Chapter 4
Aki: The Escape
His arms, his touch, my world was reduced to that. He gave me blood for meals, his blood, Soma’s blood, Ran’s blood; whoever’s blood was available at the time. I discovered that he had a lot of influence in this world. People listened to him, did as he ordered. There were few people I had seen that were like him and even fewer that he listened to. I had learned quickly to pay attention to him and not ignore even the smallest command. Every time he spoke it had the potential to be an order. I had been doing well, paying attention to him, doing as ordered. He seemed pleased with my performance. But inside I continued to resist. I was still looking for a way to escape and when he left me on my own for a little while I quickly made friends with other pets.
I was sitting outside speaking with two of my new friends. We did this whenever we could. Yumi had been giving me a more liberties and allowed me to go outside every now and then. For some reason I had lost a couple friends over the past few days and I didn’t know why. I wasn’t sure what I had done; they just up and left without an explanation. They wouldn’t talk to me any more and avoided me at all costs.
It was a beautiful day. The sun was high in the sky and I was enjoying the solid ground beneath my hands. It wasn’t like being cooped up inside, there was actually life out here and no pain.
“We’ve been talking for weeks and you still haven’t told us who your master is.” Shio said with a smile.
He was different from other pets, had solid black eyes like Ran and Soma but he seemed more human then them. Then there was Atsuko, she came from a previously wealthy family but was sold to pay off some old gambling debts. Both of them had been in this realm for years and both of them wore simple leather collars with metal tags that had their names on them. I felt a little out of place. Also, neither of them were vampires like me.
I closed my eyes for a moment, “His name’s Yumi.”
They were silent at the sound of his name; neither of them uttered a word. I bowed my head. Finally Shio spoke, “I had a feeling that you had a pureblood master from that collar but I didn’t think it would be Yumi.” He whispered.
“The minute we had any indication that you belonged to a pureblood we should have left you alone. You aren’t supposed to associate with us.” Atsuko said softly, she sounded almost sad.
I scowled, “I don’t understand, what do you mean?” I asked, looking up at them.
They exchanged worried glances before Shio answered me, “We belong to half-breeds and as such we are ‘undesirables’. I don’t want to see you get into trouble because you’re associating with us. If Yumi were to find out he’d have your hide.”
I still didn’t understand, “Huh?”
Atsuko sighed, “Half-breeds and purebloods are very different. Half-breeds are seen as inferior and to tell you the truth they behave like it as well. Every half-breed you see belongs to a pureblood and the exceptional ones are allowed to keep pets, if their master allows it.” Atsuko explained, “We belong to half-breeds, it’s pretty obvious just by looking at our collars. We aren’t treated the same as you and the only way that’s going to change is if a pureblood decides he or she wants one of us as a pet. As it stands right now we are not supposed to speak with pureblood pets and they aren’t supposed to associate with us. I can see that your master didn’t tell you the rules.”
“I don’t think he expected me to associate with anyone, I usually keep to myself.” I whispered, “Either that or I’m with him. He said that I was made for him.”
Shio’s eyes grew wide, “Great, not only are you a pureblood’s pet but you were made by the fates.” Atsuko looked confused, “I’ll explain it to you later.” He said, looking over at her.
“I have to go.” She said, getting to her feet and walking away.
I looked at Shio, wondering if he would leave as well, “Hey, I won’t leave you.”
I sighed in relief, “I have a question.” I said, looking down at the ground and painting a design in the dirt. He waited patiently, “Can you tell me a way out?”
“I escaped once. You have a soul jewel though, don’t you?” I nodded, “That makes things a little more difficult. There are only two ways to remove it, one is for your master to do so and the other is to rip it off.” I cringed, “Exactly. I can show you an exit but I’m not going to remove the soul jewel for you. If you really want it gone you’ll have to do that yourself. I do have one word of warning though, you won’t stay free long. Especially you. Being that you’re fate made and belong to a pureblood you’re going to be captured and brought back very quickly. I can’t tell you what will happen when you are brought back. I think he’ll put a new soul jewel on you, one that you most likely won’t be able to touch without his say-so, and I’m sure you’ll be punished.”
“Please, please show me a way out. Even though something inside me wants to stay I can’t.”
He nodded, “Alright, I’ll show you.” He said, getting to his feet, “Come on.”
I got up and started walking after him when I heard Yumi’s voice, “Aki, come!”
I turned my head to look, “Shio, this will have to wait until next time.” I whispered.
“Alright.” He replied.
