Summary; Sophie is a 15 year old girl with all the right qualities she was happy until one day she was sold but by the least expected person what life must she lead now who is this man …and WHY DOSE SHE KEEP FINDING KUSO BLACK FEATHERS AROUND THE PLACE ahem, find out he he he

Can I love?

Sophie sat in her warm garden while she looked at her handy work, she had planted so many flowers around to brighten the place, her sister lived in the city her mother too Sophie lived in the country with her dear grandmother who was soon leaving for the city to board to another country, for now Sophie was just visiting.

"Sophie, Sophie, dear child" called an old woman the voice was gentle and raspy Sophie looked out to see an old woman wearing a long blue dress. Sophie got up and dusted her self off then ran to the older woman. Sophie smiled as she felt the warm sun bask on her face as she ran towards her,

Sophie was now hunched over breathing in deeply, "yh. Yes grandma mama?"

Sophie asked in a raspy voice "oh nothing dear child nothing much I just wanted to know if you would be coming with me to see your mother and sister one last time before I leave?" "I don't like the city grandma mama, but I can't let you very well go alone, can I?"

"Such a kind girl, come we leave in the morning, we need to pack little one" the old woman said excitedly Sophie helped her grandmother up to the small cottage to which her grandmother owned Sophie made some tea for her grandmother and started up the steps to her grandmother's room she dug under her bed for her grandma mama's black and gold suite case and started to fold cloths and put important things away. She then went into her little room and pulled out her own brown suite case she started packing things away, Sophie was done and it was turning in to early night. "Grandma mama our bags are packed"

Sophie said

"Are they dear, why thank you dear such a sweet child, come sit with me"

Her grandmother said as she gestured to the small cushion on the couch next to her

"I have something for you" Sophie watched as her grandmother stood and went over to a small cabinet she reached out and withdrew a small brown box. Sophie wandered excitedly what could be in it she tucked her brown hair behind her ear as she looked at it in awe, " I have waited along time to share this secret with you, ever since you were born , ever since I saw your brown eyes look up at me when I held you , it was different it was you who disserved this secret not your older sister Lettie (I think that's how you spell it) my child , this item which I am to give you holds great power but only you can unlock it, the power of the charm will keep you safe , keep the ones you love safe"

The old woman clasped the charm of a small silver sky dragon on a black silk choker around her grand child's neck "Nh, now we must retire little one" Sophie thought her grand mother sound exhausted like she was breathing her last breath however Sophie dismissed it and continued on her way to retrieve a small blanket for her tired grandmother, Sophie let her warm finger tips graze against the cool surface of the charm of the dragon.

She went to bed ready for the travel a head of her tomorrow.

Sophie woke to the bright sunlight spilling in to her open window rising slowly she reached up a hand and rubbed the remaining sleep from her eyes she couldn't hear her grand mother's snores so decided the woman must be awake Sophie sort to make herself decent, she had a bath then dressed in a white sun dress she pulled out a small bag pack and decided to cram all her more precious items in that, Sophie pulled a white head band on ad let her hair out of its usual braid. She slipped on some shoes and went down stairs; the dragon amulet was still in place on her neck.

She slowly went down the steps of her grand mother's cottage then across the room to the couch where the woman was sleeping "grandma mama" Sophie chimed softly

There was neither answer nor any movement from the sleeping woman. Sophie gently shook her as to wake her from her sleep instead a small piece of paper fell on to the floor. Sophie picked it up and read it.

My dear child, to night I leave you I just wanted to see, you're smiling face

To see those bright brown eyes to give you what is rightfully yours

Be brave for I know what your future has in store for you

Will be every thing but simple, your kindness will get you far my child

And your heart is made of gold it will never lose its shine.

Keep it that way and be careful I love you …so much

Good bye

Tears gathered in the girls brown eyes she looked at the body of the woman she loved dearly Sophie picked her self up she went in to the kitchen packed some food then brought her bags down and placed them out side, she went into the shed and brought something back with her, she carried it up the stares just looking at the corridor how the twists of the floor boards led this way and that she looked in to the room of her grand mother. She splashed some of the context of the barrel onto the floor of her grand mother's room then in her room down the steps behind her then in the living room. Where she lay Sophie kissed her grandmother's temple then exited out the door and closed it she piled straw at the front of the door then lit a match she knelt before the door tears falling down her half closed eyes: "good bye" Sophie said then let the match fall to the straw she picked up her things then ran away from it all.

