Self
Chapter 6
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Chapter 6
I had
managed to escape and find my brother, it hadn’t taken me long to get out of
the house but it had taken me a couple hours to find my brother.
minute that I was roaming the streets.
Nicholas welcomed me with open arms when I showed up at his door.
“Eva,
what happened, what are you doing here?” He askeshershering me inside.
his voice had taken on their accent.
“It’s a
long story.” I said softly, “I need some place to hide, I can’t go back out
there, I just can’t do it.”
“Sit down
and tell me what happened, I’ll get you some tea.” He said, motioning to an
armchair. It wasn’t long before he
walked back in with a tray. Two cups
and a pot sat in the center. He sat it
down and poured me a cup before handing it to me, “Now tell me what happened.”
I took a
deep breath, “Alright,” I said, taking a sip of my tea, “I was taken by a
vampire and made into his pet. A pet is
like a slave except of a slightly higher standing.” I said quickly, not giving
him time to cut in, “The reason I’m in England is because I pissed my master
off and he sent me here to be trained.
I managed to escape and found you.
That’s a very cut down version of what happened but it works.” I said,
taking another drink.
an>“an>“Will
they come after you?” He asked, looking upstairs. I knew that his wife and son had to be up there sleeping.
I bowed
my head, “Most likely.” I said softly, “I don’t want anything to happen to you
or them, maybe I should just leave.”
He shook
his head, “No, you will do no such thing.
If anything happens and they come I will protect you.
to hurt you or take you away from your family.”
“I don’t
want your wife and my nephew to be hurt, to be caught up in all this.” I
paused, “I’m sorry I came. I’ll just
leave.” I said, sitting my, now empty, cup down on the tray.
He got up
quickly, “No Eva, I can’t let you go.” I stopped on my way to the door and just
stood there. Gently he put his hand on
my shoulder, “Eva, please. Let me help
you for once, you always did things on your own, I want to help you.”
I bowed
my head and was about to speak when the door was flung open.
pockets. His head was bowed, “Well pet,
you have crossed me and I will not stand for it.” He said softly, “You may not
physically bare my mark but the brace on your arm suffices to say that you are
mine.” He said as he took a step inside.
I took
another step back and Nicholas got in front of me, “Leave my sister alone.”
Xavier
chuckled softly, “Foolish boy, you don’t even know who you’re dealing with.”
“It
doesn’t matter, she’s my sister and I’ll do anything for her.
He
laughed, “You’ve got spunk. Perhaps I
should take you with us.”
I shook
my head, “Leave him alone.” I spat, “Don’t you dare touch him.”
Xavier
raised an eyebrow, “I shall do as I please pet and you shall not defy me.
me.” He said, raising his head, “Do you understand me pet?” He asked, pulling
his hands out of his pockets. I
narrowed my eyes and remained silent, “Answer me pet.” He growled, grabbing my
brother’s arm and pulling him to the side.
Grasping my chin tightly he lowered his face close to mine, “Answer me.”
He demanded, his voice quiet, calm.
“I hate
you.” I spat, “I hate all of you.”
He
laughed and grasped the back of my neck before kissing me, his mouth hungry to
taste me. There was a sharp sting as
his teeth nicked into my lip. My
brother grabbed his head and pulled back hard, jerking Xavier’s lips from mine.
hard. My brother hit the ground,
gasping for breath.
“Try
anything like that again slave and you will suffer.” He spat, looking down
my
my brother. I fought against him, “As
for you pet, I believe I know what your punishment shall be.” He said with a
smile, “I believe that I shall enjoy it very much.”
“What are
you going to do?” I asked softly.
“Take you
then whip you.” He said, lowering his mouth to mine.
Gently he
took my lower lip into his mouth and lapped the blood from it, “You’re going to
rape me?” I asked softly when he pulled away.
He smiled,
“Call it what you will.” He whispered, brushing his lips down my jaw.
throat, “There is nothing you can do so you might as well enjoy it.”
Out of
the corner of my eye I saw my brother slowly work his way to his feet, “Don’t
you dare lay a finger on my sister.” He said, wiping blood away from the corner
of his mouth.
“Would
you rather I took you instead?” He asked, looking down at my brother.
“Nick,
don’t.” I said softly, “Get out of here while you still can, please.” I begged.
“Silence
pet.” Xavier hissed, “Do not speak.” He said, pulling out a needle, “You need
to sleep now.” He said soothingly, “When you awaken, part of your punishment
will already be completed.” He said before gently putting the needle into my
arm.
