Everyone arrived at the clock tower after sneaking Sora, Donald and Goofy through the police station. It wasn't too difficult since the Captain order a majority of her force to deal with the heartless problem down at Midtown. The five of them made their way to the janitor's closet, where the ladder that led to the clock tower was. They climb up and were greeted by the gargoyles, who were waiting patiently for them to arrive. Everyone gathered around the couch Elisa donated to them, anxiously waiting for Sora to tell his story.
"So Sora," Brooklyn utter, "You said this master of yours knew what was going on with Elisa. What's the story?"
"Well…" Sora retold the story the master to him. He explained about keyblade wielders lived peacefully thousands of years ago. They kept balance between light and darkness. Among those keyblade wielders live other wielder. Selective individuals who protected mythical creatures, keeping balance between them and humans. These individuals wielded special keyblades that represented the creature they protected.
Hearing this caught Elisa's attention, "So that why keyblade looks like a gargoyles' wing."
"Exactly."
"So, mythical creatures and humans lived together in harmony. It sounds like a true paradise." Broadway said.
"From what Master Yen Sid told us it was."
"Past tense." Elisa emphasize.
"Well, things happen., bad things." Donald said.
"Like what? Matt ask.
"You see..." Goofy continue the story. He explained the outcome of the Keyblade War and how Kingdom Heart, the heart of all worlds, became swallow into darkness. While the war was going on another war broke out between the humans and the mythical creatures. Some of the humans began to distrust the mythical creatures, believing they're nothing more than heartless monster who needed to be eliminated.
Goliath growl in a low, angry voice. He and his clan knew all too well about discrimination among humans and his kind. When they lived in Castle Wyvern thousands of years ago, there were some humans who trusted them and treated them like people. However, there were some who hated the idea of gargoyles living among them. Fear and anger help fuel the fire of hatred. Even though Goliath ensure the humans they would do no such harm, it didn't ease their fear. Things went back and forth between the gargoyles and the humans they sworn to protect. Suddenly, his and his clans' world changed. Demona, who was once his mate and his human friend; whom he trusted the most betrayed them all. This betrayal caused the lives of all but few of his fellow clan members. That night was cemented in his memory.
Goliaths' anger grew, 'Just remembering that horrid night...losing all my brothers and sisters...betrayed by my own friend and my love...' His thoughts quickly dissipated when he felt a gently hand on top of his. Goliath looked over to Elisa gently smiling at him.
Elisa could sense Goliaths' anger and rage when he hear that part of the story. Knowing the history behind his past Elisa understood his anger. She place her hand over his, reassuring him that she will never betray him.
'I'll never hurt you, Big Guy. You can always trust me.'
Goliath could feel her emotion through her hand. This immediately calm him down. Smiling at her , Goliath wrap his arm around Elisa's waist; giving it a gently squeeze.
'Elisa, thank you.' Elisa felt his emotion and knew what he was saying. She lean closer as Goofy finish the story.
"In the end both sides were destroyed. The only remaining survivors the was are Oberon and his children."
"Oberon?! Are you sure, lad?" Hudson asked.
"That's what Yen Sid told us." Sora said.
"No way." Brooklyn felt like his mind has just been blown. So did everyone else. They knew Oberon and his children were ancient beings but never imagine them to be that ancient.
Goliath sat quietly, thinking over everything. 'The story shed some light on things but there are some things quite unclear.'
"Sora, you said that certain individuals were selected to protect the mythical creature. Correct?" Sora nodded.
"So, how was it they were chose? How was Elisa chosen?"
Sora thought for a moment, "Hmm, well Yuffie told me that "a keyblade chooses its master." It's possible that the keyblade felt Elisa was worthy of wielding one."
"I see."
"Hold it." Brooklyn spoke up, "There's still something I don't get." Brooklyn look at the trio, "When you guys arrived you called Elisa princess. Why is that?"
"Yeah, does she come from royalty? Or is she a reincarnation of a former princess?" Lex added to the line of questioning. Everyone look at Elisa, hoping she could answer them.
Elisa nervously laughed, "He-he, well I can assure you I'm not royalty. And...I don't think I'm a reincarnation of a former princess he-he, right?"
Donald answer that question, "Don't worry princess, your you and nobody else."
"So, why am I a princess?"
"Because your heart is filled with pure light." Goofy answer, "You don't have any darkness inside you."
