Monstruo

By Erica DeTraglia (nbcgrl13@hotmail.com)

****blah blah Disney owns Gargoyles blah blah blah blah blah Buenavista Productions blah

blah blah blah... you know the rest....other characters copyrighted by me..but if you

wish to use him connect one of us and ask permission. This is not apart of my series so you don't have to worry about previous stories. ENJOY!!!

"Almost two and a half miles below the Atlantic Ocean, off the northern coast of Brazil, two mini-subs were discovering a ship that had sank during a time of pirates and gold. A time when America was a New World and Indians still had some dignity..."

" Jeez-louise Izzy, this ain't no documentary for National Geo..hell they wouldn't even give a freakin dime!"

Dr. Isabelle Hada looked at her associate. Dr. Kravis Stock was a pleasant person at times. He slicked back his blonde hair into a short ponytail and resumed to look out of one of the side windows. He was a heavy lifter so he was built. He was 5"5', same as Izzy, but so pale he could get lost after a snowfall. Izzy replaced a strand of red hair back into her own ponytail. She was half-Spanish and half-Scottish which made for her individual look. She was fit and thin, anyone would be if Kravis made you work out with him everyday, with long thick red hair that went to the bottom of her shoulder blades. She had brown eyes and a tan complexion to match. Izzy had met Kravis in graduate school at M.I.T. They literally bumped into each other when they were late for the same class. They were never a couple but people thought they were since they were so close. It had been his or her dream to discover something no one else had before. So, while she got her Ph.D. in Anthropology, he got his in MicroBiology. But it wasn't until they heard of the famous ship the Monstruo, did their one dream start to come true. It had been hard to get funds. No one wanted to give money to two newly doctored "kids" to search for something that might not even exist. It had finally come down to private corporations funding them. Their biggest contributors were Xanacorp and Cyberbiotics.

Kravis' blue eyes were as big as buttons when he saw what Izzy had seen," Shit, is that it?"

Izzy looked and nodded with a big grin, "That's it." There was static and a rough female voice yelled over a speaker, "Well, gentleman and lady..it's Payday."

Kravis gave the controls to Izzy and pushed the Intercom button, "And who said you were ever going to get paid, Jocey."

Jocey chuckled and Izzy could imagine the fifty-year-old mechanical engineer, with her belly, round face, light brown short hair, strong as an ox, and with her Grateful Dead T-shirt laughing her head off. Jocey wasn't the only person in her sub. Dr. Robin Doesy, a History expert of the Spanish Main, was examining the pieces of ship uncovered by the sub moving through the water. Doc Doesy, to Izzy, was stiff, had no personality, and was ALWAYS right. His thick glasses and greasy gray hair made him look like he was a homeless person. And according to Jocey, he smelled that way too. If she didn't need him for a valid witness she would have gotten rid of him in a flash. She hated the way he looked at her and Kravis knew it. Kravis made sure that whenever they were above on the research yacht he was in-between her and Doc Doesy. But even he was smiling at the discovery. He took a communicator off the wall, "Miss Hada...it is definitely from the Spanish Main."

Izzy smiled, "No question?"

"No question."

Kravis looked at Izzy, "Well, lets wake her up." Izzy nodded and turned the sub so it was tilted towards the bottom. Jocey followed. When they were in place, the sub fans were turned on. A watery cloud of silt, sand, and kelp swarmed around the subs. When the cloud had died down Izzy was crying. For there on a piece of rotten wood were gold letters spelling out: Monstruo. Kravis yelled and laughed, "Holy shit!"

Jocey said over the intercom, "umm, I thought the ship was called the Monster. All I see is Monstruo."

Doesy looked at the woman and shook his big head,"Miss, "monstruo" is monster. It's Spanish." Jocey nodded then squinted, "What's that?" She moved the sub closer to a spot where the lower deck of the ship would have been. She moved the sand with the fan to reveal the corner of a box. "Are my eyes failing me or is that gold?"

Izzy moved the sub to take a look, "No, that's gold! And there is writing on it. It's Spanish too!"

Kravis unhooked the mechanical arms from the sub, "Well then..we might as well get a better look now."

On the 80, 000 dollar research yacht, provided by Xanacorp, the team was observing their find. The golden box they had found was over 4 feet high and 7 feet across. Izzy had wiped away the grim with a solution while Dr. Doesy was translating. Kravis was calling all their sponsors and news station to let them know of the find. And Joecy was putting peanutbutter and jelly sandwiches down for dinner. Doesy took off his classes, closed them, and tapped his chin, " It doesn't make sense. It's a story of some kind. But why it's on a box of gold.."

Kravis sat at the table and turned it to face Izzy. She was kneeling wiping an area as she was translating it as well. " Ataud? What's that mean Izzy, "asked Kravis.

Doesy pushed Izzy away to see the carvings. Izzy looked at Kravis, "It means coffin. This whole line says, "Here lies three noble creatures who served the pirate Captain Corpus till death."

"Creatures? What kind of creatures?" asked Jocey.

Doesy sighed, "It seems these "creatures" were like those gargoyles in New York. Look at the carvings. They have the identical shape to the New York variety. This box is just like a tomb from Egypt or Rome. The story of the lives of the deceased are written in pictures as well as words."

Izzy had to agree, "Yes, it is. I know this style. My grandmother taught it to me when I was younger."

Joecy perked up, "So, can you translate it all?"

Izzy shrugged, "I don't know. But I'll try." Kravis came up with a camera, "Well, NBC wants pictures and then you can have them to study." Izzy nodded. After the pictures were taken, the crew decided to open the box. Izzy had found a marked opening, which lifted the top. So, using special tools, all four were able to get it off. The first thing that was apparent was that it was completely air-tight. For no sooner had they cracked it then a hissing of stale air filled the room. Inside the box, there were pieces of stone and another small golden box. Kravis took out the little box to take pictures and record it, while the other looked at the pieces. Izzy reaches in and picked up a piece of what used to be a face. There was no pain, anguish, or fear on this face. It was apparently female but a horn stretched from the top of the forehead and back. This "creature" had full lips, a small nose, and slightly slanted eyes. "If this is a gargoyle, then she didn't know of the danger."

Doesy furrowed his brow, "And how do you know that?"

Izzy turned the face to the doctor, "They turn to stone during the day. The ship was attacked at high noon, or so the story goes, so this gargoyle wouldn't have known of the danger. Look for yourself, this face just shows contentment."

Joecy had picked up a stone piece of an arm and a taloned hand, "This is weird. But where are the others. The box said three right?"

Doescy placed the female face on a nearby table and looked in the box, "Yes and here's another. it seems to be male." And it was but there was only the left side of the face still intact. The crew could see a pointed webbed ear and a huge teethy smile. He had spikes that protruded throughout his hairline. The stone told them that his hair was thick yet soft spike, whereas the female had hair like a human. Doesy placed the face next to the females and hung his head, "I feel sorry for them."

Izzy nodded, "Me too." Kravis walked in excited, "Come quick." They ran to Kravis' studio and saw that he had gotten open the little box, "Izzy, what does it say?" She picked up the lid and read, "Here lies the unborn child of Alcayate and Rosa --who in the year of our Lord 1501 was placed under a spell by the mage Engano..."

Kravis looked at her like a child, "That's it?"

