Hello, viewers. Another story, another request! A fellow writer has asked me to write this story; SuperSentai199, and she's working with me together as this is bigger than I usually do. As you could see, it's a Gargoyles story, and each pov of a character will be in a journal entry. So there will be different styles written as if a individual person's writing. So, I hope you all enjoy this story, and please review as well! Cheers! - Traveler.
October 24, 2010 - Secret Diary #2
Dear Diary, you wouldn't believe what happened tonight! This is a whole different thing on the spectrum of magic and myth. I met Gargoyles, freaking flying Gargoyles! Okay, let me explain from the beginning. It was probably around 6 pm, and I was with Elisa in the front seat of her police car, and I then noticed something up ahead.
"Elisa, look!", I shouted, and she then saw the rubble, there were some cars that had crashed among the rubble. Elisa stopped the car, and we both got out to investigate, even though I'm not a detective like Elisa, I do help her out at times.
We came across a officer who was telling people to stay away from the rubble, and Elisa walked up to the officer, showing her badge. "Maza, 23rd. What's goin' on here?", Elisa asked.
"You got me, Detective. Must be a heck of a party up there.", The officer replied, then as if on cue, more rocks came falling down, and I pushed Elisa out of the way.
"Thanks, Sally." Elisa said with a grateful smile at me. I nodded with a grin directed back at her. "No problem.", I replied.
"Get back!", Elisa shouted to the people who were too close to the rubble, and I then noticed something on one of the rocks, which actually looks like claw marks. "Elisa, look.", I called out to her, and Elisa then turned around to see the stone. She gasped out in surprise as I placed my hand on the stone, and as it turns out, they were real claw marks.
"What could be strong enough to leave claw marks in solid stone?", Elisa asked in confusion, and I shrugged my shoulders, and then I heard his voice speaking to me in my mind. Sally.
Yes. Draven, do you see these claw marks? I asked mentally, while gripping the crystal necklace. I do. I felt a mental nod from Draven.
Do you have any idea of who might've made these claw marks? I asked curiously. I know it's impossible, but I think it might have been a Gargoyle. I heard disbelief in his voice, and I widened my eyes as I never heard Draven like that before.
I nearly gasped, but I stopped myself. Now, you may be wondering, who am I talking to? You see, I have a crystal necklace which has the spirit of a Gargoyle named Draven inside. He's been with me since I was 6 years old, and he has been like a father to me.
Draven, are you sure? I asked in my mind as I was shocked. I'm sure of it, Sally. I know what a Gargoyle's claw marks looks like. Draven said wistfully.
Well, I can understand that since you're a Gargoyle, or at least, a spirit of a Gargoyle. I said softly. Sally, I can sense that there are Gargoyles up there, be careful. Draven warned me as he sounds warily nervous through I thought I heard a bit of hopeful happiness in his voice.
I will. I replied with a nod, then I saw that Elisa was standing next to the officer, and I then walked over to her. "What do you figure that was all about, Detective?", The officer asked Elisa.
"I don't know, but I'm going to find out.". Elisa said as she narrowed her eyes suspiciously with a hint of wary instinct. "I'm going with you, Elisa. I'm not letting you go in there alone." I told her calmly yet bravely.
Hi, I'm Sally Leindres, and I'm 27 years old. I have blonde hair, blue eyes, and I live in New York City. I have been working as a P.I. which is short for Private Investigator. I'm also best friends with a woman called Elisa Maza, and we always hung out together whenever she's off duty. She's a wicked awesome detective.
Me and Elisa entered the building, and we were greeted by Owen Burnett, who is Xanatos' assistant. Elisa immediately started to ask Owen about what was happening up in the tower.
"A most unfortunate accident. One of the newly installed generators in the castle exploded. Mr. Xanatos is quite willing to pay for any damages that might have..", Owen was saying before Elisa interrupted him.
"Mr. Burnett, I heard automatic weapons firing up there. Now, you can let me and Sally look the place over, or l can come back with a warrant and a lot more cops." Elisa said with a fire in her eyes. Trust me, you'd rather mess with a bad guy than her. She's a martial artist, and wicked fantastic at it too!
"It's your call." I said as I showed my badge at him, raising an eyebrow while smirking softly. Owen sighed softly, nodding lightly as he led us to the elevator, and we finally arrived to the top of the tower. The three of us walked out of the elevator.
Wow, I thought, the castle looks bigger when you are inside it. I got to admit that it does look beautiful. The walls are well-maintained, and there are lots of spiffy paintings, a couple of knights, electrical lights that's shaped like torches.
"Must have a heck of a heating bill.", Elisa said, and we then saw Xanatos walking up to us. "Detective Maza and Private investigator Leindres.", Xanatos greeted with a sly yet polite smile. I knew about this guy, hell, everyone in the world knows about him.
"l just called the mayor to offer my profound apologies for what happened here.", Xanatos said casually as we walked next to him while Owen left us.
