Title: Goliath's Quests

Rated: T

Author: desiringpirates

Summary: When Elisa gives Goliath a jewel to look after, Goliath is transported to other universes. Scared, Elisa tries to find out how to get her friend back, while Goliath has his eyes opened and learns a little bit more about himself.

A/N: I'm sorry for lack of updates. I've had no power due to snow, writer's block, Sonic fandomness, and then just plain busy-ness. But hopefully updates start picking up again! I also didn't plan on having this chapter be so long... I just wanted to finish the trip into this world!

CHAPTER TWELVE: Might as Well be Friends

"Elisa... please don't leave us." Angela asked, watching as her silent friend was lost to another world.

Brooklyn reached out and touched the young gargoyle's shoulder. "Come on, Angela. Why don't you go and tell everyone what happened. I'll stay here."

Angela was hesitant at first, but left the room. Brooklyn waited until Angela was gone before turning towards the Professor.

"What are her chances?" Brooklyn asked, and the Professor shook his head.

"I have no idea." He kept his grip on the young lady. "But I hope she comes back soon."

(G)(E)(G)(E)

The world was full of light. A soft, blue light that was terrifying. Elisa tried to walk, but found that she couldn't move. Fear gripped her, making her start to panic.

"Elisa?"

Elisa felt warmth fill her up. "Goliath?" She forced herself to say, and it hurt to say it.

"Elisa!" A blurry figure; tall, dark and winged; appeared before her.

"Goliath!"

"Elisa, I-"

But the figure was gone. Elisa stared into the blue abyss, willing for him to re-appear. But he didn't.

And now she was in pain. Deep, burning pain. Something pinched at her fingers, pulled her away from the light.

From Goliath.

(G)(E)(G)(E)

"What do you think it is?" Brooklyn's voice sounded over the din. "A... doppleganger?"

"Of sorts." His own voice sounded, and Goliath started focusing on the here and now. "I think he is starting to come around."

"Great, because this is exactly what I needed tonight."

Goliath opened his eyes and saw himself, Elisa and Brooklyn looking down at him. He rubbed his sore head and made to get up and the other Goliath gripped his right arm and pulled him to a sitting position.

"Do not worry, I'm friendly. I mean no harm." Goliath checked his pouch and was relieved when he found everything in there still.

"We know. You are Goliath, after all." Brooklyn smiled. It put Goliath at ease.

"I've had a feeling something was following me around the past couple of days." Goliath from this world said, and looked over at Elisa.

Elisa couldn't help but grin. "Funny. It's something I've felt for quite some time." Her gargoyle smiled back at her.

"I was brought here by magic. I seem to be on a journey to help... well, to help the two of you." Goliath stared at himself and Elisa. "Are there any troubles that you need help with?"

"Yeah. My sanity seems to be slipping away." Elisa stood up and looked down the alleyway. "If you guys are going to help, then we have to get started. Word must have gone back to whoever the leader of the ring is."

"Ring?" Goliath asked, standing up now. His head swam and he gritted his teeth against the pain.

"There is a theft ring. A bad one. Some victims have been wounded, or worse- killed." The other Goliath explained.

"Meet me at the police station in one hour. There is an old clock on top of the building, no one goes up there. You three should be safe there." Elisa said, and the three gargoyles nodded. "Okay then. See you guys later."

As the three gargoyles took off and went gliding through the air, Goliath took the time to think about what had just happened. He blacked out, and it was odd... and heart-breaking. He had seen Elisa. And it was his Elisa.

He blinked back tears.

(G)(E)(G)(E)

Brooklyn followed Angela through the corridors, carrying Elisa in his arms. His heart was beating fast, panic making him almost blind. The clan was following him close behind. Angela opened a door to a bedroom and Brooklyn rushed in, then gently laid him down on the bed.

"What happened?" Hudson gruffed, looking down at the unconscious woman.

