Life Goes On   Story # 3
by Erica DeTraglia (DeTragedy@aol.com)

Disclaimer: All Gargoyles characters belong to Disney and Buena Vista Tele.
All other characters are copyrighted 1997 by Erica DeTraglia.
Any song or artist used are owned by themselves and the record companies 
and/or angencies for represent them
Thanks for still reading. The saga goes on. Please send me your comments.
 

I rate this TV-Ma. Mature readers only for sexual content and language.

5 months after "When Wishes Come True"....

Puck was sitting on Abby's bed looking at a photo album. Most of the pict
ures were of Abby playing 'Puck' in the Ny Shakespearen festival that last summer.
There was a picture of that crazy Ms. Attrey throwing kisses. Then there 
was Puck's favorite. A picture of Abby in her "Puck" costume hugging him in his human attaire.
Which was a T-shirt, shorts, human size ears and short hair. He looked down to 
see that he was wearing khaki long pants with a big blue sweater. Under the 
sweater was a white shirt that peeked out at the top.
The only difference was his ears and hair were his normal length. He dropped 
the pictures on the bed at leaned back onto a big pillow.
The first snowfall was late this year. Steel, dirt, and brick could still
 be seen on the tops of the buildings. It was depressing.
Puck leaned back up. He put the loose photos in the album and stashed it 
under the bed.
His health had improved in the last 5 months. he could walk without a cane and
 he was able to shapeshift again.
He went to the windowseat to wait for Abby. She was girl-talking with Angela. 
Who knew what they could be talking about. Puck knew it wasn't their love life.
Puck didn't blame Abby for wanting to wait. She was only 19. Also the thought
 about her mother getting pregnant and dying while giving birth had haunted 
Abby her whole life. She just didn't understand that Puck would never let 
that happen. His magic could heal her. Plus he didn't think that Xanatos and Petros
 would be to happy if he knocked up their little girl. Puck pushed the thought from 
his mind. When she was ready he was ready. 

All of a sudden the door flung open and Abby came in. She was not even aware 
that Puck was in the room. She had kicked off her shoes and had her shirt off. 
Puck could see the just visible 6-pack stomach Abby had. He cleared his throat 
and Abby turned around. She jumped.
"Shit Puck, what are you doing here?!" She put her hands on her hips.
"I don't know. Is this an invitation?" Puck smiled. Abby looked to see
that she was just wear a bra and jeans."NO! I'm going to be late for my
final." Puck got up and moved next to the bed. She already had her boots
on. She was looking for a shirt. Puck looked at his watch,"What time do
you have to go?"
Looking at the clock Abby said,"I have to leave in five minutes." Puck
pushed her down onto the bed. He began kissing her running his hand up her
thigh. She ran her fingers through his hair. Puck pulled up,"All I need
is three." Abby laughed and took off his sweater. "Thanks for the 
sweater."She got up and put the sweater.
Puck propped himself up on his elbows,"Damn it Abby! That was a good trick."
She pulled her hair out of the sweater,"I know." She stradled him 
and began to kiss him. "Gotta go. I promise that the day I graduate will be the day I'm ready."
"Promise?"
"I swear on the future Pucks."
Puck just laid on the bed and waved as Abby left. "OK Puck! Time to get
off your ass." Puck left Abby's room. The first thing he did before he went to 
the Great hall was get another sweater. He entered the Hall to
see the trio and Angela taking turns lifting Alex up to place Christmas
trinkets on the tree. Fox and David were nowhere to be seen;neither was Goliath. 
"I guess some people are getting an early Christmas present." Puck thought with
a smile. Hudson was by the fire reading Abby's history book. Puck put 
his hands in his pockets and walked over to Hudson. "Anything good?"
"Aye lad, Abby decided to take medival Scotland next semester. She
asked me to help her. So, I'm reading the lass's book to get ahead
start."
Puck nodded,"She choose an excellent teacher." Hudson beamed with 
pride. It was nice of Abby to get Hudson involved in something. It made
him love her more. He could see Alex looking at him with a 
what-are-you-waiting-for expression."hey little man, what's up?" 
Angela handed Alex to Puck,"He wants you to fly him to the top."
Puck flew him to the top and Alex put the star on top. As he 
desended Alex was giggling and clapping.
Brookyln was the first to ask,"How are you feeling?"
Puck shrugged,"Fine, I can shapeshift again."
Lex colored paled. Puck noticed it,"You know Lex, you really should
trust me." Puck went away mad. Ever since Goliath told the clan about 
that dream he made for Goliath (Future Tense) the trio didn't trust 
him. They thought that Puck getting his powers back was the end of the
world. He could begin to feel his blood boil. A hand touched his
shoulder. It was Angela."I'm sorry Puck..they really don't mean it."
"Yes they do." Puck shook her head off him.
Angela looked at the fey,"CAn we talk?" Puck was surprise to hear those
words,"Sure?"

