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(Goliath) One thousand years ago, superstition and the sword ruled.
It was a time of darkness.
It was a world of fear.
It was the age of gargoyles.
Stone by day, warriors by night.
We were betrayed by the humans we had sworn to protect, frozen in stone by a magic spell for a thousand years.
Now, here in Manhattan the spell is broken, and we live again! We are defenders of the night.
We are gargoyles.
Previously on "Gargoyles": I've never seen a storm like this.
It was always summer in Avalon.
Where are we? Elisa, I thought you understood.
Avalon sends you where you need to be.
Gargoyles protect.
It is our nature, our purpose.
To lose that is to be corrupt, empty lifeless.
Perhaps we should wait out the storm in here.
Then we can return to Avalon and try again to find your "Manhattan" island.
First thing I do when we hit Manhattan is buy a nice, fat hot dog from the guy on the corner.
OK, Bronx.
Two hot dogs.
(distant shriek) That didn't sound like a taxi to me.
What is this place? Goliath, something moves in the water.
- Ohh! - Argh! (screeching) Goliath, help! We defeated the monster.
Where is Elisa? Elisa! Elisa The carvings look like gargoyles.
Is such a thing possible? (cawing) Careful.
Watch your step.
This is your home.
You must not abandon it.
But, Grandmother, there's work on the mainland.
Here, the trees, the fish, even the rivers are dying.
I'm sorry.
Bye, Nick.
Good luck! Natsilane, you are the chief of this band.
Only you can restore our barren land to well-being.
I've run every test I can think of to figure out what's wrong.
Science does not offer the solution.
You must climb the volcano and battle Raven, like your father, and his father before him.
Only that will break the spell which is drying our land.
Grandmother, I didn't go to Harvard to learn to fight evil spirits.
And, please, call me "Nick.
" She's alive.
Let's get her inside.
- We must find Elisa.
- Quiet, brother! Come, we must leave this place.
(growls) - Are you gargoyle? - Yes.
I saw you fight the sea monster, but could not reach you before sunrise.
- Have you seen our friend? - Another gargoyle? A human female.
Then she is no friend of mine.
Why are you so bitter towards humans? The people of this island brutally destroyed my clan while they slept.
Only a few of us remain.
- Where are the others? - In hiding.
They come out only to protect the village.
We must go to them now.
- But our friend - (sighs) - We will help you search.
- Very well.
Stay on your guard.
There is an evil sorceress named Grandmother who seeks to destroy the human village.
She summoned the monster you fought.
This place is certainly full of surprises.
(groaning) She's burning up.
We've gotta get her to a hospital, tonight.
Grandmother, this is no time for herbs and potions.
When will you learn that the ancient ways of your people are strong? I'm gonna radio for a chopper.
Watch out Goliath Goliath! Our home is your home.
Come out, and meet our guests! Greetings, my friends.
Once mighty warriors.
Now crippled with grief.
Yet they are gargoyles alive.
(groaning) Be well, child.
Who are you? Where am I? You are on Queen Florence Island, off the west coast of Canada.
The Haida people call me "Grandmother.
" Squalls up on the mainland.
The chopper can't - You're awake.
- If you want to call it that.
- And your fever broke.
- My friends I must find them.
Shh.
You will see your friends.
First, you must rest.
OK, it wasn't as serious as I thought.
Just don't tell me you cured her with tree bark.
And roots.
We will search the village.
We know how to avoid the humans.
If they mean you harm, why do you protect the humans? Gargoyles protect with honor, Angela.
It is our heritage.
- Regardless of how we are treated.
- I can see you have lived this truth.
(growls/barks) Enough talk.
Bronx, find Elisa.
- Thank you for all your help.
- It is an honor, brother.
(whines) I'm still puzzled.
If the humans knew how valiant gargoyles are, would they not open their hearts? The world is not always as we might wish.
What humans don't understand, they fear.
And what they fear, they often seek to destroy.
There! On the shore.
Elisa's badge.
We must not give up hope.
Elisa, you're in no condition to go hiking around the island.
Doesn't matter.
I've got to find my friends.
