When I next awake, I am still on my bed, but my Lord and a strange man are standing right beside me. I notice that I am wrapped up in some strange accessories, and am unable to really move or speak.
"Ah, hello Miles. I am sad to see that they beat you so badly. I promise that you will only be beat like that if you deserve it. Which I really don't think you would." my Lord says as he notices I am awake.
"Who...is...that?" I just barely get out, my throat hurting badly.
"He's a doctor, well, a vet actually. All that the kingdom will let look at slaves of your race. He's more used to dealing with feral dogs, but he did his best." my Lord says, flashing a charming smile.
"Yes Lord Sonikku. I must be honest, he is human like us, so why are they not treated as such?" the vet says as he walks over to me.
"I think it is due to most of the kingdom's religion. I never really got too much into religion, but I have noticed the more devout tend to be the ones who think only Hedgehogs have any sort of rights." my Lord says as he sits down beside me.
"That is disappointing really. My studies of the ferals, and some I did on the slaves, have shown me we are all one, in a manner of speaking. We are all equals for we are all alive. We all feel joy, happiness, sorrow, anger, and lust, among other things, so why should we think we are any better than any other species? Anyway, I must go now, my liege, I am set to, and I hate saying this in front of the little one, neuter a farmer's slave." the vet says as he walks out of the room.
"What's that?" I say, it coming out in barely a whisper.
"Miles, it is better for you to not know. Just know neither me nor Shadow will ever do that to you. I have faith my brother is still alive and will be back. He's never been one to get hurt that easy."
"Master?" I say, pausing to breath before saying "How long am I stuck like this?"
"I think about three months Miles. Due to that, I am sending someone in here to take care of you. I am sure you know her well already. Whenever you are soiled, please let her know. And she will bathe you too, as you have broken several bones." my Lord says as he pats me on the cheek and gets up.
"Master?" I say as he stands up.
"Yes Miles?"
"Mr. Bolla told me to tell you to seek him out for a message."
"Alright, well, I will take my leave now Miles. Sonia should be right in."
"Thank you Master. I'm not sure if I deserve this care, but thank you." I say as he starts out the door.
"Of course you do, you are precious to both me and my brother. Now rest Miles." Master Sonic says as he shuts the door.
Within a few minutes, Sonia enters the room. Sure enough, she inspects me and caters to whatever need arises. It was a long and hard three months, despite my new Master visiting me daily, I missed Master Shadow deeply.
