change everything, but he didn't care. All he wanted was to savor this moment with his love.
Elisa too, wanted to savor this moment. She wasn't sure whether or not she should stop Goliath but at the moment she didn't care. She wanted this but she was also afraid. Of what she wasn't sure. For what seem like an eternity they pulled away. The two stared into each other's eyes, wanting to see what the other was thinking.
"My Elisa." Goliath whispers. Elisa blush. Goliath would call her that whenever they were alone. It was special nickname he gave her.
"Goliath, I—" Elisa didn't know what to say. She was sorting out her feelings and emotions, but the words were jumble up in her head.
"Elisa—" Goliath wanted to say the right thing, but he wasn't sure what the right thing was. He wanted to tell her that everything was alright between them, but he knew what he did changed a lot in their relationship. They were getting closer and his attraction for her was growing but nothing prepare him for what he did. Suddenly they felt a small glimmer of light emerging in the horizon.
"The sun's raising. I better prepare for slumber." Goliath slowly got to his knees. Elisa took his arm and slowly help him to his feet. He smile, thanking her for all she did for him tonight. He wanted to say more however the others emerge from the clock tower. They took their position and bid Elisa goodnight. She wish them sweet dreams and promise them she'll be back that evening with supplies. The sun reach above the horizon as the gargoyles turned into stone.
"We've got a lot to talk about Big Guy." She sighed as she enter her room. After changing out of her clothes into something comfortable she lay in her bed. So many things were running in her head, but one thing was for sure, everything for then on out will be different between them. For Elisa she wasn't sure if it was a good or bad thing.