Chapter 6:
Muzaka was sitting at the park with Garda.
Muzaka was watching a father push his son on a swing and said, "I…I wish I could have had time with either of my children like that."
Garda looked over to the man and the boy. She could see the longing in Muzaka eyes.
"I wished you would have told me about Ashleen. I would have helped you, You know."
Taken back by what she said. Help me, at that time he would have kicked out of the clan for having a half breed child.
"That may be but if I did and you helped me they would have came after you too."
"So I wouldn't have cared. I was always happiest when I was with you. Besides they came after me any ways. Or have you forgotten."
Muzaka winced. How could he forget all the pain and torture they put her through while he was gone. All because she was loyal to him.
Muzaka looked at the ground.
"So you decided what you want to do?" She asked.
Muzaka looked at the girl. Then sighed, "not a clue."
"Are you just going to give that child away? He is your blood, I don't care how he was made."
Garda had a distress look on her face. She couldn't understand why Muzaka was acting as if he didn't care.
"Frankenstein and Raizel are doing a good job with him. He has Frankenstein mouth and Raizel's heart. I've caused the boy enough problems."
"I think the thought of having another child is scaring you. He not Ashleen. He is a strong werewolf. He can protect himself if need be. If you walk out of that boys life you will regret it."
She was right He would regret it. But how could he justify just turning that boys life up side down.
"There is so much M-21 doesn't know. So much he should have learned by now. He needs you. Frankenstein might be good for the boy, but the wolf in the boy needs you."
She was right. He knew she was and she was right about him being scared. He was terrified, but not for the reasons she thought. He knew the boy wasn't Ashleen. He just couldn't Take losing anyone else. He was jealous of Frankenstein. The relationship that he had with M-21, it was a relationship he should have had with the boy.
Garda stared at Muzaka. She thought carefully before she started to speak. "I do not know M-21 like Kentas. Kentas told me how that boy single handle changed his opinion on humans and modified humans. He told me how strong he was when they were in the lab. How he never gave up. Kentas is proud of the boy, and he not even his son."
Muzaka smirked. M-21 was the perfect warrior all he wanted to do was protect. Protect his family.
"I think M-21 has enough room in his heart for you. Stupid fool. I hate to say it but if we as a people want to survive in this new world we are going to need people like M-21. He's our future."
Muzaka stood up. She right what chance do we have if we don't adapt. With that thought he got a tingly feel, the feeling he gets when Raizel sends his aura out to find him. "Well he's awake now. Raizel just called for me. Let's go."
He don't know why but he held his hand out for Garda to take. She smiled and took his hand and they left.
M-21 was sitting on the table. He was thinking of what just happened with Seira.
"Here get cleaned up. Then you can come up stairs." Frankenstein said handing him some clean clothes.
M-21 blushed as he took the clothes.
"why are you bushing over clothes?" Frankenstein snickered.
"I'm not."
"You haven't forgotten there's camera's in here, did you?"
M-21 blush depend at the thought of how much teasing the guys were going to do. He hung his head as the laughing Frankenstein left the room.
Muzaka was talking to Raizel.
Raizel explained about what Frankenstein said and how M-21 would be fine.
"Good I was worried."
"I hope you and M-21 can get to know each other more."
"Do you think he'll want to? I mean he doesn't trust me. I know he thinks I'm an ass hole." Muzaka chuckled.
"Well I always knew you were an ass hole. I don't think M-21 would let that stop him."
Did Raizel just make a joke? Muzaka smirked, the Noblesse just made a joke. He couldn't believe it. He wished Raizel could have been more like this before. Than just looking out a window all the time. It was good to see the Noblesse with his family.
"I will speak to him before I leave." Muzaka said still smirking.
Frankenstein entered the room and looked at master and Muzaka. At that time Tao and Takeo entered the room.
"You two better hid," Frankenstein said with a evil smirk.
"Us boss?" Tao asked looking at Takeo.
"Yes, I reminded M-21 about the cameras in the lab. Tao you better hope Seira doesn't find out. Takeo warn Karias and Regis too."
The sniper and the hacker looked at each other with wide eyes. As Takeo was dragging Tao form the room you could hear Tao saying, "I can't believe you rabid us out Boss."
Frankenstein chuckled, Raizel smiled and Muzaka wondered what just happened.
"How long are you staying Muzaka?" Frankenstein asked.
"I leave tomorrow. I can't leave Kentas and Lunark to do all the work. Are people are still suffering from the effects of Maduke and the union attack."
"Are you going to try and drag M-21 with you?" Frankenstein huffed.
"What! Why would I do that."
Frankenstein was a little shocked.
Muzaka sighed, " I know I'm an ass, but I'm not that much off an ass."
Raizel smiled. He knew that Frankenstein was still worried. He hoped Frankenstein and Muzaka would just think of M-21 and not there stupid differences.
