I cant' believe how fast I update this story. It's magic ^^ But I really like writing this story.

This chapter is a little bit shorter than the first one, but hey. . .I updated the story ^^

Disclaimer: I own absolutely nothing :(

Chapter 2:

Natsuki approached the unconscious human. She was glad, that she didn't have to deal with a screaming woman, because she hasn't seen a gargoyle in her whole life. But, what should she do now with her? She was hurt and a hospital was out of the question. If she showed up at a hospital, there would definitely break out a panic. So her only option was to find a hiding place and tend to her wounds. Further she prayed, that the woman would stay unconscious till sunset, so she could transform before facing her.

Natsuki carefully lifted the woman up, carrying her bridal-style. Then she spread her dark wings and flew into the night sky. The woman in her arms stirred slightly, but didn't wake up.

Luckily she found a small house in the woods near the beach. Hopefully they would be alone for the rest of the night. She didn't want someone walk in on them and call the police.

She carefully landed near the house and inspected the vicinity. The coast was clear. The main door was locked, but that was no problem. Within seconds the door was opened and she walked inside with the injured woman.

Finding a bed, she laid her down, covering her with a blanket, that would keep her warm. Then she looked for a first aid-kit and found it in the bathroom.

Coming back with everything she needed, she sat next to the sleeping woman and was faced with another difficulty.

She had to take of her clothes to properly take care of her wound. Sigh, you can't be serious.

Thinking about undressing the sleeping woman, Natsuki blushed furiously. She was thankful, that nobody was around to see her blushing face.

Ok Natsuki, stop thinking, just concentrate on saving her life. You desperately need her!

So Natsuki slowly pulled the blanket off of the unconscious woman and then unbuttoned the white blouse she was wearing. The blouse was stained with the woman's blood and was now almost completely red.

After a few minutes she was able to get her arms out of the blouse. The bleeding thankfully stopped, but the wound looked still bad. She lost a lot of blood.

Natsuki cleaned the wound carefully and looked, if the bullet was still inside. There was nothing, so she could concentrate on bandaging the injured shoulder. This task was difficult enough. The only positive aspect was, that the woman wasn't moving around. This made her work a lot easier.

Sigh, finally done. This was never one of my talents. I hope she survives the night. Don't want to wait another 100 years to find a relative.

Totally exhausted, Natsuki laid down on the couch near the bed, after she put back the first aid-kit, of course.

Within seconds she was asleep. The exhaustion finally catching up to her. Even if she didn't do that much, her body couldn't stay awake. And she felt save enough, that the woman would sleep through the night peacefully. Little did she know, that the brunette would wake up hours before sunrise. Causing a lot of trouble for Natsuki.

A few hours later:

Shizuru felt immediately alarmed, as her brain started slowly functioning again . She was not in the woods anymore. It felt warm, like a bed. Had Takeda found her and kidnapped her? She listen closely to any sound, but there were none. Was she alone in this room? Carefully she opened her eyes and looked around the small dark room.

Where am I?

Inspecting the room further, she found a window. It was dark outside. How many hours passed since I lost conscience? And am I really alone here?

She tried to lift her upper body, but she was still very weak and her shoulder hurt like it was on fire. So her first attempt failed. This didn't stop her from a second or third try.

Losing her strength, she was able to sit up after the fourth try. Panting heavily she held her shoulder to ease the pain, but that didn't help. It felt like the pain increased with each second.

I have to find my savior or my captor. I can't get unconscious again.

She looked around once again. This time she had a better position to observe the whole room. Now she was sure, that she was alone in here. But how long would it be this way? She didn't want to find out and so she silently walked across the room. Her eyes never stopping to scan the room, if somebody hid in the shadows.

Under a lot of pain she reached the front door. Her breathing got faster and faster with each passing minute. She didn't know, if she was able to walk long in this state, but to stay here was not an option.

Slowly opening the door, she faced something, she thought was a legend. A fairytale to scare small children. She knew immediately what was in front of her, because as a little child she loved to read fairytales about these creatures.

A gargoyle.

Shizuru stepped back, as the monster approached her. What should she do? There was nothing to use as a weapon.

In her panic, she stumbled backwards, losing her balance. But to her surprise, she didn't hit the hard floor. Something caught her arm.

Shizuru looked up and saw guarded green eyes watching her. What now? She knew, that her strength didn't match the one of this beast. If it wanted to eat her, there was nothing she could do.

But the monster let go of her arm and then it scooped Shizuru up bridal-style.

This got Shizuru struggling for her survival. But it was no use. The gargoyle held her in an iron grip. She was too weak to escape.

"Stop struggling or your wound opens up again."

This husky voice got her out of her panic mode and she looked up to gaze at the green eyed monster. Did it just talk to her? No, this was an animal after all and animals can't talk, can they?

The gargoyle placed her gently onto the bed and stepped back as to give her room to breathe and to cool down.

Shizuru trembled slightly, but she didn't want to show that she was frightened by this gargoyle. If you show a weakness, it would eat you immediately.

