Ch. 1 Repeating Dreams
She heard the footsteps on the floors above her; the pounding sound rang in her ears. She huddled in to the cold stone corner avoiding the glances down the stairs. She heard the cries of her parents and servants as they were mercilessly killed. The little girl brought her knees to her chest and began to cry soundless sobs. Hot tears streamed down her pale face. Her clawed hands wrapped around her legs as she began to shake.
Flashback
She had been chasing her cat when it ran down into the cellar and of course this caused her a challenge so she kept after him. When she finally caught the cat she heard the invaders. The clashing of swords and battle cries still rang in her ears
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The sound of quick footsteps broke her from thoughts. They were coming; if possible she curled into a tighter ball.
As the samurai warrior came down the cellar his thoughts were set on finding drinks as a celebration for finally killing the lord and lady of the east. His lord would not stand for disgusting Inu-youkai to rule the east. It took many years to prepare but finally it was over. They just needed to wait for the other troops to rid of the west lord and lady and finally the war would be over. As he entered the cellar he held up his torch looking for any hiding servants just to be safe. He swore that he saw something and when he got closer he stopped dead in his tracks.
There in the corner of the cellar was one of the most beautiful creatures he had ever seen. There sat a little girl huddled and crying. As she slowly opened her eyes and lifted her head, the warrior was mesmerized. The long flowing hair stuck to her tear stricken face. Her hair was almost like the finest pieces of gold. It was just the sun giving him a sudden feeling of warmth. His eyes now caught hers and he didn't dare look away in hopes that she wouldn't disappear. Her eyes were like honey showing every emotion that fled through her. Finally it struck him. On her forehead lay a rising sun in gold hues that set of her creamy skin. Those markings were of the royal court the same people he was sent here to kill. But here lay one of the most beautiful creatures he had ever seen. He knew that he could not take this life for Kami did not create something so radiant and put it on this earth so it could be killed. As he slowly approached her he heard the softest whimper. He kneeled till he was eye to eye with this magnificent beauty. His hand went to stroke her golden tresses to prove he meant her no harm. She still shied away. He murmured a small hush to calm the child. The little girl threw herself at him no longer able to keep in her long held back wails. She slowly fell asleep in the samurai warrior's arms.
Taiyou slowly woke up from her vivid dream. She had been having the same dream ever since she was younger. Taiyou lost her memory when she was eight and can not remember anything before that year.
"Hey Wrench! Get up! We're leaving for the market in an hour. Try to look a little presentable and you better behave this time or no food for a week. Got it?" The boar youkai finally left the cell. Taiyou let a load sigh escape her lips. She despised the stench of that boar she assumed that was why they always sent him knowing how much he smelt.
Once a year a market was held it was the largest market of the year to buy and sell slaves. Yes slaves. Taiyou had been a slave ever since she could remember. Taiyou didn't have a family either her "masters" claimed they had been killed because they disobeyed them but she knew they only said that to keep her in line. Every year she would go to the market and every year the same thing would happen. She would always be the last "item" bided for.
Every time the market would end up getting an enormous amount of money just for her and then one happy male youkai would walk off with her. Even when she was little her old "masters" would tell her to wait until she was of age. She never understood what they meant until a few older slaves were dragged into their masters bedchambers. It hit her hard leaving her in disbelief. Her fiery spirit always attracted these men but when they couldn't tame her they would just return her back to the same place. This place had been her home since she could remember. This so called home was a family run slave barn. They would collect the strong and useful slaves and wait till market day and sell them off. Taiyou had lost many friends to this barbaric reality. She had seen mother and daughters torn a part as they were sold to different owners. She always made new friends but still held her lost ones close to her heart. Surprisingly after Taiyou's life she never lost her happy out look. For her it was so easy to gain new friends and even smile on the direr situations.
A small smile spread across her face as she prepared for her bath. The oddest thing was Taiyou was always taking baths and since most slaves didn't have the option of taking a bath she always ended up sneaking into the bathing chambers. Even if she got punished later she enjoyed every last second of it. Taiyou's tense muscles relaxed in the hot comforting water surrounded her. She knew she had little time and quickly washed her self off. She wrapped a towel around herself before leaving for the dressing room. Here there were several clothes for all the slaves to dress up in when ever need. Taiyou picked out a simple silver kimono, the silver contrasted with her stunning hair and eyes. She pulled her hair into a simple bun leaving a few hairs falling down in small curls. Taiyou looked into a full length mirror. Not bad.. not like it matters I'll be back in a month like always. Oh no! The horrible stench of boar was coming closer she knew if she wasn't back in her cell waiting there would be a punishment later on. Taiyou dashed off into her cell as she patiently waited for her "escort" to pick her up.
As the cart pulled all of the slaves into the market chains clattered. Handlers push the slaves into an enormous courtyard. Every place that the eye could see was people standing waiting for the biding to begin. Taiyou took a load sigh as she waited for her turn. It wouldn't be until night until her fate was twisted taking her on a path she never imagined.
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