Here I am with a brand new story. It just popped up in my head. Maybe I should stop watching so much TV ^^ Or maybe not ^^

And don't worry, I will definitely update / finish my other stories. I would never ever abandon one of them :)

Ok, here it is. . . .

Maybe some of you know the TV series Gargoyles. In Germany you can currently watch it on TV. It's about a small Gargoyle clan and their adventures. You know, fight against villains, meet new people and so on.

Now I tried to use this series as an inspiration for my new story.

The title might chance later.

Ok, let me try to summarize my story for you.

Summary:Natsuki is a gargoyle. Or lets better say she's half gargoyle and half human. Many years ago she was cursed and the mage, who did this knew, that Natsuki hated nothing more than humans. So he spoke a spell, that she would turn every morning into a human. One side effect of this spell was, that she turned immortal. She had to live like this for the rest of her life, until one of the mage relatives broke the spell. But up until now she didn't find one. And I'm sure you know who will be the mysterious relative ;)

Gargoyle Hime

Chapter 1:

It was a sunny Friday morning as a lone figure wandered through the city. Only a few hours ago she had arrived here and now she wanted to get familiar with this new place. Maybe it was the last stop on her long journey.

She watched the other people rush through the city. They didn't see each other. Everybody looked for himself. But all these other people didn't matter to her. Her only goal was to find one person and one person alone.

For now she had to search like every other „human" would. Walk around the city and observe the people. She prayed that sunset would come soon, because she really disliked her human form. But she had learned over many years that it was easier to walk around and continue her search like this, then in her real form. This one had its advantages and disadvantages. Nonetheless would she continue her journey, as long as it would take. She was immortal after all, so time was not an issue.

Several hours later her time as human being was finally up. She went into an empty and dark street. Moments later her body started to transform into its original shape, a gargoyle. Her wings began to grow out of her back, her body changed colour, now it was dark blue, her hands turned into claws and her eyes became a darker green. A very special colour even for her kind.

After a few painful seconds her transformation was complete and she spread her dark blue wings, enjoying the feeling very much. Immediately she felt at ease in this form. But she had no time to rest. So she jumped at a nearby stone wall and climbed up until she reached the roof.

The sight from up there was beautiful. She liked the night and all it different colours. The city lights shone brightly into the sky. It fascinated her every time she saw this.

With heightened spirits she spread her wings once again, but this time she flew into the sky to start her "mission".

At the same time a few miles away at the other end of the city:

A young woman just got home from a very exhausting day. Three of her colleagues were ill, so she had to do their work too. She was glad to finally leave the police department and thankful for two days of vacation.

She parked her car in the garage and went already half asleep into her apartment. Before she could go to bed there was one thing she had to do. It didn't matter how tired she was, this was one peculiar thing she couldn't stop doing.

Everyday after she got home, she prepared herself one cup of hot and delicious green tea. It was her favourite. She could only sleep after she had drunk it. She didn't know why.

So she waited for the water to boil. Minutes later she got what she wanted and was finally ready for a good nights sleep. It wouldn't surprise her, if she slept the two days of vacation non-stop.

The brunette changed into her nightwear and immediately laid herself down on the soft mattress. Her wine-red eyes closing in an instant. Her breathing slowed down and she succumbed to the dream world, where hopefully only sweet dreams waited for her.

Somewhere in the sky above the city:

Natsuki liked the feeling when the soft breeze caressed her wings softly. It felt like it welcomed her. After several minutes of just gliding through the sky, she landed on one of the highest buildings in the city. It was really difficult to find one specific person in this big city. It was very tiresome, but there was one point, that would help her to find this special someone. This point was the aura, that surrounded this person. Even if this human didn't know their lineage, Natsuki knew immediately who this person was. A light red glow would signal her her target. Only she had the ability to see it, no one else. So her only task was to fly through this city at night and walk through it as human by day and one day she would find this person for sure.

Still it was a tough task and she searched for her / him for more than 900 years now. But she would search another 900 years to become a real gargoyle once again.