Izzy looked at him, "No, it's just that Engano means tricks or pranks. Why would anyone choose that for a name? Anyway, it says that the spell can only be broken when those of the Scotland clan are awakened. Aren't the gargoyles in New York said to be from Scotland?"

Joecy smiled, "I think we know why Xanacorp was so interested in funding us."

New York City, Eyrie Building. 8pm***************************************

Owen Burnett was watching television, something he rarely did, to relax after a stressful day. Alex was thirteen now and was progressing in his magic very well. he was obedient, smart, handsome, studious, everything a child should be, but he was taking on the personality of Owen more often. And he didn't know whether that was a good thing or bad. Owen heard a crash behind him and turned to see 8 year old Tatiana Janine Xanatos looking at him from under a stack of books. He sighed and went to help her. The Xanatoses never wanted another child, especially after their encounter with Oberon. But, nature has a way of messing with plans. Owen didn't mind, neither did Puck. Tatiana was a blessing to him. She understood him and loved him. Sometimes more than her parents; which David and Fox didn't like at all. He would find her sleeping in his bed with him in the morning if she had a bad dream or she would do pranks that Puck thought were great. If she got hurt or sad it was "Puck" or "Owen" she called. It made Owen feel wanted. Alex had been like that but only when his parent's weren't home. Before her birth, Fox and Titania reconciled their relationship, apparently from Fox's daughter's name. Since there was another pupil to teach Oberon had given him most of his powers back (with few restrictions to everyone's surprise) and had restored his stone fist. Tatiana had her mother's red hair and pale complexion but her father's dark brown eyes. As he helped her up he thought how this little girl was a tomboy. A girl who had access to anything she wanted was happy to wear her white t-shirt, jean overalls, and yankees baseball cap. Of course, it always had to be on backwards. She smiled her father's smile at him and said, "oops."

Owen laughed and picked her up, "You are a handful."

She giggled and wrapped her arms around him, "Would you want me any other way?"

Owen hugged her back and returned to the couch. He took off her cap and stroked her hair, "No."

A few hours later, Owen was watching the news. A reporter was doing a report from somewhere in Brazil, "Today, history has been written again. Over there, "the camera panned to the ocean,"laid a treasure from the time of pirates. I'm talking about the legendary ship the Monstruo." Owen 's jaw dropped. *The Monstruo? It can't be..it went down with the gargoyles.*

"And this is the head coordinator of the team, Dr. Isabelle Hada."

"Thank you. My team and I were very excited to find this ship. The legend of the Monstruo is true. The tale said that the ship was protected by "monsters" who flew at night. And we have discovered the remains of what we now know of as gargoyles, "The camera image went to pictures of the golden box, "this is the ataud or coffin where the stone fragments were placed."

"And why do you believe that the ship made such an elaborate coffin for these creatures?" asked the reporter.

The television image returned to Izzy, "Well, we are not sure. But those carvings on the box are pictures of a story, as well as spanish words. it seems that the pirates who were protected by these gargoyles wanted anyone who found them to know their story. The translation is not complete and will be given out when it is ready, thank you." izzy walked back towards the yacht.

"You heard it here first, back to you in the studio Ross."

Owen just stared at the television. he didn't even hear what "Ross" was saying. *Did they find the egg? Was it ok?* He looked down to see Tatiana alseep on his chest. He laid her down in his bed and pulled the covers over her. he then went to find David. He found him in his office, "Sir?"

"Yes Owen. Did you see that report?"

"Yes, sir. That is why I must speak with you. It is imperitive that you contact this Doctor."

"Already done..but she called me." Owen looked confused. "When?"

David leaned back in his chair, "About two hours ago. She's coming to New York tomorrow. Her team is bringing what they can salvage from the wreak and bringing it here to the Natural History Museum for further study. Owen?"

"yes, sir?"

"What aren't you telling me?" Owen sat down and looked at his employer, "It's a long story but I will tell it to you when the time is right. All I will say is that I was aboard that ship."

David was shocked but retained his cool demeanor, "I see. Well, then...I guess we should met this Dr. Hada."

Brazil 8pm*****************************************************************

Izzy was going nuts making sure everything was packed up correctly and tightly. She didn't want anything to happen to her cargo on the way to New York. Doesy had flown back to UCLA to start writing a new history book about the wreak. But Izzy didn't think it would be too successful. Titanic was still taking up the funds; espeically after they made that movie. Kravis was waiting at the terminal with Joecy, "Hey, Izzy, you come back now."

Izzy ran and hugged the two. "You sure you won't come with me to New York, Kravis?"

He nodded, "Yeah, you were always better with those stuff shirts then I was. Joecy and I will finish up with whatever we can salvage and send it to you. Now go before you miss your plane." He kissed her on the lips. She smiled and ran to the plane. Joecy laughed and nudged him in the side, "And you two were never a couple?"

Kravis shook his head, "Nope."

"How the hell do you control yourself. You are nuts for her and she is head over heels for you..what's the problem?" she whispered," Are you gay?"

Kravis jumped, "NO! I guess we're waiting for someone to make the first move. But I'm happy just to be near her. I do love her but we're just best friends."

Joecy laughed, "honey, it's always the best friends who become the best lovers."

Kravis laughed and watched Izzy's plane leave the airport.

It was almost 8:30, Izzy unbuckled her seatbelt and took out the little gold box. She placed it on a desk and took out the piece of paper with the translations. She had competely translated the box:

Here lies the sleeping body of

the unborn child of Alcayata and

Rosa: night guardians of the Monstruo.

Placed under the spell in the year of

our Lord 1501 by the Mage Engano......

to sleep until the the Scottish clan of their descent

is risen above the clouds.

Izzy opened the box again to see that the rock had changed. It was purple with little green spots and speckled with a pinkish color. She touched the rock and it was warm. She jumped up and the rock rolled down the desk. She caught it just as it reaches the edge. She placed the rock in a holder and took out a stethascope from one of the first-aid kits. Her hands were shaking like crazy as she placed it on the egg. She gasped when she heard a heartbeat. A real heartbeat. This rock was an egg. It started to rock again but this time it cracked. Izzy took the egg and was about to place it on a bed of cotton used to protect artifacts. As she was placing it down a tiny red taloned hand pushed through the shell. Izzy screamed, dropping the egg on the cotton. Next popped out a foot, a wing, another arm, and a tail. Izzy knelt down when she started to hear a murmur coming from the egg. She pulled off the shell slowly. When she was done there before her laid a baby gargoyle girl. She looked at Izzy with big hazel eyes. She had elbow and knee spikes along with tiny spikes on her eyebrow ridges and forehead. Her webbed ears seemed to flap everytime she took a breath. Her skin was the shade of a new rose. It wasn't brillant red but wan't pink either. She had black hair with red streaks and delicate bat-like wings. Izzy noticed that the baby was shivering, plus she was still covered with the blood and mucus she had lived on in the egg. To the doctor's surprise the baby had no problem with Izzy picking her up. After she cleaned the baby off and wrapped her in a fluffy warm blanket she sat down to admire the bundle. The baby was pouting alittle and Izzy figured it was hunger. So, she placed the baby down and walked into the seward's quarters. There she found a kitchenete. The flight attendent was flirting with the pilot so she wouldn't mind. She was thrilled that this was Xanacorps private jet. If this had happened in a normal plane, the baby might be dead. She returned and cuddled the baby. "I hope you like formula, because that's all we got." Holding the bottle firmly, Izzy put the nipple of the bottle in the mouth. The gargoyle understood and bagan to suckle. As she did, she closed her eyes.