Brooklyn reached out and felt Elisa's forehead. It burned to the touch. "She was lost. Then, suddenly, she screamed in pain and fell down. The Professor just barely caught her before he passed out himself. It was like a current ran through them."

"Where's the Professor?" Broadway asked, looking around. The scholarly man was no where to be found.

"He's alright. He woke up soon after and is sitting down now." Broadway opened up a window and let the cool night air in. "I think it worked. I think she saw Goliath."

"How do you know?" Lexington asked.

Brooklyn pointed at the prone woman. "She's crying."

(G)(E)(G)(E)

Goliath could not describe how he felt. Here he was, at the old stomping grounds... and it was whole, untouched. He looked up at the backwards roman numerals and smiled. There were old boxes lying around, and he knew they contained old case files from the 1930s to the 1940s. He knew, because when he and his clan had moved in, they cleaned out all the boxes and he read most of them.

Even though he knew it all wasn't there, he could see Hudson's old recliner in the corner. He saw the old fridge Elisa had found, and could hear Broadway rustling around it. Lexington was busy tapping away at a keyboard, while Brooklyn sat outside, watching over the city.

He was brought out of his revery when he heard his other self open a box and look through it. Goliath rubbed his temple and moved over to the steps by the clock. The hour was almost up, and Elisa was about to come up from the ladder with information about the two theives from tonight.

"I hope the cop comes back soon." Brooklyn came back in from the outside, where he was looking over the city. "We have five hours until sunrise."

"If we have to, we can sleep here." Goliath said. His other self, the one who actually belonged her, gave him a surprised look. "At least, I think we can."

"I want to bring an end to this ring. Hopefully tonight will be the night we can end the unnecessary violence." The other Goliath motioned for Goliath to sit down on the steps. "Let me fill you in about these crimes."

For the next fifteen minutes, Goliath told Goliath about the ring. About how, for the last nine months, small local business' had been ransacked, and how five innocent people had been killed. The police and the clan were not even close to figuring out who was behind it all. Though it could be linked back to an ever bigger boss, it was difficult to pin anyone to it.

Then a very familiar sight climbed the ladder and Goliath smiled. Then he looked over at his other self and saw that Goliath smile at Elisa as well, and then he knew.

His other self was in love with Elisa, though it seemed like they hardly knew each other.

"Those two creeps are not talking about who their boss is. Though we ran their backgrounds and it seems like they use to do a couple of odd jobs for the sleaze, Tony Dracon." Elisa said, and stopped right in front of the two Goliaths.

"Then we shall watch this Dracon, and figure out if he is truly behind the attacks." This world's Goliath said, and went to move towards the clock's door. But something about Elisa's face stopped him, and he turned back to her. "What is the matter? Do you not trust us?"

"I don't know if I can trust myself. For all I know, this could be all one big hallucination and I'm actually standing here talking to myself." Elisa walked out the door.

Brooklyn looked over at the visiting Goliath, than over at his leader. "It seems like your lady cop is losing it."

"I shall go talk to her." Goliath started after the cop, and the other two gargoyles stayed behind.

(G)(E)(G)(E)

The night air was cool, and it felt good on his sore head. The gargoyle took a deep breath of the fresh air and took a minute to look over his city. His mind drifted to when he blacked out, about how he had seen his Elisa. He had called out to her. He tried to tell her that he was okay, and that he was trying to get home soon. But as soon as he saw her, she disappeared. And it felt like his head was swimming around in a pool full of painful, sharp knives.

After another moment, Goliath turned and walked over to the corner of the building that he knew Elisa would be in. Sure enough, Elisa was leaning against the railing, watching the city beneath her.

"I know that this night was not what you planned it to be." Goliath stood right next to her, and placed his hands on the banister as well. "When I first met you in my world, you didn't seem to believe that I was real, either. You pulled a gun on me. But then we helped each other out... and then we kept helping each other out. We became friends."

