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Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 62: She Gave Him No Choice
"No.""Yes Trent. Come on. Go back to gargoyle form and take me with you."Beth stood with her hands on her hips. He'd seen that stance more than once while she'd been working. She wasn't going to give in. His eyes fell closed. He didn't have a choice did he?"Fine."He transformed. He grabbed his backpack and he gently clutched her in his claws. Taking off he headed back to the house in West Philadelphia. A battle raged in the skies over Philadelphia and he hoped that no one was watching. Or maybe it was time for humans to discover what was going on. Maybe it was time for them to open their eyes and see that their world was very different than what they thought it was. He didn't consider himself a crusader and he'd have to talk to his fellow gargoyles. They might want to continue living under the radar. It wasn't his choice alone to make. On the other hand, the goblins were taking over the world. He couldn't stand by and let that happen. Donal and his wife stood on the roof and took
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 63: Normal Life Again
With Foley Security beefing up things at her apartment complex and there being no other threats as far as she could tell, Beth had insisted on resuming normal life. Well as normal as life could be after you found out that you were a fairy. She still hadn't embraced that fully.But Maggie, her best friend, was on her way over and maybe they'd figure it all out. What would her friend think?Beth buzzed Maggie up to her apartment. Part of the new security was cameras and only people in the apartments could let anyone in. It was a start. Beth hugged her best friend who had brought lunch for both of them to share. They chattered about her honeymoon and caught up on all sorts of things as they ate. Beth had never been reluctant to tell Maggie anything, but her realistic friend who had always been grounded in reality might react strangely to Beth's news."You clearly have something to say, Beth. You've been dancing around it all afternoon. Just spill it."They sat on her couch with mugs of t
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 64: Hiding Out
Trent hoped that Beth would be successful, but he also hoped that she would come back to him. He missed her and he hadn't even kissed the woman. Now he waited for his partners as he sat at the island at Deke's place. Deke cooked lunch for them. Whitney, Deke's wife and fairy, had taken their child out to the park and would be back at some point. "Thanks for letting me use your place, Deke.""I'm always the one cooking. We might die if you did it.""I'm not that bad. You are just that much better than I am," Trent said."It's all in the details."Kel was the first to show up. He was back only a few days from his honeymoon with his wife and fairy, Maggie. Pete and Ben arrived at the same time. Both of them were single and Trent hoped they at least would be on his side."So why are we here other than Deke's great food?" Ben asked. He would be the one to start the conversation. Pete was probably the quietest of them all so he wouldn't. Trent wiped his hands on his napkin then looked aro
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 65: Stone Watchman
Pete Shapiro's company-issued phone beeped as he walked down a deserted hallway in Rothchild's Labs.Problem? He doubted it.What he liked most about working night shift as a security guard is that he didn't have to talk to anyone. He and the other guard interacted only a few times during the shift and that was just fine for Pete. He wasn't a people person. Choosing to be a loner most of the time, he just liked his own company. Which always makes him wonder why he'd agreed to be a partner in the pop-up nightclub Grotesque. He still shook his head at that. He'd been dragged along and had just never shaken loose from that group. They were all ex-military and they understood each other. They called him Eeyore because he always saw the negative in any action. He glanced down at the phone. "Could this be a glitch?"Like setting up a permanent home for Grotesque. He didn't see why they had to change things. Trent, one of his four partners, had bought a building and was renovating the top
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 66: Her Boss's Demand
When Jenna opened her mouth to speak he put up his hand. "Do your job Jenna. I want that report on my desk by the end of the day."She had gotten it to him, but she'd held back some of the sample that the company had given her. Despite her boss not wanting her to, she had been determined to test it, and she had. She'd run the sample through another test, and it was just finishing up when she arrived at the lab. Her boss would know she'd been in, but she could explain it away. She'd never lied to her boss, but something about this ingredient bothered her. Something about the company bothered her. She hadn't been given the full story, but she was going to figure it out. The name of the company hadn't been on the report she'd been given which was odd. She'd signed a non-disclosure agreement so that she would know who she was working with. It wasn't essential to her job, but it helped her know what they were looking for. The people who wrote the report she read weren't scientists. Someti
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 67: Danger
His phone went silent. "Is there a problem?" Jenna asked."Don't know.""Do you know the cause of the power outage?" she asked. "Not my concern at the moment.""Well if it's temporary we could wait it out," she said. "Miss, please stop talking. I'm thinking."Well. Okay. She crossed her arms. She could think her way out of this problem. If he could by pass the electronic doors they could be out of here. What was he waiting for?Before she could open her mouth a shrill siren went off. **Crap. Someone—or many someones—were in the facility. The backup generator hadn't come on, but Pete knew the route to the exit. How were the intruders getting in? "Let's go."His best bet was to get out. He had to get the scientist out since he had no idea what was going on and he didn't have the wherewithal to make a stand. If Anthony was gone then Pete was on his own. He grabbed the woman's hand. "Come on.""I'm Jenna."She wanted an introduction? "Pete."He dragged her down the hallway. "Could