Angela and Puck went into the library. A fire was roaring when they got
there. Angela sat on a big cushion on the floor. Puck sat next to her.
"Do you love Abby?'
Puck already didn't like where this conversation was heading. "Of 
course I love her. What kind of stupid question is that?!"
Angela put her hands up,"Hey don't kill the messenger. Abby wanted me
to make sure."
"What?" Puck had lowered his voice. He could feel his heart tightening.
"Does she not love me?"
"Oh no! It's just that she is getting worried. She loves you so much
but she's afraid that you don't think so..."
"Because we haven't 'done' it." Puck said.
Angela folded her arms,"Yes. Also she knows how much you want a baby. 

She told me that she wants think about it. You know, the whole thing
about her mother."
Puck nodded,"Thanks for telling me, Angela."
Angela got up,"No problem, just don't tell her I told you. Let's go 
finish up the tree. I'll make sure the boys behave."
Puck nodded.

The rest of the night was actually enjoyable. Broadway made cookies
and hot cocoa. Puck, holding Alex, flew to get the higher parts on
the tree. Brooklyn put on that Christmas classic,"Grandma Got Run Over
By A Reindeer." They were all singing and laughing with the lyrics. The
trio lightened up and let Puck in on their conversations.
Fox and David had joined the group with big smiles. Lex leaned into the
group and said,"Guess who got an early Christmas present?"
Puck laughed,"I had the same thought earlier." They all laughed.

Around midnight everyone scattered to do their own thing. Puck was 
walking to his room when the elevator opened. Abby walked out with
snow all over herself. She looked up to see Puck,"It's snowing."
"Really?" Puck said mockingly.
Abby smiled,"Goodnight, wise ass."
Puck entered Abby's room. He magically changed his clothes into flanel
nightwear. He slipped under the covers. Abby turned off the bathroom
light and stood at the doorway. She saw Puck and he said her. "Are you
ok?" Puck asked. She nodded an unconvincing yes.
She got into bed and curled up next to him. She was freezing. Puck wrapped 
her up in blankets and his arms.
"when is your grandfather coming in tomorrow?"
"I think 2..yawn...you want to go out for brunch."
Puck answered,"Sure. Then we both can enjoy your grandfather's stare.
He doesn't carry his shotgun to family events does he?"
She laughed,"Goodnight."
Puck kissed the top of her head,"Godnight."

Puck awoke to a dressed Abby,"You're up early."
"Yup. I have my last final in a hour. I'll be done by 11. Do you want 
to meet me at Carmine's (note:Best Italian restrauant in NYC) at noon?"
Puck yawned,"No, I'll come to the college. Which final is this?"
"Business math..easy. See 'you' later." She kissed him.
Puck rolled out of bed. He turned his clothes into his normal 'Puck' attaire.
He transported himself to Alex's room. The toddler was waiting
for him. "My boy, today we are going to learn the basics in flying
by yourself." Alex clapped.

11 came around too fast. Puck was waiting at the door to the testing 
room. He was in a Columbia sweatshirt with jeans. He decided today he
was going to have shoulder-length hair. A bell rang. All the students pil
ed out into the hall. "Merry Christmas" "Happy New Years" were 
yelled across the hall. A couple of girls saw Puck and were making
very expressive body language signals. Abby grabbed Puck's face and
kissed it,"One more semester to go."
"What are you talking about, you only started last year?"
"Walk with me and I'll tell you..I'm starving." They walked to the car
Puck borrowed from Xanatos. "You see I started taking college classes during 
my summers since 7th grade. In high school, I took college 
courses ontop of the ones in the summer. So, when I graduated high 
school I also graduated undergraduate school."
Puck was shocked,"You have been buzy."

