Eight Race Saga Prolouge:: Ties
by Invsi Xavier

Ties..

                                                                By Jarred T.

Ties.

by Jarred T. (tjarred@hotmail.com)

Comments welcome

Author's Note: the characters depicted herein are mostly the property of the

Folks at Disney, and are used here without their authorization all other characters are the property of me. note: this story contains profainty .

[Goliath voice-Over] Last, time on "Gargoyles"

[A Excerpt from the "The Armor of Nike Saga  part 1]

"There it is Black Wolf cliff." Says Akira.

"It's lovely. But, why do they call it Black Wolf Cliff?" says Sean.

" Well my grandfather said that on top of that cliff all sorts of spiritual energies gather. Certain Shaman used to sit on top of this cliff and channel this energy. They where called Black wolves."

      [A Excerpts from the "The Armor of Nike Saga  part 3]

"It is done. You now know the spell to weaken the armor." Says Nike. "But why give the spell to me? Why didn't you just give it to Fox like you did last time with the telepathic stuff?" says Akira. " Fox is not properly trained in magic so she can not possible cast the spell. But you have been trained by your grandfather in the ways of magic so you are the better candidate for the spell." Says Nike.

Akira then heads out and he stands with a blue aura he walks toward the battle and stops he starts then starts to speak in Latin as the blue aura grows wider. Dask then stops fighting in growls in pain as Akira's chanting  fills the ears of everybody Dask is then forced to his knees the chanting is growing more louder soon the chanting is almost done. Dask's white aura is fading until it disappears Akira is exhausted by the spell he then falls to his knees. "Guys he's no longer immortal attack now break the armor." Says Akira.

"I didn't know that you can use magic spells." Says Sean. "I thought I couldn't either it was just when I saw everybody trying their hardest to stop Dask and getting no where something inside of me just snapped." says Akira. "Hmmmm well we are known to do things in desperate situations." Says Sean.

      The sun is starting to set over the Black Wolf Cliffs in Phoenix, Arizona the noble majestic wolf-like cliffs is being bathed in the darkness that covers the plains. At these times, a person looking at that cliff would say that it looks very peaceful and inspiring to all who saw it. However, on this night the cliff glowed in a blue aura it radiates over the desert plains soon a several 12 red lights flew towards the open mouth of the cliff. These lights soon started to gather at the base of the cliff as each red light landed it became a hooded figure and stood at attention. Soon a white light came streaking in and landed among the cloaked figures when it landed it was another cloaked figure but his hood was black instead of brown like the rest of the hooded members wore. He then looked among the rest of the 12 hooded members and nodded at them, which they all returned it. The Black Cloaked Figure turned toward the base of the cliff and held out his hand the cliff moaned and wailed as if it was alive. Soon a entranceway appeared and the black figured walked in followed by the others and as soon as they entered the entranceway closed behind them and disappeared. Inside a torch was lit magically by the black hooded figure the blue flames illuminated the hallway as the 13 figures walked. They soon came upon another doorway with 2 large wolf heads mounted on each side in the center was a gold plate with the letters BW written in classic style hand writing. Around these insignia is 13 slots each with a strange symbol written above it each hooded member reached into their hoods and produced a small key they all inserted their keys into corresponding holes. The black robed figure then took out his key, and inserted it into the top insignia and muttered a few words of Archaic under his breath. The door glowed and white armor as all keys turned simeltanusaly and the door open to reveal a huge room with a round circular table with the same insignia that was on the door with 12 chairs around it. On the sides was Red and black tapestries hanging down to the beautifully polished floors near the back was a large podium made out of polished marble with the same insignia ooh the podium. The 12 figures gathered around the table while the black figured climbed up the stairs on the side of the podium. When he reached the top of the podium, he held out his hands and the torches that were mounted on the walls illuminated the room with a blue glow. All figures removed there hooded robes some of them were wearing business clothes while others wore simple street clothes each member comes from a different nationality or a mix of the two.

"Why are we here Brother Syrus? We are not supposed to meet for another 100 years.," said one of the members as he took a seat.

"We are here to discuss something that deserves our utmost importance brother Cortez." Says the black robed figure as he removes his hood last.

"Oh, and what is this matter of this?" says a female member.

"Watch." Says Syrus as his hands glowed white and a picture shows over the table.

The image over the table shows Akira walking towards Dask Bloodstone his eyes glowing blue and chanting in Latin and they watch as Dask falls to the ground and falls to the ground groaning.

"That was……," says another member with a Hispanic accent.

"The spell of sealing." Added another member as he looked upon the image.

"How could a boy of such a young age use such a powerful spell?" added one of the older members.

"Cause the boy ain't normal he is of our blood." Says Syrus.

"How come we were not informed about the child," says another female member.

"Good point let ask brother Serpiente." Says Syrus as he turned his view a still hooded member.

The hooded member removed his hood underneath was a man in his late 40's with grayish-blue eyes he has long raven black hair which is tied into twin ponytails on his chest hangs a strange looking artifact. "What can I say that's my grandson." says Serpiente.

"How come we have not met him Serpiente?" says Syrus as he crosses his arms over his chest.

"His father did not want me anywhere near his son. After he found out I wanted him to become one of us." says Serpiente.

"I see and I agree with his father's concern being a Black Wolf is not easy. But the boy seems to have chosen his own path by casting magic by accident or intentionally he is showing us that he is willing to be taught in the arts of archaic magic." Says Syrus.

"But what if the boy does not want to learn the magic?" says Serpiente.

"Then fine but it never hurts to ask and besides Serpiente you saw the boy's power to be able to use such a high level spell with no training from you at all." Syrus steps down from the podium and walks towards Serpiente "Do not let that gift that resides in that boy go to waste brother. Do not let him end up losing his gift like your son did."

"I have no son Syrus I only have a grandson now," says Serpiente as he looks into Syrus's Onyx like eyes. "What if he doesn't accept my training?

"Train him then teach him all that you know for that week if the boy can not cast any spells after that it will be a lost cause." Says Syrus.

"All right I'll do it," says Serpiente with a sigh.

                        Donovan Mansion 7:30 a.m.

      Akira is sleeping soundly in one of the many guestrooms of the mansion. Until the sounds of fighting and the sounds of grunting can be heard through the walls. Akira tries to ignore it by turning over and putting the pillow over his head but the sounds still get through.

"Damn it!" says Akira as he pulls his head out of the pillow and gets out of the bed.

He is wearing no shirt and some blue pajama bottoms with a cross around his neck he walks over to the door and out into the hallway. He heads to the large double doors that are in the middle of the hallway, opens the doors, and goes inside.  Inside he sees Sean wearing black nylon pants and no shirt with his blond hair tied back into a ponytail attacking his little sister. May who is wearing blue nylon pants and a red shirt defending against her brother's attacks. Sitting there on the sidelines is Linda who is having some herbal tea and wearing similar attire to May.

"Hey!" yells Akira.

"Huh?" says May as she turns her head.

Sean sees his opportunity, grabs his sister by the arm, and tosses her over his shoulder and lands on the mat.

"That is set and match May Sean wins" says Linda as she sips her herbal tea.

"Hey! No fair Akira distracted me!" says May as she gets up.

"Never take your eyes off your opponent little sister," says Sean as he smiles.

"Hey sorry about that May" says Akira as he walks over to her.

"Never mind that," says May as she dusts herself off.

"All right you two training is over for now it's time for breakfast." Says Linda as she finishes her tea and raises from her seat.

" Yes, mother." Says Sean as he heads for the door.

The four of them head downstairs to the kitchen and enter the kitchen on the far right was a large gas stove all cleaned and ready to use. Along the right side was a sink complete with trash disposal unit and a dishwasher. On the right side was a knife holder with several knives put promptly in place which was placed on a marble countertop stretching to a metal refrigerator on the far end. In the center of the room sat another counter top oblong in shape it was clean and polished to shine by the locks at it this where the cook would prepare his meals. In the back of the room sat a beautiful table with Midnight blue tablecloth draped over the top. Around the edges of the table sat several china plates accompanied by sterling silverware. On each plate sat, a stack of blueberry pancakes a few strips of bacon and sausage. In the back of the room were two glass patio doors, which led to the Donovan's extravagant patio.

"Madre de Dios" exclaimed Akira as he walked bare-foot along the tiled floors of the kitchen.

"I guess your surprised Akira." Says John as he walked in from the Patio the sunlight shining on his beautiful skin.

"I am! How do you ever keep this place clean with well you know your secret." Says Akira.

"What secret?" says Linda as she looks at him.

"Well you know how yourself, May and Sean are werewolves." Says Akira as he sits down.

"Oh so you know our secret then" says Linda as she stares at Sean.

"I'm sorry Ma but I've known Akira for 10 years now I think it was the proper time to tell him" says Sean as he sits.

"But Brother how did you know that Akira would take it well he cold have easily expose you for what we are!" says May as she sits next to his brother.

"Now, Now, What's done is done Elisa and the rest of the Maza's has kept our secret I think the Sanchez's can do the same." Says John as he sits.

"Hmmmm I agree but how to tell them?" says Linda as she puts a finger to her chin.

"I'll handle it!" says Akira as he cuts into the stack of pancakes.

"Hmmm all right Akira I'll expect it you to take care of it" say Linda as she starts to eat.

"Well with that out of the way let's talk about something else so dad how does the lawyer game go?" says Sean.

"Well congratulate me I've finally got Robyn Canmore out of Jail." Says john with a smile.

" That's great Dad when will she be released?" says May.

"This afternoon." Says John as he drinks some milk.

"It is so terrible of what happened to her," says Linda as she eats.

"Ah but thanks to me she gets out earlier than expected" says John with a smile.

"Wow that's great news dad but you also know what else is great?" says Sean with a ever-growing smile.

"Oh how could I forget my little girl's 16th birthday is happening this week." Says Linda with a smile.

"Oh ma must you always make a big deal out of this!' sys May with a small blush in her cheeks.

"Now, Now, Sis it isn't everyday you have a Sweet 16" chuckled Sean.

"Yep, May is finally starting to grow up." Says Sean with a laugh Linda with a smile.

"Will you stop!" says May as she punches her brother in the arm.

After Breakfast the Akira and the rest of the Donovan's gathered around the Media room. The room was as large as the kitchen to the right of him was a couple of beautifully upholstered chairs, a love seat. Behind them was a large window, which has decorated with silk curtains. In the center of the room sat, a large clear glass table with several magazines sat promptly displaced with a large remote control on the side of the table. In the back was a large couch, which was large enough to fit five people. Sean sat down on the couch followed by Akira while John and Linda choose the love seat. May grabbed the remote from the table and sat down in-between the tea and pressed the button to the large home entertainment center. The Giant T.V soon came to life and the first image was shown was La Guardia Airport at the scene they saw a female reporter. She as reporting in a great find that was just brought in yesterday night. The Donovan's and Akira watched the report that is until Akira's Father came into view. His scraggly beard was cut off and his brown hair greased back he wore a brown suit, which was in bad taste.