I walked over to where Yumi stood, his arms crossed over his chest, “And who were you speaking with?” He asked as I dropped to my hands and knees beside him.
“Another pet.” I replied quickly, looking up at him.
“And his name?”
“Shio.” I knew that if I lied to him he would know and I wouldn’t be very happy about it.
“You will not speak with him again, am I understood?” He stated firmly.
“But why?” I said in protest.
His eyes narrowed, “I see that you need to be taught a lesson. Perhaps I didn’t make myself clear last time.” He stated, “Now come.” He demanded.
I swallowed hard and followed after. He took me to that room; I hadn’t been there for a while, having behaved myself quite well. Grabbing my arms he removed the black and silver bands that matched my collar and put on the leather ones that went up the backs of my hands. I didn’t struggle, it would just hurt more. My wrists were attached to separate ends of a metal bar and my ankles were given the same treatment. The bar my wrists were attached to was hooked to the ceiling and my feet, to the floor. I hung there, waiting for my punishment.
“You do not question me Aki. You should have learned that by now.” As he spoke I heard snaps being undone and knew what that meant.
I closed my eyes, “I’m sorry.” I whispered.
“Now you’re sorry.” He sneered, “Well that’s not good enough. You need to be taught a lesson.”
I felt something hard and unyielding press against my opening. I took a deep breath and he shoved it in, hard and fast. My eyes snapped open and I felt blood. He meant to tear me this time. I whimpered softly and he redid the snaps.
“It hurts.” I cried softly, my pants kept it firmly in place.
Gently he stroked my face, “Exactly. Do not question me again.” He stated firmly, “Now, you will not see Shio again, am I understood?”
“Yes.” I whimpered, “I understand.”
“You’re going to remain like this for awhile as well.” His hands ran down my sides, “You’re skin is soft my sweet Aki. The fates did a wonderful job. I have never been more pleased.” As he spoke he embraced me, wrapping his arms around me from behind. One hand rested on my shoulder and the other on my waist. He laid a soft kiss on my throat, “You have been doing so well up until now Aki. I do not want you socializing with them. It is a matter of principle. Shio belongs to Soma and I do like the boy, but it is frowned upon. I might take it upon myself to arrange for you to spend some time with him but it will not be in public.”
“I understand.” I shuddered slightly.
He rocked me back and forth slightly, “Good. Now behave. I will be back in awhile, you need to stay like this for a time.” His hands trailed down my back and his touch ceased.
I was hard when he left. Squirming in my bonds I closed my eyes. This was so uncomfortable and my ass hurt. My pants felt too tight and moving didn’t help. Finally I just hung limp in my bonds. It wasn’t doing me any good. When Yumi came back he had something in his hand. I looked over at him, waiting to see what he had. Without a word he undid the zipper on my pants, freeing my erection. I sighed in relief, that felt a hell of a lot better, or at least it did until he slipped something around my erection. I wiggled uncomfortably and looked down. Of course the ring matched my collar.
“Beautiful.” He whispered, “Absolutely beautiful.” He ran his fingers along my length.
I whimpered softly, “Yumi.” I whined, “Please.” I sobbed.
“You don’t like my gift?” He asked, stroking me slowly. I closed my eyes and panting heavily, “Answer me Aki.” He said as I began to rock my hips into his hand.
“Please let me come.” I sobbed.
“You haven’t answered me yet.” He brushed his thumb against the soul jewel and a choked cry escaped my lips.
“No, I don’t like it.”
“Well, that’s just too bad.” Yumi said, kissing me softly, “You’ll just have to get used to it. Don’t worry, I’ll let you come when I’m ready.” He said, zipping my pants back up.
I whimpered as he began to remove my bonds. When he was finished he removed the bindings around my wrists and returned the metal ones to their place, “Please Yumi.” I whimpered, “It hurts.”
He chuckled softly and pulled me close, “Hush. No complaining.” Gently he stroked my back, “There, that’s better.”
I pushed away and quickly undid my pants, “No.” I cried softly as I tried to remove the ring. I couldn’t. He sat there and watched, “Get it off!” Easily he grabbed my arms and pulled them away, “Please! It hurts!” I cried.
He trapped my arms behind me and gently ran his hands down my chest, my sides, “Be still.” His hands nimbly finished freeing my erection. I breathed heavily and he gently removed the ring. Without a word he began to stroke, “You need to do as you are told.” He stated as he sped up, “You exist for one reason, you are alive for one reason. The fates created you for my use. Perhaps I should have gotten you sooner, perhaps I should have taken you when you were a child, but that isn’t done. No matter what someone wants to do it isn’t always done.” He spoke as he gave me pleasure, drilling his words into my mind, “You will follow my commands, you will behave yourself, and if you don’t you will suffer for it.”