Their lunch was great. They drove over to Grand Central Station to wait
for Abby's grandfather. When Petros got off the train he saw his 
granddaughter holding Puck's hand. He forced a smile. The ride home 
was interesting. Abby was telling Petros about college and living in 
the castle. Puck could feel Petros's eyes burning holes in him.
Petros cleared his throat,"So, Puck..what is new with you?"
Puck's hands tightened on the wheel,"Um...still teaching your grandson
magic. he is very bright."
"Of course, he has my blood."Petros noticed the way Puck and Abby looked 
at each other,"So, how long have you been dating my
granddaughter?"
Abby turned and answered,"5 months."
He nodded and looked out the window.

Abby carried the suitcases to her grandfather's room. Petros grabbed
Puck's arm,"I swear to you, you hurt her or knock her up before she
finishes her education..my shotgun will have a new target." He 
released Puck. After he was out of sight, Puck started to rub his arm.
"Man, he's got a strong grip for a mortal." Puck allowed his ears and
hair to return to their elfish size. He walked into the kitchen. Fox, David, 
and Titania (in her human form) were sitting around the table.
titania saw Puck,"What is wrong?"
Puck grabbed a cup of coffee and sat with them. After his first sip he
answered,"I just met your father sir."
David choked on his coffee,"HAHAHAHA. Did he give you the shotgun
speech?"
Puck nodded. Fox and Titania looked confused,"What shotgun speech."
David said,"Any guy who has become interested in Abby got the 'you
hurt her I make you a target for my shotgun'"he said imitating his
father's voice. They were all laughing, except for Puck who just
drank his coffee.

Puck was sitting on the couch reading Abby's book. Hudson left it. He
flipped through it saying,"Not true, never happened, yeah right!"
Then he felt someone climbing up him. He moved the book over to see
Abby practically ontop of him. "Let's go out?"
"Where?"
Abby shrugged,"I don't know..a club. Dancing?"
Puck continued to flip through the book,"I don't know?"
Abby began to kiss him on his neck,"Pllleeaassee."
Puck could feel her lips it made him shiver,"Damn you are good. OK I'll go."
"Thank you. Wear something seasonal. We'll go to Job's."
Puck grabbed her before she left and was running his hands through her
hair. While his other hand was around her waist. "You know, I don't
Think I'll be able to wait until June?" He kissed her passionetly,"I
love you too much."
She smiled,"YOu better, I saw the shotgun."
Puck frooze,"OK, Let's go to Job's."
Since it was a rock club Puck got black vinyl pants. Combat boots and
a holly green shirt. As he shorted his hair he turned it red and green.
He walked into Abby's room. His mouth dropped.
Abby had on red vinyl pants with a matching holter top. She had a black
leather jacket over it. But Puck could still see that 6-pack stomach
he loved so much. Her hair was up in a french twist, To add to the 
effect she put holly leaves in her hair. 

Puck found himself growling."I don't think you should go?" Puck
folded his arms.
Abby looked at him,"Why? Nice hair."
"Thank you. But you look too good. I don't want to have to pry you off
some guy tonight."
She walked over to him."The only guy you're going to have to pry me
off of is you." She poked him in the stomach playfully.
"Good."

They got into the club with no problem. The music was so loud and there
were lights flahing everywhere. People were dancing on the floor which
lit up everytime someone stopped. The place was called 'Job's' after
'The Lawnmower Man' So in there were mature V-R sets called Job's 