"Hey Akira…isn't that your father?" said John as he arched a brow at the image.

"Yeah it is." Says Akira as he buried his face in his hands.

"Whoa, someone call the fashion police I think that we just found public enemy number one." Says May as he bursts out laughing.

Linda could not help but laugh herself as she stared at Akira's father who stood there in his suit. Akira's father wore a bright purple suit with lime green shirt and a polka dot tie and sneakers.

"He looks nice." Says Sean as he put a reassuring hand on his shoulder.

"Tell me more about the Ring of Contract?" says the female reporter.

" As far as history goes the history the ring of contract was used between rival Kings in medieval times after a major war. The kings will trade two objects. One king will give the other the dagger of Sealing."

" The dagger of Sealing?" asked the reporter

"Yes, the dagger of Sealing it is believed that these two items were shared by 2 royal families it was used to promote peace. Unfortunately this peace did not last it seems that someone stole the dagger of sealing. This caused a war between the families eventually destroying both sides." Says Jesus.

"How could 2 such items cause such a travesty?" says the reporter.

"It was that these two items held a greater significance to the two families then a mere peace treaty." Says Jesus.

"Any idea what?" said the reporter.

"None but probably we'll find out someday. But for now this item will be held in the National Museum of art for all to see." Says Jesus.

"Thank you Mr. Sanchez." Says the reporter.

"I can't believe that my father is in town I thought that he was on a dig?" says Akira.

"Looks like he found what he was looking for." Says John.

"Well Akira let's go and see him then" says Sean.

"Alright let's go," says Akira as he stands up.

"Speaking of going I should too." Says John as he gets up.

"Hey Sean can I come along also?" says May as she stands.

"Sure runt you can go." Says Sean with a smile.

Later on the day everyone is gathered around N.Y state penitentiary a bunch or reporters has gathered around the entrance to the jail. Each of them is clamoring about the news about Robyn Canmore's early release from prison. Among the sea of reporters stood a man with short black hair, his face has shown a slight bit of age but in the same way still handsome. On his muscular frame, he wore a black vest, with a red T-shirt, and blue jeans with sneakers. His name is Jason Canmore for the past 5 years he has struggled to recover from his injury he suffered under his now insane brother Jon Canmore. He know that the gargoyles were never his enemies but possible allies he wished he had known that before his joining in Jon's mad quest nearly cost him his ability to walk. He silently thanked the surgery and heavy rehabilitation he can now finally walk on his own two feet. "I wonder how my sister looks now I've haven't seen her since….

"Hey here they come!" says a reporter.

Jason is torn away from his thoughts as he looks as the gates open and his sister comes out her face like is has aged but still retains her beauty. Her Short blond hair hangs loosely over the dark blue suit Jacket that she wore with a matching blue shirt and skirt. Alongside her strode John Donovan wearing a solid brown suit with a brown tie and a beaming smile on his face. Jason Canmore just beamed at his sister as she walked down the steps. The flashes of photographers cameras flashed in their faces and reporters asking questions about her future. When she got to the bottom the first thing her blue eyes saw was Jason a smile crossed her features she then ran and hugged her standing brother.

"Mmmmmmmm, it's good to see you again Sis." Says Jason.

"But Jason, what about your legs?" says Robyn as she breaks from their embrace.

"Ah, I can walk now with out the help of a walker or a cane but that means I will never be able to run a marathon anytime soon." Joked Jason.

Robyn just smiled her blue eyes welling up with tears she then lays her head on his muscular chest as her tears wet his shirt. John Donovan just greeted Jason with a firm handshake and a smile.

"It's good to see you again sis." Says a familiar voice.

Both Robyn and Jason turned to face the voice. Jason's smile turned to a sneer as he stared at the figure. Robyn's tears of joy quickly turned into anger as she looked at the figure. There stood Jon Canmore with his blond hair blowing in the breeze slightly e wore dark blue suit with a brown vest on his face was a small smile. Next to him stood Margot Yale with her arm entwined around his. She wore a light-green sweater over her matching blouse and pants.

"What do you want?" says Jason.

"What I can't come and see Family?" says Jon as he walks towards them with Margot in stride.

"What Family? You abandoned us! " Yelled Robyn as she looked at the couple.

"I didn't abandon you or Jason." Says Jon.

"You never visited me in the hospital or never came and told me how Robyn's doing in prison. What have you been doing all of these years?" says Jason with a spite-filled voice.

"He had a business to run," says Margot.

"Listen Jon, ever since that fateful night you separated from our lives to you we were nothing but a bunch of useless grunts" says Robyn.

"But Robyn…?" says Jonas he advances towards here.

"Stuff it Jon! I want no part of you or our Family's Legacy," says Robyn as she backed away from him.

Jon tried to advance towards them but before he can reach them, he feels the hand of John on his chest.

"I wouldn't advice that if I was you?" says John.

"What are you doing? Get your frigging hand off me!" says Jon as he pushes away John.

"You can no longer come near them anymore Canmore as of today Miss Robyn and Jason Canmore filed a restraining order against you." Says John

"What the Hell! You mean I can't even come near my own brother and sister?" says Jon as h4ee turns his hateful eyes at him.

"That's right I got the paperwork right here I'm sure Miss Yale would love to look over it." Says John as he produces a manila envelope and hates it to her.

"Thank you." Says Margot with a sneer as she snatches it away from him.

"Well, now if you'll excuse us Mr. Canmore we have somewhere else to be." Says Jason as he walks away with a noticeable limp.

Robyn says nothing and passes by Jon and Margot not even bothering to stare at them quickly followed by John who just bids them good day and leaves them both.

"Do you think it's finally over between us?" asked Robyn as she walked along with Jason and John.

"I hope so sis I definitely hope so." Says John as he they walk away from Jon and Margot.

"But what we do now brother?" says Robyn as she looks at him with a worried expression. "We have no money and no Jobs beside who want to hire us?".

"Bloodstone Inc." Says John as he walked along with them.

"Bloodstone Inc.?" says Robyn as she looked at John.

"They are a new company that just opened up here a few months ago." Says John.

" I've heard of them, didn't their President and CEO Dask Bloodstone die in Safari in Africa?" says Jason.

"That is what is rumored. His wife Opal Bloodstone is running things at the present time." Says John.

"What does Bloodstone Inc want with us?" says Jason.

"Well…"started John.

Then as John started to speak a black limo pulled up in front of them. Then the driver side door opened and man wearing a Black suit and a chauffeur hat got out. His shoulder length brown hair was tied back into a ponytail and has a matching his goatee. He walked to the side, opened the door, and out stepped a beautiful woman. Her long black hair tied back and piercing Hazel eyes. She wore a short red jacket which barley covered her toned abs underneath was a black halter top. All this was accompanied by short red skirt, which caught a few knowing glances from Jason while John just turned his head the other way.

"Hello, I'm Opal Bloodstone." Says the woman as she extended a hand.

"I'm Jason and this is my sister Robyn." Says Jason as he kissed her hand.

"What do you want from us?" says Robyn coldly as she looked her up and down. 

"I'm here to offer you a job," says Opal as she returned the stare.

"That's great!" says Jason with a smile.

"Good." Says Opal with a smile she then glanced over at John for a second with a smile. "Maybe we should continue this talk elsewhere."

"Um, sure!" says Jason with a smile.

"Good take a step inside and we'll talk" says Opal as she got inside.

Jason got inside without being asked twice while Robyn didn't look too happy but reluctantly she bid John farewell and stepped inside. The Chauffeur closed the door, walked back to the driver's side, and tipped his hat at John. As the Chauffeur got inside the limo pulled off leaving John in its dusty trails.

      Meanwhile at the National Museum of modern art there are many people waiting for the unveiling of the Ring of Contract. Among those people is Dominique Destine she is wearing a Red suit with a white blouse accompanied by a red skirt and black high heels. She moves slowly throughout the crowd as she effortless makes her way the crowd. She finally makes her to the front of the line shoving a few more patrons aside with her elbow. Soon the people start to clap as Jesus and the Museum Curator arrives. As the people arrive Sean, Akira & May arrive on the scene and make their way to the middle of the crowd.

"Thank you for coming, all of you and no without the further ado we present you the ring of contract" says Jesus as he pulls the red cover off the glass case.

Displayed there under the glass case was a small golden ring covered in several images. The directions consisted of men and women dressed in ancient-looking garbs fighting. The images on the right had the image of a sun on their chests. While the other people there fighting against has a crescent moon insignia on theirs.

"Fascinating the ring of contract is here I haven't seen it for ages. Of course these pitiful humans just look upon as it some piece of jewelry but I know it's real purpose." thought Dominique Destine with a smirk on her face.

"That ring is beautiful but not as half s beautiful as you." Says a voice.   

"Huh!" says Dominique as she whirled around to the voice.

Standing right behind here is Vas Imagay dressed in a New York Mets Baseball Jersey and a wire mesh shirt underneath which revealed his god-like mucle tone Blue jeans and sneakers.

"Oh sorry to disturb you miss but I see you were staring at that ring pretty hard" says Vas with a smile.

"Well, the ring is so beautiful it almost takes my breath away?" says Dominique as she looked upon Vas trying desperately not to blush.

"Hey don't worry your man will buy you one heh if you was my girl I wouldn't hesitate to marry you." Says Vas.

Dominique's cheek flushed a bit as she stared at him "Get a hold of yourself you're a gargoyle warrior not some aw-struck hatchling." Thought Dominique to herself as she looked at him. But then again, she was never hit on before in such a strong way.

"Oh, where are my manners the names Vas, Vas Imagay." Says Vas.

"I'm Dominique Destine." Says Dominique as she holds out her hand.

Vas takes her hand slowly and kisses it " So you are the powerful, seductive and may I mention Dominique Destine I've heard so much about."

"You think I'm beautiful?" says Dominique.

"Girl, Hells yeah you easily beat the pants off any woman in here." says Vas.

Dominique just blushed and smiled at him "What am I doing? Why am I letting this guy hit on me with those lame lines." She thought and looked up into his storm cloud Grey eyes. "Then again he is kinda cute."

"Hey Miss Destine would you like to see more of the museum there are a lot of more things to see than this thing." Says Vas smoothing his Ice-Blue hair out of his face.