She looked down at all the different people. Even if she didn't know them, she hated them with all her heart. As a young and inexperienced gargoyle she had made the mistake and trusted one of these human beings. That was her downfall. She was betrayed by the person she trusted the most. Never in her life did she want to experience this again.

Only staying on the rooftop for a few minutes, she spread her wings and continued her mission, even if she was really tired.

Natsuki searched the whole night, but didn't find anything. It was frustrating. How long would she be on this journey?

She looked for a safe place and landed. Of course she didn't want to transform into a human when flying. That could hurt a little bit.

Luckily there was a big park nearby, so she hid behind a few trees until her transformation was complete and she turned once again into a species she didn't want to be. One thing she was thankful for was, that she didn't need to worry about clothes because somehow her clothes changed along with her, so that she was not naked when she transformed into a human.

As she stepped into the morning light a loud grumbling sound was heard. Natsuki was hungry, but she didn't have money to buy something. She had to wait till sunset, because it was easier to hunt as a gargoyle, than as a human. And she didn't like the idea of stealing food. Her pride forbade her such actions.

For now she was satisfied with just walking around the park and enjoying the new day. A seldom privilege she did once in a while.

After one hour of just walking she got bored and decided to enjoy a cold breeze. The park was not far from the ocean, so Natsuki walked the few miles, until she could smell the fresh salt water and see the different kinds of ships sailing to and fro the city harbor.

She could watch this peaceful scenery only a few minutes until a gunshot was heard. Ending this moment in an instant.

Natsuki looked around, but saw nothing.

Then another gunshot echoed through the warehouses near the ocean. Not one to miss the action Natsuki carefully walked into the direction she thought the gunshots came from.

But unfortunately there was no fight. Only a few man were there and it looked like they were only testing their new toys.

Natsuki sighed. And I thought I could beat some idiots. . .. .Sigh.

"Hey Takeda these are very nice weapons. Where did you get them?" One of the man asked another, who obviously was their leader.

"This is my little secret. But believe me, the cops won't last long, when we fight them the next time."

"Yeah, you're right." They all smirked evilly.

"Finally it's pay-back time. And this arrogant detective is mine! Do you understand? She embarrassed me the last time." Takeda got a dangerous glint in his eyes.

Natsuki decided to let them be. It was not her fight. She had other things to take care of.

Instead she chose to take a few hours off and rest in the warm sand at the beach. She found a relatively secluded area and laid down. One day vacation couldn't be so bad. She had eternity to find this person or the next one for this matter. She was in no haste and damn was she tired.

A few seconds after she laid in the warm and soft sand, she was fast asleep, but still on guard.

Meanwhile a tired brunette was disturbed by her ringing cell phone. She knew who it was and that meant, that her vacation was over, before it really started. What a shame.

Sighing she picked up her cell phone and answered it.

"Fujino speaking."

"Good morning Fujino-san. Sorry to interrupt your vacation, but we got an "invitation" from Takeda. He told us he would blow up a skyscraper, if we don't corporate and listen to his demands. And you are a specialist when dealing with the mafia, so we need your knowledge."

"That's fine with me Kikukawa-san. I'm on my way."

"Thank you Shizuru. I'll see you at the department."

"Ok."

Shizuru knew, that when her captain used her first name, the case would be really difficult and mostly dangerous.

With new energy Shizuru dressed as fast as possible. She wanted to finally get Takeda and put him into jail. If possible forever.

On her way to the police department her thoughts run wild. What did Takeda want this time? Will she be able to win once again or was this her last case? Sometimes you could get the impression, that Takeda was an idiot. It was true most of the time, but there were moments even he got a good idea and you should be careful. Never underestimate your enemy.

One lesson learned as a freshman at the police academy.

15 minutes later / police station:

Shizuru walked through the main entrance and immediately took the path to her boss' office. This new case was urgent. Nobody had to tell her that. As her boss mentioned Takeda, she knew this one fact in an instant.

She knocked politely and waited for a response which she got after a few seconds. She opened the door and stepped inside. Shizuru was not the only one besides her boss. Two of her colleagues waited also in this room.

