the barn

[raiju]

It was late at night and the slave guards where walking around in their marked area. Ouside of the barn the moon lit the sky for it was full on this night. If one was able to walk out side they would be able to see the stars high above, and the moon illuminating the earth below. But for the slaves they where unable tosee this wonder as they where alllocked in their cages. All but a very few where not locked up. The reason being was for good behavior, if a slave did as they where asked and never argued they would not be restrained. The guards did notmind if they tried to escape they would just beat them and lock em up.

Raiju was one of the lucky slaves. He was permitted to walk around and be almost free. sitting at the edge of the barn hidding by the shadows he looks around. He watched as a few of the other slaves walked around and talked with one another. He though was not a big fan of people and talking. So he sat by him self keeping from all the others. In his mouth he had a piece of hay that he chewed on. His eyes where the only things to be seen of him since right now they where switching from neonblue to a neon purple.

[Ashley-Raine Wolfe]

It had been such a peaceful day - the ex-princess had enjoyed her short lived freedom, frolicking in the forest ... Okay, so maybe not frolicking, but she had been free, for maybe three weeks in the least. Now, however, she was once again in the arms of one of those overly tall brutes, who worked as the guards at the slave stand. She'd never been to Umina before though; she'd been elsewhere, in another slave city, being auctioned off to the highest bidder, anyone who could afford to buy a princess ...

Or rather anyone who could handle her, and her ferocity.

The beautiful female was practically being dragged along the floor as she fought to get free. Across her face, a metal muzzle was secured, which was basically a round ball which fit into the female's mouth, and was secured around her head by metal and leather straps which were attached to the sides of the ball, and fastened at the back of her head. This was to stop the wolf demon from biting people - the guard that currently held her, already had a rather large, and painful looking wound on his lower arm, and his disgruntled expression showed just how peeved he was at the current moment.

They strode through the city, the princess kicking and fighting, but her dainty frame prevented her from forcing the guard to let her go. Though she never stopped trying. It was only when they reached the barn like building filled with cages, that she realised that there was no way she was getting out of this. She was once again going to be sold to some snobby noble, and once again would be given back once they realised just how troublesome she could be. Ash was not the obedient type, and she was also very stubborn. She hardly ever did as she was told.

With the slammng of metal bars, she was thrown into a rather smallish cage, one that wasn't big enough to stand in, but she could lay down if she wanted. The girl immediately turned to run out, by the door was slammed in her face, and she placed her pale hands on the bars, gripping at them, and a low growl resounded from her muzzled mouth. She glared as the guard simply locked the door, and retreated back to his post, leaving her there in a fluster, because she hated being in small spaces.

And this was definately a small space.

[raiju]

He simply watched as the girl was dragged into the barn. She looked so violent. Standing up from where he was he started to walk over to the guard and the girls cage. His eyes where now a crimson red almost glowing. The one thing he did not like was people who did not treat girls with respect. Walking up behind the guard he bore a fanged smile from behind him. Looking at the girl he showed no sign of any emotion but was not to happy looking as well.

Only and instant later the guard fell to the floor with what looked to be small slices all over his body like wire snapped all around him and cut him to shreds. Looking down at the guard Raiju gave a snug smile then looked back towards the girl in the cage. He wondered i he should just leave her their or maybe at least cut the mouth piece off for her. He did make the decision and he hoped it would be a good one. "Before i cut the muzzle from your mouth i will warn you to be silent or ill kill you." Right after he spoke a thin wire like object sliced through the muzzles straps. Letting the muzzle fall to the cages floor. Turning around he starts to walk away his ears perked up as he herd a few guards walking towards him, but he paid them no mind.

[Ashley-Raine Wolfe]

((Just a quick note - the next time, could you not control what happens to characters that I use? Or anyone elses really - I should be more clear in the rules, but since I was controlling that particular guard, he was a temp character. Just wanted to let you know but don't worry about it for now ^^ ))

The female was indeed rather violent. She didn't used to be, but this whole slavery thing had changed her. Well, she had been different before aswell, having witnessed the murder of her entire family ... That had been rather harsh on her. Plus she had been half blinded aswell. Her right eye was completely devoid of all sight, and overall it dodged her senses up, though she got on remarkably well, considering that fact. The worst thing about it was that it always reminded her of what happened to her family. She really missed them especially her twin brother, Akito.

The blue haired female watched as the other slave went about his business, discarding of the guard. She wasn't about to thank him, because she hadn't asked for his help, plus she kind of wished that she'd been the one to be able to hurt the man. In fact, she was a little annoyed that the male had done what he had. She didn't take too well to getting help, or asking for it. She was stubborn and liked to do things herself, so reacieving such help wasn't exactly something she was used to.

