Frankenstein

I stood waiting for the noble to speak. This noble had just spared me from having to see the lord right now, yet he seamed like he wanted nothing to do with me. Once the other nobles had left the room he had turned to his window and had yet to say anything. Having enough of the silence I broke it.

"My name is Frankenstein"

He didn't turn as he replied

"Cadis Etrama Di Raizel"

Was I supposed to say that every time I talked to him. Well since I would be serving as his butler for now, I supposed I would have to call him something more official.

"May I call you master instead"

Raizel dip his head in a nod.

"You need rest"

Why did he tell me something like that, did he need me all healed for a task later on or did he just want me out of here.

"I'm fine"

I waiting for a reply but after ten minuets I knew he wasn't going to say anything.

"Is there any room you would like me to use"

"Any one will be fine"

I bowed then exited the room, there hadn't been any room with some thing to lay down on that I had seen earlier but if I could get one of the fire places lit I would be fine on the floor. Exiting the house and moving quickly picking up sticks and any large branches I serval trips I sat leaning against the wall in a large room were a roaring fire was filling the room with its warmth. It was not like I would be able to sleep deeply anyway, I hadn't been able to since the Dark spear took residence in my body. It was always waiting for the slightest loss of control to take over.

There would be so much to do before I could get back to my passion. There was needing to learn the location, stock the kitchen, clean the house and make something to use as a bed. Then after that I could study the nobles around me and maybe find myself a new lab. But for now closing my eyes and get as much rest as I could was first on the list.

As I slept the Dark Spear chose to make its presents known.

'Why do you live while we don't. We curse you. We will take over and destroy everything'

It didn't take much for me to wake myself. I couldn't have been asleep for more then a hour but it would be enough for now. Sometimes not being just human had its advantages, little sleep just happened to be one of them.

Now it was down to planning, first I would get the layout of the mansion. Then clean the kitchen and after that I will have to go out into the woods and gather what food I could find. I used the wall for support as I stood, I had gotten a little stiff but it would soon loosen up. I put more wood on the fire too keep it going for a bit, I would need to come in every few hours to add more. It would be nice to come back to a warm room to sleep in rather then the naps here and there I normally got while I was on the move. Grabbing a lamp from the table, I lit it and left, closing the door and headed for the kitchen. Exploring could wait a day or two, till my body moved with its normal grace.

Though it was dirty the kitchen was more advanced then the ones he was use to. Most villages he passed through were still cooking most of there food over open fire pits. This one had a large fire place with a metal pot hanging above it. It also had a tea pot sitting on a long bench with knives to the side. I sat the lamp on the bench before moving to get a fire started so with a quick trip up stairs and back down it took me no time at all to get the fire lit. Taking the pot off the hook I carried it out of the house and towards a lake I remembered glimpsing on the way here. There was enough moonlight to light the ground so I wouldn't trip, but the feeling of eyes on me made me look back to see my new master watching out from the window. Did he never leave the window or was he just keeping an eye on me.

I knew my injuries where bad but they must have been worse then what I thought when my right arm almost gave way caring the water back.

While waiting for the water to heat, I decided to get some more of the kitchen cleaned. After grabbing the tea pot, bowls, knives and anything else that needed a wash I headed back out. I made myself keep my eyes on the ground even though I could feel my masters eyes on me.

When the sun rose I found myself outside the masters room, a kettle full of tea and two cups in hand. I thought I deserved a break after all the work that had been done in the kitchen. It was now dust free and ready for me to stock later today. I would have to see about replacing most of it as it just wasn't up to my stranded. It maybe advanced compared to other places but if I could think of a better way, then I was going to do it. This place would become my project till I was back in my lab.

I knocked and waited but didn't get a reply so I entered anyway.

"Master I have brought tea for us"

My Master never turned so I set the cups down and pored both. I placed my Masters on the window sill and then lent against the wall near window to wait.

"You should be resting"

The sudden words made me jump.

"I have but I will rest some more later" Well as much as the Dark spear will let me.

A frown appeared on my Masters face but he didn't say anything and for that I was glad.

Master picked up his tea and sipped it.

"Is it to your liking"

Another nod made me feel pleased but not quite sure why I was.

I waited for my Master to finished before taking the cup and leaving. It was time to start stoking up different plants to dry for teas and maybe if I was lucky I might even come across some animals for some furs.

It took me most of the day to feel I had enough to last awhile. I had luck and came across some rabbits which were used to make a stew and the furs would be keep for future use. Balancing the tray in one hand I knocked on his masters door and entered. No point waiting for a reply when none was going to be given.

"Master I have made dinner"

I would have to make a table for in here to leave things on there for him. Maybe even some chairs so I could sit in here with him. I placed the bowl of stew on the window sill with the cup of tea and left the room. I could feel my mussels protest so I didn't bother to go down to get mine instead went to the room I had clamed my own. I placed a log on the fire before collapsing against the wall. I knew that I get ahead of myself and over do it when I have a task in mind but I didn't think I had over done it this bad.

Closing my eyes reading myself drift off, when the Dark spear told me it had other plans.

'Let us out. We want to be free like you. We curse you. Join us. Let us free'

I opened my eyes, seamed like tonight would be a long one. It was nights like to night which made me feel so alone in this world. I was human so I didn't fit in with the other kinds but I was to strong for the humans to be included with them. It was best for me to be here. Here I could keep an eye on the nobles and have a safe place to spend the night, while not having to worry about losing control and killing every one in site. Well that was till I was brought up in front of the lord.

The sound of the door opening had me glancing up to watch my master enter. He didn't glance, just moved his hand and I watched as the window curtain moved with the motion though he didn't touch it. He moved to stand in front and gazed out into the night. Why had he moved from his window to here. Was it the warmth of the fire or did he just want to keep an eye on me.

He glanced back and his deep red eyes met mine.

"Rest"

I nodded and even though I knew it would leave myself vulnerable in his presence I let my eyes drop close. I could still feel the Dark spear waiting for me to sleep but it seamed to have given in for the moment.

I sighed and let my self drift off.


Cadis Etrama Di Raizel

I could hear the humans thoughts from my spot. His fright with the dark emotions trying to swallow him up. It took no time at all for him give up on resting. I couldn't have that. He was in my care and I could tell he needed to rest. I turned away from the window and headed for Frankenstein. I would make sure he slept and got better soon. It was nice to have him bring me things like the drink today. I hadn't had anyone living with me in many year and even though my window was enough it was nice to have another soul near by. One that would fit in better here then with others.

Opening his door and moved the curtain aside to gaze out the window. The heat from the fire was a nice change. He studied me not getting why I had joined him.

"Rest" I told him.

I was about to compel him into resting soon but I watched as he closed his eyes and his thoughts quieted. I would stay here till I was sure he was rested. I wasn't quite sure how long humans slept but if need be I would compel him into more sleep if his body needed it.

I felt the Dark energy stir and Frankenstein shift in his sleep. I flared my own pushing his back when it should be. He stilled once more and I turned my gaze back to the window. I watched the moon light fall not liking that I couldn't see it. Then felt the warmth as the sun rose. It wasn't till mid day that Frankenstein awoke. I felt his confused thoughts as to why he had slept so long. He was up now so I left the room and moved back to my window. It was better being able to see the sun and the mountains.

It was the knock at the door that broke me from my gazing.

"Master I have brought tea"

Frankenstein set down a cup and took away the cup and bowl from last night that I had forgotten about.

"Did you not like it" He asked

"I forgot" I said as I grabbed the new cup.

It was nice this one. Better than his last one.

"Master I will be seeing to the garden today"

That would be fine.

He left after I had finished my drink.