"Just like the princesses of Heart." Sora added.
"Princesses of Hearts?" Angela inquire.
"Yeah, seven maidens with hearts of pure light." Donald said.
"So Elisa's a princess of Heart?" Hudson asked.
"Well…not exactly." Sora explained, "According to Master Yen Sid, Elisa possesses similar powers as the Princesses of Hearts. However her power comes from the connection she has between the humans and you guys." Sora look at Elisa, "Elisa, you're a special kind of princess. The Princess of Harmony. You bring balance and harmony to those around you."
"Unbelievable." Elisa was stun by the reasoning of her sudden royal statues.
"Unfortunately." Sora continued, "There's a negative side to this."
"What do you mean lad?" Hudson ask the boy.
"You see…since there aren't any other mythical creatures in existents Elisa's the last princess."
"You mean, besides us and Oberon, there are no other creatures?" Broadway ask.
Sora shook his head, "No, and because of this Elisa life is in danger."
"In danger? Of what?" Broadway pondered.
"Is it the heartless? Lex inquired.
"Not just from them but a dangerous group called Organization XIII." Sora said.
"Organization what now." Matt said, never heard of this group before.
"Organization XII." Goofy reiterated, "There a group of powerful nobodies that don't exist. They wear black coats and use the power of darkness to travel to from world to world."
"And you think they're here in the city?" Goliath asked.
"Yes." Sora said, "Master Yen Sid told us so. And that's why we're here, to protect Elisa and her light."
"My light." Elisa utter, remembering what the hooded man told her.
"Your Heart contains the purest of light. It's what we need to complete Kingdom Hearts. With your light the Organization can truly exist."
'So, they want to use my light to complete Kingdom Hearts and become whole again.' Elisa lowered her head, 'With everything that's happened tonight, I get the feeling things are about to get dangerous. Not just for me but my friends too. I have to make sure none of them get hurt. Even if it means I have to sacrifice myself in order to protect them.'
Goliath observe Elisa as she disappeared into her own world. He knew Elisa was trying to figure out way to protect the clan and Matt from the impending danger. 'Elisa's always puts others' safety before hers. But not this time."
"We'll protect you, Elisa." Goliath said.
Elisa snapped out of her thoughts, "Huh?"
Goliath smiled, "You heard me we'll protect you. You've always protected us from danger and even put your own life at risk. But now, it's our turn."
"Goliath's right." Brooklyn said, "We'll protect you from whatever evil gets in our way."
"Aye, we'll put up a good fight against those Organization folks." Hudson said
"There's no way those weirdo are going to hurt you with us around." Broadway said.
"You know it." Lex added.
"Don't forget about me." Matt said.
"And me." Angela said, "After all you're family and family always sticks together."
Elisa was stunned by her friends' proclamation to protect her. She didn't know what she did in the past to get such amazing people in her life but boy was she grateful.
"Thanks guys you don't how much it means to me."
"I can only imagine." Goliath said.
"And don't forget Elisa you have your trusty keybalde." Donald said.
"That's right. It's your greatest ally." Goofy said.
"Besides you're a natural with it. I mean did you guys see how the princess kick all those heartless's butts. It was amazing." Sora said.
Elisa was flatter by Sora's enthusiasm, "Thanks Sora."
As much as everyone enjoyed the trio's enthusiasm it was short lived the sun slowly rose from the horizon, "Come everyone, the sun's about to rise."
Everyone got up and made their way outside, leaving a confused Sora, Donald, and Goofy behind. Nonetheless, the boys followed them outside.
"What's going on?" Sora asked.
Elisa winked at him, "You'll see." They watched at the clan took their position on top of the ledge. Goliath turn to see Elisa one last time; worried about her well-being during the day.
'Maybe I should tell her to stay at the clock tower.'
Elisa, aware of what the Big Guy was thinking gave him a reassuring wink. She then glanced over at Sora, Donald, Goofy and Matt. Goliath smiled, knowing she'll be alright with them around. The sun rose from the horizon, turning the Gargoyles to stone.
"Whoa." Sora, Donald and Goofy were amazed by what just happened.
"Yeah, I had that same reaction too." Matt said.
"Why don't we head over to my place. You guys can rest up and we'll come back around sunset." Elisa said. They agreed as they made their way back inside.
