Serenity's POV
The sun would be setting soon and I very much needed to hunt. Mom was at the apartment watching Eden while I soared the New York City skies looking for potential prey. As I flew above Central Park a buck caught my eye. The poor thing looked old and appeared to be dying.
It wasn't long until I landed on all fours and I eyed the buck. Even though he was old I could still get hurt by his antlers if they hit the vulnerable areas on my body. The deer and I gazed at one another before the herbivore emitted a sigh and passed away. I burned the buck with my dragon fire and I waited as the meat cooked.
Due to me still nursing Eden, I needed as much meat as my body could take. I ended up stripping the buck to the bone and I drank some water before I took to the skies again. I wanted to take a shower before heading to the Eyrie. Smelling like blood and fire from a hunt wasn't ideal.
Halfway home I heard something behind me. I turned my head and swore in my mind because a Tribunal chopper was following me.
Shit!
Immediately I turned my body away from the direction of my apartment and led the Tribunal idiots on a chase. I couldn't risk having my mother or daughter harmed. The thought of my child being touched by those cruel bastards made me angry. I flew slower than usual due to my full stomach. And destroying the chopper with my dragon fire was out of the question.
Something sharp suddenly pierced the soft area on my neck and immediately I felt some kind of drug taking effect. I turned my body into a nosedive and landed quickly before reverting to my human form. The tranquilizer fell to the ground and I ran so I could find a place to hide. However, my next few steps sealed my fate and I succumbed to darkness.
Nightfall
Demona's POV
I was stretching my wings as usual before I saw a Tribunal helicopter. I quickly found a place to hide and watched what was going on with the deranged hunters. My eyes went wide as I saw Serenity unconscious on the ground. A hiss escaped my mouth as a Tribunal took hold of Goliath's mate and threw the dragon shifter over his or her shoulder.
I then remembered something and while the Tribunal fools were distracted I glided to the helicopter and placed a tracer on it. I had to flee before being discovered and the next task was to alert Goliath. But then I remembered the young hatchling that Serenity gave birth to. There was a good chance the hunters knew where Goliath's mate lived and that put the child in danger.
Arwen's POV
I was beginning to wonder where my daughter was. She said she would be returning here to have a shower before taking Eden to the Eyrie. Something wasn't right and now I was starting to worry. I was about to call Tobias when I heard a tapping from outside. Outside stood a gargoyle but it wasn't one I recognized but I knew it was Demona.
Immediately my maternal instincts kicked in and I was about to find something to use as a weapon but it was the dragon who landed next to Demona that had me stop. I brought my granddaughter closer to me before I cautiously went outside. Ezekiel returned to his human form.
"Oh thank god you and the child are okay Arwen" Ezekiel greeted.
"What is going on?" I demanded not keeping my eyes off of Demona.
"I saw Serenity being taken by the Tribunal of Light" Demona answered.
Ezekiel was quick to grab me because I almost lost my footing. Too many emotions ran through me at once.
"Has Goliath's clan been notified?"
"I gave David Xanatos a call, it won't be long until Serenity's mate knows, and our clan already is trying to find Serenity" Ezekiel explained.
"I threw a tracer onto the helicopter that took your daughter" Demona added. That got me to look at her. "And I see the mistrust in your eyes which I understand but Serenity saved my life along with my mate's, so for that I am grateful"
The female gargoyle then eyed my granddaughter. Instead of hostility Demona's eyes softened. Eden was in her gargoyle form and she eyed Demona back in curiosity.
"Guard that child with your life" Demona spoke finally.
"Oh I intend to, just find my daughter"
"We will Arwen I promise" Ezekiel vowed as he placed a hand on my shoulder.
Goliath's POV
"Something isn't right" I announced to my clan members. "Serenity should have been here by now"
"Aye I agree"
"Hey, you guys don't know where Serenity is either?"
Michelle and Hannah stopped to catch their breath. They both must have hurried up to the Eyrie.
"No Firebird we don't" Brooklyn responded to his mate.
"Goliath"
Xanatos walked briskly towards us and I knew whatever he was about to say was serious.
"Serenity has been kidnapped by the Tribunal"
I roared at hearing this as did the rest of my clan. Michelle and her sister swore. I slammed my fists into the stone causing it to break.
"How long ago was she taken? What about Eden?"
"Eden is safe with Arwen and Tobias, Serenity was taken not long after sunset, it was Demona who saw her being kidnapped"
That got me to widen my eyes.
"Where is my mother now?" Angela questioned now worried.
"I'm afraid I don't know Angela, my best guess is she helping Ezekiel look where Serenity is being kept"
The human male then took out a mobile device I recognized as a tracker.
"Demona placed a tracer on the helicopter that took Serenity and we have the location"
"I never expected Demona to help Serenity" I heard Lexington say.
I thanked Xanatos before taking the tracker from him. Within my mind, I prayed my Warrior of Flame was alright.
Just hold on my love I will find you soon
Serenity's POV
I woke to a god-awful headache and thirst. It took me a few minutes to remember I had been drugged and a snarl escaped my lips. The f**king Tribunal kidnapped me!
My arms and legs were chained so I wasn't going anywhere and I was in a simple cell.
"I was wondering when you would wake child" a familiar voice spoke out.
I turned to see my grandfather lounging in a chair close by. I snarled again and Tywin Corvus smirked as I tried to break free from my chains. The human male then stood up and tossed something in my direction. I caught it and saw it was a water bottle. As I undid the cap my eyes never left my captor.
"You're a feisty young dragon, my dear, I wasn't sure if the drug we used on you would work"
"Why would you care? You want my kind dead along with other supernatural beings"
"For now you're valuable alive"
I shot him a WTF look until it dawned on me. He was going to lure Goliath and the clan here.
"You can free yourself you know, just tell me where the gargoyles are"
"Go to hell" I spat.
My grandfather narrowed his eyes.
"Then child you'll be kept here until your precious clan is dead and whatever your hiding meets the same fate"
Upon hearing him threaten my daughter I was on my feet and the water bottle fell to the floor. The next thing I knew electricity surged through me and it hurt like a bitch.
"Sooner or later you'll tell me the location of your clan child"
"I never will no matter how much pain you inflict on me"
I then screamed as another round of electricity hit me and this time I fell onto the floor. As Tywin left my cell I felt tears slide down my face.
Please find me soon Goliath I need you
Don't worry guys Serenity will be okay. It was just time for her to cross paths with Tywin again. Demona will play an important role in the next chapter. Also credit again goes to Marsmiko for suggesting Demona meeting Eden.