"Well, looks like you need a name?" she said to the baby. Yet, the baby only opened it's eyes slightly then closed them again. Izzy couldn't believe what she was doing. She was holding a baby gargoyle and wasn't afraid. This baby was such a jewel. "That's it..I'll call you Cordelia...it means the jewel from the sea. What do you think?"

The baby only burped. Izzy laughed and wrapped the baby in the blanket more securely, "I'll take that as a yes. And I'll call you Corey for short." The gargoyle just looked at Izzy and yawned. "yeah, me too kiddo." She picked up the baby and placed her down on the bed of cotton and watched her sleep. The next thing she knew it was morning. She had fallen asleep on the row of seats above the baby. When she looked the baby was stone. *Amazing* she thought. She noticed that there was a tray of fruits and juices, most likely to have been placed there by the attendent. But there was something she had to do before she ate. Using as much bubble packing paper and tissue and cotton fibers, Izzy wrapped up her little Corey and boxed her up. The plane was already getting close to JFK airport and would be landing in about a half an hour. There would be plenty of time for her to get Corey to her apartment and then rush to the Museum to catorgorize the artifacts.

The flight attendent closed the curtain and walked to the cockpit. she waited until she closed the door to speak, "You were right. There was a gargoyle on that wreak."

"Is it awake?"

"Yes, sir."

"Good. Does the doctor suspect anything?"

The flight attendent looked at her boss. He looked like a man in his forties but she knew he had to be older than sixty. He had hired her to spy on the doctor throughout the flight. hey, she didn't mind she was getting enough money to pay off her college loans and buy a house. She looked at him again and asked, "Umm, are you one of those quarrymen?"

The man looked at her through green eyes and began to laugh, "No, my dear. I am a traveler you could say. I care very much for that baby gargoyle in there. It's going to help me find peace." The man ran his hands through his black hair that had one streak of green that made him look like a skunk, "That's all you need to know."

The attendent nodded and walked out of the cockpit.

Izzy was so happy that the pilot had stayed to help unpack the crates into the trucks. She picked up Corey's box and started to walk to her rented car. The pilot walked up, "Hello, that looks alittle heavy here, "he held out his hand, "let me take it."

To his surprise she pulled back, "Umm, no thanks. I feel more comfortable carrying it myself."

"Suit yourself. By the way, my name is Jose."

Izzy took a look at his companion. He was about 5"7' and had alittle tummy. His complexion was bronzish and his hair was raven black. yet, he had green hair going from his forehead to his neck. He laughed to herself how he looked like a skunk. "Well, Jose, it was nice talking to you."

The pilot scurried and opened her door for her, "It was a pleasure to meet you, too." Izzy placed Corey down in the back seat and made sure she wasn't going to move. Jose laughed, "There must be something mighty important in there for you to fuss over it like a baby."

Izzy froze,"Why do you say that?"

He shrugged, "No reason, that's just what it looks like..I'm sorry if I offended you."

"Oh no, you didn't. Well, I must be off,"she held out her hand and he took it. "Maybe I'll see you around......."

"Isabelle..but everyone calls me Izzy."

He nodded, "Izzy it is." He turned and walked away putting his hands in his pockets. Izzy saw him turn his head once and wink at her. She opened her hand and found a piece of paper that read: "See you soon sweetie."

Izzy put the paper in her pocket and got into her car. "Wouldn't Kravis be jealous."

After her fight with her landlord over her being gone so long and back rent, Izzy just wanted to crawl into bed and die. Plus, as the day went on the box that held Corey keep getting heavier. Opening the box, she got Corey out and placed her in the space bedroom. "Now, I actually have a use for this place other than storage,"she said to no one.

"Well, kiddo. I better get to teh Museum before they have my head, "She looked at her watch,"Let's see. The sun is going to set in 9 hours. I'll be back in 8 and a half." She giggled,"Why am I saying this to a statue." She bent down and kissed Corey's stone cheek, "Bye sweety."

Izzy walked into the Museum to a crazed curator. His three piece navy blue suit looked about three sizes too big for his small body. He was about 5"3', about 59 years old, and 100 pounds. His white hair very combed back neatly but his brown eyes were dancing with excited through gold rimmed glasses. "Doctor Hada, I presume."

Izzy smiled and nodded her head, "Doctor Bracket?"

The man smiled and streched his arm towards the exhibits, "That is correct. I would just like to say that we are very pleased with what you have sent us. Those gold boxes are exquite."

Izzy walked with the doctor down corridor after corridor and then down elevators to the hundreds of miles of tunnels that are below the museum. Izzy and the curator help other scientists as well as historian who had come from Columbia and NYU to look at the find. It was a long a very exhausting process to catorgorize the artifacts. Plus the museum dislay designer had come down and picked out the artifacts that would be put on display. Bracket and Izzy were taking a break from the mayhem to get something to eat. The museum's cafeteria food was better than the month's of fish she had eaten on the yacht. She spoke with Bracket on current events in NYC and Bracket had Izzy tell him all about the discovery. Bracket at one point stood up and smiled. Izzy turned to see David Xanatos and his lackey, Owen Burnett, walking towards them. "Mr. Xanatos, Welcome. I'm Doctor Bracket, head curator here at the Musuem. And this is Doctor Isabelle Hada." Izzy stood and shook David's hand. "Please to met you Doctor Hada," said Daivd.

"Izzy please, Mr. Xanatos."

David nodded, "Izzy it is. This is my assistant Mr. Burnett." Izzy and Owen shook hands. Mr. Bracket clapped his hands, "Well, now that everyone knows each other..would you care to join us?"

"Yes, if it isn't an inconvenience."

Izzy smiled, "Of course not." Mr. Bracket had Izzy tell her story of finding the ship all over again. DAvid and Owen, Izzy noticed, were paying VERY close attention to her. And she didn't know whether she liked the attention or not. After she was finished David said, "What of these gargoyles that were suppose to have protected the ship?"

Izzy almost choked on her coffee, " Oh them. We found fragments of what appeared to be middle-aged gargoyles."

"What of the egg?" said Owen. izzy was shocked. Owen never spoke but when he did he made sure it counted. Izzy had to think fast and unfortunetly the only way out she saw was to lie. "Regretably, when we opened the box that was suppose to contain the egg.."

"Suppose to?" said Owen. Izzy was shocked to see pain in his eyes. She had met Owen, not personally, she saw him many times at benefits and charity parties. But never did she see emotion in his face, "yes, the egg was smashed."

Owen excused himself and left the cafeteria. Even David looked shocked at the sudden express of emotion from his assistant. "You'll have to excuse Owen. He's always busy doing something. now, what was that you were saying Doctor Bracket about the exhibit."

Izzy let herself be dragged into the conversation. She felt guilty about telling Owen and the others a lie, but she wasn't going to take any chances with Corey.