"Okay sure." Says Dominique with a smile.

"What am I doing?" she thought as she walked away with Vas.

Vas spent the rest of the with Dominique showing her around the museum and sharing intelligent debates on the differences between the High's and lows of the renaissance. They talked and walked way into the afternoon as they walked along Vas casually put his arm around her. If she were Demona, she would snap his arm in two and roundhouse him to the ground. But, she didn't she kinda felt intrigued by him all the things that he said and thew way he spoke showed that he was highly educated. She he even felt comfortable enough to inter-link her arm with his which made a smile come across his handsome features. She was having so much fun that she nearly forgot about the Ring of Contract and the time.

"Oh, shoot it's 4:30 already it seems that it's been forever." Says Vas.

"4:30? 4:30!" says Dominique as she broke away from Vas.

"What was it?" says Vas with concern.

"I gotta go." Says Dominique s she quickly walked to the exit.

Vas then walks up beside her " Did I, do something wrong?" says Vas.

"No it's nothing? I just got run I got another place to be." Says Dominique as she walks towards the sidewalk and her limo comes up.

"Really I'm sorry, can I call you?" says Vas.

"Dominique just stared at Vas the wind blowing through her fiery red hair. She then went into the pocket of her suit and produced a business card she quickly wrote something on the back and handed it to him. "This the direct line to my office my hours are from a.m6-5p.m."

"Ok, Cool I really enjoyed today, probably we could do it again sometime?" says Vas with a smile.

"Yes, let's do it again sometime?" says Dominique Destine as the she got in and the limo pulled off.

Dominique watches as Vas waved at her as the limo pulled off into the distance of the late afternoon sun.

"Where to Miss Destine?" says the chauffeur.

"Nightstone Enterprises" replied Demona as she looked out of the Limousine's window. 

Back inside the Museum Akira runs up to his father and hugs him in a strong Embrace as Sean and May show up.

"Hello Mr. Sanchez" says May cheerily.

"Hello, May long time no see how are the folks." Says Jesus.

"There fine!" says May.

"Dad, what are you doing here anyway I thought you were gonna be in Arizona for a fem more weeks." Says Akira.

"Well I did leave a few weeks after you and Sean left got another call by the company to start another dig in Japan." Says Jesus.

"Wait a minuet, Sean what were you doing in Arizona?" says May as she turns to face him.

"Oh didn't Sean tell you?" says Jesus.

"Tell me what Sean?" says May as she narrows her eyes.

" Um, I was goona tell you but…." Says Sean as he fumbles for words.

"He would ruin your surprise for your Sweet 16" says Akira.

"Oh really? So Sean what is my present?" says May.

"If I told you then it wouldn't be a surprise," says Sean.

"Anyway Dad, it's great to see you again you know probably after the Museum is closed we can go and grab some dinner." Says Akira.

"Sure that would be nice." Says Jesus.

"Alright!" says Akira.

"By the way, where is your mother?"

"She is out in Japan helping a client get a food service together." Says Akira.

"Oh, well then let's go and spend some time together eh?" says Jesus as he puts his arm around his sons neck.

"Hey why don't you have dinner at our house." Says May.

"That would be excellent." Says Jesus as they leave the museum.

Meanwhile at Bloodstone Enterprise Opal Bloodstone is sitting at her desk with both Robyn and Jason Canmore standing in front of it. Deacon is standing at the Opal's side with a stone look on his face his dark green eyes seemingly burning a hole through both of them.

"So, Robyn what do you think of our offer?" says Opal with a smile on her face.

"I dunno know being your personal assistant?" says Robyn as she places her hand on her chin.

" It's a great offer you know being a assistant to Ms. Bloodstone is an honor plus the pay is good and you will be provided room and board for you and your brother." Says Deacon with a smile.

" Couldn't I think on this?" says Robyn.

"Sure, sure take all the time you need Robyn we here at Bloodstone Inc. don't like to push our potential employees into a job" says Opal.

"Alright, then I'll consider you're offer Ms. Bloodstone," says Robyn.

"Good, good until you do we already have a nice penthouse suite awaiting you across town until you make up your mind" says Opal.

"Penthouse suite?" says Jason as he raises a brow at Opal.

"Yes if you wish one of my associates can show it to you." Says Opal as he pushes a button on her intercom. "Um, Sally dear could you please request that Joshua comes up here please."

"Yes, Ms. Bloodstone" answered the sectary's voice buzzed back.

A few minuets later Joshua comes in and stands at attention in front of them.

"You rang Ms. Bloodstone?" says Joshua

"Joshua, could you please show The 2 Canmore's their living compounds?" says Opal.

"Hey, Weren't you our limo driver?" says Jason as he stared at him.

"Um, My Chauffeur was sick today so Mr. Stone, who is part of Bloodstone's Security team filled in," says Opal.

"Oh?" says Jason.

"Shall we go?" says Joshua as he opened the door for both of them.

"See you soon." Says Opal cheerfully as the two Canmores left the office. Joshua bowing and following them out.

Deacon then watches them leave and he looks at his new employer with a concerned look "Should we have really hired her?"

"Oh, Deacon you worry too much." Says Opal as she looks at him.

"I know that but, do you think it's wise hiring them fully aware that you are a supporter of their insane brother?" says Deacon.

"Please, Deacon like they would care? If you looked at her brother's medical records getting back to the way he is now cost them a pretty penny. Do you thing his sister would turn down a 6-figure salary Job just because we support the Quarrymen." Says Opal.

"No, I guess not." Says Deacon as he puts a hand to his chin.

"Besides who else would give them a job knowing who they are related too." Smirked Opal.

"Yeah, but its not like we are running a honest business you know if they find out about our activities…," says Deacon leaving his sentence unfinished.

"They will be dealt with like all others who found out about our secret." Says Opal as she rises out of her seat and opened the curtains revealing a large plate glass window over-looking the darkening skyline of Manhattan.

"And what about their brother?" says Deacon arching his brow.

"We'll come to the bridge when we cross it," says Opal as she watches the two Canmores being ushered into limo and it drives away.

As Dominique's limo drove along the streets back to Nightstone Unlimited the late afternoon shining through the tinted windows of her window. Dominique smiled as she thought of the time Vas and her spent in that museum with a smile on her face. She has been alone for so long over centuries of life it was true that she had many lovers in her past but she could never trust them fully. Since a few of them turned them over to the Hunters but she has always managed to escape them. But, that just made her heart bitter with hatred for mankind. "Nothing but a bunch of lying filthy mortals" she thought as the late afternoon sun hit her beautiful features through the glass window. However, when she was with Vas she felt something there was something about him besides his lame pick-up lines. There was something in those storm-cloud gray eyes of his that she couldn't predict. "Oh give it up Dominique you know what is going to happen. Besides they are better things to concentrate like the Ring of Contract." Thought as Dominique as her limo pulled into the parking lot of Nightstone Enterprises. The Chauffeur then got out and opened up her door and Dominique stepped out she then got in the elevator and rode up to the top floor. She stepped off and walked inside her office where some forgotten paperwork. Thirty minuets later her intercom buzzed and the voice of her sectary Tracy was heard.

"Ms. Destine I'm going home now do you need anything else?" says Tracy.

"No, Tracy that will be all for today." Replied Dominique through the intercom.

"Alright, well good night Ms. Destine" says Tracy.

"Night." Replied Dominique as she released the button on the intercom.

Dominique then walked up to her door and locked it and quickly strode over to her desk and pressed a button underneath. A loud click is heard and the door slides open revealing a hidden apartment with in the building. Dominique stepped inside and looked around the room is tastefully decorated. On the far left was a one-way glass mirror, which the darkening skyline was seen through. On the Right side was line of books all of them telling about different type of Magic and such. In the center of the room sat a couch which, lay upon a Persian rug. In front of the couch was a glass coffee table and large screen TV. In the back of the room sat, a kitchen/dining area with the refrigerator always stocked full of food.

"Ah home sweet home." Sighed Dominique as she kicked off her high-hells and let her toes feel the touch of rug between her feet. Dominique then strode over to the window and looked at it as the sun set slowly as the last of the rays disappeared from sight. Soon she clutched her stomach as she doubled over in pain letting out a inhuman roar as her beautiful peach skin turned blue. Wings and a tail quickly ripped through her garments as she howled. In manner of minuets, Dominique Destine was no more but only Demona stood her former garments barley clinging to her sensuous form. Demona then strode over to the Bedroom and removed what was ever left of her garments and slipped into her halter-top and loincloth. "By now the Museum should be closed by now," thought Demona as she admired herself in a full-length mirror. "I think it might be time to claim what my prize" says Demona as she walked out of the room with a smile.

Meanwhile at the Eyrie, building the Gargoyles as just started to wake up their roars filling the skies as stone skin flew everywhere. Standing there watching was Elisa, Sean, Judgement and Eternity. Goliath climbed and spotted his love and mate Elisa, as she stood there with her hands thrusted into the pockets of her Red Jacket. Goliath just smiled and embraced his love as a smile passed most of the gargoyles lips. Celine just walked up and kissed her children on their brows and pressed a long kiss to Sean' lips.

"How are you my love?" says Celine with a smile as they broke their kiss.

"I'm fine." Says Sean.

"Hey, where's Akira?" says Zero as he looked around.

"His father invited him to a dinner just for the 2 of them" says Sean.

"Oh, all right," says Lex as he walks inside as the rest of the clan followed.

"Hey Goliath?" says Elisa as she stares into his dark eyes with hers.

"Yes, my love?"  Says Goliath returning her gaze.

"Since it's so quiet in the city tonight probably we should spend some us time?" says Elisa with a Mischievous smirk.

"Oh, well I don't know what about the clan…"started Goliath.

"The clan can take care of themselves for one night" says Celine as she strode up with Sean holding hands.

"C'mon Goliath even the toughest of leaders need relax sometime," added Sean as he kissed his love's cheek softly.

"Well…" says Goliath as he let out s small sigh.

"C'mon Goliath for me?" says Elisa as she smiled up at him again.

"Alright, tell the rest the clan that there is no patrol tonight and they can do anything they want but some of them must stay here and guard." Says Goliath.

"Cool I'll let them know?" says Sean as he heads back in side.

Sean, heads inside the castle after a few feet he sees Hudson and Blackwing walking a long and talking as they head off to the meal that awaits them. Sean quickly walks up to them and informs them about Goliath's order. Hudson just nods, Sean just smiles and heads back outside.

      After the meal, the Trio is buzzing around Angela again arguing and fighting with each other as usual.

