Gargoyles- The Heart of Everything

by Sunmoonlight

Brooklyn has been living in a very lonely world and yearns to find love of his own. However, his life gets turned upside down when he meets the beautiful, young Human woman named Rose. Rose lives in a very similar world; one full of darkness, loneliness, and is haunted by one dark secret. Will they find the love and strength in each other to rise above the darkness?

41. Chapter 41- Nothing Ever Known

** Still Rated M- for this chapter: Major Sexual Content. Honeymoon was not over.

Author's note at bottom. Thanks!**

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~Chapter Forty-One~

Nothing Ever Known

Rose stared at the female Gargoyle in the bathroom mirror with a mix of shock and horror and couldn't believe what just happened to her. She drank the potion in which Puck had apparently made for them; and then the next thing she knew she was no longer a Human, but a Gargoyle.

She blinked a few times at herself and wanted to believe that she was dreaming- however; every movement she made in the mirror, the beautiful Gargoyle replicated. Her feet and hands were no longer flesh; but claws like Brooklyn's. Her skin was a deep tan color, her long auburn-red hair was curly and hit just past her backside, and she had two horns coming out of her head. Although they weren't as long as Brooklyn's; they were still new to her and came out of where her eyebrows used to be. Her ears were pointed and her long wings were spectacular; as well as her tail, coming from her backside. She slowly raised her sharp claws to her face again and continued to stare at her new self. Turning from the mirror, she met her surprised look with Brooklyn's- who was staring at her in equal shock.

Suddenly, he stepped forward and grabbed hold of her wings, touching them to see if they were real or not, and then slowly moved his talons to graze across her face. Tears filled her eyes as she smiled a more sharp smile at him.

"Rose?" He asked her, as if he was still in disbelief.

"Yes, my love." She answered him in awe. "It's me! I'm a Gargoyle… like you!"

"How is this possible?" He asked her quietly, still in awe of her.

"It's that potion!" She said, smiling brightly at him now. "It has given me this opportunity to be your same species, most likely for the remaining part of the night… and there's just enough for you to finish it off… which…"

"Which'll do what?" He whispered, gazing deeply into her eyes.

Rose paused and thought for a few minutes about that. If the potion turned her into a Gargoyle; while they were in the middle of the night, then it might do the opposite for him, and then an idea came to her.

"It might turn you Human when the sun comes up!" She breathed excitedly. "I mean… that's my guess… Puck wouldn't give us something that is permanent, would he?"

"No, I don't think he would." Brooklyn said, still gazing over her body and then slowly lowered his claws to touch her neck and top of her chest. "Rose… you're so beautiful… like… I'm not kidding you, you're the most beautiful Gargoyle I've ever seen in my entire life."

Rose chuckled at his sweet compliment and then had a sudden thought come to her. However, before she could think it through, it came blurting out of her mouth.

"Am I more beautiful to you like this or as a Human?"

He blinked and stared at her, and she instantly didn't want to know the answer to her question. If he thought she was more beautiful and appealing to him like this, then she would have a hard time being Human once again.

He gazed deeply into her eyes and smiled gently at her, kissing her suddenly on her lips. She closed her eyes at his touch and though her body was different, the feelings of love were the same and just as intense before, giving her a sense of relief to her question to him. He breathed her in and pulled her new body against his. After a few seconds of passionately kissing her, he pulled away from her lips and smiled devilishly down at her. Though she had grown at least a foot, Brooklyn still towered over her by a few inches.

"Oh, my sweet Rose… remember what I've always told you?" He sighed. "It does not matter if you are Human, Gargoyle, or my purple spotted-fire breathing dragon… I love you. Now when it comes to your new body…" He paused, touched her long hair and wings and smiled again."It is in my nature to see a beautiful and attractive female Gargoyle, who I know to be my mate, and not be utterly and irrevocably in love with her. However, it is the Human… Rose Connelly… who I have fallen head over wings with. I'm so incredibly attracted to you as a Human, and I'm not gonna complain about this new form either. No matter what you look like, you'll always be beautiful, attractive and desirable to me."

"Good answer…" She replied, feeling completely relieved and immediately crushed her lips against his.

In this new form, her lips and face was still normal; and didn't have a beak like Brooklyn did, however; they had kissed enough that she was used to it, and loved him for his beak. She willed her wings to wrap about his body as she pulled him closer to her; her tongue finding his and dancing together in a sensual dance like they usually did. Rose held onto him closely and tightly; while Brooklyn's strong wings wrapped around both of them; creating a double cocoon of privacy for them.

Their kissing quickly turned into sexual tension and desire for each other, so Brooklyn suddenly grabbed onto her and lifted her up into his strong arms. When she stopped kissing him and stared into his eyes, he effortlessly walked them out of the bathroom, into the bedroom. He laid her gently down on the bed and lovingly admired her body with great desire.

Rose was breathless too as he gazed down upon her, and before she could say anything; he crawled on top of her and began kissing her passionately, rubbing his groin against hers, exciting her mating instincts. Brooklyn quickly found the bottom of her sweater and ripped it off her body, and tossed her sweater on the ground.

With her bra revealed to him and her larger chest, his lips immediately claimed her cleavage with his lips, touching and kissing her with the most desperate of touches and to her shock; his tail managed to find hers and took hold of it, making her cry out in shock.

"Oh my! Well, that's new…" Rose mumbled against his lips, making Brooklyn chuckle. However, he kept kissing her passionately and didn't stop to respond to her. Rose closed her eyes and groaned in pleasure at his touch and kisses, but then froze slightly as Brooklyn slowly reached for his belt on his loincloth. He was wanting to mate with her, Gargoyle to Gargoyle, but while that didn't bother her, she realized something potentially dangerous.

"No… wait!" Rose suddenly said, sitting up and grabbing his claw with hers to stop him. "We… we can't."

"What?" He asked her, a bit shocked. " Why not? Do you… do you not want to?"

"No, I… I do..." She said quietly, and felt her heart breaking slightly. "That's not it. It's um… It's just that I've had a thought."

"What's on your mind, my love?" He asked her breathlessly, gazing into her eyes deeply. She stared back at him and wanted nothing more than to make love to him, but she closed her eyes and sat up away from him and walked away from the bed, holding herself.

"Rose?" He asked her quietly as he crawled off the bed and walked towards her. "What's wrong?"

Taking a deep breath, she turned back to him as he placed his claws upon her shoulders, and she shook her head.

"I want to give this experience to you more than anything, Brooklyn… but… " She gasped, tears coming to her eyes, and didn't realize this would be so emotional, but it was.

"But what?" He asked her gently, rubbing his claws up and down her arms and pulling her close. She closed her eyes for a moment and then took a deep breath, opening her hazel eyes up to his brown ones.

"But… I… I need to be honest with you." She said quietly, not sure what his reaction would be, since they had already had sex. "And I'm sorry I never told you this before making love to you. But um… well, ever since Kevin, I actually haven't been on any birth control. And while I was Human and with you, one; I kept forgetting to take it. But two, now that we are in an intimate and sexual relationship, while I was Human, we haven't needed to worry about getting pregnant because it's pretty much impossible… but now that I'm a Gargoyle? We can pretty much guarantee that you'll impregnate me tonight… and I'm actually unsure how effective Human birth control would be for me as a Gargoyle… but um… anyway. I hope that makes sense."

Brooklyn froze slightly at her, and listened to her speak, and seemed to slowly digest her words.

"I've heard of such medications, which is amazing to me that there is such a thing as 'Birth Control'." He said slowly, holding her in his arms still. "Because, no offense, but you Humans reproduce at massive rates. More than Gargoyles do."

Rose smiled while chuckling, and shrugged her shoulders, nodding.

"True." She said, smiling sadly at him.

"So um…" He continued to say. "Let me see if I understand what you're saying. You… have forgotten and haven't taken birth control, which makes you… susceptible to becoming pregnant?"

"Right." Rose whispered, nodding.

"And… you didn't think to mention that to me before having sex with me?!" He suddenly exclaimed, panic growing on his face.

"I always thought it was impossible for Humans and Gargoyles to have children together." Rose said quietly, shrugging her shoulders. "Plus, with our wedding and other things, I haven't been as on top of taking my birth control as before. I'm sorry."

"Well, nothing is impossible anymore, my love." Brooklyn said, forcing himself to calm down, but seemed very nervous. "Especially with our connections. I mean… to be honest with you, when we first made love, I wasn't sure how I would even… fit inside you, but thanks to them, we've been able to find a way around that." He paused, smiled mischievously at her, and flashed his sharp teeth at her. "Though, I'm not complaining about that…"

Rose laughed at him, and gently placed her claw over his mouth to stop his talking and finished speaking her thoughts.

"Anyway," she laughed, lowering her claw from his mouth and continued to speak. "The point I'm trying to make right now, is this. And… I can't believe I'm saying this, but although I want to make love to you, more than anything, I will most likely turn back into a Human by the end of tonight… and if you get me pregnant with an egg… well… that would…"

"Kill you." He finished quietly for her, realizing where she was coming from. She slowly nodded her head and smiled at him sadly.

"Yeah," She whispered, taking hold of his beak. "So, before anyone else can tell me that I'm always sacrificing myself to death, let this be proof that I'm looking out for my well-being."

He stared at her, smiling, and brought her tighter into his arms.

"Yes, you are." He replied quietly, and smiled at her; but she could see right through it and see the sadness in his eyes, which she was not all right with.

"Also…" She continued, more off the top of her head. "With all that in mind, there is still a way we could make love, if you're interested. Male Humans use these forms of birth control. They are called condoms… you'll have to use the entire… box… most likely; but if we try, we can make love very carefully." She paused and then finished being honest with him. "And… I'll have you know that if we ever did get pregnant, and it was an egg… no matter the outcome… I would go through with it."

"Of course you would..." He groaned out, suddenly very seriously. "You seem to take every opportunity to separate yourself from me…"

"I do not…" Rose gasped, shocked at his bluntness with her. "Brooklyn-"

"I'm sorry for being so blunt with you, my love. But, I won't let that happen." Brooklyn interrupted. "I've come to accept my fate of not being able to have biological children with you… but… there are other ways to have children. Adoption of a baby or… having a lot of… dogs and cats… or whatever else we once talked about…"

Rose laughed slightly at his remark.

"We've talked about fire-breathing dragons…"

"No matter," He continued more gently, holding her close to him. "I would never allow you to risk yourself like that. You're right, thank you for bringing my attention to this. We will not mate until you are back to your Human form… and even then… you probably should still take your birth control, or we'll use these… condemns, or whatever you said. I want to take care of you and make sure you stay safe and well. I would never forgive myself if you got hurt by something I've done to you… it would tear me apart. So, thank you, Rose. We will be much more careful… "

"Just not too careful." She said, smiling sadly hoping that he wasn't going to never make love to her again, but as she thought those things, she felt a tingle of electricity and he heard her thoughts. Sighing out, he groaned out and pulled her new body to his and crushed his lips against hers.

"Don't worry." He breathed against her lips. "We'll be careful… but I don't think I have the strength to stay away from you in that way. We've crossed a bridge I can no longer return from."

"Good." Rose gasped out in great relief, holding onto him tightly and pressing her lips against his neck, kissing and tasting his skin, wanting and needing to be closer to him. His lips moved down to her neck and was claiming her skin sensually, as she closed her eyes in pleasure and smiled sadly, trying to shove the sadness and tightness in her chest away.

As they discussed the children, in which, they would never have; she suddenly felt like a whole was shot into her heart- leaving an emptiness in which she didn't understand quite yet. She slowly pulled away from him suddenly, and then shook her head slowly. Thanks to their connections, he could hear her thoughts in that moment, and knew what she was feeling upset about. Not able to give him children. With tears in her eyes, and pulled herself into him again and hugged him tightly.

"I'm sorry," she whispered against his shoulder.

"Oh my love." He replied softly, running his claws through her long hair. "There's nothing to apologize for…"

"I just…" she started to say, but stopped and couldn't seem to find the words for a few seconds. "I just… wanted to make you happy tonight. I mean, I'm finally your same species and now I can't show you how much I love you."

"My love…" Brooklyn sighed, shaking his head slightly and smiling at her. "It's okay. I love you no matter what your form- and though I would love to have this experience with you or to have hatchlings, I understand that it is too dangerous to risk with you as a Gargoyle, since you'll most likely return to being a Human. If, for some reason you don't, then we can later discuss things… but for now, do not apologize for protecting yourself and for reminding me to do the same…"

"You do protect me, Brooklyn." Rose told him, holding his beak gently with both of her claws. "You need to quit being so hard on yourself. I have put my trust in you, I think it's time you do the same."

Brooklyn gazed down at her lovingly, smiled gently and then gathered her up into his arms again; holding her tenderly and then kissed the top of her head.

"You're right," He said softly. "I do need to trust myself more and you for that matter…"

"Thank you." Rose whispered and then pressed her lips against his, kissing him sweetly. Brooklyn happily returned her affection and held onto her tightly, kissing her passionately. Their lips danced together slowly and her skin tingled against his touch as he ran his claws up and down her back, touching her wings briefly. Rose's eyes snapped open and instantly thought of another thing from his touch. She pulled away from his lips and smiled excitedly up at him, meeting his eyes with a light in which he couldn't help but smile back at.

"What?" He chuckled, still holding onto her.

"Ya know…" She said slowly and teasingly. "If we can't make love right now, then there's actually something else, I would absolutely love to do with you…"

"Yeah?" He asked her, raising his eyebone up at her. "What are you thinking?"

