A/N: I do not own Noblesse, nor do I intend to make any money off of it. I also do not own Catrina Blanque, she is an OC made by a friend of mine. The only thing I do own is my OC Madison Delfane. This is my first fic for Noblesse so please, go easy on me but be honest.
Raizel sat up and looked down at the girl still fast asleep in his bed. Her hair had come undone sometime during the night and was now spread out around her in gentle waves, framing her head and torso in a white halo. He stood up carefully so he didn't wake her up then pulled the covers up over her before leaving the room. He walked downstairs and found Frankenstein and Catrina having some coffee before they left for work.
"We will not be coming to school today."
Frankenstein nodded as he looked up, setting the morning paper down.
"I trust you did what was needed, master."
"I did."
"And…my sister?"
"She is sleeping peacefully, though she will have questions when she wakes up."
"Please take care of her."
Raizel nodded and returned to his room. He opted for sitting at his desk, reading, until she woke up. Hopefully, something in his books could help him figure out what it was he was feeling.
Catrina looked at Frankenstein after Raizel left, a knowing look in her eyes. She had been sitting with Frankenstein all night and had read the text Raizel had sent him since he was asleep. Frankenstein had slept for three hours and she had questioned him the moment he had woken up. She still couldn't believe what was really going on.
Frankenstein entered the house and found Catrina in the living room, watching the evening news. She looked up as he came in, prepared to give him a scolding for not telling her where he had gone, but stopped when she noticed the look in his eyes and how bad his hands were shaking.
"Franky!" She yelled as she jumped to her feet and ran to him, one arm going around his waist and the other on his chest, using her body to keep him standing.
"What in the name of Lukedonia happened to you?!"
"I'll…I'll explain later but for now…we need to go to your room. I need to rest and I need you to stay with me."
Catrina didn't argue. She helped him to her room after kicking the front door shut and sat him on her bed. She closed her door and pulled a chair up to sit beside her bed as she watched him take a few deep breaths, his hands clenched tight. She had never seen him so shaken up; whatever had happened must have been serious. She silently vowed to stay with him until he was better, not even the end of the world could get her to leave.
She watched him as he slept, brushing strands of his hair out of his face and trying not to let her worry show. She knew he would be alright, that he was just sleeping, but she still couldn't shake the feeling that this had something to do with Madison and whatever it was she was hiding. She was just about to go and get a book to read when his phone went off. She pulled it from his pockets and saw that it was Raizel's number. He had been learning to use modern technology for a while now but this was the first time he had ever texted anyone. She battled with herself for a few minutes before she opened the text and read what it said.
"We are here. Ensure we are not disturbed."
She stared at it in confusion before realizing it meant he and Madison were here…at the house. Her eyes narrowed in suspicion as she closed the message and set his phone down on the nightstand. She got a book from her shelf and began reading it while she waited for him to wake up; he was GOING to tell her what was going on, everything. A few hours had passed and she had just finished the book when Frankenstein began to stir. After a few minutes he sat up, rubbing his head before he seemed to remember what was going on and where he was. He turned to see her watching him and let out a sigh.
"Tell me everything Frankenstein, now. What is going on and why does Raizel wish to not be disturbed?" She asked as she showed him the text message.
Frankenstein groaned before stretching and folding his hands in his lap.
"Before I explain things I want you to know something. My sister was hiding something but the reason is because she did not want to hurt me. As for the reason she was doing what she was…hopefully you'll understand that once I explain everything."
Catrina nodded and leaned back as she watched him. If Madison was hiding something in order not to hurt him, then maybe she wasn't all that bad at all. Frankenstein took a breath before continuing.
