Since Dragon Knights book 10...I think...or 11, or 12 I've always had this sneaky suspicion that Kharl, and Rath were...well, father, and son.
Disclaimer: I will never own Dragon Knights...as goes for the fanfic.
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Since this fanfic is in Kharl's POV
Italics
are Master Kharl's thoughts~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
My Only Son
Chapter 1
"Rath...is the only successor to the Dragon Emperor."
Those words...that Ruwalk spoke...it's a lie. Rath is not the Dragon Lord's son, he is mine. And mine only.
"Doctor!" Thatz called, finding the disguised Kharl leaning against a door, "Please, help convince Rath that he needs some rest. He won't stop bugging Ruwalk."
Didn't he already annoy Ruwalk already? Wanting to see Lykouleon...
"Of course..." I said, "Tell him...that I'll need to see him in a few minutes. For a check-up."
"Uh...you sure? Don't think he wants to stay in bed."
"Then...I'll come after him."
This isn't good. What if Rath becomes so attached to the Dragon Tribe? When he feels accepted...he won't mind showing his true personality. And then...maybe...he'll want to stay with the Dragon Tribe...
"Rath, c'mon. The doctor wants to see you. And don't make Rune drag you."
...forever.
I was waiting in Rath's bedroom...when I heard this scream.
"AKHHHHHHHHH"
"Rune!! Don't kill him, now that he's alive...Rath?"
As the door opened, I saw Rune basically strangling my only son.
"What're you doing?!?" I nearly yelled.
"Insubordination!" Rune muttered under his breath. He picked Rath up, and placed him in bed. I did the usual, I took his temperature, blood pressure, etc. Although he really didn't need a checkup, but I was just there to play along with Thatz. Besides, all we wanted was for Rath to just calm down, right?
"Rath..." I said, feeling a sense of caring for him, " he needs some rest. As much as he can, before he heads off...anywhere."
"Well...that sounds...reasonable." Thatz responded stupidly.
"Oh yes, that's right." Rune joined into the conversation, " Tetheus told us that soon we should be looking for a demon...with Nadil's blood."
"Why would you need that?" I asked curiously.
"Well...it's something for a portal-- that we don't want to use. A demon that has Nadil's blood can just come along to any place on Nadil's island. And so, we need a demon who is able do so."
Gil...he has the power...if only I just didn't throw him at Rath...or more like Shydeman, and Shyendora. Now who else...
"Tetheus said that we need this demon who collects corpses..." Rune continued, "All we can hope is that Rath won't kill it...that is, if he still likes hunting demons."
That demon...sounds familiar.
"Hm...maybe we'll leave, as soon as possible, to give Ruwalk a break." Thatz suggested, "I don't think he has ever had so much trouble doing his job until today."
I guess I won't mind sending Rath on a demon hunt...as long as he comes back safely.
"Thatz, Rune, it is possibly best for you to leave this room."
Both of them nodded and left. Almost too easy.
I used some dust, which made Rath asleep. And so, I kneeled by his bed, to his right. I grasped for his hand, still very cold. I looked at Rath, asleep by my side from the magical dust.
When I tried to turn him, into a more powerful demon that one day, on the Snowy Mountains...did he hate me for it? I always wanted my son to be strong...for his power to exceed Nadil's.
"Will you ever trust me? Would you ever want to be a demon like me? To be with ...me?" I asked out loud, speaking my thoughts, like so, would be quite dangerous. But anything...
Even though I asked him that question, in his unknown sleep, I knew what the answer would be. "No"
Even so...I must try. I need to make sure, that he doesn't become known as Lykouleon's son. He will be my successor.
I do not care for Nadil's existence...though maybe I should send him a few demon eggs...for all I know, I can't let Rath become so...attached to these Dragons.
As for now...I will wait. Until something eventful comes along.
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by the way, this isn't a "one-shot".
~snake