*So, this chapter is going to be a lot shorter than the chapters that I usually write. This is because I just couldn't combine two chapters, and I felt like this one just had to have its own chapter. I promise the action will start in the next chapter, which will be a LOT longer. Thanks for the people who read this, and favorited and followed.*
Chapter 2
"I think that there's another… something… in Manhattan." Elisa proposed, facing all of the gargoyles. The clock tower fell silent.
"Why do you say that?" questioned Goliath. While he was always happy to assist Elisa, he was still curious as to why she was telling them. When they first lived in Manhattan, they would've been glad to find another being like them, but after all the experiences they'd had, Goliath wasn't as optimistic as he used to be.
"Well, I was looking through case files today, and I found this," Elisa pushed the photo forward on the table, "This photo was taken on 5th Avenue at 1:03 two days ago. Were any of you guys there?" There was a unanimous head shaking no. "That's what I thought. And it doesn't look like any of the creatures we've encountered before."
"Could be a new mutate." Brooklyn suggested.
"I considered that too, but look at the tail. The mutates are made out of the combined DNA of animals, and I don't know any animals who have tails like that."
"Elisa makes a good point, but, why are you telling us this?" Goliath asked.
"Yeah, I mean, I'm not really sure I want to be finding other gargoyles, or… whatever it could be." Lexington threw in.
"I agree with Lex," Broadway said, "It hasn't always been the best time for us." Brooklyn and Hudson nodded in agreement, and even Bronx seemed to be nodding.
"I understand that, but I believe that this one holds more significance. I've been able to connect them to several break-ins across Manhattan, all taking the same things. None of the other ones you've encountered have been criminals." Elisa pushed the photo a little closer to the gargoyles.
"I see" Goliath said. He still didn't want to search for this creature, but perhaps it was worth it if they could stop the break-ins. "Perhaps we should look in to this. Brooklyn, Lexington, and Broadway, would you scan the city tonight, and see if you find any... any creature like this." The trio nodded in reluctant agreement. Why should they care if some sort of creature is breaking in to random apartments? Even then, they needed to trust that Goliath knew what he was doing.
"Here, take this." Elisa handed the photo of the figure to Brooklyn. Brooklyn examined it closely. Its bat wings and somewhat humanoid body seemed to resemble the gargoyles, but the figure lacked claws, and, of course, there was its distinctly different tail. Even though Brooklyn was reluctant, he still carried the small hope that they would find someone like them, or at least close, that wouldn't end how the others have ended.
The trio stepped up to the edge of the clock tower and jumped off the edge, only for the wind current to lift them up, as they disappeared into the inky night.
*I do not own any of Gargoyles, but I do own my own characters. This is also my first story, so I am open to all criticism. If I get likes and follows, I will update more often.*