"Good morning Shizuru-san."

"Good morning Mai-san, Mikoto-chan."

"Morning Shizuru." Mikoto greeted her happily.

Mikoto was the youngest detective, but very talented nonetheless. And Shizuru saw in her a little sister she never had. They were a little family. Secretly Shizuru saw it like this, because she never had a family, that cared for her like her colleagues do. She loved being around them and she felt not so alone anymore.

Two years ago she transferred from Kyoto to Fuuka and she never regretted her decision. She was finally at home.

Her happy thoughts were interrupted as her boss began to fill them in about their current situation.

"Ok, everybody's here. Let us begin. This morning we got a letter from Takeda. He wrote, that he would destroy one building here in Fuuka, if we don't cooperate with him. Of course, I don't intend to do what he wants, but firstly we will play after his rules. There's no other choice."

"What does he want?" Shizuru asked.

"It's quite simple. He only wrote down an address and wants to meet us there today at 8 pm. If you ask me, I think it's a trap. He's planning something."

"But, as you said before. We don't have a choice."

"Yeah, I know. You have to be careful. He said, if we sent backup, he would destroy the building immediately. So only the three of you will be there. Do you think you can handle that?"

All three answered as one.

"Yes!"

"Ok, then it's settled. Be careful." Yukino didn't like the idea of them going alone, but what should she do? Risking others people's life was not an option.

The three woman walked out of Yukino's office and decided to prepare a plan, if this was really a trap. Nobody spoke about it, but they all thought the same. This time, Takeda would not be so easy to stop like all the other times.

Shizuru's office:

"Ok Shizuru-san how do you think we should prepare ourselves? I mean you're the detective who has the most experience with Takeda."

"I thought about it and that case is really difficult, especially since we are only three people. And we don't have backup. We can't afford mistakes."

"Yeah, you're right."

"Ok, I think we should split up into two groups I will talk with Takeda and you two wait until I need your help. If anything happens you two are my backup."

"But Shizuru-san. . .. That is really dangerous to face him alone."

"I know, but there is no other option. Don't worry. I'll be careful." Shizuru smiled to reassure her colleagues, but deep inside an inner voice asked her if she was crazy. Takeda was most likely not alone and she was an easy target for him like this.

Time went by really fast and it was time to meet Takeda.

He choose to meet up with the officers at the harbour, because this was his terrain and his man could hide there to ambush the police officers. This would be his last meeting with Fujino Shizuru.

"Where are these stupid cops? Don't they know how important it is to be punctual?" Takeda was getting angry.

"Don't worry boss, they should be here at any moment."

Five minutes later a silver corvette parked in front of the building. The main doors were opened and you could see Takeda standing in the middle of the room with two of his men.

"Good luck Shizuru-san. Hopefully you don't need backup."

"We will see."

Shizuru stepped out of the car and gracefully walked up to Takeda. She observed every movements around her. She knew that something was up, but not knowing what it was, was really hard and a little bit frightened.

"Good afternoon Fujino-san. It's a pleasure to see you. If possible you are even more beautiful than the last time." Takeda smiled.

"Good afternoon Masashi-han. I wished I could tell you the same thing. But unfortunately I want to get straight down to business."

"That's a shame. . ." Takeda smiled one of his evil smiles and glared at Shizuru.

Shizuru got a bad feeling right then and there. Maí was right. It was a huge mistake to step into this building alone.

She heard a loud screeching noise and looked back. There two of Takeda's men closed the heavy steel gates. Now she was trapped. Mai and Mikoto wouldn't be able to help her now.

"So, now we can talk. I think you know that this was a trap. I mean it is quite obvious now, don't you think."

"Yes, but why?"

"Why? You really ask me why?" Takeda was shouting. Was this woman for real? She embarrassed him countless times and she had the nerve to ask why?

"Let me tell you one thing. This is definitely the last time we will face each other."