Playground. There were people on computers, dancing in V-R cages,
and some people were even making out in V-R.
"Do you want a drink!" Puck yelled. Abby nodded her head,"Get me a diet coke!"
She was already dancing with a group of people. Puck went to the bar,"Can
 I have two diet cokes and a whiskey." The bartender looked at
him,"ID, please."
Puck handed him the ID. He gave Puck the whiskey, which he downed right 
away, and took the cokes. "Stupid mortal." Puck laughed to himself. If
he had looked at the ID he would have seen that it said "Over 2100." He
sat down at a table Abby had picked by the dance floor. "Thanks. She
said taking the drink. They began to talk about how the club looked.
Puck pointed to Job's Playground and raised his eyebrows playfully.
Abby laughed, she grabbed him and they were dancing on the dance floor.
After a few fast songs, a slow song began (LeAnn Rimes "How Do I Live")
Puck and Abby got really close to each other. Abby put her arms around his
 neck. He put his arms around her waist.
He thought how the world could freeze at that moment and he wouldn't
mind. Just being in Abby's arms made everything ok. Abby was thinking
the samething. But her mind drifted to the future. What would their
kids look like? Was she ever going get over this phobia to let Puck
know how much she loved him? or was she going to lose him?
She tightened her grip as if that would keep him longer. The song
ended.
The night went on and Puck had to try the V-R game before they left.
He was sorry he did, for afterwards he felt sick to his stomach. Abby
had him lean against her as they left the mad scene behind them. The
night air was down right cold. "Puck,"she snickered,"are you ok?"
Puck stood,"Yup. That thing makes you sick. It's not like anything I've ever 
done before."
"I know, that's why I didn't do it." They walked back to the castle.

The castle seemed so quiet when they came in at 2AM. The gargoyles 
should be around. Abby walked into the kitchen. She got wide-eyes and
whistles from the trio,"Hey,guys."
"Hi Abby. How was Job's?" Lex looked up from his laptop.
She shrugged,"Too loud. Puck got alittle sick from one of the V-R  games."
Angela was still shocked about Abby's appearence. She looked like one
of the models she saw on TV,"Abby, Where did you get that outfit?"
Abby looked at herself,"A bunch of stores. it took me months to find
the top." Abby took off her jacket. Brooklyn cleared his throat,"Um,
I need some air."
Lex staring at Abby said,"Yeah,I do too."
Broadway just smiled at his rookery brothers.
Abby pointed at them,"What's with them?"
Broadway still smiling said,"I think they just discovered that you had a 
body."
Angela nudged him."Hey, she wanted to know."Said Broadway. Broadway
left the girls to find Puck.
Abby waited until Broadway left before she spoke to Angela. She went to
the fridge and got out a coke."Angela."
"Yes." Angela looked up from her book.
"I've decided to do it?" Angela knew what'it' was.
"Are you sure. You said that you were afraid."
"Well, I am. But I think Puck's worth it. I love him so much. Sometimes
I have trouble controlling myself."
Angela closed her book to look at her human friend. Her hands were 
shaking alittle and her eyes looked so happy. Angela placed her hands on 
Abby's hands. Abby snorted,"Is it that obvious that I'm nervous."
Angela just smiled,"When?"
Abby looked up thinking,"Christmas Eve."
Angela started to laugh,"MERRY CHRISTMAS!"
They both began to laugh.

Broadway found Puck on the couch in the library. Next to him was a cold 
pack. Broadway asked,"May I sit down?"
Puck moved his legs,"Sure. You cold?"
Broadway nodded. Puck collected energy in his hands. He sent it to the 
fire. It burst; causing a great fire to roar in the fireplae.
"How are you,Puck? Abby told us about the V-R game."
Puck looked in pain to hear the word V-R. "So, Broadway how are things
with Angela?"
"OK, no complaints. Actually, we are thinking about becoming lifemates."
Puck nodded,"That is like marriage for gargoyles, right?"
"Yes, we pledge our lives,souls,and hearts to each other forever.
Usually,"he blushed,"That same night an egg is conceived."
Puck laughed at Broadway,"Come on, that's nothing to be embarrassed 
about."
Broadway looked at Puck,"What about Abby and you? We all know that you 
two are in mad love with each other."
Puck frowned,"Yeah, but I got her daddy and grandpa breathing down my
neck. We, children of Oberon, don't have weddings. We just do what
Abby and I have been doing. But for her I would have a wedding. That's
if Petros puts away the shotgun?"
Broadway's eyes widened," I even got her this." Puck dug into his
pocket and pull out a little fuzzy box. Puck put it into the gargoyle's
hand. Broadway opened it to see a little gold band with an Australian
Opal in the middle.(they are opals but instead of white they are black)
"I was going to give it to her..but I don't know?"
"Why not?"
"She is only 19, and that's young. Although she is so much more mature. D
id you know she started going to college when she was 13. Her father
has already given her a job in management starting in September" Puck
looked so proud."Then there is the thing about her mother."
Broadway closed the box and gave it back to Puck."Angela told me about
that. that must be awful to not know like that." 