"Good, this is his home." Frankenstein smiled. He was so relived that Muzaka wasn't going to try and make M-21 go with them . Frankenstein could feel himself relaxing.
"So why don't you give me some advice. I know you got some." Muzaka smirk.
"Well just don't push him. He has had a lot of trauma in his life." Frankenstein looked away.
Muzaka just nodded.
The day went by till it was time for dinner.
Tao and Takeo wouldn't even look at M-21. When he came up from the lab. All you could hear was screaming, running and banging.
Tao screaming, " sorry M! Come on you couldn't blame me." Frankenstein was chuckling and Raizel had a smile on his face.
As soon as diner was on the table and they all sat down the house was quite. Accept for a few snickers from Regis.
This was a family maybe not in blood. In every sense of the word. It warmed Muzaka to watch. The Noblesse smiling and even chuckling. Frankenstein like the strict father everyone's afraid of but no one listens to. Takeo was the brother who would listen and take all the problems of others. M-21 was the brother who took everything to seriously and thought it was his sole job to protect every one. Tao never took anything serious and came up with the crazy plans. The two nobles just seemed to fit in too.
Seira set Raizel's Raman in front of him. Then she set out the rest.
M-21 eyes went wide. Did she really make cheeses burgers and fries.
You could hear the chuckling from around the table.
"Why?" M-21 asked.
"It is between me and Sir Raizel, so just eat." Seira was blushing.
As they ate the look on M-21 face was priceless. Frankenstein smiled the thought of how something as a cheeses burger and fries could make the young werewolf so happy. It was proof of how little he was given in his life.
Frankenstein looked over to Muzaka. He could see a mixture of sadness and regret on his face. Which made him worried. He didn't know what would happen if Muzaka lost himself now. "Muzaka, I would like to give you and Garda a check up before you to leave." Frankenstein said.
Muzaka nodded. He knew the crazy scientist must be worried about the toll all this new information is having on him. If it is a show of faith and helps him get along with Frankenstein, he would do it.
Garda nodded too.
Raizel seen the look on M-21 face and decided he wanted to try one. Much to Frankenstein surprise, he watched his master eat. Raizel's had a look of pleasure on his face not like M-21, but you could tell he was enjoying it. Until he ate the French fries, then Frankenstein started to worry. His master had the same look as when he ate his ramen.
"How is it," Seira asked.
"So good miss Seira. Better than the place across from the school right guys?" Tao realizing what he just said hung his head. Then he jumped as Takeo kicked him.(under the table)
But before she could say anything Raizel said, "it is really good. I like this especially. (pointing at the French fries) They taste really good when you dip them in this.( pointing at blob of ketchup on his plate)"
The look on Frankenstein face made everyone start to laugh.
It dawned on Muzaka what roll Raizel played in this family. He was the Mother. The protective mother, he even protected them from Frankenstein and themselves. He loved them unconditionally. No matter where they came from or what the were. He wrapped them in love and understanding. Muzaka would never say that out loud though.
M-21 started picking up the dishes when Regis said , " I'll get them tonight why don't you take a break."
"I'm fine. This is nothing, right Boss?" M-21 said as he looked at Frankenstein.
"You should be, but if you get a head ache or feel dizzy sit down and have someone get. I'll be in the lab with Muzaka."
Frankenstein was done with the scans of Muzaka and Garda.
He gave her a bottle of pills ant old her it was enough for two months. Garda thanked him and left. Leaving the crazy human and crazy werewolf Lord alone.
"You seem to be doing well. I'm worried about what will happen if you have an episode know that you know you have a child."
Muzaka was going to answer but Frankenstein continued. " I know you would not hurt M-21 but what if someone got in the way of you getting to him. What if you try to take him and master tries to stop you."
Frankenstein handed two bottles of pills to Muzaka.
"The first is the same pills you always hade. The second take one every morning it's times released it will keep your rage suppressed."
Frankenstein turned back to his table to look at his notes when Muzaka spoke.
"Thank you. I just feel like I need to tell you this. I don't hate you. I've just always been jealous of you. At first it was that Raizel wanted to keep this bat shit crazy human by his side. Of all the beings who wanted that spot, he picked you. Now I'm jealous that you got him to leave his window. He now wants to live, to be apart of this family. He doesn't want to be alone any more. Also you have a relationship with my son. A child I didn't even know I hade."
Frankenstein smiled. "I've always been jealous of you too. Master seemed so happy after your visits. You even got him to leave the house with you A few times. Then wen he disappeared I thought you two ran off together. But I didn't care I was going to find my master. Then when we first meet M-21 I was going to kill him but master stopped me. After master awakened him. I wanted to leave him behind. I knew the boy would be trouble. Master wouldn't hear of it. I knew it was because the boy reminded him of you. The eyes and hair, Even the fact he was part wolf. I'm ashamed of that, now that I care deeply for the boy."
"Trouble," Muzaka laughed.
"Oh yes you'll see. We have had to save that boy on numerous occasions. It might be good to have a few more people looking out for him."
