As they came out of the whirlwind she was surprised to see they were still at Wyvern Castle, and it was about twenty years before she had been shown the prophecy from her older self. It was snowing outside and she knew it must be around the Winter Equinox.

Her suspicion was confirmed as she looked around and saw the castle was decorated for the festival that would soon be taking place. Looking down she saw the gargoyles leader and Goliath walking out of the castle. "You worry too much old friend. I love her and I always will."

"This is years before the Arch-mage encounter." Demona pointed out.

"Yes, I showed you that first because I wanted to remind you of how well you worked together and now I thought it would be good for you to remember this time period and I'm going to show you how things actually happened instead of how you have built them up in your mind." Puck stated as he grinned at her.

"It's not you I doubt lad. I worry that you're both rushing into this and you may not truly know what your hearts want." The Leader turned to face him, and placed his hands on his shoulders. "Goliath, I have known you and her since you were hatchlings. I'm overjoyed over the happiness you bring each other. Please just think about what I said, and maybe postpone it until you have a chance to get to know her a little better."

"I love her, she is my angel. I know what's in her heart as she knows what's in mine." Goliath crossed his arms over his massive chest and it was only then she realized he was wearing the red tunic that the male gargoyles wore when the bonding ritual is performed she knew he must have chosen red because it was her favorite color. The thought made her smile even if for just a brief moment.

"But lad"

"But nothing if you wish to revoke your permission of course I will have to accept that, but If you trust my judgment as your second than trust me now." The Leader knew that look and knew he wouldn't be budged from his position.

"Alright, I hope you're right lad. Now let's go back inside it's freezing out here." With that they went back into the castle.

"You thought the delay was because he was trying to back out." Puck just shook his head "…and that's when the first crack appeared in your otherwise perfect union."

"I never thought that!" She shouted at him, but the words rang hollow even to her ears.

"Oh, no…Okay, then." As he said that they found themselves inside the castle. They were in a very large suite. She saw her younger self sitting on the bed looking out the window. She was wearing a white and gold dress she had made herself as the custom demanded, and had gold earrings on. Since Goliath had given them to her she never took them off. There was a light knock on the door that was barely audible then the door opened slightly as her sister an orange colored gargoyle wearing a simple white gown, flowing down her back was a mane of golden hair she had pulled up according to a human style she saw once.

"Everyone's waiting for you dear." She walked in slowly and only then noticed her friends shoulders were shaking.

"Pl…Please, just go away…Tell them all to go away." Demona watched her younger self sob bitterly as she said that.

"What are you talking about dear? We're all waiting for you." She said as she put her arm around her while sitting next to her. Demona watched and couldn't help feeling sorry for her younger self as she turned towards her friend.

"I won't go out there just to be abandoned at the altar. I saw him talking with the leader and then they went outside. I know he doesn't approve of us because he says were too young." She barely got the last words out as her body was wracked with sobs. Her friend hugged her tight.

"I've always been jealous of you did you know that. There was a time I pursued Goliath myself and he turned me down flat. It was only recently I discovered it was because his heart belonged to you. He's going to be leader someday." She said as she looked her right in the eyes. "Are you going to prove worthy of being his mate and second in command or are you going to behave like a hatchling and leave him open for me."

Suddenly Demona's eyes flared red and she was about to jump when Puck grabbed her arm. "You can't touch anyone remember. This is only a vision of what happened. However, I think I finally understand you. You have always felt you've had competition when it comes to Goliath. That's the true reason behind your animosity now with Elisa. You won't make amends to your clan because you fear the possible embarrassment of competing with Detective Maza, but you must understand this competition doesn't exist it's all in your mind."

"Your right, It's not a competition because I don't want him since he's made his choice." Demona's voice was filled with hate.

"Has he or are you making it for him out of jealousy?" He studied her a moment before continuing on. "Admit it when she told you that she wanted to be with Goliath you already knew, and you thought he was going to choose her."

"I never thought th…."

"Really, then why is it that it wasn't until she voiced her intentions that you went out to your mate to be? Did you actually love him or was it his power with the clan you wanted?" He had that annoying grin. Demona knew he was wrong about the reason she loved Goliath, but she couldn't deny that her own insecurities may be what caused some of the issues between them now.

She found that they were now standing on a stage overlooking the whole dining hall. She watched as all her old friends and family entered. She saw Goliath and their leader leave. She saw herself run to her room. A few minutes later she saw her sister head down the hall after her.

"This is a trick. This isn't the way it actually happened." Demona said half-heartedly as she watched Goliath and their leader walk back in from the cold. Goliath walked straight up to the stage. As he got there he looked over the crowd. His expression was furious.

