Chapter 1
The shackles were so heavy around my ankles. Almost like the cold metal was weighing me down. "And now the next specimen." the auctioneer called. I sighed as I walked into the view of the people. Bids were thrown down immediately. "1,000!" "5,000!" "No 10,000!" "25,000"The numbers continued to rise. I stared at the mobians who began to act like a pack of beasts when they wanted something. "50,000!" "100,000!" when finally a voice called over the rest, "500,000!"The crowd parted to show an albino hedgehog with an unusual crown of hair. I recognized him immediately.
"Lord Silver." I barely breathed. He gave me a small smile which I hesitantly returned. This may be my first time being bought but I wasn't stupid. The other slaves warned of owners who appeared kind on the outside, but were scary and horrible when no one else was around. The auctioneer at the podium cried out, "A generous offer Lord Silver! 500,000 going once, going twice…."
"One Million Dollars!" A regal voice called out.
I was shocked. Most slaves never go for that much let alone 500,000! I looked around for my buyer, but I didn't have far to look. There he stood in the doorway a smug expression on his face. I wasn't quite sure who he was but when people saw him they gasped and bowed. Still unsure who he was I followed suit. I didn't want to take the chance of greatly disrespecting anyone important, especially my potential future master. I looked up for the floor and noticed he looked just like me. However his quills were green and his eyes were sky blue. He began talking which everyone took noticed of, "I have stated a price will any challenge me?" Lord Silvers' eyes traveled to the floor. The green hedgehog grinned evilly as if to say 'Oh I'm gonna enjoy you!' The auctioneer stood at his podium again and raised his gavel. "One million going once, going twice, SOLD to the King." I gasped 'King?!'
The chain on my neck was tugged and I was led over to the King. I bowed respectively. He nodded, "Come." and he walked outside. The man released the chains on my neck, wrists, and ankles before pushing me outside to the beautiful carriage that awaited the King. He noticed me just standing and ushered me inside. The King walked around to the other side just as I sat down in to the plush cushiony seating. I closed my door just as my new master sat down, and before his door closed he spoke to one of the guards, "Pay them then let's get the hell outta here. The guard on the other side of the door bowed then went on his way to do as the King asked. I turned my head to stare at my reflection in the window. A cobalt blue hedgehog with emerald green eyes stared back at me. I sigh and stared at the sky. The sun was bright but there was distant storm clouds rolling in.
I stared at the blue sky and envied all the people who could be out to enjoy this perfect weather right now. How deeply I wished to go outside and run around, feeling free and having the wind blow my quills back against my head, "Looks like it's going to rain." I mumbled. In the reflection the Kings ears perked and he looked in my direction. "What was that?" I turned to him and shook my head, "Nothing your highness." I said partially bowing. He nodded then his eyes widened. "Oh yes, just in case you don't know who I am, I am King Scourge. I'm sure your training has taught you how to deal with royalty." It was my turn to nod this time. "Yes my liege." Scourge put his hand to his chin as if in thought. "And your name?" He asked.
I bowed my apologies. "Yes my liege, forgive me. My name is Sonic. Sonic the hedgehog." King Scourge snapped his fingers and the carriage started moving. "Very well, Sonic," He said it weird as if trying it for the first time. "The name suits you very well. Very fitting. Speaking of fitting we're gonna have to do something about those rags though." He said gesturing to my tattered gloves and shoes. I nodded "Thank you very much sir."
The very long carriage ride that followed was very awkward and very boring. The odd little tid-bits of conversation out of the blue irked me. But….I'm a slave, I'm property. I do not think, I do not feel, I do not act, and I do not love. Unless asked to of course.