"Something I couldn't do… as a Human." She replied, hinting at him, while stretching her wings out slightly and then grinned mischievously at him.

"Hmmm…" He mused, bringing his claws up to his beak and held it thoughtfully. After a few seconds, he grinned cheekily down at her. "I think that's an awesome idea… "

"Can we?" She asked him, her smile growing brighter. "Can we really!?"

Brooklyn chuckled and then kissed her gently on the lips briefly before pulling away and breathed, "I don't see any reason why not… you have wings now…"

"Are you seriously going to teach me how to glide?!" She asked him, nearly squealing out in excitement.

"You betcha I am." He replied, grinning and taking hold of her claws. He looked down at her half-naked body again and said, "Oh, um… sorry about ripping your sweater off… you might wanna put on something…"

"Nope!" She replied, pulling on his claw towards the window. "You are always half-naked in a loincloth, so I can be in a bra and jeans… I'm perfect the way I am."

Brooklyn grinned at her and then said, "Yes. Yes you are."

"Let's glide together, my love!" She exclaimed. "For once you don't have to carry me!"

"I don't mind carrying you though." He replied, smiling gently at her. "Don't forget that."

"I know." She said, looking down at her sharp talons and then back up to him. "But for once, we can glide together, and I have always wanted to fly..."

Brooklyn laughed at her, as she opened one of the windows and started to climb out. However, before she could stab her sharp claws into the side brick of their cottage, he stepped forward and grabbed onto her, forcing her back inside. She turned and looked at him in confusion as he laughed harder at her.

"Hold on there." He said, grinning amusingly at her. "You're not use to your claws yet." He paused, and before she could say anything to him, he lifted her up on his back and let her piggyback him. "We'll start with testing out your wings before scaling buildings. That's level two."

Rose held onto his neck and giggled into his neck, as he tossed them both out of the open window and began to claw his way up the top of the Lighthouse.

"Gliding is taught first before climbing?" Rose asked him with a tone of disbelief. "Why? Climbing seems easier."

"It is," he replied as he stabbed his claws into the side of the brick and climbed themselves up towards the top. "But ya gotta know how to glide in case you lose your grip and fall. Learning to glide is essential to our survival."

"Oh." Rose said simply, having nowhere to argue with him. "That makes sense."

Brooklyn laughed at her, but didn't respond, as he carried her up to the top of their lighthouse. When they got to the top, Brooklyn eased her off his back and turned to face her. She smiled happily at him and then opened her long dark tan wings and listened eagerly to his instructions.

"Okay," he explained, taking her claws in his, and began to walk them across the top of the lighthouse. "This is how we teach the hatchlings when they are just learning to glide. You, the wind, and your wings need to be in unison- in complete trust with one another. Just like how you trust me with your life? Right?"
"Right." She stated firmly, still smiling, her excitement pulsing through her. He grinned and chuckled at her bounding body, and held onto her arms, pulling her near the edge. As Rose looked around, the stars were extra sharp tonight; as it was close to three in the morning, and the moon was spectacular from this height. Brooklyn chuckled at her as she was lost in her distractions, all around her, but gently tightened his grip on her arms.

"Calm down, babe." He said softly. "I need you to focus, okay? This is important."

"Okay, okay." Rose replied, turning her attention to her mate. "I'm focused."

He grinned lovingly at her, pulling her gently towards the edge and then stepped behind her and placed his claw on her shoulders.

"What did I say to you, just now, then?" He whispered in a very low and sexy voice, in her ears, from behind her. Groaning slightly, she had to close her eyes and focus on his words, instead of the fire of desire she felt for him suddenly.

"Trust in the wind and my wings, and put them into unison." She answered him, opening her eyes, and looked over her shoulder at him, as her long hair blew gently in the calm night air. He eyes were staring deeply into hers, and he suddenly stepped forward and pressed his body into her backside and placed his claws around her waist. It was taking every ounce of control on both of their parts to stay focused and to not strip each other down, right then, and make love.

"Good, my love." Brooklyn breathed in her ear, but then cleared his voice and spoke louder. "So with all that in mind, I want you to reach out and close your eyes."

"What does this have to do with gliding?" She asked him teasingly, but did as he instructed her and reached out her claw.

"Everything." He said gently, keeping his claws on her waist. "Now, with your claws out I want you to tell me what you feel around you. What direction is the wind current coming from?"

"Am I feeling for the force?" She teased him, grinning mischievously with her eyes closed. He snorted out a laugh, rolling his eyes slightly at her, and rested his beaked face down upon her shoulder. Rose laughed out loud at his reaction and laugh, but could feel that he appreciated her Star Wars comparison. After a few seconds, he raised his head back up, stopped laughing, and finally nodded at her.

"Yes… sure, ya nerd." He said, still smiling. "Whatever you wanna call it, focus on it with all your mind and body."

Rose smirked at him, but did as he instructed.

With her eyes closed she listened to the atmosphere around her, letting her new heightened Gargoyle senses take over, and once she did; she was floored in amazement. Gargoyle could hear and see a lot better than Humans could, and as she stood there, feeling the world around her, she somehow felt like she was one with the elements; particularly with the air around her.

As she listened, she could hear distant birds in the distance and could even hear their wings against the air. The low humming of the lighthouse's light motor was behind her, moving the light into a 360 degree direction, and she could even hear the crashing of waves against the shore.

As Rose stood there, with her arm out and eyes closed, she could feel Brooklyn's presence behind her, and their connection flowed through both of them as naturally as before. She could also feel his intense love, and amazement for her. He was silently waiting for her to tell him what she felt, and was being extremely patient.

Rose took a deep breath and focused on the air currents, and thought of nothing else. Once she did, she immediately sensed that the breeze was coming from the north east, and there was a slight uprise of breeze coming from the ocean, which could prove difficult in keeping herself stable on the air currents.

"I sense…" She finally answered softly, repeating what was in her mind. "That the breeze is coming from the north east. It's gentle and will be easy to glide on, but there is an updraft of breeze from the ocean which'll prove difficult to stay stable. So, I will have to either fight the current to rise above the choppiness, or just avoid it all together and fly inland…"

When she stopped talking, she opened one eye to look back at him and see his reaction when there was silence, and when she did, Brooklyn was looking at her with pride and awe.

"Wow… that's… great!" He praised her, taking her outstretched claw and held onto it tightly in his grasp, turning her to face him now. "Rose, good job! That's awesome- you've got it right. Now, the next thing to keep in mind is this. Knowing what's around you is one thing, but actually guiding your wings to feel the air currents is another. I am a bit nervous letting you try this- as this breeze can prove to be difficult… but… I believe in you. I know you can do whatever you set your mind to do. "

"Thank you," Rose said, smiling lovingly at him. "So… you'll catch me if I fall, right?"

"Of course." He said, smiling lovingly at her. "How can you even still question that? I'll always be there to catch you. Don't be afraid, I'll be gliding next to you the entire time."

She grinned at him and then asked, "Can we go now?"

"We will, just have patience, my love." Brooklyn chuckled, turning her body around to face the edge once again. "Now, what direction do you think you should take off from in order to catch the best current?"

"Um…" She said, feeling stumped for the first time, and took a wild guess. "Uh… a… away from it?"

"Yeah!" He exclaimed proudly. "That's… yes! Good job, Rose. I'm seriously impressed. For not knowing much about how Gargoyles learn to glide, you seem to be a natural."

"Well, I've watched you enough as we've been gliding." Rose admitted. "I can't take all the credit here… I still have to attempt the actual gliding part of it."

"You'll do great," he said, pulling her to the very edge of the lighthouse, but as Rose looked down to the ground below, she felt herself grow lightheaded all the sudden and panic. Rose just barely remembered her fear of heights that she had as a Human, and didn't know if she could do it anymore.

"Whoa… on second thought!" Rose squealed, staggering back away from the ledge and out of his arms. "I… I did promise you that I would never jump off a building…"

Brooklyn froze for a moment at her panicked reaction, and then chuckled.

"True, you did. But I meant that in a way where I didn't ever want you to do it to hurt or kill yourself." He explained quietly, gently taking her claws in his. "Besides, now you have wings and I'll be beside you the entire time. I won't let anything happen to you."

"I know," she said breathlessly, still staggering backwards and then clung onto the side of the lamp post, as the powerful light slowly rotated in a 360 degree motion. " I do trust you… I just… I forgot about my fear of heights…"

"Oh… yeah…" He said quietly, watching her cling against the light with a small smile. "I forgot about your height fear too. I'm sorry, my love. I thought you had gotten better at that with as much as we've gone out gliding together." He paused and then took a deep breath. " Well, if you're uncomfortable with this, I won't force you, but I also promise that won't let anything happen to you and will be beside you the entire time. You won't be a Gargoyle forever… so, if you're trusting me, let's take advantage of this adventure and take flight together. What do you say?"

Rose gazed up into his eyes and felt herself trembling slightly. With his sincere eyes gazing at her; he slowly held his claw out to her, beckoning her forward- much like the first night he saved her. His actions meant a lot to her, as it was a form of trust between them, and every time he offered his claw, she always vowed to herself to take it. Taking a deep breath, she slowly slid her claw in his choosing to always trust him.

"Okay," she said a bit shakily, allowing him to pull her towards him. "You're right… I trust you."

He smiled at her and then pulled her towards the ledge, keeping both claws on her shoulders; and moved himself to he was behind her.

"Okay," he whispered in her ear, taking her wings in his claws, which sent a shiver down her spine. It was a strange thing for her for him to touch her in such a foreign place as she didn't normally have wings, and had a moment of incredible desire to mate with him as he did, but chose to ignore it with every step towards the ledge.

"Reach your arms out again, feel the air currents around you." He continued to whisper. "Spread your wings out, and remember to trust them. When you're ready… jump off and allow your wings to catch those air currents. The currents come in waves, so just feel for the right wave and take that leap of faith."

Rose did as he instructed, stepped closer to the ledge and reached out her arms while closing her eyes.

"I'll never get the hang of jumping off roof tops…" she whispered, shaking in fear. The cold air blew gently around them, but it didn't bother her. Her skin was luckily deep enough that the Clan was right; the cold and heat didn't seem to bother them; unless in extreme temperatures.

"I'll be right here to catch you, my love." Brooklyn urged softly, keeping light hold on her waist. "You can do this… it'll be worth it, I promise…"

His faith and belief in her was enough, so without thinking about it any longer, Rose opened her eyes, took a few calming deep breaths and let her Gargoyle senses somehow guide her. She could feel the waves in the air currents, much like Brooklyn said they would, and looked out to the world around her. Instead of focusing on the ground and how high up they were, she focused on where she wanted her wings to take her.

Bending her knees, she didn't realize what she was doing until she leapt off the ledge with her strong legs, spread her wings out, and suddenly, to her great astonishment, she didn't fall, but was gliding peacefully in the air. Brooklyn's whoop of celebration was heard behind her; and then only after a few seconds of gliding, she heard and felt him glide beside her. She looked over to her right and he was gliding next to her with the biggest smile on his face.

"You did it, Rose!" He cried out, his tone full of emotion. "My love… I am so proud of you! You're doing amazingly well!"

Rose laughed at his enthusiasm and exclaimed, "What a sensation this is! I can't believe I'm actually flying!"

"Yes, you are!" He said happily, suddenly taking her claw in his. "Now… follow my lead! Let's see what you got here and might be a lot like dancing perhaps, but once you get the hang of it, then we can have some real fun."

"Oh, you're on…" Rose grinned cheekily at him, her competitive side coming out instantly. "Because unlike dancing, this actually feels natural to me."

With a whoosh of her wings and legs, she pushed herself up in the air; and took off away from Brooklyn, and left him behind her with wide eyes.

"Come on, slow poke!" She yelled out over her shoulders, laughing hysterically at his shocked reaction. "I thought we were going to glide!"

He didn't say anything to her, but she suddenly heard him fly past him, with a great whoosh of air, and he began to glide all around her, and then the race was on. Brooklyn's whoosh of air beneath his wings was heard, and together they laughed and chased each other; gliding along the air currents. Though they weren't making love, the sensations she felt were very similar to those she felt when they were intimate. Rose tested her new body and wings out and did a few turns and flips in the air; and Brooklyn would follow her lead and it was suddenly like they were dancing in unison, high up in the night sky.

Rose whooped and hollered out in joy and Brooklyn's cries of joy were also heard. For the next couple of minutes, they flew around the night air and wherever Rose was, Brooklyn was right behind or beside her. She closed her eyes, and let her other senses guide her. Amazingly, she felt him- in their soul connection- right beside her.

She forced herself to do a backflip in the air, to outfly him, and laughed hysterically as she did so. She turned around and then flew, moving in every possible direction, but suddenly realized that she was flying too close to the Ocean breeze. She didn't hear or feel Brooklyn close to her, and knew she was possibly in trouble.

Stopping in mid-air; she hung her wings out and looked around in nervousness. He promised her that he would never leave her; and now that she looked around, the lighthouse was at least a few miles away and she was way too close to the Ocean.

"Brooklyn?" She called out, feeling more and more nervous, flapping her wings a few times, trying to get herself out of the predicament she found herself in. However, before she could try to turn around and correct herself, a strong oceanic breeze flew upwards at her and caused turbulence. Much like riding waves in the ocean, she tried to keep herself stable, but overcorrected and then she was falling.

"Oh no!" She cried out in panic, and couldn't get her wings to work properly against the strong breeze. Her panic raised to extreme levels, as she kept free-falling, faster and faster.