She ran and ran until she stood atop of a small hill she could see the grey smoke weave its way in to the clear sky Sophie let the tears fall down her face she bowed her head then turned away the sky was dark and grey. Sophie soon took out a few cloths from her suite case including a cloche she left the suite case and some of its remaining behind. She walked through the thick forests and down narrow mountains soon she could see the city.

She let out a tired sigh then brought out the bread and chess and sat down and ate in silence. Soon she finished she looked out there was a small stream coming into view she let another tear drop fall as she made her way down in to the busy path way leading into the city.

Sophie was walking along the streets she was looking for the place to which she would find her mother , it was a small shop on the busy streets of zodiac ( im using it as a name for the street) Sophie was more than tired she found the shop it was small and exactly how she remembered it she knocked on the door. And waited for some one to answer.

"Yes, miss?" said a girl Sophie recognized her instantly as her bratty 18 year old sister Lettie. "Hey Lettie" Sophie said dryly

"Sophie, your back already wha-"her question went unvoiced as she glanced at the choker upon Sophie's neck she was furious this brat of a sister was wearing her birth right necklace. Lettie suddenly felt a wave of jealousy towards her sister; Sophie had proved to be more than her sister and so had been blessed with the amulet.

"Get in, mom will want to see you" lettie said spitefully Sophie didn't dare disobey that voice so went in side up to her room and stayed there until her mother came which was very long. It was very dark out and it even started to rain harder and harder lettie sat down at the table.

"How dare that old woman deny me what is mine, Sophie, always so kind always so perfect well I guess we'll just have to do something about that now wont we" lettie said to her self.

"Hey Sophie come down here" lettie called up the stairs

Soon the pressure of foot steps could be heard lettie through her a black cloche and told her they were going out. "Don't ask me any questions, just do as I say" Sophie followed out the door and into the night. It was still raining Sophie found her self standing out side a bar in a shady part of town lettie however was in side.

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"Well how much?" asked a broad man he had no hair and his clothing was elegant he smelt of tobacco and fine wine.

"I don't care I just want her gone, but I want at least 55 yen for her"

"That's a little much considering she's only 15" "her barrier has not yet been broken"

"…I see" the man said a smile tugging at his lips "in that case I will give you 66yen females which are innocent are hard to find these days"

"Hn, she's out side she is wearing a black cloche, I will stand in front of her say good bye that's when you gag her and tie her, understood"

"By me you mean my …associates"

Lettie simply nodded, lettie knew she couldn't get the necklace as it was somewhat apart of its barer it had become like a skin yet it was still an item and surly Sophie would not hand it over to lettie just like that so lettie had decided to get ride of the problem by the roots.

"Sophie. I have to tell you something" said lettie it had stopped raining and was a clear night.

"What is it?" asked Sophie

Lettie sneered "good bye"

Sophie didn't understand but didn't have time to for she was suddenly seized upon, her hands were tied and her screams were quickly muffled against the cloth that gagged her. Soon all became dark in Sophie's world.

Sophie sat up slowly it was a bright morning and the sun light hurt her eyes her eyes slowly adjusted to the light when they did she looked around her. It was a cell with a window it only had one window, with bars across it. She looked at her legs they were bare in fact there was only a towel to her name her long brown hair was in knots and looked hideous. "Ae, so we finally awke now then eh" Sophie looked for the source of the voice it was a tall man she clutched the towel around her tightly at this realization

"w-who are you" Sophie asked slightly scared

"Ae, never you mind, just get ready" he said he then through a bundle of black at her it landed square in her face, Sophie unfolded the small bundle, there was a pair of short black shorts and a set of black bandages she looked at them but turned her back and started to wrap them around her naked ample chest. She put on the shorts she stood up then looked at the man he gave her a pair of black pumps. The man chained her hands together, Sophie expected her self to try and struggle away. How ever a small voice in the back of her mind told her not to and every thing would be ok.

Sophie was led in to a small hall way, soon Sophie was standing in a gate way leading to a lively arena, "wizards and gentlemen welcome to the slave market, we have an excellent stock and one prized beauty, but first a chance for the others" called a man

"Come on we have to get you ready" said a new voice the other man shoved Sophie's chains into the woman's she was very ugly and appeared to be missing a lot of teeth.

