We then arrived at land, and we saw a temple. "Now where could we be?", I asked in confusion as I didn't recognize the surroundings.
"I have no idea.", Elisa asked with a shrug. Bronx then started barking happily and then he ran off. "Bronx, wait!", Angela shouted in dismay as she ran after him.
"Why are you running?!", Lacey shouted with a groan. "Let's go after them.", I said with a gesture. We ran after the 3, and we made it to a village.
We saw Gargoyles wearing japanese outfits, and weird enough, the humans saw them, but they didn't scream or run off when they saw the Gargoyles.
"Draven, where are we? How come the people aren't scared of the Gargoyles?", I asked as Draven appeared besides us.
"We are in Japan, and this is a clan that lives peacefully with humans for generations.", Draven mused in surprise and thought.
"Whoa, Gargoyles who live in peace with humans.", Chris said with a amazed look. We then saw Bronx run up to a large green Gargoyle.
"Hello, where did you come from?", the green Gargoyle asked with a smile as Bronx licked his face. "He is with us.", Goliath called out softly as we came out from our hiding spots.
"I had given up hope of meeting other Gargoyles. Welcome to Ishimura, and I am Kai.", Kai said with another smile as he bowed respectfully.
"Yes, I have dreamed of seeing other Gargoyles besides my clan. I am Goliath.", Goliath smiled before he bowed in respect. Then all the people and Gargoyles started to walk over to us while Goliath introduced me and the others.
"Do humans and Gargoyles live here together?", Elisa asked in amazement. "Yes, for many generations as it's the best kept secret in Japan.", Kai said with a light chuckle. Kai then led us to the temple, and started telling us the history of the Ishimura Clan.
"Our clan has lived here for centuries. In old times, gargoyles fought alongside samurai. But when peace came over the land, our ancestors settled here in Ishimura to teach Bushido, the way of the warrior. We have no students now, but Bushido has given us a code of honor, and allowed us to live in peace with our neighbors throughout the years.", Kai explained warmly with wisdom.
"That's amazing.", I said in awe and wonder. "I am glad that you think so.", Kai smiled softly. "I'm glad you and your clan live in peace with the humans.", Goliath said with a smile, and then a pink Gargoyle who is called Sora came over to me.
"Is that your egg?", Sora asked in awe and admiration. "Yes, I and Goliath are expecting our first child.", I said with a loving smile as I caressed Dagian's egg softly.
"That's wonderful news. New life is always precious around here.", Sora smiled warmly. "Indeed. Japan always respect nature, as do our clan as well.", Kai nodded with a chuckle.
Kai and Sora led us outside, and we saw all the gargoyles on top of the roofs since dawn would be approaching. "Aren't you going to come?", Kai asked curiously.
"No, we don't need it.", I said with a shake of my head. Before they could ask, they turned to stone while Goliath and I along with the others turned back into our human forms.
"What is this?", Hiroshi asked in shock and awe. "Well, I know magic, and so, I granted my friends the gift to become humans during the day.", I said with a grin.
"That's amazing.", Hiroshi said with a warm chuckle. "Well, what should we do in the meantime?", Colin asked with a curious shrug.
"Let's take a tour around the village.", I said with a wide smile. "You all go. I will stay here.", Elisa said with a nod. We then left, and we went around the village.
We had visited restaurants, a park, and a garden. "Let's head back.", Chris said with a gesture. "Elisa will get worried.", Angela said, nodding in agreement.
We all walked back to the temple, and when we went inside, we saw all the people including Elisa on the ground knocked out.
"What happened?", I asked in confusion and worry. "I don't know.", Goliath said with a confused sigh. "Guys, look!" Angela said, pointing outside. We saw that Kai and his clan were gone!
"Kai and his clan's statues are gone!", Lacey said, looking horrified. "Someone must have taken them!", Chris said with a growl.
"Elisa, wake up.", I said as I leaned down to shake Elisa's shoulders. Elisa groaned a bit, and then she woke up.
"Sally, what's going...", Elisa said as she gasped in surprise when she looked around. "What happened to the Gargoyles?", Elisa asked in confusion and shock.
"That's what we like to know.", Goliath said with a growl. Hiroshi then led us to part of the temple where he had a computer.
"How could Taro be mixed up in this?", Hiroshi asked in shock and horror. "Hiroshi, easy. We have to find Taro.", Elisa reassured him softly.
"Elisa's right. If we find Taro..", I started, nodding. "Then we can find Kai and his clan.", Goliath finished for me with a grin.
"Our computer has access to many public records.", Hiroshi said with a nod. "According to this, Taro bought a big piece of land east of here. I know that place as there's been construction of a large dome.", Hiroshi said softly.
"But why would he bring Kai and his clan there?", Colin asked in confusion and wonder. "Good question. Can you get us a car?", Elisa asked with a smirk.
We then started going in the direction on where that place might be, then as sunset approached, we had to get out of the car, and changed to our Gargoyle forms. We then glided off, with Elisa and Hiroshi in the car following along below.
"Wait, stop.", I said quickly. "What is it?", Goliath asked, and I pointed down to see reporters. "How are we going to get past them?", Chris asked with a groan.
"Leave it to me.", I grinned, and I then used a spell to freeze them in place. "Way to go, Sally!", Lacey said with a laugh.
