Author's Notes: I'm trying out a story for a old favorite fandom of mine here. This is mostly Brooklyn centric and has him paired with two different girls from the past and the future. This was inspired by the song with the same name by Blackmore's Night.

"...Promise me, when you see a white rose you'll think o fme

I love you so

Never let go

I will be your Ghost of a Rose..."

Song: Ghost of a Rose, By: Blackmore's Night

Ghost of a Rose:

By: LOSTrocker

Chapter One: The Cloisters:

Brooklyn swopped down to the building where Rossalind Shephard was waiting for him. "Brooklyn." she greeted him happily when he was finally before her.

Brooklyn took her into his arms and let his wings enclose around her. "It's good to see you." he whispered in her ear.

Ross always felt safe here. It was odd that she was a Gargoyle but the fact that he acceppted her when most human men didn't was simply unbelivable but she was still thankful for him non the less.

"Me too." she said and they parted. "So, do you want some drink or some food?" she offered. Ross knew he was stone during the day and didn't get a chance to eat until he woke up.

"Sure, anything is better then Broadway's cooking right now." he teased.

"I wouldn't bet on that." she said as she lead him in.

"Hey, I've been eating your food for the past few months and I'm still alive aren't I?" he asked, coming to defense about her cooking.

"It could take awhile for it get into your system." she replied.

Brooklyn laughed. They were in her apartment now. Ross fetched him a soda from the fridge. She tossed it to him. He caught it. "Good catch." she complimented. Then again she wasn't surprised Brooklyn never missed anything.

Brooklyn opened it so he could take a swig. It felt good. After being asleep all day his throat always ended up dry.

"I got some left over stuff from last night if you're brave enough to taste that or we can order pizza." she suggested.

"I got a better idea." Brooklyn said. "How about we go out tonight?"

"What do you have in mind?" she asked him.

"If I told you, I would have to kill you." was his answer.

"Oh, come on," she pleaded giving him her best puppy dog eyes.

Brooklyn shook his head. "Nope, not going to work this time." he'd fallen for it way too many times before.

She stomped her foot playfully. "It's worked before."

"Not tonight," he promised with a smirk. "Well, what do you think? Do you want to come with me or not?" he offered his hand to her.

Ross was hesitant. Brooklyn was always full of surprises but not of the bad kind but still it was a precaution. He was a Gargoyle. Their ways were different from their own when it came to certain things.

Brooklyn noticed her hesitation. "You trust me right?"

"Of course." she answered.

Brooklyn understood her hesitation. He was different, he knew that. Yet, she still accepted him and thats why he enjoyed her company so. However, as humans it was in their nature to caution themselves to things that were different to them. So, he gave in and told her of his surprise to ease her mind.

"I want to take you to the Cloisters tonight." Brooklyn informed.

"The Cloisters?" she questioned.

"Yeah," he answered. "You said you always wished you could sneek a peek into what my world was like and this is sorta way to show you."

Ross blushed a bit. "I can't believe you actually listened to that."

Brooklyn couldn't help but smile. "I listen."

With that, Ross took Brooklyn's claw into her own. He took her into her arms, taking her by surprise. "Ready?" he asked.

"Yeah." she answered.

Then they were out the window and into the air. At first Ross wasn't too found of flying but after a few go rounds with Brooklyn she ended up loving it. She loved the wind in her hair.

It wasn't long before they reached Brooklyn's favorite spots in all of the city. It was closed off right now but thanks to his wings they didn't have trouble breaking in. "Wow." complimented Ross when they were in. He gentally put her down so she could get a better look at the place.

"Do you like it?" Brooklyn asked nervously.

"Are you kidding?" she asked in return. "It's beautiful. Thank you."

"You're welcome." he said with a sigh of relief.

Ross looked around her. It was like a blast from the past. Then she had a crazy idea. She took off her shoes.

Brooklyn noticed this. "What are you doing?"

Then her socks were removed. She was an odd one but perhaps that was one of the reasons he enjoyed her so much.

Ross let her fet touch the stone of the Cloisters. There was no telling who walked here in the past but now she got a chance to experience their same path, just in a different time frame.

"Walking on history." she answered Brooklyn after she took a few steps.

Brooklyn laughed. Hudson and Goliath would like her. The thought of them caused sadness to seek in.

Ross caught some sorrow in his eyes. "Brook, what's wrong?" she asked.

"Nothing," he answered quickly.

Ross put her hands on her hips. "I don't believe you." she said and she had a pretty good idea on what was bothering him. "They still don't know about me yet do they?"

Brooklyn shook his head. "No."

Ross cupped his face with her hand. "Why don't you tell them?" she asked. "I told you I don't mind if you do."

"I know, it's just..." Brooklyn said shaking her hand away from him. "You wouldn't understand..."

"I would if you would tell me." she promised.

There had always been something he hadn't said. It was the reason why he didn't share her with the others.

Brooklyn was the one to be hesitant now. He wanted to tell her his secret thats plaqued him for centuries but was always scared to. He was worried it would scare her away and that was something he didn't want. However, there was another opition. He could tell her but he wouldn't go into details.

"Lets just say, I've done this before..." he started awkradly. "I mean befriend a human but it didn't turn out so well."

"Are you talking about the ones who betrayed in the castle?" she asked.

Brooklyn did share part of his history. Then again he had to to explain why he had come to this time. "No," he answered. "Someone else."

"Oh," she said. "I'm sorry..."

"It's all right." he assured her.

Brooklyn was about to go on but someone inturupted them. "Aww, isn't this sweet?" a familiar evil voice asked from the shadows. "Now, where have I seen this before?"

Brooklyn knew all too well who that voice belonged to. "Demona!"

"Who is that?" Ross asked him worriedly.

Brooklyn took her arm so he could put her behind him. He was now her shield. "Brooklyn?" she asked.

"What ever happens, stay behind me." Brooklyn ordered.

Thats when Demona jumped out of the shadows. She laughed at the sight before her. "I'm surprised you've travled down the same path my friend."

Ross grasped onto Brooklyn. She knew very well now who this was. The stories that Brooklyn shared with her on Demona gave her were terrifying. She hoped that she would never come face to face with her. So much for that now.

"Have you told her Brooklyn?" Demona sneered. "Have you shared with your friend of the killer you really are!?"

That had done. He'd plan not to move for Ross' sake but Demona had crossed the line. Without a warning to Ross Brooklyn leapt at Demona and Demona stood her ground.

TBC...