Chapter 3
Aki: Lesson Learned
I awoke to the sound of chains. Slowly I opened my eyes, looking for the source. With my limited range of motion I couldn’t see very well and there was nothing in my line of sight that explained it. For some reason I felt a little more confined, something was different. Looking down I discovered why. Leather straps crisscrossed their way over my torso, bound by a ring in the center of my chest. The collar around my throat felt different too, wider and a little heavier. I tipped my head up to see my hands. My wrists and up the back of my hands were encased in leather. A strap went around the palm of my hands, right under my finger joints and down the middle, giving me limited mobility. So limited in fact that I could only move my fingers and thumb but not enough to make a fist. I looked back up at the ceiling, waiting to see what was going to happen next. I hated this feeling of confinement, bent to someone else’s will. I had no choice, no say, and it bothered me. Fingertips trailed through my hair and I knew it had to be Yumi.
“Just…” I was never able to finish because my mouth was filled with the rubber ball of a gag.
“That’s better.” He said with a sigh, “Silence can be a wonderful thing.” He said, removing the chain that held my arms above my head, “You slept so soundly, I was hoping you would remain as such until I was finished.” My eyes narrowed in contempt and I was rewarded by the sharp sting of a slap across my face, “You will not look at me like that again.” He stated calmly as he pulled me to my feet.
He had obviously undone the straps holding my legs down while I slept. My wrists were released from each other and he quickly reattached them behind my back before forcing me to my knees. Now I saw where the sound of chains had come from. He summoned one in a ‘Y’ shape and attached the longest of the three ends to my wrists before doing the same with the shorter ends and my ankles. He smiled in approval as he circled me. I tried to trip him, anything to buy myself some time, but I could hardly move.
“There were some who desired to see what I would do with you next, considering it is taboo for a pet to strike its master.” As he spoke he wound his fingers through my hair, “I understand that you are new to this though and am prepared to be lenient, but only if you agree to never do anything like that again.” He was giving me a choice, be punished or agree. It wasn’t a decision I desired to make. He waited patiently for my answer but didn’t wait long, “Well?” He prompted. I shook my head, “No, you don’t want to agree?” He asked. I shook my head again, “No, you don’t want to choose?” I nodded, “That will not do Aki. You must make a decision and quickly.” I bowed my head, “If you do not then I will take that as a ‘no’ and you will be punished.” I didn’t respond, “Very well then Aki, let’s begin.” He said, attaching a chain from the ceiling to one of the loops in my new collar.
That chain kept me up, didn’t let me bend forward. My legs ached, weren’t happy with being tucked up under me. Suddenly I felt something slice into my back, it wasn’t like the whip, wasn’t the same kind of pain. Hot blood trickled from the wound and I whimpered behind my gag. He worked in silence, cutting into my back. When I felt his tongue run up the back of my throat I tried to pull away. His fingers entwined themselves in my hair and he jerked back, holding me still.
“Be still.” He hissed in my ear, “You’ve been doing well with the pain and your body has already healed it.” His tongue ran down my back, lapping up the blood from around the straps. I felt suddenly hungry, for what, I wasn’t sure. It was a gnawing pain in the pit of my stomach. I groaned behind my gag and he nibbled at my neck, “Hungry?” He questioned, I nodded, “Thought so. You’ve finished changing.” He sounded so nonchalant, as if it wasn’t really important.
The chain holding my head up loosened and he pushed me down until my cheek rested against the floor. I wasn’t very comfortable and made it known by trying to get away. The heel of his boot dug into my neck and I whimpered. The sharp sting of a strap hit my back, a warning blow, telling me to remain still. I froze and he ran his hand gently down my back, petting me like an animal. I shuddered under his touch and closed my eyes. He moved slightly so he was kneeling beside me. I felt his hands against my rear, massaging gently through the tight leather. Suddenly I heard the sound of snaps being undone and there was nothing between his hands and my flesh. I shook my head as best I could, trying to get him to stop, but he didn’t relent.
“Relax, as long as you relax it won’t hurt as much.” He whispered in my ear.
My eyes grew wide; I didn’t want him to do that to me again. But how could he? The chain was there; it would be in his way. I moved my legs and arms, moving the chain, trying to push him out of the way. He grabbed it and pulled it to the side. I growled softly behind my gag and felt something hard press against my opening. I squirmed, trying to escape but I couldn’t move very well and he just pressed harder.
“I told you to relax Aki, I don’t want to tear you again.” He stated firmly.
