After some consideration, I decided to complete this story and never attempt another Gargoyles story. I simply do not have the knack for it. I now present chapter four.

Chapter Four- Conversations

The nex evening, Goliath held Ebony back while the rest of the clan went inside.

"Ebony, I want to discuss your experience with Gen-U-Tech. I know it may be difficult for you to talk about it, but I wish to understand what went on."

"I'm not sure what they did. There doesn't appear to be anything unusual."

"Samples taken, perhaps?"

"Perhaps."

Goliath stared hard at Ebony, making him feel disconcerted. "Something wrong, Goliath?"

"Your voice. It sounds familiar."

Ebony forced a laugh. "But we've never met before."

"You're right. I'm probably imagining things."

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"You wanted to see me, Elisa?"

"Yeah. I know this going to sound crazy Goliath, but something about Ebony is familiar. I mean, he reminds me of someone else."

"And whom might that be?"

"Xanatos."

Goliath cupped his chin. "I too felt as if I knew him before he joined the clan. His voice sounded familiar."

"Is it possible? Could it be Xanatos?"

"Maybe. But why and how?"

"It could be a trick."

"Why would he have himself changed into a gargoyle? He could have had some innocent human changed and befriend us in order to find our home."

"Good question. Perhaps there is no trick. It could be that Ebony just bears a resemblance to Xanatos and we're all jumping to conclusions."

"Nevertheless, we should be on our guard."

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Ebony bit his lip. He had overheard Goliath's and Elisa's conversation. They suspected his true identity. They would be keeping a close eye on him while, at the same time, showing the usual pleasantries toward him.

'Should I just go and reveal myself? No. That would confirm their suspicions. Even if I explained myself, they would think that I'm making it up. I will have to keep my alias for possibly forever.'

"Hey Ebony, ya wanna come down to the library?" Brooklyn's voice cut into his thoughts.

"What? Oh, sure." As he followed the beaked gargoyle down to the vast library, Ebony pondered over his new predicament. Goliath and Elisa suspected him. He couldn't say he didn't expect this development. Naturally, they would accept a newcomer. Especially if the newcomer had had a run-in with Gen-U-Tech, as he had.

Brooklyn glanced at his clanmember as he sorted through his favorite books. Ebony seemed unusually quiet tonight. He had to admit that he knew next to nothing about the dark-skinned gargoyle. But, Ebony's experience with Gen-U-Tech earned him the clan's sympathy and trust. Yet, he couldn't shake the feelilng that Ebony was not what he seemed.

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"Goliath, I've got a strange feeling about Ebony."

"Strange how?"

"I don't know. I just feel that he's not what he seems."

"Elisa and I have felt the same way. Elisa also said that he bears a resemblance to Xanatos"

"Xanatos, huh? Yeah, Ebony does look somewhat like him."

"I asked him earlier tonight about why he sounded familiar and he stated that we had never met before.

"We shouldn't suspect someone who's been held captive in Gen-U-Tech."

"Sure Goliath." Brooklyn knew Golilath was right. If someone experienced Gen-U-Tech's "hospitality", that person deserves the protection of friends. And Ebony fell into that category.