Lights flickered on, giving the metal room a dull early light. The sounds of chains rattling filled the room, over powering the faint ragged breath that came from the only life form in the small space. Against the far wall was a boy, only about 16. He had coal-black hair and blood-red eyes that glowed with an uneasy presence. Attached to his wrists and ankles were cuffs, which were attached to the wall by thick metal chains. Around his neck was a thick black leather collar also attached to the wall by a chain. The sound of a heavy door being pushed open and footsteps caught the boys' attention.
"How are you my b-b-boy?" the voice asked. The boy didn't answer, just remained still. Footsteps filled the room again, stopping in front of the boy. The body kneeled down in front of the younger, putting his fingers under his chin and making him look up. "Answer me." The boys arms twitched, and small fangs poked out from behind his pale lips.
"I'm fine… sir." A thick darkness covered his voice. He let his head drop once the hand was removed. The door was pushed open again and more footsteps filled the room.
"I believe he is ready, you're Holiness." The man in front of the boy said.
"Very good. Tell him his mission then release him." There was a shuffling noise. "Credo, let us go and attend to some other things."
"Yes, you're Holiness."With that the two left. The man from the beginning walked back over to the boy, kneeling once again.
"Tell me your name, boy." There was a silence, before the boy moved; the rattle of chains filled the room.
"My name is… Ami." The boy breathed out.
"Good." The man stood up, Ami looking up at him weakly. "We are the Order of the Swords. I, Agnus, am your creator… your master. You are our man-made demon, our own weapon. You will protect the outside of this castle, never letting anything pass." He began to walk out of the room. "You know what to do and where to go." He pointed to the corners of the room. "There are your clothing, put it on and leave." He walked out, closing the door behind him.
After a few seconds a loud alarm went off, causing Ami to jerk. The cuffs on his ankles and wrist came loose and fell off, along with the collar. Soon the alarm stopped. Slowly the black-haired boy stood, shaking a bit as he walked for the first time. He walked over to the pile of clothing, slipping them in. he now wore a pair of black jeans, a black long-sleeved shirt, white combat boots, and white fingerless gloves. He glanced around to see that a door had opened behind where he was once chained. He cautiously approached the door, glancing out. It was a long hall way, another door at the end. Without thinking he ran for it, slamming through the doors at the other end. He was blinded for a few seconds, his red eyes slowly got used to the sun light. Small snowflakes fell gently to the ground, cover this new land. Taking a deep breath, Ami sprinted, running for the only thing in his head. The front of the castle.
After maneuvering through the castle, he ended up in the place he was told to protect. He softly walked out to the opening in front of the building, running his fingers along the pillars that randomly decorated the land. He glanced up, following the large cliff to the top. A large bridge jutting out from the top. A dark laugh interrupted the silence.
"Just stick me in a bigger cage, I get it." Ami murmured, glancing around.
He only knew threes about himself; one, his name was Ami. Two, he was a demon. And three, he was to protect the Order with his life.