I let out cry after cry of pleasure before arching up and coming. I lay limp in his arms, closing my eyes and curling against him. He chuckled softly and stroked my head. I clung to him tightly. This made me want to go home even more and I would find a way to do so. Next time Yumi let me out I was going to find Shio and get him to show me a way out. For two days he kept me inside and finally, on the third day, he let me go outside. I found Shio quickly; he was creating a design with rocks, but there was something different, his arms were bandaged from elbow to wrist.
“Shio!” I said, walking over to him.
He looked up at me, “Aki, hope he didn’t punish you too much.” He laughed.
“I lived, you ready to show me the way out?” I asked, taking a deep breath in preparation for ripping the soul jewel out.
“Alright, come on.” He said, destroying the design and getting to his feet. He led me through a set of gardens. He took me to a statue, “Here’s your way out.” He said, pointing to it, “Push it out of the way and away you go. Just make sure you remove the soul jewel first.”
I nodded and unzipped my pants. Taking a deep breath, I grabbed the jewel. Shio looked away and I pulled, biting my lip to stifle the scream. Carefully I re-zipped my pants and tossed the jewel over my shoulder.
“Thanks Shio.” I said with a weak smile before pushing the statue out of the way.
“Good luck Aki.” He replied as I jumped down the hole that was revealed.
I was falling and then there was darkness. What made me awaken was the sound of voices, “Look at that shit. Think of how much that would be worth.”
I knew I was back home just by the way they were speaking. Slowly I opened my eyes. Without a word I sat up, ignoring the sounds of alarm that came from the people around me.
I knew that part of the reason had to be my eyes; they were quite unusual, “Go.” I growled, getting to my feet.
My body throbbed and I felt dizzy but I wouldn’t let anyone see a sign of weakness. Carefully I got to my feet, watching as they scampered off. I had to find something to get the collar off with, that and the braces on my wrists. Of course it wouldn’t be a good idea to go home, that would just get me in trouble, I had to go somewhere they didn’t really care where I had been. I felt so out of place, looked it as well. I had never seen anyone walking around dressed the way I was and I was sure that I never would. It was getting late and I was getting tired, I had to find someplace to sleep for the night. I had grown so accustomed to curling up beside Yumi, being wrapped in his arms, that it was probably going to be difficult to sleep. With a sigh I began to look for a secluded space. I had no money so I couldn’t stay in a hotel and I couldn’t go home, not that I really knew where I was to get home in the first place. I settled upon a deserted bridge. Curling up underneath, I closed my eyes and wished for sleep. When I finally sank into the bliss of darkness it was not restful. Nightmares haunted me, nightmares like the ones I had before Ran had come for me. I awoke with a scream. My body was covered in a cold sweat and I was panting heavily.
“Oh god, oh god, oh god.” I said, over and over again, burying my face in my hands.
I sat like that for an hour before realizing that I couldn’t stay here, I had to keep going. If what Shio said was right, they would come for me. As long as I continued on they couldn’t catch me, or at least I hoped they couldn’t. Slowly I got to my feet, intent on finding some way to remove the collar and bands or to at the very least cover them up until I could dispose of them. Stumbling out from under the bridge I continued on. It wasn’t until nightfall that I stopped again. I was getting hungry, Yumi had kept me well fed, I hadn’t experienced hunger except that first time. This time I didn’t intend on sleeping, I didn’t want to dream again. I sat beneath a tree and closed my eyes to rest. I was off in my own thoughts when I felt my wrists pulled behind my back and a gag forced into my mouth. My eyes snapped open and I struggled against my captors. It wasn’t who I thought it’d be. It wasn’t Ran, Soma, or even Yumi. They were human and there were four of them.
“He wouldn’t be out dressed like that if he didn’t want some.” One of them said with a sneer.
He was a bleach blonde with a pierced eyebrow and deep brown eyes. His hand trailed over my face and I jerked away, trying to spit out the foul tasting rag they had used for a gag. He grabbed my chin.
“Hey, pretty boy, I wouldn’t fight him if I were you.” Another laughed, running a hand through his light brown hair.
I shook my head and they laughed. One of them, another brunette, pulled my pants down, causing me to whimper in protest. I was afraid. I was afraid of what they would do, what they had planned.
