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"..homeless..?"
Muzaka muttered to himself as the man next to him continued laughing. He was fairly certain that he had never wanted to punch anyone's face as much as he did right now. Maybe Maduke. But he had wanted to do a LOT more than just punch Maduke's face. So he doesn't count.
Frankenstein who was preparing more tea for his Master, came out of the kitchen to see Tao holding on to a rather troubled looking Muzaka.
"Hmm... What is going on here?" Muzaka turned towards Frankenstein upon hearing his voice. Frankenstein looked at Muzaka.
"Muzaka, I happen to remember telling you to rest..."
Frankenstein said the words with a smile, but the RK-5 and Muzaka felt the temperature of the room drop as Frankenstein started emitting his dark aura.
Muzaka sweatdropped. "Ahahaha! You got me! I was getting bored so I had to get out." He scratched his head, sounding as unapologetic as ever.
"Saying that, I'm sure you were going to go visit her again." Frankenstein said, frowning. Muzaka had not left Garda's side since they brought her to Frankenstein's house, even though he himself needed to rest.
'And that is troublesome for me..' Frankenstein thought as he turned his attention to the kids, who were still staring at their 'gardener'.
"Who wants tea?"
As though snapped from a trance, the kids turned towards Frankenstein. Frankenstein smiled. Although they were kids, even they could feel that this man is not normal. And he was certain that Muzaka wasn't what you call normal even amongst werewolves. No, he definitely isn't normal by any standard.
"Muzaka, these are some of my students." Frankenstein stated, waving his hand in their direction. He was about to introduce them, but someone else beat him to it.
"My name is Shinwoo. It's an honour to meet you, Sir Muzaka." Shinwoo blurted out while bowing to him formally.
Everyone stared at him as if he had grown two heads. Even Tao was surprised by the way Shinwoo greeted Muzaka. He didn't think anyone other than the werewolf warriors held such respect for someone like him.
Shinwoo did not happen to notice the expressions on everyone's faces, but went on to explain his reasons.
"Just look at those biceps! And those abs! He's obviously a man who knows very well how to fight!" Shinwoo explained with the same enthusiasm Ikhan has when he talks about the latest gadgets he bought. "And I, admire men like that!" He ended while nodding his head.
Muzaka couldn't help but laugh.
"I like you too kid! You have good taste! Hahaha!"
Ikhan laughed along with the others upon seeing their childish act, and introduced himself.
"My name is Ikhan. Nice to meet you."
Yuna, who was also smiling, introduced herself too.
"My name is Yuna. Nice to meet you.."
Muzaka smiled. "Sorry for startling you, Yuna."
"It's ok! Hehe!" Yuna replied shyly.
And after that, the they continued as usual. With plenty of laughter, fun and entertainment. Just like a family. Albeit a weird one.
It was just about time for the kids to go home. Shinwoo and Ikhan were packing their board games into their bags. As usual, Takeo and M-21 were washing the dishes while Regis and Seira cleaned up the plates. And just like always, Yuna would ask if she could help. And like always, Regis would refuse point-blank.
Yuna sat down, sighing tiredly. Today had been an extremely exhausting day, what with all the physical fitness activities, extra work in class and her newly acquired part time job as a waitress. And on top of that, although it was fun, the time they had spent at the Principal's house, had really drained her of any energy she had left. She would be surprised if she made it home without any trouble..
"Alright then! Let's go!" Shinwoo and Ikhan got up.
Yuna also got up, ready to leave. She had just grabbed her bag, about to leave, when a loud scream stopped them. What was more frightening was that it sounded more like a howl than a scream. Startled, Yuna turned around only to see claws.
And they were headed straight at her head. Fast.
As soon as M-21 and Takeo heard Garda's howl, they ran towards the hallway, the dishes forgotten. When they reached the kids, the sight that met them left them paralysed. M-21 felt as if someone was squeezing his stomach, leaving him breathless.
There, in front of him, was Yuna. And just inches away from her, Garda stood. The only thing stopping Yuna from being stabbed by Garda's claws was Muzaka's hand, that held firmly onto Garda's.
M-21 could see Yuna shaking like a leaf, in fear. He saw her trembling lips and her pale face.
Before he knew it, M-21 was in front of Yuna, catching her in his arms, just as her legs gave out from underneath her. At that moment, as he felt Yuna hold on to him with all her might, he realised just how fragile she was. And just how easily she could have died.
And as M-21, unconsciously, held her closer to him, all he could think was one thing.
'I have to protect her.'
Frankenstein and Rai stood behind Garda, ready to stop her if necessary while Takeo, Tao, Regis and Seira stood around the kids.
Shinwoo had finally managed to shake off his surprise and went to stand next to Yuna. Ikhan joined him on Yuna's left.
"Are those... c-claws?" Ikhan wimpered. But no one answered as Garda screamed again.
