It has been awhile since Ash accidentally teleported himself to New York & meeting Elisa & the gargoyles as well as seeing the city. But however he still feels guilty about being away from his mother. He thought some rest would help him recover, but every time he sleeps the nightmare returns until a light approaches like something very warm came to him.

It was Elisa as she places her hand on to his face while shaking him.

Elisa: Wake up Ash.

Ash: Huh? Wha- what happened?

Elisa: It's time to get dress.

Ash: For what?

Elisa: For Thanksgiving of course. Also Goliath & the others will be joining us soon.

Ash: It's today? But where are we going Elisa?

Elisa: At my family's house of course. They'll love to meet you.

Ash: I'm not sure about this Elisa.

Elisa: Don't worry, everything will be fine. Now get change, we'll be leaving soon. Ok?

Ash: All Right.

After getting change the two humans waited for the gargoyles to arrive. The gargoyles came to Elisa's house with cloths

Brooklyn is wearing brown pants, & a green button shirt.

Broadway is wearing blue pants & red vest.

Lexington is wearing small gray pants & a small purple suit.

Hudson is wearing brown button shirt & light gray pants.

Angela is wearing a white sleeves dress with blue jeans

Goliath is wearing a black vest along with white pants & Bronx has a white (animal) shirt (Hey even a beast needs to dress nicely like the beast himself).

Elisa is wearing a brown dress as well as brown jeans

For last is Ash wearing a yellow button vest with a blue sweater & black pants (cloths based on the ones I'm wearing for my thanksgiving party).

Everyone was all set except for Ash who turned away. As he walks away from them to the roof. Goliath spots him heading up there as the others notice it too as they go after him but Goliath volunteered himself.

Goliath: I will check on him. Besides I owe him an apology for what happened.

He heads to the glass window on the roof & sees Ash sitting down near the end of the roof. He walks up to the boy & sits next to him as he places his hand on ash's shoulder.

Goliath: What is the matter?

Ash: It's nothing. Nothing at all

Goliath: There is something bothering you. Was it because of what happened? If it is then i am very sorry & i take fully responsible for it

Ash: No. It has nothing to do with it at all. I'm ok with your apology through. But that's not it.

Goliath: Then tell me the truth. What is troubling you?

The native boy took a deep breath to speak of his problem.

Ash: It's my mother. I miss her ok? And it's my all fault. If I hadn't found that item I would've never have came here in the first place.

Goliath looked at his sad face with tears coming out his eyes. He placed his hand onto his face.

Goliath: Do not cry my friend. I know what it's like. Because I went through the same thing as you.

Ash: Really? You have? When did it happen? A 1000 yrs ago?

Goliath: That is for another time. Right now let us celebrate. And one more thing. Do this for your mother even if she's not here. But she will always be in your heart, no matter where she is.

Ash: I guess you're right. But this isn't the first time I've done a holiday without her.

Goliath: Have you?

Ash nodded

Goliath: I see. But I know that your mother wouldn't want to look at you like this. She would want you to be happy no matter how hard this. But I promise you we will send you home.

Ash felt the joy within his heart knowing that he may one day be reunited with his mother. As they got up Ash hugged Goliath with a smile as he cries happily.

Goliath was shocked at first from this but smiled as he hugged back as he smiled too. But he had a warm feeling in his heart, like seeing Ash to become the son he never had & the same for Ash with Goliath as the father. But only time will tell as their relationship grows closer than ever as well as becoming fond to each other. Until the very end.

They spoke one last thought in their heads to each other.

Thank you, Goliath. Ash voiced in his mind

I will always stand by you, my friend. Goliath voiced as well.

Unknown to them, the others watch them hug as they smile knowing that those two will soon become Father & Son(not yet though).

Vertical Horizon:Echo

"[Chorus:]
Echo, echo...
We come, we go-woah
No I don't want to be just another
Echo, echo...
Everywhere I go
There's something I really need
Everyone I know
Is someone I want to be
Even though
I don't really know me
I better pick it up
Before I let it slip away
I better stick it out
Before I take another day
Hand to mouth
And every single word I say fades out
[Chorus]
Can I open up your eyes?
Only when the clouds break?
Can I feel alive?
Even though the world shakes
Every night,
You're my quiet satellite
Can I hold you close?
Until we're out of focus
And everything I know
I don't even notice
When it all falls through
I'm here and I hear you
[Chorus]
Do you hear me?
Do you hear me?
Cause I need to, just to reach you
Can you hear me?
Come in clearly
Am I hollow?
Just an echo
[Chorus]"

Everyone arrives at the Maza & Elisa's family greets them but were surprised to meet Ash for the first time. Elisa explains everything about him as Goliath shows them the phoenix gate from his pocket. They seem amazed about weren't to sure until ash says he's not from their world as he glowed his hands giving them proof. Ash even said this isn't his first holiday without his mother. The maza showed sad faces but change them with smiles as they told him that love is about growing closer but also about letting go. He wondered of it as it brought him the memories he had with his mother every time he sets off on a new journey. Knowing that she will always be there for him until the end of his journey.

A/N: Ash mention it isn't his first holiday without his mother because it was during his 5 year journey & it's credit belongs to Oathkeeper0317. I want to thank him for this. He is gifted writer. Also if you know his stories give him a thumbs up & help him gain new ideas for his unfinished stories. He could use all the help he can get.