Puck nodded,"But I'll wait for her. I love her too much to just let her
go." Broadway stood up and placed his hand on Puck's shoulder,
"Remember that Puck and nothing is impossible." Puck put his hand on Broa
dway's,"Thanks big guy. I needed this."
"I know," Broadway said.
Puck didn't even bother to get up. He just picked up a blanket and went
to sleep.


The weeks had gone so fast. Between Christmas shopping and then hiding 
them from Alex. It was tiring. Puck was in charge of keeping Alex away
from the presents. Abby was in charge of decorating the castle, along
with Angela during the night. Broadway was in charge of the menu. Lex
and Brook were in charge of picking up the supplies Abby needed from
Xanatos's warehouses. Hudson took care of the stories. Titania and Petros
 did what most grandparents do - spoil their grandkids. Fox was
in charge of buying the presents. She had at least 10 lists from 
everyone in the castle. Mr. XAnatos helped Fox carry everything.

Finally it was Christmas Eve. Puck opened his eyes. It was 11Am.
He really should sleep alittle bit longer. Everyone had decided that to i
nclude the gargoyles they would sleep until the late afternoon. That
way no one would get tired too early. Puck took a deep breath and looked
at the sleeping Abby. The heavy curl was starting to come back into her
wavy hair. As he watched her he wondered if this is how David felt 
about Fox, Oberon to Titania, Goliath to Elisa, and so on. He could see
the little box on his dresser. "Tonight,"he thought gently rubbing his 
fingers on her face,"Tonight."

Everyone was up by 3PM, getting the table set, last minute present 
wrapping, and finally getting ready themselves. Puck heard a knock at
his door,"Come in."
Abby walked in holding Alex's hand. Alex was dressed in a red plaid
jumper with a green bowtie and white dress shirt. Abby had on a short
green plaid shirt, black silk sweater, tights with little hollys on it, 
and loafers. She pointed to Puck,"Doesn't Puck look handsome, Alex?"
Alex nodded his head. Abby walked over and started to do his tie. He 
had shrunk one of Owen's suits. He wore the white shirt, black 
pants and vest. The tie had hollys on it to match Abby's tights.
Puck looked into the mirror,"I feel like an idiot."
Abby kissed him on the cheek,"A cute idiot."
Fox had on a skin tight red velvet dress. Mr Xanatos looked the same, 
save for a red hankerschief in his front pocket. GrandpaX had on a 
brown suit. But when Abby approached, he pulled up his legs to reveal
santa socks. Titania was wearing a long white satin dress that reminded
Puck of Avalon. The gargoyle were happy to see the Hall bright with Christmas lights. 

They looked like little children. To top everything off, it began to
snow. There was talking, laughing, singing, and dancing. Puck, in an Owen tranc
e, would keep taking empty trays away to refill them. He kept
forgetting that there was that little plant over the door way. he
got kissed by Abby, Fox, Elisa, and Titania. Once Mr. Xanatos crossed
Puck's path. They looked at each other and broke into handshakes.

It was voted on the night before that Hudson would read "Twas the night
before Christmas" and Petros would read "The Grinch that Stole 
Christmas." When it was time to tell the stories everyone came. Adults,
children, grandparents, and gargoyles together to hear stories.
The fire was roaring. There were two comfy chairs on both sides of the
fireplace. Petros sat in one and Hudson sat in the other. the rest pushed
 three couches over infront of the storytellers. Fox sat and
leaned against David. Titania was at the end of the couch. Broadway and
Angela sat hand in hand. Lex was on the floor with Bronx. Brook was
leaning against one of the arms. Goliath and Elisa were arm in arm. 

Puck had settled on the floor with his back against the couch. Abby
was sitting inbetween his legs leaning against him like a pillow. He 
wrapped his arms around her waist. In return, she put her hands on his.
Alex, of course, was right in the middle of the storytellers.

