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Seikatsu slept or a whole day. When she woke up, she found herself half-naked in a lab. The woman was laying on the bed. She sits up and sees her legs, chest, everywhere covered in bandages. Seikatsu looks around to see M-21 and Frankenstein watching her. "Feeling better sleepyhead? You were out like a light. Especially after you went on a rampage. I heard you gave Shark a headache." M-21 said. Seikatsu slowly gets out of bed and throws a pillow at him. She tosses a pillow at Frankenstein. "You don't die on me and give me some clothes. I don't need everyone seeing me almost naked." Seikatsu spoke as she quickly grabs a blanket to cover her body. "Too late to complain." M-21 catches the pillow and he shakes his head.

"I had to patch you up," Frankenstein said with a smile on his face. Seikatsu blushes and sits back down on the bed. "What did I do?" She asks. "Your abilities progressed as you fought Shark. However, Master did something for you to regain your sanity." Frankenstein explains as he saw Seikatsu's face heat up. Seikatsu remembered the kiss they shared. Her personality was now normal and it did not shift. Rai did keep his promise to her. "Seikatsu. Your face is..." Frankenstein said as he waves his hand in front of her face. Seikatsu blinks and she looks at him. "He...kissed me and that's when I came to." She said.

M-21 and Frankenstein stare at her. "Oh come on! I did not ask for it! Franky, you saw me naked! M-21, you...well, hell I keep seeing you almost naked!" Seikatsu said as she rolls her eyes. The woman was annoyed and embarrassed. Including the pain, she endured when Shark beat her. She did not want M-21 to take all of the damage. She did not make a sound while Shark punched, kicked, and stomped on her. "I should have protected you better," M-21 said as he was disappointed in himself. "I should have kept watch over you. Master and I are both ashamed of our carelessness." Frankenstein added. "You all did your best. I'm glad that everyone is safe. If any of you are on the verge of death I will be triggered." Seikatsu said. M-21 walks over to her and pats her head. "Don't get kidnapped again." He teases before he left the room.

"No bones were damaged. Your body has healed up pretty decently." Frankenstein explains as he walks back and forth. He paces the room in deep thought. "You should know that we are alike. However, you have light. You should be able to expand your skills with the proper training. Dr. Crombell intended to have you become a result of my old research." Frankenstein said as he continues to pace around the room. Seikatsu watches the blond man pace.

"He uses the light while I use the darkness. That man clearly used my research to conduct the experimentation. I thought to burn the data would have been the last of it." Frankenstein said. He stops walking as he notices Seikatsu watching him. He felt bad for seeing the woman in this state. He indirectly caused the chain of events. " I apologize. This is my fault." Frankenstein said. "Franky, why take the blame? It is his fault, not yours." Seikatsu shakes her head and chuckles.

"When we see him again, I'll get my answers." She added. Frankenstein was surprised to see Seikatsu behave normally. She was not afraid to face the danger anymore. "I can see why Master enjoys your company. A human like you is rare. Especially when experiencing this situation." Frankenstein said as he was now standing in front of her. He placed his hands on Seikatsu's shoulders. "Frankenstein...?" Seikatsu says his name and he looks at her. His expression displayed concern. "Master is interested in you. That kiss must have meant something. Although, I will admit that I wanted to be the first to touch you." He said and Seikatsu gave him an odd look.

"Frankenstein, where are you getting at...?" Seikatsu questions as Frankenstein inches his face closer to hers. "I have taken an interest in you and I don't like seeing you get abused unless it is by me teasing you." He said as he pulls away. Seikatsu snorts and tries not to fall over. Frankenstein suddenly pins her down on the bed. His hand captured her wrists that were placed above her head. "Seeing you tied up scared me. I thought you were dead for a moment." He spoke calmly as his grip on her wrists loosened. "I didn't expect to fall for you, but I was close to killing Takeo." Seikatsu tried to hold back the heat rising to her face.

"Franky...I didn't want M-21 to die so I took the beatings." She told him. Frankenstein knew that Seikatsu cared for her friend to the point of risking her own life. He kisses her forehead gently. "You're teasing again," Seikatsu mumbles before Frankenstein kisses her on the lips. The kiss was deep and he did not release her until they needed to breathe. Seikatsu quickly sits up flustered. "Damn. Y-You got me off guard. I need clothes. I'll meet you out in the living room." Seikatsu quickly shoves Frankenstein off of her and she bolts out of the laboratory.