But Natsuki caught the scared look in the brunettes eyes and sighed. She didn't want the woman to be afraid of her. She needed her and therefore she would never hurt her. But how to tell her that. As she approached the trembling red-eyed woman, she saw her eyes widen slightly. So she stopped and tried another approach.

"I won't hurt you. Please. . . don't be afraid." She spoke gently, her voice deepening in the process. It was strange to talk to a human like she cared, but she knew that shouting wouldn't help her in this situation.

Did. . .did it just talk? Shizuru was confused.

On the other hand Natsuki was getting impatient. Her temper rising with each second. Why is she looking at me like that? Yeah, I'm a gargoyle. . .bear with it.

"Listen, I don't have all day and I'm really uncomfortable with you looking at me like that. So. . .uhm. . .could you please stop?"

Shizuru was taken aback by this request. Of course she was staring. There was a gargoyle, a talking gargoyle in front of her and she should stop looking at it? No way.

Then she saw something, that was even more unbelievable than a gargoyle.

Is it. . .no, it can't be. The gargoyle is blushing.

Gah, she's still looking at me . . .

Natsuki didn't know how long she could stand this treatment. It was getting on her nerves and the blush wasn't very helpful either.

"Gargoyle-san? May I ask a question?" Shizuru wasn't as afraid as a few minutes before. The blush easing her worries a lot.

The gargoyle met her eyes and answered.

"Don't call me that. It sounds stupid. My names Natsuki. So, what do you want to ask?"

A really nice name.

"I wanted to know, why am I here? What happened?"

Natsuki wasn't sure, if she should tell this woman the truth, but her eyes told her, that she wouldn't believe anything but that. So she explained the whole story, that she was resting at the beach, heard gunshots and rescued the bleeding woman. The detail about needing her help was left out. This was something she didn't need to know just yet

"I thought gargoyles became stone statues at day? Why were you able to walk around?" She didn't know why, but she got the feeling, that this question made the gargoyle look at her with a sad expression, but why. To her it was a normal question and she was very curious.

"Let's just say, that not all fairytales are true. And you were lucky, that I wasn't a stone statue that time, otherwise you wouldn't be sitting here right now."

"Yes, you're right. Thanks for rescuing me, Natsuki."

The sound of her name sent a pleasant chill down her spine. She gave the woman a small nod, unable to speak at this time.

Shizuru looked the gargoyle up and down. She never saw one and this was a chance you only get once.

The gargoyle saw the red eyes wander across her body, but didn't comment on that. She didn't know why, but the gaze of this woman didn't disturb her as much as others did throughout the years.

"What's your name?"

Shizuru looked into the dark green eyes once again. Did she catch me looking? Deciding against this option, she answered truthfully.

"I am Fujino Shizuru. Nice to meet you."

Natsuki gave another nod, because she was distracted by the small beats of sweat, that had formed on Shizuru's forehead.

I'm an idiot. She's still in pain and very weak and I try to talk her to death.

Slowly approaching the brunette again, Natsuki wanted to lay her down on the bed, but obviously Shizuru got the wrong impression and panicked again. As Natsuki got within reach she tripped her over, so that she landed face first on the bed.

Meanwhile Shizuru made a run for the front door. I figured, that I couldn't trust her. She's an animal after all.

Not looking back, she reached the door, only to be stopped by two arms encircling her waist from behind.

"Oh no, you don't."

Her panic winning over her rational thinking, she started struggling against the demon. But this didn't last long. A few seconds later her breath came in short pants and her strength was completely gone.

No, I don't want to die here.

She felt the creature move with her, until she was laid down once again on the soft bed, but this time she was covered with a blanket.

She looked confused at the gargoyle. She wondered why she was still alive. She had read, that gargoyles were monsters, feeding on human flesh.

"Stay there. . .please. I told you, that it's not my intention to hurt you."

"But why are you helping me? I don't understand that. I thought, that you would. . . "

"That I would eat you?" Natsuki laughed. "That's typical for humans to think that. But if I really wanted to eat you, I could have done that outside as you were unconscious, don't you think."

"But what guarantees me, that when I fall asleep you won't eat me then?"

Natsuki walked back to the couch and got something to help ease the woman's fears. It was her gun.

"Here, if you think I want to eat you. . . shoot." With this she turned around and sat on the couch.

This is getting difficult. Natsuki sighed and rubbed her forehead with her right hand.

Shizuru on the other hand was now utterly confused. The gargoyle just gave up a trump card she held against her. Now she was able to defend herself, if necessary.

She knew, that Natsuki would not eat her, so she made herself comfortable andsuccumbed to dreamland. Her eyes were very heavy and her body wanted nothing more then to sleep and regain the lost energy. So she granted this wish.

Natsuki followed her example short after. Not afraid to wake up and facing Shizuru's gun.

Now I'm reall tired. I think I can't write for a few months. . .

Just joking ^^ I will write till my fingers are bleeding.

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