Owen walked outside and into their limo. He closed the door and sat there. *she can't be dead* he thought. *I made sure that she would be safe.*

********Aboard the Monstruo as it sank, 2pm.off the coast of Brazil 1501***********

The crew had just finished placing the remains of the gargoyles into the gold box. Even for tough, well-built, strong, and dirt-covered men, they cried at the lose of their friends. Captain Verde had gotten hit the most. Half his crew was dead, including his best friends the gargoyles, his ship was sinking, and the egg of his friends was due to hatch any day. The Captain sat alone in his quarters crying, cradling the egg to keep it warm. There came a knock at his door, "Comme in," he said in a horse voice.

His advisor, the Mage Engano, walked in. He was barely 5 feet tall with long white hair that went down his back. He wore a purple mage gown with a gold rope belt. His pupiless blue eyes and long fingers made him look like one of the third race. But for all the Captain knew, the mage probably was one of the Fey. "Captain, we must leave. The ship will be totally under water in less than an hour."

"What of Rosa and Alcayata's coffin?"

"As you instructed, all the gold on the ship was melted down and made into two boxes. i used my magic to place the carvings on it. But I need the egg."

The Captain looked at the mage through his green eyes, " Will it be safe?"

Engano nodded, "I swear to you, this egg will sleep until it's clan's spell is broken. It will awaken to it's family. It will not be alone."

The Captain gave him the egg and slicked back his black hair with one thick streak of green going down the middle, "I would have liked to have seen the baby."

Engano gave the Captain a puckish grin, "Maybe you will."

The mage placed the spell on the egg and sealed it into the little gold box. The Captain took that box and placed it into the bigger one. Engano sealed the box. What remained of the crew aboarded the life boats and got as far away from the ship as possible. They stopped about 50 yards away to watch their ship and friends disappear below the blue water. The mage turned to the Captain, "Sir, I can make you live to see the baby."

The Captain looked at his friend, "Si, I know you can. What must I do?"

Engano smiled, "Give me your hand if we be friends." Verde obeyed. "Captain Jose Verde, pirate king of the Spanish Main..do you wish to live to see the child of Alcayata's and Rosa's baby?"

"Si."

"So be it," the mage's eyes became engulfed in green, " Captain of the Spanish Main...may you stay young and tame......till the day the child wakes....to show you peace in it's loving face." A green glow surrounded the Captain and he gasped. When it was over the crew looked on with fear and shock. Engano was asleep from exhaustion and the their Captain looked at the sea as if he was seeing it through new eyes. He finally stood up, "My men, hear me. We may have lost the Monstruo..but we have each other. We shall rebuild and shall thrive. Who's with me?!"

All three lifeboats of men screaming and rooted for their Captain.

"We shall thrive so our angel has an empire to wake to!"

************************************************************************

Owen had known that the baby was recovered because he had felt Jose's magical "being" awaken to his purpose. The only way that Puck knew of to make Jose immortal and not to have Oberon know about it was to give Jose part of his soul. So, he never left his old friend and was always watching out for him. It wasn't out of fear. For if Jose died, that part of his soul that was Puck's would come right back to him. It was out of love. He had been attracted to Rosa and promised her that once her baby was born he would be its teacher. But he had failed. The egg was gone.

Oh shoot, I'm sorry, Doctor Bracket, Mr. Xanatos..I have to go." said Izzy.

David and the Doctor nodded and let her go. Izzy ran out of the museum and into Owen, "Oh sorry."

Owen said, "Not a problem, Doctor. Do you need a lift?"

"Oh no, I'm fine. My car is right over there."

"Very well,"he said. As she walked towards her car, Owen made a tiny circle with his finger in her direction. Izzy got into her car and tried to start it. The car was a 1986 Nova, so it did break down alot. Owen watched Izzy swear and hit the wheel. He was trying so hard not to laugh at her. Izzy got out of the car and walked over to Owen, "Umm, is that lift still available?"

Owen opened the limo door, "Of course."

Owen was happy that he didn't have to drive the limo. He wanted to talk to the doctor alittle more, "Are you positive that the egg was destroyed?"

Izzy looked at Owen, "Yes, quite."

*She's lying to me!* Owen thought. He could tell how she never looked him in the eye.

Izzy got out of the limo in front of her apartment complex, "Thanks again Mr. Burnett."

Owen nodded, "It was my pleasure, Doctor Hada." He reached in and handed her the jacket she left, "don't forget this."

Izzy took it and thanked him. Owen waited until Izzy was in the apartment before he got back into the limo, "Charley, take me home and then go back to the musuem for Mr. Xanatos." Charley said ok.

Owen got back to his room and lossened his tie. He walked over to his computer and pushed a button. 'Mom, I'm fine. No, Kravis didn't molest me..although I wish he had.' Owen heard Izzy laugh. The communicator he placed on her coat was working fine. he turned on a recorder and then turned the computer off. He didn't feel like sitting at the computer all night. He would have what he wanted in the morning.

After a hot shower, Owen put on a white T-shirt and a part of grey sweatpants to sit down and relax. "Owen?" Fox was at the door, " Are you busy?"

Owen shook his head. Fox let out a sigh, "Well, Tatiana is in one of her "moods" again. Could you please talk to her?"

Owen said, "Alright."

Fox let out a sigh, "Thank you."

Owen walked into the hallway and a little mud creature with bown eyes run past him. Owen reverted to Puck and placed his hand over his eyes and whimpered.

She stopped and saw an unhappy Puck. She walked to him with a frown on her face, "What's wrong?"

Puck pointed to her room and said in a stern voice, "Move." She obeyed. he marched her right into the bathroom that ajoined her bedroom and began to peel off the clothes. "You are in big trouble."

Tatiana started to wring her hands, " Sorry."

"Don't say sorry to me. When we are done you better go tell your mother you are sorry."

Tatiana sniffled, "Okay."

Puck gave her a grin and tickled her, "how did you do this to yourself?" He stood up and turned on the water. She giggled and got into the tub, "well, you know the new garden daddy is building?"

Puck put bubble bath in the running water and smiled at her as the bubbles formed and Tatiana squished them, "Yes."

Tatiana took a deep breath, "Well, it just finished raining and...."

"Annddd?" said Puck with a smile.

"And, oh Uncle Puck I couldn't just let the mud sit there. It called me."

Puck sat on the floor next to the tub , laughing hard.

Alex had heard the noise and walked into the bathroom. He folded his arms and leaned against the door. Tatiana looked at Alex and pouted her lips, "So serious." Puck wiped tears away, "Hey Alex, what's up?"

Alex sat next to Puck on the floor and scooped up some bubbles and put them on his sister's head, which made her giggle, "Not much. Lex is on patrol so I can't show him my new computer. And mom said something about a mud monster in the castle so there is only one person I know of who that could have been."

"Hey! oh wait, that's true." said Tatiana as she ducked under water.

Puck smiled at the two kids then jumped up, "My tunic!" It had mud on it from Tatiana's clothes. Tatiana came up for air and saw the mud, "Uh-oh."

Alex got up, "I'll leave you two. This could get messy." Alex smiled and disappeared in a green flash. Tatiana frowned, "Show-off."

Puck looked down at the little girl, "Oh don't worry you'll learn how to do that soon enough." Tatiana waved her hand and a little green light surrounded her body. When the light died down she had on a pink bathing suit, "I can do that." Puck smiled, "Yes, you can." Puck snapped his fingers and he had on his bathing suit (a pair of blue boxers with a label that said, "Made in Avalon").

"Where's your skirt?" asked Tatiana with a grin.

