All you could hear were whispers as you were lead out on to the stage, two guards held each of your arms, making it impossible for you to escape. Then you heard oooh's and awww's as a large commotion was started over your presence. The thundering boom of a mallet coming down on a hard surface followed to silence the crowed.

"People! People! Please quiet down! The bidding will begin momentarily!" The whispering stopped as a spot light came on with a low "click" Your blind fold was removed and you were instantly blinded by the bright light. You shielded your eyes with your bound hands. You were disoriented and confused, then you remembered. You were kidnapped, there was a raid on your island and you were kidnapped by slave traders. Your kidnappers mentioned how a unique person with Neko ears and tail would fetch a large price at the auction.

Your eyes finally grew accustomed to the bright light and you finally took in the large audience, captivated by your (f/c) of your cat ears and matching (h/l), (h/c) and nervously swishing tail.

"Alright! Let's begin the bidding of this unique cat-human at 100,000,000 Beri!"

"150 million!" One woman cried out, raising her fan.

"250 million!" a man called out, giving you a rather perverted grin as he licked his lips.

"300 million!" cried out a Celestial Dragon. Everyone hushed now, not daring to raise the bid.

Silence ensued for a long time.

"No more bids? Going once! Going twice! Going Thr-" the mallet was about to be brought down, signaling your sale, You stared at the audience in fear, tears threatening to overflow.

"500 million!" a voice called out. There were gasps and whispers. Everyone turned to the man that would dare raise the bid of a Celestial Dragon. You followed their gaze until it fell upon a tall, young man holding a large katana and wearing a fluffy white hat with brown spots. He wore a long coat that bore a yellow smiley face. There was no doubt! Your new owner and master, was the infamous War Lord, Trafalgar Law!

The auctioneer shuddered a bit before he finally spoke, "Sir...do you even have 500 million Beri?"

"Indeed I do!" Law held up a rather large bag that had a Beri sign on it, it dragged and drooped at the wait of the money.

Everyone began talking more and whispering again all while looking at you, the Celestial Dragon, and Law.

"V-very well...do we have any more bids?"

There was more silence. Nothing came from the Celestial Dragon, he only crossed his arms, muttering about how someone like you wasn't worth 500 million, even if you had unique features.

"Going once! Twice! Thrice!" The loud boom of the hammer was echoed throughout the entire room, echoing in your highly sensitive ears. You felt your heart drop and your spirit broken.

Your gaze met with the War Lord as the auctioneer cried "Sold! To the War Lord Trafalgar Law!"

He gave you a small smile and a wink before leaving his seat to pay for his prize. You were lead away, kicking and screaming, back to your cell where you waited for your new master.

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"So...Mr. Law-sama...what was it about that girl that made you out bid a Celestial Dragon?" The manager asked as he took the large bag of money that lay on the table.

"Her features interest me, I want to study her." Law replied as he took the "papers" as proof of his purchase.

"Oh~ho! So the Surgeon of Death plans to experiment on her? Well she's your property now. Enjoy, Law-sama!"

Law simply nodded, not saying a word as he left the room and was escorted by two guards down to the cell area where they kept the slaves. The girl was in the very last cell, sitting on the bench, tears streaming down her face. She avoided eye contact and flinched as the key entered the lock and made a loud clang sound as the door swung open.

"Hey Slave! Come out here! Your new master has come for you." The guard yelled at her, but she didn't move a muscle. The guard cursed and walked in and dragged her out, all the while she was screaming and crying. Begging for her to be taken home. Law had to hide his face under the brim of his hat to keep the enemy from seeing the pitiful and pained face as the girl was thrown down at his feet.

"Here is the key to her shackles and collar. You may unlock them whenever you wish. Thank you for your business." shouted the guard as he began to walk away.

Law nodded again silently as he took the small key and placed it in his pocket. He watched as the guard as he moved out of sight then he looked down at the girl before him. She still wouldn't look at him. He knelt down to be at eye-level with her and she flinched and cowered away. Her Neko ears folding back flat against her head.

He paused, letting her become accustomed to his presence then after a short while put out his hand, palm facing up in a silent gesture of assistance and kindness. Still the girl would not look at him, she gritted her teeth, fangs showing in a feeble attempt to scare him off, and tears continued to be shed as her body began to shake with fear.

Finally, Law couldn't take the silence and went to wipe away the tears from one of her cheeks. As soon as his hand made contact, the girls eyes flew open, revealing her bright (e/c) cat eyes and turned her head in a flash and bit his hand hard. Hard enough to draw blood. And for the first time, Law could see all the pain, anger and fear that was in her eyes. But he didn't draw his hand back, He only winced a little and waited for her to let go.

She never did. She definitely had no intention of letting go unless he forced or convinced her to do so. With his free hand, Law removed his hat that had been hiding his face the entire time, and lowered it to the ground. Now his face was exposed. Just like hers. Now she could see the pity in his eyes and know that he only had the intention of helping her.

The girl gazed at you for a long while, searching your expression for any hints of lies or deception. When she found none, she slowly withdrew her fangs from his hand. Law helped her to her feet with his uninjured hand and placed it on her shoulder as a motion of comfort and to silently say "You can trust me, I won't hurt you."

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You gazed up at the man who had bought you. He showed pity and you felt that you could trust the War Lord, but you still held your suspicions. What was it about yourself that made him out bid a Celestial Dragon?

Your new master smiled slightly and motioned for you to follow him with his head as he put his hat back on. You didn't have much of a choice. You were his property now, So you silently followed him outside of the theater. You wondered how well he would treat you. Would it better than being a slave to a Celestial Dragon? Or that old pervert from earlier? Whatever, it didn't matter. Because as soon as these explosive cuffs came off, you were going to make a break for freedom!