Monster High Scaris AU
By: FunahoMisaki
(A/N: I own nothing and read last chapter)
"Are you sure it's alright for me to wear this Jina? It looks very valuable and I don't want to risk damaging it…" Frankie said looking down at the red and gold shirt that Jinafire had leant her after they had gotten her measurements. Skelita didn't have any spare shirts with her and it would take her a while to make one, while Clawdeen didn't have any in Frankie's size and it would take even her a few minutes to make one from scratch. Luckily Jinafire had one of her old baggy T-shirts with her that managed to fit Frankie while only being just a bit baggy.
"Of course I am sure, I would not let you wear it if I was not. You may even keep it, it is not that valuable and is merely a spare t-shirt I use for my daily exercises and training. I have many more like it that I can use, I will not miss one." Jinafire reassured the green skinned ghoul with a smile before she started working on the outfit she had designed for Frankie to wear, their challenge had been to make a clubbing outfit that both Frankie and Madam Ghostier liked.
"Really? What kind of training do you do? If you don't mind me asking that is." Frankie asked swinging her feet in the air as she sat on the edge of Jinafire's desk, the dragoness not minding it one bit.
"I do not mind at all. It is…refreshing to see someone interested in my training for once. My family, it is one of warriors, and even the females in it are expected to be able to fight should there be a need to. I have been trained to fight with all weapons, although I prefer bows, arrows, and throwing needles over all others. I am also trained in hand to hand combat should the need for it ever arise one day. I must keep up a strict training regimen in order to keep my skills from degrading." Jinafire said glancing at Frankie and smiling slightly, before turning back to her work.
"Really? It sounds like it'd be really tough but really worth it if it can save your or your friends lives…er…afterlives one day." Frankie said causing Jinafire to nod, although her training was very tough it was also very worth it if it meant she could protect her friends…and Frankie.
"I could teach you, if you like? Not the moves sacred to the family of course but some of the basic moves that may save your life one day. I do not mind." Jinafire offered causing Frankie to look surprised but light up brilliantly, literally.
"I'd like that! It'd be really useful, and kinda cool, to learn how to protect those close to me. With all the craziness we end up going through it wouldn't hurt to learn how to protect someone." Frankie said smiling brightly and thankfully at Jinafire while nearby Clawdeen snorted slightly.
"Frankie if anything we need to learn how to protect you. You're the one that is usually at the forefront, if not the outright cause, of anything dangerous that will eventually end up helping someone. I distinctly remember you nearly busting your butt stitches, going down a stairway no less, trying to learn how to skate so that we could get our school crest back from the Granite City SKRM team. And that was just your latest little adventure!" Clawdeen said without looking up for a second while Frankie was indignant.
"Hey! Last I checked one of my adventures helped not only save the school but also Draculaura, who's one of our best friends, and Howleen, who's not only my friend but also your little sister! My 'dangerous adventures' as you call them usually help everyone more than they hurt me!" Frankie said defensively and causing Clawdeen to give a snort while Skelita and Jinafire paused their work to look between the two ghouls curiously, and in slight disbelief.
"Yeah I know Frankie, and last I checked you nearly used up all your energy stores to save everyone more than once so don't try to say you didn't get hurt during those escapades of yours. I'm not saying your adventures are a bad thing, heaven only knows how many times you saved my hide let alone everyone else's, but I am saying that they're pretty dangerous. So defense lessons for you are definitely a good idea…by the way…did you realize that by saving my sister you were putting my whole family in a debt of gratitude? My parents already paid it off by unofficially adopting you into our family, and by officially backing and supporting you in everything you do like they do for all of their kids. If you ever need a place to get away from your parents during another of your dad's episodes or are ever in any trouble, you'll always be welcomed at my place with open arms…and I know that Lala and her family feel the same." Clawdeen said causing Frankie to look surprised at this, that was news to her.
"Um, no I didn't know. This is the first time anyone's ever mentioned anything like this to me." Frankie said looking at Clawdeen surprised. Usually the 'fashionable fur ball' as Abbey once called her, told Frankie about things like this beforehand. If not her then usually one of the others would tell her!
"Well now you know. Why do you think most of the school is so protective over you anyways? You saved our hides more times than Cleo goes on a shopping spree, and trust me that's a lot. We all owe you and you're the youngest student at the school! Either you're the baby sister, or the clueless hero that needs to have someone look out for her…if for no other reason than the fact that you don't look out for yourself." Clawdeen said, saying the last part softly to herself but the others still heard her.
"Huh…so that's why everyone gets so mad when Heath does something stupid around me…or why everyone was so mad at Farnum when he threatened to pull the electricity right out of me." Frankie commented idly, causing Clawdeen and Jinafire both to growl, sounding rather feral, at hearing that while Skelita frowned heavily. Losing all of her electricity would cause Frankie to die. Jinafire broke the ensuing silence, her eyes dark and angry as she looked at Clawdeen and asked a question that had the wolf girl grinning ear to ear.
"Where can I find this 'Farnum'? I believe I need to have a little…talk with him about the value of life… I do so hope that my fire breathing does not act up again…it is very…hard to control some days."