Goliath and Elisa sat on the ledge of the high tower. After Hudson outburst left them, for lack of the better term confused, Elisa decided it was best to leave Hudson be, for the time being. Although, Goliath was in-differed with this, he agreed. Goliath glance over at Elisa. He could tell by the way she was staring into the city she felt guilty about what happened.

'The look in her eyes says it all.' Goliath knew he had to say something.

"Elisa—"

"It's all my fault, Goliath." Elisa uttered. "If I hadn't pressured Hudson into teaching me how to sword fight, maybe…maybe I wouldn't have brought up bad memories for him."

"Elisa," He place his talons on her shoulder, "This wasn't your fault. To be honest, I completely forgot about Alana."

"What happen to her?" She asked.

"It happened when I was just a hatchling. I don't remember too much but I do know that she died in battle. After that day Hudson changed."

"Changed? How?"

"When Alana died it was if a part of him died with her. He lost himself for a while."

"I can only imagine what Hudson must have felt. Knowing the person that you love is gone, the pain of never seeing them, holding them it's…. unbearable." Elisa gaze into Goliath's eyes when she said the last part. Goliath, too gaze into her eyes, understanding what Elisa was implying.

'If I ever lost Elisa, a part of me would die, too.' He pulled Elisa closer, wanting to feel her presence. Elisa was taken back by his actions but welcome it none the less. She understood why he did it.

'If something happened to Goliath, a part of me would never recover.' Elisa pulled away and look into her his eyes seriously once more.

"Elisa, what's—"

"Goliath, I need to ask you something and I want you to give me an honest answer."

"Alright."

Elisa took a breath, "When you thought that Demona died along with the rest of the clan did you feel….a part of you die that night?"

Goliath didn't answer right away, which made Elisa nervous. Goliath didn't know how to. He gave it a thought before finally speaking.

"When Hudson and I…. awoken that night, and rush back to the castle I was devastated and heartbroken at the sight before me. Seeing the crumbled pieces of my brothers and sisters a piece of me died that night. But when I thought Demona had perished I did die on the inside. She was, at the time my angel of the night."

Elisa wince inward when he said that, but she had to hear him out, "When we awoken here in this time and learn that Demona was still alive, I was happy. Though that happiness was nothing more than a false dream."

"What do you mean?"

"I knew deep down Demona was different, but I wanted to live in the past and have the happiness we had before that tragic night."

"I'm sorry." Elisa place her hand on his.

Goliath smiled sadly at her gesture, "There's nothing to be sorry about. As I said I knew Demona was different, even before the tragic event I knew. He hatred of humans were visible but I choice to ignore it. Even the princess of the castle wasn't too fond of my clan. Even now, I fear that when the day comes when our existence becomes exposed to the world how will the humans react. Will they accept us, and live in peace or see us as nothing, and be hunted like wild creatures?"

Goliath gently squeezes Elisa's hand, "All I ever I wanted is for us to live in harmony. In the castle, though some humans weren't too fond of us we were able to live in peace together. It is something I want for us here but….that is nothing more than a foolish dream. Now, the more I think about it, even back then it was nothing more than a foolish dream."

"I don't think it's foolish. Many people dream of having everyone live in a world of love and peace. I know I do."

"You do?" He questioned.

"Yes, I do. And now that you guys live here well, that dream just became a little bigger. I want you guys to be accepted into this world and prove to everyone you guys aren't nothing. And who knows maybe one day Demona will see the light of things."

"Though, I wish for that day to come I doubt it would happen anytime soon. Knowing her and how she is, Demona's demeanor all she sees in humans is… nothing."

Goliath gaze into Elisa's eyes, holding her hand close to his heart, "But I don't think that about humans, especially towards you, Elisa. You aren't nothing. You are something, truly something to the clan…to me. Your kind, loving, caring and never fear anything different. You're one of a kind and I will fight with you until the end."

"I feel the same way, Goliath. I don't see you as nothing or a wild creature. I see the beauty inside everyone, especially you. Never forget, you'll never be alone, and I hope one day people will see you the way I see you. Until that day comes, I'll fight beside you." They stared at each other in silence. They stared to move closer, making the gaps between them small. As they the gap became smaller and smaller they closed their eyes as they lips touch in a tender kiss. The kiss was as beautiful as they imagine it would. They slowly pulled away and lean against each other's foreheads.

"That was nice." Elisa said blushing a bit.

"Yes, it was." Goliath couldn't agree more.

"Aye, that was beautiful to witness." Goliath and Elisa pull back and turn to see Hudson looking at them, with a grin on his face. They both got off from the ledge.

"Hudson, how long have you been standing there?" Elisa asked a little embarrassed being caught.

"Long enough, lass. I heard the beautiful talk ye two shared. I didn't want to interrupt ye especially during your intimate moment." His grin grew bigger when she said that.

Elisa sheeply grin but it quickly disappear, "Hudson, I'm sorry."

"For what, lass?"

"I'm sorry for making you teach me how to sword fight. If I would have known it would bring bad memories to, I won't have asked."

"I, too, must apologize, my friend." Goliath said. "My actions tonight is inexcusable. I didn't mean to mess up your training tonight. My fear of Elisa getting hurt got the best of me. And when you spoke about Alana…."

Hudson held up his hand, "Aye, there is nothing to apologize for. I should the one to apologize for my actions tonight. I didn't mean to…upset ye in any way."

"You didn't." Elisa said, "But there is something I would like to ask you Hudson."

"What is it?"

"How did Alana make you feel?"

Hudson was a bit stun by the question but happily smile, "Alana made me feel like I was everything to her." Goliath and Elisa smile as well.

"I can clearly see now, how much you care for each other and I have a proposition for ye two."

"What is it, my friend?" Goliath ask.

"How would ye two like to train together? Elisa's practically a master at the sword and having you Goliath train with her can help improve your skills and understand each other's movements. What do you say?"

Goliath and Elisa look at each other for a sec before deciding, "I think it's a great idea."

Hudson was happy with the answer, "Wonderful, I have so many ideas for training. Tis going to be a lot of fun…. well for me anyways." They couldn't help but laugh. No matter what training brings them they will face it together.

The End