Petros went first, making funny sound effects that made Alex laugh. 
Then it was Hudson's turn. With that heavy Scottish accent it made the
poem more effective than any other time Abby had ever heard it. Hudson
read the last line,"Merry Christmas to all and to all a goodnight. And
lads and lasses that is what Alex has done." All eyes turned to see 
Alex curled into a ball, asleep, on the floor. Fox stood to pick up 
Alex,"I think he has the right idea. Goodnight."
"Goodnight." came a chorus of voices. Goliath and Elisa left to go to
the Maza's house. Lex went to play on his computer. Brook took Bronx
for a walk. Hudson was asleep in the chair. Titania had vanished.
Broadway and Angela had gone off on their own.
Petros looked at Abby pry herself off a sleeping Puck. "Abby?" she 
turned to see her grandfather,"Do you really love...that?" he pointed
to Puck.
"Yes, I do." Abby said in a strict voice.
"What happened? Just yesterday you were my lil Puck who would chase
the chickens. Now, you are all grown up." A tear rolled down his cheek.
She hugged him,"I'll always be your lil Puck."
Petros kissed Abby's forehead and went to bed.
Abby turned her attentions to Puck.
"Puck wake up!" Puck's eyes fluttered until they were fully open,"Are
the stories open?"
"Yes, sweetheart, let's go to bed." Puck allowed himself to be pulled 
up. As they walked to the room Puck became more awake. "Let's go to my
room,first."
Puck thinking nothing of it said,"Sure."

Puck was happy to lay down on her bed. he kicked off his shoes, took
off his vest, and shirt. He got under the covers. He heard Abby next to 
him."Are you too tired for your Christmas present?"
Without opening his eyes,"No, what is it?"
Abby straddled him and started to kiss him."Your present is me."
Puck quickly flipped her over so he was on top,"Are you serious?"
She started to unbutton her shirt,"Merry Christmas."
Puck smiled as he lowered himself to kiss her. He hadn't noticed until
now but all Abby had on was the long shirt. She helped him with his pants
 Puck had had many women before but none felt as right and good
as it did with Abby. His hand ran down her body. Having their skins
rubbing together was the best thing that Abby had ever known. She knew
now that she was completely in love with Puck.
A couple of hours later, Abby and Puck were justing holding each other.
Puck was the first to speak,"Abby, are you awake?" She lifted her head up
,"Yup."
"I have a present for you." He disappeared and reappeared holding 
something in his hands. He looked down at his hands,"I didn't know 
whether to give this to you." He looked up at her,"Becasue your father
and grandfather. I was beginning to think this was a mistake. But you
changed it. Your smile, the touch of your skin against mine, the way
you look holding Alex, and your kiss. It told me it wasn't a mistake."
He put the box into her hand. She looked at it. She slowly opened the
box to see a ring,"Oh my god."
"Abagail Puck Xanatos, will you marry me? I swear to be yours until the 
end of time. You don't even have to say yes now. I know your young,
believe me I know. I just want you to know that when you are ready
that is your invitation. Anytime. Anywhere."
Abby had started to cry as she put the ring on,"Well, as of now I will marry you,but?"
"But what?!"
"You throw another stunt like this again, I'll kill you."
Puck took her hand and kissed it,"Deal."
Abby grabbed Puck and pulled him down into another 'mad embrace.'

The morning felt good to Abby's face. She left her 'future husband' asleep 
and went to the kitchen. When she opened the door only her
father was sitting at the table. She had a craving for orange juice.
David watched her sit down and pour her juice. "You know, your mother
had a craving for orange juice after sex too,"
Abby began to choke on the juice,"What?!"
"It's no surprise...but Angela did help."
"Angela. She told you."
"Oh no, Fox and I overheard her tell Broadway about it." Her father 
looked so sad."I'm sorry I wasn't there for you. I really wanted to but I
was only 16. I didn't know who I was yet."
Abby put her hand on her father's hand,"Neither do I dad, that's why
I'm not rushing into anything. Puck has pointed me in the right 
direction. I love him."
David smiled,"You know..if you ever marry him grandpa's going to want
a white wedding at the farm."
Abby shook her head,"Dad..let me finish college first."
A still asleep Puck walked in and sat down at the table. He looked at Abby 
then at Xanatos. "What?!"
Abby kissed him on his lips,"Merry Christmas."