Suddenly
the darkness overtook me, blessed release.
When I awoke I was naked, my body ached, and silk sheets surrounded
me. I couldn’t move, couldn’t make my
body do as I wished. Softly I began to
cry, I knew that he had taken me, I knew that he had done to me what no other
man had ever done, and I knew that he had enjoyed it. It was an hour before someone came in, Damien came for me.
“You
shouldn’t have crossed him.” He said, sitting beside me.
and a white washcloth. Gently he began
to wash my face, “He’s going to whip you, force you to watch your brother’s
transformation into a slave, and then he is going to make me your full
guardian. The pain you feel now is
nothing compared to what you will feel.
I’m afraid he intends to use the spiked whip upon you for this.
that we would find you. Hans has been
punished for it, as have I. Soon your
punishment shall be complete. He
allowed me to come see you before he came so that I could prepare you for
what’s going to happen, so that I could tell you. He did take you, I thought you should know.” He said softly, “He
didn’t want you to struggle, otherwise you would have been conscious.
neck, it came away with blood. Finally
he finished, “Come on, get up.” Carefully he helped me to sit up.
Xavier walked in. A black silk robe
hung to the floor, belted loosely at the waist, “I have done as you asked
master. I told her what is to happen,
just as you instructed. I shall be
going now, unless you require me.”
“You may
go until I bind her to you.” He said, not taking his eyes off me.
allowing me to worship in your temple.”
“I didn’t
allow you to do anything, you did what you pleased.” I hissed.
He
smiled, “True, but that doesn’t matter to me.
You should accept my thanks; I do not give it out that often.
with mine, I am thanking you for the pleasure you gave me.”
“I don’t
care.” I said softly, “I hate you.” I whispered.
He sighed
and grabbed my arm, “Come, it is time for your whipping.” He said, pulling me
to my feet. Gently he pressed me
against the wall so that my back was bare, “Place your hands against the wall
and don’t move or I will chain you there.” He whispered, his mouth near my ear,
“Do you understand?”
I nodded,
“Yes, I understand.”
“Good.”
He said, taking a step back.
I heard
the crack of a whip and flinched as he drew it across my back, allowing me to
feel the razor sharp blades. I was
silent as he cracked it once more. I
wouldn’t allow him to frighten me, wouldn’t show my fear.
flow. The initial pain was nothing
compared to the next strike. I screamed
again as it sliced deep into my flesh.
The blood poured from my wounds, down my back. After ten strokes he stopped and after each of those ten strokes
I screamed.
“We are
finished, you may move.” He said coldly.
I dropped my hands from the wall and slumped to the floor, “Don’t worry,
I avoided your brand.” Heckleckled softly, “Come, let’s get you cleaned up and
dressed.” He said, offering me his hand.
I took it and he lead me out. I
was still unclothed but that didn’t seem to matter to him so I didn’t say
anything. My back ached, I could hardly
move, “The pain will pass, ignore it as best you can.” He said as we walked.
I ignored
him and the pain. He ’t m’t matter to
me, nothing did. All I cared about at
this time was my brother, I wanted him home, I wanted him with his wife and
son, “Please leave my brother alone, let him go home.” I said as he pushed open
a simple wooden door.
A large
bath sat in the center of the tiled room, filled with steaming water.
motioning for me to get in. Carefully I
got in, sank into the warmth. Without a
word he began to clean my body, starting with my back, the soft cloth gentle
against my wounds.
Finally
he was finished, “Get out.” He ordered softly, grabbing a fluffy white towel
from a small table. Slowly I got out of
the warm water. The minute I was
completely out he dried me off, not allowing me to do anything for myself.
robe off the counter. He put that on me
as well, still not allowing me to do things for myself, “Let’s go, your punishment
is not complete.” He said calmly.
I took
his arm and he led me away. Taking me
through the halls of his home, at least I had a feeling that this was where he
lived. Neither of us said a word as he
took me towards our destination. I knew
what he intended to do but there had to be a way to get my brother out.
inside, I saw my brother chained to the far wall and Damien standing beside
him, a dagger in one hand and a whip in the other.
He bowed
deeply as we approached, “He is prepared.”
Xavier
smiled, “Very good, then it is time for us to begin. I shall trade you.” He said, holding me out.
Damien
took my arm and gave the dagger over to Xavier. Gently he pulled me to the side, holding me so that I could see
what was about to happen, “Please Xavier, let him go.” I pleaded, “Please.”