"I am a modified human, meaning my body is not like a typical human. I have a great power within me and I used it recklessly before I met my master. With one verbal command he sealed it and made me his servant, though I am forever grateful to him for doing so. Because I am a modified human, my life expectancy is a lot longer than normal humans…though at some point in time I will die. My sister…I thought she was a modified human as well which was the reason she was still alive in this era. I was wrong. She is not a modified human; she was just an ordinary human. The organization found her centuries ago; back when it was just getting started. She was ill and dying on the streets. They gave her an experimental serum they had created…it was meant to keep the drinker alive for hundreds of years. However…it did not work as planned. It wore off after a period of time. In the beginning this was a period of a hundred years…but then two hundred years later it unexpectedly changed to fifty years. Then a while later it decreased to twenty years. It kept decreasing until it was every year. Now…it's every month. If she did not keep up with the serum she was going to die this week. More specifically, last night. When the serum wears off she falls into such pain that she can barely move. However, yesterday when it wore off, the pain was a hundred times worse than it has ever been before, and it was coming sooner than ever before, meaning if she did not get the serum she was going to die, her muscles were literally tearing themselves apart and her organs were literally imploding inside of her."
He paused here, his fists clenched tight in the sheets and his body shaking at the thought of losing his sister. Catrina had one hand over her mouth as she listened to him, she would never have thought that something like that would ever happen or was ever possible. After a few moments, he continued.
"We found her last night with M-21 and M-24, two experiments from the Organization. When a spike of pain shot through her in our presence…I have never heard a scream so loud or so filled with pain. M-21 went to get a vial that he said was full of a serum which would temporarily relieve her pain, he accidentally dropped it in his haste…shattering it. She would not last until the permanent serum was ready, it would not be ready until midnight. My master ordered me back here and to keep you in your room. He was bringing her back and was going to help her in a way only he could. He was going to give her some of his power, which would modify her. He told me a few days ago…she was supposed to take him to M-21 and M-24 without me knowing. They were going to use him to bargain with and take down the Organization so no one would ever have to endure the experimentations and pain they were subjected to. But she told him…and he has agreed to help her. You and I will be needed as well. Please Catrina…she is my sister, I have always trusted her."
Catrina could hear the love for his sister in his voice and knew that everything she had been going through, that he had not known about, was killing him inside. He was desperate to help her, to save her, and to bring her home where she belonged. Sighing, she moved to the bed and wrapped her arms around him, holding him tight.
"I'll help you Franky…I'll always help you."
"Thank you, Cat." He replied softly as his arms tightened around her. They spent the rest of the night just holding each other and discussing what they would need to do.
"Catrina, it's time to go."
Catrina blinked her eyes before she looked over to see Frankenstein standing next to the front door. She looked at the clock and nearly screamed before jumping up and running back to her room to grab her bag. Frankenstein laughed as they left the house and drove to the school.
"Why were you so spaced out, Cat?"
"I…I was remembering what happened last night. I still can't believe she's been through so much."
"I hate that I couldn't help her at all. I should've found her centuries ago and modified her myself…she was in so much pain for centuries and I couldn't help her!"
"I know Franky…I know. What I don't understand though…is if she was being given a serum to prolong her life and the pain…wouldn't that classify her as a modified human?"
"No…a human is only modified through a werewolf transformation, in which they become a werewolf and are no longer human, or an experimentation in which their blood cells and their very genes are altered. Sometimes this means they become vampires like M-24, or have increased physical strength, or their other senses are increased. No one knows for sure which modification a modified human will take on until it manifests."
"I see…" She replied softly, staring out the window as the school came into view.
Frankenstein smiled over at her before he parked and got out, getting his stuff out. They walked into the building and went their separate ways to get the day started. He was glad she had agreed to help him; he would never be able to repay her for this.
Madison clenched her eyes tight as she began to drift back into the world of consciousness. She wasn't ready to wake up just yet, she'd be in a lot of pain, the serum wasn't ready…right now she was numb, drowsy, and warm…she didn't want this feeling to end. As she became more aware of her surroundings she noticed something wasn't right. She wasn't in any pain…instead she felt better than she had in centuries. She tried to figure out what was going on and why it was so quiet when images of the previous night began flooding her mind. Her eyes snapped open and she bolted upright in the bed, breathing a bit hard as one particular memory lingered in the forefront of her mind.
