Upon morning, Alice awoke to the silence of the room around her, there was no weight along her side or a muscular arm holding her tightly and with a heavy and long sigh Alice rolled onto her side to notice that Vaas was indeed gone, leaving the shanty room empty and silent and a very hungry Alice who needed to use the restroom again if you could call the jungle a rest room. Although she was relieved to wake up after Vaas had gone, the last thing she wanted to see was him butt naked like he had been. It was the price you had to pay for getting out of a situation like this that you had so carelessly put yourself in, and Alice was paying that price.
Mentally she kept questioning herself, who was the better of the two wrongs? Citra or Vaas, who was at fault the most, what was Joe doing and why the heck did she even wonder that in the first place? After an hour passed and Alice was seated on the bed with her arms resting on her knees and her head lowered she could hear the faint footsteps that grew closer and closer, already Alice had figured out the sound Vaas made when he was walking, it was a thud not one without care but a stride probably full of pride or anger. Looking up Alice watched the door open a bloody Vaas stepped in, his shirt was now torn nicely across his shoulder to his lower stomach and he looked utterly pissed off.
Averting her gaze Alice sat mindlessly as she flicked her toes together wondering what exactly she could say while Vaas didn't even look in her direction and went straight for a fresh shirt tossing the red tank to the side. It was probably best for Alice to remain silent, just question herself and when Vaas left probably look for a bucket or something to use as a make shift toilet, but that would also be rude, either way Alice decided to figure out her boundaries as his captive.
"Good morning Hermano"
Silence passed over the two of them, Alice could hear Vaas stand still, there was no sound of his holsters moving or even the faint sound of his boots could be heard, not unless he was a majestic ninja of course and was one with the wind. Perhaps it was because she had said Hermano, she had overheard some of the other pirates say it late yesterday and though she didn't speak Spanish very well she did have a good idea of picking up words and names very easily.
"Well good Morning Hermana"
For a moment he seemed pleased and continued doing whatever he was doing, probably putting on a new shirt, then Alice heard the flick of his lighter this time as Alice turned she noticed it was a cigar, he probably smoked when he was stressed or frustrated and Alice had heard before of people smoking stuff like Pot to help calm the nerves. Strolling over to her, Vaas sat along Alice's side obviously to her chained up state. More than likely Vaas was use to keeping captives like this for days, and she didn't doubt that he probably also used them as sex slaves making Alice slightly concerned for her own wellbeing, she knew she could get through this perhaps with a few wounds here and there but mentally would be another challenge.
"Seeing as you're so nice and respectful this morning I'll extend your little chain later, maybe bring you some lunch hmm?"
His words where almost like that of a taunt, extend her chain and bring her food? What on earth was he playing at, even Alice couldn't tell she just sat there and gave a nod trying to seem thankful but she couldn't word the thank you, for some reason she just couldn't muster it as she went back to her own mindless state. A jerk of the chain brought her back as she looked up at Vaas, he had this look on his face that was threatening and Alice moved as quickly as she could as she followed him outside where he then proceeded to chain her up to another area attaching her chain to a metal pole tethering her up as if she was a best.
"Toilet, Shower, have fun Hermana"
Just like that Vaas walked away leaving Alice to look at the shabby little outhouse, she waited a moment or two before peeking inside, it was almost like a little shed, steel tin was its main structure with a few makeshift pieces of metal rods here and there to hold it together. Inside was a small little cubical shower room that looked inviting and on the other side was a small and funny enough somewhat decently clean toilet. Perhaps Vaas liked his stuff clean but either way Alice didn't wait a single second as she darted for the toilet.
Oh the wonders it was to feel slightly refreshed before Alice then darted to the shower to test it out, it had both hot and cold water surprisingly and with glee and delight Alice jumped in despite the chain making it awkward. Rubbing her body up and down she cleaned herself from head to toe trying to rid herself of any marks or the scent of Vaas which kind of made her wish she didn't wash but she needed this more than anything. Allowing the water to glide down her throat she also quenched her thirst before she got out of the shower, finding a towel she started to dry herself before she paused and held the towel close to her face.
