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Reiji
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honest time of the day. The stars were
bright, the moon hung high in the sky, the beautiful silver orb shinning
moonlidowndown upon the world. I smiled
to myself, moving down the walkway.
There was so much more in the dark, so much more to see, to feel, but
also to be afraid of. Lately not even
the most vial of criminals had been coming out but I didn’t understand
why. It didn’t matter to me though, I
was happy being out at night, I preferred it to the searing light of day, it
was easier for me to do as I pleased.
The lack of people around made it a little more difficult though but I
could find someone, I always did. Being
a thief I could always find someone to sate my desire for money.
him. I couldn’t appear as though I
wanted anything or looking for anything.
It was a skill that I possessed and was quite good at using.
really mattered to me. Easily I slipped
his wallet out of his back pocket and kept going, being on my way.
change my life forever.
spoils. As I leaned against the wall, I
felt a rush of wind. Scowling, I took
the wallet out to count when I heard a voice, “You shouldn’t take things that
don’t belong to you.”
“HeI’llI’ll give it back, just don’t turn me in.” I said quickly, holding out
the wallet.
shimmering in the moonlight. It seemed
to take on a life of it’s own. I
swallowed hard; his pale flesh was beautiful, perfect.
mark. His eyes glittered with knowledge
and intelligence. I wasn’t sure what
color they were, I couldn’t quite tell, but they seemed both bright and dark at
the same time. There was something
about them that wasn’t quite right. I
shuddered but held my ground, holding the wallet out to him.
fingers brushed against my own and I shuddered.yes\"> They felt like ice against my flesh.
again.” He smiled before turning and walking awais jis jacket fluttered out
behind him.
edge. I didn’t want to meet that man
again. His eyes scared me, haunting me
no matter what time of day it was.
Finally I couldn’t take it any more, I was going to leave, I had to find
somewhere else to go. Of course I had
nowhere else to go. This was my home,
where I had lived my life. With a sigh
I began to pack, I had to leave before I went insane.
forget that voice.
face and the black of his trench coat made him seem even paler.
quite the imposing figure. I swallowed
hard and closed my eyes for a moment, trying to gain some composure.
him. My heart was beating fast in my
chest, my blood ran cold. On the
outside I was calm but on the inside I was screaming.yes\"> I wanted to get away from him, had to, but I couldn’t see anyway
to do so.
“And you’re not going to stop me.”
a hint of fang, but that couldn’t be possible, no one had fangs, “I think that
you will be staying for a very, very long time.” He said, walking towards me.
away from him, but he matched my every move.
Suddenly he was before me, I felt his breath against my face, hot and
steady. I swallowed hard and a hand ran
down my throat, a warm hand. Last time
he had touched me his flesh had been like ice.
A shiver went up my spine as his fingertips trailed down the contours of
my throat. He smiled and I was sure I
saw fangs this time. I blanched but
found myself unable to move away from him.
He chuckled softly and his hand wrapped around my throat.
ce
coming with me.” His breath was hot against my throat as he whispered in my
ear. I tried to pull back, tried to get
away from him, but I couldn’t, I couldn’t move.yes\"> I was frozen by fear, by his touch, “Let’s go.” He smiled and
gently took me in his arms, “Why don’t you take a nap?
his words I felt the darkness take me and I was deep asleep.
dimmed. I wondered how long I had been
asleep. After a few minutes I opened my
eyes again. It didn’t hurt as much and
I managed to look around. The thick
curtains of forest green velvet that covered the windows were closed tightly
against the daylight. I always knew
when it was morning or night, a part of me always did.
maroon sheets covered me. I couldn’t
see much else of the room but even if I could have something else caught my
attention; there was something in my arm.
I looked down and saw a needle imbedded in the bend of my elbow, a deep
reduid uid flowed through the tube connected to the needle.
alone. Why was blood being pumped into
me? Where was I and who had taken
me? I reached over to pull the needle out
but a strong hand wrapped around my wrist.
there. It wasn’t the man who had taken
me, I didn’t know him, had never seen him before.yes\"> He had sharp features and a pair of piercing black eyes gazed out
at me from a dark complexion.spanspan>He wasn’t
like the one who had taken me, he was warm, didn’t feel like him.
put my hand down by my side. He didn’t
speak again, just sat watching me, making sure I didn’t touch the needle in my
arm.
down at the needle again. He didn’t
answer, “Tell me! What is this?
at the door. It opened and my captor
walked in. For a moment he looked at
the dark skinned one then nodded once.