"Hey Angie you wanna go out with me tonight? They're showing Final Destination at the movies." Says Brooklyn.

"Oh get a life Brooklyn Angie's coming with me. There's a new restaurant opening in Little Italy." Says Broadway.

"Uh-uh Angie is coming with me to see that new play in Central Park." Says Lexington.

"Oh why would she want to see some stupid play!" says Brooklyn as he shoves Lexington.

"Oh yeah well she doesn't want to see your stupid movie." Says Lexington as he returns the shove.

"Forget it the both of you she doesn't want to see either of those things. She rather come with me and enjoying the finer things in life." Says Broadway.

"What like watching you eat?" snapped Brooklyn.

The trio's arguing got louder and louder. It wasn't long until Hudson walked up followed by Blackwing.

"Stop the arguing all three of ye!" said Hudson.

"But he started it!" said the trio as they point accusing figures at each other.

"I don't care who starts what your rookery brothers act like It.," yells Blackwing.

Everybody stared at Blackwing except for Hudson.

"That's what I heard Goliath say to you guys a few nights ago." Says Blackwing with a smirk.

"Now apologize to the lass." Says Hudson as he crosses his arms.

"Sorry Angela." Said the Trio they slowly walked off past the menacing eye of Hudson as they passed by him like scolded children who was being sent to their rooms their tails dragging behind them.

"Ye okay lass?" says Hudson.

"Yes thank you." Says Angela.

"Are they always like this?" says Blackwing.

"Yes they are." Says Angela.

" Hmmmm….I see but why don't you just pick one to be with." Says Blackwing.

"It's not that easy they're all nice in there own sort of way but there's always fighting over me like I'm the only female in existence. Besides I promised Singe that I would spend some time with him tonight" said Angela with a smirk.

" Oh so I see well what are you two going to do tonight I hope it's not reading it's too beautiful night to be stuck in the library." Says Blackwing.

"I don't know he said it's a surprise." Says Angela as she walks away to find Singe.

"Aye…hatchlings" says Hudson as he walks off with Blackwing towards the TV room.

"How do you keep them in line." Says Blackwing as he walks along.

" There good really they are but when it comes to Angela there can be very restless" says Hudson.

Blackwing nods in response as he they walk into the TV room Hudson sat in his good old Reclining chair as Bronx runs up with his controller in his mouth. "Yeacch, you got your slobber all over it" says Hudson as he takes the controller from Bronx's mouth.

Blackwing just chuckles as Bronx runs up to him "How ya doing boy!". 

Hudson sits there and flips to a old western that just came on

"Aye you can keep ye your fancy explosions and your scantily clad lasses with more bust then brains. Give me a good gunfight and I'm happy" says Hudson.

"I hear ya." Says Blackwing as he scratches Bronx between the ears as he sits watches the T.V with Hudson.  

      Elsewhere Eternity walks into the library where Judgement is taking a few books off the shelves and putting them into a Blue Duffel bag.

"Brother, what are you up to?" says Eternity as she walked up to him her Ivory White wings caped around her shoulders.

"I was thinking about the Mutates dear sister." Says Judgement as he puts another book into the bag.

"What about them?" says Eternity as she took one of the books from the bag and stared.

"Well, I was thinking about the clones you know and there, limited intelligence, and I thought to myself: "What if I helped them learn? Says Judgement as he places another book in.

"I say that you are fighting for a lost cause." Says Eternity.

"It maybe but then again maybe not" says Judgement as he zips up the bag and slings it over his shoulder.

"Good luck Bro." Says Eternity with a smirk.

Judgement just smiles and heads out of the library with his sister following him as he walks out onto the ramparts of the castle he then lets out his huge Dark Grey wings.

"See you at sunrise sis" says Judgement with a smile as he leaps off and glides off into the night.

  In the upper recess of the castle Singe is overlooking the night with his Leathery like Grayish wings spread out and his Fiery orange hair blowing slightly in the cool night air. Angela came up along to him and took his large hand softly singe just turns and looks at her with a smile on his face.

"Hey how are you doing?" says Angela.

"I'm fine." Says Singe as he looked into her eyes.

"So what do you wanna do?" says Angela returning his gaze.

"How about a nice glide into Central Park?" says Singe with a smile.

"I would like that." Says Angela with a smile.

"Then let's go then" says Singe as he takes her hand and glide off the ramparts into the night hand in hand.

Meanwhile Eternity is walking along the halls of the castle exploring the area she is still amazed at the size of the castle when she sees the trio heading for the courtyard.

"Hey guys!" says Eternity as she ran up to them.

"Hey Eternity." Says the Trio as they passed her.

" You got disciplined again didn't you?" says Eternity.

"Yeah we did." Says Brooklyn.

"I don't understand why you still fight over Angela I mean she is not the only female gargoyle in this castle." Says Eternity. T

The trio looks up at her with renewed vigor and they just stare at her and smile. "Hey Eternity would yo-" says Brooklyn before he is stopped by the others and they start to argue again.

"Hey, Hey, Hey, hold on you three I would like to date all of you since my brother went out on his own. But tonight I chose who I want to go out with." Says Eternity with a smile.

The trio then lines up like soldiers who are waiting inspection by their commanding officer. Eternity looks them all over as she walks by them expecting them closely as a customer would before buying a used car from a seedy dealer.

"Hmmmmmm, I choose…Broadway." says Eternity. 

Broadway blushes at Eternity and smiles he steps forward while the Brooklyn and Lexington continue to walk away.

"So big guy. What are we going to do tonight?" says Eternity.

Brooklyn, and Lex walk along the hallways until they come along Hudson and Blackwing who are watching the TV Brooklyn and Lex sit down next to Blackwing.

"What's wrong?" says Blackwing as he turns from the TV

"We got nothing to do tonight!" says Lexington with a groan.

"There is always something you can do in here?" says Hudson as he temporarily takes his good eye off the TV and looks at the two of them.

"Like what?" says Brooklyn with defeated tone.

"Well, Zero is cleaning up tonight's meal why don't you help him." Says Blackwing.

"I dunno." Says Lex as he arches a brow ridge at the Jet-Black Gargoyle.

"It's either that or walk Bronx for the next month and a half" says Hudson as he returns his gaze towards the TV

"All right we'll help," says Brooklyn as he gets up and heads off to help Zero.

Lexington just sighs and follows his rookery brother back to the eating area grumbling as he walks.

Out in the city Elisa is in the arms of her Goliath as he glides through the skies with the greatest of ease she snuggled up close to him and listened to his heartbeat. Goliath smiled down at her and pulled her a little bit closer to her. Goliath then continued to glide through the skies holding Elisa close to him but he looked around to see if Celine was behind him but she wasn't and no sight of Sean either. He decided to land on top of building and wait for them he then set Elisa down as gently as a feather.

"Why are we stopping here Goliath?" says Elisa.

"I seemed to have lost sight of Celine and Sean." Says Goliath as he looks towards the skies.

"Beautiful night ain't it?" says Elisa as she stands next to him with her hands in her jacket.

"Yes it is very beautiful. But not as beautiful as you dear Elisa." Says Goliath with a smirk.

" Thank you." Says Elisa as she gets a little closer to him.

"I hope nothing happened to them back there.," says Goliath.

"Don't worry. They are able warriors they can take care of themselves." Says Elisa as she gets closer.

"Yes I guess your right." Says Goliath as he turns to face her.

Elisa then walks up to Goliath and tries as best, as she can to wrap her arms around her winged protector's neck. Goliath then wraps his wings around her pulling her close to him. Elisa than never felt safer then when she was in Goliath's arms she then looked up him and smiled as she stared into Goliath's dark eyes. She knows that he would never leave her or try to hurt her he would always be there for her and if he had to he would die for her. She kissed his lips sweetly then again their mouths meeting several times repeatedly. She stopped and smiled at him again.

"Goliath…" started Elisa.

"What is it my love."

"Do you ever think society will ever accept the thought of Gargoyle and human being together again?"

"Well I guess they will it will take some time before us gargoyles can walk freely amongst humans again with no fear."

"No I didn't mean that exactly I meant as lovers."

"Oh I see well I don't really know about that. But then again I do not care about that."

"What do you mean?"

 " What I mean is that I do not care what society thinks about us. The only thing I care about is that I am in love with one Elisa Maza."

Elisa then blushed at what Goliath said, and kisses him. "And I love a gargoyle named Goliath." Says Elisa as they stare into each other's eyes.

Meanwhile in Central Park Celine has landed while carrying Sean who slides out of her arms and onto the ground.

"Well that was certainly different." Says Sean with a smile.

"Hey I told you I was strong." Says Celine.

"Heh there's denying that."

"Why, did we come here Sean.?".

"Well I did it because hadn't spent some time alone since Arizona."

"I agree it has been a long time.".

"Well come on then." Says Sean as he takes her by the wrist and leads her deeper into Central Park.

"Where are we going?".

"You'll see.".

Sean leads her to tree that sits right in the middle of Central Park he let's goes of her wrist and goes behind the tree.

"What are you doing now?" says Celine who crosses her arms.

Sean comes out with a red and white checkered patterned blanket he then unfurls it and lays it out neatly on the grass. He then runs back behind the tree and comes back with wicker basket with a cloth carrying the top.

" Celine my dear I've been thinking over the past few weeks how I wanted to spend my time with you. Until today when t finally hit me a romantic picnic for two." Says Sean.

As he sets the basket down, and removes the cloth. Celine's eyes looked inside the basket. She marveled at all the different types of berries and fruit's everything from Apples to Tangerines.

"So what do you think of our little feast?".

"I love you Sean." Says Celine as she kissed him on the lips and wrapping her tail around his slim waist.

"Now, my love let's enjoy this remarkable meal.".

They both eat the fruit eagerly never taking their eyes off each other Sean watched her as she bit into plum and some of the juices ran down her neck slowly. Sean then leaned forward and slowly sucked the sweet juice off her neck, which made her giggle. Sean then pulled back and smiled at her then she suckled some of the juices from his neck and it was his turn to laugh. When they finished their meal, they snuggled up against the base of the tree kissing each other.

" Mmmmm that was some fruit." Says Celine before kissing him again.

"Oh yeah most definitely."As he returned her sweet kiss and laid his head against the tree looking at the star filled sky.

"Sean?" Says Celine as she looks up at him."

"Hmmmmm…." Says Sean as he looks down at her. 

".Do, you think we will be together for ever?".

"Well what do you mean by that love?".

"Well I am a gargoyle and you are a human I mean what if some " Celine just stops and dares not to finish her sentence. ..." Listen Celine we were meant to be together I mean if we weren't you wouldn't be in my arms right now.".