Of all the things she had to just grab the towel that Vaas had probably used that very morning and his scent still lingered there strongly, it was enough to make her feel dreamy, once again she cursed on the inside for being such a stupid woman and probably letting her own hormones get the best of her because she had no idea that Vaas had slipped in and was watching her only clearing his throat to announce his presence after taking his time examining her.
Stiffen at the sound of him behind her, Alice quickly wrapped the towel around her body feel utterly vulnerable being naked around him, who was to say he would or wouldn't hurt her while she was distracted, either way Alice felt the heat rise in her face as she turned to face him and Vaas caught her off guard with that smirk, it was enough to make her blush making her turn on her heels to look away from him and try to gather her clothes and seem distracted.
"Feel better Hermana?"
"Yes thank you"
"Here"
Tossing a mango at her, Alice caught it with her bare two hands and smiled as she looked at the fresh fruit but unfortunate for her being caught off guard yet again the towel around her slipped loose making Vaas laugh like a little kid. Alice wanted to scold him for being so immature but she wasn't in that position and she was awfully reminded of that by the tug on the chain as Vaas brutally pulled her in against his body.
Still somewhat wet and naked she held in a breath as Vaas leaned forward, one hand on the chain keeping her in place and the other trailing up the back of her body until he hit that sensation spot right between her shoulder blade causing Alice to gasp and just like a savage animal Vaas took advantage with a harsh and ravenous kiss nipping softly at her lips leaving the poor woman stunned and confused by the time Vaas let her go and walked away.
What on earth had just happened was unknown but she could hear him starting to undo the chain and Alice feared what next he could do to her, she was totally off guard, her mind was buzzing and her body was aching for his touch again making Alice feel utterly confused as to what to do. How many years had it been since she was with a guy let alone had actual sex? Too many that was for sure, the last person was that asshole of an ex and he had mistreated her badly, Alice would even say that Vaas was more of a gentleman, her ex had an invisible chain over her, but Vaas displayed his dominance very strongly in the way he walked, the chain around her neck and even how he spoke to her never using her name but instead calling her Hermana.
A painful tug made her jolt forward; Alice wasn't even dressed she had been so confused and dazed by everything that she had totally blanked out.
"Give me a second here!"
Alice yelled out not remembering who she was supposed to be right now, immediately she was regretting her choice of words and tone of voice as Vaas stormed right up to her and hoisted her up onto his shoulder with little effort carrying her back into the shanty naked and all. This had Alice totally stunned and shocked as well as angry on the inside. What more could she do or say? Nothing, she was helpless to this madness and once inside Vaas tossed her onto the bed along the chain.
"Don't EVER fucking speak to me that way again Perra! Do you know who I fucking am? Huh? I'm the one with the fucking dick and you do exactly as I fucking say or else!"
Nodding her head in agreement, Alice stiffened as he raged knowing she should just give up all in all but at the thought of giving up she was reminded of all the times she had survived the harsh jungle, Vaas was no different, he was a jungle himself, filled with madness, beauty, graceful and utterly dangerous, he was like fire, beautiful in every way but one touch could burn with enough fuel given. Then Alice had an idea, she didn't want to keep playing the whole submissive slave that was mindless, she needed to figure out her footing even more.
"I'm truly sorry Vaas, you caught me off guard and I wasn't thinking clearly. This is my foolish fault please do whatever punishment I deserve"
At the sound of her words she could hear him stop passing back and forth and rambling, he was trying to remain calm but even so Alice could still feel the tension in the air as she lowered her head shamefully ready for the hit, the punch to the ribs and the pain that would follow. Alice was no stranger to that pain, she had been there before with her ex, his mental abuse, his control and torment, the betrayal of her own friends, what more was Alice expecting in this life? Without knowing it Vaas had taken away all her hopes and dreams in that single instant despite her mind tell her otherwise, her quivering body and trembling soul deceived her at that very moment as she was reminded of the pain she once had to endure.
Alice hadn't realized it, but she was crying silently and she hated seeming so weak but she had to admit to it being the truth, a shameful one at that. However Vaas strolled towards her and stroked away a tear drop, he seemed concerned if Vaas could ever seem like that, and it was a wondering look like as if he couldn't figure out what he had done wrong.