Puck gave her a dirty look, "It's a tunic. move down." Tatiana moved closer to the faucet and Puck sat behind her, "Shampoo!"

Tatiana took the bottle and handed it to Puck, "Shampoo!"

Puck put some shampoo in his hands, "Ok, close your eyes."

She obeyed. puck massaged the shampoo into her hair, "By Avalon child, you really took a mud bath didn't you?"

"Yep."

"O.K., rinse." Tatiana plugged her nose and ducked underwater while Puck scratched her head until all the shampoo came out. He pulled her up into lap and she looked at him, "Why doesn't mommy play with me like you?"

Puck raised an eyebrow, "what do you mean?"

Tatiana wrapped her arms around Puck as he got out of the tub. As he wrapped her up in a towl and began to dry her off she said, "I mean, you come in here and clean me up, daddy gives me piggy back rides and he also letting me dial the phone for him, and Alex lets me play with him with the computers. But mommy never has time for me. Even the gargoyles take me flying."

Puck let out a sigh, "I don't know. Maybe she's scared." Puck snapped his fingers and he was back in his "clean" tunic and Tatiana was in her Jasmine nightgown. Puck picked her up and placed her on the bed. "Remember the story I told you of your mom and nanna?"

Tatiana jumped off the bed and got a brush off her dresser. she walked over and gave Puck the brush, "Yes." she jumped onto the bed again and Puck started to brush her hair.

"Well, i think she's afriad that you won't love her when you grow up."

"Then I'll never grow up."

Puck grinned, "It's not that easy. She just doesn't want to get hurt."

Tatiana turned so Puck could brush her bangs, " I would never hurt her." Puck took her chin in his hands, "I know you wouldn't. You just have to remind her." Tatiana smiled.

Fox was in the library reading a book. she was just turning the page when she saw something out of the corner of her eye. She jumped and yelped. "Sorry mommy." Little Tatiana, in her nightgown and braids in her hair, was standng next to Fox's chair. Tatiana took the book out of her mother's hands and crawled into her lap. "I love you, mom."

Fox was shocked to hear those words come out of Tatiana's mouth. Fox didn't know how to react so she let her instincts take over. She wrapped her arms around Tatiana "I love you too."

Tatiana looked at her mother and smiled, "Glad to hear it."

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Izzy was having a hard time with Corey. Even since she woke up, Corey had decided to show Izzy her lung capacity. "Cordelia, what do you want? I changed you, fed you, burped you, i don't know what to do!" She picked the baby up and began to pace. Corey quieted alittle but not enough. Izzy's ears where ringing like crazy. when nothing more could go wrong, Izzy's doorbell went off. "Oh great! that's probably the landlord." She placed Corey in the crib she had bought, "Hello?"

"Hi, umm, I don't know if you remeber me? I'm the pilot..Jose."

Izzy smile and opened the door to see Jose holding a bag and a very stern face. "Sounds like you became a mother without anyone knowing, huh?"

Izzy turned her head toward's Corey's room, "Yeah I gues.." Izzy tried to scream but Jose had placed a rag over her mouth. She kicked him in the knee but he pushed her down onto a kitchen chair. He took the rag off her mouth, " I have just given you a seditive. You will feel very tired and numb for the next two hours..but I should be done by then."

"What are you doing?" whispered Izzy. she was so tired she couldn't think straight. He quickly tied her up in knots that she recognized to be use on the Monstruo," Who are you?"

Jose looked at Izzy. A single tear was falling down her cheek, " Ahh, don't do that. I'm not going to hurt you. I never intented too. All I want is the gargoyle."

Izzy squirmed violently as she could in her sedated state, "No!" Jose caught the chair and looked at her, "How are you going to take care of it? Do you know why it's crying?"

Izzy stopped moving and let out a staggered breath, "No."

Jose nodded, "Thought so." He walked into Corey's room and brought her out to Izzy. He took out a blanket from his bag and laid it down. Next, he placed Corey down and to Izzy's surprise she wasn't crying. Jose stopped and smiled at the baby, placing his hands on his knees, "She's beautiful, just like her mother. did you name her?"

Izzy lifted her head, "Cordelia."

Jose smiled, " 'Jewel from the sea.' Good choice. Well, gargoyle babies need alot of minerals and vitamins that are not in the normal variety of baby formula." HE picked Corey up and rocked her as he sat Indian-style by his bag. Corey had finally saw Izzy and began to whimper. Jose chuckled, "This baby really thinks that you are its mother. If she wasn't so weak from lack of these minerals she would be trying to tear my eyes out."

Izzy gave a weak laugh; which was all she could muster. Jose reached over and untied Izzy, gently lowering her to the ground. He placed Corey next to her. Corey reached for Izzy. "I can't Corey" she whispered. Jose gave Corey a bottle and she sucked it faster than she would air. "What's in there?"

Jose rolled Corey over on her back, "It's regular cow milk with lots of iron, vitamin K, and C. Since gargoyles turn to stone they don't master the reproduction of those vitamins through their stone skin until they are at least a year old."

Izzy looked up, "How do you know all this?"

Jose smiled, "Because I knew two very noble ones a long time ago."

Izzy gave him a hard look, "Again, who are you?"

"It's a long story but...I might as well tell you because this little girl won't go anywhere without you."

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"And then I gutted him." laughter filled the bar that held the hired crew of the new ship Monstruo. Everyone knew it was a pirate ship hired to sail the Spanish Main and attack any British ship. Captain Jose Verde walked into the bar with his captain's hat with a large green plum on top. His rusty colored jacket had golden buttons lining the front.

One crew mate, with an obvious British accent, looked at his friend, "Why do they call him Captain Verde. It means green in Spanish right?"

The friend finished his beer and wiped his breaded mouth with a thick forearm, "Si y No. Dey call him cap "Green" twas of da plum and 'is 'air. Under de 'at es ist green."

"By goerge, he has green hair," the pirate told a sip of his beer, " Unusual."

Two tables over, a mutated-form of a man clenched his fists,"Tonight brother, we shall kill Verde and take over the ship."

"Then we shall be the greatest pirates in all spain,"said a man who looked more neanderthal than a gorilla; who had more tatoos than teeth.

The first brother took his beer "why stop there..the world!" The two laughed.

Jose walked with great pride over to the bar and ordered a fine wine. He was so proud to finally have the Monstruo. She was big, strong, and most of all ready for action. It had taken him 3 years just to steal enough money. He smiled to himself *That affair with the Princess of Whales was a bit of help also.* The bartender handed Jose the wine in a clean glass. After thanking the bartender he walked over to a seat near the window. The scene of the sea was breathtaking. It was almost sundown. Sundown, exactly 7 hours until HIS ship would sail. He let his thoughts drift to a better future. He was so engrossed with his thoughts that he didn't notice someone sit next to him. -Captain?-

Jose turned to see the ship's mage and healer. He was a strange little man with the face of a teenager. The smirk though always gave away his true nature. Jose had known this mage was perfect when he met him. The name alone brought a smile: mage Engano..or mage Trick.

-Yes, mage.-

The Mage smirked- Thinking again I see?-

-Si mi amigo, I dream of a better life. One where I'm not a pirate but of noble blood. That is what the Monstruo will do for me.-

The mage kicked up his feet and rested them on another chair- Ahh, what's the fun in that? Live life to the fullest. dare to be different. Hey, i like that. i better write that down before i forget it.- Engano took out a pad and pen from his red tunic gown.

