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Hailey sat in Red's arms as he flew above the city, Aqua flew to his left while stuffy his mouth full of croissants.

"These are great!" Aqua said while pointing at the croissant, "You should try some."

Red gave a glare, "We would have, if you hadn't eaten the entire cart full."

The three landed gracefully, but had to dodge out of the way as Olive practically fell and hit the building, "This is a big city."

Hailey laughed, "Yeah, I guess you all are getting tired?"

Olive nodded, "My wings are really tired."

"Mine too." Red agreed, rubbing is sore shoulders, "And it's a long way back to the castle."

Red looked down and saw a man calling for a taxi, "Yo, taxi!" A car pulled up a moment later.

"Hm…" Red thought.

Hailey lightly gripped his wing, "Oh no. Remember what Goliath said? You'll probably scare those drivers half to death. They're not used to wonderful creature like you." She finished, teasing.

"But-" Red began, but stopped after looking at Hailey's face, "Fine. I guess we'll walk."

They hopped from rooftop to rooftop for a while until a nice updraft swept by them and they rode it on up to the castle. They saw the older Gargoyle waiting for them on the terrace and he frowned, "It's about time you lads came home."

Red set Hailey down, "This city is a fascinating place!"

"There are underground tubs that with giant-" Aqua started before Olive cut him off.

"-Lights so bright they turn night into day."

"Huge metal ships!" Red continued.

"-All kind of food!" Aqua finished.

Hailey couldn't withhold the laugher at their antics at seeing where she was born. Red just gave her a half glare, before turning to the older Gargoyle.

"Have ya seen Goliath?" The old one asked.

They all shook their heads, "He's not back yet?" Hailey asked.

Olive nodded, sounding a little worried, "We'd thought he'd be by now. It's almost dawn."

"Aye, that's what worries me." The old one said while scratching the Gargoyle beast. They took their old spots on the terrace as the sun came up and they hardened for the day.

Hailey set her hand on Red's wing and looked out across the city, "Where are you, Goliath?"


Hailey sat at the desk ready to bang her head against the table, Prof. Hamilton sitting across from her waiting patiently,

"Hailey, don't give up so easily."

"But when am I ever going to use this dumb Quadratic Formula thing. Honestly." She groaned.

After Xanatos had taken her in and learned that she hadn't had an education, education that would pass in today's society, he had hired a tutor to teacher, much to her dismay.

Prof. Hamilton smiled gently at her again, "You have the formula down, it just applying it that you need a little help in."

"Why can't we do history? Or something else like that?"

"Because you're very proficient in that area, it's you math and sciences that need some guidance." She pouted, if not because the fact that she didn't want to do it then because he reminded her of Magus in more ways than one.

"But...I'm tired."

He shook his head, "Then you shouldn't have stayed up all night."

"Fine." She conceded, looking back down at the math problem.


She woke up from her nap as the sun began to set, illuminating her room in a reddish glow. Looking out the window to the Gargoyles down below she quickly threw a sweater on and rush down to meet them as they woke up. After Red stretched he hopped down to hug Hailey.

He looked up to Goliath's perch and saw it still empty, the old Gargoyle spoke, "Don't worry lads, he'll be back. We didn't spend a thousand years sleep just to lose him now."

Hailey looked out across the city as did Red, "I hope you're right."

The Gargoyle beast started wining and Hailey looked to where he was looking, "Look!" She cried, pulling out of Red's arms.

The others rushed to the edge to see the ever growing silloet of Goliath. Red was the first to speak, "We were worried about you."

"What happened?" Aqua asked.

Goliath frowned, "It appears that we have enemies."

"What? Who?" Hailey asked, wide eyed and worried.

Goliath explained what had happened. "Given what happened, I wish you had accompanied us last night Hudson." Goliath said in thought.

The trio and Hailey looked at the older Gargoyle in surprise, "Hudson?" Red asked.

"Aye, it's my name. And what would you make of it?" He asked in a way that could be seen as threatening if you were not a friend.

Aqua backed up a step, "It's a fine name."

"Hudson…I-I like it." Olive nodded.

Hailey just looked at him incredulously, "You have a name? When did that happen?"

"Last night lass." Hudson smiled.