“Such a pretty little bitch, even has a collar.” The bleach blonde said, looking at the tag, “Aki.” He paused, “Is that your name?” I looked away, “I asked you a question.” He growled, forcing me to look at him. My eyes narrowed in contempt, “I’ll take that as a yes.”
The final one, a red head, jerked my arms back and the gag muffled a startled yelp of pain, “Don’t fight us.” He hissed, running his tongue up my ear.
The brunette who pulled my pants down began to run his hand up and down my cock and I struggled harder, kicking out at them. I felt violated; this was sick, sicker then what Yumi did. At least with him I felt complete. Why did I leave? The blonde took my nipple rings and twisted, tears sprung to my eyes and I whimpered.
“I suggest you remove your hands from him.” It was Ran, I had never been happier to hear his voice.
The two who were tormenting me looking over their shoulders to see Ran standing there, arms crossed, the hood of his cloak thrown back, and a decidedly pissed off look on his face. He did not appear to be amused by what they were doing and they didn’t seem to gather that he wasn’t one to be messed with.
“Who the hell are you?” The first brunette said, getting to his feet, “I’d run along, sissy boy, unless you wanna get fucked up.” He growled.
Ran sighed and stepped forward, “If you do not remove your hands then I will remove them for you and I may get a little carried away and sever them completely.” He said calmly, “I’m giving you a chance to leave alive.” I let out a muffled scream as the second brunette squeezed. Ran acted quickly, throwing the brunette out of his way before grabbing the one who had hurt me, “You do not hurt the master’s pet.” He growled, “How would you like it if I did that to you?” He asked, reaching down and grabbing the man’s crotch.
Without a second thought he squeezed brutally. The man screamed and the blonde immediately pulled away from me, scrambling back. When Ran was satisfied with the amount of pain caused he threw the man aside and looked at the one holding me. No words were uttered, none needed to be, I was released and immediately flew into Ran’s arms. I was crying softly as he gently removed the gag. I clutched his cloak tightly, burying my face into the soft folds of silk, and taking handfuls of it, not wanting to let go for fear that he would be gone.
“I am so happy to see you.” I sobbed, “I’ll never leave again, I swear I won’t. Please Ran, please take me home.” I wailed.
Gently he took me in his arms and picked me up before walking away. I didn’t see where he took me, I was too busy clinging to him and crying. I finally looked away when I felt a hand running through my hair. I looked up, face red with crying, to see Yumi standing there. A fresh sob escaped my lips but all he did was gently pull my pants back up and close them before taking me from Ran’s arms. I huddled against him as he carried me, sobbing hysterically at the thought of punishment after what I had just been through.
“I’ll never leave again.” I wailed, “I feel sick.”
“Hush Aki.” He whispered, laying me on a bed. I looked around and realized we were in a hotel, we weren’t back home, “Nothing’s going to happen to you.” He ran his fingers tenderly through my hair, “It’s alright.” He sat down beside me.
Immediately I wrapped my arms around his waist, “Please Yumi, please hold me, please don’t ever stop touching me.” I cried, “I don’t want anything else, I want you to drive away that memory, that pain. Please.”
“Hush.” His voice was so soothing as he stroked down my back, “Everything will be alright. I believe that they’ve punished you for me so I will not.” As he spoke he gently removed my clothing, “Let’s get this off you. We’re going to be staying here for a while. I was planning to come here before you left.” He whispered, “I still have some business to take care of and we will be staying for two days.” I whimpered softly and closed my eyes. Soon I was asleep. The scene replayed in my dream. Gentle shaking pulled me out of the dream and I clung to Yumi, “What is it?” He asked softly, pulling me into his lap and stroking my hair.
“I saw it.” I cried softly.
“Hush.” He whispered, “It’s alright, I will see to it that they will never hurt you again, that no one will.” His words were soothing and in no way empty, “I have already taken care of one of them.” He whispered, “The redhead.”
I closed my eyes; something inside me was happy that he had done something to them, “Why?” I asked softly.
“No one harms what is mine.” He replied, just as quietly.
“Is that all? Is that the only reason why?” I thought there would be more to it.
His fingers trailed gently through my hair, “You are mine Aki, I care about you and don’t want you harmed. Those who hurt you must suffer for it.”
I let my fingers trail absently through his hair, “How do you really feel about me?” I asked, feeling the strands flow over my fingers, “I need to know.”