“Eva,”
Nick said softly, “don’t.” He paused, “No matter what you say he will do as he
wishes, there isn’t anything you or I can do to stop him.
same.”
“Your
brother speaks with a wisdom beyond his years.
You should listen to his advice.” Xavier said, releasing Nick’s right
arm from above his head, “Your brand comes first.” He said, digging the blade
deep into his upper arm.
Nick
screamed as the blade was drawn downward.
Slowly the mark appeared, blood poured from the wounds, dripping down
his arm, his fingers; only to land on the floor with a soft plop, “Stop.” I
shouted, Damien pulled on my arm, holding me back. As I continued to struggle Damien wrapped his free arm around my
torso, holding me against him, “No.” I cried.
“Do you
think we can reform this girl?” Xavier asked, returning Nick’s arm to above his
head. With a smile he grasped Nick’s
chin, “Well slave?”
“Leave my
sister alone.” He said softly through the pain.
Xavier
half smiled as he began to cut into Nick’s chest, “I shall teach you some
manners boy.” He said, Nick screamed again, “You are a slave, my slave.
me, body, mind, and soul.” He dug the blade in deeper, plunging it into his
flesh.
I
screamed in rage, in futility. Damien
grasped me tightly as I fought against him, kicking and screaming.
couldn’t stand to see him like this, unable to do anything.
stopped, ceasing to mark Nick’s flesh,makemake his cuts.
hung low, limp in his chains, if I didn’t know any better I would say that he
was dead.
“Wake up
slave.” Xavier said, placing the flat of the blade under Nick’s chin, tipping
his head up. A low moan escaped Nick’s
lips, his face contorted into a grimace of pain. Slowly he opened his eyes, “Good boy. Now I shall give you a taste of the whip, just so you know what
to expect.” He said, holding the blade out towards us.
whip, “You have done nothing wrong, this is more for Eva’s punishment then your
benefit. Although it will give you a
taste of punishment.” He said, snaking the whip across the floor.
on Nick’s chest slowly begin to close.
With a crack of the whip he began to give lashings to his body.
brother’s lips as the whip bit into his wounds, “You are doing well slave.
things to take care of.” He said, looking over at me, “Come Damien, let us
leave him to heal.”
I
continued to struggle as Damien followed him out, carrying me easily within his
grasp. We walked in silence, complete
and utter silence. I was held tight;
there was no room for escape, no way to get out of his grasp.
knew that he wouldn’t release me; nothing in heaven or hell would make him
ignore his duty. He would do what he
was told without question and without fail.
Finally we reached our destination, a small room with chains upon the
wall. Damien chained me to the wall,
easily holding me as I struggled. Without
a word, Damien sank his teeth into my throat.
I screamed as he began to drink.
Suddenly there was a wound placed to my lips, hot blood poured into me.
Xavier feeding from him, and his blood pouring into me.
Finally
we were released and Xavier spoke, “The slave, Damien, is now bound to the pet,
Eva.” He said softly, “The circle is complete.
The pet now has her guardian and the guardian his pet.
served soon, I expect her dressed and ready for me. There is a meeting tonight and I wish for her to look the part, I
trust that you will be appropriately clothed.”
“Of
course master, I shall see to it that we are prepared.
you sending him to the slave master?”
“He shall
be sent to the slave master. He cannot
lose his position though so any challenge lost shall be null and void.
to him as well. Don’t worry about the
slave, as long as he behaves himself he will be fine.”
“Of
course master. Thank you.” Damien said
with a bow, “I shall see to it.” As Xavier left, Damien removed my chains,
“Come pet, shall we bathe?” He smiled at me sweetly as I slumped to the ground.
master, we must be ready for him and the meeting.” He said, carrying me through
the room. Removing the robe he placed
me in the same large bath I had been in previously, the water had been changed
and was crystal clear. Once I was deep
in the steaming water he stripped and followed suit. I scrambled away from him.
He half smiled and chuckled softly, “I am your guardian.” He said
simply, “You have nothing to fear from me.”
I
blushed, “I’m not afraid of you, I’ve just never…” I trailed off, turning away
from him so that my back was to him.
He
laughed and began to gently clean my wounds, “I understand Eva but you need to
get used to it. I am here to take care
of you and I shall do so. It is my
duty.”
I scowled,
“So I’m just a job, an unwanted task?” I asked softly.
“No, you
are not unwanted. I agreed to do this,
it was asked of me. I could have
refused but I didn’t. This is something
that I desired to do. Most refuse this
task for the simple reason that it puts more on their plates.
duties but they must take care of their charges as well.
do perform anything that is desired of them.”
