Many believe being born a Neko is nothing but a death sentence. They are not to be respected. They have no rights. They are not allowed to have possessions, own property, or express themselves in any way. In a matter of better words, if you are a Neko, you are a slave. A slave to society. If you are found out to be a Neko you lose everything you own and are sent to the Slums, where they are trained obedience and discipline.

When in training, Neko's are given outfits to wear and only their masters can replace them. They are required to learn how to please their masters. They are not humans, so they are not protected by the King's laws. There are little laws for Neko's and each one are harsh if you are one.

Neko's are trained proper behavior. They are not to fight back. They are not to speak, unless spoken to. If they get punished, they deserve it. If a master claims them, they must do everything their master says. It is a master's choice to decide how a Neko is treated. If they feel the Neko is not trained enough to their liking, they have the right to discipline. Neko's have no say. They have no rights. They are nothing but possessions to their master's pleasure.

Ryo puts the rule book down in disgust. He couldn't believe that his people are actually treated like this. He felt bad for them. The are human! Well, part human anyway. But that doesn't mean they are not human beings. They think, feel, and talk like them. Why are they striped of their rights and forced into slave-atude?

He sighs as he glares at the evil book that a previous King wrote out. His own father kept these rules in play and actually uses this pretty female Neko as his personal sex toy. Ryo had seen the blank look in her eyes. She had been pushed to a dangerous state that trapped her in her within her own mind and made her obey. She could not think for herself at all and that's what angered him.

They didn't deserve this! But, no one was fighting for the Neko's rights. No one was fighting against their horrible treatment. He wanted to fight this! He was the Legendary Tamer for peck sake. But wouldn't that ruin everything his father worked so hard for? Wouldn't that make ninety percent of the population go against him? He was only one person after all and not King.

His mind then went to his crush. He had known him since birth. His crush was so beautiful, so kind, and thoughtful. He had a beautiful personality. But this system could destroy this wonderful person. Because his crush was a Neko. His crush was doomed to slavery, if he didn't do something to stop it. However, he was safe for the moment. His family was hiding him in a different part of town. Though he had a bad feeling that his parents didn't want to. He feared that they would hand their son over in a heartbeat.

His father wanted him to get a Neko for himself. He was coming to that age. He could have anyone he wants. He just chooses to go against it. He lied saying that he haven't found one he liked. His father didn't push and took that as a challenge to find him the perfect Neko.

A loud crash startled him then. He turned to the door and got curious. He pushed away from his study and walked towards the door. Ryo wasn't to surprised to see two laughing Royal Guards. Assholes.

"Can you believe how easily they handed over that Neko?" One of the Royal Guards asked.

"I couldn't believe at all. This one is very pretty."

"He was a bit feisty, though. This one would need to be disciplined and broken."

The guard huffed. "That thing needs to learn it's place."

Ryo gritted his teeth in disgust. A poor Neko has been taken and was being subjected to the training. He wanted to help the poor thing. No one should go thorough the training. No one! Ryo stiffened as the guards stopped in front of him when they saw him. Ryo placed a mask on his face to hide his true feelings.

"Good, evening Tamer," the guard greeted.

"Good, evening," he greeted back distastefully.

"Your father wanted us to tell you that a promising Neko has been captured today." Ryo gritted his teeth to prevent himself from punching the Royal Guards. He didn't want a Neko! Neko's shouldn't be treated like this!

"Oh?"

"The Neko is not trained yet, but if you like him your father wants you to train him," the other guard said with a amused smile. "I'd take him if I were you. He's a feisty one. You don't get too many of those."

"Yes," the other Royal Guard agreed. "It would be interesting to see him learn his proper place, don't you agree Tamer?"

Ryo gave a stiff nodded in agree, but in the inside he was screaming and cursing them out. He didn't want a Neko and he didn't want to train one. "Yes, will see."

This seemed to please the guards and as quickly the conversation started, it ended just as fast. With a reserved sigh, Ryo slowly walked to the training room in despair. Ryo hated going there to see the poor Neko strapped to a table. Looking at him with tearful eyes as his father awaits to see if he will train it or not. Only to disappoint the poor thing as Gennai is given the role to torture it into submission.

Ryo stares at the door and slowly opens it. He was ready to decline the Neko until he got a good look at him. The Neko had dark blue, chin length hair, cat ears that were a slightly lighter shade, cream color skin that showed some bruises, and violet eyes that were now filled with tears. Ryo felt sick to his stomach to see him there. He had a gag in his mouth, his arm and legs were strapped to the table to keep him in place, and he was already stripped out of wherever clothing he was wearing before he was captured.

Ryo couldn't move as the boy he loved so much stared back at him in fear. He wasn't sure if the Neko could see him clearly through the tears, but fear hit a terrible cord in his heart. No, he was suppose to be protected! He was suppose to be with his parents!

"Son," his father said as he approached him with a proud smile. "I believe this one is to your liking then?" His father asked, taking his silence as approval.

Ryo swallowed as registered his father's words. His heart thumped against his chest as fear filled him. If he says no then his crush will go through Gennai's harsh training, getting broken in the process. If he did take him his crush will be safe, but he would have to train him to at least please his father and society. He didn't want to do that to the person he loves.

He stares into the terrified eyes. He knew what he decide now would either destroy or help his crush. His life was in Ryo's hands. Ryo glanced at his father, who was waited for an answer, and then at Gennai. Gennai had an anticipating expression on his face. He wanted him to say no, so he can break the Neko. Ryo realized this and that's what made up his him. This was his Neko. No one will take him away, or touch him.

"He's perfect," Ryo said as continued to stare at Gennai. Gennai's face reflected shock and then relief. He knew Gennai has been waiting for him to accepted a Neko for years now.

"Excellent!" His father exclaimed happily. Ryo shrug his shoulders as his father patted his back. "I told you I'd find you the perfect one." He laughs. "Come Gennai! We have much to prepare! I think a feast is in order."

Gennai bowed respectfully. "Yes, my Lord." Gennai stopped in front of Ryo as he walked away from the terrified Neko. "Train him well, Tamer. He is a feisty one." He smiles slightly. "If you need help, let me know."

"I will," Ryo said will a forced smile. Gennai nodded and walked out of the room with Ryo's father.

Once they were gone Rho rushed to the trapped Neko. The Neko was quietly sobbing as he pulled on his binds. Ryo gently wiped away the tears and was uneasy when the Nemo flinched at his soft touch. The Neko stared at him with terrified eyes.

"Shh, it's okay. I'm not going to hurt you," he said gently. This seemed to calm him down a little. Ryo slowly moved his hand to remove the the mouth gag. The Neko flinched slightly before the mouth gag was removed.

He coughed once the gag was removed and tried to breathe around his sobs. He flinched again when Ryo reached to scratch behind his ears to calm him down.

"Ken, please calm down. It's me, Ryo."