Sophie was taken into a small dark room where she was dressed in a black and silver short kimono it was ripped like she had to fight the claws of a lust stricken man it showed off her long legs which were slightly tanned. The sleeves were made of wide black silk and covered her arms completely. her hair was roughly taken "were going to have to change the colour of your hair so you wont be recognized, we'll make it a little longer too" all at once Sophie's hair was past her back and a shining jet black. "Here put these on" the old woman gave her a pair of black ballet slippers Sophie was again dragged this time she was staring the woman right in the eye. "We'll have to do some thing about those eyes too" "No time witch, she's up lets go" the owner of this voice was the man she saw at the beginning in the ring he took her chains the dragged her down the hall and back stage, he went out to introduce her he had given her chains to another man. "And now what you've all been waiting for the prized beauty , a 15 yeah old maiden , stunning brown eyes which look into your soul enchanting, and the other reason why this little beauty is such a prize is because she is still pure yet knows the way of courting, I present to you the raven goddess" as that was said the man who held her dragged her chains out on to the ring she was so scared all her emotions were displayed in her face they held such fear.

She had fallen with the help of the main man she had risen to her feet and was staring at the crowd of males Sophie let out a scared sigh

She retreated a step back but a man in the crowd managed to grab her chains he pulled on them causing her to fall onto her stomach he licked his lips in a way that scared Sophie senseless.

To her relief she was brought back up. "Now is the time wizards and men I'll start the price at oh say 200yen"

"260" said a man

"270"

"300!" said another

"500" said a man

"I have 500yen going once going twi-"

"800" said a clear calm voice

"900" said the man who vouched 500 for Sophie

"1000" said the clear voice

"1900"

The man who had vouched 1000 yen was growing tired

"15000 yen final!" the other man seemed to get the message that he could not win.

Sophie looked astonished would someone really pay that much money for plain old her.

"15000yen going once twice sold, come to the front to pay, then to the waiting room to collect your prize young man"

Sophie waited for her new owner or master or what ever she was so scared she thought she might faint. she was taken back by some one wearing a black cloche. he pulled on her chains and led her out side into the cold night air she shivered but dared not to speak she watched as his grip on the chains loosen then took the chance to run away she managed to run as far as a ally way, her breath was harsh and she knew he was following her, she closed her eyes but then a voice could be heard,

"Hey looks like a little mouse lost its way"

Sophie opened her eyes to see two men staring at her

"Oh no, im not lost". The other spoke, "she's a little cute to be a mouse"

"Leave me alone" "see your beard scares all the girls" "so, I think she's cuter when she's scared"

Sophie suddenly wished she hadn't run away

From the man who had bought her.

"There you are sweetheart, sorry im late, I was looking every where for you" she somewhat recognized that voice.

"Hey, were busy here" protested the first solider

The man placed a hand on Sophie's shoulder "oh really, looks to me that the two of you were just leavening"

with the hand which was placed on Sophie's shoulder his index finger shot up causing the men to stand straight side by side, another movement with the same finger but to the left the men standing their sides to Sophie then for a small amount of time his warm hand left her shoulder and moved to the left at that the two soldiers were walking away he placed his hand back on to her.

It felt like time its self had stopped when there wasn't any sound Sophie was trembling what would this man what in return for somewhat saving her.

"Don't hold it against them-at this Sophie met his eyes and nearly gasped they were beautiful bottle blue –their not all that bad, now follow me its cold and I don't like being out at night, if I can avoid it I mean"

Well Sophie thought he was different but she knew he was the one who had bought her at that degrading place, and for that she was thankful but her mind did travel to how she even gat there in the first place

Soon Sophie felt an arm make its way around her waist the man felt her distress and assured her with a smile and: "you can trust me little one"

Sophie let the tension leave her just a little but the man was more than capable of telling she still was quite scared.

"close your eyes little one" he said softly his tresses of what ever colour fell into his face slightly covering his eyes. Sophie held her breath but closed her eyes she felt an energy wave over her she became afraid and so desperately wanted to open her eyes but the voice "Don't open your eyes little one"

Sophie reached out for the voice eyes still closed and felt around, she clutched a sleeve she felt the man's arm through the fabric she held it tight moving her body towards his own for comfort she squinted her eyes shut and held on to the man all at once the swirling energy seemed to stop, how ever Sophie was still holding onto the man she felt light headed she was in a warm place that's all she could tell before her world engulfed her in darkness.

"oh, sorry little one ,didn't mean to frighten you-said the man as he picked her up and started to walk to wards the stairs-"Calsifer (I think that's how you spell it) heat the water for my bath"

"Howl did you bring another unwanted pet home again"

"Funny Calsifer, no she is of value so pleas do as I say"

"Fine" the fire demon made for a log then began to eat it and started to warm the water for howls bath

"Oh, one more thing, don't tell her my name. I will tell her myself when I come back"

"Where are you going?"

"Out cal, good night"

A/N well what do you think send me a review then I'll know right thanks