I sighed
as he finished washing mdy, dy, “So what’s next?” I asked softly, “What are you
going to do now?”
“Let’s
get dressed. It is customary for
everyone in attendance to dress in a manner that reflects the age they are
from. An evening gown for you and for
me the old fashioned clothing that you saw Alex in. He wasn’t dressed for his time but for slaves you take the oldest
and that is the style of dress.” He said, hauling himself out of the tub.
He dried
off quickly before getting dressed, using clothing that was folded carefully on
the counter. Slowly I got out and
wrapped myself in a towel. Without a
word he handed me a scarlet dress.
Dropping the towel I pulled the dress on. It was open in the back, allowing my wounds to, not only breathe,
but also be visible to all who looked.
It hung down to the ground, pooling around me. I took his arm and he led me out. Neither of us spoke, no words were uttered as we walked.
closet, he opened the door and pulled out a gold collar.
snapped the collar around my neck. With
that done he led me away, taking me to the meeting no doubt.
similar to Dante’s, there were no visible differences to me, even if there were
it wouldn’t have mattered, I didn’t care where I was anymore, nothing really
mattered. Xavier was seated at the head
of the table, his second to his right and his enforcer, his left.
creeds and colors. Damien took me over
to him and handed Xavier the chain.
As I was
about to drop to my knees Xavier spoke, “Do not bother which such formalities
pet, we do not wish your dress to be ruined.
Sit.” He said, motioning to a pillow on the floor to his right.
comfortable, “Good girl.” He whispered, stroking my hair.
can see I have in my possession a beautiful young pet.
pact with him but that is not how I acquired her. I am training her, I feel it is my place to do so since I am the
one who ordered his punishment in the first place.” He paused, “I welcome you
all to my home. If there is anything I
can do to make your stay more pleasurable don’t hesitate to ask.
it is an honor and a pleasure to have you here.”
“Enough
with the formalities Xavier.” Someone said as they walked in, “They did not
come all this way for procedure.” Xavier was silent, “The reason behind this
meeting is simple.” He said, I wasn’t able to see him from my place on the
floor but his voice was wonderful to listen to, “The humans have become bold in
their dealings with us. I’m sure that
everyone here has noticed this. Even
slaves have begun to defy their masters, or test their limits.
remedied as we speak, by Xavier’s child no less. I know that Dante will not fail us; he has proven himself time
and again. It was not a mistake in
trusting him with this matter but there is still the problem in other
countries. I hope that each of you will
make suitable efforts in fixing these things.” He paused, “That is why this
meeting was called, we wish to know what exactly people intend to do, this is
not the minor problems we have faced in the past, this could spell disaster for
all that we have strived to achieve. We
do not wish for the human cattle to be under our control but we will do what
ever is necessary to keep our world in tact.”
“Of
course, my lord. We shall take care of
the problems in our countries; we shall do whatever is necessary to keep our
holdings. We have no desire to change
the way things are.” Someone said from about halfway down the table.
“You can
trust that Russia shall be kept the way it should be.” A woman said, her voice
rich with accent, “What I have seen of the other countries, they l kel keep
their lands in tact as well. There is
nothing to worry about.”
“Very
well then.” He paused, “Now that the matter is settled we should enjoy what
Xavier has to offer. Being the kind
host that he is I’m sure that all of our needs and desires shall be supplied
for. I apologize Xavier for my attitude
earlier, I was quite out of line.”
“Think
nothing of it Evian. I understand your
concern, it is important for things to remain the way they are.
world and do not wish to lose it to power hungry humans.”
“Of
course Xavier, I do not doubt your wisdom.
You have seen things that none of the others have, that no one, no
matter their age has seen. Tell me
Xavier, has such a thing happened before?”
Xavier
was silent for a moment, his fingers trailing through my hair, “Nothing quite
like this. Not long ago there was an
uprising amongst the slaves but that was all.
It was when the blacks fought for their freedom.
same. If you remember correctly it was
easily put down. If I remember correctly
there was a time when we held the same standing amongst the humans that we do
now, the only difference is that we were treated as gods.
now. But enough of that, the past is
not important in this case.”
“Yes
indeed. I have a request, might I have
a taste of the lovely lady by your side?
She has sparked my interest.”
“But of
course. There is no harm in desiring a
taste and my dear pet shall oblige you.” He said, looking down at me, “Get up
my dear. Someone desires your
presence.” Slowly I got to my feet, “Eva, this is Evian.” He said, motioning
towards the man he had been speaking to.
