Serenity's POV
For the past week, the gargoyles and I spent time looking for the two witnesses Goliath claimed could prove his innocence. I was pissed when Noah told me my Beloved of Night was arrested. Of course, it was pure bullshit. Not having my other half around was agony and even Eden noticed her father wasn't present.
Thankfully Puck kept her occupied when my parents couldn't. Also, my Beloved of Night didn't want us to break him out of jail and I respected this decision. But it didn't make things any easier and with every passing day my mood got worse. At that moment Hudson, Angela, and I landed on a rooftop to rest our wings.
I reverted to my human form and smoke came out of my nose. Seeing I was annoyed Angela placed a comforting hand on my shoulder.
"I know your on edge lass" Hudson stated.
"This whole situation sucks" I replied. "But I trust Goliath, I'm just worried if the Tribunal of Light might pull something"
"They would be foolish to do anything" Angela said hoping to soothe my restlessness.
"I hope your right sweetie because being apart from your father is pure agony"
Noah's POV
I made a gesture for Elisa to be quiet. We both hid behind a corner as we heard some guy threatening a homeless man.
That's one of the witnesses that jerk is threatening my dragon informed me.
And that creep is the robber no doubt
Elisa and I shared a look before the two of us decided to help the homeless chap. The supposed robber let the homeless man go and the poor bastard ran for it.
"Mind your own business" the cocky jerk sneered.
Elisa and I flashed our badges and our suspect drew out a laser gun. Elisa then used a roundhouse kick to send the weapon out of the suspect's hands. The idiot then tried to attack my mate but Elisa got out of the way and the fool fell into some trash.
I then noticed one of the idiot's flunkies and I quickly grabbed the new suspect before he could attack Elisa. But soon we were both outnumbered.
Serenity's POV
I landed in dragon form behind my brother and Elisa. Angela then managed to knock out one of the thugs who cornered them. The other thugs dropped their weapons and made a run for it knowing damn well messing with a dragon and two gargoyles was out of their league.
As Elisa arrested the supposed ring leader I nudged Noah with my snout. My twin gave my scales a reassuring pat and I hummed in response. No one messed with my brother period.
"Lousy gargoyles" the asshole sneered. This earned the bastard a loud roar in his face by yours truly.
Goliath's POV
I listened to Amy while I was being taken to the courtroom. She was doing her best to remain optimistic despite the circumstances. The two witnesses from the alley hadn't been found yet and I was no closer to getting my name cleared.
As I was brought into the courtroom several onlookers voiced their displeasure at my presence and it broke my heart. I didn't want humankind to despise our race and others of the supernatural. The judge brought order and she immediately had my respect.
The trial went on and the woman who was prosecuting me made her statement about the gun that had my claw marks on it from when I fought against the robber. Amy and I shared a look before I stood up. I addressed the judge and the jury that gargoyles were meant to protect our communities, and it wasn't in our nature to commit crimes. I spoke a few more words before sitting down again.
Sometime Later.
Still Goliath's POV
The door to my cell opened and Amy said we were expected back at the courthouse since a verdict had been reached.
"It would seem things aren't looking good"
"I believe you are innocent Goliath, know that"
"You are a good attorney Amy and I thank you for believing in me"
Soon I was handcuffed again and was being led to the van that would take me to the courthouse. However, a mob spotted us and I was hurried into the back of the van along with Amy before the doors were shut and locked.
Amy then screamed as something was slammed into the van. Then the van was being pushed and Amy fell to the floor. The van was then pushed even harder until it lay on its side and having enough I broke free of my chains and punched the roof hard enough it created a hole. I then made the hole larger using my claws and made my presence known outside. I gave the mob a roar which was followed by a glare before I looked down at Amy.
I gave her my hand and once she took it, I pulled her out and placed her onto my back before I opened my wings. I glided onto the jail's outer walls and started to climb up toward the roof. From below I recognized a voice.
"The robbery gang is part of that mob, they must be using the riot as cover to break their ringleader out of the jail"
"Noted but can we discuss on the ground somewhere?" Amy asked.
"My apologies we're almost to solid ground"
I managed to get to the roof and I had an idea. I asked Amy if I could use her tape recorder and while still confused she gladly handed it over.
Serenity's POV
The others landed and so did I. Once I was human again I rushed into Goliath's arms.
"I was so damn worried about you"
"I am alright my Warrior of Flame" Goliath reassured me before he kissed my forehead. "But I need to do something to clear my name"
"What do you want us to do lad?" Hudson questioned.
"Get Amy to the courthouse and do nothing, I will solve this on my own"
My Beloved of Night then looked at me.
"I will be freed soon my love just continue being patient"
I nodded and backed away as Goliath opened his wings and he took flight.
"Well dang first I meet the rest of you and a dragon shifter" the woman who no doubt was Amy added.
"We're a unique lot lass" Hudson responded. "You also have our gratitude for defending Goliath"
"Especially mine" I chimed in.
Amy smiled at us before Hudson took her into his arms. Angela then took me into hers and soon we were on our way to the courthouse.
