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Gargoyles Time's Changeling - Episode Eleven: Discovery and a New Addition
By Celgress
East Side of Chicago early November 2014, night
Goliath and Elisa glided above the city searching for crime. So far their nightly patrol had proven uneventful. They were making a final pass over this particular area when they spotted two strangely outfitted men breaking into an office building. The skyscraper had a large sign on its side which read "Cyberbiotics". Landing near the broken rooftop skylight through which the men had entered Elisa and Goliath soundlessly exchanged glances then nods. Stealthily making their way inside they found the two men busily looting a high tech safe that appeared to have been melted, standing still both adult gargoyles took the opportunity to more closely examine they're would be adversaries.
The first figure was covered head to toe in a yellow jumpsuit with black boots, gloves and chest plate along with glittering red compound eyes and wire structured wings like those of an insect. There was a slit in his mask that allowed him to open his mouth. The second figure wore a purple and blue jumpsuit broken up by steel boomerang symbols on either side of his torso, his thighs and his forehead. His eye pieces were also blue.
"Our boss will be most pleased, eh Human Fly." The purple and blue clad figure said placing several plastic encased circuit boards into a burlap sack held by his co-conspirator.
"Buzz, buzz, buzz," Human Fly chirped excitedly.
"That's the last one, and we're done." The purple and blue clad figure declared.
"I believe those items do not belong to you." Goliath rumbled as the duo turned around.
"Buzz, buzz," Human Fly chirped.
"Yeah, what he said." The purple and blue clad figure said thumbing in his partner's direction. Elisa and Goliath exchanged puzzled looks. "I'm Boomerang this here is Human Fly. Step aside or get trashed." Boomerang threatened surveying his beastly opponents he smiled underneath his exosuit's mask when he spied their pronounced pointed ears. "Human Fly old buddy old pal dampen your audio receptors, will you?"
Human Fly buzzed once.
Boomerang plucked two specialized silver screamerangs from hidden pockets. He casually tossed them through the air towards our heroes. Goliath and Elisa easily dodged the clumsily deployed projectiles but were soon on the floor clutching their heads in pain. The screamerangs circled around the room twice each before disintegrating. During their thirty second long flight they had emitted sonic pulses that had disorientated the gargoyles' acute sense of hearing. Similarly to bats gargoyles rely to a great degree on their ears while flying. Several minutes passed before they could regain their footing by then Human Fly and Boomerang, along with their ill-gotten gain, were long gone.
"How thoroughly unpleasant, huh Big Guy," Elisa said rubbing her aching head.
"Agreed," Goliath growled.
"Feel well enough to fly?" Elisa asked noting her throbbing head.
"Perhaps," Goliath grunted rubbing his own head and neck.
"This is the police we have your position surrounded, come out with your hands up!" A male voice boomed as the windows were bathed in red and blue flashing lights from below.
"Wonderful," Elisa snorted.
"It would appear we had best leave my love, before things become further complicated." Goliath said.
Unfortunately Elisa and Goliath were spotted fleeing the scene. Ignoring police commands to land the large winged shadows were shot at. One bullet grazed Goliath's right thigh another Elisa's left shoulder. Neither was in a particularly good mood when they returned home later that night to find the younger trio surrounding an unconscious blue skinned female gargoyle with a blood encrusted beak that was visibly dislocated.
"What happened to ye two?" Hudson asked ambling out of the TV/Computer Room Bronx by his side.
"We had an encounter with two unfriendly super powered robbers." Elisa said wincing as he patted her injured shoulder.
"They did tis damage," Hudson said concerned by Elisa and Goliath's bloody wounds.
"No, members of the local police force did." Elisa said scowling. Hudson quirked an eyebrow ridge at Elisa questioningly.
"They mistook us for the thieves. Fear not they are only flesh wounds." Goliath clarified. "Who is the injured female? I do not recognize her." Goliath asked approaching the others.
"We met her while out on patrol." Broadway explained. "She was fighting some sort of black spider demon when we got there. He knocked her out cold."