He was still beside me, what was he doing? What was being forced into me? I tried to relax; I didn’t want to be hurt any more. He was sadistic, what other choice did I have? If I didn’t give myself over to him he would hurt me. I had to at least pretend to give up, even if on the inside I still fought for my freedom. He finished forcing it into me and I arched up. For some reason this felt different then when he had taken me. It didn’t hurt as much and actually felt good.
“Good, that’s right.” He whispered, nibbling on my ear. The thing inside me began to move and I moaned deep in my throat, “Such a good boy. See, it feels good when you don’t resist.” He cooed.
I panted heavily behind my gag, my body moving back, trying to get more of the exquisite friction he was giving me. My eyes were squeezed shut, I didn’t want to face what was happening, wanted to have some form of escape. He purred softly in my ear and I felt him wrap his hand around my turgid length. A muffled cry escaped my lips as he began to stroke in time with the thrusts of the thing within me. I arched up and back, throwing my head back, no longer resting on the floor. I bit down hard on the gag and came before collapsing to the floor, lying on my side. Gently he stroked my hair as he removed the chain and unattached my wrists from each other. Without a word he pulled me into his lap.
“You see Aki, it’s better to give yourself over to me.” He whispered, running his fingers tenderly through my hair, “I can be a kind master but only if my pet behaves.” Carefully he removed the gag, “Rest a bit.”
“What are you?” I asked softly, enjoying the feel of his fingers through my hair.
He kissed my forehead, “I’m a demon, like all the others here. You are not though, you are a vampire.”
I scowled, “I don’t understand.” I whispered.
“This is a realm of demons.” He stated simply, “And it is now where your soul is bound. Unless I say otherwise you cannot leave here.” He paused, “You are a vampire. I gave you my blood, transformed you. You now require blood to live and I will supply you with that. As long as you behave you will be treated well. Do you understand?”
I nodded, “Yes, I understand.” I whispered.
“Good. Perhaps I will be able to give you your gift soon.”
“What gift?” I asked softly.
“You will find out when I am ready for you to know.” As he spoke I heard the sound of snaps being done.
I sighed; it was actually nice being in his arms. It was a soothing feeling, I felt almost complete. I had never experienced anything like this before. It felt, right. Gently he moved me out of his lap and got to his feet. I scowled and began to get up but he shook his head. I sighed and lay back down.
“Close your eyes.” He ordered. I complied, “Now keep them closed until I tell you otherwise.”
I didn’t move, I wasn’t going to outwardly resist, I didn’t like pain, and didn’t want to experience it any more. After a few moments he pulled me back into his lap and I felt him remove the collar. I didn’t open my eyes even though I wanted to.
“Open your eyes.” He stated calmly.
I opened them and saw him holding a collar. It was beautiful. It was an inch wide, black metal with silver inlay. A blood red jewel sat in the front and a small gold tag hung just below it. Tentatively I reached out and fingered the tag. It was engraved with my name. I had never seen anything like it before. It was obviously a collar but wasn’t like any I had ever seen.
“It’s beautiful.” I whispered, brushing my fingers over it.
He smiled, “So I take it you like it?” I nodded, “Good, because this is your new collar.”
I watched as he opened it, the clasp was in the front, hidden by the jewel. The hinge didn’t appear to the naked eyes either and he easily snapped it around my neck. I reached up and fingered the jewel. I felt almost like he was spoiling me but I remembered what he had done to me and went to take it off.
“You can’t.” He stated, “It’s sealed.”
“What?”
He sighed, “It’s sealed. Only I can remove it and trust me on this, I never will. The jewel marks you as mine.” I bowed my head, “Don’t look like that.” He said, tipping my head up, “You look beautiful.” He whispered, kissing my jaw, “You are beautiful, my Aki.” He helped me to my feet, “Come, I desire to show you off. Down, hopefully I won’t have to attach a leash.” I dropped to my hands and knees. I couldn’t bend my wrists to put them flat on the ground, “Hmmm, now that can’t be very comfortable.” He squatted beside me, “Let me fix that.” Gently he removed the cuffs before pulling out a set that matched my collar, “This will be better.” He said softly, snapping them on, the jewels shown brightly on top of my wrists, “Let’s go.” He said, looking down at me and stroking my head.
I followed after him, staying by his side. Hopefully this would give me a chance to look for a way to escape. Ignoring my embarrassment, I went with him. At one point he stopped to speak with someone and I sat silently beside him.
“He’s beautiful.” The man said in awe, “I see that you have him properly culled, especially after what happened last night.”
“I know, I’m just taking him out to show him off, he is not properly trained yet.” Yumi replied, “He has a strong will but is still absolutely perfect.”
