Manhattan, New York. 1993 A.D
At the 23rd precinct, Detective Athena Wyvern is sitting at her desk and on the phone talking when fellow Detective Elisa Maza walks up to her. Athena was playing with her necklace as she talked on the phone. The silver chained necklace was attached to a silver coin with the bust of the Greek Goddess Athena on it. Athena had the coin since she was a baby and had it fashioned into a necklace a few centuries ago.
Athena notices Elisa, "Yeah, I should be home around eight at the latest. Love you too," She hangs up, "What's up?"
"Oh, nothing," Elisa answered with a cheeky smile on her face.
"What's with the smile, Elisa?"
"It's just that you and Jason have been dating since our fourth year after graduating from the academy, which was almost five years ago, and he still hasn't asked you to marry him."
"We're taking things slow and I'm fine with it, besides we got our whole lives ahead of us," She explained.
"That's sweet," Elisa said, "Oh, just to let you know that some of the other detectives have started a pool on when Jason will propose to you."
"What?" Athena questioned.
"Yeah, and I heard that some of the uniforms have joined. And the chief told me she wants to speak with you," Elisa told her.
"Thanks, Elisa," Athena got up from her seat and made the short walk over to Captain Chavez's office, and knocked on the door.
"Come in."
Athena opened the door and saw two other men one was tanned with dark brunette hair and the other was blonde with glasses," You wanted to see me, Captain."
"Yes, this is David Xanatos and his assistant Owen Burnett," Chavez introduced, "Xanatos said that he has something he wanted to discuss with you. I'll leave you to discuss it." She got up from her seat and left the room.
"Oh, what is it?" Athena asked Xanatos.
"Perhaps we can discuss this somewhere more private considering its private information," He explained.
"Why?"
"Because it's information concerning your family back in Scotland."
Athena's demeanor changed and she subconsciously touched the scar on her cheek that she had gotten the night before the massacre, "I know where we can discuss this. Follow me."
The three walked out of the office and walk into the broom closet. Athena shuts the door behind her and pulls down a hinged staircase. They climbed up the staircase that led up to the clock tower that was above the precinct.
"Alright, now that we have some privacy. How do you know about my family?" Athena asked.
"Owen, if you please," Xanatos said, Owen then pulled out a familiar old book from his briefcase and handed it to Xanatos.
"This is how," He showed her the book and her eyes widened when she saw that it is Grimorum Arcanorum, "The Magus wrote down what had happened to you and your family."
"How did you find me?"
"Finding you was difficult, well almost," Xanatos pulled a folder from the briefcase and gave it to Athena. When she pulled out the contents of the folder she saw that they are historical photos of her from different times; her and other soldiers posing for a picture after winning a battle in both world wars, her at the Eiffel Tower when it was first opened, her marching with Dr. King and his followers for civil rights, her and the Untouchables in 1930, and the last two were clippings from newspapers and in it, she was standing with several nurses outside the steps of a hospital holding infants and next to her was nurse Jean Ward in 1950, in the second one she was in the physical therapy room assisting nurse Elisabeth Kenny with a polio patient in 1939.
"It's not exactly difficult finding someone when they're at the scene at some of the most historical events in history, especially if pictures were taken," He told her, "The Magus also wrote that you made a vow to dedicate your immortal life to help others, that helped in finding you."
"Why are you here, Xanatos?" Athena asked as she looked up from the photos.
"Because I want to help free your family from the curse."
"And how exactly do you propose to do that?"
"Simple, I'll destruct the castle and rebuild it on top of my building here in New York, and then they'll be free," He explained.
"But why did you tell me?" Athena asked, "You could have done all of it without telling me, I don't own the castle or the land that it's on, why tell me?"
"Because after a thousand years you deserve to be with your family, and I didn't want to begin without your permission."
"Thank you, Xanatos," She said.
"You're welcome."
"When will you begin?" Athena asked.
"At the end of the week. You are more than welcome to join if you like?" He offered.
"Thank you, Xanatos. Guess he was right after all," She said.
"Who was?" Xanatos asked.
"A few centuries back I asked a friend who could see the future if my family will ever be free and he answered very cryptically he said that a man who had fought my father will set them free. At first, I didn't know what he meant, but now I do. Your name is David and my father's name is Goliath. He was referring to the biblical tale of David and Goliath. Now, after so many centuries Mr. Xanatos I'm ready to be with my family."
"I'm glad," He smiled, "I'll send you a car at the station on Friday and it will take you to my building, and we'll be off to Scotland."
"Thank you, Xanatos," Athena said.
