Noblesse Fanfic Part 16

Frankenstein: Kate, you seem to have an aptitude for dealing with that dark power. Why is that?
Kate: Hmm. I don't know.
Frankenstein: I was thinking about giving you even more. I'm kind of curious about what your limits are.
Kate: Is it safe for you?
Frankenstein: I can't guarantee it will be safe for you-
Kate: No. Is it safe for *you*?
Frankenstein: Me?
[Kate nods]
Kate: You said you could separate out the recent souls but if you give me more power you'll be messing with the older souls, right?
Frankenstein: It's true. It might not be the best idea.
Kate: If it's safe for you then I'll do it, but I don't want to put you at risk.
Frankenstein: Why is that your concern? Not if it's safe for you? Or if it's too much for you to handle?
Kate: You're my brother.
Frankenstein: !
Kate: Naturally you matter more to me than some power.
Kate [sighs]: Plus sometimes I get a little worried about you. You're just like Raizel. You try to bite off more than you can chew because you want to protect him and all of us. Not that I don't understand how you feel, but I worry that you'll try to take on something that's beyond you.
Kate: Just like with this power. Maybe you can do it but what if it messes with you during battle? Or what if you don't have the power you need because you gave it to me? I'm pretty good but I'm nowhere near your level when it comes to battle.
Frankenstein: When you asked if you could be my sister… I had no idea you felt this way.
Kate [gives a wry smile]: It's because I'm a monster. I'm not good at showing my emotions. Maybe that part of me is broken or maybe it never existed in the first place. Whatever the reason, I've always been like that. I don't think the way other people think. And I don't feel the way other people feel.
Kate: Maybe that's why I get along with you so well. Because even though I'm human, I suck at being human.
[Frankenstein laughs]
Frankenstein: Yeah. That makes sense.
Kate: I don't mind being a monster though. I actually kind of like it. And… I was glad when you said I could be your sister.
Kate: Maybe that's the biggest difference between the me in the past and the me now. Now I have something to fight for.
Kate: The me in the past didn't really care about anything, even whether I lived or died. Living was pain, but what difference did it make? It's not like if I died there was anyone to miss me. I think part of what kept me going was curiosity. Just to see how much I could take. That and the chocolate.
Kate: When I met you I knew you were strong. I didn't know why you were there but I could tell you weren't mind controlled like Aris and Yuri thought you were. But it's not like I actually cared what happened to them. In fact if you killed them I could get away. So I didn't say anything.
Frankenstein: I remember that. I wasn't sure if you were fooled or not…
Kate: I knew, or at least suspected that was the case. Of course there was a chance you would end up killing me too, but I didn't really care. So I quietly gathered all her data. And just like I thought would happen, you defeated them. So I gave you the data and asked if you were willing to let me go with you. Even if you said no at least I was away from them.
Kate: Although you didn't just take me in. Somehow you fixed my messed up body, and gave me a home. It might not have been your intention but that's how it turned out.
Frankenstein: You know your actions make a lot more sense now.
Kate: Do you regret it? I know Rai wasn't too happy you went there. And I'm still not sure why you were there in the first place.
Frankenstein: ...
Frankenstein: No. Although ending up with a little sister was quite unexpected, I don't regret it.
Frankenstein: I originally went there because I thought I could spy on them and find out who our enemies are.
Frankenstein: I admit I was never quite sure what to make of you. Especially after seeing your body. It was completely wrecked but you didn't show any signs of it being that bad. Or that time you threatened Raizel and then stabbed yourself. Who threatens someone by stabbing themselves!?
[Kate chuckles]
Kate: I thought it would be more effective.
Frankenstein: It was certainly original. I wasn't sure whether I should be angry with you or concerned.
Frankenstein: It seems like I never know what's going through your head, but somehow you know what's in mine.
Kate: It's probably because you have more facial expressions.
Kate: But even so, I think we're on the same page most of the time. Probably because we both want the same things.
Frankenstein: Like?
Kate: We both want everyone to be able to live here happily. We both want Rai to be safe. And we're both determined to destroy anything that gets in the way of that.
Frankenstein: True.
Kate: It's just like I told Rai. You're not alone anymore. Now there's two of us.
Frankenstein: …
Frankenstein: You're really that determined?
Kate: Of course. I meant what I said.
Frankenstein: …
Frankenstein: Then I guess I can't give you more power.
Kate: ?
Frankenstein: You're right. I didn't consider the effect it would have on myself.
Kate: It's alright. I'll just find a way to work harder. We all need to be at the level of our enemies or this is pointless.
Kate: And I'm glad you're not putting yourself at risk for me. That's what made me flip out on Rai. I happen to hate people sacrificing themselves for me.
Frankenstein: Huh. Does this mean you're trying to protect me too?
Kate: Yes. I said I wanted *everyone* to live here happily. You're part of everyone.
Frankenstein: That's weird…
Kate: ?
Frankenstein: I don't think anyone has ever tried to protect me. Maybe master, but I think it was more like he didn't want trouble…
Kate: I'm sure you matter to him more than anyone. You've been with him longest.
Kate: I'm not an idiot. I know I can't protect everyone the way you two can. That's why I keep pushing myself so hard. It might seem like I'm being reckless, but I'm just very determined.
Frankenstein: You know you seem to notice things other people don't notice. You noticed I wasn't mind controlled, you noticed M-24 was an enemy, you even deduced that M-21 could be the target and responded accordingly. You even notice when I'm being reckless though I didn't realize it…
Kate [shrugs]: It's probably because I'm a monster. I told you I don't think the way other people think.
Frankenstein: Kate you're not a monster…
Kate [sighs]: See this is what I mean. You act as though being a monster is a bad thing, but I like that about myself. I *like* being a monster!
Frankenstein: ?
Kate: Maybe that's not normal but that's how I am. I want to be a monster that's powerful enough to protect the people I care about. I don't care if I'm human or not. Even if I wasn't human, so what? If I was a vampire or Werewolf, so what? I don't care about race.
Frankenstein: So then what are you?
Kate: I want to be a monster named Kate.
Kate: Haven't you ever felt like that? Like if you could protect Rai by being a bigger monster then it was better to be a monster?
Frankenstein: !
Frankenstein [smiles]: Yes, you're right. I suppose there are many kinds of monsters…
Kate [smiles]: Exactly.