He laughed, “Many times the ones with strong wills make the best pets, after they’ve been trained of course.”
Yumi nodded, “Yes. I’m pleased that the fates created him for me.”
“So he was made for you?” He asked, looking down at me.
“Yes.” Yumi said, tipping my head up to met the man’s gaze.
He looked me over, “They did a good job.” He paused, “Why did they create someone for you?”
“I pleased them.” Yumi shrugged, “Do the fates ever have a reason? They do as they please, it is not our place to question them and this time I definitely will not.”
He scowled, “So you have questioned them before?”
I saw Yumi smile out of the corner of my eye, I was still being forced to met the man’s gaze, “It doesn’t matter if I have or not. They have given him to me and I know that they will not take him away. They do not work that way. Perhaps I will have to give them something in return but I will cross that bridge when I come to it.” He released my chin and I looked back at the ground.
“Baby boy.” He whispered, stroking my hair, “He’s an amazing boy, speaking of which we have to be going, I desire to show him off for a little longer before continuing his training.”
“That’s understandable, no one in their right mind wouldn’t want to show him off. Go on, have fun.” He said with a laugh.
“Come.” Yumi ordered as he began to walk away.
I followed after, keeping my eye on his heels so I knew where he was going. I didn’t want to look up to see who was calling after me. I didn’t care. I just wanted to go home. We walked for another twenty minutes or so before returning to that room of torture. Without a word he sat down in a comfortable chair, crossing his legs and draping his arms over the edge of the arms.
“Lay down.” He ordered, pointing to his feet.
I shook my head, “No. I refuse. I’m not your pet, I don’t belong to you.” I hissed, “Just leave me alone, let me go home.”
He laughed, “You can’t go back. The jewel will prevent you from even trying and I will not allow you to either. You belong to me Aki.” He said, flicking the tag that hung from my collar.
I shuddered, “No.” I stated firmly.
He raised an eyebrow, “Didn’t we just have a discussion about this?” He asked, running his fingers through my hair.
“It doesn’t matter.” I said calmly, “I don’t care. Yes, to answer your question we did just ‘discuss’ that. It doesn’t matter to me though; I just want to go home. I don’t care what you want me to do.” I paused, “And I don’t belong to you.” I sighed, “I do not like pain, I do not enjoy punishment, but I can’t just sit idly by and let you do this.”
“You have not felt true pain Aki but I can see to it that you do. You will do as I say if you desire to avoid punishment.” He sounded so sure of himself, sure that I would relent and if I didn’t he would see to it that I was suitably punished for my actions.
“I do not desire to be harmed.” I said softly, “Please, please just let me go home.”
He closed his eyes for a moment and I felt his fingers tighten on my hair, “Do not test me Aki. Make your choice. You were made for me and I will not allow you to continue this foolishness.”
“What do you mean by that?” I asked, “You said it earlier as well.”
“Exactly what it sounds like. The only reason you are alive today is because the fates made you for me. I have a question for you Aki and I want you to answer it honestly. When I held you earlier, what did you feel?”
I bowed my head but he pulled it back up, forcing me to look at him, “It felt right.” I whispered, I didn’t want to answer him but he was hurting me.
“What else?” He demanded.
“Complete.” I said, even quieter then the first time.
A smug smile spread across his face, “Just as I thought. Deep inside you know what I say is true. I suggest that you behave, am I understood?”
I nodded, “Yes, I understand.” I whispered.
“Are you going to continue this foolish resistance?”
I tried to bow my head again but he held me fast, “No.” I whispered, “I don’t want to be hurt.”
“Good.” He released my hair, “Then lay down.” Slowly I complied, “Good, now then, let’s see if you’ll actually do something without resistance.”
I looked up at him, “What?”
He bent down and took my face in his hands. Gently he drew me up to my hands and knees. Without a word he tenderly pressed his lips to mine. I didn’t pull away, instead I sank against him. Kisses were nice, I liked kisses. Without a second thought I wrapped my arms around him and pulled him closer, pressing my lips harder against his. I felt him smile and his hands trailed down my face to pull me close. I felt bonded to him by the touch of our lips and I wanted more. When his tongue traced my lips I opened my mouth to him. Something inside me wanted that tender invasion while another part was screaming in rage.
‘It isn’t right!’ That little voice told me, ‘He raped you and now you’re kissing him? What’s wrong with you?’
‘So good, this is how you want it, isn’t it? He makes you feel good, makes you feel whole. Fills that void in your life. Just give in to him and he’ll take care of you. You won’t have to worry about anything and in return all you’re giving up is a little bit of freedom, what’s so bad about that?’