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 68: Oh Crud
Pete paced as they waited for Donal. He wanted Jenna away from him as soon as possible. If she was his fairy, he wanted nothing to do with her. Having watched his father die a slow death without his mother had convinced Pete he wasn't interested in finding his fairy. His relationships lasted only six weeks. That was his rule. Any longer, and he would risk getting too involved. Of course, he'd known none of them were his fairy. Still, he hadn't risked his heart. He could live his whole live by himself."Do you have to pace?" she asked."Yes."He didn't make eye contact with her. His uniform scratched and he undid the top button on his shirt. The weather was turning and thankfully the humidity was almost gone for the fall. She was attractive. Dark curls had fallen out of her bun. They framed her round face. He shouldn't notice that. He shouldn't notice in the rising light that she had dimples in that round face. "Should we talk about it?" she asked.That question stopped him. Had she se
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 69: Everything Gone
Jenna had to agree with Donal and Pete. There were no coincidences. She must have stumbled onto something, and someone didn't want her to stop. It was like something out of a thriller novel. Then there was whatever Pete had turned into. That might be something to explore another day. Donal pulled into a parking lot of a chain coffee shop. Not her favorite, but she needed the caffeine to clear her head. The method of getting it into her body was secondary. She ordered her coffee and the three of them settled at a table far from the window. A television murmured in the corner, but Jenna didn't really see anything. "Jenna?" Donal said.She shook herself. She hugged the mug in front of her trying to put on her clinical hat. She had to think logically about what the next step was for her. She couldn't go back to the lab since she'd removed material. Did they even know? Had they figured it out? The cameras hadn't been working since it had been dark. "What?"Donal cleared his throat. "Do
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Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 103: Aftermath
Dani woke late the next morning to the scent of coffee and pancakes. It all smelled good, so she pulled on sweats and headed in the direction of aroma. Ben stood in front of the stove wearing a pair of jeans and a worn t-shirt. He wouldn't have looked any better if he'd been in a tuxedo.She paused in the doorway and watched his efficient movements. He was humming while he worked. As if a load had been taken off his shoulders. There were no reminders of his wounds from last night."Hi," he said, turning to her.She slid into his arms as if it were the most natural thing. They'd been through something together. Even if they didn't have a bond before, the events of last night would have cemented one between them. "Hey.""You okay?" he asked."I'm okay. Not sure where I go from here," she said.He had one hand on her back and the other on her hair, stroking it. As if he knew she loved it. "One foot in front of the other."Dani's phone rang. It was the college. "Let me take this." She move
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 102: She Was Here
Dani was close and that made Ben want to turn, but something was holding him back. Was there some magic in this room that kept his abilities at bay? He didn't know that could happen. He'd never heard of it and it was a disturbing new twist to a goblin's power. He'd have to ask Donal when they arrived. Which he was pretty sure they were going to do.If Dani was here, she'd been brought here by the good guys. At least he hoped. The men playing cards had left. He could feel his wounds healing, but not as quickly as they should have. Something was definitely blocking his powers. A goblin flung open the door to the room. This one's stench was as bad as the rest of them.He wore a suit in his human form, but it didn't mask his evil. Ben glanced up at him with his one unswollen eye. This wasn't going to end well for the goblins, and if he could, Ben would extract as much information from them as possible. They still thought they were winning.The good guys were going to win again. Ben had no
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 101: Saving Ben
Dani heard the words he didn't say. They could kill Ben and it hurt her heart. She flinched at the idea that he would no longer be around. "I get it. I'm sorry I'm dragging my feet."Donal put a hand on hers. "We understand, we just want to get Ben."She nodded. "So do I." She shook herself. "So, I have to be touching Ben for our power to work?""Yes, and he needs to be in gargoyle form.""There's nothing else I need to do?" she asked.She looked at each one of them. As much as she couldn't grasp it all, she wanted the whole story. All of it."Just hold onto Ben."***Dani bounced around in the front seat of the van as Tex drove it from paved streets to ones with potholes and ruts. For the taxes they paid, the roads were the worst. Of course, this was an area that had been abandoned and maybe those companies renovating the warehouses would do the same for the roads."Not too much further. Can you feel him?"She nodded. Ben was in pain. She knew that, but he hadn't given up hope. It was
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 100: You're a Fairy
