Child of Two Worlds

Part 8

A week later, everyone got to experience the thrill of the ball dropping in Times Square to welcome in a new year. There were fireworks, paparazzi, lovers kissing and hugging, and shouts of joy.

The gargoyles were all at Times Square on a rooftop. Little Sil was there with them too, wearing some warm clothes. Brooklyn gave him a hug. "It's now a new year. New York does this every year, and some things may differ from year to year, but it's always special." He told his young friend.

"Yeah, it's something really spectacular." Lex agreed. He had hugged Bronx. The gar dog loved attention. Even Bronx had accepted little Sil by now as part of their clan.

"Are we allowed to go down and see the humans now if we are accepted in the city?" Sil asked.

"It's just better that we stay up here." Goliath declared. "It's just too crowded down there for us."

Broadway and Angela had kissed one another. Brooklyn had to look away from them. He wished that could be him and Angela, but it would never happen. At least he had someone to hang with and hug this Christmas. Goliath and Elisa had also kissed. Hudson still missed his mate, and he was happy for the younger couples. He also petted Bronx's head.

Little Sil seemed fine with hugs, as he was learning that they meant love and caring for others. It wasn't the same as kissing. At least anyone could hug, even two males. He and Brooklyn had the closest bond of all, like father and son.

After the excitement died down, it was time to go home and settle down for the night or find other activities.

..............

Even though Brooklyn had little Chamberlain to hang with a lot more, he couldn't help but wonder what his old friend was up to in his world. One night, while he was alone and Sil was with Broadway and Angela tonight out at a movie, Brooklyn got up the courage to go talk to Owen.

He knocked on the office door. Owen said he could come inside. "Brooklyn, what do I owe this pleasure?"

"I have to ask, would you be able to open a window to the other world where my friend, Chamberlain is and just see what he's doing these days?" Brooklyn asked.

"Why?" Owen asked. "You know that Alexander would have to do it with me."

"I know, but I'm asking. I just want to know." Brook said.

"I bet you're missing him, aren't you?" Owen asked.

"Yes, I am. And I wonder how he would react if he found out he has a son."

"Are you wanting to back to his world?"

"No. Just see what life is looking like on Thra, if he's being treated well. At least we waited till he was well enough to go back since he was terribly injured here." Brooklyn explained.

"Well, I'll see to Alexander, and we'll get back to you soon, Brooklyn." Owen replied.

"Thank you, but can it be at a time when little Sil isn't around? I don't want him to know of this."

"You're not bored with Lord Sil's son, are you?" Owen asked.

"No, of course not. He's like the fresh start for sure with Chamberlain, to not be the one that killed anyone or anything." Brook declared.

"Yes, he is. Like I said, I'll get back to you on that." Owen stated.

"Thanks again." Brooklyn said on his way out of the office.

Later, Owen instructed Alex as Puck that they were going to open a portal again to see what life was doing on Thra. He helped Alex learn to open the portal.