In light of all the reviews I have received to write more of this story here is a second chapter, don't know when a third will be out but will try to do it as soon as I can!

-StuffedAnimal18-

"Excuse me lass?" The older of the gargoyles in front of her asked. Shaking her head slightly she made her way slowly toward the gaggle creatures that were not supposed to be real.

"Ah nothing, um well I guess introductions would be the polite thing to do. My name is Adrianna Larson and you are?" The battle worn warrior smiled and extended his claw.

"The names Hudson lassie and it is good to meet you, these here rapscallions are Broadway and Lexington, now that we know each others names would you be willing to tell me what ye are doing up here?" Reaching carefully to shake the offered appendage Adrianna tried to organize her thoughts into a recognizable pattern before speaking.

"I came here to visit my friend Elisa but when I saw her coming from here I couldn't help my curiosity and went to see what she was hiding, I'm sorry for coming in uninvited but I did not think there would be anything up in this old clock tower but dust."

Adrianna shrugged her shoulders innocently hoping there would be no punishment for trespassing. While she did not feel any outward threat from the beings in front of her they were large, abnormally so, and blocking her only exit which made her let us say a little more than nervous.

"You say you are a friend of Elisa?" A voice much deeper and more demanding than Hudson's thundered its in her ears. Whipping toward it quickly she could barely make out in the shadows something very tall and, was she really seeing this, purple.

"Goliath, come into the light you're scaring the girl half to death with your skulkin'." Moving from the shadows Adrianna now could have a good look at this new gargoyle. He was magnificent, looming well over 6 feet tall with purple skin over rippling muscles. His long black hair fell down his back. Seeing the way the others looked to him for their next move she could only conclude he was the leader of this strange group.

"You have surprised us girl with your 'visit', other than Elisa and Matt you are one of the few humans who know of our existence, still you did not know when you decided to snoop that you would find a group of gargoyles on the roof and because you are a friend of Elisa's I will forgive you trespassing," Then with a small yet warm smile he placed his enormous claw softly upon her head, "this time."

Blushing slightly and not knowing why Adrianna stared as bravely as she could into Goliath's surprisingly warm brown eyes.

"I am sorry Goliath for intruding on your family and your home and I promise if I ever visit again I will make sure to knock first." Goliath chuckled slightly and taking his hand away began walking toward the edge of the tower facing toward the city lights.

"Umm, well excuse me but if you don't mind I just need to know I am not going crazy here, you are gargoyles aren't you?"

"Yes." Adrianna had known the answer before she had asked it but to here her conclusions confirmed made her head spin. Gargoyles were supposed to be mythical creatures, as in not real, made up. If they are really real what other creatures believed to be fake are actually walking around out there? Are unicorns somewhere in our forests, are there trolls living under the Brooklyn Bridge, and are there really elves as beautiful as Legeolas from Lord of the Rings living among us in disguise? It's amazing to think how this one discovery opened up so many other avenues. As a human being it was somewhat scary but as a historian it intrigued her and made her want to dig for more answers and information; and she knew just where to get them.

"Lexington, contact Elisa through the radio and tell her to get here as soon as possible, she needs to be informed that her 'friend' knows about us." The yellow one when he had his arms spread wide looked a lot like an insect of some kind saluted Goliath and with a quick "Sure thing Goliath!" made his way into another part of the tower to find his equipment. Broadway the most rotund of the group came up to her then with an armload of food, pushing it into her face.

"You must be hungry here take whatever you want." Feeling more than a little overwhelmed Adrianna began backing away needing air and space.

"Ah, n-no thank you I am fine." As she said this last word she suddenly felt her balance begin to waver. Somehow she had backed herself up to the edge of the tower and if she wasn't careful and restored her footing this group of gargoyles would not have to worry about a new human knowing about them any longer. Just when she thought she was going to topple over the side a pair of strong orange arms grabbed her around the waist and moved her swiftly away from the edge.

Shaken but still able to stand Adrianna turned toward her savior and her breath caught in her throat, she had thought Goliath was beautiful but this new gargoyle put him to shame. Somewhat shorter than his purple counterpart the gargoyle looked no less strong with well defined muscles covered with taunt orange skin. His hair was a shocking white and hung down his back. His mouth looked more like a beak but instead of detracting from his beauty it only seemed to enhance it. His wings had been retracted and now hung over him like a cloak. In all he made a majestic picture, something an artist would want to paint or sculpt in stone. Realizing her last thought Adrianna almost laughed out loud but controlled herself. Holding out her hand shakingly she began to thank her rescuer when he opened his mouth and became a lot less wonderful.

"What the hell were you thinking going so close to the edge, weren't you paying attention at all?", Adrianna was offended at his tone and comments, goes to show you not to judge a book by its cover. His attitude was defiantly not as good as he looked.

"Stupid humans, always need saving, don't even know why I do it not like I ever even get a thank-you."

"Well excuse me mister flightier than thou but if you had kept your beak closed just a few more minutes before insulting me you would have heard me saying that thank you, but just for that last comment there will be no showering of compliments from here, now if you'll excuse me I will over here with the gentlemen of your group waiting for Elisa." With a fling of her hair she stomped away from the arrogant male gargoyle leaving him with a wide open mouth and nothing to say.

Hudson kept a smile from coming forth on his face. It seemed Brooklyn had finally met his match in spirit. It was about time someone dished back to him what he had been giving to them for the last couple of weeks. He did not know what was wrong with that hatchling; he still saw Brooklyn and the others as this since he was so much older, but he had been in a foul mood for a while and this feisty lass might just be the thing he needed to get out of it. As he watched Adrianna sit down on one end of the tower in a huff and Brooklyn sit on the other glaring daggers at her Hudson knew that things were going to become a lot more interesting. A new human had been added to the mix and was stirring up the pot. Yes, Hudson thought, life was going to be much more interesting and if he wasn't mistaken also a lot more fun.