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The next evening Goliath glided to Elisa's apartment. He told the others he was going to check up on her while they went on patrol. Angela asked her father if she can come along but he told her no.
"There is something I need to speak with Diane about and it is best that I speak to her alone." Goliath told her just before gliding away.
Angela watched as her father glided off. She thought that her father had already talked to Ms. Maza about what actually happened last night. He even told her that everything was fine after the talk before they went to sleep.
'Then why do I get the feeling father is hiding something. Maybe he didn't tell her at all. But then why lie about it. Something must be up.' She thought. Knowing there was nothing she could do about it Angela joined the rest of the clan on patrol.
As Goliath continued to glide he couldn't help but feel awful about lying to Angela. He didn't have much of a choice. After witnessing the events that unfolded last night and the things he heard at the apartment Goliath thought it was best to keep it to himself, for the time being. He didn't know how to explain to the clan about it. Heck he didn't understand it himself. Hearing the fear in Diane's voice, Elisa speaking in a way that wasn't her own scared him. 'It wasn't my Elisa that was talking last night. It was someone else. Someone that Diane knows…at least knows something about.' Goliath had his suspicious that Diane was hiding something from them and last night proved it, though he wasn't suppose to find out that way. Hence the reason he was gliding to Elisa's. He wanted answers and Diane is the only one who can give it to him.
He reached the apartment and took a peek inside. The lights were on but there was no one inside. Wanting to make sure that everything was ok, Goliath quietly entered the apartment through the window. As he entered Diane was coming out from Elisa's room.
"Oh hello Goliath. I didn't expect to see you tonight."
"I'm sorry to come in unexpectedly but I wanted to check on Elisa."
"It's alright. As for Elisa she's doing fine. She's taking a shower right now."
"I..I see."
"I know why you're here Goliath?"
"What do you mean?"
"I know why you came here besides checking on Elisa." Goliath looked away. He didn't how to answer Diane. 'How could I tell her about what I heard last night? I wasn't even supposed to hear any of it.
"Goliath, there is more to what happened last night isn't there?"
"What makes you say that?"
"You can't fool me Goliath. I knew that there was more to what happened. The way you cut Angela off before telling the rest of the story." He just stood there not saying a word.
"What happened back at the museum? What happened to my daughter? Please tell me." Though Diane wanted to know what happened she was afraid of what he might say. Goliath could hear the desperation in her voice. 'She needs to know. It's the whole reason I came over last night.' Taking a deep breath, Goliath began to speak…
"The beginning part of the evening was true. Angela and I found Elisa in front of the museum. As we got closer we noticed that she was glowing. It was a bright white light that just surrounded her body. We didn't know what was going on with her. I walked up to her slowly, calling her name. But when she spoke…it was…it was not her at all. Though it was her voice speaking it wasn't actually her. It was if someone took over her body."
"What…what did Elisa say?" Diane asked.
"She said Endless…all endless like the stars in the night sky. After she said that the light burst of her body, surrounding all of us. When the light disappear we…we weren't at the museum anymore. We were standing in some sort of field. Angela and I couldn't believe what was going on. It was if we were transported. When I looked at Elisa she collapsed to the ground. Once she hit the ground the field just disappeared. After that she woke up and couldn't remember anything."
Diane couldn't believe what she just heard, 'No, this… this is just like before. I'm just glad that she didn't do anything to herself. At least this time. But what about the next time. What if she runs away and we don't make in time to safe her. What if she…' Her thoughts were interrupted when Goliath spoke.
"Diane, I am sorry that I didn't tell you this last night. But you must understand I only did it to protect Elisa. Since she didn't remember what happened and believed that it was her sleep waking was the cause of it. I wanted her to believe that instead of telling her what really happened."
She smiled at the gargoyle, "Goliath I do understand, and truly I do. You wanted to protect Elisa and I thank you for that. I can see how much you care for my daughter."
He too smiled, "I do care for Elisa very much so." But he slowly let his smile fall.
Diane noticed the serious look he had on, "Goliath what is it? Please don't tell me there's more."
He shook his head, "No nothing more but there is something else." Diane patiently waited for him to continue. Goliath collected his thoughts before finally speaking.
"Last night after we left Angela and I talked for a bit before deciding it was best to at least tell you about what occurred at the museum. I glided back to the apartment. As I entered the apartment and at first I believed that you have all gone to sleep since the living room was empty. Just as I was about to leave I heard you and Elisa…"
"Talking." Diane finished his sentence, "So you heard everything."
"Yes, I did. I didn't mean to but when I heard Elisa speak and the way she was speaking it was if…"
"It was if she was possessed by someone or something. All you can do is just watch and wonder why this is happening to her." Diane quickly wiped a tear that feel down her cheek. Goliath was about to say something when they heard the door open.
"Mom, Oh hey there Big Guy. What brings you here?"
"I…umm…I can to see how you were doing?" Goliath said.
"That's so sweet of you. I'm doing just fine. Actually I was about to come and see you guys at the clock tower."
"I can give you a lift to the clock tower. The others are patrolling the city but we can wait for them to return."
"Yeah that sounds great."
"Goliath could you wait a second." He looked at Elisa and she smiled, decided to wait outside on the rooftop.
He waited for Elisa to leave the apartment before speaking, "What is it Diane?"
"Goliath I need to promise me something." Diane took a hold on of his talons, "Goliath, you can't tell Elisa what you heard last night. She doesn't need to know. We need to keep this between us. You can't tell the clan either. At least until this blows over."
'I just hope history doesn't repeat itself.' She thought, "Please Goliath promise me." Hesitant at first Goliath nodded in agreement.
"I promise. I will not tell Elisa about any of this."
Diane squeezed his talons in appreciation, "Thank you Goliath. Watch over her."
"I will." And with what he left the apartment to meet up with Elisa. As he reached the rooftop he saw Elisa staring at the night sky.
"Elisa." She turned around and smile at him. Goliath couldn't help but smile in return.
"Ready to go Elisa."
"Yup let's go." Goliath picked Elisa up and secured her in his arms. He stepped onto the edge, opened his wings and leaped of the edge gliding towards the clock tower.