"I have heard all your objections. Now, you will cast them aside and be happy for us, or you are welcome to leave." As he calmly voiced the options the crowd looked at him in shock. No one left, but they did look sullenly on as he continued. "I have been very understanding of some of your choices knowing you would be happy with the decisions you have made. Can you not see that this is what we want? Can you not see the hurt you are causing my angel with this insistence that we are doing the wrong thing?" He gave them a moment to think over his words.

A red gargoyle with horns on his head and white hair coming nearly to his back stood up. "Goliath, we're your friends. I'm your brother and we care for you." He walked up to the stage. He climbed up on stage and took Goliath's hand. "You're right though we have been selfish thinking we know what's best for the two of you and regardless of what anyone else thinks here I will support you."

"You have my support as well." A deep voice came from the back a tall blue gargoyle with horns on his head and long black hair came forward. "I'm here if you need additional support, after all you are my rookery brother."

"Aye lad, at first I admit I was unsure of your commitment to her but now I see the devotion in your actions. Anyone who causes you any difficulties will answer to me." The leader said as he clasped his forearm. "Now, should we start this lad?" He grinned at Goliath for a moment receiving a smile in return. Just as Goliath was about to speak the door at the end of the room opened and his angel walked through it followed closely by her rookery sister.

She walked slowly up to the stage. The dress she wore clung seductively to every curve. Goliath could do nothing but stare feeling his heart race as she neared him. In an instant he was the envy of every male in the room.

As she approached the stage she looked up at the leader. "I'm sorry for being late; I had to look my best." She purred the last to Goliath.

As the ceremony began everyone sat down and awaited the upcoming vows. The leader flashed a look at the other two gargoyles and they quickly took their seats. Then he took their hands Goliath's left and his angel's right. As the room grew silent "Now it is time for your vows lad."

"My love, my angel of the night, I vow to the midnight moon to love, cherish, protect, and be loyal to you forever because you are the love of my life and you are the only one for me. You and I are one now and forever."

The leader then nodded to Goliath's angel. "Now, it's your turn lass."

"Goliath, here before the midnight moon I vow to love, cherish, remain loyal to you and to protect you for the rest of our lives. You are the love of my life. Before I met you I didn't know what love was and now I stand before you and vow myself to you now and forever."

The leader handed Goliath a golden crown like tiara that he had made for his angel the night before. Her eyes lit up as she saw it. She stood still letting him put it on her and after he put it on her everyone saw how perfectly it fit and it matched the curves of her brow. Before anyone could react she snaked her hand behind his neck and pulled him down and kissed him forcefully shocking everyone in the room as she did.

After catching her breath "I saw Prince Malcolm do that and I always wondered what it was like" She confessed to the stunned crowd. Goliath turned an even darker shade of lavender but was still smiling. He was happier than any other time he could remember.

"And now, lad and lass I grant you your bond as witnessed by the midnight moon and all our family and friends. You are now one heart and one soul for all time. I'm beyond happy that the two of you have found each other and are willing to travel this life together. The clan is now stronger with the two of you together." As he finished the whole room erupted in cheers.

Puck looked over at Demona and saw tears freely running down her cheeks. "You still wear the tiara he made you." He said grinning at her. She didn't appear to hear what he had said

Just as Puck turned back to watch Goliath carry his angel off he heard more sobbing and then to answer his unspoken question "I still love him, I always have." The words were shaky and barely audible, but Pucks amazing hearing picked it up and he just grinned to himself.

They found themselves standing back in Demona's big room. It was a mess as if someone had ransacked it. They saw Goliath lying with his angel. They were both breathing heavily and for a moment Demona felt envious.

They saw his angel roll away for a moment, then "Now and forever…Are you sure you meant that? A lot can happen in the future."

"I meant every word of it." Goliath said putting his hand on her shoulder as he spoke.

"My sister told me how she pursued you, and how she still would if she could." She snarled.

"She did." Goliath confirmed. "Does that matter now? I have made my choice and I am with you now."

"Did you mate with her?" She asked as she rolled over. She couldn't help but grin as she noticed how he admired her breasts as they came into view.

"No, I never did, however if I am to be honest you should know she tried to tempt me more than once." He said as she began to stroke his hair out of his face.

"Did she do this?" She asked as she quickly kissed him while grabbing his hand and moving it to her breast. As she felt his hands on her she emitted a soft moan as they kissed.

"I think we've seen enough. How about we give them some privacy" Puck said as the whirlwind appeared again.