Goliath and Angela just stared at Elisa. They didn't know how to answer her. Because they were just as confused as she was. How could they explain that she walked out of her room and made her way to the museum without her knowing? Even more so how could they explain the light that was surrounding her body? Goliath, not wanting to scare her decided to push those questions aside and focus on Elisa well-being.
"Elisa, can you stand up?"
"Yeah…I think so." Elisa said sluggishly. Goliath helped her stand up but Elisa stumbled a bit. Goliath saw this and caught Elisa, steady her back on her feet.
"Sorry about that Big Guy."
"No, Elisa it is alright."
"Elisa, do you remember anything about tonight?" Angela asked.
Elisa shook her head, "No, I can't remember. I'm sorry."
"There is no reason to apologize Elisa." Goliath said as he held her closer to his body. Elisa felt his embrace tighten and she welcomed it. She needed it. Elisa felt safe in his arms. She didn't understand why but she felt a bit scared but of what she wasn't sure. After a while Elisa slowly pulled away from his embrace.
"Thanks. I needed that."
"Anything for you Elisa. Now why don't I take you home, your mother is very worried about you."
"Oh man, my mom is probably flipping out. We better get going."
"Right, Angela contact the others. Tell them that we have found Elisa and are taking her home."
"Yes father." Angela quickly contacted the others, telling them to meet up at Elisa apartment.
"Everyone is on their way. They're happy to hear that Elisa has been found."
"Come let's get going." Goliath carried Elisa in his arms as he and Angela climbed the walls of the museum. Once they reach the rooftop they spread their wings and glided back to her home.
The glide was quiet, not a word was uttered to each other. They all had a lot in their mind. Elisa was trying to figure out what happened tonight.
'What did happen tonight? How did I end up at the museum?' Then something dawned on her.
'What a minute? I think I know what had happen. But it's been so long since it happen but it's the only explanation.' She thought. As she kept thinking everything over, Goliath and Angela was thinking about what just occurred. Angela was just confused at what she saw.
'What was with that field we saw tonight? And why was Elisa glowing. I just hope nothing else happens to Elisa. I'm really worried about her. I'm sure father is too.'
And she was right. Goliath was worried more than ever before. Seeing Elisa tonight, talking differently, acting differently scared him. He looked down at Elisa which she smiled at him when he looked at her. He couldn't help but smile back, 'Elisa looks like her normal self but… when we found her at the museum she hardly recognized us…didn't recognized me when I spoke to her. Her voice was distant and sad. It was if she was in some sort of pain. But was it really her that was in pain or something else? Whatever going on I will everything in my power to protect Elisa.'
Back at the apartment everyone was waiting for Goliath, Angela and Elisa to return. They were all anxious to see if Elisa is alright especially Diane.
"Oh I do hope Elisa is alright."
"Don't worry. Elisa is fine I know it." Matt said.
"Yeah, Angela said that she was awake and alert." Broadway said.
"Hey I think I see them." Lex said. Everyone looked and sure enough they spotted them gliding towards the apartment. Diane sighed in relief as they landed in front on them.
Once Elisa hopped off Goliath arms Diane quickly ran up and hug her tightly, "Oh Elisa thank goodness you're alright."
"I'm fine mom."
"Good to see that you are alright lass." Hudson said.
"Yeah, we were very worried about you." Brooklyn said.
"I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you get worry." Elisa felt horrible for making her friends and mom worried so much.
"Why don't we continue this inside?" Diane said. Everyone agreed and headed inside. They sat down in any space they could find in the living room.
"So where did you guys find Elisa?" Matt asked.
"We found her standing at the entrance of the museum." Angela said, "And then…" Angela was about to say what happened next but Goliath interrupted her.
"And then that was it. We found her and took her home. Nothing more." Angela looked at her father and gave him a confusing look. 'Why didn't father tell them the truth?' She was going to ask him about it later.
"Elisa, do you remember how you got to the museum?" Matt asked.
"I do actually though I may have not been aware of it at the time." Elisa said. She saw the looks of confusion from everyone and she didn't blame them. Everyone was quiet and staring at her, waiting for her to explain.