However the moment was fleeting as Vaas moved away and disappeared outside only to come back having retrieved her clothing and the Mango as well, either way Alice didn't move from her current position still expecting Vaas to change his attitude into a violent raging beast about to slaughter her, but instead he just lit up a cigar and took a long drag almost thinking to himself.
"I'll be back for lunch"
With that said and done the man himself just left not chaining her up or even locking the door behind him. Was he trying to display a means of sympathy? Now that he was gone Alice could let out all that emotional build up on the inside as she lay on the mattress and cried herself to sleep. All she wanted to do was escape that nightmare, that abuse that was marked upon her by that first guy she ever cared for, that asshole he was.
For what seemed like a very long time, Alice sat on the bed, crying, sniffling in between breaths and in and out of sleep all the while she was still naked, despite her body saying stay awake Alice was more than exhausted, her mental state was breaking and all the emotions she had been trying to suppress where cracking through the cement wall around her and threatening to drown her. It was still daylight outside, the window high above shone through the rays sunlight through the dirty glass, but Alice wasn't able to focus on anything but her past, the things she had to endure where more than enough to have broken her in half, but for some reason she always pushed on and found the will to keep going. Now things were different, she was captured, stuck in this shithole and probably going to die, but no matter the way Alice looked at things, Death was always tempting. Since she stepped foot on this isle she knew there was no way she would be able to go back to her former home, the jungle and its insanity had already tainted her and though it had helped build her up physically she was still mentally broken and living the fear of her past.
Between sleeping and waking up, Alice heard footsteps somewhere, but she was too lost in thought to acknowledge it and only wished for things to end. Imagine the face of Joe if he ever saw how broken she had become in just a short span of time, her mood swings always got in the way but the fact that her past crept back up into her mind never helped her. Lightly Alice felt something against her body, at first she thought it was the pirate himself but instead the comforts of a blanket as he treating her like some child now almost tucking her in. Even if Alice was a mind reader she was sure her mind would explode trying to probe whatever thoughts went on inside his head, Vaas was just insane and with drugs and alcohol he was even worse so why did he now seem to care?
Rolling her eyes Alice curled up to the comforts of the bedding, pulling the blanket closer to herself until she looked like a human cacoon with nothing but her head slightly popping out from under the covers. Though the white sheet was dirty, smelled of the man himself and wasn't very thick, it was enough for the woman to fall back into sleep, however she did not get that luxury when she felt the jerk of the chain. It was brutal and Alice thought that he might just snap her neck with a simple pull but she didn't understand what was going on. First he puts a blanket on her and then he changes his mind and tugs on the chain forcing her to sit up?
Looking dull and emotionless into his green eyes, Alice watched him, the chain gripped tightly in his hand; his eyebrows drew together making him look even more psychotic and pissed off more than before. Alice, broken on the inside, no longer cared of whatever it was that was going to happen to her, she had given up in one swift and single moment and all it had taken was for Vaas to yell at her to break that ice that held her.
"The fuck you think you're doing Hermana?"
It took Alice a while to take note to the light in the room, it was dark, had she fallen asleep so fast from when he had put the blanket on her too late in the afternoon? Did time really pass that fast by when she was lost in this tidal wave of hers? Quivering as she sat up and lowered her head not saying a word, this only pissed Vaas off, she heard him toss the chain to the ground in pure rage and pace back and forth on the spot in front of her. Maybe he would be kind enough to pull the gun on her and end it right here for her, but even if that was so Vaas was the man to torment and torture not give sympathy or mercy.
"FUCK!"
Yelling at the top of his lungs he made Alice jump slightly in surprise, his voice was stern and he was soon tossing papers and books around before pulling out a thick joint. Yet again Alice made note to the fact he seemed to smoke when he was frustrated or angry, the scent of the drug filled the air and this time Alice didn't fight back, she gave in allowing the drug to fill her lungs and bubble her mind and to be honest she enjoyed it as it relaxed her. Taking in a deep breath Alice let out a relaxed sigh but it was shortly lived before Vaas was upon her, his face was inches away from hers but he dared not to touch her. All she needed to do was look into his bloodshot eyes to figure out that she was pissing him off, that anger and rage that boiled inside of him washed over Alice reminding her that she was in a dire situation between Life and Death.