"Are you trying to say that if I just go through the motions, everything will turn out alright?" Elisa said, and turned to Goliath. "I just have to take a deep breath, relax, and do my job."

Goliath nodded at her. "Yes. Please trust m- please trust Goliath. He can be a valuable friend."

Elisa smiled. "Alright, Big Guy."

The two of them went back inside, ready to handle the night ahead.

"I shall go on the trail of Dracon. Brooklyn. Will you assist me?" Goliath asked, and Brooklyn nodded in agreement.

"That leaves you and me, Big Guy." Elisa nudgerd the other Goliath's stomach with her elbow.

The other Goliath gave the small woman a nervous smile, but was relieved that she was more relaxed. "Why are you calling me that?"

"Term of endearment. Get use to it."

Goliath smiled as he watched the two of them move on. It truly seemed like they were heading in the right direction. And he felt more relaxed. Purely out of habit now, he reached into his leather pouch and pulled out the Alternis Jewel. There was a crack.

He felt like he jumped out of his skin, and went to rub his finger along the crack when he heard Brooklyn call out to him. He raised his head and watched as the red gargoyle took off in flight.

As much as he wanted to go home, he had made a promise. And he was going to keep it.

(G)(E)(G)(E)

Elisa roused up and an hour later. Her head throbbed in pain, her mouth felt dry. She slowly sat up in bed and was offered a glass of water.

"Glad to see your eyes. I was afraid we would be asleep by the time you woke up." Brooklyn's voice comforted her. She knew he was angry about the ritual, but he was always quick to forgive.

"Thank you." Elisa took the water and began to drink. When done, she gave it back to Brooklyn, who put it on the ground.

"Wanna talk about it?"

Elisa sighed. "I think it... sorta worked. I think I saw him... it was hard to make him out, but the shape was big and purple. And he spoke to me. He said my name."

There was silence in the room for a couple of minutes.

"So... what do you want to do now?" Brooklyn shifted in his seat a little. "I would not suggest the magicks again."

"No, I'm not. You were right. That was reckless." Elisa pulled her legs up and hugged them close to her chest. "I think there is only one thing to do, and that is to wait."

(G)(E)(G)(E)

Goliath followed Brooklyn towards the So-Ho area, and they both touched down on a rooftop.

"Our good friend Xanatos told us all about the mobs and mob bosses. Dracon treats his business like an empire, and isn't afraid to flaunt his wealth." Brooklyn motioned Goliath over to the side and pointed at a window that was across the street. "This is one of his homes."

Goliath looked on and saw Dracon and Glasses sitting in the room, talking. He grit his teeth. "I do not like Dracon. Even in my world, he is a criminal."

"Some things never change. Xanatos told us that in some reports, the criminals that were caught in the ring use to work for Dracon. This is why we think he is a prime suspect."

"Why do you trust him so?" Goliath asked, curious to know why the man was held in such high regard.

"We don't. I just said Dracon was a suspect."

Goliath shook his head. "I meant David Xanatos."

"Let me guess... in your world, he is a criminal. Not to be trusted."

"He should be dealt with carefully, is all." Goliath looked back over to the window. "He has done things in the past that make him unsavory."

"Well, trust me, Xanatos is a friend. A good one. He found us, brought us here. Told us all about the high crime rate here in Manhattan. Asked if we could help protect the helpless. Eventually we decided, on our own, to protect our home." Brooklyn finished his speech and glared defiantly at Goliath.

Goliath just let him. He simply said in return: "Just don't turn your back on him."

All of the sudden, the apartment across the street went dark. The two gargoyles watched as the two young men walked out the door and into a limousine.

"Let's follow." Goliath said, and he and Brooklyn took off after them.

The thought of the jewel still plagued his mind. It was so very tempting to just reach in his pouch and use it. But he made a promise. He kept his promises. He also need his mind to be clear.

Which was a good idea, because when the limo stopped and the two men got out of the vehicle, a fight started... and he and Elisa were right in the middle of it.