He got up and bowed slightly before walking out.
and I. In one fluid movement he was
sitting beside me, a warm hand brushing my hair away from my face.
want him to touch me, but I couldn’t stop him.
checking the needle in my arm.
realizing it.
to worry about that. You’ll be fine, at
least for now. You will be well taken
care of.”
were. Dark, very dark, and blue, the
bluest eyes I had ever seen. I felt
like I was sinking into them, sinking in and never coming out.
was difficult. Between the dizziness
and his eyes I was having trouble. I
saw him smile and I was positive I saw fangs this time.
my throat, over the large vein.
his eyes never leaving mine. I nodded,
“Your fear makes you taste better but I already did so last night, that’s why
your blood is being replenished. You
veryvery special. I’m going to keep you
for a while as my source. After this
your blood won’t be replenished this way.” He said calmly, “I wanted to taste
you and took a little too much last night.” He laughed, “Your flavor is so
sweet, so unique I lost my control.”
telling me all this. I didn’t want to
know that he had drunk my blood.
Hearing the legends of vampires and living them was quite different.
didn’t want to know that they were. I
was sickened, I felt sick.
wanted to roll over and die.
matter.” He paused, “There are a few rules that I need to lay down for
you. You are mine and you will do what I
tell you. Your body is mine, your blood
is mine, no one will touch you except for me, and ou aou agree to let anyone do
so then your punishment will be sever.
Everything you are belongs to me; everything you ever will be is mine.”
He smiled again, those fangs, I saw them again, “Should you disobey me you will
suffer, you will be punished for what you do wrong and you will be rewarded for
correct behavior. Do you understand?” I
blinked and nodded mutely, “Good, something will be brought for you to eat later
but in the mean time do not remove the needle.
That’s what’s keeping you alive right now.” He said calmly, “Indri will
be watching you for awhile to make sure you don’t remove it.
things that I desire to do with you, to test you, but that will have to wait.”
He said before turning to leave.
who you are. What’s you’re name?”
before walking away.
down. I had a feeling he wouldn’t
speak, wouldn’t answer any questions I had.
At least I knew his name now; I also had a name for my captor.
them, just like before he had come for me.
I shuddered and Indri looked at me, a look of almost concern on his
face. He didn’t ask me anything, didn’t
ask if I was all right. There was
something in his mannerisms that said he didn’t want to touch me unless he had
to, but why? Was it because of what
Cain told me? That no one was to touch
me but him? Why was that?
asleep.
throat. My eyes snapped open and
suddenly the pain was gone. In its place
was a burst of mind numbing pleasure.
Cain was at my throat, gently lapping and sucking on it.
into him. Robbing me of my life.
the tiny wounds, closing them. He
looked down at me and brushed my hair back from my face.
free to move around, and I did, or at least tried to.yes\"> I felt woozy and when I tried to sit up the world was spinning.
down, “Why are you feeding from me? Why
do you even exist?”
body. I exist because I was created as
such just as I might do to you later.
For now you are merely my source, my primary source.” His fingertips ran
softly down my face, “You’re my life.” He whispered, nuzzling my throat, “You
sustain me and in return I shall reward you.” I shook my head, “Don’t tell me
no Reiji. You belong to me now.”
some reason I couldn’t tell him no, I couldn’t disobey him, “Why?
own you, every piece of you.” He looked down at me, not touching me, but I felt
his fingers slide over my skin, down my chest.
I squirmed slightly and he chuckled, “You feel it, don’t you Reiji.”
through clenched teeth.
along my body, circling the most sensitive areas before continuing on.
get away, but I couldn’t and he wouldn’t stop.
He chuckled softly and finally pulled away.yes\"> I lay there panting for breath, my body felt like it was on fire.
very much.” He said softly, “But I also know how much you must hate it, being
caressed by a man.” He paused and I glared at him, “Now don’t look like that, I
own you and will do witu asu as I please.”
admit it to him, didn’t want to see him.
Yes, I had enjoyed it, but I didn’t want it.yes\"> I didn’t want him to touch me, didn’t want his hands on me, but I
knew if he wanted to I couldn’t stop him.
complied and gazed up into his eyes, “Good boy.yes\"> I’ll leave you to rest for a time.yes\"> When I return we shall speak further.” He said, getting to his
feet, “Rest.” He smiled, running a hand down my cheek before walking away.
gone. The bed was warm and I felt a
little drowsy. I didn’t understand, I
didn’t want this. I just wanted to go
home, live my life the way I wanted to.
I didn’t want to be in this situation.
I was sickened by what was happening.
A few days ago I hadn’t believed that vampires exist but now I know that
they do, I was in the grasp of one of them.