"But I think that the road that you, me, Elisa, and Goliath are walking down will not be easy."

"Heh tell me about it but that's life Celine now many what road one walks down they will be hard times and good times. The best thing that we can do is to brave it as best as we can and hope the ups out number the downs. But then again as long as I have my love by my side I can face anything." Says Sean as he lifts her hand and kisses it sweetly. Celine than kisses him back and they continued to look into the starry night sky.

Meanwhile at the Museum of National Art A shadow silently slip in s in through out an open window in the museum. The figure stealthy and silently moves throughout the halls of paintings and sculptures to the security room. The figure then shuts down the cameras security. The Night watchman patrols the halls with his flashlight and gun at his side. The figure edges against the wall as soon the night watchman turns the corner a pinkish dust is blown into his face. The Night watchman loses conciseness and collapses to the ground the figure then drags the unconsciousness man to the security room. The figure then shuts off the recording button for the cameras. The Figure then just sits back in the chair and waits the eyes affixed on the Camera surrounding The Ring of Contract. Outside of the Museum Demona glides and lands on top of the museum her crimson eyes glowing in the darkness. She, then opens up a window and slips in she moves around quickly softly cursing herself for not trying to learn the museum better. She also noticed that the Night watchman hasn't come around in the last few minuets. Yet she lets the thought pass through her mind as she hefted the laser riffle she strapped to her back. After a few more minuets of searching, she finds the Ring of Contract in its glass case. She then reaches into her pouch and grabs a small clan and sprays the area of the area of the Ring of Contract. But, no laser beams appeared in front of the area. "Odd hardly no security for this thing" thought Demona as she walked forward until a shot rang out barley missing her toes. She gasped and turned in the direction where the shot comes from.

"I'd know ye come here," says a familiar voice.

"Who's there?" says Demona as her eye glow crimson

Slowly the figure stepped out of the Shadows he was wearing a black trenchcoat black pants, boots leather gloves and Kevlar body armor. As he walked into the light of the dimly lit room, she could see the silver beard and steely-blue eyes. In his hand was a strange weapon, which hummed with an electric glow as he advanced slowly.

"Mac Beth" hissed Demona.

"Aye, its good to see ye Demona as soon ass heard that the Ring of Contract was found I know you weren't far behind." Says Mac Beth as he smiled.

" So what are you going to do Mac Beth stop me?" says Demona with a sneer.

"No, I am" says another voice.

Both Demona and Mac Beth looked towards the voice that spoke. Standing their leaning against the wall was a man wearing black baggy ninja pants and a wire- mesh shirt which showed off his muscular physique. He wore a black mask covering his face Ice-Blue hair tied into a ponytail. On his wrists, were gloves that had a crescent moon imprinted on them one of them was alight with icy blue flame.

"Who are yes?" says Mac Beth as he pointed his weapon at the figure.

"My name is not important" says the man with a cold tone.

"Oh so why are you here?" says Demona.

"I'm here to stop the ring form leaving this Museum and I suggest that you 2 do the same and forgot about the ring?" says the man as he leans off the wall and advances.

Demona then pointed the laser rifle straight at the "Make me you Ba---Ahhhh!" says Demona as a Icy blast shoots from the man's hand freezing her rifle and her right arm.

"Ahhhhh" screamed Mac Beth as he clutched his arm and dropped his weapon. The man moves at lighting fast speed and appears right in front of Demona and hits her with uppercut which makes the Gargess and Mac Beth 360 and hit the floor.

Mac Beth then gets up and draws a laser pistol and aims it "Ach, eat laser you b--". Mac Beth's words are cut short as the man's fist easily breaks through his body armor and into his stomach doubling him over.

"Please don't make this harder on yourself" says The man as he back fists the advancing Demona sending them both down to the ground.

"Who are you?" says Demona as blood comes from her split lip.

"Trust me Gargoyle you will not know my name but you will definitely fear me," says the man as he roundhouses her to the floor.

"Demona, we are goona have to fight him together he's too powerful one on one" shouted Mac Beth.

"I agree for at least this one time let us work together" snarled Demona as she stood.

"So be it!" said the man as his eyes glowed a Crimson Red.

 s

In the labyrinth, Judgement walked along the halls with Talon and his Mate Maggie walking with him.

"Are you sure you want to do this Judgement" says Talon as they walked amongst the homeless people.

"I think that they can be taught how to be intelligent," says Judgement as he stares at him as his brown hair hung over his eyes.

" We have tried to teach them before but none of it seems to stick they just sit around and watch T.V all day or patrol with us." Says Maggie.

"Well I have my ways with teaching I helped guardian Tom teach some of the other hatchlings how to read and write." Says Judgement as he flicked the brown hair out of his face with a clawed hand.

"Well alright Teacher I hope you are ready to teach it's going to be a long night for you." Said Talon as he opened one of the many doors in the Labyrinth.

There in front of them were the clones all gathered up on the couch except for Delilah who was sitting in another chair her legs crossed. Soon the T.V went off with a click the clones all groaned and looked at Judgement who held a remote in hand.

"Hey, why you do that?" said the beaked clone.

"Yeah we watch now." Replied the smaller clone.

"Listen I came here to help you guys out. I want to help you increase your intelligence." Says Judgement as he sets down the duffel bag.

"We need no help" says Delilah as she rises from her seat.

"Really, well you know what?" says Judgment as he strolls over to the T.V and silent unplugs it with his tail and throws the remote back to the black bearded Gargoyle. "You can go a head and watch T.V" says Judgement.

"Hey, what wrong with T.V?" says the portly Gargoyle as the bearded one clicked at it.

"T.V works when I say the T.V works." Says Judgement with a smirk.

"Well make T.V work!" says the smaller Gargoyle as he looks at him.

"Listen, I'll make T.V work for you if you will work for me." Says Judgement with a smirk.

"Ok, what we do?" says Delilah.

Judgement just reached into his bag grabbed a lightly colored book and tossed it to them. The Beaked Gargoyle caught the book and stared at it.

"Dr. Doo little?" says the beaked one.

"What you want us do?" says Delilah as an another book is tossed at her.

"Read." Replied judgement as he took off the light colored Jacket he wore and threw it on a empty spot on the couch.

      Meanwhile back at the Museum Demona is thrown up against the wall as Mac Beth feels the pain in his back as he falls to the floor. The young man just looked upon them with his eyes blazing purple.

"Please just leave and forget about the ring and I promise no more pain will come to you" says the man as he looked at Mac Beth. "Or…" the man looked at Demona as she struggled to get up his eyes turned from purple to a light blue. "you.".

"I don't want the ring I was trying to stop her from getting it!" says Mac Beth.

"Really?" says the man as he looks at Demona.

"Aye, she will not give up until she gets what she wants" says Mac Beth as he stands up.

"Please Gargoyle, you do not want this ring it will bring then bad luck just like the families who possessed it" says the man as he looked at her.

"I will have what ever I want whatever you are?" says Demona as she stands.

"Unfortunately not tonight or any night Gargoyle unless you like have your ass beaten by Me." says the man as struck a another fighting stance.

"I'm not leaving without that ring!" says Demona as she snarls.

"Heh if your willing to deal with the cops" says the man who folded his arms.

"Huh?" says Mac Beth as he arches a brow as red and blue lights hits his eye.

"The police! But how?" says Demona as she snarled.

"Why did you think that getting his this far into the museum would be so easy no night watch men no security." Says the man.

"You set me up?" growled Demona.

"Hmmm if I were you 2 I suggests that you both beat feet before the cops swarm all over this place." Says the man.

"This is not over ye!" snarled Demona as she still felt the numbness in her hand from the icy blast the man has given her.

"Oh do you think that the police would let you have a second crack at this artifact?" says the Man.

Demona just snarled at the man as she ran off and made her escape through the open window. The Man just watched as she left he then calmly walked to the glass case holding the ring and placed a hand on the glass and muttered a spell. The glass glowed faintly in a blue aura.

"Hey you!" yelled a police officer.

"The man just looked back and took off and ran down that hall as the sounds of other officers and the sound of foot steps were right behind him. He ran down the hallway and turned the corner as soon as the cops turned the corner they saw the man with his back to the wall.

"Freeze!" yells one of the officers as they turned the corner.

"Not a bad idea officers!" says the man as he spun like a top and disappeared in flash of icy-blue light, which blinded them. As soon as the light faded they where was nothing there but some ice shavings on the grounds.

"Where did he go?" says the officer as he scratched his head.

      Meanwhile high above the city Angela and Singe glided hand in hand over the illuminated buildings of Manhattan. Angela just smiled at Singe and he just smiled back as they caught another updraft and went higher.

"So where are we headed anyway?" says Angela with a smile.

"You'll see." Says Singe with a small chuckle.

The two of them glided some more and soon Singe motioned her to land on top of a building. She landed first with Singe close behind.

"What are we doing here?" says Angela as she caped her wings over her slender shoulders."

Singe caped his wings and walked slowly to the edge of the building and pointed at the horizon. Angela walked over to the Drag-n-Gargoyles side and looked. They were over-looking the city but of course, she has seen Manhattan from above during her many glides on patrol. She never really took the time to sit back and admired the city from a distance and height the city seemed to actually glow with warmness as she looked out over the multicolored lights.

"It's beautiful." Says Angela breathlessly as she stared at the lights.

"Yes it is I discovered this place while patrolling a few nights ago and these I liked the view so much I spend most of my time here when I'm not out in the library." Says Singe.

"The city looks so much different with out us to protect it," says Angela as she looks on.

"Yes, no robots no quarrymen nobody threading to harm us." Says Singe.

"It's almost like paradise." Says Angela as she turned to look at Singe.

"What do you mean it's almost paradise?" says Singe as he turns to face her.

"Well it's not absolute paradise unless you have someone you care for."

"I see." Says Singe as he returns his gaze upon the city.

"Singe, I've really hadn't gotten the chance to know you that much but I wish to know something about you?"

"Shoot!" says Singe as he returns his gaze upon her.

"Well, on my world tour with Elisa, Goliath and Bronx I saw many strange and interesting things and Gargoyles. But, I've never really seen any Gargoyles such as you. I haven't seen all the clans in this world but it makes me wonder if there's any more gargoyles that look like you of your kind out there?"

"I wish I knew the answer to that question."

"What do you mean? Did you have a mother a father or a clan?" says Angela as she took Singe's hand.

"I don't know from what Guardian Tom told me they found my egg in the castle by the Magus and I hatched along with the rest of you. But when I was born I was mainly shunned by the others of the clan."

"That's horrible why would they shun one of their own?" says Angela.