"Brooklyn! Rose screamed out in terror, flailing her limbs; and trying but still failing to get her wings to cooperate. She closed her eyes tightly, and braced herself against her horrible fear of heights and falling, when she suddenly heard Brooklyn yell for her.

"Rose!"

Before she could say anything to respond, Brooklyn's body suddenly collided into hers, and he collected her body up in them; grunting out strongly when he spread his own wings out.

"I gotcha!" He yelled out, fighting against the strong breeze, and guided them towards the shore. Rose wrapped her arms around his neck, and cried out in relief.

"Oh… my love!" She gasped, closing her eyes. "Thank goodness!"

"Are you okay!?" He asked her nervously, still flying them towards land.

"Yeah," Rose replied shakily. "I'm sorry- we were goofing off and I guess I became confused on where I was going. I didn't mean to fly right over the ocean."

"It's not your fault." He said, holding her closer to him. "I'm the one who's sorry. This is your first time gliding, and I too was distracted by gliding with you. I looked away for a moment and suddenly you weren't there. It took me a second to find you again, but when I saw you were over the Ocean and struggling against the stronger air currents, I knew you were in danger. I'm so sorry!"

"It's okay, babe." Rose said, breathing deeply. "We both weren't paying attention. I promise I'm okay… just a little shaken up. I hate falling."
"I know." He replied softly, kissing her forehead. "I'm so sorry, babe. I should have been right there next to you, but you were doing so well… I let my guard down…"

"Which you should be allowed to do every once in a while." Rose told him teasingly, touching his beak with her claw. "No wonder you treat me like glass sometimes, I do get into a lot of trouble. Huh?"

"I don't mean to treat you like glass." He told her sadly, looking down into her eyes. "I'm sorry you feel that way. I'm only trying to protect you… but if I'm being too overprotective…"

"I was kidding with you." Rose told him quickly, kissing him gently on his lips. "I'm sorry. No, you're doing amazingly with me, Brooklyn. You're everything that I've ever wanted, and I feel like I'm so strong around you and can do anything. I promise… I don't think you as overprotective. You're perfectly protective of me, thank you."

Brooklyn's face relaxed as he smiled at her.

"Good." He said softly, his whole body relaxing once they were over the land and he didn't have to fight so hard against the currents. "And you're welcome, my love. I'm here for you no matter what. I love you."

"I love you too." Rose whispered, smiling at him gently, and was enjoying being in his arms.

"How are your wings?" He asked her softly. She moved them slightly, and though they were tired slightly, she felt just fine.

"Good." She replied, but then her gaze lowered slightly. "Hey…speaking of, how come you were able to fight against those currents? Once they hit my wings, it felt like I was a piece of paper flying in the wind."

"Because my wings have matured and strengthened over the years." He explained gently. "Our wings are made up of carthage, and can become stronger and harder as time goes on. I, also, have glided along many different types of winds and even storms, and am used to the different waves in the air. I have fallen a few times too, but know how to catch myself. Your wings are brand new to you, and won't be as strong as mine yet. With practice and knowing your air currents, they will grow stronger with time."

Rose listened quietly to him speak and explain Gargoyle anatomy, but then suddenly felt a pang of sadness.

"Too bad I won't be able to see them strengthen." Rose said quietly, resting her head against his shoulder and looked up at the stars all around them. "This new form of mine won't last forever."

Brooklyn glanced down at her, and then suddenly lowered his claw to touch in between her wings. A shock, stronger than anything she had ever felt before, shot through her and settled deeply into her lower stomach. Blinking in surprise up at him, he smiled at her and had great desire in his eyes, as he continued to lightly touch her and suddenly she remembered what he had mentioned to her once, before she left for the Labyrinth. The spot in between mature Gargoyles was sensitive and a spot of great arousal for mating. As Brooklyn kept lightly touching her there, she had to gasp out to breathe, and closed her eyes as the sensations flowed through her like the air currents around them.

"Then let's make the most out of it." He whispered in her ear suddenly, and gently lowered his claws down her half-naked body and in between her legs, encouraging her to straddle his waist. She did so still keeping her eyes closed, and with their bodies pressed together in almost perfect harmony; she felt like she could easily orgasm through her strong arousal. Brooklyn held her tenderly against his own aroused body, and used his strong wings to continued to glide them gently through the cold air.

The night was clear and calm all around them, and when Rose opened her eyes to his, she could see almost every star reflected in his eyes. This way of being connected together, while gliding, was an experience that was so beautiful, sacred and sensual to her; she didn't know how to explain it. As they flew together, Brooklyn's lips suddenly found hers and was kissing her deeply and passionately. She responded to his touch and kisses and forgot all about gliding.

He kept his strong arms and legs around her and with the pull of gravity on them, with the flotation of the air around them, she felt as though they were floating on a cloud- and finally she understood how Gargoyles could easily mate in the air with how natural it felt to them.

Rose closed her eyes, gasping out, and though they weren't actually having sex, she felt herself losing all will to not scream out in pleasure. She breathed deeply and frantically against him and whispered in his ear, "I love you, Brooklyn… I can see how Gargoyle's mate in flight now… this is the most beautiful experience…"

Brooklyn stopped kissing her suddenly and gazed deeply into her eyes for a few minutes his lips inches from her face.

"Where… where can we get those condoms?" He asked in a very low and desperate voice. Rose smiled up at him, at him, and then whispered, "Emily might have packed us a few boxes, or so I saw a few when I last went through my bag. If you ask me nicely, I'll let you use them on me…"

Immediately, as she said that, he took a sudden dive towards the Earth below them; and Rose squealed in delight and adrenaline. They only free fell for a few moments, before he did a few flips; and then his claws caught the side of the lighthouse with her body still clung and straddled on his. He quickly clawed them inside the window, shut it, and then they wasted no time. He tore his belt off, letting the loincloth fall to the floor; and immediately started to claim her lips and body with his own; growling out in desperation.

Still straddled against him, she could feel his huge erection against her groin and her own mating instincts seemed to explode through her own body. Brooklyn launched themselves from where they were standing and both of them landed on the bed, causing it to slide against the floor, and the frame bent in stress against both of their heavier weights. Brooklyn kissed her deeply, tasting her skin, and ripped her clothes right off her body, using his strong, sharp claws. He then began to devour her body starting with her large and sensitive breasts. Rose was breathing deeply and was reaching across the bed to her suitcase; trying to reach the box of condoms.

Finally reaching it, past all of Brooklyn's kissing, she handed him the box and said, "Okay… I know it's not very fun, but all those go on… you… and it'll protect your sperm from me."

"I don't care…" He growled, ripping open the box and putting close to the full box over his erection. "I just need to feel you, right here… right now…"

"Then what are you waiting for…?" She whispered back, teasing him, wanting to feel the true experience of being with her Gargoyle mate, as a Gargoyle herself.

Once most of the condoms were on him; he thrust himself inside her with greater ease than when she was a Human, and began to roughly hump and rock against her, groaning and gasping out in pleasure. To her un-containable joy, she could be with him naturally, without any struggle and since she was a Gargoyle; she was going to experience everything she could with Brooklyn; her mate, and please him.

Together, they rocked roughly with each other; making love for the first it me as Gargoyles, and with great passion for what felt like a half-hour. His mouth was all over her lips and body, and has he rocked himself inside her, he suddenly pulled up on her body and forced her off the soft bed, onto the hard ground. As they fell, he caught her easily so that she didn't land on her back, but once they were on the ground- Rose felt every single sense and instinct inside her take over. She dug her claws into the floor, creating instant claw marks in the hard-wood floor, gasping and crying out in pleasure as he pushed himself deeper and harder into her, which felt amazing to her.

"Oh, Brooklyn…" Rose gasped out, feeling herself coming closer to her release, and felt herself lose all sense of reality. "Ohhhh yes…"

Brooklyn kept rocking inside her, kissing every inch of her body and was gasping and grunting in her ear, his body shuddering with pleasure. With his arms around her body, he suddenly slid his claws over the base of her wings, sending a final incredible shock of arousal to shoot through her body, and then it was all over for her.

A shriek fell out of her mouth, and couldn't believe that it was her crying out in pleasure, as it was the shriek of a Gargoyle. Rose's body shuddered and released with great power, and instantly she grasped onto his waist and slid her claws over his sensitive spot between his wings, and he too, lost it. He roared out deafeningly, and dug his claws into the floorboard next to her head, while forcing himself deeper and harder into her, making her orgasm again; which Brooklyn soon followed again. They orgasmed, roaring out their pleasures, and made love with each other; over and over again, until they both collapsed in exhaustion once again.

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After an hour of intense, pleasurable love-making, Rose and Brooklyn laid in each other's wings on the ground, breathing deeply and frantically as if they had both run a marathon. Brooklyn and Rose were both trembling in each other's arms and sweating profusely. Slowly, Rose raised her face to his, and gently took hold of his face. He was breathing deeply and had his eyes shut, and once he saw felt her touch his face, he opened them and gazed deeply into her eyes. Still gasping out, they smiled up at each other, their naked bodies next to each other and both started to chuckle.

"That was…" Brooklyn breathed out, lightly caressing her face with his claws. "Oh, Rose… you are so beautiful. This was beautiful…"

Rose was still breathing deeply as she rested her head upon his bicep.

"You're trembling." Rose whispered, smiling at him, still caressing his beak in her hands.

"I'll be alright." Brooklyn whispered in a laugh, running his claw down her naked and sensitive body; before he brought his lips back down upon her lips, kissing her deeply before a few more seconds. Before they could get lost in another round of sex, he exhaled out in exhaustion and laid his head back upon her floor, breathing deeply. Rose giggled at him, raised herself up to rest on his chest and kissed his cheek.

"Are you okay?" She asked him softly. "You didn't break yourself, did you?"

Laughing at her now, he wrapped his arms around her, but was still lying on his back.

"Never." He gasped out, grinning. "What about you? I wasn't too rough on you, was I?"

"No." Rose responded, running her claws across his defined abdomen, closer to his erection. "Rough was nice…"

Brooklyn groaned out, as she touched him, and Rose giggled once again and stopped teasing him. However, while she was examining him, she made sure that the condoms held up against his rougher movements and was relieved when only a few of them broke near the outside of his body; but closer to his skin; they were secure and unbroken.

Once she knew they were most likely safe, she rested her head back down upon his chest, and wrapped her wings around him. He instantly responded and cocooned her in his wings, bringing her body closer to his. Rose raised her leg over his hip, so that their sensitive centers could touch, and instantly they held each other closer and kissed deeply. Brooklyn's lips were all over hers, all while cupping her face and holding her back with his other claw.

"Oh… my sweet, beautiful angel." He breathed against her lips. "I… I am so thankful we had this experience. Even if for one night, it has made me fall even deeper in love with you. I am in such awe of you, and how natural you seem to be as a Gargoyle..."

"So, you're saying that you're glad I drank that potion?" She teased him, kissing his lips briefly and caressing his beak with her claws. "It's not as bad as what you were thinking…?"

He smirked at her and then lowered his lips, claiming her sensitive nipples and gently sucked on them, making her gasp out in pleasure again. He smiled at her reaction and then raised his face to hers.

"You're right…" He said in a low and sexy voice. "Is that what you wanted to hear? You're right and I'm wrong?"

As she teased her, he slowly eased himself back over her naked body; and slowly rubbed his groin against hers; kissing her neck tenderly.

"Mmmm…" Rose managed to moan, immediately spreading her legs open to invite him inside her again. "Sure… of other many things…"

"Like what?" He breathed against her skin; sliding his groin in and out of her hot slick body with ease, gasping out and kissing her deeper.

"Well, you still have to drink your half of the potion…" She gasped, her breaths coming in shallow, as he kept teasing and turning her on to the point of near explosion. "It's almost… close… to sunrise…"

"I know…" Brooklyn breathed, kissing her on the lips. "Hence why I'm taking my last chance with this feeling…"

"Is it better and more pleasurable for you now… than it is with me being a Human?" She asked him, once again hating and dreading the answer. Brooklyn immediately stopped rocking himself inside her, froze from kissing her and humping her; and raised himself to face her with wide eyes.

"Rose… don't…." He exhaled, shaking his head. "I've told you that I love you…."

But this is what you want," Rose said, tears filling her eyes once again, this time spilling over and down her cheek. "It's normal for you to want a female Gargoyle mate… and you got a taste of it tonight. What if you desire to have it back? I mean… I can't fault you for wanting a Gargoyle. But you can't have that with me, because I'm a Human…"

Brooklyn pulled himself out of her center, exhaling a heavy sigh, and pulled her to him, holding her against him in a comforting way and not intimate.

"My angel, I love you for you." He urged, holding her face in his. "How many times do I have to tell you that? Sure, this has been nice, but… I'm not gonna lie… there's something very special about you being a Human and myself being a Gargoyle, and I wouldn't have it any other way."

"Really?" She asked him, tears falling down her face faster now.

Brooklyn wiped her tears from her face and whispered, "Really… I love you; and only desire to have you as my mate and wife for the rest of my life. I find you sexy, appealing, and stunningly beautiful in every form. Yes, you're stunning right now- and it's been an amazing experience, loving you as a Gargoyle… but I am intoxicated by, and completely in love with your Human form."

She smiled up at him and nodded her head while resting herself against his chest, calming her emotions down.

"Thank you, my love." Rose whispered, as slow tears fell down her face. He gently wiped her tears away and held her tenderly for a few moments, before they both could sense the sunrise coming for them. Right as Rose felt the change in the Earth around them, she also felt a stabbing pain in every part of her body, making her scream out in pain suddenly.