"I want you to fuck up real smart ok Perra? I didn't bring you here to fucking take care of you and your shit. So get it together and learn to fucking take it like you should. Plus I like my toys with a bit of a fight"
Though he swore and seemed pissed off, his tone was rather collect as he gave her a nod and straighten up and left the shanty leaving Alice to wonder what he meant by that, why would he even care? With a heavy sigh Alice decided it was best to just do as she was told like a good little girl as she got up and put on her clothes but it didn't make her feel any different, worst of all she hated having to pretend she was happy and ok with everything but right now it was all she could do, clearly Vaas just wanted to torment her, have his fun on the side lines and eventually end her, probably parade her corpse around to strike fear into the Rakyat but Alice didn't think they would really care.
Rubbing her shoulder and lower arm, Alice knew she had never taken up the opportunity to get any tattoo, she always admired the designs but Alice understood well enough that even the Rakyat kept her at a distance, making her do simple dirty work for them. Leaning against the bed frame and looking at the dirty ceiling, Alice knew that the only thing that accepted her here was the jungle itself. She'd always been great with animals, she knew some basic medical stuff which helped when it came to herbal as well, but even here she started to feel like just some average dumb idiot, despite her appearance the thoughts still echoed in her head of the humiliation she had endured.
"Bout fucking time!"
Vaas strolled into the room and grabbed the chain with a force almost causing Alice to fall over; Vaas pulled her along out of the shanty and down to the camp area. It was filled with pirates like ants in an ant farm, they were hovering around bonfires, music was booming and laughter and drunken words filled the air. Alice would have said it looked like a party but it was just the normal routine of the Pirates from a long day's work in the stinking heat. Like before Vaas walked into the building and made Alice sit giving her another bowel of stale food, this time it looked like some beef stew that was cold and the gravy was bitter but Alice endured making note that this area must have been a canteen of sorts as she eyed off the various pirates drinking and eating. Vaas himself had grabbed himself his own meal, it looked warm and smelled delicious but Alice kept her eyes on her own food and sipped a small glass of water that had been passed to her.
From behind she heard the boom of voices coming and the sound of cars squealing with a few gunshots, it must have been that time for everyone more than likely and Alice felt uncomfortable around all these pirates, they looked at her eyeing her off as if they wanted to put her in a pit and make her fight. Either way Vaas reclined back and was talking with one or two pirates that passed while he sipped on a few beer bottles almost minding his own business. It was a clear display that Alice was his by bringing her down here, showing her off and making sure it was clear that she was nothing more than a prisoner or one of those other words Vaas had used to describe her, Puta and Perra seemed to be the most common when he addressed her to another pirate.
A cold breeze passed over her and made her shiver slightly, it was a relief to feel the cool air here, Alice was always use to the hot heat that she had adapted very well in this place, she never complained and her pale ghostly skin had taken a slight tan but still she was pale compared to others. Time passed very slowly, Alice had been busy watching the other pirates, noting how they walked and talked their accents and the various scars along their body until Alice spotted a familiar face in the crowed that was glaring at her with a menacing snarl. His dark skin made him blend in but the cloudy colour of his blind eye made him stand out and the white yellowish teeth of his didn't help.
Whoever he was he wasn't someone even Alice would want to take on, perhaps from a distance with an arrow sure but even then she still doubted herself. This pirate was built with a body that could kill with a swift blow, he wasn't like some body builder but he did have that intimidating look, Alice noted he was alone, probably didn't make too many friends in fact Alice had to even question how pirates lived here in such run down conditions. Eventually Alice watched a set of girls come into the camp, it was pretty clear who they were, their dark skin and black hair tied behind their heads in a ponytail, the colourful tops showing just enough cleavage to receive some glances and woof whistles and the apple bottom jeans they wore. Softly Alice snorted at them watching them walk so elegantly without any shame showing off their body in the process, whores of course probably from Bad town. Alice had been there once and she wasn't exactly welcome there, perhaps because she stood out too much for the women who lived and worked there.