"Because I hardly looked like them because of my features and my ability to breathe flame. Some shunned me because of this fact while others did not want a thing to me. As I grew those that did not shun me became afraid of me.  By the time, I turned 20, I towered over all the gargoyles and was as large as a tank. My wings were also very large along with my tail and like my childhood the little friends I had shunned me leaving me alone. I grow lonely and bitter cursing myself for this cruel joke fate has played on me. I left Avalon and went on one of the other Islands to be alone that is until Celine and the rest of my clan found me and I made all new friends. When Celine decided to leave I was eager to go with them so I could protect my friends and help. But then I came here to Manhattan and I found new friends that cares about me."

Says Singe as he looks into Angela's eyes.

"Singe." Angela said staring at him with her eyes tearing up.

"No, Angela please do not cry." Says Singe as he holds her close.

"Singe I'm so sorry that you were treated so horribly." Says Angela.

"It's all right Angela I've gotten over it." Says Singe as he tipped her chin up with a gray talon. "Besides I think I've found someone else that really cares about me." Says Singe with a smile.

Angela just returned his smile and clinged to him as Singe wrapped his large leathery wigs around her slowly as they hugged with the moon gleaming in the Background.

      A few hours later the gargoyles gathered again on the parapets of the castle with Goliath as they waited for the rest of their clan to come back.

"Where are they?" says Zero as he looked at the horizon.

"I, dunno." Says Blackwing with a shrug.

"You, don't think something has happened to them?" says Brooklyn.

"Aye, I hope not." Says Hudson as he rests his hand on his sword hilt with a taloned hand.

"Hmmm, probably I should go out looking for them." Says Goliath.

"Hey, look here they come now!" says Zero as he pointed at the horizon.

Judgement glided along on his large Grey wings with his dark red gym bag slung around his neck. He then landed with a heavy thud and a small smile on his face.

"Hey, Judge! Did everything go well with the mutates?" asked Zero.

"Yeah, It was kind of hard to get them to read for the first few hours since most of them was trying to get the T.V to work. But, after a little convincing they soon got my point." Says Judgement as he leaps off the ramparts to the ground.

"Well, it's good to see ye are sad lad. By the way you didn't happen to see the others have ye?" says Hudson.

Judgement just shakes head "No, not yet."

"Hey, here comes Eternity and Broadway." Says Lexington.

All of them watched as Broadway and Eternity glided in holding hands. The two landed with a thud and they noticed that Eternity held a small plastic bag in one hand.

"Hell, sis I can see your date went well?" says Judgement with a smile.

"It was excellent my brother all the food there was literally amazing." Says Eternity.

"Yeah, we also brought something back for you guys." Added Broadway as he released Eternity's hand.

"Aye, 'tis good to see ye had a good time." says Hudson with a smile.

"Oh, yeah Broadway was the perfect gentleman." Says Eternity as she stared at Broadway.

"Awwww…" says Broadway as he blushed.

Zero just raised a brow ridge at the two and returned his view to the horizon as the sun slowly started to rise. Then Celine glides in with Sean in her arms. Celine lands and puts Sean down on the ground both of them have beaming smiles on their faces.

"Looks like y'all had a good time." Says Brooklyn.

"Yep, we did!" says Sean as she hopped to the ground.

"Where's Elisa?" says Celine as Sean helps her down.

"She had to work the next morning so we had to cut our time short." Says Goliath.

"Well, now that everyone is here let's get ready." Says Blackwing as he climbed to the top of a rampart and struck a pose.

"Wait a minuet where's singe and Angela?" says Goliath.

"Here they come now." Says Judgement as Singe glided in with Angela.

"Sorry were late." Says Singe as he landed with Angela.

"Better be late than never." Says Zero.

The rest of the gargoyles got into their position and struck their poses as the sun completely rose and froze them into place.

      That same morning in a apartment complex Robyn Canmore sat up and stretched in the king sized bed she slept in. She rubbed the sleep out of her eyes and looked around the room. She slowly slid out of bed and enjoyed the feeling of a Persian rug between her feet. After a quick shower and slipping into a white tank top and denim jean, she headed for the kitchen.  Like the bedroom, it was well furnished and equipped with the latest in cooking technology. At the six burners stove was her brother who was cooking breakfast.

"Oh, hello sis!" says Jason as he looked over his shoulder.

"Hello Brother" says Robyn as she pressed her lips to the side of his face and sat down at the table. "So, what you're cooking?"

"Belgian Waffles just like old times." Says Jason.

There was a small knock at the door.

"I'll get it." Says Robyn as she opened the door.

Standing there was Margot Yale standing there wearing a brown suit jacket with a skirt and matching pumps.

"Well, Well so the mends his dog to find us." Says Robyn coldly.

"I have notice to match with you or your brother. We just have to talk." Says Margot.

Robyn sighs "Come in."

"Thank you." Says Margot as she walks in.

"What's she doing here?" says Jason as he puts two plates down on the table.

"Chill bro, I invited her in. She just wants to talk." Says Robyn.

"Why did you do what you did to your brother yesterday?" says Margot.

"He deserved it." Says Jason as he sat on the couch.

"Because he deserved it? He deserved it! Your brother--" started Margot.

"Our, brother abandoned us 7yrs ago. Why should we show him any respect?" interrupted Robyn.

"But, he is trying to reconcile with you" pleaded Margot.

"Let me ask you something Margot, how would you feel if Jon left you to be paralyzed for 3 years. Not being there by your side through 4 years of agonizing rehabilitation therapy." Says Jason.

"Or being locked away from those that you loved not having anyone visit you." Says Robyn.

"How would that make you feel?" says Robyn.

Margot quieted down for a second "But, Jon wants you back in his life. He wants to be a family again."

"You mean going around and hunting gargoyles? No, thank you." Says Jason.

"But, your family?" says Margot.

"There IS no family! It's only myself and Jason." Says Robyn.

"Fine then! If you 2 want to be so oblivious to the gargoyle menace then so be it!" says Margot as she rises from her seat.

"The only menace in this city is Jon and his followers!" yelled Jason.

Margot just growled and muttered something underneath her breath as she opened and closed the door behind her. As she started down the hallway to the elevator two large eyes appeared in the wall and watched her enter the elevator.  As the elevator went down a large chameleon stepped out of the wall and slowly returned to his human form.

"Hmmmmm, I wonder what was she doing here?" thought Kyle as he adjusted his tie and knocked at the door.

Robyn opened the door with a sneer on her face "What do you--" says Robyn before she sees Kyle.

"Excuse me?" says Kyle.

"Oh, I'm sorry I thought you were someone else?" says Robyn.

"It's understandable Ms. Canmore. I'm here to tell you that Ms. Bloodstone wants to meet you at 11:00 today for your first day of work." Says Kyle.

"Oh, all right thank you." Says Robyn.

"Mr. Stone will pick you up at 10:30 a.m. I suggest that you are ready." Says Kyle as he leaves.

Robyn just watches Kyle leave while she scratches her look with a perplexed look on her face. "How did he get here?" she thought as she stepped back inside.

      Later that day at the police station Elisa and Matt are looking over some paper work over last night's break in at the museum.

"I wonder why would anyone would want to break into a museum?" says Matt.

"I dunno either I might have been expecting maybe Demona or Mac Beth but a ninja?" says Elisa.

"What, baffles me is how he got out of the museum when he was clearly cornered." Says Matt.

"I know it's like he disappeared like a puff of smoke." Says Elisa.

"Do you think this ninja might be working for Demona or Mac Beth?" says Matt.

"Don't really know Mac Beth wouldn't do it, and Demona is too hand-on to send someone else." Says Elisa.

"You think there's a new player in this game." Says Matt.

" Hmmmm, could be." Says Elisa.

Vas Imagay walks in with his trench coat slung over his shoulder he is wearing a brown vest, a white dress shirt and a black dress slacks. He whistles a friendly tune as he tosses his trenchcoat on the coat rack.

"Whoa, someone sure is in a happy mood today." Says Matt with a smile.

"Yeah, what's up with the attitude?" says Elisa.

"Guys, I met the most wonderful woman yesterday." Says Vas.

"Oh, boy I've heard that speech before." Says Matt.

"What, do you mean by that?" says Vas.

"Do you remember bubbles from K-mart?" says Elisa.

"Yeah I do. But, we broke up because of differences" says Vas with a sigh.

"Differences? Vas, the woman was so dumb she gets lost in her own thoughts. Face it you are always used to dating women of low intellect." Says Matt.

Vas groaned "I'm telling you she's beautiful and intelligent! I mean when we met at the museum…."

"The museum?" interrupted Elisa "What were you doing at a museum?" says Elisa.

"I was checking out the ring of contract," says Vas.

"And this is where you met this girl?" says Elisa.

"Yeah, I did she was literally awes-- Aw….shit!" says Vas as he runs to his desk and picks up the phone.

"What is it Vas?" says Elisa.

"I promised I would call her!" says Vas as he fished Dominique's number from his vest pocket and dialed.

Elisa and Matt just exchanged perplexed looks as he they watch him dial.

      At Nightstone Unlimited, Dominique Destine is sitting at her desk doing her paper work. She occasionally stops and rubs her numb arm with her other hand as she sneers.

"Damn, ninja! What was that he used to freeze my arm? Everything I tried in my arsenal won't cure this numbness.. But, at least Mac Beth is suffering the same pain as I" thought Dominique.

Soon the telephone rings and she picks it up "Hello?" says Dominique.

"Hey." Says Vas.

"Oh, Vas! I never thought you would call so soon."

"Vas chuckled "Hey, you got a beautiful voice you know that?"

Dominique just blushed "Uh…..Thanks. Vas, why are you calling?"

"Well I wondered if you would like to have dinner with me, tonight?"

"Tonight! Um, I'm sorry Vas I can't work and all." Says Dominique.

"Oh, okay, how about lunch then?"

"Um, I think I can make time."

"Hey, any time you can make for me is worth it."

Dominique just blushed and giggled "Vas!" She then stopped and thought, "When was the last time I did laugh?"

"It's true." Says Vas.

"Alright, Mr. Charmer I'll have lunch with you. How's 1:00 sound?" 

"It's fine with me! I'll meet you at the café at 83rd and 5th street.

"All right I'll meet you there." Says Vas.

"Bye." Says Vas softly.

"Bye." Replied Demona before hanging up.

Dominique smiled and leaned back into her chair with a smile on her face. "Hmmm…. Lunch with Vas." She thought.

Dominique's daydream is interrupted as her telephone rang again. She quickly regained her composure and picked up the telephone.

"Hello?"

