(A/N: WHEE! Thankies for the reviews! ^O^
White Spirit Angel: Kai and Rei...well, you're just going to have to find out, now aren't you? ^_~ And yes, let's all pity Rei. D
Neko Oni: I only put Rei's foot binding in there because it was bizzare and odd and downright fascinating. I almost would have liked to leave his feet bound, but it kinda would have killed the story plot. X3 MmmmmmTower of London...D Gore is the only good part of hstory..no, just kidding. ^_~ Romans, Aztecs...Ahhhh, so much blood and gore and violence. XD Where'd your clones get to? O__o;;; Fluff-ball? REeeeiiiii....*goes looking*
Now! On with the fic!)
Dawn of Terror
Chapter 6: To Become
~*
Rei lay, basking in the late afternoon sunlight that was streaming through the open window. The scent of June roses filled the air, riding into the house on the light zephyr that lifted the curtains and made them swirl above Rei's head, dancing an intricate dance with the wind. Rei yawned and rolled onto his back, stretching his arms into the air, then resettling them over his chest.
He heard the clock chime six and rolled over again, knowing dinner wouldn't be served for another hour at least. He rolled over again, pondering the changes around the household recently.
Kai had just returned from boarding school only a matter of hours ago, and was upstairs unpacking. Rei couldn't wait to tell the other boy about everything that had happened in the past ten months- he was sure the other boy would be delighted to hear his tales. He rolled over for the final time and fell into an uneasy sleep.
~*
Kai finished unpacking, laying the last of his things on his bed. Sighing, he picked up the note on his dresser. It was written in his grandfather's loose scrawl, rolling across the page. He scanned the memo quickly, then crumpled it in his hand. "Why can't that damn man just talk to may face?! No, he always has to write it in a note!"
He threw the paper to the ground and flopped back on his bed, knocking everything onto the floor in the process. Normally, he would have picked it up and scolded himself for being an idiot, but right now, he just didn't care. He stared at the ceiling, blinking back blind tears of rage. Why did it have to be him? Why couldn't it be someone else? "Why does he have to do this to you?"
The door creaked and he jumped, startled. "Who's there?"
Two big, golden eyes peered at him through the doorway. "Can I come in, Kai-kun?"
Kai sighed and sat up. "Whatever."
Rei bounded into the room, leaping up onto the bed beside him and curling up. He closed his eyes. They were silent for a few moments. Kai sighed. Rei opened an eyes, tail flickering in front of his face. "Something wrong, Kai-kun?"
Kai shook his head. "No." The bluenette turned his face aside. Rei crawled over to him, resting his paws on his thigh. "You can tell me."
Kai looked at the neko-jin, who's eyes were wide and pleading. "Don't you trust me, Kai-kun?"
Kai tore his gaze away, unable to look at those eyes any longer. He heard the swish of air being moved as Rei turned his face away from his Master. "I guess not."
His voice quavered. Kai frowned. "Don't Rei."
Kai turned back to the neko-jin and tipped his face back towards himself. Rei's mouth was open, as if to say something. "Don't," Kai murmured, running his thumb over Rei's bottom lip.
The neko-jin looked up at the older boy, completely bewildered, somethong of terror hidden in his eyes. "I can't believe..." Kai trailed off, stroking Rei's cheek absently mindedly. "Don't cry, Rei, don't cry."
It was more advice for himself than for Rei, who merely narrowed his eyes and looked at Kai concernedly. "Are you okay, Kai-ku-"
"No. No, I'm not okay."
Rei placed a paw on the older boy's forehead, brushing back the blue bangs. "What's wrong? Don't you feel well?"
"No, no I don't. But it's okay- I'll get over it. It'll be okay. I'll be okay. It's you I'm worried about."