Unknowingly Vaas had been watching Alice, smirking with a shit eating grin as he watched her observe the women. Inwardly Alice was entertained watching the women as she mentally humiliated them but in this place the pirates where probably desperate enough to go for anything that moved. Shortly another vehicle arrived, a small jeep that was cramped full of more women from Bad Town, they had probably gotten on a boat over here and couldn't be bothered walking from the docking area in their thick high heels, although Alice mused as some of them looked high, others clearly tipsy drunk stumbling around. Soon enough the place seemed like some party but Vaas never spoke up or did anything; he just kept getting more and more beer and drinking while watching Alice.
However Alice had caught the glare of one of the women nearby, she was young and her skin was a light tan, her black hair dangled by her shoulders as she made a direct bee-line for Alice. Even though the woman had a glare that could kill, Alice still couldn't help but smile watching the woman as she made a swift change in her walk and moved towards Vaas. Alice already knew where this was going and she had to laugh softly wondering if the woman really thought that she could annoy Alice by toying around. Alice had no true feeling for Vaas; he was attractive in appearance and probably had girls falling all over him and sure Alice might admit to longing for his touch but she knew well enough that this Pirate didn't take Prisoners as anything more than personal fuck slaves.
"Hey sweety wanna leave this dump and go somewhere quiet?"
Twirling a finger in her hair, the woman blinked and swayed her body as if she was some goddess and she probably thought she was with the cash she must have been able to bring in, but Alice looked over towards another set of girls, one of them had been so drunk and high that she was tripping out over the stairs thinking they were animals, it made Alice laugh inwardly but then from her side she heard a loud thud and her attention soon turned to the woman, she was on the ground clearly looking in disbelief and rage as Vaas stood up, it looked like he had pushed her and not a gentle one either.
"Fuck off Puta I don't need your shit!"
In an instant the woman stood up and dusted herself off, Vaas clearly looked insane, he as slightly hunched and he was pretty damn drunk too as he seemed to sway a bit, Alice was now fully focused on what was happening, curiosity had always been her greatest weakness and right now she was wondering why on earth Vaas would turn and do that, I mean sure he was a man and he was drunk and high a lot and insane with rapid mood swings but even so Alice had thought to herself the man himself indulged in sexual activity especially when it was being offered by a young fine looking woman, whore or not she had the looks.
"What the fuck? You want that fucking skinny white ass bitch more than me?"
Pointing to herself and then towards Alice, there was clearly jealousy and Alice wasn't surprised, if Vaas had rejected her offer then sure enough it was only expected as the poor girl looked in disbelief, a few other pirates had noted the scene playing out before them but most of them were too occupied on their loins. Vaas on the other hand took the woman's words as an insult and lashed out back handing her and causing her to stumble over grabbing a table to quickly lift herself up.
"Know you fucking place Puta! You think I would lower myself to the likes of you and your shit then think again Perra! I'm the one who decides what I do and when I do it and if you don't like that then FUCK OFF!"
Tears began to stream down the woman's face, a few more heads had turned in their direction watching, but even so the woman didn't give up which amazed Alice but also made her concerned, Vaas was spewing with anger, his face was red with rage and his bloodshot eyes clearly indicated to murder. Shaking her head the woman took a step towards Vaas not wanting to believe his words, in a sense she looked like some ex who wanted him but a lot of woman probably did and it made Alice wonder if Vaas was like this towards other women like herself.
Before the woman could do or say anything more Vaas with a swift movement pulled his handgun out and boom, he shot point black range at her forehead, the girl lifelessly fell to the ground in a pool of blood and splattered brain, her once former pretty face contorted and her body began to spasm. If his raised voice wasn't enough then the gunshot surly was, everyone had turned and looked at Vaas some smirking and laughing with the comment that she deserved it, but even the women didn't seem to bother as if they expected it to happen.
