Chapter 21

Frankenstein aimed his other hand at Valerie and shot a bolt of lightning at her. But Franklin stood in the way and took the bolt and tried manipulating. He then forced it out of his body as he shot it at Frankenstein. But it was too much for him as he missed Frankenstein.

"Would've been great if you hit him." Said Marcus.

"You wanna try reversing lightning? Be my guest." Said Franklin.

"Focus! Marcus, take Valerie to the others. We'll take care of him." Said Isaac.

"You sure?" Marcus asked.

"Yes." Said Isaac.

"Alright. You guys be careful." Said Marcus.

"Marcus, make sure nothing happens to her." Said Franklin.

"Don't worry, man. I'll protect her." Said Marcus as he grabbed her and quickly left.

"That's so sweet. Always concerned about her, Franklin." Said Dr. Frankenstein.

"Franklin, does the thing you installed work?" Isaac asked.

"Yeah, but I didn't have time to test its accuracy at sending packages." Said Franklin.

"Then let's test it out." Said Isaac.

Isaac quickly pressed buttons on his wrist device as Frankenstein took this moment to attack. He tried bolting at Isaac, but Franklin got in his way and blocked him. Back with the others, Berta received a message from Isaac. But the giant started to awaken as the others were helping the knights or securing the area. The giant pushed Berta off of it as everyone stood ready, until Iris connected her sickle's handles together and made her bow. She quickly drew an arrow far back and fired it into the giant's forehead. It pierced through its head as the arrowhead was sticking out of the back of its head.

"Damn, nice shot, Iris." Said Garry with a thumbs up as she did the same.

Suddenly, a hatch opened from Berta, startling Garry. A missile like package flew off quickly to Franklin and Isaac's location. We see Frankenstein punching Franklin multiple times as he was overpowering him, until he hit him on last time. Franklin landed against a tree, until a smoke bomb exploded and clouded the area quick. Frankenstein scoffed as he tapped his temples as his sight changed to infrared. He quickly found Isaac as he threw something at him. Frankenstein caught what Isaac threw at him.

"Seriously? You though a rock could hurt me?" Frankenstein responded.

"It's not a rock." Said Isaac.

Frankenstein's vision changed back to normal as Isaac had thrown him a sticky bomb. It exploded in Frankenstein's hand. The dust cleared as his right arm was destroyed and his glasses were gone.

"Clever." Said Dr. Frankenstein, slightly frustrated.

"Thanks. But now's not the time to be flattering me. Franklin, you powered up?" Isaac asked.

"Hell yeah!" Franklin yelled.

We then see Franklin surge with more lightning as he had changed into his monster form. His stitches showed, was paler, he had hexagon bolts on his knuckles and black pad like armor on his shoulders, knees and elbows. Suddenly, the package arrive next to Isaac as it opened. Isaac pulled out his sword with his right hand placed on his shoulder.

"Oh, and we were holding back." Said Isaac.

Franklin then charges into Frankenstein as they both clash, grasping each other's hand and pushing each other back.

"Valerie did this to you? I'm actually impressed. But I've had more time to improve my body." Said Dr. Frankenstein.

He then started to overpower Franklin as he started to struggle, until Isaac jumped over them both. He swung his sword in midair, hitting Frankenstein in the back. But it didn't cut as it only blunted him, while Franklin took this moment to turn around and hurl Frankenstein over his shoulder. He slammed him hard on the ground. Franklin then swung his fist down on Frankenstein, but he rolled out of the way. Isaac ran up to him, ready to swing. But Frankenstein aimed his hand at him and shot another bolt of lightning. Isaac smirked as he quickly shielded himself with his sword as it repelled the lightning around him. Frankenstein was shocked, until Isaac swung his sword. Frankenstein noticed that his sword repelling the lightning away as he caught Isaac's sword with his bare hand. But Franklin jumped in and rammed his fist into his face. Isaac swung his sword, hitting him on the shoulder. Frankenstein pushed the sword away as Franklin uppercutted him on the chin. Isaac then held his sword far back as Franklin jumped a little and swung down hard on Frankenstein's face, stunning him. He stumbled back, until Isaac swung his sword with all his strength, hitting Frankenstein dead on the stomach. He gritted his teeth and he push more, knocking Frankenstein far back. He hitting multiple trees and crashed into one tree as he fell on his feet and then onto one knee.

"Why you—!" Said Dr. Frankenstein, until Franklin's fist was right in front of his face.

It was surging with lightning as Franklin's eyes were white with rage. He smashed his fist into his face as it broke through the tree and knocking him through it. Frankenstein rolled off, but he suddenly forced himself to recovered back on his feet. His hair was covering his face as his jaw was dislocated. He popped it back in place as he groaned, while looking at Franklin with intrigue and furious eyes.

"Is that the extent of your abilities?" Dr. Frankenstein asked.

Franklin and Isaac were shocked as he took a step forward, while his lightning started bursting out violently. Frankenstein started to chuckle manically, until the black tattoo on his neck started to glow with dark magic.

