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A Lonely Heart's Wish	By : shaliscarai Category: +G through L > Gargoyles Views: 9056 -:- Recommendations : 0 -:- Currently Reading : 0
Disclaimer: I do not own Gargoyles/Disney related but the original character, Eve Anderson, is from my own mind and is not a character of Disney. I get no pay and am only doing this for fun

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Justin nearly stumbles over a tree root along the path, Thunder inches away from him to keep him from running. Puck glances back, rolling his eyes. “This would be much simpler if you would ride. I wouldn’t have to worry about you breaking a leg that way.”
“I am not getting on that insane beast!” Justin growls out, tripping again. “Where are you taking me anyway?”
“Grandmother Willow.” Puck turns around, laying across Warrior’s rump to watch Justin. “Maybe she can figure out what to do with you.”
“Letting me go comes to mind.” Justin growls back, annoyed at the way Puck seems to be totally at ease.
“Oh, I will.” Puck grins mischievously. “I just haven’t decided what to do to you beforehand.” Warrior slows, snorting softly and Puck glances over his shoulder. “Looks like we are here. Hopefully she is willing to see us.”
They walk into a small glade full of trees surrounding a small stream. Warrior stops, pawing at the ground and snorting. A few nymphs glide among the trees, only giving Justin a few glimpses of them before they disappear again. Puck vaults off Warrior’s back and strides forward, leading the way to a single tall willow tree.
“Grandmother, I have need of your wisdom.” He bows low to the tree, waiting to see if she will come out.
“Since when does a prince come see me for wisdom?” Grandmother slowly materializes from the tree. “And why bring me the grandson of William Dark Elk?”
“I am afraid Grandmother that he has angered Eve and brought on her magic prematurely.” Puck glances back at Justin. “As I do not know this man and Eve is resting, I cannot decide what I should do with him.”
She turns to Justin, eyeing him appraisingly. “And what did you do to cause such a reaction, Grandson of Dark Elk?” She wags her gnarled finger at him. “And do not presume to lie. I can tell when I am being lied to.”
“I kissed her.” Justin mumbles and scuffs his boots.
“Speak up, young one.” She lifts a brow at him. “It is rude to mumble at your elders.”
“I said I kissed her.” He sighs, looking away from them. “I asked her to not marry him and stay with me. Then I kissed her.”
Grandmother Willow begins to laughs merrily, much to Justin’s embarrassment. “That would do it! What fools young men are!” She finally stops and glances at Puck. “And what would you do with him?”
“You know very well what I would do with him if given the choice.” Puck’s fists ball. “He attacked my mate and caused her harm. I would gladly wipe him off the face of existence but I have Eve to think about.” He sighs softly, letting his hands relax. “She considers him family and so must I. He is all the family she has left now and I would not take that away from her.”
“So losing so much has taught you well, Young Prince.” She nods, smiling at him. “Very well. Leave him here. I will see if he is worthy of staying here and protecting our sanctuary. If he is, I will return him to you by nightfall.”
Puck bows again, ignoring Justin’s look of panic. “Thank you Grandmother.” He vaults back onto Warrior’s back, motioning for Thunder to stay for the time being.
Grandmother slips her arm into Justin’s pulling him closer to her tree. “Come, Young Man. Show an old woman that you still have the manners your grandfather taught you. “
Owen quickly enters the house, hating having to be away from her for so long. He sees David sitting in the kitchen and stops just outside the doorway. “Any change?”
“None.” David sets his cup down and stands. “She seems to be just sleeping. Fox hasn’t left her side since you left. She didn’t think it would be a good idea to leave Eve alone with Titania there.”
“My sister is here?” Owen’s eyes widen in alarm. “Why?”
“She didn’t say that I know of.” He pats Owen on the shoulder. “Don’t worry. I think for once she doesn’t mean to harm anyone. I’ll go get our bags in the car while you get things settled with Fox.”
Owen nods before heading down the hallway. He stops just outside the bedroom door, listening intently. When he hears nothing, he silently opens the door. Fox looks up, a faint smile crossing her lips before disappearing. He steps inside and sees his sister still in the chair, reading from an old book.
Titania looks up and closes the book. “I see that your business has been concluded. Is the human still alive?”
“He is.” Owen settles on the bed, gently stroking Eve’s hair from her face. He feels her magic has rebounded some since he left. “I see you have given her a small dose of magic.”
“I thought it best for her not to be so weak.” Titania tilts her head, gazing down at Eve. “She is too fragile right now to be without protection. I will stay as long as you have need of me.”
He glances up, blinking in shock at her. He finally looks away, sliding more onto the bed to curl up next to Eve. “David is gathering your things, Fox. I will be fine with her and will let you know when she wakes.”
“Are you sure?” Fox glances at her mother, still uneasy with her being there.
“I am.” He pulls Eve closer to him, holding her tight against him. “Nothing will happen until she wakes.”
“Ok.” She stands and walks towards the door. “Be sure to call me or I will be back here by tomorrow night to check on her myself.”
“Understood.” He sighs softly as Fox leaves the room. Soon the house is quiet except for the sound of soft breathing and the gentle snick of a page being turned. He brushes his lips against Eve’s, letting a small trickle of magic slip into her. “We are getting married.” He murmurs into the silent room.
Titania never looks up from her book. “I know.”
“She wants it to be as traditional as she can make it.” He lifts his eyes, meeting hers as they gaze at him over the book. “She wants Oberon to hand fast us.”
“Does she?” One eyebrow lifts. “I cannot say what my husband will decide. He will not take it well if the invitation is not asked in person.”
“I understand.” He gazes down at Eve, noting that she is starting to gain color back in her cheeks and move slightly against him in her sleep. “Do you think he will meet with her to discuss it?”
“Perhaps.” She lowers the book, taking in the way her brother protectively holds his bond mate. “Is it you who seeks his blessing or your mate?”
“Truthfully?” He glances back up at his sister to see her nod. “Both of us. She wants it for me and I want it because I want his approval for once in my life. I have never asked of it before and I don’t know why I want it now but I do.”
“I will see what I can do.” She stands, laying the book down on a nearby table. “Is there tea in the kitchen?”
“Of course.” He shifts as Eve burrows into his warmth.
“Then I will make us some.” She glides to the door. “It may prove to be a fruitful night.”
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