-Engano?-

-Yes, Jose?-

-Do you believe in fate?-

Engano looked up in thought then looked at him- I believe that humans make their own fate. magic is all around you, it just takes one to touch it to start a reaction.-

Jose looked up to the sky- I believe that fate is a beautiful woman who lifts up her skirt or unbuttons her blouse alittle and if are not there to see it you regret it your whole life.-

Engano laughed- Leave it to you to bring women into this..mind, I'm not complaining.-

-This ship will be famous. I can feel it. Lady fate is lifting her skirt and I'm ready.-

Engano smiled- What fools these mortals be.-

After sunset, in an abandoned hotel near the Monstruo**************************

-You are crazy, my love. How could we ever get to Latin America.-asked a female gargoyle.

Her mate looked at her and smiled,-come now. You were always up for an adventure. I have heard rumors of other gargoyles in the Americas.-

The rose colored female gargoyle sat down on a box and pulled back her black hair-have you forgotten our responsibility?-

The male gargoyle walked over and brushed away some moss near his mate to expose an egg. He put his hand on it as it rocked- No, but I don't want our child to grow up like we did. I don't want it to know what it's like to wake up and know it's clan is dead.- The rose gargoyle knelt by her mate. she looked at his dark turquoise skin tighten and his spikes, that were every shade of green and blue, on his head move with excitement with the egg. She placed her head on his shoulders, -I know. I love you.-

The male gargoyle took his mate's hand and kissed it,-And I love you. Come we must patrol..I have a feeling that there will be alot of activity tonight.-

The female nodded and covered the egg up. The two gargoyles jumped off the roof of the hotel and watched for danger.

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With his hands behind his back, Verde walked alone down a well-lite part of the dock. He inhaled the salty air and then looked to the moon. It was half-full but still brilliant enough to give the sails of his ship an errie glow. After a moment he decided it was time to go to bed. He walked into an alley to see two of his crew waiting for him. He bowed his head as he unstrapped his bowie knife. -Sir, we have a problem?-

Verde asked- And what is that?-

The second gorilla yelled, You!- Both men pulled out swords and charged. Verde was able to block one sword but he was cut in the left arm by the other. he backed up and looked for a way out. He looked to see his arm was bleeding severly and it burned. He blocked the second advance barely. They were just to big, he had to outsmart them. Out of the corner of his eye he saw a stack of barrels. With one swipe of his knife all the barrels were sent tumbling towards the two goons. It was only temporary so Verde moved back to get a better position to fight. he was feeling faint and he couldn't focus. One gorilla had gotten free and was charging again. Jose shook his head to see a monster slam one of the gorilla's against the wall. Jose estimated that this being had a wingspan of almost 20 feet. He was about 6ft easy and very muscular. He turned to see a female creature take out the second goon with ease. Their eyes were glowing red and white. Jose didn't know what to do. The male threw the goon, unconscious now, to the floor and began to come near him. he lifted his knife-Stay away from me!-

The male lifted his arms up-I do not wish to harm you. Are you alright?-

-You speak Spanish? How?-

The female joined the male and spoke in such a soothing tone that Verde was reminded of his mother- We speak 3 languages if you don't understand Spanish? we also speak English and Latin.-

Verde just shook his head and fell to the ground. The female rushed to him and took his arm.-My love, he is hurt.-

The male nodded and lifted the man. They flew back to their home.

Jose opened his eyes to see the female creature tending to his arm. -oh good, you are awake.-

Jose blinked- What time is it? How long have I been asleep?- he looked at her- what are you?-

She giggled- Lots of questions? well, it's only midnight. You were alseep 2 hours and I'm a gargoyle. My clan is originally from Scotland.-

Jose sat and took in what she had said. He looked at her. her black eyes were so lovely and when she smiled her left cheek had a dimple. She was so beautiful, but so alien. He sat up- what are your names? My name is Jose Verde captain of the Monstruo.-

The female's jaw dropped,-You are? We, my mate and I, want to go to the Americas.-

Jose smiled and took her hand and kissed it,-Madam, I owe you my life as well as my ship. You shall have passage on my ship. Now, what is your name, beautiful lady.-

The female blushed-Gargoyles doesn't have names.-

-No names then what do you call each other?-

She shrugged -we manage.- with that, the male returned with 3 loaves of bread and a pitcher of wine-This should be enough for all of us.- He kissed his mate,-My love, all is well I'm assuming.-

She nodded- Jose here was asking about names.-

The male handed Jose a loaf and smiled- We have talked about names, but are unsure how to pick them. Usually, gargoyles don't have names..but we are a new generation.-

Jose laughed, -Here, here. well, may I give some suggestions?-

-Please do.-said the female.

Jose took a bite of bread and thought. The gargoyles sat around him as children would a storyteller. He smiled and spoke,-My dear, lady-he took her hand- you are the color of a perfect rose and just as sweet..I believe that you should be called Rosa- a "rose."-

She looked at her mate who shrugged with a smile,-I like that, Sir Jose.-She smiled at her mate,-My name is Rosa.-

Jose let Rosa's hand go and turned to the male,-Amigo, you are so strong and big that you seem to have armor on the outside- pointed to his spikes- I believe that you should be called Alcayata- "spike"-

He nodded. The three of them smiled and ate together as friends. Jose was the first to finish, -So, Al, Rosa was telling me that you would like passage to the Americas.-

Al looked at Rosa then Jose, -Yes, we wish to start a new life.-

-Then you have it. Tomorrow at sunrise we shall..-

Rosa interrupted- Jose, we cannot do that.-

Al nodded- Gargoyles turn to stone during the day.-

Jose was shocked and his face showed it. -Oh, well then we'll have to sneak you in tonight. The lower members will get to the ship by 4 am. It's almost 2 now, so in an hour we shall move you two into my quarters. that way I'll know you are safe.-

Rosa took his hand and led him over to a little place in a corner.-This is all we need to take with us. It's our egg.-

Jose leaded down and looked at it. -Amazing-

He stood up and cleaned off a box and began to stuff cotton and soft issue in it- We will make a package that way the egg will be safe for travel as well as hidden.-

Al put his taloned hand on Jose's shoulder- Thank you.-

Jose smiled- Oh I'll think of a way for you to pay me back.-

The two gargoyles looked at each other but so after dismissed it. They helped Jose pack the egg up. Al took the box and Rosa carried Jose to an alley just next to the ship. Jose nodded and the three snuck onboard. -See, nothing to it-smiled Jose but he saw that Al and Rosa just gave him a "are-you-crazy-" type look.

-Excuse me, sir?" All three jumped a mile high. Jose turned slowly to see a familiar face, "Mage Engano! You scared me!"

Engano smiled, "I'm sorry. I felt that we had new crew mates and thought I'd come say hola." *gargoyles..they still exist..amazing. And there is an egg too. Oh wouldn't that Demona just love to see this..too bad she is to wrapped up in destroying humanity..I'll have to do something about that.*Engano took a better look at the gargoyles and smiled *strong creatures and beautiful..especially the female. Very appealing to the eyes* He walked over and took Rosa's hand and kissed it, -Pleasure to meet you, mi amiga.-

Rosa blushed- Gracias, mi name is Rosa and this ist mi mate Alcayata.-

Engano nodded and Al nodded but this a hard look on his face. *Jealous creature aren't we?*Engagno thought.