'Raizel…kissed me…then…oh, sweet Lukedonia…' She touched her lips lightly, a blush forming on her cheeks and her heart began beating fast.
"I see you're awake."
Madison looked up to find Raizel closing his door, a tray with two cups of tea in his hands. He walked over and set it down on the nightstand, handing one cup to her before taking the other and sitting down in his chair. Madison watched him for a moment but quickly averted her eyes when he looked at her. He noticed the blush on her cheeks and the way she played with the cup before taking a sip. After a few moments, he sat his cup down on the tray and leaned back in his chair, watching her.
"We should talk about last night. I'm sure you have some questions."
"W…what exactly…happened?" She mumbled softly, still too embarrassed to look at him.
"As you know, Nobles are an ancient race and every Noble has the same basic powers. Noblesse is a title that is given to only one Noble, showing that they have more powers and abilities than other Nobles."
Madison nodded, still sipping her tea and keeping her eyes down. Of course, she knew all of this, anyone from the ancient times knew this…it was also generally understood that if you angered a Noble, you were never heard from again.
"One ability granted to the Noblesse is called Hemokinesis and is very powerful. The Noblesse can use this ability to control the individual blood cells within his enemy's body. He can use this ability to cause blood vessels to burst, possibly by changing the temperature of the blood, stop blood flow, solidify or crystallize blood, limit or cut off speech by filling the larynx with blood, fill the lungs with blood, tear bodily tissues and flesh apart, initiate swelling, rupture vital organs or even break bones by causing the blood forming within them to exert massive pressure. This results in extreme pain for the enemy."
Madison gulped and took another sip of her tea, wondering if he was going to use that on her. As she was imagining the worst, she felt a gentle hand on her shoulder and looked over at him.
"That ability is saved only for the enemies who threaten my friends. I will never use such an ability on those close to me."
Her eyes went a bit wide and she was about to ask something when he beat her to it.
"Another ability is mind reading. All Nobles possess this ability but it is amplified a hundred fold in the Noblesse."
She nodded and relaxed against the headboard as he took her tea and set it back on the tray before continuing.
"There is an ability the Noblesse possesses that is virtually unknown to anyone. Not even other Nobles know it exists. It is a form of Hemokinesis but instead of damaging or rupturing anything, it alters the intended target for the better and is painless. Last night when I kissed you, three things happened at the same time."
He looked up to make sure she was paying attention. When she nodded he leaned forward, his elbows on his knees and his hands folded under his chin.
"The first, I transferred some of my power to you through the kiss. I have no doubt that you felt something flowing from my mouth into yours during the kiss, this was my power. The Noblesse can choose to share their power with one being, making it impossible for that being to die of natural causes. You will never have to take that serum again and you will never have to worry about dying again. The second, I used the Hemokinesis variation ability to alter your blood cells a bit more in order to repair the centuries worth of damage done to your muscles, bones, and organs. This occurred at the same time as the power sharing and was completely painless. The third and final thing, I put you to sleep in order to let your body finish the process on its own. My abilities could only heal your muscles, bones, and organs…your body needed rest in order to heal your spiritual and mental energies and for the power sharing to completely take over."
Once he was finished, he watched her as she soaked in all the information. She was basically immortal now…and all the damage done to her body for centuries was healed? She'd never have to take the serum or feel the pain again? She couldn't believe it. She could finally live her life without constantly having to check the date and decide when she needed the serum made. She was free…she was alive. However, before she could truly be happy over that bit, something else he had said repeated itself in her mind. The kiss…had been the means through which he shared his power with her. Her head lowered and she clenched the blankets in her fists. For some reason…this thought had truly upset her and she felt like her heart was breaking. Raizel, sensing her thoughts, reached out to touch her shoulder when she slapped his hand away. Without saying a word she jumped up and raced out of the house faster than she had ever run before. She ran to the park, through the park, and straight to the other side of the city. She had no plans of stopping any time soon.
