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Hailey leaned into Lexington as they raced, the smaller Gargoyles sticking his tongue out as he concentrated. The small cars on the TV mimicking what their drivers were doing to each other, pushing and shoving the other; trying to get the upper hand.
Lexington started talking to try and distract her, "It's been a while since we last did this."
Her eyes were locked on the TV and kept her reply short, "Ye-up."
"You're always off with Brooklyn, showing him the city and stuff. We should do this more often."
Her car swerved dangerously into his, making him hit his brakes and allowing her to shoot ahead and claim the finish line first. "Yes!"
"No!"
Broadway barged through the clock tower door, panting heavily and dragging Brooklyn in over his shoulder.
Hailey's eyes widened in fear, "Red!"
Broadway set him down on some blankets as he recovered, "He was hit with a tranquilizer or something."
Goliath walked over, face hard, "What happened?"
"We thought we saw Demona," Broadway began, before Brooklyn continued, rubbing the area where he'd been shot.
"But it wasn't. It was a different Gargoyle, she was one of the more animal like ones. When we found her she was running but when she saw us…I'm not sure if she was running from us or the humans chasing her. They didn't have to sedate her, she just…went."
Broadway finished, "They managed to hit Brooklyn so, as soon as they left, we caught the first updraft back."
Hailey sat next to him and laid her head on his shoulder. "She was so frightened. It was like she'd never seen another Gargoyle in her life."
"Maybe she hasn't." Hailey offered.
Brooklyn shook his head, eyes narrowed in confusion, "No, it wasn't like that. It was, well, like most humans when they first see us. If she hadn't seen another Gargoyle I don't think she'd be shaking out of her skin at our dropping down to help."
"Well, whatever her problem," Broadway shrugged and pulled out a metal bracelet, "Brooklyn pulled this off of her wrist."
Elisa grabbed it and inspected it closely, "Well it was a tracking devise. Digital. Long range. Expensive."
He flipped it around so that the lettering was face forwards, "This symbol was on the ambulance too."
Elisa frowned, looking at it hard, "Gen-U-Tech."
"What's Gen…U-Tech?" Brooklyn asked.
Elisa fiddled with the bracelet tracker, "A genetics lab for diseases."
Lexington blinked, "Why would they have a Gargoyle though? It's not like we can be of much help with your human sicknesses."
She pocketed the tracker and turned to leave, "I don't know, but I'm going to find out."
Goliath frowned, before turning to address the Gargoyles and Hailey, "Until this is sorted out, I don't want anyone leaving without being in a pair and only if absolutely necessary."
They all nodded.
Brooklyn turned to Hailey, "Well, sorry about tonight, guess we can't go see that light show."
She hugged him, "It's alright. We can still get it through the news."
*O*
Elisa returned after only being gone for an hour, frowning furiously. She began pacing the clock tower as soon as she entered.
Always one ensure everyone's health, Goliath asked, "What is the trouble Elisa? Did you find anything at, Gen-U-Tech?"
She stopped her pacing just long enough to look him in eye and glare even harder, before resuming her pace. "No. Nothing. We couldn't even get past the front step."
Brooklyn got off the couch while Hailey just turned around and rested her head on the cushions. He looked between her and Elisa confused, "Did you try the back door?"
A sad smirk graced Elisa, "No Brooklyn, that's breaking and entering."
"But you're a detective." Broadway cut in, "Isn't that a part of your job?"
Elisa and Hailey shared amused looks before Elisa shook her head, "Yes, and no. I need a permit to do that. And to do that I need a solid reason. Seeing what looked like a Gargoyle, even with the tracker, won't do much. They'll pass it off as a runaway monkey or something."
The trio sunk sadly.
Elisa continued her previous rant. "I don't trust Savarius. He's defiantly lying about something."
Brooklyn frowned, "And you can't arrest him without sounding like a fool, either?"
"Exactly." She nodded. "I just don't have enough evidence. My hands are tied."
Goliath rested a hand on her shoulder, "Well ours are not. At sunset, we'll set out to find your evidence."
They took their places and froze. Elisa sighed and turned to Hailey, "You've got some amazing friends."
She smiled, "We've got some amazing friends."
Elisa smiled and sighed tiredly, "I've got today off. You wanna crash at my place for a few hours then head out to do something? I need a mental break from all this."
Hailey looked at her sadly, "Still worried about Derrick?"