Rei cocked his head to the side, trying to comprehend his Master. "What are you saying? I'm fine-"
"You won't be. You'll never be the same again. Never, not after they-"
He stopped, realizing there was no point in scaring the thirteen year-old. There was nothing he could do to stop this or even prolong it and telling Rei would only make things more torturous on the naive neko-jin. "Nevermind," he mumbled, sliding out of Rei's grasp and onto the floor.
He threw back the covers of the bed and slid between them. "I'm going to lie down for awhile. Tell Grandfather I won't be joining him for dinner."
Rei sat still for a moment, looking worriedly at his Master. "Will you be okay?"
Kai nodded, closing his eyes. "Yeah, I'll be fine."
"If you say so," Rei trailed off, turning and sliding down off the bed, onto the floor and slinking out the door.
~*
Dinner was silent. Even Mariah was quiet. Rei nervously chewed at his food, which tasted like sawdust in his dry mouth. He could see Lord Hiwatari from the crack in the kitchen door.
The elderly man was sitting at the head of the dining room table, staring straight ahead, eyes burning like a roaring inferno, mought set in a grim, firm line. Rei swallowed, then looked at Mariah, who was sitting sideways on her chair, watching Lord Hiwatari. She hadn't even touched her food.
Rei set down his fork. Mariah jumped at the clattering, then looked at Rei. "More rice, Rei-chan?"
The raven-haired boy shook his head and slid off his chair. "No thanks. I'm going to go check on-"
Mariah hissed, warning him not to say the name of the person he meant to see. She checked Lord Hiwatari's face, then nodded to Rei, who sprinted out of the room as fast as he could.
~*
When Kai woke, it was pitch black. The only light was that of the crescent moon shining in through his window. Far away, the melidous howls of wolves reached his ears. He started to get up. Something closer by howled and something beside him twitched, snuggling into his arm and whimpering. Kai looked down.
In the rum moonlight, he could just make out the outline of Rei's head, face buried in his arm. He smiled slightly, reaching out and stroking the soft silken strands at his fingertips. His face fell as he remembered the note that lay in the wastepaper basket. How much longer would Rei remain this innocent? How much longer would he allow himself to be touched freely, without fear of hurt, without fear of pain?
Tears started to form in his eyes. On impulse, he leaned down and brushed his lips across Rei's, reveling in the smoothness. He retracted, looking back at his friend. "I'm sorry, Rei. God, I'm so sorry."
The neko-jin sighed and rolled over, oblivious to his fate.
~*
Morning came with evil tidings. Kai was roused by the dull roar of an engine and wheels crunching on the gravel drive. The bluenette sat up, yawning and stretching as he started to get up. The morning sun nearly blinded him as it filtered through the window. The door was flung open suddenly, followed by the shrill of Mariah's 'commaninding' voice. "Master Kai, have you seen-"
Her eyes fell upon Rei, who was still curled between Kai's sheets. She looked supiciously at Kai, then stalked over to the bed. She shook Rei awake, which was no easy task. The neko-jin was a heavy sleeper.
When finally he woke, she dragged him out of the room. Turning in the doorway to glare at Kai, she shouted, "And you! Get dressed! Miss Junsui is here to see you."
Kai swallowed, then did as he was told. With every article of clothing he placed on his body, he realized how much closer he was to the inevitable.
~*
Kai met Mariah in the front hall, accompanied by Rei. The boy was kneeling on the floor, head forced down in a submissive manner. Kai swallowed. Mariah nodded to him, smiling sweetly. "Go sit in the parlor."
She tried to smooth out her hair, probably hoping to make a good impression. Kai realized she was decked out in her best clothes. This was a very important meeting. The bell rang. Mariah turned to open the door, then glared at Kai. "Take him with you."
She motioned at Rei. Kai pulled Rei up by the hand, then led him into the parlor as Mariah opened the door. Kai sat down on the couch, letting go of Rei's wrist. The neko-jin immediatley dropped back to the floor, eyes still studying the carpet. Kai bit his lip. He couldn't stand this-
"Good morning, Miss Junsui, Master Taiyou, Lord Shouri. Please, come in. My Master awaits you."
