Frankenstein

A week had past since I had moved here. I was now happy with how clean the mansion was and in a few weeks the garden would be well on its way. I had started making furniture in the evenings but I would need to go into a human village soon to trade for some fabric as I doubted the nobles would let me trade with them.

I knocked at my Masters door with his morning tea. I entered as I knew by now not to wait for a response. I had already seen to the garden this morning where the first shoots were showing so it was time to take my morning break with my Master.

"Master I have brought tea"

I placed the tray on the table I had carved which sat just next to the window. Pouring two cups I placing his on the window sill and lent on the wall next to it. This had become part of our morning routine and I was getting more of a feel for what he preferred which was food and drinks more on the sweet side. I couldn't wait to go trade for some sugar. I was sure he would like it in his drinks and food. His sweet taste buds reminded me of a child but the way he spoke very little reminded me of an old man.

I waited till he had finished before taking his cup and placing it on the table with the pot that I always left just in-case he wanted more. Though he never had but may be one day he would. I turned to him.

"Master would it be ok if I made a short trip into a human village to get some things"

Before Master could answer there was a knock at the door. I was about to move to open the door when it swung open and in stepped Ragar Kertai.

"Cadis Etrama Di Raizel a pleasure to see you"

My master tuned as Ragar bowed. Ragar's eyes met mine as he said

"There in no need for you to leave Lukedonia, I can bring you anything you need"

I turned my eyes on master seeing if that was ok. He nodded and part of me was disappointed that I wouldn't get to go back just yet.

"Sure I'll get you a list later. What was it that you were here for?"

"I had come to see if you were well enough for a spar"

A spar would be the perfect way to study the Dark spear and my control over it. With practise I was sure I could hold it in check for longer.

"I can manage that"

I turned back to master.

"Master if it's ok with you I'll be off for a bit"

He nodded and turned back to the window.

Ragar lead me to a clearing and from what I could guess it was on his clans turf. I turned to watch as he took his place a little apart from me. I knew I wouldn't be able to annoy him as easy as most other nobles and throw him off his game but I hope to if only just a little.

"I hope you're not still sore on how I tricked you into letting me escape"

I saw his eyebrow twitch just a fraction, oh I could make this work.

"I could imagine how the other family leaders would laugh at you getting tricked by a human"

I laughed. I'm sure it made me look crazy but it made me feel free and on top of the world.

He waited for my laughter to finish. Nobles are way to polite for there own good.

"Tell me when your weapon is getting to much and we will call it a day. If something happened to you I'm sure Cadis Etrama Di Raizel would not be pleased"

It must have been enough talking after that as he made his move dashing forward. I let the Dark spear energy run through me and sent it out at him. Although his clan was known for it's speed his attacks were to straight on. The more of the Dark Spears power I took The more pain I felt, but after so many years of it, it made me feel more alive then anything. I managed to keep him from getting to close while concentrating on keeping the dark spears power under control. I wasn't letting it get much past my hands though I could feel it trying for more.

We broke apart and I watched as he pulled out his soul weapon then stood there.

"Come to my call Dark spear"

The moment it appeared I felt in bite into my palm.

'hungry little thing aren't you'

I struggled to shove it back as it made progress up my arm.

'Frankenstein we curse you for what you did to us'

'I didn't make you but I control you now'

I shoved it back to my elbows and kept it there. I waited for Ragar to make his move, he was always waiting for his opponent to be ready it was very noble and quite stupid. I laughed as I blocked him keeping true strength back and waiting for the right moment. I let the power gather around me using it to keep him back as those blades tried to find weakness to slip past my defences. I was just about at my limits so I made my move. I had gotten a feel of his moves so on one of his forward strikes I stepped into it and slashed out with my dark Spear.

He jumped back to avoided it but my weapon had more reach and I nicked his arm. His blood quelled the Dark spear just enough so I could push its power back away.

"Lets call it there" I spoke as he put his own weapons away.