Frankenstein and Catrina came home that afternoon and found Raizel sitting on the couch alone, staring at the wall. Catrina and Frankenstein looked at each other before they walked to the couch and sat down, Catrina beside Raizel and Frankenstein across from him.
"Master, what is the matter?"
Raizel looked at his servant, a distant look in his red eyes. Frankenstein knew that look; his master had used it before…he was looking into the distance for someone.
"Where is Madison? What happened?"
Raizel refocused his gaze on his servant. Frankenstein was possibly going to be disappointed in him, but perhaps he would know what to do.
"She ran off."
"What do you mean ran off?" Frankenstein questioned in a calm tone, watching his master.
"I explained what had happened to her. She was silent for a few moments…I sensed some thoughts were bothering her. I was about to ask what they were when she slapped my hand away and ran out. I do not understand what I said to upset her."
Frankenstein was silent for a moment before he saw Catrina nod a bit.
"Master, tell me what happened last night and what you told her."
Raizel closed his eyes before he began his explanations. He told them in full detail what had happened last night, not leaving a single detail out. He then explained what he had told her, what all she had done afterwards, and how long she stayed before running out. The room was silent for a few minutes before a booming laughter was heard. Raizel's eyes opened and he and Catrina looked over to see Frankenstein laughing as he leaned against the back of the couch.
"What is so funny?"
Frankenstein regained his composure and looked at his master, a grin on his face.
"Master, it is obvious you have feelings for her, as you said so yourself. You questioned why her body felt so good against yours. You questioned why you could still feel the warmth of her hand long after she touched you. You questioned why seeing her in pain made you hurt or want to protect her. You questioned why her keeping her pain a secret angered you. It is very clear you have feelings for her."
Raizel stared at him for a moment.
"You might be right Frankenstein. But I still do not understand what I said to upset her so."
"You truly are clueless." The men turned to see Catrina staring at the ground for a moment.
"What do you mean?" Raizel questioned. Catrina was on her feet in seconds and glaring at the Noblesse.
"You kissed her Raizel! Yes, to you that was just a way of sharing your power with her. To her, that was so much more than a kiss. You said that when you began entering your tongue into her mouth she let out a moan. To humans a kiss like that is a symbol of love, passion, and lust. To her, a kiss like that means you want her in the way only a lover should. So when you told her that it was a way for you to share your power with her, it broke her heart. She felt stupid for thinking what she did, she felt stupid for thinking you would want her…she felt stupid for giving in to the feelings she's probably not even aware that she has!"
Raizel looked from Catrina's angry glare to Frankenstein's calm one. Frankenstein nodded, showing that Catrina spoke the truth.
"Master, I have seen how she gravitates towards you when you two are in the same room. I've seen how she looks at you when you are not paying attention, and how you stare at her long after her gaze has left yours. It is clear to me that you both have feelings for one another but have not been brave enough to admit it to yourselves. Give her some time to calm down and think, then she will return home."
"I do not understand why the truth would upset her still."
Catrina clenched her fists tight before she did something no one had ever done…she slapped the Noblesse…hard.
"Think about it! You have feelings for her whether you admit it or not. She has feelings for you whether she realizes it or not. If you don't understand that then let me put it in fucking English for you. You LOVE her, whether you admit it or not. She LOVES you whether she realizes it or not. Get it now?! After finding out the truth she felt BETRAYED BY THE ONE SHE LOVED. You BROKE HER HEART. ADMIT YOUR FEELINGS TO YOURSELF BEFORE YOU FUCKING LOSE HER!"
The room was silent for a few minutes as Catrina tried to calm herself down by taking deep breaths. After several minutes Frankenstein stood up and took her hand, causing her to shift her attention onto him.
"Go to my room, we need to talk."