The muzzle was gone not long after, and the female growled immediately as it was gone. She didn't take too well to being threatened, especially when she'd done nothing to deserve it. So ofcourse she wasn't going to keep silent. "I would thank you, but since you basically just threatened to kill me should I speak, I don't think I will." She informed the retreating male. She had a voice like silk, yet it was also rather threatening as well ... Sort of like a stuck up noble, but she was only being defensive.

[raiju]

(Sorry Ash i should have remembered that lol.)

"Aww i am sorry princess i should have not been so harsh... But really it was not meant to sound as harsh as it did but more to get the point across." Even though Raiju was emotionless most of the time he did try to be kind to girls. Though sometimes how he showed it was not always the best he did mean it in a protective way. Right before the guards who where comming his way got near them he pointed towards the girls cage. And smiled. "I am sorry for the loss of your man but i do have to say he was trying to subdue her. And im sure you do not wish for damaged merchandise? so i ended it. " One of the guards walked over as the other one looked down at Raiju and nodded his head. "Good job. She is a expensive one so having her damaged would possibly de-pleat her value."

Raiju nodded to the guard then turned on his heals and made his way back towards the girls cage. The guards where taking the other guards body away. Kneeling down next to her cage he gives her a smile. "I am really sorry for sounding so cold before...I am not the best with my words. If their is anything you need Ma Lady please let me know." His eyes shifted colours quickly to multiple different colours. And soon he sat down fully besides her cage. He tried to keep his eyes one solid colour so not to scare her or make her stare at him, but that was not working to well.

[Ashley-Raine Wolfe]

((It's fine ^^ ))

Ash was inwardly surprised that the male knew she was a princess, but then she quickly told herself that the guards and slave traders had probably been boasting about having captured a member of the royal family. But she wasn't from any royal family ... She was the princess of all wolves, and if she ever escaped slavery and went back to her estate, and renewed the clan, she would technically be queen. However, in the predictament that she was in, she really didn't want to be remined of who she used to be, and what her life used to be like.

Being called princess, was not something she wanted.

The feral girl watched as the male slave spoke with another guard, and then her gaze followed the burly men and they carried their bloody comrade off. She had a thing for blood - liked the taste of it. However, when there was too much of it around, she often got nauseus, and really didn't like it. But her senses were great, and blood and other scents really helped her out a lot of the time. However, all she really wanted was to once again smell her mother's perfume, or her father's musky scent.

But they were dead, and she never would.

"I have a name." The wolf demon state blunty. She didn't even say what it was, for the little bits of information were already on a piece of plastic stuck on the front of her cage, informing readers of her name, age, abilities, and also her race. She really hated that. "And whatever ... Just ... Thanks for getting the muzzle off." And with that, she looked away, sighing. It was obvious that she wasn't very social, and her skills with people were little above 0. She just didn't know what to do.

[raiju]

"Fine Ashley of the wolfs i will use your name. For what my name is that is nothing you need to know. But you do need to know one thing. The better you act here the more rights you have. Like myself am a free slave in a sense i am permitted to wonder around this hell hole of a place. Granted i am locked up at bed time. As it seems you do not wish for my presence so i shall walk away know and leave you to your pitiful cage. "


Standing up he shuts his eyes and lets out a soft sigh. Lowering his head he looks down at her once more then turns around. Walking back towards his own cage he stops a few feet from her. And turns his head back towards her. "Im Raiju though not like you will care though. " He then continues to walk back towards his own cage. It was not to far from hers actually. But it was a bit bigger actually it was rather large. Once to his cage he steps in and looks over to her. Then a guard walks over to him. The guard walked into his cage and locked the shackles up around Raiju. Their where several chains that where locked to him. One for each arm and one for each leg then one around his waist and another around his neck. For how well behaved he was the guards knew about his temper and liked to keep him securely locked up just in case.

[Ashley-Raine Wolfe]

The female listened carefully as the man spoke, and slowly turned so that she could actually see him, versus staring at the back of her own cage. He was actually pretty cute, once she got a good look at him, but in her opinion, he was also very obnoxious in a way ... Kind in another. She wasn't really sure what to make of the guy. He didn't even seem to mind being a slave - or in the very least, he was behaving himself, which to her was ridiculous. Was he the type of slave that did everything his master wanted?

She snorted quietly and closed her eyes. She would never be like that. She was stubborn, and thick headed, and liked to do things her own way. She'd recently gone from the top of the food chain, right down to the bottom, where she was now, as a slave. She wanted to be bback at her castle, with her family. To do that, she'd have to turn back the hands of time ... But that was completely impossible, and she knew that. But it at least gave her hope, to think of the good times she used to have.

The male went back to his cage, and Ash remained staring over towards him. She really longed for something, company oerhaps, but was too stubborn to admit to it. She really just wanted to have someone near her, to hold her, and tell her everything was going to be okay. Really though, she just needed someone friendly to talk to. "... How long have you been here, Raiju?" She asked softly, trying desperately to make conversation. She didn't care that she was speaking over a few already sleeping slaves.