"I suppose teasing her will be more entertaining," Frankenstein says with a typical grin.

Seikatsu was able to sneak into her bedroom and get dressed. She wore a black tank top and a pair of blue jean pants. As she walked down the hallway she saw Seira. "Thank you for helping Regis. He told me what happened." Seira spoke as she looked at Seikatsu. Seikatsu waves her hands nervously. "He saw the bad part of me. Seeing everyone in danger triggered my sanity to shutting down. I didn't want him to die. I enjoy having you both here." Seikatsu explains. Seira blushes and Seikatsu chuckles. "I hope I didn't cause too much trouble." Seikatsu jokes. "Regis...everyone was worried about you not being able to wake up," Seira said. "Well, now we both can say that I'm awake," Seikatsu said and the two women headed down the stairs and into the living room.

"Hey! The sexy warrior is awake! With a cute frame and slender build-" Takeo says as Seikatsu took a seat on the couch. Regis cuts him off by shouting, "Stop speaking such filth! That is not how you should address such a girl!" Takeo looks confused as Tao was laughing. M-21 and Frankenstein were irritated about different things. Rai was drinking his tea. Seikatsu corrects Regis, "I am a woman actually. Twenty-six years old." Regis looks at Seikatsu. He appeared to be dumbfounded. "Aside from flirting with her, Tao stop screwing with Takeo. Seikatsu is not a target." M-21 said.

"Oh? Aren't you protective of her? Is cute Seika your girlfriend? You were awfully defensive when Shark mentioned her name." Tao teases the man. M-21 narrows his eyes in a dangerous manner. "Seikatsu is a close friend. I wasn't going to let that idiot sexually harass or even touch her." M-21 simply stated. "So, girlfriend," Tao said. "No. She's a colleague." M-21 retorts. "You say that." Tao comments. "It is the truth," M-21 said as he was not trying to lose his cool. Seikatsu ran her fingers through her hair as the two continue to bicker. Frankenstein was becoming more agitated at the argument and garbage on the table. "Seikatsu is my lover. No point in arguing." He said. Seikatsu coughs and everyone including Rai looks at Frankenstein.

"Like hell that would happen," M-21 said almost shouting. "Oh? Do you like her, M-21? You appear to be defensive now." Frankenstein spoke with a cynical grin. "He's mad," Tao said. "Well, the woman is cute." Takeo comments. "Damn you, Franky! You had to stir the pot." Seikatsu sighs. Frankenstein smirks deviously as he enjoyed seeing M-21 irritated over this subject. "Seikatsu and I are only friends. She's not going to be a target for this shit." M-21 said. "So can I date her?" Tao taunts him. "No." Frankenstein and M-21 answers in unison. The conversation was heading south. Rai stares at his empty cup. "I guess the fact that I am an adult doesn't mean anything. Freaking ball...I'm hungry." Seikatsu said. "I can make you some ramen...Seika." Seira suggests. Seikatsu looks at Seira and smiles. "Please. I would be very grateful." Seikatsu said.

"She's not dating anyone. I'll be damned if you touch her." M-21 said to Tao. Regis smirks as he could tell what was happening right now. "Oh come on. Seikatsu is legal. So no boundaries." Tao added. M-21 glares at Tao while Seikatsu could sense the tension. "Let's not continue this conversation. I just woke up. And I doubt we need to fight this early. I'll go back to school in a few days. My body is still tired and Frankenstein, please train me. I don't want to be a damn victim burden again." Seikatsu said. "Of course, but if you accompany to a faculty party. I don't want to stay late." Frankenstein said.

Seikatsu looks away and sighs, "Do I have a choice?" "No. M-21, Tao, and Takeo are invited as well. It is nice to meet the fellow faculty members." Frankenstein explains. M-21 was quiet. Takeo shrugs his shoulders. Tao shakes his head. "I guess I have to dress my age too. Fine! But for this, you better prepare dinner for Rai, Seira, and Regis." Seikatsu gave in. Seira stands up and heads into the kitchen. "Franky," Seikatsu calls his nickname. "...That nickname." Frankenstein thought as his eye twitches. Frankenstein follows Seira into the kitchen. Seikatsu turns to Tao and Takeo.

"You two work at the high school now? What do you two do?" She asks. Tao grins and folds his hands behind his head. "We do and we are also bodyguards. It'll be fun watching over you. I promise to be on my best behavior." Tao says, "But man, you slept for a long time. I'm sorry for the mess. I owe you for protecting me." Seikatsu smiles nervously. "Be lucky I was not dead. However, my intentions are unclear. I was set off because M-21 was dying and I cannot explain the rest. I did not want to lose anyone including you. You seemed to be important to Ikhan and you didn't harm me so you get a pass." She explains.