Brooklyn jumped at her scream and held her out with wide eyes to see what was wrong, but then it became clear to him. He tried to hold her, as her body went under the excruciating transformation, and she was shuddering and wincing in great pain.

"Oh no… Rose…" Brooklyn moaned, holding her against his body, hating seeing her in that much pain. He closed his eyes and gritting his teeth, and cupped the back of her head as she grimaced and cried out. "Baby, I'm sorry…"

While Rose cried out in pain, a bright light blinded both of them while transforming her body. After a few seconds of this, the light finally faded; and she fell back limply in pure exhaustion, completely naked still, in his arms.

Gasping out in relief that her pain was gone, she slowly opened her eyes warily, blinked a few times and then raised her hands up to eye-level, and to a bitter-sweet relief, her hands were no longer claws and were back to her normal Human self. Rose exhaled and then looked up into his worried-eyes.

"Babe?" He asked her quietly, holding her more delicate body against his. "Are you okay?"

She silently looked down at herself again, and touched herself to make sure she was fully Human again, before she closed her eyes and sighed against his skin.

"Yes." Rose answered, feeling utterly exhausted all the sudden. "That… that transformation is not fun. But… it was worth it."

"Yeah, it was… It was a dream come true to have you fly with me." Brooklyn said, reaching out and lightly touching her Human face again. "But regardless of that, you are stunning, Rose. I wish it wasn't this close to sunrise… I love you so much."

"I'm relieved you still find me attractive and appealing." She said softly, reaching out and taking his beak in her hands. "You're still looking at me the way I love…"

"Because you are still you." Brooklyn breathed, kissing her soft lips softly.

Now that she was Human again, the moment their lips touched, a powerful sensation exploded through their limbs connecting them to each other, and it sent more amazing feelings through both of them. Brooklyn and Rose both gasped slightly at the power of it and then smiled at each other. Rose wrapped her arms around his neck, lifted herself up slightly and straddled herself over his groin once again, sitting on his lap.

"Rose…we shouldn't… no… don't hurt yourself, please." Brooklyn suddenly warned, groaning out as she continued to slide herself down over him. Rose had to grimace in pain slightly, as she was a lot smaller than he was once again, but once she willed some of her magic and their connection to flow down her and heal that pain, they both moaned out. Brooklyn in pleasure and Rose in relief.

Brooklyn closed his eyes and laid his head back against the side of the mattress, trying to breathe and argue with her actions.

"Ohhh Rose, baby you're killing me here." He whispered, gasping out, as he ran his claws up and down her back and down around her backside. His lips found her shoulders as he kissed his neck.

"We can't go again." He breathed against her soft skin, and couldn't believe how beautiful she was to him. "The sun is coming up soon."

Rose took a deep breath and then gazed up into his eyes, taking his beak in her hands. Their relationship created an almost sense of almost forbidden love, making them both want to continue, and partake in it. Rose tossed her long hair away and smiled at him, resting her forehead against his.

"I love you, Brooklyn…" She whispered. "As nice as that was… our connections remind us that our forms now, are meant to be."

"I agree… and I love you too." He breathed back, his eyes glazed over by her small body pressing herself into his aroused groin, making him feel dizzy with desire. She stayed sitting on top of him, pressing her body down upon him and willed herself to sink lower and deeper, all while wrapping her arms around his neck. Brooklyn held her tightly against him, and was breathing deeply, but Rose opened her wary eyes, as she rested on his shoulders and saw that the sunrise was just a few minutes away.

Tears suddenly filled her eyes, and spilled down her face; which then fell onto his skin. They had spent the most amazing and beautiful night together, and just in a few moments, it was going to be over until the next sunrise, leaving her alone.

"Rose?" Brooklyn whispered anxiously, raising his face up to look into her eyes, after feeling her tears fall onto his skin. "What's wrong? Are you in pain?"

"No, I… I'm going to miss you." Rose whispered, getting straight to the point. "I wish we didn't have to say good-bye, not after what we've just experienced."

She didn't realize that this Honeymoon would be an emotional roller coaster for her; but it was turning out to be so. Many thoughts were pounding through her head, as she wished with all her might that she could have met Brooklyn before ever meeting Kevin. She wouldn't have so many emotional scars; and wouldn't be so afraid of his inevitable stone abandonment; leaving her alone, especially moments after they've shared their intimate love with each other.

Tears filled her eyes suddenly and she held onto his neck, pressing her face into his strong shoulder, not wanting him to see her tears. Then, surprising her, Brooklyn suddenly pushed her off him gently, stood from the ground and began to search the room frantically.

"Wh… what are you doing?" Rose asked him, confused. "It's nearly sunrise…"

"I know." Brooklyn answered, not looking at her, still searching around the room with a frenzy. Frowning at him, Rose watched him still search the room, until he scooped something up from the ground and in his claw was the rest of the potion.

He popped the top off and grinned at her as her eyes widened.

"Brooklyn… what?"

"You took a leap of faith with me and turned yourself into a Gargoyle." He told her, as though making an announcement, raising the potion in his claw. "I cannot tell you how much that experience has made me fall even more in love with you, which is something that I didn't think to be possible, but it's happened. I love you, Rose. Now, it's my turn to make you experience all of me. I don't want to leave you alone right now- and for once in my life, I want to fit in, spend the day with you, make love to you as a Human and see the sun."

With one quick swig of the potion, he downed the remaining liquid and then tossed the empty glass vial on the ground. He grimaced slightly at the taste; and then walked away from her, to face the windows. For the first time in his existence, if this truly worked and made him Human again, he wanted to see the sun actually rise.

"Brooklyn…" Rose started to say; but he had already begun his transformation. Instantly the pain started in every bone and area of his body; making him yell out. He balled his fists up and collapsed to one knee, holding onto his abdomen.

"My love!" Rose cried out, and was instantly next to him; offering him the same support he gave her. He continued to gasp in pain, yelling out; and gritting his sharp teeth together against the pain; until the flash of blinding light filled the room. As soon as it was over; his pain was soon over, and her red Gargoyle husband was replaced with a white-skinned, long-haired (almost gray in color) Human male.

Rose gasped out at the man all the sudden before her and this transformation seemed the strangest to her. Brooklyn was breathing deeply on the ground, but then slowly lifted his face up to look at her. He was just as chiseled with muscle as before; and had a very pronounced jawline; with a sharper nose, but his face was young and incredibly attractive to her. He smiled a cheeky smile at her and then stood up. He was at least six-feet tall; and now that he was completely naked still, she admired his male parts with even more admiration. His teeth were white and straight, and his dark-brown eyes held hers in the same loving manner in which her Gargoyle lover did.

She slowly reached up and touched his face with her hands and whispered, "Brooklyn…!?"

"Yes, my love." He whispered breathlessly. "It's me."

"You…" she gasped out, clasping her hands over her mouth. "You're… so…"

"Sexy? Devilishly handsome?" He teased her, and had the same deeper voice and sexy personality; but the man standing before her was throwing her off. However, as she gazed deeply into his same eyes, she knew it was him.

"All the above…" She grinned, pressing her naked body against his. "But you are still you… and I love you…"

"And I love you…" He breathed, taking her face in his hands, kissed them with his soft lips and then lowered them slowly. " But please forgive me, my love… I will love you fully here in a few minutes. For now, I must watch the sun rise… for the first time in my life… I have to see it. "

He gazed deeply into her eyes for a moment and then turned his gaze out the window; and watched the beautiful sunrise over the ocean horizon. The moment the sun rose, Brooklyn blinked and shielded his eyes, but gasped at its beauty. When his eyes adjusted to the light, he watched in awe at the world around them turned into a new series of bright colors.

Rose looked over at his young and handsome face, and seemed to see him differently in this new light. His eyes were so soft- unlike Kevin's black and cold ones; and everything about Brooklyn reminded her of 'home'. She had never seen him as a Human before; and as he stood, naked next to her- she had a quick visual on what she could have had- but never did with Kevin. Standing next to her was a 'normal' life, one that she didn't think was possible.

Another powerful surge of emotions flowed through her as she watched Brooklyn take in the beauty of the morning. He kept his gaze on the sunrise, his mouth open agaped; as Rose stood next to him, and silently slid her hand through his; interlacing her fingers in his. Though he never looked at her, he squeezed her hand back and was trying hard not to cry himself.

"It's beautiful, huh?" She whispered, sniffing a tear away, as he slowly turned back to her; with tears in his own eyes and shook his head slowly in disbelief.

"Yes… but still nothing compares to you and your breathtaking beauty." He whispered, watching as the golden rays of daybreak dawned upon Rose's soft skin; giving him a taste of what true color looked like in the sunlight- and it made Rose's beauty accentuate one-hundred times more than before.

"I have always wanted to share this moment with you." Rose breathed, smiling at him, as tears fell down her face. "You're so beautiful, Brooklyn."

"Not as beautiful as you, my angel." Brooklyn breathed back, taking hold of her face with his strong hands. His breath was sweet in her face; and she wanted nothing more than to be one with him. She couldn't believe that the man standing in front of her was her Gargoyle mate. It was as if she was suddenly surprised by a model; and he was passionately and truly in love with her, flaws and all.

With another smile from her, he crushed his soft and sensitive lips against hers, and it instantly made both of them gasp out. Now that his lips were no longer in a beak, they could breathe each other in and kiss fully, finally allowing their bodies to press against each other without anything getting in their way.

"Ohhh…" He moaned against her lips, pressing his chiseled body against hers. "Human skin is so soft… you feel… oh, Rose…"

Rose couldn't seem to talk; as she was already moaning herself and gasping in desire. Brooklyn quickly stooped down and picked her up with great ease, and carried her against his body back onto the bed. The instant Rose's head hit the pillow; she stared up at her husband in awe and watched as he was gazing intently over her body.

Slowly, he lowered himself to her and began to kiss every inch of her body- his soft lips seemed to leave a trail of fire behind them. His tongue slid gently across her skin; and lingered over her groin; taking claim of her. Rose closed her eyes and grasped onto the sheets with her hands; her toes curled as she gasped out in staggered breaths at what he was doing to her. Slowly, he raised his lips and mouth up her abdomen and then, again, took her sensitive nipples in his mouth, kissing, tasting, sucking and touching her body with the lightest of touches.

As he was claiming her body with his mouth; she wrapped her arms around his neck, back and held onto his long hair- crying out as he was getting her close to another orgasm. As he sucked on her nipples; he teased her groin with his erection and was making Rose even more desperate for his touch.

"Please…." Rose pleaded with him, holding on to him for dear life, or so it felt like. "Please… Brooklyn…"

He raised his mouth from her breasts and stared intently into her tearful eyes, hovering inches above her body with his own. Rose gently lowered her hands down his handsome face, to his chiseled abdomen, and then caressed her hand over his sensitive erection, making him gasp out and shutter to her soft touch.

As Rose was caressing him, Brooklyn kept his eyes locked on hers and swore that she could see more of his sweet disposition and soul through his expression. This was a new experience for both of them; and for once, they were making love in the daytime- where everything seemed more vibrant and colorful. She raised one hand up to his face and smiled warmly at him; as he was still gazing deeply into her eyes, breathing deeply.

"What are you thinking about?" Rose asked him quietly, trailing her fingers over his face and down to his soft pink lips.

"You, of course." He replied quietly. "I feel like… I'm seeing you for the first time. And I am… just beyond lucky, blessed and floored by how beautiful you are. Not just your amazing body; but the light in your eyes. Your sweet soul and spirit- your strength and bravery… I am in awe of you right now."

Rose smiled warmly at him and then chuckled slightly.

"It's probably just the sunlight- you're literally seeing me for the first time in light. We've only been able to see each other at night."

"Yeah, that might be part of it." He said, lowering himself onto his elbows and touched his erect groin to her, making her gasp out.

"However," he continued, smiling at her reaction. "It's more than that… this experience- of you being a Gargoyle for one night, and myself being a Human, has seemed to open my eyes to every part of you in which I never get to see."

Rose smiled up at him, spread her legs over his waist and naturally allowed him to get even closer to sliding inside her sensitive center. His eyes widened in pleasure at her action; and she raised her lips to his; kissing him softly.

"So let's not waste this gift…" She breathed against his lips. "I am falling even deeper in love with you as well- let's see where the rest of the day brings us…"

Brooklyn smiled against her lips; broke away from her for a moment and gathered up more condoms in his hands. He ripped two packages open and slid on some fresh condoms over his erection; and then they were at it again. He easily slid himself into her, staring deeply into her eyes as he did so. Rose closed her eyes at the sensation and moaned quietly. She wrapped her arms around his neck, while her legs secured around his back; and then their lips found each other. Brooklyn instantly slid his tongue into her mouth and began to kiss and taste her, all while rocking himself inside her. Brooklyn was the perfect size, height and stature for her as a Human and it again it rededicated themselves to their love; and how their love knew no form.

Brooklyn rocked himself inside her; kissing and claiming her body with his new one; and made love to her with as much power as he could handle; kissing, tasting and sucking on every part of her that he could. Tears rolled down her face as he passionately claimed her as his mate- with so much power still and love. She arched her body against his, longing to feel him even deeper inside her.

They continued to make love to each other; kissing, tasting and claiming each other; as the sun continued to come up- heat and humidity gathered up in their room, making their sensations even more sensitive. Brooklyn's hands caressed over her soft and smooth body; making her body arch up against his, as they both rocked with each other. Rose was gasping, and beginning to cry out, digging her fingernails into his skin.