[raiju]

His body stayed upright as he stood in his cage. It was not so much as he did every thing he was asked, and enjoyed being what he was. But it was more then that, it was the only thing he knew. This style of life was all he knew. The chains on his body where heavy but he did not show a sign of weakness as he stood tall against them. He did not even show a sign of their pressure pulling him down, his body never once flinched. Finally the guard walked out and locked his door, and walked away.

Turning his head towards Ashley he gave her a blank stare for a few moment as he noticed she was looking at him. Then finally he smiled at her. He wanted to just leave this place and live how he used to in his old home but since his master was dead that could not happen. See his first master was like his father, even though he treated Raiju wrong at times he did teach him alot.

Once he herd her voice his face lifted and a smile formed once again. He looked at her and for once his eyes where a bright gold colour showing he was actually happy. "I have been here for a few years now, been a slave since i was a very small child. I do not understand anything outside of being what i am. So i just do what i must. How about you ? Never mind actually i can figure that out myself... But how did they capture you?"

[Ashley-Raine Wolfe]

The female felt very much alone. She couldn't help but remember how things used to be her, before her world was brought down on her. She really missed her family, and her castle, and how everyone used to love her, and treat her with respect. Now she was a slave, and her life was just completely crap. She couldn't do what she wanted, she was wearing a collar and leash (which made her feel like a dog) and overall, she just wasn't happy. The girl wanted to go back to how things used to be.

But she knew she couldn't.

As the male replied to her question, she watched him carefully, scrutinisingh im with her half blind gaze. All she really wanted was to have some company, so him atleast talking to her, well, it made her feel like she wasn't alone. She knew she wasn't the only one in such a predictament, but it was still hard to come to terms with. Unlike the male, she was not born into slavery, so she knew of other things. Things that were good, and just, and now she was here ... And she felt lost.

"... I really don't remember. I think I' just been in a fight, and wandering. And they caught me, when I was already weakened." She answered. Ash was ofcourse leaving out a lot of details, like how her clan was murdered by the family's friend, but then, hardly anyone knew of what really happened, and the wolf demon did not feel like sharing. In a way, she wanted to keep it all very secret, like it was somwthing only she could know, and hold it dear, and close to her heart. It was a rather morbid thing, but seeing her family die, was the last time she saw them. And the memories were still fresh in her mind.

[raiju]

As he moved just slightly the chains that kept him in place tightened around his body. He was one of the only Slaves that had this set up. It was due to what he could do. It also did not help that his powers where rendered by his lack of movement. He searched the area around him as his eyes where able to see even in the blackest of all places. But right now they where glowing with a red swirling motion in each one.

"Ashley... What is it like?I meen to be free?"

He felt a bit odd asking such a question. But he did wonder. Since he never knew he could not imagine it but he could atleast now find out from anothers point of view.

[Ashley-Raine Wolfe]

What was it like to be free? Well, it was wonderful! Though in a way, the female wished she' never been free, then atleast she would have no idea how hreat it was, and maybe she could make the most of being in slavery. I mean, you didn't have to pay rent, and buy food, and things lke that ... The noble who bought you usually supplied all those things, even if it was simply scraps off the table, and hand-me-down clothes ... But the female knew better than all of that, and she really wished that she wasn't where she was.

"It's ... The best thing that can happen to a person." She answered, quietly, but loud enough so that the male would be able to hear her. She kind of envied him in a way. He was a slave, sure, like her, but he was well behaved, and had no idea what the outside world was like, so of course, he didn't miss it. Perhaps he wanted to see it, but in Ash's mind, it was best that he never got a taste of it, lest he be captured again, and taken into slavery. It would be like smelling cake, and not being able to eat it.

She sighed quietly and leant against the cage, shifting so that the chains that bound her, mae clanking noises on the stone floor. "You can do what you like, and if you don't agree with an order, you don't have to do it. There's decent food, and beds and people treat you like an equal ..." She explained, trailing off quietly. "But there's also a war going on, and there's people dying everywhere ... But it's still better than being a slave. I can assure you of that."

[raiju]

The foot steps of A guard catches his attention as his ears perk up. His eyes instantly go pure red as he spots the guard. The burly man was dragging yet another small girl into the confines of this hell hole. From deep in his chest a growl like noise forms and rises from within him till it made its self herd. As he moved forwards the chains tightened and chocked him a bit but still he pulled verse them. The girl the guard held now was no more then a child and yet her blood filled the air around her. His eyes could see her perfectly, every scratch cut and bruise. His breathing grew heavy as the chains grew tighter around his throat. This made it rather hard to breath or even make a sound at all.

Soon the guard threw the girl into a actual cell where she could not be herd nor seen. And Raiju soon calmed down. Falling back he sits down and shuts his eyes. "What they do to them is not right...They are mere small girls and defenceless. Even for the cost of my own life i would do my all to even protect one from their cruel way..."