‘No, make him stop. It’s your life; no one has the right to take that from you! Don’t give in to him; don’t let him take you like this. Stop him before he rapes you again, before he breaks you.’
I was torn between them and I think Yumi could tell because he gently pulled away and stroked my head, “Lay back down and think.” He whispered in my ear before releasing me. Reluctantly, I let him go and curled against his feet. The inner struggle continued, two parts going back and forth. One saying that it was wrong; the other saying it was right, “I’ll give you time as long as you don’t fight me.”
“What is that?” Someone said from behind me.
I grabbed onto Yumi’s leg and curled against him, “My pet.” Yumi replied calmly, “What do you want Toya?”
“I heard that you acquired something exquisitely beautiful, I had to see if it was true.”
“Aki, sit up so he can see you.” Yumi ordered, nudging me with his foot.
Without a word I complied, sitting up and leaning against his leg. The man before me looked a lot like Soma. He had the same wings and tail but his black hair was cut short. He crossed his arms over his chest.
“You damn purebloods and your perfect little pets.” He growled, “It isn’t fair!”
“Toya, life isn’t fair. This one was given to me by the fates; do not presume to question their choice. I suggest that you leave, I’m sure your pureblood master is looking for you.” Yumi’s voice was low and dangerous as he spoke, “Half-breeds like you who do not know their place are a menace to society. At least your brother is intelligent enough that he knows his limits.”
“Leave Soma out of this! You brainwashed him! Bent him to your will!” Toya shouted.
Yumi’s eyes narrowed, “You are wrong Toya, now leave.” He said, brushing a hand through my hair.
Toya’s eyes narrowed, he turned and walked away, his tail flicking angrily. I leaned my head against his leg, I really wanted another kiss, even though that little voice in the back of my head was telling me no I wanted it. His fingers absently trailed through my hair. I tipped my head up, looking into his face.
“Yumi.” I whispered. He looked down at me, “Can I have a kiss?” I asked, so softly I barely heard myself.
Gently he grasped my chin and softly kissed me. It was tender and soft. I closed my eyes and when he pulled away I felt his thumb trail over my bottom lip, “Sweet Aki.” He whispered, “That’s a good boy. I’m pleased.”
“What did he mean by pureblood?” I asked softly, laying my head against his knee.
“I’m pureblood, Soma and Toya are half-breeds. Ran is close to being a pureblood but isn’t. You can tell by his eyes. Half-breeds have very obvious signs of their demonic heritage while purebloods have no outward sign. Instead of having apparent signs, purebloods have an alternate form.” He paused, “Ran has an alternate form as well but it isn’t as powerful.”
I closed my eyes, “I see.” I whispered, suddenly I wanted another kiss.
What was wrong with me? I tipped my head up and pleaded with my eyes. Drawing me up, he kissed me deeply, his tongue diving into my mouth. When he pulled away he kissed down my jaw to lay a loving, wet kiss on my throat. His hands wrapped around my back and he pulled me up to straddle his lap. His lips brushed against my clavicle and I threw my head back. As he continued to lay hot kisses across my shoulders I felt myself grow hard. Squeezing my eyes shut, I laid my head on his shoulder. Seeing my reaction he gently moved me off his lap and back onto the floor.
“I told you that I would give you time and you haven’t been fighting me. I’ll let you think. I’m not going to force you for awhile.”
I closed my eyes and laid down, “Thanks.” I whispered.
He nodded, “I would rather have my pet be willing.”
I was silent for a time; I had nothing to say to him. It made me happy that he was being kind enough to give me this, to let me think things through. Even though I knew that he wouldn’t let me go even if I decided I didn’t want this. A large part of me did want this though, wanted him to touch me, make me feel complete. For the longest time I hadn’t felt whole and now that I was with him I did. The tiny voice of resistance began to grow quiet, fade away into the background.
Finally I spoke, “Yumi, will you hold me for awhile?” I asked softly.
Without a word he sat down on the floor and pulled me close. His fingers brushed gently through my hair and I closed my eyes, leaning against him, “This is different.” He whispered, “You’re not resisting, actually asking me to touch you. What brought on this change?”
“I feel whole now.” I whispered, “I don’t want to lose this.”
He kissed my forehead, “You won’t, but mind you, pets are for their master’s use. I may decide to chain you up again and torment you for no reason other then desiring to.” I pressed closer against him. Gently he pressed my head against his chest and stroked my hair, “That’s a good boy. I believe you have learned this lesson.”