He was
handsome; I had no doubt of that by the sound of his voice.
past his shoulders. Intelligent
sapphire eyes looked at me, devouring my every feature.
approached. Standing before me, he
gently brushed a strand of hair out of my face. I didn’t move, didn’t flinch as he brushed his fingers down my
cheek.
“You are
beautiful pet.” He paused and lowered his mouth to my throat, “I look forward
to tasting you.” He whispered, his breath dancing across my flesh.
you pet.” He whispered before sinking his teeth deep into my neck.
I
whimpered in pain and tried to pull away.
He held me fast, not allowing me to escape, “Don’t move Eva.” Damien
said softly.
I forced
myself to stay put, not to move as he drank from me. Finally he pulled away, “Thank you again.” He said softly, “I
would have preferred it if you hadn’t moved but I know that you are still in
training so I will not hold it against you.
I almost expected it.” He said, taking a step back, “Thank you Xavier
for allowing me to taste her. There is
so much more that I would like to do with her but that is perfectly alright, I
have no need of physical pleasure at this time.”
“Even if
you were, I would not have her taken by you, no offence Evian but she has only
been taken once and it was not of her own volition, not only that but she was
unconscious.”
I
scowled, “Don’t look like that pet, it is very unbecoming of you.” He said with
a smile, “Go back to your master. Sit
back down by his side.”
I turned
around and slowly lowered myself to the cushion. My body still ached; my back was a mass of pure pain.
“Those
wounds were well earned I take it?” The Russian woman said with a quiet laugh,
“What did she do to deserve it?”
“She
escaped.” Xavier said simply, “I acquired a new slave out of it as well, her
brother. He worked for the government,
dealing with us as a matter of fact. It
was only a matter of time before he fell into our grasp.
that.” He looked down at me, “What I am worried about is her.
example.”
“That is
always the result we expect but not always what we receive.”
I
narrowed my eyes, I wasn’t happy about them talking about me when I was in the
room. I closed my eyes and leaned back
on the pillow, ignoring them as best I could.
They continued talking; most of the conversation was just general
chitchat. After an hour Xavier stood
and looked over at Damien.
“Do you
wish for me to take her to the slave master?” Damien asked softly.
“Yes, it
is time.” Xavier said quickly.
Damien
nodded and took the chain, “Come along Eva.
It’s time for us to go.”
Carefully
I got to my feet. Together we walked
out of the room, each step in silence.
Leaving the house, we walked into the icy cold night, Damien leading the
way. The chain was gripped loosely in
his hand. The air stung against my
wounds and I shivered from the cold.
“I’m
cold.” I whispered.
He nodded
and wrapped his arm around my shoulder, pulling me against him and wrapping his
cloak over my shoulders, “We don’t have too far to walk.
I nodded,
“Will I get to see my brother?”
“Perhaps.”
He said softly, “It is not known whether or not you will be allowed to visit
with him. It is up to Xavier and the
slave master, I cannot tell you their decision because I do not know.”
“I
understand. They want what’s supposedly
best for me. How can they know though?”
“You
don’t have your own life any longer, what is best for them is best for
you. Stop worrying.
time.” He said as we approached the slave master’s house.
“I want
my life back.” I said softly, “I want to go home.”
“Don’t
worry about it. What has happened
cannot be changed and what will happen we have yet to see.
and always will. That is the way of
things. Do not focus on things that
cannot be undone, focus on your duties.
Let’s go inside, we need to bandage your wounds.
like to make you as comfortable as possible.”
As he
placed his hand on the doorknob I put my hand over his and shook my head, “Can
we just sit out here for awhile?” I asked softly.
He
sighed, “I don’t believe that it would be a good idea but we can sit on the
bench for a little bit and enjoy the night.
If the slave master allows it, we can watch the sunrise.
likely be out to check on us in a little while.”
“Thank
you.” I said as he took me over to a bench.
Together we sat down, his cloak still wrapped around my shoulders,
keeping me warm as the icy breath of night trailed down my spine.
As soon
as we were seated, the front door opened and Hans walked out, “Damien, why are
the two of you not inside?” He asked, his words clipped, as though he had a
problem earlier, “I expected you to bring her inside and bandage her wounds
before sunrise. I will not have her
leaving again and intend to chain her up myself.
“Yes
master but I had hoped that we could watch the sunrise.
for her actions.”
Hans was
silent for a moment, “Very well Damien.