When the castle came into view my jaw dropped in it's magnificence It stood out from the lush green grass it stood on. The castle was basically dark stones with golden roofs,And on the biggest tower stood a flag waving the wind. No doubt the one of this country, I couldn't quite get a good look at it though. In my peripheral vision I could Scourge's face become smug. "Big huh? Just think your going to live there starting today." A smile spread like butter across my face. 'This is wonderful!' Me a slave, living in a gorgeous place like this. I was going to able to bask in this beauty everyday. This is some luck I was having today. My first time being bought and I'm bought by a king! But after a while of being happy realization kicked its way in. My smile slipped from my face. 'I'm a slave, I'm not going to be able to sit around and enjoy things all day. I would be strictly under my masters' orders'
Just like my training taught me. As the carriage pulled up to the castle entrance a little pinkish-red echidna ran out carrying a long red carpet in her arms. She put it on the ground at the bottom of the stairs and began to unroll it till she got to Scourges side where the driver opened the door for him. They both bowed deeply as he exited and made his way around to the entrance doors.I quickly exited and made my way to his side. Like protocol called for slaves to. We walked up the stairs together as the servants called out their greetings to the king. As I glanced at them some scowled, some others smiled. But there was one a pink hedgehog whose face grew a deeper shade of red the closer we got. She met my eyes, blushed harder, and quickly looked away. 'What's her problem?' I asked myself immediately growing annoyed. The girls at the slave quarters would do that too then they would start to giggle, and nobody told me why. It annoyed the shit outta me. I shook it off and walked through the castle door with my new master. And if I thought the outside was pretty the inside was even better. Everything was gleaming like it was freshly polished. And nearly everything touchable was gold. Scourges smug smile returned. "Nice right?" I nodded eagerly "This is such a beautiful place!" King Scourge interrupted my gawking by speaking. "Go upstairs and freshen , Amy will show where to go. The pink hedgehog reappeared still blushing. In her arms she held an assortment of bath things. She quickly turned around and headed up the stairs. I had no choice but to follow her so I did.I followed her down the hallway to a well lit bathroom with steaming warm water. Everything in here was also well polished but instead of being gold everything was porcelain.
Still blushing she placed the towels near the bathtub and began pouring oils and soaps into the bath water clearly unfazed by the beauty of the room. I began undressing.(yes that means taking off his gloves and shoes.)She stood from her kneeling position and smoothed her skirt. "Your bath is ready." Her face glowing an impossibly deeper red as she noticed my naked body. "W…would you need help with anything else?" Unusually I pitied her. So not wanting to be rude I accepted her offer. "Um sure, could you help me wash my back?" I asked as I lowered myself into the tub.I took a sharp intake of breath. The warm water burning for a bit before my body adjusted to the heat. Her face glowed as red as my shoes. "J…jus…just please give me a m…moment."She picked up my torn and tattered shoes and left the room closing the door behind her. I sighed and took a moment for myself, and began lathering soap in to my quills. I was disappointed when this didn't help ease my nerves. So I breathed in deeply and went under the water. Not even caring how much I hated the feeling of being submerged. I heard a door shut and I lifted my head above the water. Amy was by the bathtub not carrying my shoes but instead a washcloth. She dropped a fair amount of soap onto the washcloth and began to scrub my back.
We sat in silence for a while when I broke it. "Um…Amy right?" She jostled at the sound of her name. "Y….yes?" I bit my lip as sign of indecisiveness. "Why do you think the king wants me to bathe myself? Most slave masters rarely ever let their slaves bathe, if not at all. They consider it too high a privilege."Amy stopped scrubbing and turned her head away from me. Though I could still see that all the blush was gone and was indeed serious. Against her better judgment she answered. "Well…from what I heard he wants to-"
"AMY!Come down here at once!" A shrill voice yelled.
A terrified expression overtook her face. She handed me the washcloth then abruptly stood up and left the room without another word. I felt horrible for her. I closed the bath curtains so I was somewhat alone with my thoughts. Now that I was clean I was able to soak and think, but my thoughts kept going to poor Amys terrified expression. And I don't know when, but before I knew it I had fallen asleep. The warm water singing an unheard lullaby.
My eyes shot open….and I was sitting in now cold bath water. There was a light tap at the door. And a small voice that asked if I was okay. "Yes. I'm fine .I'm gonna get out now." I reassured the voice. And the sound of retreating footsteps could be heard.I threw open the bath curtains and jumped out of the water. Grabbing one of the towels Amy had put by the bathtub I began to fry myself off. I found my gloves and shoes by the door and went to retrieve them. But when my hand grabbed my gloves, there wasn't the usual tears. Instead the cloth was renewed and was soft to the touch. My shoes were also renewed and freshly polished. I shook my head and put my clothes on. I threw the dirty towel in the dirty clothes hamper and began looking for my new master.
Servants walked back and forth keeping the castle clean and spotting invisible dirt splotches to clean. I asked one of them where Scourge was and they told me that he was in his sitting room awaiting me. I ran there, fearing his wrath for taking so long. Arriving at the door, I slowed my breathing and knocked quietly hoping that he was inside…..he was. "Come in." I sucked in a breath of courage and turned the knob opening the door. Scourge was pacing the rug back and forth. "My sincerest apologies, your highness. I'm so sorry that I took so long to come to your side. It will not happen again." I bowed deeply, though still watched his face waiting for the anger to show. His eyes widened at my voice and at first they did show anger which quickly smoldered out. "No that's fine you were probably enjoying the bath weren't you?" He put his hand to his forehead and let out an exasperated sigh. "Honestly what am I to do with you?"A door to the far side of the room opened and Amy walked through, carrying a glass of ice water on a tray and walking over to the king. There was a large red mark on her cheek, and when she looked at the king there was fear in her eyes.