Tao was somewhat glad Seikatsu did not let him die. Rai places the tea cup on the saucer. "Seikatsu. I'm glad that you have recovered from your injuries. Please, take it easy." He said. Seikatsu blushes as she notices the bandages on her body. The scars were still healing. Regis clears his throat and catches the woman's attention. "He looked hesitant to speak for a moment, "I suppose I should thank you for helping." Seikatsu shakes her head, "It's fine. No need to."

Seikatsu stood in her bedroom. She stood in silence as she stared out the window. Her eyes focused on the moon. It was late at night and everyone was found in their respective rooms. The images of seeing everyone in pain bothered her, but the sight of M-21 dying scared her. Him taking those beatings scared her. Seikatsu didn't care about her near-death experience. "M-21. You saved me. I can't have you die. I can't see it." She thought.

Somehow the image of Frankenstein kissing her pops in her mind. He was firm yet hot. His breath was warm and his grip on her was gentle. HIs kiss was different from Rai's. The man had seen her naked. He literally took care of the woman in order to keep her alive. He gave her a safe haven and a job. Seikatsu was able to live a decent life despite the events of hell she endured. However, Frankenstein had a habit of challenging her. He enjoyed having Seikatsu flustered or irritated.

"Damn! He teases me so easily. Even if it means work. Now I got to attend a party..." Seikatsu scolds herself before she strips herself of her clothes and changes into her pajamas. As Seikatsu was tugging her tank top above her head, a knock had come to her door. "Who...is it?" She responds through the muffled sounds of the fabric of her tank top. "It's me." M-21 answers. Seikatsu pulls her tank top down and she walks over to the door to open it. "Come in. You should sleep." Seikatsu said. M-21 walks in and he sighs. The man could not sleep. Tao and Takeo were snorers and that ticked him off.

"Tao talks in his damn sleep. Takeo snores. And I came to check up on you." M-21 gave his reason. Seikatsu smiles and looks at M-21. In honesty, she wanted to cry but M-21 would scold her for it. "I'm okay. I couldn't sleep either. Too much thinking and the questions and why my parents faked my death or whatever the Union knows..." Seikatsu said as she closes the door. "Your power is similar to Frankenstein's and Crombell's. Although, it is the result of Crombell. Your personality used to shift, but if M-24 or any of us got hurt then you freak out. Hell, you snapped and fought Jake. While you were crying." You only took sedatives when you were forced to." M-21 said as he leans his back against the wall. "I care for you guys. None of you beat me like that dick. Those nightmares kept me paranoid." Seikatsu said as she stood next to M-21. M-21 closes his eyes and smiles to himself.

"You're such a sap."

"Quiet!"

"It's true."

Seikatsu shrugs her shoulders and yawns softly. "Oh, I need to go to my apartment tomorrow. I have to dress more properly. And I rather not go alone. Also, I can show Tao and Takeo around too." She said. "I...prefer to go with you without the comedic duo," M-21 says not noticing how he sounded. He snaps his eyes open and sees Seikatsu give him a deadpan expression. "I did not mean it like that," M-21 said. Seikatsu nods.

"Right. Okay, we both will go to my apartment then show the guys around." She said as she knew M-21 only saw them as being friends. He had no interest in anything that was considered romantic. He just disliked seeing his friend take any abuse. M-21 wanted to say something, but he lets out a yawn instead. "So...where will you sleep now?" Seikatsu questions. "I'll go... back to the room." He answers. "Stay in my room. For tonight, tomorrow I will talk to Frankenstein about you having your own room." Seikatsu said. m-21 was a bit surprised. She scoffs and she points to her bed.

"Come on. We did this when we were kids. You have work in the morning." Seikatsu said before she walks to the bed then crawls in. M-21 hesitates for a second and follows her. He watches Seikatsu crawls under the blanket covers. M-21 lays beside her, but he did not get under the covers. Seikatsu lays her head against the pillow. M-21 was indeed taller than her so his chest met the woman's face. Seikatsu softly breathes into the covers. M-21 lays his head against the vacant pillow. He was comfortable like this. "Thank you...Ahjussi." Seikatsu murmurs in drowsiness as she drifted off to sleep. M-21 glances at her before he closes his eyes.

"Yeah..."