"Venom, he's name is Venom." Lexington corrected.
"How do you know?" Broadway said in a challenging tone.
"I read it online." Lexington said rolling his eyes. "Venom is a rouge meta-human or is he a human mutant, I always get those two mixed up, either way judging by online accounts he's bad news."
"Great, another overpowered lunatic we'll have to deal with." Elisa said.
"It wasn't all bad we met one of the good guys." Broadway said.
"Yeah SHEILD special operative Blue Recluse," Lexington added. "He was also fighting Venom when we showed up."
"Fighting, Venom had them both beat." Broadway huffed crossing his arms over his burly chest. "If we hadn't happened along when we did they'd have been finished."
"Hudson buddy I got those foot long hoagies. You're going to love these buddy." Franco said entering through a newly installed trapdoor carrying a large boxed filled with submarine sandwiches and sodas. "What happened here?" He said once he saw the scene of carnage.
"Super powered criminals," Lexington said.
"You five need weapons." Franco offered. "Show them you mean business."
"I doubt that would help." Goliath rumbled softly.
"Sure it would, pack a rod and you instantly gain respect." Franco said.
"Could I have one of those by any chance?" Broadway asked pointing at the foot longs.
"Sure, knock yourself out pal." Franco said with a shrug tossing Broadway a sandwich.
"Takes," Broadway slurped between bites.
"Don't mention it, really don't mention it," Franco said cringing at Broadway's messy eating.
"Hey she's coming around." Brooklyn announced cradling Katana's head and upper body with his hands.
"Uhhhh, what happened? Where am I?" Katana said blinking her blurry eyes.
"Shush, its' alright you're safe." Brooklyn said.
"Who are you?" Katana said.
"I'm Brooklyn." Brooklyn said.
"Who am I?" Katana asked trying to stand with little success.
"Don't move you've been badly injured." Brooklyn said.
"What do you have Lex?" Elisa asked noticing the sheathed blade Lexington was holding.
"It belongs to her. It's a Japanese sword, I think. I believe it's called a katana, or something similar sounding." Lexington said handing the package to Elisa who withdrew the sword gingerly.
"Most impressive," Goliath said once the blade was freed admiring it's sheen and high level of workmanship.
"Katana, I remember, it is my name," Katana said.
"Do you remember anything else?" Brooklyn said.
Katana closed her eyes concentrating hard. "I'm sorry." Katana said at last. "There is nothing else."
"Ye don't remember anything about yer past lassie?" Hudson said.
"Nothing, other than my name everything is a blank." Katana said trying again to stand up.
"Hold on, you're in no condition…." Brooklyn said before Katana cut him off.
"Please, help me," Katana said Brooklyn obliged. Katana slung her right arm over his shoulders for support.
As Katana hobbled around the courtyard with Brooklyn's assistance all eyes traced her inelegant movements. This was the first chance the others had to closely examine their latest addition. Beside her pale blue skin and beak she had grey eyes. Her long black hair was tied back by a golden bow in a long ponytail. She wore an elaborate golden robe with red trim and matching red belt.
"Dawn isn't far off Lassie. We'd best set yet beak soon, or else it won't heal proper." Hudson said.
"I understand, be gentle," Katana said she and Brooklyn making their way towards Hudson.
With practiced skill gleaned from the aftermath of countless battles Hudson relocated Katana's broken beak. Katana roared in pain then slumped temporarily unconscious into Brooklyn's arms. A few moments later she was awake again moaning in pain.
The remainder of the night went by quickly Brooklyn remained by Katana's side. He even roosted beside her that day. Meanwhile events were in motion that would seriously challenge the Clan moving forward.
Chicago Headquarters of Nightstone Unlimited
"Hmmmm, most intriguing," A man of medium build in a dark purple business suit with matching dark purple tie and a midnight black undershirt said leaning forward slightly in his plush brown leather chair elbows resting on his large polished oak dress. He was clean shaven of pale completion with piercing oddly colored yellow eyes. His iron grey hair tied back into a shoulder length ponytail. On the right side of his desk was mounted a seventeen inch computer monitor which was currently displaying audio muted footage of vague winged shapes fleeing from Cyberbiotics Chicago office building last night. "You have done well promptly delivering the items I requested. Furthermore your eyewitness description of the creatures that tried to stop you carrying out my orders represents an unexpected bonus."