"You're welcome."
Keeping true to his word a car was sent for Athena on Friday after her shift and was taken to his building. She was meant by his assistant, Owen, in the lobby.
"Glad that you were able to join us today, Detective Wyvern. Mr. Xanatos sent me to escort you upstairs. Please, follow me," Owen said.
Athena followed him to the elevators and when they entered one, he pushed the button that took them to the top floor. When they reached the top floor and the elevator doors opened, Athena took a moment to admire the view of Manhattan.
"Enjoying the view?" Xanatos asked, breaking her from the trance she was in.
"You can see all of Manhattan from here," She replied, "I can't wait for my family to see it."
"Then let's not let them wait a moment more," He said before leading her to the helicopter. Once everyone was, they took off and headed to Castle Wyvern. When they arrived and landed near the castle, they saw that it was in ruins. Xanatos admires it and follows Athena to where her father is sleeping.
"Magnificent," Xanatos says, "Make the offer now, Owen. This instant."
"May l say one last time, Mr. Xanatos, that the costs of this venture will be astronomical," Owen reminded him.
"Start hiring crews. l want to begin as soon as possible."
"It may prove difficult to find the necessary manpower. This castle has a bad reputation. The locals consider it haunted," He informed him.
"You know the answer to that, Owen. Pay a man enough and he'll walk barefoot into hell," Xanatos smirked before turning to Athena, who is staring out into the distance, "It must be hard to see your family like this after so long."
"No, not really," She told him, "Every year on the anniversary I come here to pay my respects to those of my family who were murdered that day and to visit those trapped in stone but now with your help, my family will live again. I don't know how I can ever thank you."
"Seeing you being reunited with your family is more than enough," Xanatos said.
"The crew will be arriving shortly, Mr. Xanatos," Owen informed.
After the work crews show up, they converge on the castle and begin to disassemble it. The Gargoyles are carefully packed away in padded boxes. Barges and helicopters ferry off large pieces of the castle.
After a year, the castle sits atop the tower fully reconstructed and restored to its former glory. Above the skyline of New York City, Xanatos flies to his headquarters in his private helicopter. The chopper rises above the clouds near a massive skyscraper. The clouds part to reveal the castle perched on top of the tower. The helicopter lands in the castle courtyard as the sun begins to set. Xanatos walks to the top of the tower and stands next to Goliath.
"Don't disappoint me," He said to the statue.
The clouds in the sky pass by beneath the castle. The sunsets and a storm brew. It begins to rain. The stone cracks and Goliath free himself from his long slumber. He stretches and lets out a mighty roar. On their perches below, the other gargoyles awaken as well. Goliath flies down to them, and they have a joyful reunion.
"Yes. We're awake. We're alive! We're together again," Goliath said with joy and a smile on his face.
The reunion is cut short when they notice where they are. They see the New York skyline and are awestruck. Xanatos walks up to them and is greeted by a growl from the blue dog-like gargoyle.
"You are the one called Goliath?" He asked.
"Yes," Goliath answers.
"Excellent," Xanatos smiles.
The Gargoyles then follow Xanatos inside the castle to the Great Hall.
"How long has it been?" Goliath asked.
"This may be a shock. A thousand years have gone by since the spell was cast," Xanatos answered, "l learned about the castle and you six from an ancient book that recently came into my possession. The Magus who cursed you wrote the whole story down in there. Now. I'm sure you have questions."
"How did you break the spell?" The Elder gargoyle asked.
"It was designed to end when the castle rose above the clouds."
"The eggs in the rookery?" The Green gargoyle asked.
"Gone, I'm afraid. You are the last of your kind."
"Why have you done all this?" Goliath asked.
"I was fascinated by the Magus' story. l wanted to see if it was true. And, I thought someone you know deserves to be with her family again," Xanatos said before looking in the direction of the small archway, and Athena stepped into the light. Her family gasped at her in joy and surprise, and the blue dog-like gargoyle runs to her and knocked her to the ground, and licked her face. The gargoyles rushed over to her and helped her up before giving her a long-overdue hug.
"I've missed you all so much," She said.
"How are you alive, lass?" The Elder gargoyle asked.
"It was the Magus. The spell that he cast on me that night gave me immortality," Athena answered.
The hug broke when Goliath stood in front of her with eyes filled with joy before picking her up in a hug.
"I have missed you, my daughter. Now, we are all together again," Goliath said as he placed her back on the ground, "Thank you for this Xanatos."
The reunion was cut short by the sound of a helicopter from outside.
