Author's Note: I wrote this within an hour then typed it up and edited just for safe keeping. Thought I'd see if anyone was interested, so I'm posting up here. I might continue it if I find time and an idea. Please enjoy this short piece. R&R
A wave of wind flipped Elisa's coal colored hair over her shoulder as Goliath landed gracefully behind her. A smile creased her face as he came toward her. The moon light graced over his muscular form. The detective took a small step back to where her body leaned against Goliaths. The Gargoyle tensed in momentary surprised, but gradually let his large wings enclose both of them.
They stood in silence for many minutes that only seemed to pass by like seconds. In the warmth and presence of the mighty creature which stood behind her and being totally exhausted, Elisa began to drift off and surrender to sleep. Her body slumped against the lavender Gargoyle. Goliath wrapped an arm around the "sleeping beauty" to prevent her from falling. He smiled as he lifted her completely into his arms, her head gently rested against the side of his broad chest. For a few precious moments he only stood there, remembering when he had merely dreamed of such times.
Finally he took a step forward and spread his wings to their fullest, preparing to leave. The sound of someone clearing their throat stopped him in mid-motion.
"An' where do ya think yer going?" The familiar Scottish accent filtered through the air. Goliath turned slightly to see his mentor standing between two pillars with his hands on his hips and a half smile on his bearded face.
"I'll be back before dawn." Goliaths voice resonated deeply.
"Well, Ya darn well better be coming back by then or I'll drag ya back me self, and give ya a nice long lecture tomorrow…." The words faded away as the old Gargoyle turned away, and folded his wings a crossed his rugged shoulders. Goliath chuckled at the thought, then turned and leaped off into the cool night wind with Elisa still sleeping in his arms. The short glide seemed like mere seconds, but he enjoyed in none-the-less.
Finally arriving at his destination, Goliath slipped into the empty apartment. Soundlessly, he made his way to the neatly made bed. Kneeling, he laid her down onto the mattress. Talons which could rip through solid steel brushed gently a crossed Elisa's delicate face.
Knowing his time was short, Goliath rose to his full height, readying to leave. A whisper of a sigh rumbled deep in his chest. So much had happened through the past year for both them and the clan. Gargoyles had been accepted by mankind once again after years of bloodshed and loss. Things where finally turning around for the better.
Sensing the dawning sun, Goliath slowly backed away from the sleeping detective, then turned and slipped away into the night.
His thoughts still lingered with her even as the sun froze his content features into stone.
MIGHT BE CONTINUE