I'm back! So sorry. Been having writer's block with gargoyles lately. But inspiration has struck and I'm back to doing this. Please review and tell me what you think.

1000 years ago

Superstition and the sword ruled
It was a time of darkness
It was a world of fear
It was the age of Gargoyles!

Stone by day, warriors by night
We were betrayed by the humans we had sworn to protect
Frozen in stone by a magic spell
For 1000 years

Now here in Manhattan
The spell is broken,

And we live again!

Two nights after the incident in the Labyrinth, the gargoyles decided to introduce Sauda to Matt Bluestone. The introduction went smoothly and the she-goyle had a new friend. The next night, Sauda decided to explore on her own. Hudson definitely agreed to this. "She's a grown gargoyle. She doesn't need any of you to hold her hand." He had said when Brooklyn hesitated to agree.

Finally, with Brooklyn's permission, Sauda went out to explore the city. And the first place she went to was the castle everyone kept avoiding. Once she landed in the courtyard, she walked around, unaware that she was being watched.

When her senses picked up that she was being watched, she quickly turned and grabbed who was behind her and rammed them into the closest wall. With her eyes glowing, she growled, "I don't like being followed."

"I can tell, based on your peachy personality." Was the sarcastic response she got. He was some type of elf. And his white hair reached past his waist. "I've never seen you before. Let me guess. You're a distant cousin dropping by for a visit?"

Sauda decided that he was harmless enough to let go. Once out of her grasp, he was floating. "Who are you?"

"Puck. The Trickster." Was his answer. "And what is your name, if I may ask?"

"Sauda Atiena." Was her reply. "Are you an elf?"

"Of sorts." Puck answered. "But most think of me as a fairy."

"A fairy? Then you know magic?"

"Of course. No fairy alive can live without using magic. It's part of the package." He said. "Let me guess. You want to get rid of all the humans, too?"

Sauda gasped. "N-No, I don't want to get rid of any humans. I was just hoping you could teach me."

"And why should I? I'm sure there's nothing good in this for me." Puck said as he turned to go away.

"Actually, you could brag that you had a Daughter of Tatanya as your student." Sauda said with a smirk.

Puck froze and turned to face the gargoyle, his interest peaked. "You're a daughter of Tatanya?" To further brag, Sauda spread her wings wide to show the colors of the webbing. Puck smirked at this opportunity. To have one over Oberon like this was not something to pass up. "It would certainly be interesting to teach you." Puck teased. "Oh, why not?"

Sauda squealed in excitement. "Obrigada!" (1) She exclaimed. She then was quick to hug Puck, even though it made him uncomfortable.

"Alright, alright. Enough affection." He said as he pushed Sauda off of him. "I don't like my clothes wrinkled."

"Sorry." Sauda giggled. She was so happy, she felt as though she could sing like a siren. She was finally going to learn from her fairy heritage. "When do we start?"

"How about now?" Puck smirked.

Hours latet, Sauda was exhausted. How dod Puck expect her learn all of this in one night? First it was levitation spells, then invisibility incantations, and finally was the ability to transform. It was an impulsive defense. But it certainly wasn't easy to learn. Sunrise was minutes away when Sauda finally got it. And Puck challenged to change and remain human for a whole day.

Sauda concentrated hard and her wings were pulled into her back, her claws shortened and became five-digit hands, her feet became smaller and human. Her height was a dramatic change, as she shrunk at least a foot and a half. Her tail retreated under her skirt. Her horns were pulled into her skull and her ears rounded to a normal shape. Finally, her skin turned from its natural blue hue to a light tan.

"Very nice." Puck commented. "Let's hope you can hold it for a whole day." And with that, the trickster vanished.

Sauda then felt a heat on her back. Looking down, she saw her shadow. She turned and closed her eyes, enjoying the heat from the sun's rays. "So, this is was sunlight feels like." She saud to herself. She then realized she was still at the castle. How would she leave unnoticed?

She was quick to find a door that lead inside the castle. But Sauda got lost very quickly. "Who are you?" A female voice questioned. Sauda turned to find a woman with red hair a blue patch over her eye approaching her. "I asked a question." She said with slight impatience.

"I'm sorry. I was trying to locate a restoom, but I got lost. I'm new to this city and don't quite know my way around." Sauda lied.

The woman relaxed and gave a small smile. "That's understandable. I'll take you to the nearest batjroom and lead you out safely." She said.

"I truly appreciate this. My name is Sauda Atiena."

"Fox. Fox Xanatos."

1-Thank you!

To Be Continued...