Chapter 2
I don't understand, why is Master looking at me like that? Have I done something wrong? No, it must be because she was expecting something else? No, perhaps I exceed her expectations! Yes! That must be it! I looked behind her, at all of her comrades. It became apparent that Master was feared, but not for her physical prowess. Is this the mystical land with magic and sorcery? I have wishes on trying this magic, but I am never worthy to do so! WHAT AM I TO DO!? Back to the matter at hand. I rose just as she ordered. I was almost giddy waiting on the next order. She seemed indecisive about what was next, but she was young and I can wait until eternity to serve her. . . MY MASTER!
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She didn't know what to do. She had summoned an actual slave. It was so sudden, but she was going to make the most of it. She brought him to the side, and began to read, or at least that's what people thought. Truthfully, she was watching Louise closely. Tabatha suspected that it was her fault she got a strange familiar. Louise summoned and got an unexpected summons. A commoner, however, based in Tabitha's summons, people suspected that the commoner was not normal. They were right, to some extent. First off, his armor was too regal, as if he was a lord or something, second, he carried a large sword and shield, like some knight, and finally, he carried himself as a noble would. Louise was worried, however all turned to the knight when he aimed his sword at Tabitha's familiar. "You HEATHEN! How dare you leave your master's side without permission!? You dare defy Lord Danmas?"
The slave looked back calmly before replying, "I'm sorry m'lord, but since I woke up in this strange land, I assumed Lord Danmas sold me off at a high price."
The knight looked back, "Why would he? You are his best slave, and they don't call you the Devil's Servant for nothing! Not to mention your magical enhancements cost a fortune! How would Lord Danmas sell you?"
Tabitha looked at her "slave". It now made sense as to why he was strangely warm. It wasn't unheard of to augment your soldiers with magic, but it's a painful process, and not to mention, illegal. Though some warlords in Germania are not against using these methods. People say that those who are magically enhanced exude a warm aura. She turned back to the knight. Louise had finished interrogating him.
"So let me get this straight, you are a commoner knight in service to this Lord Danmas with the task of bringing back that slave, and then you managed to trip and fall into a portal and then end up here as my familiar?"
"That's right, my family has a lineage of great knights, so where do you get off on calling me a commoner!?"
"Because you're not a mage, therefore you are a commoner."
"Bah! Mages, shady creatures I tell you! I bet this is a school to teach you magic! This is unacceptable, we have no need for any more 'magic' users. . . ."
While Tabitha didn't care, she could tell that many of her classmates didn't share the same sentiment. Louise then pounced on the knight and instantly convoked the familiar contract. Meanwhile, the knight was quite angry, but due to a searing pain in his left hand, he passed out due to extreme pain. Louise was shocked, then angry at such a weak commoner. Tabitha however had better things to do, like meet her familiar.
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Master was gracious enough not to give me up to that knight. I'm glad I can stay with Master, for I shall serve her for the rest of my days. She seemed weary of me however, and I wished to remedy that, but, Master is Master, I cannot disobey. She asked me many a question, I answered as completely and truthfully as I could. She didn't seemed surprised this time, so she must be satisfied. She led me to her chambers, and I began to prepare myself for what she may order me. When I closed the door behind me, I began stripping before she looked at me incredulously and then looked away. "Why?" she asked.
"You have brought me to your chambers Master, why else?"
"No need. You sleep here."
I paused, then understood. . . "You wish for me to sleep on the floor." That wasn't a question.
Master looked at me, then shook her head, "I'm small. We share."
I noticed that Master spoke strangely, perhaps (in Gallian) "Do you speak this language better, Master?"
Master was surprised, and pleasantly so! Then replying in the same language, "How do you know this language?"
"Master Danmas wanted me to learn many things, so that I may be useful for him and his lineage. Languages are essential for any lord or lady."
"What else did he teach you?"
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After a long discussion, Tabitha was pleasantly surprised. The slave knew many things, including how to be a proper noble, that way he can teach his masters' descendants. He frightened her, but he was ever so loyal, but she knew he was broken inside, cursed with no free will of his own. She changed into her sleeping clothes, then prepared for bed. When she looked at her familiar, she noticed an apparent problem, his clothes were nothing but rags, yet he stood there ready to serve. She might have to get him better clothing. She laid down on her bed and patted the area next to her, "Come, sleep." The slave nodded, then laid next to her in a comfortable position. He let off warmth, so there was no need for covers, but Tabitha was determined to fix his broken mind. If she succeeded to do that, she may also be able to save another broken mind.
A/N I know this chapter isn't as good, but I'm stuck with 3 cousins for 2 weeks while my parents go off to God knows where. . . . I'll be very slow until this ends, and even then, class starts soon. . . anyways, apologies for cringe-worthy mistakes. . . .