You will suffer greatly if anything happens.”
“Yes
master. I fully understand.”
Hans
nodded, “Get some rest. Xavier told me
that he would not be coming tomorrow so you will instruct her.
before turning around to go back inside, “Don’t forget Damien, if she does
anything…” He trailed off as he went inside.
“After
sunrise we shall retire for the day.” I nodded and looked out over the horizon,
“The others will be jealous.” He said with a quiet laugh.
“Why?” I
asked as the sky began to burn with color.
“No one
gets to sit outside and see sunrises anymore.
Not in training at least. Hans
takes care of them before sunrise, makes sure they are secured.
the dawning of a new day.”
“He keeps
a beautiful garden.” I whispered as the sunlight danced over the blossoms
before us.
“Yes, he
enjoys the beauty of nature, was a Druid before his transformation.” He laughed
softly, “Some say that he can make flowers bloom just by touching them.
wouldn’t ask him either.”
I nodded,
“Yeah…” With that the sun burst over the hills, the horizon, showering the
world in its life-giving glory.
“Let’s go
inside. I still need to bandage your
wounds and see you to sleep.”
I nodded
as he helped me to my feet. Together we
walked inside. As we stepped within, a
young man stood waiting, “Why’d you get to stay out?” He asked, anger rich in
his voice.
“Do not
ask questions.” Damien spat, “Get to sleep, you shouldn’t be up.”
“Well
excuse me, where’d you get off being all high and mighty?” He growled.
“I have
been alive for far longer than you will ever be. I suggest that you mind your own business slave.
“Neither
do you.”
“I rank
higher than you.” He said, holding his right arm so that he could see the
brace, “Now get to sleep, I have better things to do with my time then dealing
with stupid slaves.”
“You’re a
slave.”
“Perhaps,
but I am so much more. Now leave my
charge and I alone and you will keep your tongue. Go to sleep, I shall inform Hans about you tonight.”
“Y-You
wouldn’t.” He said softly.
“I would,
and it would do you well to do as instructed.
Do I make myself perfectly clear?”
He
swallowed hard and nodded, “Crystal clear.” He said quickly before turning and
running off.
Damien
snorted in disgust and led me to our room. As we walked in, I saw Nick lying on a bed, his face a mask of
pain. His torso was covered in
bandages, blood had soaked through but I had a feeling that he was nearly
healed. I started to move towards him
but Damien tugged on my arm and shook his head. I sighed and sat on the edge of my bed as Damien gathered
bandages and a clear jar of milky white dressing.
“Remove
your dress, I’ll get you a nightgown when I’ve finished with this.” He said,
walking over so that he was facing my back.
Standing up, I obliged him, the scarlet silk slid easily off my
body. As it hit the floor I sat b
dow
down. As he began to apply the dressing
he sighed, “I trust that you’re not going to attempt to escape again?” He said,
adding that lilt on the end to make it a question.
I nodded,
“I’m not going to, doesn’t mean I won’t think about it.”
He
laughed, “That’s all I can ask.”
“Will
Nick be alright?” I asked softly.
“In a day
or two he’ll be on his feet. Hans gave
him a drug to help him sleep.” He said, putting the salve aside.
“The physical wounds will be gone by the end of the day but pain will not.
not adjusted, nor has his mind. It
doesn’t know what to think so it treats his body as if he were still
human. Phantom pain they call it.” He
paused, “You do not have to worry about that, at least not now.
within your first few days of being made you would. I’m done, I’ll get you a nightgown.” He said, going to the
closet.
After a
moment of rummaging he pulled out a white satin nightgown, “Thanks.” I said
softly as I took it from him. Soon
after I slipped it on I felt the collar be removed. I rubbed my neck in relief only to have another snapped around my
throat, “Hey!” I yelped.
“You were
told that you would be chained to the bed.” He laughed, “I will be as well.” He
said, undressing, “Don’t worry Eva, you’ll get used to it.”
I will.” I growled.
He tu
of
off the light, “Get some rest.” He said, getting into bed and snapping his own
collar on, “You never know when you’re going to be awakened the next day.
other things to deal with and we are not a high priority.”
I nodded
and rolled over, “Goodnight Damien, and thank you.”
“My
pleasure Eva.” He said before the darkness of sleep took me.
That
night I dreamed. My brother was there,
telling me not to worry, everything would turn out for the best.
through my fingers like smoke. He
appeared before me again, just out of reach.
He told me to let him go, to give in, notresiresist the power my master
had. After he spoke darkness enveloped
me and the dream was lost.