Brooklyn's lips and tongue suddenly left hers, and trailed down the length of her neck. Rose threw her neck up, and found a position in which she was feeling fit to explode with him inside her. Willing the explosion to come; she suddenly cried out his name as her release came. However; Brooklyn didn't seem to ease up. As she had her orgasm, he deepened his strides and rocked himself harder and rougher, kissing her more powerfully. To her delight; she could feel his body begin to shudder as his own release was coming; threatening to boil over. His breathing came more shallow; as his orgasm suddenly shot through his new body. Together, they cried out each other's names, taking claim of each other. For another few, long hours- they continued to make love, never giving in, until all their strength gave out.

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Rose and Brooklyn laid in bed with each other, naked, and laid in each other's arms. The room around them was hot and humid; making them sweat slightly, but despite that, Brooklyn brought the bed sheets and comforter up over their bodies and covered them, allowing them the 'cocoon' effect in which they always got with his wings. Rose's eyes were closed in true exhaustion, and rested her head under his, holding tightly onto his skin, kissing his chest every once in a while.

With their exhausted bodies pressed together; Brooklyn closed his eyes, kissed the top of her head, and ran his fingers through her long hair- putting her to sleep. They stayed like that for a few moments, before he kissed her forehead and slid out of bed.

"I'm going to make us breakfast- you stay put. Once we eat, we can take a nap together if you wish."

"I don't want you to miss out on your only day awake… asleep." She said quietly, wrapping her arms around the soft pillow. "We should go do something fun…"

"We will." He replied quietly, smiling his handsome smile down at her. "For now, I really need to eat, as I'm sure you do. And I could use a nap… this potion didn't rejuvenate me. We'll need our strength…"

Rose smiled back at him and rested her face against the soft pillow and nodded her head.

"Okay… thank you babe."

"Hmmm…" he responded, kissing her on her cheek. "Anything for you. Eggs and toast sound okay?"

"Sure." She replied, closing her eyes; and letting the exhaustion claim her. "Thank you…"

Without another word; Brooklyn walked over to his loincloth; and placed it back over his thin waist; securing it tightly with his large belt and then took off down the stairs to make breakfast. Rose went in and out of sleep; and was unsure of how much time went by, before she could smell the breakfast. Opening her eyes warily, Brooklyn was sliding gently back into the bed, next to her and had a tray of food in which he set between them.

"Food, my love." He whispered, touching her face gently. Smiling gratefully at him, she forced herself to sit up and rested against his side.

"This smells so good." She said softly, kissing his lips briefly. "Thank you."

"You're welcome." He replied, sliding one arm around her.

She brought the sheet up to her chest and kept it there for modesty and together, they ate their breakfast in silence. Rose mostly kept her eyes closed, completely spent, and nibbled on her toast. When time passed in silence, she forced her eyes open to see what he was doing. He too was eating, but was staring out the window, taking in as much of the beauty outside as he could. Rose put down the piece of toast; took a few bites of eggs, and then followed that down with a drink of juice. Once done, she slid her food away and snuggled against his chest and closed her eyes again.

"I'm glad you're enjoying your morning so far, my love." She breathed. "You're happiness is making me so very happy."

"Oh, it's not all because of the morning." He said quietly. "It's mostly due to my beautiful wife."

Rose smiled up at him as he chased the rest of his breakfast down with his juice. Once done, he picked up the tray of food and placed it gently on the ground. Once free of the tray; he took off his loincloth once again so he was naked, dropped it outside of the sheets, and nestled himself against her body and rested his head upon his pillow next to hers.

"Are you sure you want to sleep?" Rose asked him, almost completely out.

"Right now, yes." He breathed back, kissing her gently on her lips. "I am exhausted, and you are too. Sleep my love… when we wake up from this nap, we'll go out and have an enjoyable day together. For now, I wish to sleep next to you. This is something in which we hardly ever get to do… I love you, my sweet angel."

"Not as much as I love you…" Rose teased back in a breath-like voice, her consciousness nearly gone. In her fading world, she heard him chuckle; and he held onto her body tighter. His lips softly touched her lips briefly and his hands caressed her face as she felt his body become heavy against his.

"Impossible…" She heard him whisper, but didn't continue the conversation. They both laid in silence, before both of them were finally encompassed in sleep- exhaustion claiming them both.

---

When Rose opened her eyes warily, she was unsure of what day it was; let alone the time. She took a deep breath in through her nose; and reached her arms up stretching her sore body out. When she exhaled and relaxed, she looked over at the lump of soft skin and hair next to her- which was Brooklyn, and realized that he was hooked to her body still very much asleep. She smiled lovingly at his sleeping figure and adjusted herself against him, staring in awe at his handsome face.

His face was rested on his pillow, inches from her face, and his face was soft as he was breathing steadily. Rose giggled quietly to herself and then lightly caressed her fingers over his smooth face; taking in every beautiful feature of him in Human form. She was very attracted to him as a Human, and it was an eye opening experience for her. She never thought much about how he would look like as a Human, as she never thought of it before. He was so beautiful to her anyway; especially as a Gargoyle, that when she saw his Human form for the first time, she was truly floored.

She laid next to him and memorized every detail on his face and body, before she raised her head from her pillow to look at the clock on the nightstand next to them. Surprisingly, it was nearing close to eleven AM; and they had been sleeping for close to four hours. She groaned slightly and collapsed her head next to his, cuddling herself against him more. He took a deep breath in, as her movements surprised him slightly. He opened his eyes and also began to stretch his body, yawning and inhaling. Rose smiled at him, wrapped her arms around his chest and kissed his lips lightly.

Brooklyn tiredly looked over at her, and the instant he saw her face, he smiled brightly making her heart melt. Moaning incoherently, he wrapped his strong arms around her body and suddenly rolled himself on top of her, putting all his dead weight upon her.

Giggling, but also gasping for breath, she called out weakly, "Babe… you're crushing me…"

However, he inhaled in her ear and snuggled himself on top of her; moaning out another incoherent remark.

"What?" She laughed, holding onto the back of his head, running her fingers through his long hair. "What are you trying to say?"

"I'm so tired…" He tried again, taking hold of her.

"Then sleep-" She giggled. "You didn't have to wake up just yet."

"Mmmm…" He moaned in her ear; kissing the side of her face suddenly; his tongue sliding across her skin, sending a spark of fire down her body. She giggled to herself as she felt him begin to respond to her naked body under his; and suddenly his relaxed groin began to harden.

"Now I think I'm waking up.."

"Brooklyn-" Rose laughed, patting his back. "Honey- we can make love later. I promise! I still love you as a Gargoyle, you know!"

"I do know that," He replied in her ear, and then slowly raised his face up to gaze into her face. "This is our Honeymoon, though… this is the time to make love like crazy."

"Brooklyn…" Rose laughed again; as he pressed himself to her- asking permission to enter inside her; but she kept her legs together. His lips trailed over her skin, before his lips found hers and massaged against hers with deep and slow kisses. She closed her eyes and gave into him slightly, collapsing against her pillow, as he began to kiss her neck. However, after a few seconds, he raised his face to hers and smiled.

"Okay, okay. I'll behave." He said warmly, kissing her once again and then slowly raised himself off her naked body and got out of bed. Rose watched him as he began to rummage through the amour dresser on her side, and to their surprise, found some men's clothing and underwear.

"Hey," he said, turning around to face her. "These should fit me, right?"

"Yeah," she said, still lying in bed. "It's funny- they're very punk or biker like. Black shirt and jeans… it'll match your jacket outside."

"These clothes were put here by Xanatos and Fox…." he said quietly, smiling. "Hmm.. it's almost like they knew I would need a pair of Human clothes. Funny how that worked out…"

Rose giggled at his remark and then finally forced herself to stand up. Brooklyn's eyes instantly sought her out as she walked around the bed to head towards the bathroom, and stopped in front of him. He instantly dropped the clothes on the ground and stepped up to her and kissed her passionately; crushing his body against hers. She wrapped her arms around his neck and kissed him deeply, loving every inch of him, laughing.

"What do you want to do today?" She asked him, pulling away from his lips slightly.

"I was thinking about taking a ride on my bike." He replied, holding her tightly against his naked body. "You mentioned something about wanting to see more of Long Island- so I thought we could go sight seeing for a bit; and then I have a place in mind that I have always wished I could go if I were a Human."

"And now that you are…" Rose said, smiling.

"We're definitely going." He finished, grinning at her.

"And where is this place you've always wanted to go?" She asked him lightly, tossing her long red hair away from her face.

"It's a surprise…" he answered, touching her skin softly; his desires growing more with every second.

"Sounds like fun, I look forward to it." She whispered against his lips, her own desires growing as well. "However, for now, I am going to shower… care to join me?"

"Um… do you even have to ask?" He replied, caressing his fingers down her shoulders. "I can't get enough of you, my love…"

Grinning, she took his hand and lead him into the bathroom, but was stopped when he quickly ran out, grabbed another condom out of her bag; and then ran inside the bathroom; tackling her, and shut the bathroom behind them; both of them squealing with laughter.

---

They took another shower with each other, all while making love in the hot water, until they felt a small relief of contentment. They both laughed at each other, kissed more, and Rose enjoyed taking the shampoo bubbles and making hairstyles out of Brooklyn's long hair. Together, they both took turns in trying to make their long hair into shampoo bubble mohawks; but their hair would end up falling on their faces, making them laugh even harder at each other.

After their time making love in the shower; and then actually cleaning themselves up; they got out and then both got dressed for their day out. While Rose worked on doing her hair; sitting in her bra and underwear; Brooklyn dried his own hair, got dressed, brushed his teeth; and began to clean up their messy room. Rose quickly applied some make up, brushed her own teeth and curled her long hair. She was excited to finally go out during the day with Brooklyn; and was looking forward to their day together.

When Rose was done getting ready, she exited the bathroom to put on her clothes. She settled with a sweater that hung off her shoulders, and a pair of jeans with ankle high boots. As she looked around the clean room there wasn't a sign of Brooklyn. She climbed down the stairs and found him sitting at the small kitchen counter, reading a map, and waiting for her to finish getting ready. When he heard her descending the stairs; he looked up and instantly smiled at her- one she also returned to him.

He wore a pair of jeans, with a black long-sleeved tee-shirt; and was followed with his biker jacket; which still fit him. It was strange for her to see her Gargoyle mate; walking around as a Human, in Human clothing and black biker boots- but his 'bad boy' look still did her in; as a Human or Gargoyle. He stood up, placed the map on the counter and gathered her up into his arms, kissing her deeply.

"You look amazing!" He gasped against her lips. When they broke apart he gathered her hands up into his and smiled lovingly at her.

"Thank you." She replied, smiling back at him. "I love your outfit too… who knew that I married such a 'bad boy'?"

"Ha-ha," he replied sarcastically, stepping back to place the map in his jacket. "I've always been this way. It's nice to be able to express myself- as a Gargoyle, I don't often get to dress the way I want. My loincloth is usually all I've needed."

"And uh… you'll never hear me complain about that." Rose said, grinning mischievously at him.

He grinned at her, hugging her against him for a few seconds, kissing the side of her head and whispered, "I knew you always liked it… I've caught you staring at me a few times when we first met."

"Um… of course I did!" Rose laughed, pulling back. "I was faced with a chiseled, strong, different and most sexy and beautiful Gargoyle. Who could blame me?"

"I certainly don't." He replied, grinning at her. "Because I was doing the same thing- You blew me away when I first saw you, and still do. You're beautiful, in every way to me."

"Thank you, my love." Rose replied, kissing him sweetly on his lips. "What say you? Wanna get going?"

"Yeah," he said taking her hand in his and leading her towards the door. "We've got a fun day ahead of us. It's best if we not let anymore daylight pass us by…"

Locking the front door behind them, they walked out of the cottage, hand-in-hand towards his bike. When Brooklyn unlocked his bike; they both got on, placed their helmets on, and Rose handed him his aviators.

"Here ya go, babe." She said, chuckling. "You finally have a legitimate excuse to use these."

"Hey now." He teased, leaning his face inches from hers. "It's always a good time to wear sunglasses, especially when taking a ride on the old hog."

Rose grinned at him; and then wrapped her arms around him, as Brooklyn turned on the loud engine roaring it to life.

Brooklyn leaned his head back to her and yelled, "SO… where to first?"

"Let's start driving- and see where the wind takes us!" Rose yelled back, smiling happily at him.

"You got it!" He answered, grinning handsomely and then took off in great speed away from their beach house cottage and towards the main road.

---

They drove along the main highway with Rose secured nicely behind Brooklyn, resting her head upon his back, both of them enjoying the scenery of the beaches and Ocean to their right. Brooklyn had never seen the sun before; nor had he seen the world during the day. The best part of Brooklyn being Human, for Rose, was watching him experience the 'little' things in life. He reveled in the beauty of color and how warm the sun rays felt against his skin; how much the sun seemed to radiate light off Rose's beauty. There was something so special about this wedding gift from Puck; as it allowed them both experience each other's world- even if it was only once. It made each other see a bit more into their marriage and where they both came from.

For the next hour or so, they drove around, enjoying the scenery and were letting each other have this moment in the sun together and giving Brooklyn time on his bike and with his wife. After a while of driving, Rose started to recall signs on the main highway; and found that they were venturing south of Long Beach and were now in Brooklyn once again.

Slightly confused, she leaned her face closer to his ear and yelled, "Where are we going?"

"You'll see!" Brooklyn yelled back.

Rose smiled to herself and held onto his lean body and put her full trust in him. As long as she was with him, she really didn't mind where they went and what they did. This was his day, his time to enjoy being Human and relish in the fun things he couldn't do as a Gargoyle.