These totem poles.
Were they inspired by gargoyles? Gargoyles? Totem poles are carved to honor our animal ancestors.
It's tradition.
I know of gargoyles.
They have never lived in this place.
You're talking about them like they're real.
Raven, gargoyles.
They're make-believe.
That's what I used to think.
Hear her, Natsilane.
Open your eyes and your heart before it is too late.
I can't wait to talk to someone rational again.
This isn't exactly Central Park.
(grunting) (growling) (caws) (roars) (snarling) Bronx! Boy, is it good to see you.
Are Goliath and Angela OK? Right, like you're gonna answer.
Goliath! Angela! Elisa! - Are you all right? - I'm a lot better now.
Where've you been? We have met other gargoyles.
The carving poles are markers of their murdered clan.
But Grandmother said there are no other gargoyles here.
And Nick Grandmother? She's a sorceress.
She summoned the sea monster that attacked us.
What? I can't believe it.
She's such a sweet old lady.
- You have been deceived.
- I've gotta talk to her.
Wait! You'd better not go alone.
Now, does that look like a sorceress to you? (growls) (shrieks) (roars) More sorcery! (growls) I don't believe it! She's heading for the village.
(shrieks) (roars) Goliath, no! (shrieks/roars) (barking/growling) Grandmother, stop! That's it! Destroy the monster! There are gargoyles.
Grandmother! - Your human friend was not in the village.
- She's We've not found her either.
We must continue the search.
Then I will go with you.
No! You have left your home unprotected for too long.
Very well.
But take care.
Why did you lie to him? Those gargoyles are not what they seem.
What are you? Why did you attack my friends? I did not attack, child.
I only wanted Natsilane to see a creature of legend.
That's why I posed as the sea monster and thunderbird.
- I don't understand.
- (Goliath) Explain yourself, sorceress.
I have not seen gargoyles for many generations.
I'm glad to see that you thrive.
We live.
We do not thrive.
But I saw other gargoyles here.
They weren't gargoyles.
They were illusions.
Yes.
Created by Raven, the trickster.
Why would this Raven want to mislead us? Isn't it obvious by now? If the bratty chief won't battle me, the island is mine.
(laughs) My cousin here thought that if she became a creature of legend, Natsilane would believe in the myths and get with the program.
Not a bad plan.
Fortunately, you came along, so I didn't have to fight.
It's so messy.
Why don't you just show your power to Natsilane? We are Children of Oberon, forbidden from directly intervening in human affairs.
(roars) I will battle you, trickster! You know my address.
Wait, Goliath.
I've got a better idea.
Elisa! I've been worried about you.
It's OK.
I found my friends.
Nick, meet the gargoyles.
Guys, Natsilane.
I don't What is this? These gargoyles should prove there are more things in heaven and earth than are dreamed of in your philosophy.
For example, Raven.
- You must battle Raven! - Wait.
You're telling me I'm supposed to fight a creature of legend with a stick.
Get real.
He is of no use.
Come.
I'm no chief.
I'm Nick.
A scientist.
You're asking me to turn my back on everything I believe in.
Maybe it's time to get some new beliefs or some old ones.
Raven! Prepare to do battle.
Control yourself, Goliath.
I have no fight with you.
He's right.
I must battle Raven.
Even if I die trying.
What is this? Merit badge test night? Oh, well.
Better make sure it's an uneven fight.
Totem beasts entrapped in wood, the time has come to do some good.
Children, entertain my guests while I attend to business.
Guess this subject didn't come up in college, eh, boy? This island is mine, boy.
Say your goodbyes.
No! I have come to battle! Now who's running scared? (growls) (yells) Angela! Thank you, Bronx.
This land belongs to my people, Raven, not to you! Your people have fled! The people will return when the land is again plentiful.
You are beaten, Raven.
Admit it.
This place no longer amuses me.
(laughs) - Is he gone for good? - No.
That is why you must see that the ways of the people remain strong.
Nice job, Natsilane.
- But I still don't know anything about you.
- It is not important.
You have regained your home.
We must do the same.
Where's Grandmother? I want to say goodbye.
