Master

Frons:

"Uggh." Gora groaned as she rolled her head to the side. She was busy resting on my knees now. Canis and I had decided to come to find our Master after she went flying into the forest. We made it just in time to watch Gora accept the tigre as her Guardian. If I hadn't seen it for myself, I don't think I would have believed it. The wounded beast was unconscious a few feet away from us, and I still was in disbelief.

( This woman is horrifying!) I thought as I stroked Gora's hair. She was simply too impressive. I figured if I enlisted myself in her service, she could take my sister and me away from the forest. We would be safe the further away from Log and the tribe we got. But not only did Gora crush Log, but she also killed his right-hand man. No one in the monkey tribe could threaten my sister or me now. Gora exceeded my expectations, but she also put more fear in my heart than the entire monkey tribe put together. I could still remember the blood lust she displayed only a moment earlier.

"MmmHmm." Gora moaned as she slept. There was no telling when she would wake, the girl's wounds were severe, but something told me she'd be okay with rest. That's mainly because the bleeding was starting to stop on its own. I still tried my best to channel my Ki into her, but I wasn't as skilled with my Ki as my mother. My mother would use the same method when my sister or I got hurt. (Mother, rest easy your daughters are safe now.) I thought as I looked up into the blue sky. The sun was low in the air, but there was still more daylight to be had. I then looked down at the sleeping Gora. Even if we are safe now, I still owed Gora my life, not only mine but my sisters as well. I also had strange feelings for the girl, even if she had scared the death out of me. I still wanted to be around her, to be of use to her.

"Arff! Arf." Canis said, shaking me from my thoughts. He was worried about the princess. Well, he wasn't speaking words. It was more like I could feel the emotion coming from his barks. It was full of worry for our Master. I told the annoying hound that she was fine, which seemed to calm the dog. He still paced around us, seemingly deep in thought. I couldn't tell what the hound was mulling over in that tiny brain of his, no doubt something foolish. I was busy inspecting Gora's body for wounds when the bush started to shake.

Canis and I both turned to see who would dare enter this part of the forest. The dog put himself in between me and the bushes. It looks as if the dog planned to protect Gora and me. It showed me that he still planned to protect us. Although I dislike the mutt, I had to admit I was glad to have him around. I wasn't too confident in protecting Master in her wounded state. Luckily I didn't have to try because the only thing that came at us was my bratty sister. She raced past the stunned Canis and stoped in front of me. She looked down at Gora for a long moment before asking me if she would be okay.

"Do not worry. Gora will be fine." She just needs rest. I said as I used my free hand to pet my sisters head. She quickly swatted my hand away and scurried next to Gora. My sister would never admit it, but she too cared for Gora.

"Easy Little Leafy, she's pretty banged up," I said to my sister, who didn't even look at me as I spoke. But she did take more care when cuddling the bloody Gora. I debated if I should tell her to stop, but I decided not to fight her. I also notice my sister trying to channel her Ki into Master. She failed at her attempt, but a few specks of Ki did get through. (Should I tell her she's wasting her time. No, I'll let her go a little longer.) I thought as I continued channelling my own Ki into Gora. That's when Canis walked up to us and started to lick Gora on her face, then he began to walk away.

"Don't come back unless your ready to be her Guardian!" I exclaimed. My words were full of anger. I didn't want this hound to keep coming and going as he pleased. Canis turned to stare me in the eyes arrogantly but said nothing as he continued walking away. (The next time you show yourself, you better be ready to bend the knee! Or I was going to break them. ) I thought as I watched the dog walk away. When he was gone, I turned my attention back to Gora. She was still sleeping soundly on my knees. I decided not to disturb her rest and let her stay on my lap.

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"Ugh." Gora's groaning woke me up from my sleep. I couldn't remember when I had fallen asleep. My back was so sore, but I fought the urge to move. I didn't want to wake Gora.

"Hello there. Cough! Gora said as she stared at me. I gasped in shock at her words. I hadn't expected her to wake up. She was now staring me in my eyes. The moonlight bounced off her yellow eyes. Making them shine a little, I could feel myself getting lost in them. ( What is this strange feeling.) I thought as I averted my gaze from hers. Partly because I was confused about my emotions and because I was a little ticked off at my new Master. I poked my lip out as I crossed one pair of arms. I wanted Gora to see I was upset. Out of the corner of my eyes, I could see the confusion on my Master's face.

"Did I scare you? Gora said in a soft raspy voice. I could tell that the act of speaking was hard on her because of her injuries. So, I decided to come right out and say it.

"You picked this cat to be your Guardian before me," I complained. It was silent for a moment as the wind blew her hair out of her face. Although bruised and smeared with dried blood, Gora's face was still pleasant to gaze at.