Frankenstein chuckled then him and Muzaka shook hands. Burying the Hatchet that's been between them for so long.
The boys were finished cleaning up. M-21 seen Raizel sitting on the couch drinking his tea. Raizel knowing M-21 was there patted the couch next to him. Sitting down M-21 tried to collect his thoughts before he spoke. As usually Rai spoke first. "it's ok to be confused. If it helps I trust Muzaka. He is back to he's old self. I also you are concerned about his relationship with Crombel. I think he's done with that man." Before M-21 could say anything he's grabbed and pulled in to a hug.
M-21 was not prepared for that and his face turned red. Rai was stroking M-21 hair. Sighing Raizel continued, "Frankenstein is not the only one who has parental feelings. To me you are one of my children."
M-21 was shocked Raizel never said anything like that before. The young werewolf knew that the Noblesse thought of him as family. This brought tears to his eyes. M-21 squeezed harder. "I don't want to loses what I have here. I love my family." Sobbed M-21.
"you will never loses us. I'm proud of you. You and all my children. Now Seira is waiting for you." Raizel chuckled.
M-21 Squeezed Raizel one more time, thanked him and left.
Raizel thought he needed to stay. Maybe he should use the Cursed blood stone. Raizel grabbed his chest. He felt sick, how could he even justify using such an evil item. Is this what desperation feels like. For the first time he hoped that Frankenstein would find away to help him.
It was late when Muzaka and Frankenstein came up from the lab the house was quite. Raizel was still reading on the couch.
"Where is everyone?" asked Frankenstein.
"Tao is in the computer room, Takeo is cleaning his guns, Regis is studying. Seira is with Garda. How did she put it, doing girl stuff. Karias is on patrol and M-21 is sleeping he said he was tired." Raizel answered.
Muzaka chuckled, "girl stuff."
Frankenstein brought his master and Muzaka some tea.
"You too seem better. More relaxed, did you finale find away to get along?" Raizel smiled.
" I wouldn't say that Master. Let's just say we understand each other now."
Raizel smiled.
The next morning after breakfast Muzaka and M-21 were standing on the balcony. "I know you don't trust me. I just hope you give this little unstable wolf a chance." Muzaka chuckled.
M-21 looked at him and snorted, "a little unstable, man your bat shit crazy. It's ok though so Boss. I'm use to it."
They both chuckled. M-21 continued, " I don't trust you, but Sir (Raizel) does, and I trust Sir so. I guess it won't hurt. What I'm mostly worried about is Crombel. He was helping you and that scares me."
"I don't know what his intentions were. If I see him now I would kill him. I have no intention of playing what ever game he had in mind." Muzaka put his hand on the boys shoulder, "Believe me."
M-21 nodded, "now what I don't have to call you Dad do I?"
Muzaka chuckled, "call me what you want. I hope you let me train with you. Get to know you better."
"That's fine old man, but don't come whining to me when I kick your ass." M-21 smirked.
Muzaka eyes light up. "Old man, well I have no doubt you could kick my ass some day. Not today or any time soon."
" Nah, won't happen I'm not a full wolf."
Muzaka looked at M-21 face. The boy tried to show no emotion but he could see in his eyes the sadness. The next thing M-21 said was a bit of a shock. "I'm week a human and a week werewolf."
"Don't say that. You have the best quality's of both the love and compassion of a human and the desire to protect the weak as a werewolf." Muzaka looked him straight in the eye and added, "if you don't mind I like to tell every one How proud I am to have you for a son."
With a sad smile M-21 nodded. Then out of no were he said, " fishing, I want to go."
"What!?" Muzaka said wondering were that came from.
As M-21 was explaining his dream. Muzaka could felt like he was punched in the stomach.
"There was a name she called me what was it…it started with an M."
"Muzuke," Muzaka blurted out.
"How did you know?" M-21 looked shocked.
The could hear Raizel chuckling. Then the raven haired Noblesse said, " it was not a dream but a mental link. A link you two share. Ashleen just called to you both. Smart girl."
True werewolf share a bond between themselves and their children. Kind of like the link between Regis and Seira.
"I like Muzuke I think it's a good name." Raizel said patting M-21 on the shoulder.
"You can call me that if you want to." M-21 said blushing
"We'll go fishing and this one can go with us."(pointing at Raizel) Muzaka smiled.
"I would like that very much." Raizel smiled.
Muzaka then pulled M-21 into a quick hug. Waved and jumped from the balcony.
Raizel and M-21 turned around to go back in when they were greeted by Frankenstein.
"I like that name too. And we can still call you M for a nickname. Lest go tell the rest your new name." Frankenstein chuckled.
As they went in M-21 thought of how his life changed in such a short time. New name, getting his memory back. He was saddened by not getting his comrades names. But he will make sure their never forgotten. Nor the other half breed children he will remember them every day. He couldn't wait to see what tomorrow brings.