As they drove more inland in Brooklyn; she began to see signs, guiding them to the direction of Coney Island; and the idea dawned in her mind. Brooklyn was an adventurer; as well as a lover of adrenaline. Many months ago they talked about going to an amusement park one day; but that day seemed to be impossible, since most amusement parks closed down at nighttime.

"Are we going to Coney Island!?" She yelled in his ear, smiling excitedly.

However, he just turned his face to hers and flashed her a mischievous grin; telling her exactly what she was wondering. She had never been to this amusement park; but was incredibly excited to spend this day with her husband and relish in the fact that he was Human. Brooklyn sped on, following the signs to take them to the historical amusement park.

When they arrived, Brooklyn pulled off the main highway, and made their way towards the fun amusement park near the beach.

Rose smiled at herself and squeezed Brooklyn's waist harder as excitement pulsed through her. When they finally stopped, and Brooklyn turned the engine off, Rose took off her helmet and exclaimed, "I have never been here before! But I've always wanted to come!"

"Yeah?" Brooklyn turned his handsome face to her, and was smiling warmly, while taking off his own helmet. "Well, the Clan and I came here last year when we were having a run- in with Demona; back when the Clones were under Thailog's direction; and we had a large battle. We uh… kind of destroyed this place, but it's nice to see that the Humans took quick action to put it back together."

"You guys destroyed Coney Island?" Rose asked him in shock. "I heard it on the news that the old historical roller coaster burned down!"

"It did." He answered, securing his bike in the parking lot and then turned back to face her. "Thanks to the Mutates electricity from their hands, the mutate; Fang, burned the whole place down."

"Jeez, you all have done quite a number on New York, haven't you?" She asked him, teasingly.

"Eh, that old thing wasn't all that safe anyway." He replied; wrapping an arm around her neck and walking them both towards the park on the beach boardwalk. "The new one should be a lot safer; thanks to technology and building codes."

"My hero…" Rose mused softly; leaning into his ear.

"That's right." Brooklyn said, stopping to hold her close. "Don't you forget it."

"I won't." She replied; bringing her lips to kiss his. "So… how about we check out that 'new and improved' roller coaster?"

Brooklyn smiled at her, then kissed her briefly and said, "Oh, you're on…"

---

Rose and Brooklyn spent the entire length of the day riding roller coasters, snuggling and taking pictures of them on the Ferris Wheel, went through the fun house, played booth and arcade games; and even ate a famous New York City hot dog for dinner, with a number of other unhealthy goodies. Rose couldn't remember a time in which she had more fun, and laughed as much as she had this day. Brooklyn loved the roller coasters; and enjoyed the adrenaline rush in which they offered- speeding quickly through the track, with his hands up in the air- almost as if he was willing the air around him to take him away.

Once they had done their fair share of time on the roller coasters; they played a few booth games and at one, with a ball and pins, Brooklyn was determined to win a large teddy bear for Rose. She kept trying to tell him that the booths were kind of a gimmick; but he wasn't about to give up. He settled on a throwing game, where he would try his hand and strength to knock down pins. Though she tried to warn him that the large-walrus looking booth man was just trying to take his money, Brooklyn wasn't about to give up.

"Ah, damn it." Brooklyn groaned as he hit most of the nine pins, but had three left to hit, and had one more ball to throw left. Rose laughed at him and shook her head, leaning on the counter of the booth.

"You were close that time." Rose laughed, kissing his cheek. Brooklyn grumbled out slightly and tossed the hard ball in his hand a few times, eyeing the pins that he still had to knock down. He, then turned to her, and offered her the hard ball.

"Wanna do the honors?" He asked her.

She smiled at him, and instantly took the ball out of his hands, and wasn't about to back down from a challenge. He stepped back from her, grinning, as she stepped into the middle of the booth and eyed the pins she had to knock down. After a few seconds of strategically planning her throw, she arched her arm back and threw the ball as hard as she her happy surprise, the white ball hit the remaining pins hard, and knocked each one down with a large crash.

"YES!" Rose screamed out, laughing, and jumping up and down in the air; as Brooklyn held his fists up and instantly gathered her up in his arms.

"YEAH BABY!" He yelled out, spinning her around. "Good job! Way to nail them!"

"Thank you!" Rose laughed, as he set her down on the ground and kissed her forehead.

"They aren't the only things you're good at nailing." he whispered in her ears, making her giggle, and hit his arm lightly.

"Oh hush." Rose giggled, as he grinned and kissed her again. They held hands, as Brooklyn stepped up the booth man and pointed to a very large tan teddy bear, hanging above them.

"We'll take that one please." He asked nicely, but the overweight booth man, smacked his lips and shook his head.

"Think again." The man said smugly, pointing to a pin that was somehow standing up. Brooklyn blinked in confusion and then looked over at the pin that wasn't knocked down, and then looked back at the booth-man.

"Um… no." Brooklyn said, shaking his head in confusion. "That can't be, because she knocked them all down. Didn't you just see that?"

"Nah, I didn't see nothin'," the booth-man obviously lied, leaning against the wall of his booth, and crossing his arms across his large chest and even larger belly. "If you wanna try again, it's five dollars."

Brooklyn stared at the man for a few seconds, and then suddenly started laughing, as if the booth man was the funniest guy alive and just told a hilarious joke. The man stared stupidly at Brooklyn, as Rose slowly turned to face him and wrapped her arms around his after feeling his masked anger beneath his laugh.

"It's okay, Brooklyn." Rose said quietly, trying to pull him away. "It's not a big deal."

"No, it is." Brooklyn told her, his laughter stopping instantly and he stepped closer to the booth-man, standing up a bit taller. "I saw her hit those pins with my own eyes! That's not fair."

"Come on, Brooklyn…" Rose said again, as the booth man began to laugh a very hoarse laugh.

"Ya callin' me a liar?" The booth-man challenged Brooklyn, and suddenly looked very angry. But Brooklyn's kind eyes narrowed at the man, and he looked just as angry, his strong jaw was set firmly and his hands were curled tightly into fists. Rose hoped that he wouldn't do anything stupid, but knowing him, he did not stand for injustice.

"Well, now that you mention it…" Brooklyn began in a snarl, but Rose stepped forward and interrupted, "No… no one is calling anyone anything."

She looked from Brooklyn's stony face to the booth-man's angry expression and tried to get involved before it got ugly.

"Thank you." Rose continued speaking, to the booth-man, pulling on Brooklyn's arm. "Sorry, for the trouble, we'll be on our way now."

However, Brooklyn wouldn't leave.

"No." He said in a growl and stepped closer to the man. "This isn't right. My wife knocked down those pins, all of them, and won the teddy bear." He paused, pointed to the man's sign, and then said, "You've written those rules down yourself! So you can either have integrity and follow your own rules, or be a lousy crook and you get to deal with me. You're choice."

At his fighting words, Rose's face suddenly went red with embarrassment and raised her hands up to her face.

"Oh… boy." Rose mumbled, tugging on his arm. "Honey… not a good idea…"

Look booth-man suddenly shouted, pointing his large sausage finger at him. "I don't do well with punks like you threatening me! So, here's how this all works… yous can just walk away, or pay me another five bucks and try for your precious teddy bear. If not, then you get ter deal with my fists against yer face, and my boot up your ass, before getting thrown out of his park. What's it gonna be?"

Brooklyn stared at the man for a few seconds, and it looked as though he was about to throw himself over the counter and attack the man, choosing the latter choice. However, Brooklyn shot his hand into his jean pocket, and slammed another five dollar bill on the counter and gave it to the man. Rose's eyes widened and turned to him, as he suddenly began to take off his leather jacket, revealing his muscles in his arms, and his toned body off. The booth-man, slapped his large hand down upon the five dollar bill, and pocketed it in his vest with a mocking and greedy smile, gave Brooklyn two balls and reset up the nine pins.

"What are you doing?" Rose asked him in a hushed whisper, as he was angrily focused on the pins and nothing else, while tossing the ball up and down in the air in his hand. "What's this gonna prove? Huh? Nothing! It's all a gimmick. Let's just go, okay? It's just a dumb teddy bear."

"It's not about the stuffed animal." Brooklyn told her quietly, keeping his eyes on the pins. "It's about teaching slimey crooks like this a lesson on integrity and respect."

"And you think he'll respect you if you win this game?" She asked him, arguing with him slightly. "Come on, this stopped being fun the moment you started a fight with him."

"That's the problem." Brooklyn told her quietly. " If no one stands up to his bullying, then he'll keep on screwing with innocent people."

Rose exhaled, but stepped away from him, as he eyed the pins as the booth-man mocked him.

"Come on, then." He laughed. "Show me what ya got, ya good for nothin' punk!"

Brooklyn ignored his mockings, swung his arm back and threw the ball as hard as he could into the center of the pins, instantly knocking all of them down, and breaking the table in which they were standing up on. The booth-man cried out in surprise, as his display was ruined, and Brooklyn smiled at him with a dark smile.

"Why ya good for nothin' BASTARD!" The booth-man yelled out. "I'll teach you…!"

However, before he could come over the counter, and attack Brooklyn, a Police Officer came walking over and called everyone's attention.

"What's going on here?"

Rose warily looked over at the uniformed Police Officer, who was looking at Brooklyn with a slight stink eye, and over at the red-faced walrus looking booth-man. Once the booth-man saw that it was a Police Officer, he seemed to sputter slightly and raised tried to hide his face.

"Ah, shit." He mumbled, looking away, as Brooklyn narrowed his eyes at the booth-man. The Police Officer stepped closer to them, and leaned his head over to the booth-man, who was still trying to hide his face, but was obviously a true criminal and had just gotten caught.

"Are you gonna give this young man, and his date, their prize?" The officer asked him, looking quite amused.

"Uh… yeah. Sure." The walrus booth-man mumbled, grabbing the large teddy bear down and threw it at Brooklyn. "Here."

Brooklyn caught the teddy bear with a triumphant smile and stepped backwards, as the Officer stepped forward.

"Do I know you?" He asked the booth-man, who was now profusely sweating.

"No." The booth-man answered quickly, picking up the pins and trying to look busy. "Uh, no, I don't believe so."

"Ha- funny." The officer suddenly said, coming around and faced the booth-man head on. "Because I know you. You've been running from your warrant for a long time, Barry. Funny how we've run into each other now."

The officer quickly pulled out his handcuffs, turned the booth-man, Barry, around and began handcuffing him.

"You know the drill," the officer said, cuffing him up. "You're under arrest, again. For multiple thefts and being in contempt of court."

Barry was slammed down over the counter as the officer handcuffed him, and a crowd of people began to watch with interest as he was being arrested. Almost purple in the face now, he raised his face slightly at Brooklyn and snarled, "Thanks a lot, ya ass wipe!"

Brooklyn grinned at the booth-man, and sent off a salute from his forehead, placed his leather jacket back on smoothly, and then turned to Rose and wrapped his arm around her shoulder, placing his aviators back on his face.

"Don't look so cocky." Rose grinned, unable to help herself, and hugging the giant teddy bear to her chest. "That was just luck."

"Or it's because I'm a Gargoyle and nobody messes with us." He said, walking her away from the scene, heading towards the parking lot. "The guy was a slime ball, and had it coming' for him." He paused and then turned to look at her through his sunglasses. "I'm sorry for making a scene, babe. I just can't stand people like that. That's what I do though, I not only protect, but I stop injustice. Gargoyles stand up for what's right, that's who I am."

"I know." Rose said, smiling at him, and gently kissing his cheek. "And I love you for it."

"Thanks, and I'm glad." He grinned at her, kissing her on the forehead. "I love you too."

They held hands as they walked back to their motorcycle with Rose's large teddy bear in her other hand, flopping over her arm happily. They had spent most of the day at the amusement park; and rode every single roller coaster, played every game, and did bumper cars a few dozen times; purposely trying to hit into each other with their cars, laughing like children while doing so. Rose smiled at herself and then turned to face her husband.

"Thank you for this giant teddy bear." She said. "Though it was a bit of a scene, I'm very proud of you for standing up to that man. You're right, he was a bully and crook- thanks for being brave enough to take a stand."

"Of course." Brooklyn said, shrugging his shoulders. "Someone's gotta do it."

Rose nodded at him and then said, "As for the teddy bear, since it wasn't all about winning him, I really do not know how he is going to fit on your motorcycle."

Brooklyn laughed out loud and then lovingly poked the giant stuffed bear in the stomach.

"He'll have to be strapped down on the passenger seat…and you can sit up front with me. You don't mind sitting extra close to me, now do you?"

Rose stopped walking, turned to face him, and grabbed him by his leather jacket so that their faces were inches apart.

"Absolutely not…" She whispered, closing her eyes and softly pressing her soft lips against his, instantly creating a spark of desire between them. Brooklyn took a deep breath through his nose as he kissed her and then wrapped his strong Human arms around her waist; deepening their touch and kiss. She let go of the large fluffy stuffed animal, letting it drop to the ground, and wrapped her arms around his neck; breathing him in. Though people were passing by them, they didn't care and continued to kiss passionately, holding each other tightly.

"Mmmhm," Brooklyn mused, breaking their kiss and breathed his sweet breath in her face. "I'm going to miss this…"

"Miss what?" Rose breathed, her lips still trying to find his once again.

"Our lips and bodies being able to be this close together…" he replied. "We can't quite hold each other like this with my big beak in the way."

"Hey now," Rose giggled, trailing her fingers over his face and particularly over his still-large Human nose and placed a kiss upon it. "I just so happen to love your beak."

"So, you like me as a Gargoyle better?" He asked her, taking her hands in his.

Rose stared deeply into his eyes and smiled up at him.