How could he get away with this?
Softly I began to cry. I
couldn’t stit ait anymore. It wasn’t
long before I was asleep again.
you.” The voice belonged to Indri.
towel draped over his arm. I scowled
and slowly sat up. He threw the
blankets off me and without a word ordered me to get up.
going on and why Cain wanted me. He had
fed from me the previous night; he wouldn’t feed from me tonight, would he?
out. The halls were beautiful, covered
in paintings and tapestries. Expensive
Persian rugs sat on the marble floors.
It was truly a work of art, this house.
I didn’t have much time to enjoy it.
Indri took me to a gilded door.
It had to be solid gold and etched into it was a strange scene.
were losing. I had never seen anything
like it before. Without a word he
handed me the towel and opened the door.
I looked inside to see an extravagant bath.yes\"> It looked more like a small pool then a bath.
faucet was silver. The bath was already
filled with steaming water. There was a
small bench, which I sat down on, so that you could clean up before getting
into the bath. I knew that Indri meant
for me to clean up and then take a bath.
Perhaps now would be my chance to escape.yes\"> Quickly I undressed before pouring a bucket of water over my head
and putting some soap in my hands to massage it into my flesh.
looking for an escape. I scrubbed and
scrubbed until my skin was red.
violated. The memory of his teeth
entering my flesh, the sheer pleasure I got from his bite.
couldn’t escape my memory. I sat there
frozen for a while, my mind on the memory of his bite.
the thought. I had to get out of here,
had to escape. Getting to my feet I
began to search the large room, looking for another door, anything.
outside but I wasn’t sure. When I
didn’t see another door I sighed and shook my head.
said bitterly before sinking into the hot water.
into my body, relaxing every muscle. I
closed my eyes and leaned my head back to rest on the edge of the tub.
jump. I whirled around in the bath to
see, shielding myself from view. Cain
had just closed the door behind him and was looking at me intently.
naked, didn’t want him here. He cleaned
up quickly before sinking into the water with me.yes\"> I scrambled to the other side of the tub and into his arms.
then I could follow. I struggled
against him but he held me tight, his arms wrapped around me.
up my spine. I closed my eyes and
before I realized it my head was resting on his shoulder.
things that I can show you, that I can teach to you, teach your body.” He
purred lightly, “It will all come in time.
Everything you are is mine, everything I want you to learn you will.” I
shook my head, “Oh? You think not?
realize that now you will. It’s only a
matter of time.” His hands ran over my chest as he spoke sending chills up my
spine, “You’re soft my little Reiji, so soft, so pure.
along my throat, “Please, don’t.”
do?” He laughed.
bite me.” I whispered, I couldn’t stand it, I didn’t want it.
amusing, “Of course I will touch you if I desire and I will feed from you.
enjoy it.”
don’t like it.” I lied.
“Don’t lie to me. You’re mine and I can
tell when you’re lying. I am no fool
Reiji; do not assume that I am. It is
not amusing, none of it is. If you
continue to fight me it will not be pleasant for you.”
but that was one way to escape.
are things far worse then death. I will
not kill you, although if you upset me enough you may beg for death.” I
swallowed hard and tensed slightly, “Relax, I’m not going to hurt you.” He
chuckled in my ear. Slowly I felt
myself relax, “Good boy.”
it. I wanted him to let me go, I didn’t
want to feel his arms around me any longer, “Let me go Cain, let me go now.” I
growled.
him and swung, hitting him in the head.
He looked shocked and I had a moment to get away.
him. I wasn’t free from him for
long. He appeared in front of me and
one hand wrapped around my throat.
you strike me.” Slowly he began to squeeze.
digging into my throat. He was so
strong, I couldn’t escape. I grabbed
his hand, trying to loosen his grip, but I couldn’t.yes\"> The world began to spin and he let me go, dropping me into the
water. I grabbed the edge of the tub,
gasping for breath. His fingers wound
through my hair and he jerked back, forcing me to look at him.
like that again you will suffer more then I just made you.” He lowered his head
to my throat, “Don’t fuck with me.” With that he sank his teeth into my throat.
oneness. I cried out softly and he
pulled away, running his tongue over the marks.yes\"> He didn’t close them this time; he left them open, for what
reason I didn’t know. He smiled and
kissed me hard, forcing his tongue into my mouth.yes\"> I wanted to bite down but knew that he would hurt me.
sharp press of his teeth. He didn’t
sink them in, didn’t bite down. I could
taste my blood on his lips, on his tongue.