"Your d…drink sire…"her voice shaking in fear. "Ah…"The king grabbed the glass and began waving her off as he took sips from the cup, the whole time keeping his eyes on me. I looked to Amy once more and paid a bit more to the red mark and the fear in her eyes. I pieced 2 and 2 together and gasped. 'He must have hit her'. Now the main question was 'why?'. It couldn't possibly be for spending time with me could it? The king set his now empty glass on the table behind him and began approaching me. Amy using her tray as some kind of emotional shield held it up against her face and shrunk to the wall. I looked at the kings lust filled eyes and took a step back which he noticed. "My presence bothers you?" His voice was filled with annoyance though he still approached. I shook my head quickly from side to side. "N...no of course not sire." He gave me his own scary version of a sexy smile.(scourge having sharp teeth and all) We were now face to face. And his voice seemed to take a deep seductive tone. He trailed his finger down the side of my face, then licked his lips hungrily. I being a slave had to comply, even as he began to nibble my neck. I hated this feeling, the feeling of just being someones plaything.
I looked to Amy for help, though she would be none of that as she was inching her way towards the door she had previously entered. I sighed and realized I was stuck. I was going to have to sit through this and deal with it. I wanted to cry so horribly, but our slave protocol forbade it. So I sucked up my emotions and just stood there. I let my mind run blank and stood threre. Amy apparently finally reached the door and opened, she glanced back and I mouthed the words 'help'. Scourge gave her a look causing her to yelp and run through the door. I sighed felt tears well up in my eyes and I thought to myself, 'this is not how I imagined my first to be like.' Scourge moaned causing my eyes to dart to him. I figure it just best to give in I guess….and stop fighting the inevitable. The king must have felt me relax because he took it a step further. He began caressing my arms, my legs, and my torso. He pinned me against the door I had entered through and continued his onslaught of sexual preferences. I looked up to the ceiling and continued to let my mind wander.
And to my rescue there was a light tap at the door. "Sire the things you ordered have arrived." The king groaned deeply. "Alright tell them I will be out to make sure everything is to my liking." His annoyance soon melted away like earlier and instead was replaced with anticipation. "Come with me.. I have something to show you." He grabbed my hand and dragged me out to the foyer. I gave a little silent prayer of thanks to the chaos gods. For surely it was their work that I was spared. "Not to worry though sonic we will continue our "fun" tomorrow after the party." King Scourge practically sang. My stomach dropped and a sudden feeling of dread crept its way over to me. The good news I knew when and where it was going to happen. The bad news I couldn't do anything about it. We walked to the main entrance to the castle where three men stood. Two of those men were holding a large, long black bag and taking care with how they held it and to keep it off the ground. The third man held a single black decorative box in his hands. When they spotted the king they all bowed, careful not to drop the contents of their hands. "Party m'lord?" I finally asked. The king nodded. "Yes there will be grand party tomorrow. All the nobles and kings and queens will be attending." He seemed quite proud of the idea so I just went along with what he had to say. "and that is why I have gotten these gifts for you." He extended his hands and the three men stepped forward.
"The first gift…"He crooked his hand and the men carrying the long black bag stepped forward. The grabbed either side of the ends of the bag, the top revealed a hanger and zipper. One man grabbed the hanger the other grabbed the zipper and zipped it down. A beautiful emerald green suit was revealed. The cloth appeared to be woven by the gods themselves just on its appearance. I walked up to it and ran a finger down the sleeve. It was soft but brisk to the touch. The king snapped his fingers and the beautiful outfit was zipped back up and handed to a butler, who paid them then sent them on their way. The king ushered me to the man with the box
"And the last gift…." The man opened the box and bowed. And inside was a beautiful black snakeskin slaves collar. And hanging from a chain on the front was a(n) emerald. It was the size of a baby hedgehogs fist. And it was the biggest one that sonic had ever seen in his life. Scourge took it out of the box and clipped it around my neck. "There, perfect." He sighed. His scary attempt of a smile returned I barely took notice…this was the first time that someone had ever given me something as extravagant as this. I held the emerald in my hand and watched it shine. Though I was still unsure how I felt towards the king I thanked him many times, bowing over and over again. He led me away from the entrance and further into the house(castle?) "Come, today will be your leisure day. Go and enjoy yourself. Explore the castle, eat a ton of food, but do whatever makes you happy. Just be back in time for dinner." His smile broadened ever so slightly. And I'm not sure if it was just me, but I saw a foul glint in his eyes