"I'm seeing this experience like you do." She told him softly. " I love you for just simply being you. I have really enjoyed you being a Human and watching you experience new things for the first time today; but overall, you- Brooklyn; my Gargoyle lover, is the being in which I have chosen to be my mate. It does not matter what form you take. I love you all the same."

Brooklyn gently took her face in his hands and caressed his thumbs over her skin, smiling at her.

"Thank you, my love." He said quietly. "I have enjoyed being a Human, it's been enlightening, literally. Watching the sun rise for the first time and feeling its warmth on my skin, to seeing the world in all its bright beauty… I'm thankful I drank that potion. And that we were able to be together as Gargoyles as well; gliding with you was a dream."

"Me too." Rose replied, taking Brooklyn's hands in hers. "But, the day is coming to a close. The sun is going to be setting here soon… do you wanna start to head back?"

"Yeah," Brooklyn sighed heavily. "We probably should."

"You don't want to?" Rose asked him, raising her eyebrows slightly.

"No, no. I do." He said, guiding her towards his bike. "I've just had a really enjoyable day is all. It's a pity it's all over."

"I know." Rose said sadly, putting her helmet on her head, while Brooklyn put his on. "But hey, we can have just as much fun together at night-"

"Yeah, we can." Brooklyn interjected, throwing her a cheeky smile, as Rose stopped talking and stared at him with an open mouth, making him snort out a laugh. "Sorry- I interrupted you. You were saying…"

Rose laughed slightly as he secured the large teddy bear onto the bike and continued to speak. "I wasn't speaking solely in an intimate or sexual way; but sure. There is also that activity to keep us busy."

"I know what you were meaning, my love." Brooklyn chuckled, kissing her on the forehead. "I was just teasing you."

Rose smiled at him and secured herself behind him; as he sat down, roared his bike to life, and together they took off riding on the freeway, heading North towards their lighthouse. They rode in silence for close to an hour and took in the beautiful ocean scenery around them, especially as the sun was slowly beginning to make its way towards the horizon, setting slowly. Rose was thankful when Brooklyn turned the bike towards the landscape she had grown familiar with and knew that they were close to the lighthouse.

Not only was she excited to just relax but she was beyond cold. They had spent the majority of the day outside, and the night before was their exciting night of gliding together. As Rose thought about what it was like being a Gargoyle with Brooklyn, it almost felt like it happened weeks ago. Just like today had slipped away too quickly, with Brooklyn as a Human, last night's gliding with her Gargoyle husband also seemed to pass too fleetingly.

They finally began driving towards the sandy boardwalk; and their beautiful and historical cottage/lighthouse finally came into view. When they reached their honeymoon home, Brooklyn came to a stop; killed the engine, and Rose could finally begin to feel her skin again. From the cold air, to the vibration of the bike, her body felt sore and exhausted. Stretching and yawning, Rose took off her helmet and climbed off the bike, staying silent, as Brooklyn secured the bike to the side of the cottage; and then took off his own helmet, securing it under the seat. He was unbelting the giant teddy bear, when Rose suddenly pulled her jacket tighter against herself and began to wander through the sand, towards the ocean.

When she reached the edge of the water, she stood quietly and closed her eyes. The air was cold, and the humidity was a lot more pronounced as she stood on the water's edge, but the sun was beaming warmth onto her face. The air around her was so quiet, as the crashing of the waves against the shore was calm- almost as if she were near a lake instead of an ocean. As she stood quietly, letting her soul take on a bit of silence and healing almost, a warm set of hands suddenly touched her shoulders.

Rose kept her eyes closed and instantly melted into Brooklyn's touch. He reached her arms over her chest and held her close to him, resting his face in the base of her neck. She smiled at herself and rested her head against his, enjoying this quiet moment with him. He didn't say anything to her and seemed to be listening to the sounds of nature around them, and gently pressed his lips against the skin of her neck, near her collar bone. Rose moaned slightly and turned in his embrace, instantly meeting his lips with hers. They kissed deeply on the water's edge; and held onto each other tightly, reveling in his last moments with him being Human. After a few minutes of kissing passionately; Brooklyn pulled away gently and then turned to face the horizon, holding onto her.

"I had fun today, my love." Rose told him quietly, as if trying not to disturb the tranquility around them. "Coney Island was a great idea- as was the motorcycle ride. This area is beautiful."

"I had fun too." Brooklyn said softly back, tracing a finger over her face. "I wish it didn't have to be over…"

"Eh, it's not over." Rose said, smiling. "In just a few minutes my Gargoyle mate will be back, and as long as we are together; I will never complain of anything."

Brooklyn smiled brightly at her and responded by giving her another sweet kiss on her lips.

"You're right." He whispered against her lips. "Our life together is just barely beginning…"

They stared deeply into each other's eyes and smiled, when Brooklyn gently took her hands in his and then turned to face the dying sunlight again.

"Come on." He whispered, holding onto her hands. "It's best if we come inside… I don't want to transform back into a Gargoyle out here."

Nodding, Rose followed Brooklyn back across the beach and together, hand-in-hand, they entered their cottage and silently made their way back up the stairs into their loft-styled bedroom. When they reached the top floor, Rose quietly went over to her dresser and began to get herself ready for bed, before the sun went down. As she went into the bathroom, Brooklyn crossed the room and turned on their fireplace to heat up the cold room a bit more. Now that he was Human, he realized that the cold- humid air was icing out the entire top floor; and while he didn't notice as a Gargoyle, his sweet wife had most likely endured it without complaining.

When Rose emerged from the bathroom, having relieved herself, brushed her teeth and hair and washed her face; she settled for a pair of comfortable sweats and a tank top. She walked over to Brooklyn, who had changed out of his clothes and was now wearing nothing but his dark blue loincloth, staring at the dying sunlight. Together they held each other and stared at the sun disappear behind the ocean horizon; giving a beautiful sunset, in which they both admired greatly.

"Wow…" Brooklyn whispered. "And to think sunrises were beautiful… sunsets are something else…"

Rose smiled to herself and wrapped her arms around her husband and kissed him gently on his shoulder.

"I love you Brooklyn." She said quietly. Instantly, his arms wrapped around her tightly and he quickly guided her face up to meet his, his eyes burning into hers.

"Oh my sweet, beautiful angel…" He breathed, drinking her in. "I love you too."

Knowing that both had seconds to be the same species; he crushed his soft lips against hers, passionately and deeply. They kissed deeply and quickly, holding each other tightly; his hands finding their way up the back of her tank top, finding nothing but skin to his joy, as she wasn't wearing a bra.

Suddenly, he stopped and began to tremble and double over in pain; clenching his fists and grunting out in pain. Rose's heart instantly began to hurt greatly as she watched her love endure the uncomfortable pain in which this transformation brought. Brooklyn fell down to his knees, yelling out through gritted teeth as his skin suddenly turned brick red, from his pale Human complexion. The bright light encapsulated the room for a few seconds, and when it went away, the Human man was no longer in Brooklyn's place. Her beautiful red-skinned, tall and muscular, winged, Gargoyle was on his knees. He took a deep breath, and then slowly raised himself up from the ground and faced her with a grimace on his face.

"Man…" He grumbled, moving his wings across his shoulders. "That transformation part sucks…"

Rose smiled at him, relieved to see that he was okay, and jumped into his arms again. He immediately took her in his strong arms, opened his wings again and then encapsulated them in his cocoon. She gently took his long beak in her hands and lightly caressed it up and down; loving the feeling of his protruding muscles against her body. His brown eyes were gazing deeply into hers and together they could feel their intense love for each other.

"Hi, my love." Rose whispered, not breaking her eye contact with his sincere, deep gaze.

"Hey," He replied, smiling warmly at her.

"Are you alright?"

He took a deep breath, stretched his wings out, and kept her in his arms.

"Yes," He said calmly. "It feels good to be a Gargoyle once again; but it was also awesome to spend the day as a Human with you. I will miss the sun and its warmth."

"I know… I'm sorry." She responded, lightly touching his chest with her hands.

"What are you apologizing for?" He asked her, kissing her gently on her forehead. "These past twenty-four hours was a gift- one that I wasn't willing to risk had it not been for your bravery. I do not fully trust Puck and I am still wary of magic… but it seemed to be used for good."

"Yeah," Rose sighed, and pulled out of his arms. "Today and last night was amazing. I do not know how we are to ever repay Owen.. uhm… Puck, I mean; and Xanatos, for their kindness. It's actually an uncomfortable place to be in, owing them so much."

"Nah," Brooklyn said. "We protect Xanatos, Fox and Alex from dangers every night. How I see it is that he is the one who may feel the same as you- in a constant state of debt."

"Maybe…" Rose said quietly, lightly resting her head upon his shoulder. They held each other for a moment, in each other's arms, and the moment Rose closed her eyes and relaxed against her mate; exhaustion seemed to take over her once again in a massive wave. Exhaling deeply, she gently pushed him away, offering him a smile, and then walked over to the bed to sit down.

"Rose…?" Brooklyn asked, watching her walk away; and following."What's wrong my love?"

"Nothing." She said quietly, turning to face him, and taking his claw in her hand. "Truly nothing… I'm just very tired."

"Yeah, my too." He exhaled, holding her hand in his claw tighter. "We've done a lot in just twenty-four hours; and though we've napped, we both have missed out on a full night/day's sleep."

"It was an awesome twenty-four hours." Rose said, smiling at him.

"Yeah, it was." He laughed, holding her hands still. "I mean… yes, we got to spend the day together as Humans, but Rose… you were able to go gliding with me as a Gargoyle!"

I know," Rose said, shaking her head in slight disbelief. "It feels like a week has passed since I was a Gargoyle.. It felt amazing! My goodness, what I wouldn't give to feel the wind beneath my wings again. You truly have a gift, Brooklyn, I hope you always take advantage of that and see how incredible being a Gargoyle really is."

"Rose…" Brooklyn started to say, but was interrupted.

"I mean, really though." Rose continued, standing up and facing him now. "When I was a Gargoyle, I felt strong. Like I could conquer anything… and my senses were so much more sharp and clear…"

"Sweetheart, you don't have to be a Gargoyle to be strong." Brooklyn said, standing up after her. "You've already proven to be strong, many times, more than I… and it is I that is in constant amazement of you."

"Thank you, my love." Rose said quietly, sinking into his outstretched arms and letting him hold her tenderly. "I feel stronger with you by my side, and from our past in fighting off Kevin, I know that we are stronger together. I just… it would have been a lot better had I never known Kevin; but found you sooner, so I could have fallen in love earlier with you."

Brooklyn smiled, and released her slightly in his arms to look into her eyes.

"I would have loved that, but…"

"But timing is everything." She finished for him, smiling endearingly. "I know."

Rose and Brooklyn looked deeply into each other's eyes and slowly met their faces together to kiss each other; deeply and passionately. Rose wrapped her arms around his neck, as he held her close to him; and then slowly let them both fall back onto the bed. Rose giggled as they fell down upon the mattress, and smiled as she laid in her mate's arms.

"Oh!" Rose suddenly said, sitting back up. "I forgot that I was going to give you something, but we uh… got too busy with other things."

"You didn't have to get me anything." Brooklyn laughed, sitting up as well. "Seriously, Rose. I don't need anything… I only need and want you and your love."

Rose grinned at him, but continued to reach inside her bag and pull out the gift in which she wanted to give to Brooklyn.

"I know." She grinned. "However, I think you'll like what I have for you."

When she stood back up and walked over to him, she kept smiling and placed a pile of letters in his lap and then sat down next to him, cross legged.

"What… what are these?" Brooklyn asked her, holding the letters up.

"Well," Rose explained, smiling at him. "My time at the Labyrinth was sometimes dark and full of moments of deep reflection, as you already know. So, whenever I was feeling down or lonely, I decided to pass time by writing you letters of how much I love you. Now… I don't really remember what I wrote down; some letters are probably very casual and silly; but they are my thoughts and words, straight from my heart, and I wanted to give them to you. You do not have to open them now, or we can read through them all and laugh. It's really up to you; but I have been wanting to give them to you ever since we exchanged vows, on our wedding night."

As Rose explained her present to him, he blinked a few times and looked the rubber banded letters over once again. With one small smile, he took the top letter out of the pile and opened it up.

"May I?" He asked her in a hopeful voice.

"Of course." She replied, placing a hand upon his arm. "I'm unsure which one you've grabbed. I tried to put them in order of when I wrote them, so if that's the first one, then it might be really sappy and a bit emotional. So, just be aware of that… and if it's too sappy, I apologize in advance."

He stared at her, smiling, before reading her letter out loud.

My Dearest Brooklyn,

It has been exactly four days and four nights since you've dropped me off into my new temporary home at the Labyrinth, and I have been missing you immensely. I can only hope that you miss me as much as I miss you. I hope you are safe; and are doing well. I have decided to write you a letter, because right now, my heart is hurting and I would like more than anything to see you and talk to you again. You make me feel safe, Brooklyn- and I miss being in your arms.

Things aren't terrible here in the Labyrinth; but they aren't the best either. I should be more grateful that I have a home, free of charge, a roof over my head and protectorates around to help keep me safe; but my heart has been left back at the Castle where you are, and without you here beside me, I feel numb and lost.

Tonight is extra difficult for me, as I'm sure it is for you too. Tonight was when we were to be mated. It's New Year's Eve, almost nearing eight o'clock in the evening; where you should have woken up from your stone sleep by now. I would have been getting ready to meet you down the aisle; and before midnight, we would have exchanged our vows with each other and kissed each other passionately- your lips and body to make me feel things in which I haven't felt before. But tonight never happened- though I have hope for it to happen soon.

