Whoop whoop! New story! Inspired by Social Studies right before break :) because we were learning about slavery modern and past...it was really sad, but hey, it inspired something out of me! Enjoy! btw I won't be able to update too soon because I'm down and sick with a not too nice fever ^^ really sucks because I got it the day right after school let us all out. Grrrrr. Also, my throat is killing me. It might be because I tried singing screamo, or just because of the fever, but it still hurts lol. I'm a genius xD

Run, run, run! Amu, keep running! I panted, gasping for breaths, keeping my legs moving. Run! Ru- I suddenly found myself on my back, on the ground, with an ache on my shoulder. Suddenly, a dark shadow blocked the light of the setting sun from my body and I became frozen with fear. I slowly lifted my head up and saw the face of a blue haired boy. He was looking down at me, a curious look on his face. I probably looked like a deer in headlights.

"I'm sorry, are you okay?" he finally spoke. I nodded, quickly got up, and started to take off again for I didn't want to linger around. However, a large hand firmly held my wrist, pulling me back.

"Um, please, I'm sorry, but I have to go!" He didn't understand how important this was!

"Oh. Ok, I just..." he looked away.

"Amu! You bitch! Get back here!" I gasped and looked behind me as I heard HIS voice.

"N-No!" He was approaching fast and I knew that since I'd lost the lead, I wouldn't make it.

The boy beside me gave the approaching figure a look, then suddenly grabbed my hand and sprinted. I gasped at the sudden force and could barely pump my legs fast enough to keep up. We were moving fast, and the figure had faded away and disappeared from view already. I could barely see, my pink strands were blocking off my view. When we finally stopped, I saw we were downtown, in the streets busting full of people. People. No! Why'd he take me to people? No! They'd just take me back to my owner, I was sure!

"W-what? What'd you...why'd you-!" I stammered, panicking.

"Relax! He was a bad guy, right? He can't come in and take you in front of all these people." the blue haired boy smiled reassuringly.

"No, they'll take me back to him. And he'll do bad things to me again." I insisted. I trie to turn back but once again he grabbed me by the wrist.

"Chill, no one in this town is bad. I promise. You're obviously not from here so I guess you wouldn't know." Something about that gentle look in his eyes calmed me down. My adrenaline slowly faded. Noticing me calm down, he grinned. "My name's Ikuto. Nice to meet you!" He held out a hand.

I cautiously took his hand and shook it. "Amu... I'm Amu." I gave a shy smile.

"Well, Amu, bet you're hungry, huh?" I nodded. I can trust Ikuto, I told myself. He helped me escape the bad guy. A rustling noise brought my attention back to reality, and before I saw the biggest meal I've seen in weeks: Taiyaki. Chocolate flavored. My eyes lit up and I carefully took the fish pastry, eyeing as if it would disappear any second.

"Thanks..." I smiled. Happiness washed over the fear I was previously feeling. We walked down the streets together, with the safety of the crowd surrounding us.

"So Amu, why were you running?" I froze. Should I tell him? He was my only...friend. But if I told him would he talk to me still? Would he return me to my owner?

"I...uh..."

"Don't worry, I won't judge. Promise. " Ikuto put a reassuring hand on my shoulder. I stared at it. No one's done that to me since the capture.

"I'm a... Um... Slave. " I bowed my head meekly, ashamed and scared of what would happen.

"A slave? But that's illegal! And... What?" Ikuto raised a disbelieving eyebrow. That made me angry. He doesn't believe me?

"Guess I shouldn't have told you." I muttered, and started to pull up the back if my shirt. I heard sputters of protest but ignored it, and stopped pulling halfway. Turning around, scars that we're new and old became visible. "Believe me now?"

Ikuto stared wide eyed. I stared back steadily, but in reality I was scared. Finally, he gently pulled my shirt down and then gave me a hug. "I'll help free you."

I stared. Laughing in my face, I expected. Pulling me back to my owner, I expected. Just plain ditching me, I expected. Hugging me? I did not expect that.

Just then, a shout was heard. More and more angry yells of protest rose up around us, and I heard things like "Watch it!" and "What's wrong with you?" becoming louder until a figure reached us and ripped me from Ikuto's arms.

"Bitch. I told you to come back. You're mine. I own you. You can't go running off with no little boyfriend." I heard a whisper in my ear. My owner glowered at me. Then, when he faced Ikuto, his entire demeanor changed. He smiled, and the threatening look in his eyes turned to that of a kind middle-aged man. "I'm so grateful to you for helping my daughter. You see, her mind hasn't been quite right since the trauma involving the death of her mother. She keeps thinking she needs to escape her home." Ikuto gave him a doubtful look. He opened his mouth as if to say I already proved it to him what I was, but I shook my head quickly from behind. I didn't need more abuse than what would come. He sighed, nodded, and mouthed "I'll free you one day."

"Alright sir, take care now!" Ikuto pasted on a smile and turned to leave.

My owner glared at me, and dragged me all the way back. He beat me. Hard. Bruises and cuts covered my body. However, that event rekindled my spirit. "I'll free you one day." he had said.


That one day was taking a long time...

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