Jose took this opportunity to tell Engagno how he met his friends. Engano suggested after the story, -Well sir, we do need night watchmen. This would allow the crew to sleep more hurry our trip around the ocean.-

Jose looked at the gargoyles-So, what do you say?-

Al and Rosa nodded-We would be honored-answered Al.

-Then it's settled-answered Jose alittle too quickly.

-Sir? You do realize that you will have to tell the men?-

-Oh yeah...forgot about that one.- Jose scratched his head,-Any suggestions?-

Engano gave Jose his puckish grin,-Of course. Let's wait until we are far enough out to sea where they can't go back. And never tell them of the egg.-

-How did you know of our egg?-asked a concerned Rosa.

-Don't worry my lady, I am a mage, a wizard, I could feel it.-

Jose looked out the window of his cabin-Let us get situated..the sun will soon rise and we need to make should your stone bodies are hooked up.-

The three nodded to the captain and set out to do their work

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At the Eyrie building...........

-Uncle Puck!!!!!!!!!!!!!!-screamed Tatiana down the hallways. He came back from the museum an hour ago and disappeared. She hated when he was in a bad mood because it meant that she was going to be in one too. She pulled her hair up in a loose ponytail as she walked, thinking about what to do. She got to his door and knocked. No answer. She knocked again. Still, no answer. She opened the door to see Owen sitting in a recliner staring up at the sky. The cresent moon was just coming up over the buildings and it had a reddish color to it that gave a pink tint to everything in the dark room. She slowly walked in and closed the door. He didn't even look. Something was wrong. Fey children bond with someone they love and that bond allows them to locate and communicate anywhere. tatiana had bonded with Puck, so he was either ignoring her or he was dead. She crawled up to the chair and looked into his face, hiding on the side of the recliner. His face was so sad. "Uncle Puck?"she whispered.

Owen wiped his face and looked down at the tiny face. He picked her up and held her, "I'm sorry Tatiana , I was just thinking. I didn't mean to ignore you.-

Tatiana wrapped her arms around his middle and rested her head on his chest. He was relaxing enough where she could tap into his memories. She saw in a flash the whole story of the Monstruo and Izzy. she looked at Owen and he saw by the look in her eyes she knew. he hated when she looked a him that way. AS her powers progressed her eyes aged. He felt like he as looking into the eyes of Kirstin Dunst from Interview with the Vampire. -What is it Tatiana?-

She answered,-The egg is not dead and you know it.-

-How can you be sure? I'm the one who put the spell on it...and I think it's dead.-

-What if it hatched?-

Owen's eyes bugged out of his head and his jaw dropped. she was right. The spell only was to the egg shell. If it hatched it would seem that it was shattered. -BY Avalon! Izzy!-

Owen stood right up holding Tatiana. -Let's go get it- He looked down at Tatiana and smiled. -Would you like to learn how to transport now?- Tatiana smiled and In a flash they were gone.

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The crew had taken to the gargoyles better than any of them assumed. Anything that gets them to sleep at night and not work was probably better than anything. The crew members taught Al how to steer and the operations on the ship. The cook taught Rosa how to cook and she became a student to Engano. She told Engano,-I want to be ready for anyhting so i an protect my baby and mate.-

Engano was more than happy to help. He liked Rosa she reminded him of a Fey back on Avalon. she took to magic very quickly too. By the second day, Rosa was already lifting heavy objects, like Jose and Al, with her mind. But that also was the day she asked Engano to keep a promise that had hurt him when he thought the egg was gone. Engano had just gotten into bed when there came tap.-Come in-

Rosa entered the room and sat on the edge of his bed,-Mage, I..I ask of a favor?-

Engagno sat up and took her rose hands,-Anything.-

-Will you be my baby's teacher? I want it to know how to use magic and protect itself.-

-You can teach it? By the time it hatches you will know enough.- But Rosa didn't answer.

Engano lifted her chin,-What is it?-

-I have been having nightmares.....or daymares I should say,-they both smiled,-they are horrible. I see a ship like ours only under brits rule..and thye defeat us. I will die.-

-Come now, we have had 5 great battles and 2 bits ones and have won in full..how can one ship destroy us?-

Rosa gave him a weak smile,-I don't know...but I see it and it scares me- She unfolded her wings to stretch them out. -Please, promise me.-

-I promise, I will be your child's tutorer.-

Rosa smiled and kissed him quick on the lips- Thank you, mi amigo. I shall never forget this.-

When she left Engano touched his lips and smiled. He slept hoping that she was wrong.

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Jose was thinking and had forgotten where he was. He saw that Izzy was starting to recover and Corey was asleep in his arms. -I was very happy with the gargoyles on my ship. They were noble creatures. I miss them so.-

Izzy looked at him- But, how did the ship sink. You had had so many battles..how did one ship destroy you?-

Jose sighed,-You see, the British ship that attacked us had steel plates and a cannon that had balls made with iron spikes so it ripped to shreds anything in it's path, including people. They were ready for battle in a way we weren't. Engano swore alot and said something about Oberon, but why I don't know. Probably just mage talk. But, I lived to see this precious face. And now I don't know what is to happen.-

-You live on.- The two humans looked around to see a ball of light appear infront of them. The ball formed into two beings that Izzy didn't know. Yet, the man looks VERY familiar. Jose stood up and laughed with tears in his eyes,-Engano! My friend...it's been so long.-

Engano smiled and walked to his friend,-Hello, Jose.-

Behind him was a little girl in an identical purple robe as Engano. She walked over to Izzy and placed a glowing hand on Izzy's cheek. In seconds, Izzy felt completely recovered from the seditive. She went to move but the little girl stopped her,-Let us leave them- Before she could object Tatiana transported them to the top of the building.

-Why did you do that?-

Tatiana smiled,-They need to be alone. When you haven't seen soemone in almost 400 years, wouldn't you want to chat alone?-

Izzy nodded and just sat down. she no had control over the matter so she might as well sit and sulk.

Tatiana giggled-You haven't lost control..remember you are now Corey's mother.-

Izzy smiled,-Yeah, I am.-

Jose gave the sleeping Corey to Engano-Look at her..she's beautiful...-

-Just like her mother-they said in unison.

