Chapter 1
SQUEEK! It was loud. It told us he was coming. We already had breakfast so it must be someone wanting to buy. I didn't bother opening my eyes. I let the frosty air that leaked through the stone in the back of the cell calm me. The ground was wet and covered in filth. I didn't choose this as my home, no I was sold. This is what I had to sleep on, the ground. My hands were in cuffs, it made it hard to move around, let alone sleep in. I've been here for five years. My parents died after I was born. I hated this life. I had no choice though. I don't know who sold me. I've wished every day that that person's life was horrible, as bad as mine. It never was fair. The keeper of this place always made sure the customer had picked someone else before me. I was last. I was dirt to him. Me and everyone else in here is waiting for someone to come buy us. We are sold as slaves. Some are younger than me, some older, and some the same age. I rarely opened my eyes. The owner of this place often forced someone to feed me. I have been whipped thousands of times. I hate it here. I wish someone would take me away. I wish someone would take me somewhere warm. I don't remember what it's like outside this horrid cell. I feel like a prisoner. I wish someone would bail me out.
"A-a-are y-you sure you don't want her? S-s-she is very nice." said a voice. I know who that is. Him. The one who owns this place.
"No, I want a male." said another voice. The buyer, he sure is in for a shock. If he turned down everyone else. She was the last. I know this because they go down the line. I'm at the end. The very last. Maybe I will get out. I guess I should open my eyes… I hope I get out.
"Y-you turned down them all." the owner of the store said. I refuse to remain here. I won't let him lie and say that I don't exist.
"Liar." My voice creaked a little. I haven't used it in a long time. It sounds so, odd.
"I heard someone. I don't believe it came from them." the buyer said.
"It's y-your imagination." the owner of the store said.
"Hey, that isn't nice. I'm offended." I said loudly. I didn't know how far they were but they were still close enough to hear. I was going to get out.
"Take me to where he is." The buyer said.
"W-w-who is?" the owner of the shop said. Did I mention how much I hate him? Heck I don't even know his name.
"You bird for brain." I said loudly. It felt weird to talk after so long. My eyes were half open.
"Show me who that voice belongs to." the buyer sounded angry.
"Fine. You won't like him. He's dirt, trash, not worth it." The owner was angry at me now.
"What are you going to do? Whip me again. You and I both know that doesn't work. Or am I just an example to the others? The only trash here is you. I'm not the only one who thinks so." I said. I heard their footsteps coming closer. It didn't take long for me to see their feet. They stopped in front of my cell.
"I told you he isn't worth it. He talks back." The store owner said.
"You whip us. Most of the time for fun. Most of the time me. I don't even know what I did." I said. I was scared to look up. I did it anyways. The buyer was an elderly man. I looked at his eyes. They were like pearls. Great, it's a Hyuuga. Now I don't want him to buy me. Hyuuga's are all cold people, from what I hear.
"What he said isn't true." The shop owner said.
"Yes, it is. Heck I don't even know why I'm here. Someone just came up behind me, knocked me out and shoved me in here." I said. I guess even a Hyuuga will do. I just want out of here.
"See? You don't want him he talks-" The shop owner started.
"I'll take him. How much?" The Hyuuga interrupted.
"No! You don't! Trust me! He's a monster!" The shop owner yelled, pointing at me. I laughed.
"That's not a new one. I know what and who I am and you are wrong about me. I only talk back to you because you are the one who whips me and makes sure I never get out of this trashy cell." I said. It felt good to say all of this.
"Since when did you talk so much?!" The shop owner yelled. He sure is angry today.
"Since my chance for some freedom stepped in front of this cell. The first person to since I got here." I said. That shop owner is annoying. A laugh broke the argument.
"He's the perfect gift for my daughter. He knows his place and how to take care of himself." The buyer said. Oh so I was going to be a gift for some Hyuuga girl. Great. Note the sarcasm here.
"I bet he can't even stand. He has to have someone feed him every day." the shop owner was using the last of his tricks. I knew I was going to get out. I just had to fight for a little longer.
"You can't even call that slope food. Also, if you won't let someone buy me then the only way out is to die." I said. My eyes were open all the way now. He was wrong if he thought he could keep me in here forever.
"But you still can't stand." The shop owner said. I could hear the panic in his voice.
"Says you." I said. I rolled onto my stomach and got up.
"How much?" The Hyuuga said. They argued a little more and then the shop owner gave up and sold me.
"Give me a second. I have to get his key from my desk outside." The shop owner said as he left.
"Okay Hyuuga. Who are you and where am I going?" I said. I had sat back down. I could stand but it made me dizzy.
"Hiashi, the head of the Hyuuga clan. You are going to be my daughters slave." The buyer, or Hiashi, said. Great the royal pain in the butt himself.
"Wonderful. Not only am I going to be under constant watch I also get to watch some girl. Great." I said as I rolled my eyes.
"You better stay in place. That girl happens to be your age, 17, and heir to the throne." Hiashi said. This just got better and better. Great. I think I might puke. Just then the shop owner walked in. He unlocked the cell door and opened it. It made a loud creaking noise.
"Get up." The shop owner said. I got up and followed him out.
"Give me your hands." The owner said. He was still angry and I didn't want to risk losing my hands.
"I can do it." I said. I messed around with the chains a little and they fell to the ground.
"How did you do that?!" yelled the shop owner. I shrugged.
"No idea. I could have done it at any time though." I said calmly. I still wasn't used to my voice.
"Let's go." Hiashi said. I shrugged again and followed him out of the store.
Hi everyone! How are you all doing? It's me again and I know, I haven't been on in a while. I started this story a while back and decided to post it. I want at least 5 reviews before I update again. I am busy though, with homework and school but I will try and update when I get the 5 reviews. Thanks for reading! You all rock!
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