He heard numerous footsteps in the hall- the clack of high heels against tiling. He had the sudden urge to run and hide. Instead, he sat, still and calm, awaiting Mariah's entrance. The pink-haired neko-jin entered the room, leading guests. She stood at the door and made sure they entered the room, then stepped inside and stood near the door, ready to be called upon if her services should be needed. Kai eyed the strangers.
There were two men, obviously older than the third, whom was a girl. The men looked to be relatively close in age- perhaps twenty and twenty-two? He couldn't be sure. They were both slightly short and dark-haired, with bright coffee colored eyes. The shorter of the two looked a little more wisened and Kai guessed he would be soft-spoken and gentle in manner. He would be Lord Shouri, eldest of the Ukiyas. The second brother looked boisterous and unruly. He had a sort of wild look about him and Kai was wary. He didn't like the look of this man, Master Taiyou, second brother of the Ukiya clan.
The woman was something else entirley. She looked nothing like her brothers, with bright blue eyes and hair to match a new copper penny. Her locks were piled ontop of her head in some sort of 'bun'. Her eyes brows were high and arched, giving her an almost devious look, especially when she pulled her thin lips back into a smile. Kai looked away from Junsui and back to Lord Shouri. "We are very pleased to meet you, Hiwatari-sama."
The short man bowed. Kai stood and returned the gesture. "And I to meet you, Ukiya-sama."
Shouri sat down on the sofa. Kai followed suit. Shouri folded his hand in his lap. "You know what we are here to discuss, Hiwatari-sama?"
Kai nodded. Shouri smiled. "Good. May I see our present?"
Kai gestured to Rei, who was still on the floor. Shouri turned to his brother. "What do you think, Taiyou?"
The younger brother frowned. "His feet aren't bound."
Shouri turned back to look at Rei. "He seems obedient enough, but if you are not satisfied that he will not try to escape, we will have them bound-"
"No. That takes to long, elder brother. We'll have them shackled instead."
Out of the corner of his eye, Kai saw Rei start to shake. The neko-jin was crying. He must have been confused. Kai turned his attention back to the Ukiyas. Shouri was bowing again. "We are grateful to have this exchange. We have suffered since the locustes came and to marry off Junsui for such an exchange of gifts, and to such a family, is a great honor. We are in your debt, Hiwatari Kai."
Kai stood again and bowed, but couldn't reply because of the lump in his throat. Mariah escorted the Ukiyas out of the door and gave Kai a thumbs-up as she exited. Kai slumped back into the sofa. He sat there in silence for a few moments, before remembering Rei.
The neko-jin was staring fixatedly at the floor, trying to blink back tears, trying to steady his breath. "Rei? Are you okay?"
The neko-jin lifted a tear-stained face to greet him. His eyes blazed wildly with anger. "So, you're just going to get rid of me?! Just like that?!"
He tore his gaze away. "That's all I am to you! Just another piece of property!"
He looked back up. "I thought I was your friend Kai!"
With that, the neko-jin bolted from the room, sobbing loudly.
~*
There was a knock at the door. Rei nuzzled the pillows and hugged them to his face. "Go away!"
The door creaked open anyways. "Rei-"
"No!" the neko-jin screamed, and sat up, hugging the pillow to his middle.
Kai took a step inside the room and shut the door. "Rei, I need-"
"NO!"
Rei flung himself back onto the bed, stuffing the pillow over his ears, sobbing. "GO AWAY! Leave me alone! I hate you! I hate you!"
The neko-jin slammed his fist into the matress several times, trying to vent the anger and sadness in his soul. Kai grabbed the boy's wrist and gently put his arm to rest. "Rei-chan," he murmured seating himself on the edge of the bed.
The boy moved away from him, still sobbing. Kai laid his hand on Rei's wrist. The boy jerked it away. "Just leave me alone."