Red brightened, "We should all choose names too. Names that could suit our new lives here."

Hailey halfway glared, "What, are my nicknames not good enough for you now?"

Red was blushing but it couldn't be seen, "No, but they weren't actual names."

Goliath gave a slightly mischievous grin, "Oh, and what might they be?"

"Uhm…" Red said, placing his claw on his head thinking, "Brooklyn! I'm Brooklyn."

"Broadway." Aqua declared while Hailey gave a slight snicker of amusement at this sudden turn of events.

Olive pointed to himself, "L-Lexington! Do you like it?"

Goliath nodded, "They're all fine names. I guess he'll need a name now." He finished pointing to the Gargoyle beast.

Hailey looked at Red as he pounded his fist into the palm of his other hand, "Oh, I got a name for him too. From now on, you're Bronx."

The newly named Bronx turned and walked away from Brooklyn and Hailey laughed, "I don't know if he approves of his new name."

"Well I think he likes it." Lexington argued.

A cough caught their attention as Owen came into the light, "Xanatos wants to see you Goliath."

They watched him leave and Hudson asked, "What do you suppose he wants."

Hailey shrugged, "I honestly don't know. I guess we'll find out soon enough."

Hailey knelt and scratched Bronx until Goliath came back out with his mate and Hudson cried, "Lass!"

"You!" The trio cried as they ran over.

"Is it really you?" Lexington asked.

"How did you-?" Broadway started.

She answered, "I will answer your questions later, it's just so good to see you."

Hailey stood there in shocked silence, tears threatening to fall, before she turned to face Hailey, "It is wonderful to see you again as well."

Hailey nodded and smiled, "But, how?"

She turned to Goliath, "As I said I will answer all later. But now I must ask a favor of you."

Goliath smiled, "Anything."

"Xanatos has told me of the disks that were stolen from him."

He nodded, "He wants our help in retrieving them."

"Yes," She nodded while reaching for his claw, "And I think we should help him out of gratitude for uniting us, if nothing else."

"I agree. And perhaps by helping him we can rid ourselves of the humans, who threaten us. Besides, with you by my side I can do anything."

They made their way into the castle where Xanatos had set up. Xanatos noticed their entrance, "Can I help you with something?"

"We have decided to help you in retrieving the disks." Goliath explained.

Xanatos smiled, "I'm glad to hear that. If you will take a seat I will explain each fortress."

They sat in a semicircle around the screen, Hailey sat underneath Brooklyn's wing. An hour later the debriefing finally came to an end, "I've explained each fortress' strengths and weaknesses and what I think is the best plan of attack. Only your speed and strength can stand against their defenses."

"We will take the air fortress." Goliath stated, turning to face Xanatos. Then turning to the trio he said, "You will breach the tower."

"Cool!" Brooklyn smiled.

"Can't wait." Hailey smiled.

Xanatos looked at her, "Hailey, I believe it would be best for you to remain here."

Hailey frowned, "What? Why? No way! They're my clan!"

Goliath frowned, but nodded, "I must agree with Xanatos. While you are one of us, you are still human."

Goliath's mate placed a clawed hand on her shoulder, "We could lose you too easily."

Hailey sighed, but nodded, "Fine, but be safe will you?" She said, directing most of it to Brooklyn.

"Hudson, the underground base is yours. But, uh, take Bronx with you."

Hudson's slightly smug face quickly turned into a scowl, "I am perfectly capable of-"

"Take him with you." Goliath insisted, "He needs the exercise."

Hailey smiled and laughed quietly, "Even Goliath is going with someone. You'll be fine, taking him with you."

Hudson glared at Bronx and Bronx returned it.

Goliath continued, "Be careful, all of you. Humans are much more dangerous in these times."

Hudson nodded before walking out, "Come on then."

They all followed suit except for Xanatos, who stayed at his desk. Hailey followed them as far as the terraces where she and Brooklyn exchanged one more hug, "I mean it Red. You better be careful or so help me…"

He laughed and held up his hands in surrender, "I will. Let's go!"

He, and the others, leap off the terrace before splitting up into their respective groups. Hailey watched them go until they were out of eyesight, before hurrying back to Xanatos' office where she knew he'd be doing the best he could on keeping tabs on them.


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