Do it for her
Goliath and Elisa sat in a secluded area at the park, underneath the star-lit sky, enjoying their picnic. A rare moment for the two. Normally, life would get in the way to even consider a night like tonight. Everything with the clan, patrol, working long hours at the police station it made it difficult for either of them to spend time just the two of them. But as luck would have tonight they had nothing getting in their way. It was Elisa's night off, and the clan offered to patrol the city so Goliath could spend time with Elisa.
"It's nice to have a chance to spend some alone time with you, Elisa." Goliath said.
"I know what you mean. It feels like forever since we had some time to ourselves." Elisa said.
"Yes, and I hope this picnic wasn't too much trouble for you. I hate the thought of you spending your day off working on this."
She chuckled, "Oh, I don't mind besides…" Elisa began to blush, "If doing this meant I could spend time with you then it's worth it."
Goliath smile at her, 'It's so rare for Elisa to show this side of herself. It's nice.'
"I think anything is worth spending time with you." Elisa blushed a little more.
"I'm glad to hear, now let us eat." They ate the food that Elisa pack heartedly and enjoyed each other's' company. After their big meal, it was time for dessert. Elisa packed Goliath's favorite biscuits with a strawberry jam. She watched as Goliath eyes lit up when he saw the treat she packed.
"Elisa, you packed my favorite."
"Well, of course. I mean it's not every day you get to enjoy this." She then took out another jar of jam.
"Here, this one's for you. Since you a big sweet tooth and all."
"Thank you." Goliath grab the jar of strawberry jam and opened it with delight. He took a biscuit and dip it inside the jar. With one quick move, the biscuit disappeared into his mouth.
"Mmmm, delicious." Goliath look at Elisa, who had an awe-struck look.
"What is it?"
She just smiles, "I'm just amazed at how much of a sweet tooth you have. I thought Broadway would won that award. But it looks like you won the crown."
He chuckled, "Perhaps I did. What can I say, sweets are something I enjoy very much." He took another biscuit and just as before he dipped it inside the jam and quickly ate it.
"By the way, I've been meaning to ask you something."
"What's up, Big Guy?"
"Why do you bring that with us?" He pointed at the object that was behind her. Elisa turn and saw what he was pointing to.
"Oh, this." She grabs the case and show it to Goliath, "It's my violin. Angela told me she interested in learning it, but she told me that she's afraid her talons would ruin the strings. So, I'm lending her mine just to test it out. If she likes it, I'll start giving her some lessons."
"I didn't know you could play." Goliath was surprise by this.
"Yeah, well I've been playing since I was 7. Mostly on and off."
"Would you mind playing something for me. I mean…if it's not too much trouble."
She blushes, "Um, sure why not?" She opens her case and took out her bow and violin. She tunes it a bit before playing a few notes. Then she did something that surprise to him, she began to sing.
The moon is bright, the star are neat
We're sitting underneath the tree, come on and share this jam with me.
Peach or plum or strawberry
Any kind is fine you see,
Come one and share this jam with me
I'll do my best to give this jam the sweetness it
Deser-er-er-erves
And I'll keep it fresh
I'm jammin' on these tasty preserves
Ingredients in harmony
We mix together perfectly
Come on and share this jam with me.
Elisa played the final notes in her violin, ending the song. Goliath was stunned by her performance.
"Elisa, that was great. I didn't know you could sing."
"Well, I'm not the greatest. Now, my sister she knows how to sing. In fact, Beth, Derek and I used to sing this song a lot when we were kids. That's why the song so silly."
"I don't think it's silly. I rather think of it as sweet."
Elisa chuckled, "Sweet, huh? Guess, I never thought of that." She then places the violin back in her case.
"Elisa, what made you pick up the violin anyways?"
Elisa gave that question a thought, "Well, to be honest I didn't want to learn the violin in the first place."
"Really?"
"Yup, this is going to sound silly, but I actually wanted to learn to fence."
Goliath gave her a confused look, "Fence?"
"Yeah, you know, it's like sword fighting only tamer. When I little I went to the parks' recreation center and I saw these people fencing. They were hitting the swords around, trying to block their attacks. It was like something out of a fantasy book. But my mom said it wasn't for me. She wanted me to learn something sophisticated, so she signed me up for violin lessons and I've been playing ever since."
"I see."
"Yeah, but I would for one day to learn how to fence. Ha, better yet, I would to learn how to swordfight."
Hearing this gave Goliath an idea, "Elisa, do you wish to learn how to swordfight?"
"Yeah, I do but it would be impossible since I don't know anyone who actually swordfights."
"Actually, you do?
"Huh?"
"Just trust me." Goliath got up and started putting everything away.
"Goliath, what's up?"
Goliath just finished putting the last dish inside the basket, "I'm going to take to the castle."
"Why?" Elisa was confused by his action.
"Because, I know someone who can teach you how to swordfight and if we don't hurry we might miss him."
"And who exactly is this person."
Goliath gave her a smirk, "Hudson, of course. He taught every gargoyle in our clan how to swordfight."
"You think he can teach me?"
"I don't see why not?" Goliath grab the basket and extended his arm out, "Come, let's make your dream a reality."
Elisa gladly accepted his arm, "Alright." She grabs her violin just as Goliath picked her up. He carried her all the way to the top of the hill. Making sure Elisa was secure in his arms He opens his wings and glided towards the castle.