Kai placed his hand on Rei's head, then started to stroke the soft ebony hair. "Shush, Rei-chan. You don't really want to be left alone, do you?"
The boy shook his head. "Hush, hush. It's okay."
Rei started sobbing again. "No! It's not okay! They're going to take me away and I'm not ever gonna see you again!"
Rei was suddenly in Kai's arms, hugging the bluenette tightly, sobbing into his chest. "I don't want to go away Kai-kun. You're the only friend I've ever had."
"You'll make new friends-"
"Who could replace you?"
Rei looked up at Kai, lips trembling, eyes overflowing with tears. He traced Kai's cheek with his thumb. "Nobody could replace you Kai-kun. You're my friend, you're my brother- you're my family. Don't make me loose that again."
The neko-jin's voice dropped off to a whisper and he nuzzled Kai's chest and lay his head there, remaining still for the longest time. Kai was forcing himself not show that he cared for the boy. He had to let him go, or the Hiwatari name would be ruined.
Finally, Kai couldn't hold back the tears anymore. "God, Rei-chan! You don't have any idea what they're going to do to you! God, God, Grandfather is trading you off as a sex slave! You poor thing! God, Rei-chan! To have them-"
Kai checked himself, then looked down at Rei, who was staring back up at him, horrified. "I'm going to be a what?!"
Kai looked sorrowfully down at him. "A sex slave for them- their whore."
Rei blanched, then went limp and fainted dead away in Kai's arms.
White Spirit Angel: Kai and Rei...well, you're just going to have to find out, now aren't you? ^_~ And yes, let's all pity Rei. D
Neko Oni: I only put Rei's foot binding in there because it was bizzare and odd and downright fascinating. I almost would have liked to leave his feet bound, but it kinda would have killed the story plot. X3 MmmmmmTower of London...D Gore is the only good part of hstory..no, just kidding. ^_~ Romans, Aztecs...Ahhhh, so much blood and gore and violence. XD Where'd your clones get to? O__o;;; Fluff-ball? REeeeiiiii....*goes looking*
Now! On with the fic!)
Dawn of Terror
Chapter 6: To Become
~*
Rei lay, basking in the late afternoon sunlight that was streaming through the open window. The scent of June roses filled the air, riding into the house on the light zephyr that lifted the curtains and made them swirl above Rei's head, dancing an intricate dance with the wind. Rei yawned and rolled onto his back, stretching his arms into the air, then resettling them over his chest.
He heard the clock chime six and rolled over again, knowing dinner wouldn't be served for another hour at least. He rolled over again, pondering the changes around the household recently.
Kai had just returned from boarding school only a matter of hours ago, and was upstairs unpacking. Rei couldn't wait to tell the other boy about everything that had happened in the past ten months- he was sure the other boy would be delighted to hear his tales. He rolled over for the final time and fell into an uneasy sleep.
~*
Kai finished unpacking, laying the last of his things on his bed. Sighing, he picked up the note on his dresser. It was written in his grandfather's loose scrawl, rolling across the page. He scanned the memo quickly, then crumpled it in his hand. "Why can't that damn man just talk to may face?! No, he always has to write it in a note!"
He threw the paper to the ground and flopped back on his bed, knocking everything onto the floor in the process. Normally, he would have picked it up and scolded himself for being an idiot, but right now, he just didn't care. He stared at the ceiling, blinking back blind tears of rage. Why did it have to be him? Why couldn't it be someone else? "Why does he have to do this to you?"
The door creaked and he jumped, startled. "Who's there?"
Two big, golden eyes peered at him through the doorway. "Can I come in, Kai-kun?"
Kai sighed and sat up. "Whatever."
Rei bounded into the room, leaping up onto the bed beside him and curling up. He closed his eyes. They were silent for a few moments. Kai sighed. Rei opened an eyes, tail flickering in front of his face. "Something wrong, Kai-kun?"