Elisa sighed and nodded, "Alright, nap time."
*O*
Brooklyn grinned as Hailey and Elisa walked in. "Just on time! We're going to Gen-U-Tech to bust out that Gargoyle and get you some hard evidence."
Elisa glanced at them, "Just be careful."
Goliath looked at Hailey and she glared, "Don't you dare tell me to stay behind again."
He smiled, "I wouldn't dream of it, we may need your help."
She smirked and Elisa frowned, "What, why?"
"If what Brooklyn and Broadway observed was correct, and I have no doubts to disbelieve them, then this Gargoyle may never have seen others of her kind—only the humans of Gen-U-Tech. Having Hailey to speak for us will be of great help."
Hailey hung on to Brooklyn as they glided down to the Gen-U-Tech roof, planning to go through the skylight. Goliath balled his clawed hand to smash the glass when Lexington stopped him. "Wait! See these wires? Those wires mean electricity, and electricity probably means an alarm."
"Great." Brooklyn growled.
Hailey frowned, "What's the plan now?"
"Find another way in." Goliath stated simply as he dug his claws into the roof and proceeded to rip a large chunk out.
They hoped down into a large single office and Lexington took off for the computer.
Brooklyn frowned, "What are you doing now?"
"Trying to find her, this place isn't exactly small."
Hailey peeped out the small window in the door and saw a small beam of light steadily making its way down the hallway, stopping every few seconds and disappearing. "Guys, we got a security guard making his rounds."
"Lovely." Brooklyn rolled his eyes.
"Got it!" Lexington quietly cheered.
They hurried out a side door and wound their way through until they were on the first floor. Goliath opened the door and all rushed to the female gargoyle's cage. "There you are." Brooklyn sighed.
She looked up, eyes wide in fear, "Stay back!"
She reached for an intercom of sorts and Hailey pushed past Brooklyn and Lexington, "Wait, stop! Please, we're here to help."
She paused in her actions, staring at Hailey, before her eyes hardened, "Run, before they turn you into a monster too."
Hailey shook her head, "But you're not-"
"You can look at me, at them, and tell me I'm not."
"They're better than most humans I know." Hailey defended, anger aroused, "Look, we wouldn't have come if we weren't trying to help."
She pushed the panic button, "Somebody help me."
Goliath frowned and grabbed a nearby table, banging it into the glass then scratching it and banging it again until it shattered. The female Gargoyle cringed as glass shards fell into her cage.
The door was suddenly thrown open and two armed men ran in, "Intruders in the laboratory."
A barred door fell from the ceiling, effectively blocking the still open door, and they proceeded to start firing. Hailey noticed a gun pointed at the Gargoyle and leaped, shoving her down before the bullet got her. Goliath lifted a table to use as shielding, Lexington hiding behind his wings while Brooklyn held a piece of the metal flooring for shielding for Hailey and the Gargoyle.
A metal tinking sound skittered across the floor where it rolled to a stop under Goliath and released dark plumes of smoke. Hailey lifted her jacket over her nose and squinted, trying to see a way out. Everyone began coughing as the smoke grew denser and Goliath sidestepped to reach a nearby door.
Shots still littered the room as they made their escape, the female Gargoyle resisting, "Let go of me!"
Brooklyn growled, getting annoyed, "Come on, we're trying to save your skin!"
Hailey focused on getting out, when something sharp bit into her leg, she let out in involuntary cry of pain as it sunk in. She knelt down to remove the dart, only to sway dangerously and barely catch herself before she hit the ground.
Goliath whirled around when Hailey cried and saw her fall. He threw the table at the two guards and grabbed Hailey before slamming into the door and fresh air. His eyes were a furious white as he saw who was in the next room, "Xanatos! I should have known."
He leaped over the table where Xanatos, another Gargoyle and a man in a white coat stood and shifted Hailey, so he could use one hand to break apart the ceiling. Lexington fought the two guards so Goliath and Brooklyn could get out. Brooklyn was struggling to get the female to corporate, "Come on, we have to go!"
"No! I'm not leaving! He said he can help me."
Brooklyn quickly glanced at Xanatos who was busy trying to keep the other Gargoyle calm. "Who, him?! He'll say whatever he can to keep you here. Believe me! Come with us and be among your own kind."
"No, I'm not like you! I am, was human! And I'm not leaving without a cure."