Damien and Nick were still asleep.
My back ached as I moved to look at them. Putting my hands under my head I waited for Damien to wake up or
someone to come in. After an hour of
waiting, Damien rolled over and fell out of bed. As he hit the floor, his eyes snapped open and he scrambled back
onto the bed. Quickly heid hid his
collar and rubbed his throat.
“Damn.”
He said softly, “It’s been too long.” He said, looking over at me, “You’re
awake.” He smiled, “I’ll remove your collar in a minute, just need to catch my
breath.” I nodded, “Is your back alright, how’d you sleep, and did you dream
anything?” He laughed, “Sorry for so many questions but not only is it my job
to make sure you’re alright but…” He trailed off, “Never mind.” I was silent as
he got to his feet. I turned away from
him, still unused to seeing nakedness, especially on the part of a member of
the opposite sex. With nimble fingers,
he removed the collar. Gently he began
to massage my neck, working down to my shoulders, “Roll onto your stomach.” He
ordered.
Slowly I
did so, taking the words of my dream to heart.
I wouldn’t resist, well, at least for now. Straddling my lower back he began to massage my back, starting
from my shoulders and neck. His hands
were strong but gentle as he avoided my wounds. He was very careful not to hurt me and very good at what he did.
“Thank
you.” I said softly.
“I was
trained in life to do this. It was my
purpose before they took me. It was
what I was meant to do.” He paused, “Before I was born it was decided that I
would be a pleasure slave. I was raised
for it, that doesn’t mean I accepted it.” He sighed, “I suppose that is the way
of things. At least in the life I have
now I have more use than just pleasure.
I was bred for this. I never
knew my parents, they did not play a part in my life, had no choice in my
fate. Their desires did not factor into
it. I was taken from them when I was
born and given over to the trainers.
From birth they took care of me, not that it matters now.
“That’s
alright Damien, I don’t mind. Sometimes
it makes you feel better to tell someone.
“Is there
something you want to talk about?” He asked, massaging the back of my neck.
“I hope
that my family won’t try to find out what happened to me but I have a feeling
that they will, my older sister especially.
She knows where I was the day that I disappeared, who I was with.
police officer.”
“What
exy doy does she know?” He asked softly.
I sighed,
“She knows that I went for a picnic with Alex.
Knows that I had been seeing him for two years as well.
on, she knew what I did prior to being kidnapped.”
“That
isn’t a good thing Eva. Something will
need to be done to be sure that she doesn’t investigate this matter.
“I could,
but would they let me?” I asked as he smoothed his hands down my back.
“I will
talk to Hans tonight.” He said, getting off my back, “Come on, get up.
I sat up, already missing his massage, “Did you enjoy that?” He asked with a
laugh.
“Yeah.” I
said as he pulled my nightgown off.
Gently he
took the bandages off, “So where should I begin in your teaching?” He asked
with a quiet laugh.
“Where do
you want to begin? How should I know?”
He smiled
and laid his head on my shoulder, “I could teach you my skills.” He said softly,
“Dante would enjoy that.”
“Does
everything have to be about Dante?”
He
laughed, “No, it doesn’t but I am supposed to train you.
you’re told. I can teach you how to
please him in a more physical way than just giving in.
teach you. It is all up to you in the
long run. I could do more than that as
well.” He whispered, gently brushing his lipwn mwn my throat.
I
shivered as his hands ran down my sides, “Damien, what are you doing?” I asked
softly.
He pulled
back sharply, “I’m sorry Eva.” He said softly, his hands pulling away, “I won’t
touch you.”
“Wait.” I
said, my voice quiet, I couldn’t believe what I was about to ask, “Please.
were to instruct the body in how pleasure feels.” He replied simply, “If you do
not wish for me to bring you pleasure without sex then I will not touch you.”
“Don’t
touch my sister.” Nick said, his voice weak, he sounded as though he were
fading in and out of consciousness.
got to my feet but Damien grabbed my arm, “Do not go to him.
“Why?” I
asked softly.
spanspan>He shook
his head, “How do I explain?” He asked himself, “A slave’s body needs time to
adjust, to change. If that is
interrupted it must begin again. The
pain lessens in time, his pain is fading.” He paused, “I don’t know what else
to say, except that he will be fine if he is left alone.”
“Alright.”
I said with a nod, “I understand. Teach
me.” I whispered.