The tone of voice he used meant that this was not up for negotiation. Nodding, she left the room and walked up the stairs, heading to his bedroom. Once she was out of earshot, Frankenstein sat down on the coffee table and looked at his master, his tone much softer now.
"She was out of line in her actions, but she spoke the truth. We both can see that you have fallen in love with my sister, and she feels the same way. If you do not make your feelings known to both yourself and her, she will find someone else and you will potentially lose the one that is meant for you."
Once he was finished speaking, Frankenstein stood up and walked out of the room, heading up the stairs. Once he was about halfway up, he spoke again.
"Find her, Master. Lock the door."
He glanced over his shoulder once he had reached the top and smirked to himself, his master was gone and the door was locked. Now there was one last bit of business to attend to. Turning back around, he walked to his room and entered, shutting the door behind him.
Madison had finally come to a stop on the far side of the city. She had found herself next to the docs and had decided to sit on one and stare out over the water. As she sat there, she felt the tears fall down her cheeks as what had happened came back into her mind. She shut her eyes tight, her hands now covering her face and her knees to her chest. She was sitting on the far end of the longest pier, far away from the busier piers. She didn't want to be bothered, but fate seemed to have other ideas. Just as her sobs were starting to increase to the point where her shoulders were shaking, she felt a hand touch her shoulder.
"Go away!" She screamed out through her tears, choking a bit. The hand did not leave her shoulder. She was about to slap it away and run when a voice spoke.
"Come with me…let's talk."
Her head shot up and through her blurred vision she saw M-24 standing there with a worried expression. Looking down the pier she saw M-21 watching from the wall above the docks. Nodding, she stood and allowed him to carry her as she hid her face in his chest and continued to cry. They took her to another abandoned building and another secret room where they sat on a couch, Madison still cradled in M-24's lap. They waited patiently for her sobs to subside before they began speaking.
"Angel, tell us what happened…why are you so upset?" M-24 asked calmly, M-21 taking her hand and rubbing it lightly with his thumb.
She made sure she could speak before telling them everything. She started with the day she cut her leg shaving and how Raizel had healed the cut as well as how it had made her feel. She then told them about last night, the kiss, power sharing, moans…everything. She finished up with his explanations this morning and her running out. Throughout the explanation, both men sat silently listening and absorbing her information. She was in tears again by the end and once again had her face hidden in M-24's chest, his hand rubbing soothing circles against her back.
"What is wrong with me…why did his words hurt me so?" She questioned, her words muffled by his shirt. The men shared a knowing look and it was M-21 who answered her.
"Angel…the answer is obvious. You blush when you're around him, he's so protective of you, and you thoroughly enjoyed his kiss…it's obvious you love him and that he loves you. Neither of you have realized it yet, so you have not admitted it to yourselves yet…but it's true. You both are in love… didn't realize what the kiss would mean to you and accidentally broke your heart because of it. Admit your feelings to yourself angel, then talk to him."
The room was silent for several minutes as Madison calmed down again. She thought about what he had said…could she really be in love with the Noblesse? The more she thought about it the more things began to make sense. She told him everything without him asking, she was comfortable talking to him about anything, she blushed whenever he looked at her or held her hand…she had been having dreams about being intimate with him for a few days now and had found it weird. She could not deny it…everything made sense now…she was truly in love with the Noblesse. But could he really feel the same way about her?
"I need to go home…I have to talk to him."
She stood up and turned towards the door, both men smiling in encouragement at her. She opened the secret door and her eyes went wide, a gasp escaping her lips.
"R…Raizel…" She said in a soft whisper.
Raizel said nothing as he lifted a hand up and wiped a stray tear from her cheek, his fingers lingering a bit longer than usual on her cheek.
"We need to talk." He spoke in a velvety whisper and she nodded, unable to speak.
Without another word, he scooped her up into his arms, closed the door, and left to find a place where the two of them could discuss things in private. He would not make the same mistake again…he was not going to let her misunderstand him again. Now was the time for him to be honest with her…and with himself.