The baby opened it's eyes slightly and looked around but closed them again. Engano smiled,-I thought she was gone..I thought...-

-I know, so did I, my friend. You said that when I saw her face I would know peace. may I finally sleep now, mage.-

Engano looked at his friend,-But, you do not wish to live and see her grow? You aren't ready yet?-

Jose smiled,-Is anyone ever ready? No. I know she will be a fine lady, especially with you as her teacher and a mother like Izzy. I am not needed anymore. After our ship went down I promised to have an empire for her to wake up too...and that's what I have done. I own a muti-billion dollar corporation called Mongarg.-

-The tech-ship bulding firm?-

-That's the one. we do everything from building ship, carriers, and subs, to sponsoring deep sea research......I left it all to her...all I need to do is write her name.-

-And what is that?-

-Cordeila Rosa Hada.-answered Izzy. Tatiana came running in out of breath behind her, -Sorry, I couldn't stop her.-

-That's ok, kiddo-answered Engano. Jose looked at Engano-Do you have the power to write that name on all the necessary papers?-

Engano looked at Tatiana and their eyes became engulfed in green. He looked back at Jose, -Done.-

-Good..now I am very tired...my friend release me from your spell.-

Engano gave Corey back to Izzy and walked over to Jose. Tatiana got close to Izzy. Jose laid on the couch and looked up and his friend,-Goodbye, Engano. i shall miss you.-

Engano knelt beside Jose,-You don't have to do this.-

Jose nodded,-I do. I have lived to long. I lived to fulfill a promise to Rosa and myself. And I have accoplished them. I want to rest. But before I go,-he whispered- what is your real name?-

Engano turned to Tatiana,*take them outside...and don't come back until I tell you too.* Tatiana nodded and all three disappeared. Engano smiled,-I am the Fey Puck.-Before Jose could react Engano transformed into Puck,-This is my true form.-tears were forming in his eyes. Jose smiled,-I always knew you were too strange to be human.-They both smiled.

-Puck, I thank you for your friendship and helping me live for so long. But the world is not the kind I want to live in anymore. You and Izzy can take care of Corey alot better than I can......I just have allowed you to do it in style.-

Puck hugged his friend,-Goodbye Captain Verde.-

Jose smiled and touched Puck's cheek,-Goodbye Puck.-

Puck stood up and chanted: Soul that beats within your breast...be released to find your rest......go now to your crew and be a captain true..happy and peaeful knowing that people loved you.-

A white light surrounded Jose and a tunnel flew through the ceiling and into the sky. Puck, using Tatiana's mental link as a way for "teaching her" he magically placed Jose's body in his office at Mongarg, making it look like he died in his sleep at his desk. He felt the half of his soul that had been in Jose return to him and complete him. It felt werid...he realized that this part of his soul wasn't effected my Oberon's banishment. And if it was melding right then he would have his powers back in full and Oberon couldn't do anything about it, since it was a "gift" from a human. With a huge smile on his face, he called Tatiana and she appeared with Izzy and Corey. Corey was now awake and squirming with joy. Izzy was stunned to see a little man with big elvin ears standing in her living room. He saw the look and smiled,-My lady, I am Puck.....but you can call me Owen,-he changed into Owen before Izzy's eyes,- We need to talk about a suitable place for you to live.-

-But, where, when , why?- Owen smiled and walked up to her.-All will be explained, I promise, let us sit and talk.-

After everything was explained Izzy just looked at Tatiana and Corey. Tatiana was making shapes out of magic and dancing them in front of Corey's eyes. Coery tried to grab them and if she got one it popped like a bubble. -Is she your daughter?-

Owen smiled,-No. She is my niece in a way. She is the grand-daughter to Titania..-

-Queen of Avalon-answered Izzy-I know literature Mr. Burnett. But I don't understand why I need to move into the Eyrie?-

Owen sat back in his chair.-I promise Jose that Corey would not awaken to be the only gargoyle. Mr. Xanatos has living with him Corey's ancestors.-

-So, it IS true! He has the gargoyles up there!-

Tatiana and Corey looked over at Izzy. Tatiana picked the baby up and carried over to them- she is sooooo cute uncle Puck, can we keep her?- Owen saw a puckish grin that scared him onTatiana's face. He could hear her thoughts screaming how she wasn't going to be the baby anymore. That any trick she did she can blame the baby. *Oh boy, I've created a monster* he thought.

Owen turned back to Izzy,-Please, come with us..meet them. They haven't had a full-blooded gargoyle in their clan for over 1000 years. They would die happy to know that there is at least one more Scottish gargoyle left.-

Izzy drew little circles on her table not looking at any of them.-Would they take her from me?-

Owen smiled and took Corey from Tatiana. He knelt in front of Izzy, making her look at him,-Ask that again-

Before she could she saw the depressed face of corey looing at her with outstreached arms. Corey wanted her "mother' to hold her. Her "mother" to comfort her. And that "mother" was Izzy. Corey didn't know that her real mother was dead. All she knew was Izzy loved her and that was enough. Izzy took Corey and hugged her while corey wrapped her wings around Izzy's arms. -I'll come-

Owen looked at Tatiana and smiled. She returned the smile, *good job.*

*Thank you Tatiana, you did very well yourself. shall we go?*

Tatiana took Owen's hand, *We shall*

Izzy looked up and found herself in the office of Mr. Xanatos. Alone. Still holding Corey she walked into one of the longest hallways in her life. -Izzy?-called Owen.

-Here!- Izzy walked quickly to where Owen was. He lead her into the library where she saw Tatiana her older brother Alex. Mr and Mrs. Xanatos. 7 gargoyles, 1 gargdog, and one woman holding onto the large lavender colored gargoyle. Owen smiled- Everyone, meet Isabelle Hada and Cordiela Rosa Hada.-

Brooklyn chuckled- which is which?-

The wise-crack made Izzy alittle bit more comfortable. She spoke in a low tone- I'm Isabelle, but please call me Izzy. And this is Corey.- Izzy saw a small olive gargoyle walk towards her.-May I hold her?-

She nodded and gave him the baby. The baby cooed and pulled on his lip. He brought the baby over to the other gargoyles who ohed and awed over her. Corey was in baby glory. All those people fussing over her just because she was the baby. Izzy started to feel funny. She felt like she didn't belong anymore. Alex noticed this and walked up to her, -I know the gargoyles once they are done will thank you with all their hearts. I'd like to thank you too. The gargoyles have been my best friends for a long time and too see them happy like this is more than I could ever dream.-

Izzy had been tearing the whole time Alex was talking. She was happy too. She came out of her trance when Corey started to get fussy. Broadway was holding the baby but Corey was getting tired of being passed around. izzy walked up to the gargoyle and smiled. He smiled back and came forward alittle so Izzy could get a good hold on the baby. Corey smiled and snuggled close to Izzy and so was asleep. The leader moved towards her,-My name is Goliath, and you have...-

Izzy put her hand up,-I know what I have done..your welcome.-

The gargoyle smiled, leading her to the couch. -This is Hudson, Brooklyn, Broadway, Lexington, Angela, my daughter....and Bronx.- Bronx was sleeping at Izzy's feet, leaning on her shins.

Hudson laughed- Gargdogs are meant to protect de youngings, so don't you worry. He is harmless.-

Izzy nodded and looked around her. She was surrounded with so many things that she had always taught to be false. Gargoyles, the Fey, and most importantly the treasure of the Monsturo. Owen sat next to Izzy and gently stroked the baby's face,-Welcome home, little one. And welcome to our family Ms. Hada.-

Isabelle smiled,- Izzy.-

Goliath looked to everyone,-This is truly a time to rejoice.-

Brooklyn got a confused look on his face and turned to Lex,-Is this Gargoyles: chapter 4?-

Lex shrugged,-Who knows, I stopped counting.-

For the rest of the night, Hudson told stories of the old days. The trio told of their adventures in Manahtten. Angela and Elisa, with Goliath to correct them, told about their Avalon journey. And Owen, told his own story. Izzy listened to every word, memorizing the way they spoke and moved. she knew she would have to retell these stories over and over again to Corey and she wanted to be ready. But all and all this was a good life. And who knew what tomorrow would bring?

*************************to be continued************************

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