"Thank you Mr. Starr sir." Boomerang said.
"Buzz, Buzz," Human Fly chirped in agreement.
"I'll contact you again when needed, until such time relax enjoyed yourselves." Mr. Starr said waving away the pair of super crooks with his downturned right hand. "Excuse me gentlemen I'm expecting an important conference call that cannot wait."
Once Lucien Starr was alone he contacted Dr. Sevarius. The Doctor remained at his mansion outside the city. "Greetings Dr. Sevarius," Mr. Starr said smiling warmly.
"Greetings Lucien, to what do I owe the pleasure?" The aged Geneticist said once his image had stabilized on the monitor.
"A progress report, how goes Project Resurrection?" Lucien Starr asked his smile never leaving his face.
"I have made no progress." Dr. Sevarius admitted following a protracted awkward pause.
"I see," Lucien Starr said. "Fortuitously recent events have seemingly conspired in our favor. Have you by any chance seen today's news?"
"I have no time for such trivialities." Dr. Servarius said offended by the implication he wasted his valuable, and strictly limited, free time watching *shudder* network television.
"Hold on, I'm sending you a link to a local news story of great interest." Lucien Starr said clicking on his mouse.
Dr. Servarius frowned clicking on the link his expression soon changed becoming one of wonder and perhaps a little glee. "Other living gargoyles," He whispered in awe.
"Exactly," Lucien Starr said. "With enough of their DNA Project Resurrection could yet prove a success, don't you agree?"
"Of course I agree." Dr. Servarius said jovially. "What about Demona? What are her thoughts concerning this latest development?"
"Let me worry about her." Lucien Starr said. "Your only concern is making sure Project Resurrection is an unmitigated success, by any means necessary."
"At the very least I'll require extensive DNA samples from these two specimens, and any others there may be, if not their capture if my efforts are to prove fruitful." Dr. Servarius said. "When can I expect delivery of either?"
"Soon, in the meantime prepare the proper equipment." Lucien Starr said. "I want all stations ready when the hour arrives. I'll get back to you when I have a definitive timetable or further instructions, goodbye." Dr. Servarius inclined his head slightly in a show of understanding before Lucien Starr severed the connection.
"Yes doctor I'll deal with my dear 'sister'." Lucien Starr said leaning back in his chair hands clasped in his lap. "She'll follow my lead on this matter, or else. She's already done so for nearly a thousand years. Without me connections, knowledge, power and ability to operate freely both during daylight and move undetected in human circles her plans would certainly fail. Currently she needs me far more than I need her."
Deep under Chicago
Centuries old vampire Matías carefully picked his way through the pitch black passageway. The steeply inclined tunnel descended at a steep near forty-five degree angle. Even with enhanced vision Matías would have been squinting to make out rocky features if it were not for the dim light provided by the electronic lantern he carried in his left hand. After long minutes the tunnel leveled out into a seldom visited wide chamber piled knee high with human bones: many modern many ancient.
Dozens of pairs of fiery red eyes shone from the darkness starring unblinkingly at the interloper. "Why do you disturb us our servant?" A raspy male voice hissed from the darkness.
"I come seeking the wisdom of ages ancient ones." Matías said respectfully.
"State your case our servant." The voice hissed impatiently.
"Recently a clan of gargoyles has chosen to roost in our territory. Many of my finest warriors have since fallen before them. All efforts to destroy them have proven futile. What should I do?" Matías inquired piously.
"Long has it been since we dined on gargoyles." The voice hissed longing evident in its words. "Bring them to us. We shall finish them." A multitude of similarly raspy voices hissed their approval.
"Thy will be done ancient ones." Matías said with a bow.
To Be Continued