"What exactly did happen here, Mr Xanatos?" Elisa asked. "And don't gives us any crap that a generator exploded.", I said, giving him a glare as we then followed Xanatos.
"Owen was a little confused. That's for the press. The truth is that my men repelled an invasion by a rival corporation trying to steal some of our new technology." Xanatos explained, gesturing with a hand.
Both of us gasped at the same time. '' 'Repelled an invasion'?", Elisa asked curiously. "You're a private citizen, Xanatos, not a country.", I said, raising both eyebrows in speculation.
"Mrs. Leindres, l am the owner of a multinational corporation, which is bigger than many countries you could name.", Xanatos said proudly and I hissed lowly, "That's 'Miss Leindres' ", as he opened a door and we walked outside to see a lot of rubble and smoke coming out everywhere.
"l assume you have permits for the weapons we heard being fired up here." Elisa said as she glared at Xanatos while I looked around. The damage was bigger than I thought. We were talking for a bit, until Owen came up to Xanatos. "Excuse me, Mr. Xanatos. There seems to be a problem in the kitchen with our new guests." Owen said.
"l hope l've answered all your questions satisfactorily, Detective Maza and Mrs. Leindres. Owen will show you out. Excuse me.", Xanatos said with a nod as he left. "If you two come with me." Owen said calmly, and we started to follow him when I heard Draven's voice, and I stopped.
What's wrong, Draven? I asked in my mind to the Gargoyle spirit. Sally, look up. Draven said warily. I looked up, and I saw what looked like a Gargoyle statue, but it moved!
Elisa noticed that I stopped and turned her head in the direction I was looking, and she too saw the Gargoyle. Draven, is that the Gargoyle you sensed that was up here?" I asked in wonder and awe.
Yes, but I sense that there are more Gargoyles besides him around. Draven replied carefully with a hint of shock. "Is there a problem?", Owen asked us.
"That stone gargoyle up there. I and Sally could have sworn that we saw it move." Elisa said, and I saw Owen nod, replying loudly, "Yes. This old place is rather spooky at night. l've thought the same thing more than once." He seemed sure about that comment, but I didn't believe him, and I think Elisa felt the same. I had a feeling that he and Xanatos know about these Gargoyles, and he then led us to the elevator.
"Good night, Detective and Miss Leindres." Owen said to us as the elevator was closing. Quiet and handsome, but he's too stiff and polite for my taste. At least he called me properly unlike Xanatos.
"Good night.", we replied back, and the elevator closed, and kept going down until Elisa pressed a button and the elevator stopped. I can tell that she got a idea, and she ain't letting go of it until she knows what's going on up here, and I wanted to know of those Gargoyles.
"Sorry, pal, but this investigation isn't over yet.", Elisa said, the familiar fire in her eyes as she walked out of the elevator and I followed her. "Elisa, be careful.", I warned her as I ran to her side. "I will, and besides, you have your powers to protect us.", Elisa said with a grin.
What powers is she talking about? Well, you see, I have magic powers. I can use spells, I can also throw powerful beams, I have telekinesis, and I can fly too. How did I get them? Draven taught me how to use magic.
Well, when I was 7 years old, my father died protecting me as my family's house caught on fire. Draven then came out of the necklace and rescued me, my Mom and my sister, and he has been teaching me how to use magic ever since. Also, how does Elisa know?
A week after I moved to New York, I saw Elisa outnumbered by some street thieves. I knew it was a risk to use my magic, but I had to save her. After that, we became best friends, and she promised to keep my secret safe, but I never told her about Draven, the Gargoyle spirit who lives in the necklace.
We then came across a huge door, and Elisa opened it. She took out her flashlight, and we then saw that it was dark, and there was another entrance in front of us. "Don't tell me..this is where Dracula shows up." Elisa joked, and I chuckled at her joke as we walked forward. There was more rubble in the hallway, and Elisa and I checked both ways.
"Huh. A good laugh would be worth a lot of money right about now, right, Sally?", Elisa asked me as she walked up the stairs, and I just nodded my head. We were now at the top of the castle, and we can see the entire city from here. We then heard growling, and Elisa and I looked each other subtly. Elisa stood against the wall with her gun out, and I stood in front of her to make sure that if it was a Gargoyle, I would use my magic.
"OK, let me see you. Nice and easy." Elisa said, warning the source of the sound, pointing her gun in the dark room, and then, we saw it. A blue Gargoyle, or I think it's a gargoyle as it growled at us, Elisa gasped, but she still aimed her gun at it. I was about to go over to get her behind me, when out of nowhere, this lavender Gargoyle grabbed Elisa's gun and destroyed it. Elisa was now scared.
Sally. Draven warned me, but before I could respond, Elisa accidentally bumped into me, and I found myself falling down the ledge. I could see the lavender gargoyle try to reach me, but it was no use.
"SALLY!" Elisa shouted as she saw me falling, and I screamed as I was falling rather quickly.