I glanced at my hand to see streams of blood running over my fingers. Dam I had a long way to go. I would need to clean this up before getting back to Master.

"You are a good sparing partner Frankenstein"

"Same to you"

"I will remember how quick you are for next time so no holding back"

Before we could make a move to head back a voice called out.

"That was interesting to watch, sometime would you accept me as a sparing partner" Gejutel K Landegre said as he walked over.

"Your weapon is different, It will be a nice challenge"

" Gejutel K Landegre did you come here for a reason"

"I have come to get you Ragar Kertai. The lord requires our presence"

"Frankenstein I will stop by at my next opportunity for that list"

They turned and left after and I was glad that I didn't have to worry about him seeing me straight to the mansion.

I picked my way back through the woods towards the lake to clean off. My fight had lasted about ten minuets before I took out the Dark Spear and a little under five once it was out. I would have to keep a record of it and see how it increases.

After cleaning up I headed back to the mansion using my uninjured hand to wave at my Master who was at his window before heading to the kitchen. My hand now looked more like a burn so it was in no risk of reopening but would still take a while to heal all the way. I would have to keep a track of how quick I healed, with all the new nobles around I might be able to gain more knowledge on how to increase my healing. Though I had heard that werewolves had the better healing but I hadn't seen one in quite some time.

I knocked and entered my master room. He surprised me turning to me.

"Master I brought tea"

Was there something wrong I didn't remember getting any orders today or any other day so far.

"Your condition got worse"

"I'll be fine with some rest"

His eyes glowed as he looked at me. I watched as white gloves appeared on my hands just like how this outfit had the first time.

"Thank you Master"

I said as I place his cup on the window sill. I watched to make sure he liked the new type of tea and as he didn't crease his brows then I counted it as a success. I was still sure he would like it better with sugar.

"Frankenstein go rest"

The way he said it left no room to argue.

"Yes Master"

I left the room and headed for mine. It was a warm enough day that I didn't bother to light the fire. I put my head on my arm and let myself drift off Knowing that I wouldn't get much in the way of sleep.

Cadis Etrama Di Raizel

I waited for Frankenstein's mind to quiet. Most other nobles would have trouble picking thoughts out of his head. He was very strong for a human but that strength was coming at a high price. It was good having him around and Ragar Kertai had taken a liking to him. He would be safe here and now he would have someone to talk to from time to time. It did make me wonder how old Frankenstein was. His mind made him seam like a child always thinking of how to get into trouble. It was a surprise that he Hadn't yet. But he would be to smart to be one, no other human had gotten as far as he had. Not only did he have the speed to keep up with a noble leader but he had a dark weapon like a soul weapon. It must of taken him years to get this power.

I left the room as I felt that very power flare. If he was bring me things while he was awake then I could at least make it so he could sleep without being disturbed. I opened the door let my power drift over him. He hadn't had a night like this since his first night. Would I have to look out for him after every fight or did he just need to build up a tolerance to it. If it was the later then maybe his training would help in the long run.

I gazed out and let my mind drift. I had been thinking more ever since he had shown up. This human had change my quiet life into one where I was guessing what he was going to do next. I was still trying to figure out what Sugar was as he had thought about getting some. What could it be since he said I would like it.

I watched the sun set and the moon rise but I didn't really think of anything until Frankenstein moved in his sleep making me turn to him. He had curled up in his sleep making his cloths crinkle. I watch trying to think why he would do that. Last time he had laid perfectly still apart from his soft was till he started to shiver that I finally understood that he was cold. I had never felt that myself but I knew that humans did. Sending out my power I pictured a rug under him and a blanket over him.

It didn't take long after that for him to lay back out straight and motionless again. I decided that he would be fine by himself for the rest of the night so I left heading back to my window to look at the moon. No mater how much he changed my life I would be grateful for the time he would spend here. It would be to selfish of me to expect him to stay here until I went into eternal sleep but if he chose to stay then I saw no reason to change that.