(G)(E)(G)(E)

The warehouse they decided to check out was the right one - it was filled to the brim with all of the stolen merchandise and money. It was also full of goons, and Elisa didn't feel like taking them all on. So the two stayed to the shadows, watching as some lackeys were taking inventory.

The gargoyle tapped her on the shoulder and pointed at the far corner. The two goons that had been arrested earlier were out now, complete with smug looks on their faces. They must have posted bail.

The two detectives moved towards the other side of the warehouse, seeing an exit. Elisa hoped that no one had seen her car parked outside. She wanted to sneak out and radio this in.

However, there was one problem. There were a lot of workers, and they were everywhere.

"Well, well, what do we have here?" A tall skin-headed man asked, then his jaw dropped in surprise as he focused on Goliath.

"We're busted." Elisa looked at Goliath, who quickly lashed out his tail and knocked the criminal to the ground. Then he grabbed Elisa, who hooked one arm around his neck and had her gun in the other hand, and began rushing to the exit door.

Gun shots started firing, and screams of confusion and terror filled the air. "Get them!" Was heard, and some of the men hurried to all the exits and barred the doors.

"We have no way out!" Elisa cried, putting her empty gun away and hooking her other arm around Goliath's neck. "We're trapped!"

"No we are not. Hold on!" Goliath pushed up with his strong legs and shielded Elisa as he busted through a window and out into the night.

"Get that door opened!" Came another cry, and soon the parking lot was full of workers.

Goliath caught an air current and went to take it, to send them off to safety, but a gun shot hit him in the wing and he grunted in pain. They were losing altitude fast, Elisa clutching on to the gargoyle with her eyes closed. He hit the ground hard, landing on his back and holding the cop close.

Elisa quickly jumped out of his arms, seeing two workers run towards them. She kicked out and her foot landed in the gut of one of the workers. He went down, tripping his friend as he did so. Goliath was on his feet by then. He joined in the fight, pushing another worker down on her back.

"Let's just focus on the ones that matter! Cut through, try to get to the car!" Elisa commanded. "We need back-up, in the worst way!" Elisa punched the jaw of another worker and turned to avoid a kick heading her way.

A limo had pulled up then, and two figures jumped out of the vehicle and hurried over to where the fighting was. Elisa snarled and started heading towards the boss. "Dracon!"

Goliath followed her, spreading out both arms and mowing down the criminals as he sped by. "We could be in trouble." Goliath said, flinching at the pain in his wing.

"You think?" Elisa was gasping for air now, her muscles burning.

Just then two more figures touched down behind Glasses and Dracon, startling them all. Brooklyn took hold of Glasses as Goliath grabbed Dracon, who screamed in terror.

"Call off your men." Goliath rumbled.

"If I don't?" Dracon answered, finding some courage.

"Call of your men." Goliath repeated and squeezed his arms around the mob boss' chest, making Dracon gasp for air.

"STAND DOWN!" He yelled. "STAND DOWN!"

All the men followed the order. Goliath and Brooklyn dropped their loads, who were smart and stayed on the ground.

"Detective," Goliath called out to Elisa and pointed towards the two criminals. "If you could."

"With pleasure. Tony Dracon, you are under arrest for burglary, theft, destruction of property, use of illegal firearms and the big one- murder."

As Elisa continued reading off the Miranda rights, Goliath moved towards his other self.

"I have to leave now."

The other Goliath extended his claw, which the visiting Goliath took. "Thank you for your help."

"If we can't help ourselves every once in awhile, who can we help?" Both Goliaths chuckled, and the visitor reached into his pouch. "Take care. You've made a good friend."

Praying he wasn't too late, he pulled the Alternis Jewel out of his pouch and found the crack. He sighed in relief. He rubbed the jewel. It sent him to the familiar blue light, wishing it would send him home.

But when the light faded and he looked on as him and Demona held each other close, Goliath felt like almost crying.

He began to feel like he was never going to get home.