He closed
his eyes, “Sit down. Nothing I will do
is sexual in nature.” He said, his voice reassuring. Gently he brushed his fingers down my sides, lightly dancing over
my flesh. His breath was light against
my throat, “The human body is a wonderful thing.” He whispered, his fingers
tracing my ribcage, between my breasts.
Gently he
brushed his lips down my throat, over my jaw.
His fingers continued their dance over my flesh, never touching the most
intimate parts of my body. I shivered
as he kissed my throat, drawing a small amountflesflesh into his mouth.
down my sides.
A quiet
voice interrupted his ministrations, “I said don’t touch her.”
Damien
sighed and pulled away, “Ln ovn over.
Your brother is rather overprotective, even in his weakened state.”
I nodded,
“Thank you Damien.” I said softly.
He
nodded, “My pleasure, I would have continued except for that minor
interruption. Would you like another
massage?”
“Yes
please.”
“Alright,
then lay on your stomach.”
Gently he
began his massage once again. I almost
fell asleep under his expert touch, would have, if the door hadn’t opened,
“Instructing her in the ways of pleasure?” Hans asked as he walked inside,
“Don’t let me stop you, I’m here to remove the new slave’s bandages and place
his band.” I saw him walk over to Nick, “Did he wake up?
“You
could say that. He kept telling me not
to touch her.” Damien replied, continuing to massage.
Hans
laughed, “Then why are you touching her?”
“He
didn’t like the way I was touching her.
He doesn’t seem to mind the massage.” He replied, “I will do as I please
but I do not want him to suffer any more than he has to.”
“How noble
of you. your creation you made countless others suffer. It surprises me.”
“Alright,
I’ll tell you the truth. I don’t want
my charge to suffer.”
“That’s
what I thought.” He said, removing the bandages, “It doesn’t really matter
though. I don’t care what you do.” He
snapped the band on Nick’s right wrist, “I’ll leave you to continue training
her. She needs to learn.
she is to you then there will be no problem.
Well, I have other things I need to take care of, breakfast has already
been served if you’re hungry.” He said before leaving the room.
My
stomach growled, “I am a little hungry.” I said softly.
“Alright,
let’s get dressed and I’ll take you to get some food.” He said, getting to his
feet and walking to the closet, “After breakfast we can sit and talk, discuss
your position or anything elsu wau want to talk about.
you. You already know basic etiquette,
how to greet your master, how to behave.” He said, pulling out a simple black
dress. He handed it to me before
getting dressed in a pair of black jeans and nothing else.
moonlight. Slowly I slipped the dress
on. It hung to my ankles but was low
cut, “Let’s go.” He said with a smile.
Together
we left the room, making our way to a simple kitchen. A young slave girl was cleaning dishes as we walked in, “Good
morning sir.” She said softly as Damien and I walked in.
“Good
morning slave. We have need of
breakfast.”
She
nodded, “Of course. It is on the
counter, if there is anything else you want I can prepare it for you.” She said
sheepishly.
“Thank
you.” He said, handing me a plate.
“Thanks.”
I said softly as I took it.
Carefully
I began to dish out food for myself.
Scrambled eggs, bacon, sausage, juice, everything a good breakfast
needed. When I was happy with what I
had dished out for myself I sat down at a small table.
He
laughed as he watched me shovel food into my mouth, “Slow down, it isn’t good
to eat quickly after being without food for a few days.” Scowling I slowed
down, “That’s better. Enjoy it.” He
said before eating a forkful of eggs.
“What
else should I know? Is there anything
important that I should know?”
“Hmmm.”
He paused, deep in thought, “You know the basics already but I suppose I should
tell you what can occur when you visit other places or people visit you.
liberty they wish, they can demand something and if it is not given then it is
seen as an insult. You must be ready
for that. When people visit, they can
request liberties, like Xavier did when he came. Those liberties do not have to be given, as you saw, but at times
it can be beneficial. I doubt that our
master will want to share you.” He laughed, “There is something else you should
know as well. As your guardian I may
take certain…freedoms with you. I will
not, unless you give me permission, which in time you may do so, you never can
tell.” He smiled, “As I said before, you have nothing to fear from me so don’t
worry. Is there anything else you would
like to know?”
“What
kind of liberties, freedoms?” I asked softly.
“Anything.
can be requested, or demanded. It is
highly unlikely that you will be going anywhere outside our holding anytime
soon.”
I
finished eating in silence. When I was
done I put my fork down and got to my feet, “Where’s the bathroom?” I asked
softly.
pointed to a door, “There. I’ll wait
here.When you’re done we can go to the
living room.”
“Alright.”