"The path I walk will not be easy. Cough cough. I can see that now." Gora said as she looked at the Tigre lying next to us. Then back to me, I could also see her caress my sleeping sister laying by her.

"I need all the help I can get. That's where the tiger comes in. I could care less if it dies, but I can't lose you guys." My Master said, pointing at the unconscious cat. I could tell it was still alive thanks to the rise and fall of its chest. I couldn't argue with her. With the tigre on her side, there will be fewer beasts giving us trouble. I knew Gora wanted to climb the Silent Mountain. All the stories about the mountain were about how hard it was for even a beast to climb. The Tigre will come in handy for the journey ahead. Even though I understood her the why, I was still mad at her.

"I didn't want to put the people I care about in danger, but you've been so persistent. Cough Cough! Gora said, coughing up a little blood in the process. I wanted to tell her to stop talking and rest, but I couldn't; I needed her to finish. She was so close to

"Frons, will you be my Guardian from this day until my last?" Gora said. I almost jump with joy after hearing Gora's words. But I held it back as I shook my head. After agreeing, a black aura surrounded me, and I felt strange energy enter my core. The energy circled around my soul cor a few times before stopping in one place. (It's a piece of her soul that is connected to my own.) I thought as I focused on the tiny bit of energy resting within me. I noticed my sister move ever so slightly but still kept her eyes closed. She was no doubt eavesdropping on our conversation.

"Thank you,... Master!" I said in the devil language. This shocked Gora and me. I had planned to talk to her telepathically like I always do. I was never taught the devil's languages. In fact, I now knew the language Gora was teaching me was Troll. I didn't know how all these facts came to me, but they did. All I had to do was ask the right question, and the information would come to me.

"You speak the devil's tongue now?" My Master asked in confusion. I nodded to her. I then proceeded to thank her in all eight languages she knew. Something told me the only reason I knew these languages was because I was now Gora's Guardian. I explained this to my Master as well. She mumbled about how she needed to learn more about mythical beasts before asking about Canis's whereabouts.

"The mutt has left again, but he was very worried about you... I'm sure he'll be back. I said as I looked in the direction the hound marched off in. Although he left so long ago, I was sure he hadn't gone far. ( That bone head will most definitely be back. Hopefully, I won't have to kill him.) I thought as I looked at Gora. Her face was knotted in worry.

"I hope I didn't scare him away. Gora said. This got a good laugh from me. ( I have no doubt the mutt was peeing himself when Gora released her blood lust.) I thought as I remembered the shocked look on Canis face. I probably looked no better but seeing Canis tuck his tail in fear brought a smile to my face.

"I'm sure hell be back. He's mostly staying away because it's... You know your time. Most male beasts tend to avoid us, females, around this... particular time. At least that's what mother told me." I said with a giggle, only to see Gora's dazed look. She asked what I meant by my statement. This caused me to become confused. ( By the Goddess, she doesn't know?) I thought as I looked at my confused Master. I mean, she was just a child only a few months ago. But her mother should have explained it to her. I couldn't believe she didn't know. The only way I knew was because of the scent she gave off.

"Well, you have got your first blood... You know?" I tried to explain as best I could. I struggled to remember the thing my mother had told me when I got my blood for the first time. But I was at a loss for words. Luckily, Gora seemed to catch my meaning, and she quickly turned away then covered her face with her one good arm. My Master looked embarrassed, but I quickly reassured her that it was normal. My words calmed her down a little. However, I could still feel her embarrassment. I felt sorry for Gora. A girl really needs her mother at a time like this. We stayed there for a moment while I hugged her tightly. We didn't speak, only held each other.

"Master, do not be afraid to come to me if you have questions about your body. You don't have to be ashamed." I said, grinning from ear to ear. I was happy to be of use to my Master. We laid there for, and before long, Gora was back asleep. I stayed up for a bit longer, ensuring she was fully asleep before moving her head off my lap. I then cuddled up to her and my sister. I drifted off into some of the best sleep I've had in a long while. It was the first time I wasn't scared to sleep in months. Thanks to my new Master, I was finally safe.

Silent mountain: The mountain Gora's mother was raised on. The mountain is said to be so dangerous that not even the forest beast dare travel up it. The beast up there can reach layer eight. At least, that's the story told by the monkey tribe. They call it the "silent mountain" because many alphas are most likely roaming the hills yet the massive mountain is eerily quiet at all times.

Frons: Is a layer five Demon beast known as A spider monkey. She has short brown hair, green eyes, pale skin and four arms.

Canis: Is a layer four one-eyed beast known as a Jackal. Jackals are a special canine race said to be the decedents of a Hell hound. A hell hound is a God-level beast that served the Goddess of Chaos herself. For a Jackal, there is no better honor than serving their master.

Leafy: Is a layer four spider monkey-like her sister Frons. Since she has yet to evolve, Leafy only has two arms instead of four.