I smirked as we flew down to the ground, and met up with Elisa and Hiroshi. "You froze them, Sally! Good work!", Elisa said with a wink.
"No prob.", I said with a chuckle. I then used my energy beam to open a hole in the wall, and we saw some cannons firing at the Gargoyles.
"We will meet up ahead as we have to help them.", Goliath said quickly. Chris took out his bow and arrows, and I then used a spell to make the arrows metal.
"Thanks, Sally.", Chris said, giving me a grateful nod. "We will head to the control room.", Elisa said with a grin with Hiroshi following her.
"Be careful.", I called out. "Sally, you stay here.", Goliath said with a stern look. "Okay.", I said softly, and then everyone went their own ways.
I saw Chris launch an arrow at the cannon and it exploded. I then saw another cannon try to fire at Chris, and I then launched a energy beam at the cannon, destroying it.
I then heard a shout of pain, and I knew it was Goliath. I came out from my hiding spot to see Goliath on the floor injured, and I gasped in horror as I ran over to him.
"Goliath!", I screamed out in worry. "It's okay, my love. It's only my wing.", Goliath rumbled lowly. The rest of Kai's clan were here, and so were Elisa and Hiroshi. I saw Taro wearing some sort of armor.
"Well, well, looks like I got more additions.", Taro chuckled lowly. I'll handle this bastard, Sally. Draven said with a snarl.
Give him what he deserves. I said with a growl, and then a bright light of blue appeared behind Taro. "Who are you?", Taro asked in shock and fear.
"I am Draven.", Draven said with a growl. "Draven!?", I heard Kai and his clan say in shock. Taro tried to electrocute Draven, but it didn't work as he was a spirit.
"Go to sleep, Taro.", Draven said lowly as he placed his hand on Taro's head, and used a spell to put him to sleep. "Alright, Draven!", Colin shouted with a whoop of joy. Draven smiled softly.
"So you really do exist?", Kai asked in awe and shock. "Yes, I do. But I am simply a powerful spirit.", Draven drawled warmly.
"It's an honor to meet you.", Sora said with a smile as the Ishimura clan bowed respectfully, and I saw Draven looking annoyed.
"Please don't do that. Friends and family doesn't have to bow before me, and you are friends.", Draven demanded softly.
"Now, what are we going to do?", Hiroshi asked softly in confusion. "Before you all leave, I have something to give you.", Draven said with a smile.
"What is it?", Kai asked curiously. "I'm going to grant you the gift to become humans during the day.", Draven said with a nod.
"That's such a wonderful gift. That would give us all the time to teach Bushido to young generations. Please bless us, Draven.", Kai nodded with a approving gesture.
Draven then chanted a spell, and it hit all the Gargoyles. "Let's go before the spell on the reporters I cast wears off.", I said with a gesture.
We all then left, and before the reportes woke up from their frozen sleep, I also used a spell on Taro, so when they would see him, they would arrest him.
It was now dawn, and we all were back on the boat. We turned around to say goodbye to everyone. Kai and his clan were now humans, and Hiroshi was with them as well.
"Starting today, we will renew our study of Bushido, and our covenant with the Gargoyles.", Hiroshi smiled as he waved goodbye, and the others waved goodbye as well.
"At least it's possible for Gargoyles to trust some humans.", I said with a grin. "May not be much, but it's a start.", Goliath said with a light chuckle as he steered the boat.
"It was amazing to see how Gargoyles live in peace with humans.", Angela said with a grin. "I just hope it would be like that with every other Gargoyle, and humans.", Goliath said softly, and I knew that he was talking about Blaze.
"Thinking about Blaze again?", Angela asked gently with a pensive look. "Alas, yes. I miss him so. I know we met him back in Paris, but it still feels lonely without him.", Goliath sighed heavily.
"Goliath, you knew that Blaze can tell when a human is bad or good.", I said with a look at him. "Don't forget that Blaze will have a hard time to trust somebody, especially if they betray him.", Elisa said with a frown.
"That is true.", I said, nodding in agreement. "I wish Little Shadow can see that. Not all humans are not bad.", Colin said with a thoughtful sigh.
"Most humans are good from what we have seen.", Chris said, nodding in agreement. "Only a few of them are bad.", Lacey said with a shrug.
"I have to agree with that.", Angela sighed lightly. "I wonder when we will see him again?", Elisa said, looking hopeful with anxiety.
"Soon, I hope.", Lacey said, giving her a reassuring grin. "I wish there was a way we could convince him to join Goliath's clan, but he always likes to go on his own." Elisa said with a sigh.
"Why?", Colin asked curiously, looking slightly intrigued. "I think at first, it was for the adventure, but then the Hunters took over, so he must thought that he has to go off on his own to protect us.", Goliath mused out in thought.
"What do you mean?", Angela asked in confusion. "Since Blaze was alone for many years until he went back into a stone sleep in 1984, it has affected him.", I said softly.
"Oh, so you want him to know that he isn't alone. He got family and friends, but he doesn't realize that.", Angela realized quickly with a look of understanding.
"Blaze deserves to be with us, not out there endangering himself even if I know that he's taking care of himself, that doesn't mean that I worry for him.", Goliath nodded with a sad look.
I sighed heavily as we were back in the misty ocean, wondering where Avalon would take us next, hoping that this next place, we could see Blaze there.