"Ms. Destine it's me." Says a voice.

"Ah, Servaruis how is everything going in Scotland?"

"I found what you are looking for with a little help from my friend." Says Servaruis with a chuckle.

"Your friend?" says Dominique arching a brow.

"Servaruis chuckled again" Do not worry Dominique my friend was a great help in attaining the thing that you need."

"Well, let's just hope that your friend does not cause me any problems. But, getting back to the subject at hand do you think this thing you have could help me?"

"Yes, I think so. I'm going to have to bring it back to the lab for further research on it. But, If what is said about this "thing" is true. You will soon be cured of your "Involuntary changing habits"

"Good, how long will it take you to get back."

" I should be back by tomorrow night."

"Good, I'll see you then." Dominique checks her watch "Now if you'll excuse me I have appointment to keep."

"Oh, all right I'll see you tomorrow night."

"Fine, see you then." Says Dominique as she hung up.

Once again, night falls upon Manhattan covering the city in darkness like a blanket. At the Museum of Natural history Jesus has just left after checking to see if the Ring of Contract has been damaged from last night's break-in. After everything was secure with even more safety measures he climbs into his champagne colored Chevy Suburban and drives off in the direction of the Donavan mansion. After a hour of driving he comes up, parks in the Donovan's driveway, gets out, walks to their front door, and rings the bell.

"Akira, is goona fr4eak when I show up here." thought Jesus with a smile.

A couple of minuets later the door opened and May is standing there.

"Oh, hello Mr. Sanchez." Says May cheerfully.

"Hey, May, Is Akira here?"

"Um, sorry he isn't here."

"What! So, where is he if he isn't here?"

"He went to Xanatos enterprise with Sean a few hours ago. They said that they had some work to do. I hope they don't do that for my sweet 16 tomorrow."

"Thanks May." Says Jesus as he heads towards his car.

Jesus got back into his truck, and left the Donovan mansion and drove off to Xanatos enterprises. Jesus then parked his car in the parking lot and took a elevator up to the castle level. He was about to step off when he saw Owen Burnette blocking his way.

"Can I help you." Says Owen.

"Yeah, I'm here to see my son, Akira Sanchez."

"Ok, then follow me Mr. Sanchez." Says Owen as he walked off.

Jesus follows Owen through the castle and they stop at a wooden door. Before they enter, Owen stops Jesus. "Wait here please." Says Owen as enters the room.

Inside of the room the gargoyles are resting and relaxing from their recent meal. He sees Akira over there helping Lexington with his latest technological creation.

"Akira your father is here shall I let him in?" says Owen.

"Dad's here? Shit!" says Akira.

"What's the matter Akira?" says Lex as he looks away from his work.

"I didn't tell my dad about you guys!" says Akira.

"Well, now seems a good a time as ever." Says Zero.

"Alright, Alright, I'll tell him." Says Akira.

"Owen nods and opens the door. Jesus walks in slowly staring at both Arizona and Wyvern clans.

"Madre de dios! Gargoyles?" says Jesus as he walks around.

"Um, Dad meet the Gargoyles. Gargoyles this is my father."

A round of hellos and salutations fill the room as the gargoyles greet Jesus.

"Now, If you excuse me I must attend to young Alexander." Says Owen as he leaves.

"Hey, where Is Celine and Sean." Says Akira.

"Right here." says Celine as she walked up.

"Wait a minuet where's Sean?" says Jesus as he looks at her.

"Right here!" says Sean as he walks up to him in his werewolf form.

"Sean….Mi Dios….How?" says Jesus as you looks at the werewolf.

"Well…It goes like this." Sean than explained about he is Celine's reincarnated lover. He also explained about the evil behind Bloodstone Inc. and family's lycanthropy history.

"I see…but Sean…you aren't." Says Jesus.

"Listen, Jesus I am the same Sean that you have always know it's just that I have found my destiny…" Sean take Celine's taloned hand into his pawed one" and my future" says Sean as he kisses his mate.

"Man…. does your family know about this!" says Jesus.

"No….not yet It's not time not after what my family is going through." Says Sean.

"But, when Sean? You can't keep this a secret for too long, you are goona have to tell them." Says Jesus.

      Meanwhile at La Guardia Airport, a Red sphere of Energy floated over the airport the sphere of energy quickly dissipated revealing a robed figure floating in the sky. It's eyes scanned over the airport as they glowed a bright yellow.

"So this is Manhattan?" says the Figure as he floats in mid-air and watches as another plane is preparing to take off.

"I can not stay here all night and reminisce I must find Akira." Says the figure as he flies off towards the city.

The figure cut through the winds of Manhattan as he sped towards the city the wind rippling through his robe. Soon the figure sees the Eyrie tower looming in the distance soon he a piercing pain hits his brain he then looks around his mind on fire. The Figure looks around frantically he stops as his eyes glow red as he frantically looks around as if he looking for a enemy.

"What?! I feel a strong magical force not one but several of them in this city. How could that be?" says the figure as he hovers in mid-air.

The figure then glowed in a blue aura as he starts to chant in archaic language as his eyes and hands glow green. " Let all things that can not be seen by mortals eyes be revealed to me. Let me see the magic that surrounds me!" says the Figure as he thrusts a glowing hand out.

Soon several small spheres flew through his hand and traveled throughout the city. One sphere flew towards the Eyrie tower and glowed a light green. Another sphere split in three and glowed three different colors Red, Yellow, and blue. Another sphere just hovered over Central Park and glowed pink

The figure just stared at all the glowing orbs his eyes amazed at all of the magical auras that were here in the city.

"Show me the strongest aura." Says the figure.

Soon the aura at Eyrie tower glowed the brightest as all the others dimmed or didn't glow as brightly. The Figure then just then turned into a red sphere of light and flew towards Eyrie tower.

      Inside the tower, the majordomo known as Owen during the day but at night he known as Puck is giving the Xanatos's 7-year old son Alexander another lesson in Magic.

"Alright Alexander let's try some lighting bolt this time" says the white-haired elf as he floated across the room.

"Um ok, what do you want me to hit?" Says Alexander uneasily as he glowed in a blue aura and chanted in Latin.

"Let's try this." Says Puck as a Bullseye appeared out of nowhere a short distance away from Alex. "Try to hit the center target".

"I'll try?" says Alexander as he completes the chant and pointed a finger at the bulls eye.

Soon a medium sized lighting bolt shot from his hand and missed it's target and rebounded off the wall. The bolt flew around the room Puck narrowly got out of the way, as the blot zipped through his hair. The bolt rebounded off another wall and headed straight towards it's caster. Alexander held up his hands while chanting the bolt just harmless bounced off a green shield that appeared in front of him. But, the force of the bolt sent Alex flying back into the arms of Puck as he caught him in Mid-air.

"Thanks, Puck." Said Alex as grinned sheepishly at his fey teacher.

"Your welcome" grinned Puck as he set the youth on the floor. "But this time instead of pointing at your target think about where you want your target to go."

"Um, all right." Says Alex as he walked back into position and started to try again.

      Serpiente flew towards the building and chanted a spell allowing him to effortless pass through the walls of the fortress. He landed and looked around what seemed to be the castle part of this building. He walked stealthily along the halls of the building passing by the security team harmless thanks to his cloak. He sensed the magical aura getting stronger as neared Alex's and Puck's location.

Meanwhile Alex casts a successful lighting bolt that doesn't hit the target but it comes close. Puck smiled as his young student was making excellent progress with his training; suddenly something hit Puck like a bullet he felt a very strong magical aura nearing him and Alex. Alex then fired another thunderbolt that misses the bulls' eye again but at least he wasn't so far off like last time. He turns to see if Puck saw it but one look at his face told him that something was wrong.

"Puck?" says Alex as he turned to him.

"It's time for another lesson Alex." Says Puck as his eyes glow a bright yellow. 

"Ok, What do I do?" says Alex.

"Let your mind go blank make-believe that the physical-world as you know it doesn't exist. That everything around you is made up of magic." Says Puck as he glows in a yellow aura.

Alex obeyed as he let himself relax slowly and let himself go cross-eyed but everything looked the same to him. He sat there for several min. he was about to give up when all of a sudden, the world started to fade away and all he could see is blue. In the bluish hue of this world, he saw several different colored images as he scanned around the area. He saw a elfish looking green aura floating to his right and right away, he knew it was puck. Then something flashed by his eyes alerted young Alexander quickly turned as he saw red silhouette of someone headed straight towards him.

"I see something Puck. What is that red thing?" Says Alex as his eyes glowed blue.

"It seems to be a-- no it can't be a Black Wolf mage! Alex you better return to reality for a moment by blinking." Says Puck as he held up his hands as a green ball of light appeared.

Alex than blinked as everything returned too normal. Quickly Alexander followed suit as blue ball of light appeared in his hands as both of them stared at the door. Soon the Figure came throughout the door and Serpiente stepped through and looked at the two of them with his brown eyes.

"Serpiente?" says Puck as the ball of green light dissipates.

"Hello Cousin." Says Serpiente with a smirk on his handsome features.

"Who is he, Puck? Says Alex as he lets his ball of light disappear.

"Let's just say that Puck and me are like family." Says Serpiente with a smug smirk.

"Huh?" says Alex who looks at Puck.

"I'll explain that two you later Alex but, for now let us focus on the issues at hand" says Puck who turned his attentive gaze to Serpiente.

"Who's the kid?" says Serpiente as he looked at Alex.

"This is Alexander Xanatos son of David and his Wife Fox." Says Puck.

"Hmmmmmmm, the boy has Fey blood in him shouldn't he be on Avalon training?" says Serpiente.

"I am his teacher as decreed by his grandfather Oberon and his Queen Titiania.

"Whoa, so this is one of Titania's children." Says Serpiente as he looks at Alex.

"What do you want Serpiente?" snapped Puck.

"I'm here to see my grandson Akira Sanchez." Says Serpiente.

"Akira Sanchez is your Grandson?" says Puck as he stares at Serpiente.

"Heh, you know him." Says Serpiente with a smirk.

"He is working for Mr. Xanatos on a internship with his friend Sean Donovan." Says Puck.

"Really? So, where is he now?" says Serpiente.

"He is with the Gargoyles right now I'll take you to him Alex stay here and practice your spells I'll be back shortly." Says Puck as he shifted back to Owen and placed the glasses on his face.

"Lead the way." Says Serpiente as he opened the door and let Owen pass by him.

Out in thew main hallway Owen walked along Serpiente towards the area where the gargoyles dwell.

"So, another half-Fey is running around and to who do we owe for this child the King or his Queen?" says Serpiente.