Nobody seemed to truly care, the music carried on, people turned back to whatever they were doing apart from a random here and there but Alice sat stiff as she watched Vaas put the gun right back into its holster. The muscles in his arms seemed slightly tensed but apart from that his face seemed calm like as if pulling the trigger released all of his utter rage on the inside. That could have been Alice laying there dead on the ground just like the woman, lifeless with blood pouring out of a whole in her head, but instead Vaas was keeping Alice close, he was in a sense treating her like some sort of trophy and Alice could understand why. She'd not only killed one or two of his pirates, rather a handful plus destroyed a few outposts but maybe there was something about Vaas that made him want to keep her close. Quickly Alice tossed away that thought; Vaas was a black hearted monster with a craving for blood.
"Fuck me! Clean this shit up!"
Vaas Roared and pointed to the body on the floor giving it a kick before taking one last swig of his beer and stumbling around to grab the chain before leaving in the silence of the darkened night. True Alice could take advantage of this situation, everyone was partying and having fun, the music was loud enough and Vaas was drunk, so drunk that he couldn't keep a straight line as he kept pulling on the chain hurrying Alice along even though she was right along his side. Each of his steps seemed unco-ordinated. A scene played in Alice's head from Star Wars, where Leia grabbed the chain and choked Jabba that Hutt; it could work for Alice in this situation just as it had done for Leia. Escape was easy, the road ahead of her was clear she could just jump and run away, but then something troubled her mind, something she never dared to think.
What if the Rakyat didn't treat her as having escaped? What if they turned their backs called her a traitor and decided to kill her instead? For whatever Reason Alice decided it would be best to not choke Vaas to death and follow his orders, there was just something about him that kept her coming closer and closer. Upon reaching the shanty Vaas tripped on the first step, Alice out of instinct quickly grabbed him by the waist and hoisted him up getting him back onto his feet; he in turn wrapped his arms around her and leaned into her as if she was some support pillar, his crutch for life.
"Why are you so good to me Hermana?"
His breath was over powered by Alcohol, he was pretty damn drunk but Alice did her best to get him up and into the shanty before sitting him on the bedside. Sure enough he was drunk, he had done nothing more than scoff one beer down after the other as well as killed a prostitute but Alice didn't want to take any risks, Vaas could have been playing her.
"Hey Hermana come on you can tell me anything…"
Hunched over he leaned in close, his head against her chest, his muscular arms holding her in position and when Alice tried to step away from him, he only gripped more tighter like an anaconda. Letting out a sigh she ruffled the thicket of his Mohawk, she wondered it herself, why did she help him up and carry him to his bed, why did she not kill him when he was so utterly drunk and vulnerable?
"I just did, let's leave it at that."
Snickering at her reply Alice pushed Vaas back onto the bed but he refused to go down easily and when he did he took her with him. With a huff Alice found herself now straddling him but yet again as she tried to move away the man kept her in place, his hands now on her hips and Alice clearly did not like the look of it as she folded her arms and glared down at him while he only smirked.
"Your too drunk, go to sleep."
"Awe Hermana why you no love me?"
Pausing at his words Alice rolled her eyes at him before violently tossing her body to the side causing Vaas to lose his grip. In turn he just cuddled up to her spooning and he seemed so caring in that faint moment, Alice really didn't understand men especially the insane type, she knew that guys always complained about women saying how they are so complicated but men themselves could be complicated.
"Tell me something Hermana"
"Go to sleep!"
Soon enough he was sound asleep, but Alice remained wide awake, her mind buzzing with questions, she wanted out of here but if she did where would she go, back to Citra and the Rakyat? What if she stayed, was she truly safe here with this man and his bunch of thugs and their hard-core addictions? Choices after choices poured through her mind until eventually she spotted the slightest glimpse of daylight breaking through the darkened room.
A/N: I dont know how to thank those of you who are following this story, it really means a lot and I know the story hasn't gotten to far in, there is a lot more violence and drug abuse to come in future chapters. I'll be trying to upload weekly on Mondays or Sundays, sometimes a day or two early.
If you could so kindly Review this chapter and let me know of what you liked or disliked so far :) Thanks