Brooklyn's eyes hardened, "Hailey risked her life to save yours! I'd hate to think that this was all for a waste!"
She ripped her arm out of his hand, "Well it was."
His eyes glowed white as he growled. "Fine. Lex-!"
Goliath roared as one of the guards got to close and threw him into a wall.
Xanatos diverted his attention and saw Hailey unconscious in Goliath's arms. His eyes darkened and stalked over to the guard who was struggling to get up. He grabbed a fistful of fabric from under a guard and shoved him up a wall, "You fired at her!?"
He stuttered from his fear of Xanatos, "W-we were aiming for the creatures—she g-got in the way!"
He dropped him and turned in time to see the Gargoyles disappear through the hole and his head scientist ran after Goliath, "Come back!"
Xanatos' eyes widened, "What are you doing?! Are you mad!?"
He latched onto Goliath's leg, "I need a sample, these just aren't doing."
Frustrated and angered, Goliath kicked him hard off his leg, sending him crashing into a tank of electric eels.
Hailey woke up to the bell tolling and groaned, almost instantly, she was assaulted by a wet and sticky tongue. "Ewk! Gross! Bronx stop! Oh my head in killing me."
"Hailey!" Brooklyn cried softly, sitting down next to her, "How are you doing? You took a pretty heavy tranq to the leg."
She sighed, "Maybe that's why I'm so tired." She looked around and saw the Gargoyles crowed around the couch, all grinning.
Goliath knelt next to her, "We are glad that you're alright."
She smiled and hugged him fondly, having seen a look of veiled worry disappear. "Of course I am…where's the other Gargoyle?"
Heavy sighs were exchanged, before Brooklyn answered, "She, wouldn't come with…"
Goliath continued, "Apparently she was human and believes that Xanatos will cure her."
Hailey looked skeptical, "He can?"
"I do not believe so, but we can hope. She refused to leave until she was cured."
Hailey sighed and sunk into Brooklyn, "Oh man."
Broadway looked up, "It'll be sunrise soon."
She rested her head on Brooklyn's shoulder, "Already?"
Goliath stood and cupped her face, "Rest."
She leaned against the doorframe as she watched them settle into place, snickering as Hudson sat down in a peaceful manner, "Are you getting lazy Hudson?"
He turned to glare and retort her claim, but was frozen before he could.
Hailey shook her head and went inside, making herself some soup, before curling up on the couch to process the night. She set the bowl down and closed her eyes, imagining the Gargoyle at Gen-U-Tech. Several more Gargoyles came to mind, Demona and all the others of her old pack. A tear streaked down her cheek at the memory of them, before her train of thought changed.
A small tinge of jealousy crept its way in as she thought of the human/Gargoyle. Maybe it was petty but she couldn't help it. For years she lived with the Gargoyles, calling them her own and them her. She had always flown in their arms or, in a rare few cases, on their backs if they were like Lex. She often dreamed of flying with them and truly being one of them. And here comes someone who gets that very chance, and they throw it away. She hugged her knees to her chest. It's because she doesn't know them. She hasn't lived with them and had a clan like I have. She doesn't know what a gift she has. What she wouldn't give for that. While she hates the way it happened, she couldn't help but smile at it.
*O*
The Gargoyles walked in with long faces. Before she could ask Goliath answered, "We must speak with Xanatos about the Gen-U-Tech, fiasco. I want to make sure he really is working on a way to help them."
She stood up, "I'm coming with!"
"No, absolutely not." Goliath shook his head.
"What? Why not? I-"
"I want you no where near that man!" Goliath's eyes turned white momentarily. He placed a hand on her shoulder and encompassed her in his wings. "Hailey, please. I cannot bear to lose you, and especially to him."
She sighed and nodded, "Alright."
"Thank you. Hudson, Bronx, remain here."
They returned a short while later, all looking dishearten.
Hailey frowned, "What happened?"
Before any of them could answer, Elisa climbed up the stairs, cheeks and eyes red as she fought tears. Goliath moved to embrace her, "I am sorry Elisa."
She sunk into his arms as Hailey went to Brooklyn and nodded outside. He explained the battle that took place and that Elisa's brother was now a Gargoyle too, along with several others. Hailey nodded. She figured that Derrick being a Gargoyle wasn't it, at least not alone. If she had to guess, it was that Derrick trusted Xanatos more than his own sister. She glanced inside at Elisa who was still crying and bowed her head sadly.
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