"I'm not expecting anyone. You'll be safer if you stay here," Xanatos then goes off to investigate.
They all look at each over before following Xanatos and see for themselves. Outside, a helicopter rises above the battlements and drops off several commandos. They disperse, surround Xanatos, and raise their weapons. The gargoyles and Athena watch from the shadows of the archway.
"What's going on? Who are these people?" The Red gargoyle asked.
"They're attacking the castle, that's all we need to know," The Elder gargoyle said with his eyes glowing.
The Gargoyles emerge from the shadows with their eyes glowing, roaring, and attacking. Goliath swung his tail and tripped one of the commandos. The commando regained his footing and ran into Goliath, knocking him to the ground. The commando picked up his gun and aimed it at Goliath when Xanatos came to Goliath's aid, knocked the gun out of his hands, and tossed him over his shoulder.
Xanatos went to reach for the gun when another commando placed their foot on it. The blue gargoyle growled at the commando and was ready to fight.
"Nice mask," The Commando said before taking out a knife and swinging it at the Blue gargoyle, who fell on his back. The Commando charged at him, but Athena caught him by the arm and threw him back.
The Commando regained his footing and saw the Elder gargoyle in front of him. He shot some type of device that electrocuted the Elder gargoyle.
The Red gargoyle flew down to aid the Elder gargoyle, " Leave him alone!" He roared as he threw the Commando to the wall.
The others rushed to help the Elder gargoyle up when the Commando regained his footing and pulled the pin of a grenade. The Green gargoyle caught it before tossing it aside. Athena's eyes widen, she acted fast and created a shield around them before it exploded
A moment later, Athena lowered the shield and fell to her knees.
"Are you alright, Lass?" The Elder gargoyles asked.
"I'm fine. Just need to catch my breath," She answered as he helped her up. She looks up and sees Xanatos firing his laser rips into the castle walls and debris falling on the commando Goliath was fighting.
"Are you a Viking?" The Green gargoyle asked the female commando.
The commando fired at him making him dive off the castle and hide in the clouds. She looks over the edge and doesn't see him glide out of the clouds behind her and knocked her to the ground.
"These weapons. We must be battling sorcerers!" The Elder gargoyle exclaimed.
"Even so, we will protect this castle. It's all we have left," Goliath reminded him.
"Catch!" One of the commandos throws a grenade at them. Goliath and the Elder gargoyle managed to get out of the way before it exploded.
Xanatos aimed his laser at the commando that was fighting the red gargoyle and said, "Time to take the gloves off." A commando knocks him off balance. The laser rips into the castle walls and sends debris flying into the street below.
A Commando throws a grenade at Goliath. The explosion sends him sailing off the wall.
"Father!" Athena screamed.
She rushed to the edge and sees that his wings won't catch enough air to slow him down, so he dug his claws into the side of the building, and slowly comes to a stop.
"Don't move a muscle," A Commando told her as he pointed his weapon at her.
"Adfishio Potentia," She muttered before beams of light shot out of her hand and wrap around the commando. She turns around with her eyes glowing before she makes the commando hit the wall. Another commando throws a gas grenade and incapacitates Goliath. The other one runs out of the castle with a briefcase in his hands. The leader launches a flare to signal the helicopter. The chopper lands and the commandos run on board. Athena helps Goliath get away from the gas, and they and the other Gargoyles join Xanatos.
"I've never seen weapons like those before," The Red gargoyle panted, "And that flying creature that carried them off."
"A dragon, without a doubt."
"It wasn't a dragon. It was a machine called a helicopter," Athena corrected the Elder.
"Thank you. Without you and your friends, who knows what those thugs might have done," Xanatos said.
"Someone I once trusted said the same thing to me. And then destroyed my people," Goliath growled.
"Hm. l can see I'll have to work hard to earn your trust," Xanatos takes out his phone and makes a call, Owen? We'll need a cleanup crew outside."
"Why were you attacked?" Goliath asked him.
"The richer you are, the more enemies you have. And I'm very rich," He walks up to them, "Goliath, this is your home as well as my headquarters. l hope you'll consider working with me to keep it safe."
"It's your decision, lad, but we've nowhere else to go," The Elder gargoyle told him.
Goliath sighs, "This castle is our home, no matter where it has been taken. We will stay here."
"Excellent," Xanatos grinned, "I know you've been used poorly by men in the past, but all that is about to change. Trust me."
"You broke the spell of sleep that imprisoned us, Xanatos, and reunited me with my daughter, and for that we are grateful. But we will never trust humans again."
"l can tell this relationship is something we'll all have to work at," Xanatos said.