Kai shook his head. "No." The bluenette turned his face aside. Rei crawled over to him, resting his paws on his thigh. "You can tell me."
Kai looked at the neko-jin, who's eyes were wide and pleading. "Don't you trust me, Kai-kun?"
Kai tore his gaze away, unable to look at those eyes any longer. He heard the swish of air being moved as Rei turned his face away from his Master. "I guess not."
His voice quavered. Kai frowned. "Don't Rei."
Kai turned back to the neko-jin and tipped his face back towards himself. Rei's mouth was open, as if to say something. "Don't," Kai murmured, running his thumb over Rei's bottom lip.
The neko-jin looked up at the older boy, completely bewildered, somethong of terror hidden in his eyes. "I can't believe..." Kai trailed off, stroking Rei's cheek absently mindedly. "Don't cry, Rei, don't cry."
It was more advice for himself than for Rei, who merely narrowed his eyes and looked at Kai concernedly. "Are you okay, Kai-ku-"
"No. No, I'm not okay."
Rei placed a paw on the older boy's forehead, brushing back the blue bangs. "What's wrong? Don't you feel well?"
"No, no I don't. But it's okay- I'll get over it. It'll be okay. I'll be okay. It's you I'm worried about."
Rei cocked his head to the side, trying to comprehend his Master. "What are you saying? I'm fine-"
"You won't be. You'll never be the same again. Never, not after they-"
He stopped, realizing there was no point in scaring the thirteen year-old. There was nothing he could do to stop this or even prolong it and telling Rei would only make things more torturous on the naive neko-jin. "Nevermind," he mumbled, sliding out of Rei's grasp and onto the floor.
He threw back the covers of the bed and slid between them. "I'm going to lie down for awhile. Tell Grandfather I won't be joining him for dinner."
Rei sat still for a moment, looking worriedly at his Master. "Will you be okay?"
Kai nodded, closing his eyes. "Yeah, I'll be fine."
"If you say so," Rei trailed off, turning and sliding down off the bed, onto the floor and slinking out the door.
~*
Dinner was silent. Even Mariah was quiet. Rei nervously chewed at his food, which tasted like sawdust in his dry mouth. He could see Lord Hiwatari from the crack in the kitchen door.
The elderly man was sitting at the head of the dining room table, staring straight ahead, eyes burning like a roaring inferno, mought set in a grim, firm line. Rei swallowed, then looked at Mariah, who was sitting sideways on her chair, watching Lord Hiwatari. She hadn't even touched her food.
Rei set down his fork. Mariah jumped at the clattering, then looked at Rei. "More rice, Rei-chan?"
The raven-haired boy shook his head and slid off his chair. "No thanks. I'm going to go check on-"
Mariah hissed, warning him not to say the name of the person he meant to see. She checked Lord Hiwatari's face, then nodded to Rei, who sprinted out of the room as fast as he could.
~*
When Kai woke, it was pitch black. The only light was that of the crescent moon shining in through his window. Far away, the melidous howls of wolves reached his ears. He started to get up. Something closer by howled and something beside him twitched, snuggling into his arm and whimpering. Kai looked down.
In the rum moonlight, he could just make out the outline of Rei's head, face buried in his arm. He smiled slightly, reaching out and stroking the soft silken strands at his fingertips. His face fell as he remembered the note that lay in the wastepaper basket. How much longer would Rei remain this innocent? How much longer would he allow himself to be touched freely, without fear of hurt, without fear of pain?
Tears started to form in his eyes. On impulse, he leaned down and brushed his lips across Rei's, reveling in the smoothness. He retracted, looking back at his friend. "I'm sorry, Rei. God, I'm so sorry."
The neko-jin sighed and rolled over, oblivious to his fate.