"Neither, it is Titiania's daughter Fox Xanatos." Says Owen.

"Lemme, guess she is not full fey either?"

"No."

"Jeez, how man "daughters" does Titaina have?" says Serpiente with sigh.

"Watch what you say about our Queen." Says Owen as he walks into the courtyard.

"Our Queen? Excuse me Puck but Titiania was never our Queen to begin with."

"Listen no matter what she is still my Queen and your Queen Serpiente" says Owen.

"Aye, there is no just arguing you against you eh cousin" smiled Serpiente as he followed.

The duo kept quiet as he walked through the courtyard with Serpiente and led him to where Akira was who is sitting there joking around with zero.

"Mr. Sanchez." Says Owen as he stepped in.

"Hey, Owen what's up." Says Akira as he walks towards him.

"Hello, Akira." Says Serpiente as he stepped into view "Heard that you 've been quiet busy these days and I had to see whassup." Says Serpiente with smile.

"You!" yells Jesus as he wakes up to Serpiente. "What are you doing here?"

" I'm here to see my grandson." Says Serpiente coldly.

" You have a lot of nerve to show your face here Padre"

"Always good to be back Nino" says Serpiente.

"Enough with the pleasantries! I told you specifically that I don't want you around my son!" growled Jesus.

"What is going here?" whispered Blackwing to Akira.

"They're fighting again like last time." Sighed Akira as Serpiente and Jesus argument becomes totally in Spanish.

"Last time?" says Angela.

"Well, since they're arguing in espanol I'll tell ya." Says Akira.

"For as long as I can remember my father has always been against my grandfather for my training?"

"Training?" interrupted Broadway.

"Yeah, training my father was training me so I can use archaic magic. When my training became complete I was supposed to become a black wolf."

"Archaic magic? Black Wolves?" says Eternity with a complexed look on her face.

"Archaic magic? Black Wolves?" says Eternity complexed.

"Archaic magic is mixture of summoning, elemental, and fey magic. Black wolves are the only people know who can wield it with ineffective." Says Akira.

"Oh!" says Eternity.

"Why, did you have to become a black wolf lad?" says Hudson.

"I don't really I'm given a choice if I want to become a Black wolf o not." Says Akira.

"Then why do they fight?" says Judgement.

"Basically, I have we idea why they weren't tell me." Says Akira.

"I'll tell you why!" yelled Jesus.

"I'm listening." Says Akira.

"Akira…. When you become a black mage you become a black wolf mage you become immortal." Says Jesus.

"That doesn't sound so bad." Says Akira.

"You may think that now but, you'll regret it later." Says Owen as he walks in.

"Huh?" says Akira.

"I think Mac Beth could confirm that." Says Owen.

"May, I make a suggestion?" says Serpiente.

"What is it Mio?" says Akira.

"Basically they won't me to train you in the ways of magic for 2 weeks. If you learn from, me I'll leave you to you alone and I will return on your 23rd B-Day. On that day I will return and you will make a decision on your future."

"I like that." Says Akira.

"Uh-huh no son of mine will learn magic!" says Jesus.

"Dad look at me I'm no longer a little boy I want to learn magic." Says Akira.

"Do you really want to learn magic? Do you know what trouble you'll cause?" says Jesus.

"Cause? Cause! If it weren't for magic all of us wouldn't be here right now and that a-hole Dask would be ruling!"  says Akira.

"My, son I know I can not change your mind once it's made up. But, I want you to know what you would be looking at if you do become one." Says Jesus

"Dad I'm not one yet I just wish to learn magic. Then I'll make a decision,"

says Akira.

"All right, I'll let grandpa train you. If he will tell you what happens when you become one." Says Jesus as he stares at his father.

"Don't worry Nino I'll tell him. " says Serpiente.

"Cool! Let's start then!" says Akira.

"Fine! Hey Pu-- er Owen." Says Serpiente.

"You, want to train with Alexander and myself?" says Owen.

"Exactamente!" says Serpiente making a fiery one in the air.

"Owen sighed and opened up the door to the court yard and walked out.

"Well, Akira my boy let's start the training?" says Serpiente as he puts his hand on his shoulder.

Meanwhile in the darks skies of Manhattan Demona wings her way to the museum of Natural history. As she glides along, she hears the sound of blades cutting through the air. She quickly turns around, and is blinded by the bright lights of a helicopter. She then sees the Quarrymen's emblem embroider on the front of the chopper.

"The hunter." She thought as she quickly found another updraft and climbed higher as machine gun fire passed by her.

Demona glided as fast as she could through the night sky with the Quarry chopper in hot pursuit. The chopper dogged her every move firing its machine guns. It followed her as if it was her own shadow.  Demona ducked behind a building to be only met by a another helicoptor, which was lying in the midst.

"Shoot!": says Demona as she quickly banks to the right but her warrior reflexes aren't quick as the chopper shoots a energy net her. Demona then gets entangled in the glowing green net she screeches as the net sends a strong shock through her body. Demona then tumbles out of the night sky and lands on nearby roof with a sickening thud. The two choppers lands on either side of her as two hooded Quarrymen jumped out landed and sparked up their hammers.

"Well, well boys looks like we caught a frigging gargle." Laughed a Quarryman evilly.

"Yeah, looks your night of terrorizing ends tonight monster." Says another Quarryman.

Demona just lets out a half snarl and her eyes glows red as she struggles to free herself from the net to no avail. She watched as one of the pilots of the chopper was talking on the radio to someone. "Must be radioing Canmore." She thought.

"You wanna have the honors?" says the third Quarry man to the first one.

Demona is almost out of it as her eyes grew heavy from the net. There most have been some kind of sedative in it that was putting her to sleep.

"Sure." Says the first one as he cocked is hammer to his full power and raised above his head.

 Die, mon--Uck?" started Quarryman before a sword pierced his heart.

Demona just watched with heavy eyes as the Quarryman stood there as frozen as statue his hammer raised above his head. She watched with amusement as the blood trickled out of the mask and onto his suit and his eyes rolled in the back of his head and slumped to the ground as the sword is pulled out.

"Don't frigging touch her." says a familiar voice.

Demona looked up as she saw the ninja from last night she watched as he stood there his eyes glowing a red crimson.

"Hey, he smirked Mike! Get him!" yelled the second Quarryman.

She watched as the rest of the Quarryman rushed forward worth their charged up hammers. Demona's eyes grew blurry as she saw quick flashes of red and the sounds of grown men screaming and the sound of bodies hitting the ground. Soon she saw the ninja walking towards her slowly as he put his sword away and then darkness. The last thing she felt was the net being cut off, the feeling of being picked up into a pair of arms and the heat of something exploding behind her.

When she woke up she found herself in a old abandoned church that looks like is has been serviced for a while. She curled her nose up as the scent of musk filled her nostrils as she hopped down from the altar. She then felt dizzy, and struggles to balance herself again.

"You shouldn't move so soon that sedative pack a punch." Says a voice.

"Huh?" says Demona?

"Up here." says the voice.

Demona looks up and sees the ninja standing on the ceiling with his arms crossed over his chest. "Who are you?"

The ninja just disappears and reappears on the altar in a sitting position. "My name is not of importance." Says the ninja.

"Why did you save me?" says Demona.

"I have my reasons." Says the ninja.

"That ain't good enough!" demanded Demona.

"You were in trouble so I saved you. You know not all ninjas are bad."

"But, Why did you save me! A person who would not give a damn if you were in the same situation." Says Demona.

"I have my reasons!" yelled the ninja.

Demona stared at him eyeing to see if his eyes would tell him more but the only thing she could see was just a pair of eyes staring back at her.

"If I was you Demona I would stay away from the Ring of Contract." Says the ninja.

"Oh, and why is that?" says Demona.

"I spared you once Demona and I shouldn't have done it.  Next time you do it you will die." Says the ninja.

"Oh, yeah and what's stopping me from getting it now." Says Demona.

" Two things: Security and that's it's almost sunrise." Says the ninja as he disappears into ice shavings

Demona just gasped as she pries open one of the boards blocking the window and sees the sun slowly coming up. She curses herself as she exits the church scales the wall and climbs up the size and glides into the brightening sky.

      That morning at Robyn and Jason's suite in the East village not too far from Bloodstone Inc. Jason Canmore is sitting on the couch watching T.V when there's a knock at the door. HE switches off the T.V and strolls along to the door and opens it. Standing there is Joshua in a dark blue suit and is wearing dark blue sunglasses.

"Oh, it's you, hold on Robyn will be out in a second." Says Jason as he walks back to his seat.

Robyn comes out wearing a light blue blouse with dark blue slacks and tan purse slung over shoulder.

"Wow! says Joshua with a smile.

"You look great sis!" says Jason with a smile.

"Thank you, so MR. Stone are you ready?" says Robyn.

"Follow me." Says Jason.

Joshua leads Robyn into the limo and opens the door. Robyn hesitates for a second but a comforting smile from Joshua convinces her to get inside, Jousha opens up the driver's side and gets in and drives off to bloodstone Inc. During the ride, Robyn presses the button and the thick glass that separates them both lowers.

"Joshua?" says Robyn.

"Yes?" says Joshua.

"Why does Bloodstone want me as her assistant?"

"Well, you graduated from college at the top of your class with honors. You have held several successful jobs with other companies." Started Joshua.

" I thought Deacon was her personal assistant."

"No, he has too many other duties to be her assistant. What makes you think that anyone wouldn't want you?"

"When everyone hears the word Canmore they think of Jon. I'm surprised that I even got a job with such a huge business. Especially as a persona assistant to their new head.

" Oh, pish-posh you are bright, intelligent, and successful young woman who stills has a bright future ahead of her." Says Joshua with another smile.

Robyn just smiled back "Thank you." Says Robyn.

The limo soon arrives at Bloodstone enterprises like before Joshua opens up the door. They both get into a elevator and takes a ride up the elevator dings at the top floor and they both get off. Joshua escorts her to the Opal's head office and opens the door. Robyn steps inside and sees Opal talking to her son Kain about something when Robyn comes in Robyn just dismisses him. Robyn takes a good-look at Kain as he passes her to leave the office.

"That your son?" says Robyn.

"Yes, he is we were just going over some business strategies. Now about my offer: Will you become my personal assistant?" says Opal.

"Well, I've given it a lot of thought and since you are providing a place for myself and my brother to stay how could I say no." says Robyn.

Opal just smiled as she rose from her desk and extended her hand." "Welcome to Bloodstone Inc. Ms. Canmore."

Robyn just extended her hand and they shook over the deal that was just made.

                  The End. Praise or flair's e-mail me.


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