"It's a little embarrassing to admit this but I was sleepwalking."
"Sleepwalking?" Hudson asked.
"Oh I've heard of that. It's when a person gets up and walks around while they are sleeping." Lex said.
"Exactly."
"How did you figure out that you were sleepwalking?" Broadway said.
Elisa thought it over for a sec, "Well, I use to do it a lot when I was young. Remember mom?"
"Umm…right honey I remember." Diane was lying of course. She didn't want to tell her daughter the truth just yet. 'If I told you the truth my little star I don't know how you will be able to handle it.'
"But you know this is the first time it happened in a long time. The last time it happened I was 11. Weird that it happened again after all these years."
"You shouldn't think about it too much honey. It's over and done with. The most important thing is that you're home, safe." When Diane said that Goliath could tell that she was hiding something. Her voice was a bit shaky. He heard it clearly. 'I wonder what she is not telling us.' He looked at Elisa who was starting to get tired.
"I think that it is time for us to take our leave. You are starting to get tired Elisa." Goliath said.
Elisa was about something but yawned instead, "Yeah I guess I'm a little tired."
"We'll let you get some rest lass." Hudson said. Everyone got up and headed outside. Once outside everyone bid their farewell and glided back home. As they glided back home Angela decided it was best to bring up something important.
"Father, why didn't you tell everyone about what really happened at the museum?"
"I didn't want them to worry about Elisa more than they need to. I thought that it will be best to keep it to ourselves for now. Beside Elisa doesn't remember anything about it. I don't want her to freak out about it."
"I understand father but I think we should at least tell Elisa's mom about it."
Goliath sighed in agreement, "You are right my daughter. I'm going back to tell her." Goliath turned around and glided back to Elisa's. Once he reached her apartment Goliath quietly entered. He heard some commotions coming from Elisa's room. Not wanting to eavesdrop Goliath decided to leave and discuss what he saw tomorrow. Just as he was about to leave Goliath clearly heard Elisa's voice say something.
"Mom, I told you I'm fine. You don't have to keep asking me question."
"I know sweetie but I just want to make sure your ok. At least in the physical aspect."
Elisa sighed in defeat, "Alright."
"Great. Now then let's continue." There were a few moments of silences in the room. Goliath stood at the living room waiting for someone to say something. He then heard Diane voice.
"Elisa…Elisa can you hear me?" Goliath could clearly hear the fear in Diane's voice. Goliath waited to see if Elisa would respond but she didn't.
"Elisa, honey please answer me." Goliath was about to rush into the room until he heard a mumble coming from Elisa.
"I…precious…must…"
"So my fears have been realized. You have returned. I didn't want to believe it at first since it's been a long time. But I know now that it's you." Diane said. She knew what was going on with Elisa. It happened before when she was 11. She never thought that it will happen again. Diane just listened as Elisa kept on mumbling words over and over again. Diane became angry and yelled at the presence that took over her daughter.
"Stop it! It's the same thing over and over again! Every single time!"
"This child…my child is….precious to me…she is my life…my only treasure." Elisa said though it wasn't her speaking it.
"No!" Diane couldn't take it and quickly pulled Elisa into a hug hoping it will help snap Elisa out of whatever presence she has.
"Elisa is my precious daughter. She belongs to me not you!"
"Mom, what's….what's wrong? How come…you're hugging me?"
Diane held her a little bit tighter knowing that Elisa had returned to her, "You were falling asleep sweetheart. You started to hug me so I hugged you in return."
"Really? I don't remember that."
"It's alright like I said you were practically falling asleep. That's why I want you to go to bed. You can rest as much as you like."
"Ok. But can we stay like this for a little while. The last time you hugged me like this was when dad died."
"Anything for you my little star."
"Thanks, this feels nice." Elisa held her mother very tightly, feeling safe and secure.
In the living room, Goliath couldn't believe what he just heard. He knew that something was wrong with Elisa and had a feeling that Diane knew more than she led on. Quietly Goliath head towards the window and left the apartment not knowing what to think.