After a few moments he pulled away, lightly brushing his ove over
mine. I didn’t understand, one moment
he’s hurting me, and the next he’s kissing me.
His fingers tenderly ran over my face.
to me?” He asked, his fingers brushing my wet hbackback from my face.
true pleasure but now I’m not. You made
a big mistake, a very big mistake.”
an
style=\'mso-tab-count:1\'> “Yes, I realize.” I whispered, “I
just want to be free, free of you.”
be free of me. I own you little one and
soon you will bear the mark my ownership.”
the edge of the tub, “Nice.”
be bruised and I could still feel the puncture marks in my throat.
throat and he tenderly licked it up before finally closing the wounds.
against him, I wanted that warmth, that physical heat, but I wouldn’t give
in. I wouldn’t show any sign that I
wanted him to touch me. He had to have
done something to me to make me feel like this.yes\"> Gently he wrapped an arm around my shoulders and pulled me
close. I closed my eyes and sank
against him. Softly he kissed the top
of my head and ran a hand up and down my arm.
one. You’ll be branded after this.”
from him. I didn’t want any mark; I
didn’t want him to do anything to me. I
just wanted to be left alone. I knew
now though that he would never leave me alone.
This was my punishment for stealing.
I was getting what I deserved.
steal from.” He said, reading my thoughts.
didn’t like having my mind invaded, “Don’t do that.” I whispered, “Don’t read
my thoughts.”
“Good
you just throw your thoughts at me.
Your mind is an open book e.”
thoughts to myself, “How do I stop you from reading them?”
In time you may learn but then again perhaps not.
not.”
what I do or do not do? Why?”
sounded annoyed, “You belong to me, I own you until your death.
growled, “Fine, I woask ask again.”
you’re learning.” I bowed my head, “Let’s go, I need to mark you.” He said,
getting out of the bath. I blushed at
the sight of his naked body and he laughed, “Let’s go Reiji, now.”
the steaming water. He dried me off
then did the same to himself. Easily he
slipped a robe over his shoulders and belted it around his waist before taking
my arm and leading me out. I tried to
cover myself but he slapped my hands away.
Obviously he didn’t care how I was or wasn’t dressed.
outside the door. I didn’t want anyone
to see me naked. He took me through the
halls to a pair of large double doors.
They were stone and carved into them was a large winged creature.
look like the angels or demons on the gold door.yes\"> He pushed the heavy door open easily and a large bedroom greeted
us. The large canopied bed was done in
scarlet and black, sheer curtains were tied back on the mahogany posts.
had a chance to take in the entirety of the room.yes\"> Without a word I complied, crawling onto the bed as ordered.
“This is my room, you’ll be seeing a lot of it.” He said, picking up a
knife.n stn style=\"mso-spacerun: yes\"> My eyes grew wide, “This is not
for you.” He put it into a drawer before pulling out a needle and ink, “You’re
going to be tattooed.” He said calmly, dipping the needle into the ink, “And
not in the current way of doing things.
It will be done my way, the old way.” He said, grabbing my arm, “Now
hold very still.”
into my upper arm. I think I screamed,
it hurt so very badly. Slowly he began
to draw, pushing the needle in deep before pulling it back out and dipping it
in the ink again. He held my arm steady
as he worked. It felt like forever
before the pain became too much and I passed out.yes\"> When I came to, my arm throbbed.
calmly. Quickly he bit his wrist and
forced it to my lips, “Drink so you may heal.” He ordered and I swallowed.
the wound, closing it. Where my new
tattoo was burned and I could feel it heal.
When the burning stopped I looked down at it.yes\"> The black brand was skillfully done, a strange pattern, one that
I had never seen before. It was made up
of perfectly straight lines and was actually quite beautiful.
chest. I gasped softly and grabbed his
wrist.
around his wrist, continued downward.
He was strong and even using all my strength I couldn’t stop him.
gasped. My hand loosened and fell to
the bed. His other hand wound through
my hair gently and he moved my head to face him.yes\"> My eyes were half closed in pleasure.yes\"> Gently he kissed me, his fingers closed on one nipple and gently
rolled it. A low groan escaped my lips
and he took that opportunity to slide his tongue into my mouth.
gripped at the sheets as he pulled at the nipple he was manipulating.
leaving me. I panted for breath and he
lightly brushed his lips against mine.
Reiji.” He smiled, “I’m pleased.” I shook mad aad and closed my eyes, curling
up in bed, “Yes, that’s right, get some sleep.
Morning is coming and you’ll be asleep anyway.” He said, wrapping his
arms around me and pressing against my back, “That’s a good boy.” He whispered
before I fell into darkness.