Seconds later Shizuru was surrounded by four men with guns. There was no time to react and aim her gun at them. She had to escape somehow. Within seconds she knocked two of them to the ground and ran past them. Her goal clear. Running until she reached the small back door. A few steps separated her from her escape route. It all happened so fast. The men regained their composure too quickly and they fired. Luckily they were missing their target, but one bullet pierced through Shizuru's shoulder. She felt the searing pain run through her whole body, but there was no time to stop and rest. So she slammed with all her weight and the uninjured shoulder into the door, opening it in the process and running as fast as possible to get more distance between her and her followers.

Meanwhile:

Natsuki woke up to loud gunshots. She knew immediately, where this shots came from. These stupid idiots are firing once again. They are so annoying.Natsuki growled under her breath and lifted her upper body to let her eyes travel to the warehouse she past by earlier that day.

What she saw there let her blood freeze immediately. No, it can't be. . . This . . .This is. . .

There running into the woods was a young woman, a glowing red light surrounding her. Natsuki almost instinctively followed her. She was a few meters away. She didn't want to be found by her followers, who where screaming and shouting.

A sweet scent came across her nostrils. She's bleeding.

She wanted to panic. Finally she found the person after all these years and she was under attack and her life was threatened. I have to do something. I can't let her die.

She looked back to see what she wanted to see. The sun was going down. She was now able to rescue this woman. Running faster as to not loose track, she started to transform. Ignoring the pain she just ran. Never leaving the form of the woman with her eyes.

Then it happened. The woman fell hard onto the ground. Natsuki immediately looked back to see her followers approaching. She didn't have time. She had to flee with her, but how. She didn't know, if she worsened her condition, if she carried her around. So her only option was to scare or kill those guys. No one and nothing would come between her and her goal.

Ok guys, let's see what you can do against me. Smiling evilly she hid in the shadows to kill one by one.

"Where is she?" Takeda was furious. His plan was perfect. He had seen, that one of the bullets hit home.

"I don't know Takeda, but she can't be far away. Her wound is bleeding heavily."

"Tch. . ."

"Aaaaaahhhhhhh. . . ."

"What was that?" They looked around, but they saw absolutely nothing.

"Where's Marc?"

"Don't know. I saw him only seconds ago."

"Someone's here. Maybe she brought some backup?"

The four men couldn't see anything in the shadows, but Natsuki could see them clearly. She knew now who the leader was.

Better attack him now, then the others will flee.

Stepping out of her hiding place she growled and her eyes glowed red in the darkness. As they saw her, two of them wet their pants and were unconscious in seconds.

"W-w-w-what is t-t-this?"

"I-I-I d-don't know." Takeda was trembling and he was unable to fire his gun.

Natsuki charged at the remaining men and hit one unconscious, leaving only Takeda there. With one of her claws she scratched his face and vanished. This should be enough.

Takeda was on the ground, wincing in pain.

With Mai / Mikoto:

The two of them heard the gunshots, but were unable to help Shizuru.

"Mai, what should we do? Shizuru's in danger." Mikoto had tears in her eyes.

"I don't know Mikoto. Let's call for help. Hopefully it won't be too late until they are here."

They run back to the car and called for help, praying that Shizuru was still alive.

With Shizuru:

Can't get unconscious.Shizuru was thinking this sentence again and again, but she felt her eyes get heavy and her body wouldn't move one bit. She knew that, if Takeda found her, she was dead. Her ruby eyes closed slowly. The last thing she heard were soft footsteps coming closer.

OMAKE:

Natsuki: "One moment. I don't get it. Why do I have to be the "monster" all the time?"

Shizuru: "Because Natsuki is so adorable as evil little monster." *giggles lightly*

Natsuki: "SHIZURU!" *blushes furiously*

Author: "No problem, I'll change the story."

Natsuki: "Thank you."

Author: *rewrites the story* "Ok, now your're Takeda's girlfriend."

Natsuki: "WHAT!?"

Shizuru: *summons her naginata and smiles at author*

Author: "He he, just joking?" *runs for her life* "Please don't kill me. . . . .

That's my new story. I hope you'll like it. :)

I watched the TV series and thought, hey why not write something about Shiznat and combine them with gargoyles?

Let me know what you think.

Please R&R

See ya