One day, I am hoping we can and will be together, as husband and wife; Where I can be yours and you will be mine. I will continue to cling to this hope and have it shine my way through this darkness and fear. Whenever I think of you, that fear and darkness doesn't feel so powerful- so you're on my mind a lot. For those purposes; but also because my mind and heart is forever entwined with yours.

I love you- you're my angel of the night.

Though I feel lonely right now, I know that I am not alone. Ever since you entered my life, I have a constant light on. That light helps guide me through the darkness and uncertainty around me. You are the light in my life, my love. When I first met you, I was scared and unsure of this world; as I just realized that Gargoyles were real, and not just stone statues on the side of a building. You guys are living, breathing, amazingly-beautiful creatures who protect those who are in need of protecting. Every night you and the Clan go out and defend the innocent from evil; and receive very little to no gratitude in return.

It breaks my heart to see how you and the Clan are treated by the rest of us Humans. They shouldn't spit or try to attack you guys, especially after their lives were spared by your efforts and awesome fighting skills. It angers me enough of people's ignorance, pride and prejudice, that I will spend and work the rest of my life to help change it, you have my word. If I could reach out to everyone in this City and show them how good you are; you all would finally be able to live among us without any struggle, I am sure, or at least I hope it for you all one day.

I love you, Brooklyn.

Wow, every time I write those three words; they don't feel strong enough to describe how I truly feel about you; but it's a start. Every moment I am with you, I admire your strength, wisdom, and selflessness. Every night you take a beating from Humans- but still choose to look at me,a Human, as the love of your life, I am amazed and humbled. Thank you for still choosing to love me. I am blessed, I am lucky. Not everyone who finds that pure love, appreciates it- so I will try. Every night in which we get together; I vow to spend it loving you. Your eyes, say it all to me. They are so pure, sincere, and passionate; I cannot help but fall under your spell of charisma and charm. I have fallen head over heels in love with you; and cannot wait to be yours forever.

Thank you, for choosing to see me as who I am and not for the shattered being in which Kevin left me as, Brooklyn. Thank you for choosing me as the woman you choose to love. I am a broken Human being; and will continue to be broken, but little by little, I can feel your love heal my cracks and seem to make me feel whole again.

Our love is nothing I've ever known, and for that, I am thankful for you. I am in love with you, deeply and truly. Thank you for saving my life that night at the Brooklyn Bridge- for taking my hand and never letting go. Thank you for taking my heart and safely securing it in your love. For the first time in my life, I feel safe. I feel secure. I feel beautiful and I feel loved, cherished and enough.

I hope to see you soon, my love. I feel terrible that you are out in the City every night, searching for my ex-husband and putting your own life on the line to protect me and secure our future together. I know this can't be easy for you, and I am in awe of your strength and determination to do so. Finding him and putting an end to his terror is the only way I will be safe again and will be able to return into your arms; where there, I'll never let you go; as you've never let me go.

I look forward to the night in which we can finally be free of this darkness, look into each other's eyes and be able to say, "I Do." Because 'I do' take you, Brooklyn, as my mate. I know it's not official until we are actually mated, but please know that I love you and can't wait to finally be one with you; in mind, spirit and body.

Thank you, Brooklyn. I love you more than words can ever say.

Forever yours,

Rose

Brooklyn stopped reading her note out loud and stared at the page in silence. Tears were falling down his face and when he looked up, his gaze of love for her was indescribable. Rose smiled at him and began wiping her own tears away. She vividly remembered writing that letter to him, and how she felt, and it was very emotional for her.

"So, that was my very first letter to you." Rose explained quietly, still wiping tears away. "I was so afraid for you; and I longed to talk to you. But… little did I know after writing that letter, that I would decide to serve those around me, meet with Emily and eventually go out with you. That night ended being perfect; and now… here we are… married and free of all of those horrible nights. What happened with Kevin and the Quarrymen feels like a past nightmare. One that doesn't seem to haunt me anymore, because you are my husband now, and I know that I will forever be safe in your arms."

Brooklyn was still holding the paper in his claw, but was staring at her as though he was seeing her for the first time. After a few seconds of still not responding, Rose blinked a few times at him and asked, "Brooklyn? What's wrong?"

He placed the letter beside him, shaking his head slightly, gathered her up into his arms; and crushed his lips passionately against hers. Brooklyn took no time in forcing her to lie down upon her back as he kissed and tasted her, crushing his body on top of hers.

Rose didn't say anything as the electrifying sensation of connection burst through Brooklyn's body into hers, and wrapped her arms around his neck; willing the sensations to flow through them. Instantly, her mind was connected with his; and she could feel his overwhelming love for her. Vivid memories suddenly flashed through their minds, recalling every moment together; since first meeting-

Brooklyn's anger for the gunman, as the armed Human was preying upon two women… one of which stood out to him in particular… but he didn't know why...

Their first connection which felt like fire through their veins as they looked into each other's eyes for the first time. Brooklyn looked so new and strange to her; but he was strangely beautiful. Rose was the most beautiful Human he'd ever laid eyes upon...

Brooklyn's overwhelming sense to visit her in the hospital; her strange longing to see him again because he made her feel safe somehow. It was as if they had met before…

Their intense loneliness and desire for love; unsure where to find it, and not able to get each other out of their thoughts.

Brooklyn's intense warning to glide to the Brooklyn Bridge; where there, he saw a very distressed Rose, in her beautiful evening dress clinging to the ledge of the top of the bridge; willing herself to let go and plummet into the icy waters below. Brooklyn's feelings for her were instantaneous; despite his reserve, but in that moment- nothing else mattered except saving and protecting her.

Rose's instincts were telling her to trust the creature in front of her; and when Brooklyn offered his claw to her, she took it, despite her fear of dying under Kevin's hand. The moment they locked eyes, once again, she felt as though she had found her 'missing puzzle piece.' The moment in which they also touched, when Rose gave him her hand, their paths had crossed and now fate was writing their history.

Brooklyn holding Rose close to him in the library, as she was overcome with hypothermia; and was feeling torn feelings of love for her. They had just met, and she was a Human, but in that moment- he truly fell in love with her and wouldn't let anything happen to her.

All the times Brooklyn and Rose hung out together, in the Castle, with the others and laughed- their connection grew. Rose's admiration, love and respect for Brooklyn grew as she joined him on a nightly patrol of the City and saved the homeless children from getting beat up by thugs. His kindness was overwhelming for her.

To the night they went out into Central Park together and ended up having their first kiss- their connections giving them their first vivid look into the future. Though their love blossomed quickly and both were feeling conflicted in their feelings, that started the fire in which their love burned for each other.

To Lexington's mating ceremony, where he proposed his intentions for her, and her accepting- them kissing and realizing their true and deep love for each other.

Next, was Rose's realistic nightmare of her death- and the feelings Brooklyn felt as he watched her die in front of him. How he felt like his soul would die as well, if she died. Their love became very physical and sexual- they knew they were meant to be with each other as mates.

Rose buying him his motorcycle; and their first ride together- to the night when Kevin attacked the Castle and infiltrated Rose's room. Brooklyn's protective instincts exploded and his love for Rose was realized where he fully accepted her as his eventual mate.

When Rose left the Castle to warn Emily of Kevin's attacks, as he was possibly heading there, he attacked her in Central Park instead. The long chase ensued- Rose dodging bullets and his fists numerous times.

To Brooklyn feeling his warning connection for her; heads towards her location to save her.

Rose climbing the Queensborough Bridge; only to be shot and then falling into the icy river with his body next to her, protecting her fall and pulling her to safety. Willing his connection to breathe life back into her.

They were next in the Hospital, where their connection lead them to heal each other; and their powers together were first realized.

To Rose being taken to the Labyrinth for safety reasons; and the loneliness and depression in which both were tormented with. Being apart from each other was a horrible punishment- they were stronger together, not a part.

Kissing under the fireworks as they rang in the New Year- their connection and kisses were so intensely strong; it seemed surreal to both of them.

Kevin and the Quarrymen attacking the Labyrinth and Castle; Brooklyn's horrified fear of realizing that Rose was in danger and he was too late to warn the Labyrinth.

The fear and rage in both Brooklyn and Rose as they fought with and protected each other from Kevin's wrath- Brooklyn couldn't do anything to help save Rose, and she needed to protect everyone she loved, including Brooklyn, from Kevin and the Quarrymen.

Brooklyn getting shot by Kevin; and their tormented and sorrowful good-bye as Brooklyn slipped into death. To Rose not giving up on him; healing him and performing CPR on him- bringing Brooklyn back to life. Then fighting Kevin, using her new found defensive power; and getting saved by Brooklyn.

Rose getting shot instead, as Kevin was killed by Brooklyn; and him using their connection power to heal her and bring her back to him.

Time passed; and they finally saw each other's smiling faces under the soft glow of their wedding night as they spoke their vows and kissed each other; to their Honeymoons- making love for the very first time, sealing their love and fate…

Brooklyn broke apart from Rose's lips and stared down hard at her; both breathing deeply and trembling slightly. Their connections were still tingling through their limbs; and that was definitely the longest in which they had been held by vivid images. This time, however, it appeared to be their past with each other, from their points of view, instead of their future. Brooklyn's eyes opened wide as he stared at his wife; but after a moment of overcoming the shock, they softened.

"That…" he muttered, gently moving a claw over her face, still lying on top of her. "That was our story, from our point of view."

"Yeah," Rose gasped, tears coming to her eyes; emotions tearing through her. "We both felt each other's feelings for each other, from start to finish…."

"This isn't the end, my love…" Brooklyn whispered, lovingly caressing her face. "But just the beginning. I… I am more in love with you than I ever thought possible. Thank you for your sweet note and your thoughts for me. You are everything to me, Rose. Being here with you, as my wife and mate, has reminded me that you and I were meant to be. Everything we've been through, with Kevin and other trials, we've overcome due to our love for each other. Yes, we might have fallen in love quickly… but I'm glad we did. I don't think we both would have survived had we not found each other…"

"You would have." Rose breathed, smiling sadly at him. "Kevin would have killed me that night at the Brooklyn Bridge…"

"You were trying to jump though." Brooklyn said confused. "I thought he didn't know where you went…?"
"He was searching for me… but… looking back, I wasn't going to jump." Rose whispered, tears falling down her face. "I couldn't. Deep down, I was going to return to him that night and submit to his will- and he would have surely killed me. So, regardless, had you not found me and saved me, I would have died."

Brooklyn stayed silent for a few seconds, before he exhaled and held Rose in his arms tightly, still lying on top of her.

"Well, thank the Gods that I found you then." He breathed, his voice trembling. "I was a depressed and lonely soul- I do not think I would have been motivated to continue the way I was. True, I may not have physically died; but eventually, the light in me would have gone out. We've saved each other Rose. And for that, I am thankful for you; for us, this love and connection. I cannot imagine a life without you. You're the love of my life; the heart of everything in my world."

Rose glanced up into his tear filled eyes and smiled gently, bringing her hands up to caress his beak. "Funny- I think the same thing. I love you, Brooklyn… more than I could ever try to describe. Thank you for finding and saving me…"

"You're welcome… but it was truly you that saved me." Brooklyn breathed, his face lowering down to hers and meeting her lips with his with an intense and unrushed heated kiss. He moved his body to that they were more intimately touching; creating the fire of desire to pulse through them. Rose wrapped her arms around his back, while her legs wrapped around his waist; inviting him closer to her. Rose closed her eyes and let his claws gently run over her body, taking her clothes off in one swift and smooth motion. As she laid naked underneath him he gazed into her face.

"I love you, Rose. My angel…" He whispered, reaching for his own belt needing to mate with her to secure those feelings he was feeling.

"I love you more…" She breathed, teasing him, but allowing him to touch her sensitive body with the lightest of touches.

In one quick motion, he shed himself of his loincloth and slid himself deeply inside her body; watching her gasp in pleasure, and tears of happiness falling down her face. The connections through out their limbs protect her from his larger frame as he entered himself inside her, to mate and make love to her. Instantly, his lips found hers and kissed her desperately and intensely; as he began to rock inside her.

"It's impossible…" He growled, claiming her body with his. "And I'll prove that you… right… now…"

Rose giggled against his lips and then gasped as he rocked her body roughly against the mattress, the intense feelings of sexual climax began to build in tension. She grabbed onto his long hair, kissing him in great rushes.

"Okay, okay…" She gasped against his lips. "You're right. You win this time…"

"We both win, my love." Brooklyn mused in her ear, still rocking against her body. "I love you with all my heart and soul."

"And I love you, my love, my mate… my Brooklyn…" Rose replied, closing her eyes and letting her Gargoyle mate and husband make sweet and passionate love to her. Their love and story just beginning, their destiny just barely intertwining in sweet harmony. They had saved each other in more ways than one; and were now living out their dreams of being together as mates and finally being one with each other- free to begin their lives together.

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**THANK YOU ALL FOR READING MY STORY!

Seriously, this has been so much fun writing! I still have one epilogue chapter to give you guys- but this is technically the end of Rose and Brooklyn's story on 'Gargoyles- The Heart of Everything.'

Please read the epilogue and see what's coming for Rose and Brooklyn, the Clan, and many others in the sequel story.

Wait- did I just say sequel?

Yes. Yes I did. :D

More info to come in the epilogue chapter. THANK YOU! Please keep up with Rose and Brooklyn's story and thank you all, from the bottom of my heart, your reviews. They encouraged me so much to keep writing. Shine on!

~Sunmoonlight**