Ch 2 My Master

The stench of grime and sweat assaulted Taiyou's nose. A look of disgust was clearly shown in her expression. Every year the same thing happened she was sold, taken for a while, and then returned. A small sigh escaped her lips and all she could do was wait. Hours seemed to pass and finally only five were left to sell. She was last of the five and she began to pity the ones before her. The last four not including her always went away to the snobby lords that usually were very cruel to their slaves. She on the other hand would soon be back to her old cell and everything would be normal. The bids began to rises dramatically just one more person and she would be up. As the fourth slave was given to the winner she felt a harsh push that commanded her to go up onstage. Slowly Taiyou took her steps one by one no matter how many times she did this each time she slowly walked up onto the stage she felt a waved of nervousness hit her head on. Each step seemed to take longer than the last just two more steps now until the stage her stomach began to rise as she to her last step. When Taiyou appeared from behind the curtains all became deathly quite. No a single sound could be hear and each second seemed to be dragging on forever now. A bear demon started the crazy biddings off by bidding a ridiculous amount and slowly each lord/lady came back from their daze. Each price took tremendous leaps as if Taiyou was some kind of goddess that everyone needed. As the bidders began to slowly drop out one person made their final bid and all got quite. As the count down of final chances began an elderly woman slowly stood up. She politely cleared her throat. Her voice was raspy but very sweet.

"I would gladly give you double of what the kind lord over there offered you. I will also pay you right now the full amount without any payments." A small smile spread across her lips when some gasps could be heard around the courtyard.

"SOLD!" was the last word that came to Taiyou's ears as she began to feel a small amount of dread that came over her. Never before had anyone paid that much for her and to be honest she didn't even think she was worth the precious metal to begin with. I just can't see how such an old woman could afford that kind of money. She is even in servant clothing! Ah ha! I bet some snobby lord pays her to come and get his needed slaves. That has to be it. Just some snobby servant too I bet! Now Taiyou you know better than to disrespect your elders! For all you know she is a sweet old lady. Guess there is only one way to find out here she comes. The elderly woman slowly hobbled over a small smile could be seen. It seemed that every facial feature was surrounded with wrinkles. Her eyes shone with wisdom like no other. Taiyou began to feel respect already for this old woman even though they hadn't even spoken a single word to each other. It was as if her eyes told you of her past and that past wasn't easy.

Hisa's eyes strained as the curtain from the carriage was drawn back. The weary travel across the western lands was all but eventful. The travel had been long and tiring. Only once had she met up with her lord to find his requirements for this year's tally of slaves. The number was extremely low and only required a few of the best sold but they all knew this would be costly. Hisa was one of the most trusted servants in the Lord castle so she was always given the most important jobs when it came to workers, and the castle itself. Hisa had been a maid in the others lord and lady's home. Until the dreadful day when they were all killed, Hisa was the sole survivor. She was taken in by her Lord's father and had even helped the lord grow to become the man he was. Hisa was even close friends with his mother before her dramatic death. Just the though of the Lady's death brought tears to Hisa's eyes. It had been eight years since her death but it still hurt deep in her heart. Hisa press those memories out of her head as she focused at the task at had getting the slave needed. She was ordered to buy the best of the best. Hisa waited for hours till the higher quality slave began to sell. Still none seemed to meet the standers for all slave of the Western Lands. Not until the last slave did Hisa's curiosity get caught. The beautiful woman was like an angel from heaven. Her hair was a radiant gold and her eyes were like honey. The silver made her god like features stand out even more. This woman was the "one". Hisa believed that her Lord would be very pleased with her find. Hisa waited patiently as the prices grew enormously still it was nothing compared to what her limit was. It was no surprise when she won the as the top bidder. Hisa held her head up high even under the malice glare she received from the other lords that had wanted this fine beauty. She smiled at the thought of her Lord's surprise at the find she had found now a days it was quite hard to find good slaves. But Hisa's eyes were trained to notice every good quality from a far. She could see strength, intelligence, and fire with in the fragile body. Her wise eyes told her that this body was not frail though and that was why she picked this one over all the others. When she saw the woman give her a nervous smile her heart warmed as a wrinkled smile spread across her face. For some reason the angel seem to look familiar to Hisa but she couldn't place the place she had seen her. The closer she got to her the more she had the feeling that she had a deep connection with her. The woman paid her respect and bowed her head in a warm greeting. Hisa did a weak a bow since her age couldn't let her do any better.

"Hello, my name is Hisa it is a pleasure and I would be honored to know your name." Hisa voice was horse but still showed the kindness that made the woman before her relax.

"Hello Hisa, my name is of no importance you may name me what ever you want." Taiyou knew she should tell this kind old woman her name but for some reason she never told her owners her name. She didn't know why but it was like she never bad things would happen if she did. All of the sudden the face of the samurai warrior from her dreams flashed in her mind. She shivered. This didn't go unnoticed by Hisa but was quickly brushed off.

"Well no name wont do, let me think….. I know a suitable name how about Mika?" Hisa paused as if waiting for an answer Taiyou just nodded her head looking down towards her feet. Mika meant the full moon but for some reason that name seemed to drape a blanket of Taiyou's soul like darkness would consume her if she was named after the night. Taiyou had never felt comfortable in the night it was like her spirit couldn't be free when the sun set. It had always been that way ever since she was little. She loved the sun and felt so free every time she would feel it against her skin. Taiyou knew she shouldn't object to the name so she simply nodded. "Good well we must hurry me Lord will be home soon and he well be wanting to see you. Come! Lets not haste." Taiyou's stomach lurched anxiety began to control her emotions. She took a big breath and slowly blew it out as she walked toward the magnificent carriage awaiting them.

It took them a few hours to leave the market; soon enough they were heading to Taiyou's new home where her "master" Awaited her. Taiyou closed her eyes hoping for some reason her experience wouldn't be as painful as she had a feeling it would be. The carriage slowly drove up to the growing Castle. The castle was a magnificent sight to see. White walls and cherry wood cover the outside leaving the looks of the gates to heaven. Unfortunately Taiyou's eyes were closed and she never got to see the sight only fit for the gods to see. Hisa smiled warmly at the sight of the woman slowly drifting into sleep. She look so peaceful, it was as if a soft golden glow radiated off her. She was quite the find and Hisa just hoped her Lord would be gentle with this fallen angel. In her heart she knew the second Mika took a step into his home life altering changes were going to take place. Hisa prayed silently to the gods that this fate would finally melt the ice.

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