"Frankenstein, they're sending more reinforcements. Great knights are with them." Said Rick through telepathic magic.

Frankenstein then powered down, confusing Franklin and Isaac as he collected himself.

"I guess I can't show you the rest of my arsenal. Shame. I really was starting to have fun. See you soon." Said Dr. Frankenstein he pulled out and lit another cigarette.

He blew out smoke, while Franklin quickly reacted and bolted towards him. Frankenstein was magically teleported away as Franklin stopped.

"That's like the second time I've seen that and it's starting to annoy me." Said Isaac.

"At least he's gone." Said Franklin.

Suddenly, Isaac stumbled as Franklin caught him, helping him stand up.

"Hey, are you okay?" Franklin asked.

"I was shocked twice and was giving it everything I had. I think I pushed myself a bit too much." Said Isaac.

"I got you, I. And that sword…I've never seen you wield on before. And it was shielding you from his lightning." Said Franklin.

"Her? This is my mother's first sword before she used Excalibur. She called her Rely." Said Isaac.

"Why?" Franklin asked.

"Because she was always reliable. She has the ability to make an invisible barrier. As well as absorb magic attack and send them back." Said Isaac.

"Whoa, she is reliable." Said Franklin.

"Yep. Let's head back." Said Isaac.

"You want me to carry you?" Franklin asked as there was long second of silence.

"Please." Isaac replied.

It was moments later as the reinforcements arrive and a clean-up crew. Violet was tied up, blindfolded and had her nose plugged. There was blood in certain areas as Marcus was watching after her.

"Are they done, yet?" Violet asked.

"No." Marcus replied.

"And don't get any ideas, Marcus. A beautiful girl, tied up, blindfolded. All vulnerable~." Said Violet.

"Yeah, all I need is a sock to stuff our mouth. Then it'll be perfectly silent." Said Marcus.

Scarlet was healing the injured knights. Garry and Iris were assisting Valerie as she was taking a look at Frankenstein's monsters, while Lisa and Jennifer were looking at everything. Jennifer was angry, while Lisa looked sad as she tried to look strong.

"I can't believe were underprepared! Damn it!" Jennifer yelled.

"Calm down, Jennifer." Said Lisa.

"How can I!? (Sighs) I'm sorry, ma'am. I hate it when whenever we fail and lose lives." Said Jennifer, clenching her hands.

"I understand how you feel. But I'm the one responsible for everyone's lives. This is on me for allow them get the upper hand on us so easily." Said Lisa.

"Please don't feel discourage. Frankenstein specifically made these monsters with the intent to kill whatever is in their path. Impermeable skin, modified muscles, metallic bones that resemble exoskeletons and improved cardiovascular and respiratory organs." Said Valerie as she used glasses that had x-ray vision.

"Nice frames." Said Garry.

"Thank you." Said Valerie.

"Are you alright?" Iris asked.

"Don't worry about me. I'm fine. There was a close call but…" Said Valerie as she noticed Franklin with smile.

"Guys, a little help!" Franklin shouted.

They all turned to see Franklin helping Isaac walk as Garry and Iris ran over to help.

"Jeez, what happened?" Garry asked.

"I know how a bug feels when he flies into a bug zapper. But twice." Said Isaac.

"Huh?" Garry responded.

"He got shocked twice." Franklin responded.

"Here." Said Iris as she held her healing potion to Isaac's mouth.

"Ugh, not grape again." Said Isaac as he then drank from it.

We then see Valerie looking at Franklin as she quickly tried fixing herself, but her ferret popped out of her shirt and messed her hair.

"Wolt, stop it!" Said Valerie.

"Val?" Said Franklin as he approached her, while the others were walking behind him.

"Franklin, uh, hello." Said Valerie as she collected herself.

But Franklin then hugged her and held her up as she was surprised, but she hugged him back. He then let her down as they both chuckled.

"You've grown…a lot. I'm guessing you work out." Said Valerie as she blushed.

"Uh, yeah. My job kind of demands it." Said Franklin, bashful.

"Look at him. It warms my heart to see my boy like this." Garry whispered to Iris.

"Mm-hm." Iris nodded.

"Thank you all. And I'm sorry for being such a burden." Said Valerie.

"No reason to thank us. We're glad to help. Franklin, Marcus, Violet. Take her back to the academy and get the job done." Said Isaac.

"Yes, sir. C'mon, Violet." Said Marcus.

"Okay." Violet replied as Marcus helped her.

"Why is she tied up?" Isaac asked.

"The blood." Iris replied.

"Ah." Isaac responded.

"Come on, Val." Said Franklin as he held his hand out to her.

She grabbed his hand as they got in Berta as Isaac sat down, while Jennifer and Lisa approached him. Isaac's nose started to bleed, but he quickly wiped it away.

"How strong was he? Was he like Richard?" Lisa asked.

"Yes and no. Richard was powerful. But Frankenstein was strong because of what he could do with his modifications. Lady Lisa, tell the knights that they're going to have to send their best. Me and Franklin were lucky that we came out of that alive." Said Isaac