Dani's thoughts immediately went to her friend with cancer. That was the biggest incident. It wasn't the only one. A few more flooded her brain. "Yes.""Well, those are your fairy powers. You can wish something for someone else and it comes true. Something good of course. You are unable to use your powers for bad things."Powers? She had powers? "Can I wish Ben back here?""It's not that simple," Sean said, taking up the explanation. "Because goblin magic is strong, you can't overcome it. Well, not alone."She sat straighter. "So, how can I?""With your gargoyle."She looked around the table again. "Ben?""Yes. Ben's your gargoyle," Sean said.Okay. She needed a little more. "Can you give me some background?""Back before humans—or we think humans with goblins' help—ruled the world, there was magic. Gargoyle and fairies formed an alliance against goblins. A few elite families of gargoyles were assigned to protect a specific fairy. That is still true, but most fairies have no idea they
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 99: Ben Gone
If Dani went downstairs to Foley Security, she might miss Ben.She should wait.She poured water into a mug and tucked it into the microwave for tea. Something was bothering her. Something in her soul told her that Ben was in trouble. She hit cancel on the microwave and took the steps one floor down.Foley Security was buzzing, but it was probably normal activity. The spouses had gone home. Ben and Dani knew when their interviews were. Donal had taken care of security for the ones they would have to do in person. The rest would be done remotely via Zoom in the office Tex had set up for them.Dani looked around, then finally asked the receptionist, "Where's Donal?""He's out meeting a new client.""Declan?""He's in his office. He might be on the phone," she said."Can I go back? I need to talk to him."She nodded as the phone rang. Dani slipped past her and down the hall, in search of any of the Foley brothers.Sean walked out into the hallway. Dani stopped. "I need to talk to you. Ben
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 98: Suspended
"Give them to me, and I'll not have you escorted off campus by security."The woman was a goblin. How hadn't Ben noticed that from the other end of the lecture hall? Maybe they were getting good at covering up their stench. "Let's go, Dani.""I'm not going to be run off campus that easily.""It's better if we go now."The dean shot him a glowering look. She knew what Ben was, and he didn't want an altercation in case any of the students were still lingering. Dani frowned then packed up her briefcase. "This isn't over.""Yes, it is."Wyatt was waiting outside. "Professor Walsh? What's going on?""I guess I'm suspended. Do me a favor? Keep questioning things," Dani said to him.Ben put a hand on her lower back. "It was worth a try, Dani. This place is crawling with goblins, so I guess they have infiltrated here also.""Let's talk when we get to the car," she said.Ben had to agree. He couldn't get them out of there fast enough.***Ben received the notice from YouTube the next day. They
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 97: Reunion
Meg hugged Dani. "You look as if you are carrying the weight of the world. You aren't alone anymore, Dani. We're all here."The idea warmed her. She hadn't had a tribe since college. Many of her friends had moved away to find jobs in other cities. She'd stayed put, thinking this was her home. It was, even if she had no family here. Instead of fostering new friendships, she'd launched herself into her career. Speaking engagements had followed, but her life was a little empty."That's nice to know, Meg. Thanks.""Ben might be done by now. He'll be looking for you.""Me?"She wasn't sure if he would be or not. She didn't know where she stood with Ben. Or exactly why it mattered to her. Before their event, she'd been happy to go through life alone. Sort of happy about it. Maybe she'd only been reconciled to the idea."Of course," Meg said."Why?"Meg just laughed, the sound a sweet melody for some reason. "Let's go find him. I'm starved and I hope my husband is back with breakfast."Dani's
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 96: Confession
"How much do you know?" Ben asked."Well, I know that goblins invaded the venue. We have several videos of that. And now that you put out that video of you changing to a gargoyle my boss has told me to step up our investigation of the goblins.""You've known about what is going on?" Ben said.He shifted in the chair he'd chosen. Dalton nodded. "They've been on our radar for a while. With you exposing them we suspect they will get more violent.""I certainly hadn't expected that reaction.""Don't feel guilty. You did what you thought was right. I get it. I'm sure it was cathartic to come into the light about who you are."Ben nodded. Dalton had said that wistfully. "You a supe?""Gargoyle, like you, except I'm of French ancestry not Irish. My family has been in the United States for years.""I had a buddy in the service whose family was from France. Paris. He was the first generation born here. Frenchie, we called him. He'd swear at us in French so we'd have no idea what he was saying."
Gargoyles in Uniform Chapter 95: Revealing
Ben would do everything in his power to protect his children, if he had them. Tex shrugged. "I think that you're doing the right thing. It is the only way to win this battle with the goblins."He shook Tex's hand. "Thanks. And Aileen?""My wife is on board with defeating goblins.""Good to know. Now let me think about what I'm going to say."Ben walked back in front of the camera."You haven't been planning this?""I have, Tex, but I never thought about what I'd say.""Say what is in your heart," Dani said from the doorway.Ben nodded. "I guess that's the best advice I'm going to get."Tex climbed up onto the table and sat behind the camera. "Well said.""You should go up, Dani," Ben said.She shook her head. "I've spent my whole life studying history. I want to be part of it now.""No pressure," Ben said, laughing."None meant, but this is huge, Ben," she said.He nodded. "Okay let's begin. I think I know what I want to say now."Dani cleared her throat. "I'll be right outside."Ben w
