Ch. 14 Demona's Return part 2
Emilie narrowed her dark brown eyes to each building of the city. She was looking for Casey. According to her father, she went out that afternoon and Casey never made it home. Right now, the entire clan was out searching for the missing girl. Elisa and Mr. Mason being on the police force had the entire district looking. In addition, posters were sent out to the people of New York to keep an eye out.
Xanatos was doing his part by having his own private investigators on the case and alerting the news media of the girl's sudden disappearance. Emilie held her arms tightly to her chest, she was worried. Casey was her best friend and she was grateful that everyone was trying to find her, but the half-breed blamed herself.
Instead of staying in the castle tower, she should have visited Casey earlier in the day. That way, Emilie would have at least had an idea of what happened if someone took her. The gargoyle was use to handling dangerous situations if she recalled correctly Lexington had told her about some of the missions Goliath and Elisa went go on.
The tales were dangerous and death-defying, but from here she could tell how her parents fell in love with each other. But, felt sorry for her father and uncles who were placed under a sleeping spell for years. "Angela! Gather the clan, we are ending the search for tonight!" Goliath shouted. Angela nodded letting out a mighty roar to call the clan home. Emilie felt weak, her wings were rugged as she flew. Flapping slowly and pausing in the air. She was very tired, it was for the best that they retreating home.
Without warning, Goliath swooped down midair to Emilie. He gathered her in his arms and flew toward the tower with the clan following. When they landed, Emilie was already stone in Goliath's arms. He held her steadily, while addressing the clan. "The sun is coming. When night falls again, we shall search more. For now, assume your positions." Goliath said walking into the tower. He laid Emilie in her bedroom and flew outside to his position next to Hudson.
The sun rose and the warriors were condemned to their stone slumber. Elisa knowing that her family was asleep, walked up the steps to her daughter's extra room. She smiled at the peaceful expression on Emilie's stone face, before the stone began cracking. It broke and a loud growl was heard from Emilie as she rubbed her eyes clean.
"Hey mom." She muttered noticing her bedroom. "Oh, yeah Dad led the clan back home. By then I was out like a light." Emilie said turning to Elisa. "Any luck finding her?" Elisa shook her head indicating a no. Tears filled Emilie's eyes and she broke down, where was Casey?
The next day, seemed normal. Emilie went to school with Alex. It was only them since Casey was missing. Owen seemed to be the only one unaffected by this in Emilie's opinion, but she wondered how Puck felt at the moment. Once school was over, Emilie decided to walk home instead of flying. With ease, Emilie covered her head with the hood of her sweatshirt. As she walked, the gargoyle was being followed by three teenage boys. Emilie walked faster, until the boys trapped her into an alley.
"Where do you think you're going girl?" one of them asked. Emilie glared at the boys, she could easily kick their butts. But, she couldn't reveal the existence of her clan to these idiots. "Now give us the cash you have on ya." Another boy said. "I have none. Now go away." Emilie stated attempting to leave when one of the boys shoved her against a brick wall.
Her eyes narrowed in slits at the action. Every instinct was telling her to dispose of the boys but she couldn't. One boy raised his fist to punch her, she closed her eyes, but the blow never came.
"It is not nice to pick on others." A voice said. Emilie looked up seeing a tall woman with bright red hair and blue eyes. She had a strong hold on the boy's hand. "Please let go of me!" the boy begged. The woman smiled and unleashed her grip. She turned to all three boys and glared. "Leave and let me never see you here again." Her tone struck fear into their hearts and the boys fled.
"Um, thank you." Emilie said looking nervously at the woman." It's no problem sweetie." She walked over and unveiled Emilie's appearance from the hood. "There is no need to hide from me Emilie." She said with a smile." How do you know my name?" Emilie asked. "My name is Dominique Destine, I am old friend of your father: Goliath." Dominique stated.
Emilie smiled. "I thought mom and Xanatos were the only ones who knew the existence of gargoyles." She said as Dominique laughed. "Oh, many people know dear. They just keep it secret. Anyway, I must be off." She said before giving Emilie a card.
"On there is my phone number and address. Call me or come my way if you every need anything. I happen also be a counselor." Dominique said, she was about to leave when-"Wait! You already know my father…so I'll come over to your place tomorrow." Emilie stated. Dominique gave her a wide smile. "Perfect! Just come in the afternoon. Also if you like visiting we can make it a daily thing" Emilie nodded and flew off.
Dominique let out a sinister laugh and smiled. "It's like luring a mouse to a trap."