Chapter 3

It's been quite. The kids haven't been over. And Frankenstein kids have all been walking on egg shells. Even noisy Tao been toned down. Frankenstein figured it was the stress of master being sick. Worrying about the next battle they would have to fight.

Tao was in the computer room monitoring Seira and Regis as they where on patrol. Every one else was resting except for Raizel and Frankenstein.

Frankenstein set a cup of tea by his master and turned to leave. Since the fight they had the other day things have been strained between them. You could feel the tension in the room. Before Frankenstein left he heard.

"Frankenstein, I'm…I'm sorry. I shouldn't have behaved like that. Not to you, I…"

"Its fine. I was a little shocked. But it's good that even you can get mad." Frankenstein chuckled.

"I just don't want to hurt anyone. I don't want to be the monster of old. I wish I was like the other nobles."

"I don't. The other nobles only care about Lukedonia and themselves. You care about all beings. And as far as you being a monster, it's not like you be attacking the villagers. From what Gejutel said it was more like the intimate act of two beings that cared for each other. Like sex for humans."

Raizel face was red all the way to the tips of his ears. Frankenstein laughed.

"Old times the vampires would attack. The more blood the drunk the stronger they get. It didn't last because the true way to do it is too find a being that is special to you. They were to power hungry to care." Raizel said looking down.

Frankenstein keeled down in front of his master. Taken Raizel hands. "You are not like that. Your heart is to big to use people like that. You are the glue that holds this make shift family together. With out you the noble children would go back to Lukedonia never having a chance to learn about others. The boys might try to stay but I think M-21 would leave. He would end up in another place like the union. As for me how will I ever get by with out you keeping a check on my crazy."

Frankenstein placed a kiss on Raizel for head, "just think about what I said Master pleases."

Raizel nodded. Frankenstein headed to the lab.

On the way thoughts were going through Frankenstein head. Hope was crawling into his heart. If master's thinking about this. He only wished he would see it as a good thing. Embrace his true nature. He cursed those damn nobles for what they did to his master. What they did could only be called mental abuse. They feared him, hated him cause of his power. Then pretend to care only so they could betray him in the end. Frankenstein could see why master's soul would reach out to M-21, who suffered physical and mental abuse. They both to some degree understood the other. He could only hope master will agree before it's to late.

Raizel sat there staring at his tea. Could he do what Frankenstein wished. There was only one being his soul longed for. How could he ask that of him. He's been through enough. All of a sudden he could feel a wave of panic. Raizel got up and headed to the bed rooms. When he got to the first one he opened the door. There he could see M-21 tossing and turning in his bed. Small growls could be heard.

Raizel approached him. He sat on his bed and placed his hand on his head. "Sleep, "Raizel whispered.

The silver haired mans breathing evened out and he stopped fighting sleep. Raizel stroked his head. The man's hair was so soft. Raizel couldn't take his eyes off him. He was so handsome when he was at peace. Raizel leaned forward and placed a kiss on the man's forehead. After stroking the man's head some more he left the room.

As the door shut M-21 opened his eyes. He did it again, caused Raizel to come to his aid. A tear ran down M-21 face. Why does that man with the beautiful soul care so much for him that he risk he very life to save him. M-21 thought himself so unworthy. He was dirty, the horrible things done to him and the horrible things he was made to do. Just Raizel touching him like that dirty the man. Still at nights when he came into his room to calm him. M-21 could feel himself longing for his touch, his attention. He was selfish. He wished there was anything he could give in return to the being who very existence made his life more bearable. He would give his very life for Raizel.

A few days later Frankenstein noticed that M-21 was pulling back from the family, little by little. He stopped bantering with Regis. Yelling at Tao about his dog jokes. Spending most of his free time alone in his room. Takeo would give concerned looks at M-21, as if wanting to say something but couldn't.

"Ready Takeo," M-21 said as he stood up.

"Yea, let's go." Takeo said getting his gear for going on patrol.

On the way out Frankenstein yelled, "Takeo! Is there something wrong."

Takeo chewed on his lip then answered, "n…no boss."

The look on Takeo face was full of pain and sadness. What ever the Secret was it was eating away at Takeo. Frankenstein nodded and Takeo ran after M-21.

Raizel hade a serious look on his face.

"it looks like their getting better at hiding stuff from us." Frankenstein sighed.

"That's not a good thing Frankenstein."

"Yes master." Frankenstein said putting down his masters tea. He ran his hand threw his master's soft raven hair. The look of worried and hurt on Raizel's face broke Frankenstein heart.

The pain Raizel was feeling at the young werewolf suddenly pulling away was unbearable. Something was wrong. May be what Frankenstein said was true, maybe the boys guilty feelings were causing he's actions now. He only hope M-21 would not do anything stupid.

While on patrol they headed to what the modified humans called the war zone. They stopped on a roof at the edge of the perimeter. Eyes taking in the damage from their last battle with the union.

Takeo couldn't be quite any more. "The way your acting is worrying everyone especially Sir Raizel."

"I can't hurt him anymore. I won't let him save me again it's better this way." M-21 said softly with a weak smile.

"This is hurting him. Could you not see the pain in his face."

Before M-21 could answer they heard someone calling.

"Hey M-21 long time no see."

They spun around and standing there was Mark, the fake M-24.

Before Takeo could tell M-21 to wait he was already transformed and attacking.

Mark blocked his punch and sent M-21 skidding back. M-21 stopped on a dime and charged again. This time his punch connected and sent Mark flying into a pile of rubble.

"Why!" he screamed, "Why do you still look like that? Just to torment me. Do you think I won't kill you, cause I will you are NOT M-24." M-21 charged Mark again this time knocking him back to the ground. M-21 was on top of Mark just about to rips his heart out when a ball of light hit him. Knocking him off Mark to the ground.

"To bad Dr. Crombel wants you alive. I would really like to see the outcome of this fight."

M-21 opened his eyes to see Yuri standing over him.

Takeo just caught up to them but before he could take aim a sharp pain went through his side. Takeo fell to his knees. He looked up and seen Dr. Aris. She was licking the blood from her hand.

"So much sweeter than I remember it dear brother." She giggled.

"Sick crazy bitch." Huffed Takeo.

"Can you get rid of him or do you need help." Yuri asked.

"Wait! Pleases if you let Takeo go I'll go with you quietly. You said Crombel wanted me back. Be so much easier on you if I didn't fight."M-21 said as he pulled him self up.

Yuri was shocked that M-21 didn't even have an injury.

"Ok transform back into a human." Yuri said. He knew if M-21 would fight it would be bad and no guarantee that they could win.

"M what the hell are you doing?" Takeo yelled.

"Shut up Takeo remember your promise."

Takeo winced as Aris kissed him.

Before Takeo could protest Yuri injected something in M's arm he went limp and Mark threw him over his shoulders and took off.

Tao knew they were in a fight He sent Frankenstein to the scene. What bothered him was he lost contact with M-21. Takeo wouldn't answer him. "Takeo what going on? Takeo!"

He could hear sobbing. You could hear him trying to speak. Nothing was coming out.

Frankenstein reached his destination. Takeo was curled up in a ball. Frankenstein grabbed him and pulled close.

"Takeo what happens, where M-21."

"He's de…dea..he's gone." Takeo promises and he tried but he could get the word dead out of his mouth.

Frankenstein scooped Takeo up and headed back to the lab. Frankenstein knew what Takeo was trying to say. It didn't seem right. Did M-21 make him promise to say that. Is that what all the tension at the house been about. Why would he do that then it clicked so master wouldn't try to save him. He didn't want to but he was going to see how this plays out.