Slave to You

Okay let's see how this one goes. It's been bugging me for a while.

Jacob Black was born a slave. He was brought up knowing his place in the world. Edward Cullen was the master's only son and a year older than Jacob. Some how they grew up being best friends. Both boys cried when Edward was sent back to England to finish his education.

Years later Jacob now big and strong went to work in the fields and life went on. After many years apart Edward returned with him a pregnant wife named Isabella. The slave and the masters friendship picked up where it had left off much to the disgust of the new mistress of the house.

Follow Edward and Jacob on their life's journey. I can assure you it's a bumpy one.

Jacob looked out at the small hole in the wall. His home for the last three months. Tomorrow he would swing for crimes he didn't commit. In his short 24 years he had lived a full life, but had dreamed of so much more.

The young man hoped his mother would not be punished and that his former master took care of her. As none of this was her fault she knew nothing of what Jacob had done which was unforgiving in the eye of the law or the pale face god.

The cell door latch was opened and Jacob squinted to see in the fading light who was there. The air in his lungs seemed to be trapped. Unable to move he stared at the last person he thought he would see again.

"Leave us." The man ordered.

The cell door clanged shut and the two men looked at each other no words were said as they stepped closer to one another. A pale hand reached out first before Jacob's tanned hand took it in his and pressed it against his lips.

"You came?"

"I had to see you one last time my love."

"For how long?"

"I've paid the guards for the whole night."

Jacob looked at the door and saw the peephole was shut. His lover must have paid handsomely he wondered why he was no longer sharing a cell with Garrett another prisoner who would swing along side him at noon the following day. His crime was stealing a loaf of bread to feed his young family. Now they were orphan's never seeing their father again.

"I'm scared." Jacob began to sob.

"Let's forget it my love tonight will be our final farewell."

"Edward I love you so much." Jacob said as his lover and former master took him in his arms before pushing him back onto the to small of a bed.

"As I you my darling."


20 YEARS EARILY

Jacob watched the carriage pull up to the big house. Today was a big day as Master Carlisle's family were arriving from the old country. At the age of 4 the young native American knew his place in the house. Being a slave to Master Carlisle was one he was born to. His parents Billy and Sarah were bought for an undisclosed amount of money before Jacob was even born.

Billy worked in the tobacco fields whilst Sarah was set to work in the kitchen where she helped make meals for the master and his guests. Carlisle Cullen arrived in the country with dreams of building the biggest plantation in the land. He hadn't made it so far but was slowly building up the lands. The conditions were harsh at times and many of the new settlers never made it and either gave up and went home or died trying.

The kitchen was a hive of activity with slaves scurrying around ready to impress their new mistress. Jacob was told to stay out of the way and play outside and out of sight until he was called. Sometimes Jacob would go to the fields with water for the plantation manager Aro. The young boy was sure never to upset the man as he was known to use his whip for a minor mistake and his father had marks on his back to prove it.

"Jacob come quickly," Sarah called out to her youngest.

The young boy reluctantly took his eyes off the beautiful carriage and raced to his mother who ran her fingers through his thick ink black hair and tied it up in a loose ponytail. Along with the rest of the house slaves Jacob lined up ready to greet the new mistress and their young son. Everyone in the house was excited to meet their new mistress. Master Carlisle had been making sure the house was perfect for his wife and child.

"Keep your mouth shut boy." his mother reminded the young boy.

The carriage pulled up to the big house and the butler Quil Senior quickly stepped forward and lowered the steps and opened the door. Jacob couldn't stop fidgeting, the excitement getting to much. He wondered if the new master Edward would want to play with him. Sarah silently reprimanded him with her eyes making him stand as still as possible for a four year old.

"Welcome to your new home my dear." Master Carlisle said holding his hand out to help a beautiful woman from the carriage.

The woman stepped out and shielded her eyes from the harsh sun to look at the house that would be her home. Like the master she was pale face and her clothes seemed out of place in the middle of nowhere.

Another lady stepped out the carriage. Her hair almost white her skin so pale that she almost glowed in Jacob's eyes. She was beautiful and Jacob hoped she was nice as master Carlisle who would give him a smile sometimes when he was in the kitchen talking to Emily.

She turned around and held out her hand Jacob held his breath as he saw a hand take hers. It wasn't much bigger than his own. He started jumping up and down unable to contain his excitement. As though the world had stopped moving at a normal speed Jacob got his first glance at Edward Cullen.

Wearing Black shoes with white stockings Jacob's eyes travelled up. The intricately embroidered frock was just above the knee and was tight at the neck. Long red hair done in ringlets covered his small plump cheeks. Emerald green eyes darted around the gathering. When his eyes met Jacob's he smiled and waved only to be scolded by the lady.

"Come Edward you need your nap."

"I'm not tired Rosey." the little boy pouted.

"Edward what have I said about disobedience?"

"Rosalie why don't you go with Sarah who will show you the nursery and your rooms. I want to introduce my son to the staff." Master Carlisle said taking his son's hand.

"Sir no disrespect but I have Master Edward in a routine."

"Uncle Carlisle forgive me for my tardiness." A big man came from the stables his shirt clinging from sweat to his well built body. Passing the line of slaves he rubbed Jacob's hair.

Emmett McCarthy nephew of Carlisle and orphan now lived with the Cullen's after his parents perished in a fire at the family plantation two years ago. Emmett was like his uncle and was Jacob's favourite person in the whole wide world. The big guy sometimes even spent time playing with the youngest at the end of the day and even let Jacob ride on one of the horses around the paddock.

"No problems Emmett please come meet the rest of the family."

Jacob started getting bored with all the adult talk. When Emmett bent down to shake Edward's hand Jacob growled under his breath. Emmett was his friend not Edward's. He didn't like the new boy at all and he dressed funny. When the big guy kept the new boy's hand in his and stood up Jacob and the rest of the slaves were forgotten as they were led inside to see the rest of the house.

When the gentry left the slaves were ordered back to work. Sarah told Jacob to go and help Emily in the kitchen and keep out of the way until she returned. The slaves gossiped about the new lady of the house and how adorable young master Edward was.

"He looks like a girl." Jacob muttered sitting under the table with a bowl of pea which he was told take out of their shells.

Well what do you think? You want to see where this goes or shall I bin it?