Peyton and the Gargoyles

Thrill of the Hunt

Two weeks have passed since Peyton had become friends with a strange group of creatures known as the gargoyles and ever since that faithful night, the group and the young girl's bond grew closer than ever.

After her home school lessons were done, Peyton would rush over to the castle and hang out with her new best friends.

And tonight was no different.

As the sun began to set, Elisa, Owen, and Peyton were walking out of the elevator and up to the courtyard of the ancient castle.

Peyton then said to Owen, "Mr. Brunette, it's kinda crazy to think that we're being allowed back up here after Elisa put Mr. Xanatos behind bars."

"Mr. Xanatos is not the sort to harbor a grudge Ms. Gordon," replied Owen, "and he wouldn't dream of denying you two the opportunity of seeing your friends."

Peyton smiled before rushing up the tower steps that lead to the highest turret where the gargoyles were still in their stone sleep.

"Excited little one isn't she?" Owen asked.

"Yeah," chuckled Elisa, "it's been two weeks and already she considers them soul mates."

They walked up to the castle turret to catch up with Peyton as the last light of day passed.

Soon, the world fell into darkness as the gargoyles awakened with a series of roars, Elisa and Peyton took a small step back so they wouldn't hit by any of the rocks. Peyton smiled widely as she was now used to their awakenings, but she remembered what it was like in the beginning only two weeks ago.

"If you'll excuse me." Owen excused himself and left.

Goliath got off of his pedestal.

"Elisa, Peyton. What a pleasant sight to greet us as we awaken," he says to her.

"Well, it's a slow night and I was in the neighborhood." Elisa shrugs.

The rest of the gargoyles got off their pedestals.

"C'mon Bronx!" Peyton called to the large beast. "Come here, boy!"

Without hesitation, Bronx leaped onto Peyton and licked her face. Peyton giggled and laughed for a while before she got up and pet Bronx's head.

"Hi guys," she greeted.

"Good to see you again, lassie," Hudson gave a quick wave and leaves.

"Catch you later," Brooklyn said as he ran past Goliath, Peyton, and Elisa and flew down with Lexington and Broadway.

Bronx followed Hudson downstairs.

Elisa let out a laugh and told Goliath, "They're in a hurry."

"What's the rush big guy?" Peyton asked.

Goliath smiled at the two and told them, "They are fascinated by the things they see on the television. Every night they rush to turn it on but welcome to our home. Especially now that Xanatos has been defeated and this castle is truly ours once more."

Elisa's smile turned into a frown when she said, "That's what I wanted to talk to you about. You know that Xanatos was only convicted of receiving stolen property."

"Convicted?" Goliath asked.

"Yeah, that means when certain people are accused of doing a crime and that's why he or she is in prison," said Peyton.

"Right," added Elisa "But Xanatos only got a six-month sentence and were lucky it wasn't suspended, his lawyers probably might get that time cut down. The point is that it's not safe here for you guys."