Taking my face in his hands, he pulled me up so that he could look into my eyes, “Aki, it has only been a couple of weeks but I can honestly say that I care very deeply about you. We are bonded together, you were created for me, and I believe that once I have come to discover all your little quirks and nuances I will love you with all my heart.” He paused, “It takes a long time for demons to fall in love but when it happens it is for eternity.” He explained, “All it takes is time and we have plenty of it.” He released my face and I curled back into his lap.
“Master.” Ran said, walking into the room, “Here.” I heard the sound of a body being thrown to the floor before Yumi.
Slowly I opened my eyes and looked down to see who was there. It was the first brunette, the one who had stood guard, not the one who had hurt me. I shrunk back. Even though he hadn’t laid a hand on me he was a part of it.
“Thank you Ran.” Yumi said, moving me out of his lap and covering me up with a blanket. The man was bound and gagged, he looked widely around and when he saw me his eyes grew wide. Ran bowed slightly and sat beside me, his presence was a comfort, “You should have left him alone.” Yumi stated, getting to his feet and walking over to the struggling man, “I do not take kindly to my pet being harmed.” As he spoke he pushed the man onto his back, “Now you have a choice to make. Tell me where your other companions are or I will do something you may not enjoy.” He stated, looking him over, “So, do you want to tell me where they are?” He nodded, “Very well then, I shall remove the gag and if you scream I will be sure that you never speak again, am I understood?”
He nodded and Yumi removed the gag. I squeezed my eyes shut and rolled away, ignoring what he said. I didn’t care what he spoke; I didn’t want to see him or the others. I felt Ran get to his feet; he was obviously going to get the others who had hurt me. I pulled the blanket tight as I felt tears spring to my eyes. Yumi curled beside me, pressing his body against my back, forming against me. He was whispering something in my ear, something I didn’t understand.
“What are you speaking?” I enjoyed the way it sounded, filled with melodic tones.
“It’s our language.” He replied, brushing my hair out of my face, “Just relax and listen, you’ll understand.”
He began speaking again and I listened intently. It wasn’t long before I understood, “…alright, it will all be alright.” He whispered in those sweet melodic tones, “I will see to it that no one will harm you ever again. I take care of what is mine.”
I fell asleep to those words, to those sweet sounds. I didn’t even dream, nothing disturbed me that night until I heard the soft sound of crying. I woke up and looked over the edge of the bed to see the bleach blonde lying there. His chest was covered in blood and as I looked closer at him I discovered why. His nipples had been split open. He looked up at me, pleading with me to be released.
“No.” I whispered, “No, you hurt me, you deserve this.” I growled, “If you had just left me alone you wouldn’t have gotten involved.”
Suddenly I felt bloody fingers rest against my lips. Without a thought I flicked my tongue out and lapped the blood away, sucking on his fingers. It was odd doing this but I needed the blood and it tasted sweet.
“Good, that’s right.” He whispered, running the fingers of his free hand through my hair, “I’ll have you trained yet.” Once I had cleaned his hand I rubbed my cheek against his palm in an unmistakable plea for more, “Would you like to take him? The one who hurt you? You’ve already had a small taste of his blood, do you want the rest?” I nodded, “Then take him, he’s tied up and gag, won’t give you too much trouble.”
Slowly I crawled out of bed and across the floor to the struggling blonde. Slowly I lowered my head to his injured nipples, sucking on them until they bleed. I didn’t have to feed from his throat and this would do just fine. He whimpered behind his gag as I bit down on one, trying to get the blood to flow faster. Yumi watched in rapt attention as I fed. When the man lay dead beneath me I pulled away and crawled back into bed beside Yumi.
“You are enjoyable to watch, perhaps I should have you do that more often.” He said, his fingers moving through my hair, “In his last moments he was enjoying that as well.”
I was beginning to wonder what he was going to do to the final one, the one who had hurt me the most out of the four. If he had damaged the blonde like that, imagine what he would do to the second brunette. I curled tightly against him, squeezing my eyes shut.
“Hush Aki, one more day and then we’re going home. Ran should be able to find the final one in that amount of time. Get some rest little pet, I have some things I need to do.” He said, getting up and covering me with the blankets, “Be my perfect pet and be good while I’m away.”
I nodded and went to sleep. Gentle arms picking me up and carrying me is what woke me up. I opened my eyes to see Yumi carrying me and the body of the brunette had joined the blonde, his manhood cut off. My leather outfit was also back on, he didn’t want to carry me around naked. I clung to him tightly, closing my eyes and relaxing in his grip.