~*
Morning came with evil tidings. Kai was roused by the dull roar of an engine and wheels crunching on the gravel drive. The bluenette sat up, yawning and stretching as he started to get up. The morning sun nearly blinded him as it filtered through the window. The door was flung open suddenly, followed by the shrill of Mariah's 'commaninding' voice. "Master Kai, have you seen-"
Her eyes fell upon Rei, who was still curled between Kai's sheets. She looked supiciously at Kai, then stalked over to the bed. She shook Rei awake, which was no easy task. The neko-jin was a heavy sleeper.
When finally he woke, she dragged him out of the room. Turning in the doorway to glare at Kai, she shouted, "And you! Get dressed! Miss Junsui is here to see you."
Kai swallowed, then did as he was told. With every article of clothing he placed on his body, he realized how much closer he was to the inevitable.
~*
Kai met Mariah in the front hall, accompanied by Rei. The boy was kneeling on the floor, head forced down in a submissive manner. Kai swallowed. Mariah nodded to him, smiling sweetly. "Go sit in the parlor."
She tried to smooth out her hair, probably hoping to make a good impression. Kai realized she was decked out in her best clothes. This was a very important meeting. The bell rang. Mariah turned to open the door, then glared at Kai. "Take him with you."
She motioned at Rei. Kai pulled Rei up by the hand, then led him into the parlor as Mariah opened the door. Kai sat down on the couch, letting go of Rei's wrist. The neko-jin immediatley dropped back to the floor, eyes still studying the carpet. Kai bit his lip. He couldn't stand this-
"Good morning, Miss Junsui, Master Taiyou, Lord Shouri. Please, come in. My Master awaits you."
He heard numerous footsteps in the hall- the clack of high heels against tiling. He had the sudden urge to run and hide. Instead, he sat, still and calm, awaiting Mariah's entrance. The pink-haired neko-jin entered the room, leading guests. She stood at the door and made sure they entered the room, then stepped inside and stood near the door, ready to be called upon if her services should be needed. Kai eyed the strangers.
There were two men, obviously older than the third, whom was a girl. The men looked to be relatively close in age- perhaps twenty and twenty-two? He couldn't be sure. They were both slightly short and dark-haired, with bright coffee colored eyes. The shorter of the two looked a little more wisened and Kai guessed he would be soft-spoken and gentle in manner. He would be Lord Shouri, eldest of the Ukiyas. The second brother looked boisterous and unruly. He had a sort of wild look about him and Kai was wary. He didn't like the look of this man, Master Taiyou, second brother of the Ukiya clan.
The woman was something else entirley. She looked nothing like her brothers, with bright blue eyes and hair to match a new copper penny. Her locks were piled ontop of her head in some sort of 'bun'. Her eyes brows were high and arched, giving her an almost devious look, especially when she pulled her thin lips back into a smile. Kai looked away from Junsui and back to Lord Shouri. "We are very pleased to meet you, Hiwatari-sama."
The short man bowed. Kai stood and returned the gesture. "And I to meet you, Ukiya-sama."
Shouri sat down on the sofa. Kai followed suit. Shouri folded his hand in his lap. "You know what we are here to discuss, Hiwatari-sama?"
Kai nodded. Shouri smiled. "Good. May I see our present?"
Kai gestured to Rei, who was still on the floor. Shouri turned to his brother. "What do you think, Taiyou?"
The younger brother frowned. "His feet aren't bound."
Shouri turned back to look at Rei. "He seems obedient enough, but if you are not satisfied that he will not try to escape, we will have them bound-"
"No. That takes to long, elder brother. We'll have them shackled instead."
Out of the corner of his eye, Kai saw Rei start to shake. The neko-jin was crying. He must have been confused. Kai turned his attention back to the Ukiyas. Shouri was bowing again. "We are grateful to have this exchange. We have suffered since the locustes came and to marry off Junsui for such an exchange of gifts, and to such a family, is a great honor. We are in your debt, Hiwatari Kai."
Kai stood again and bowed, but couldn't reply because of the lump in his throat. Mariah escorted the Ukiyas out of the door and gave Kai a thumbs-up as she exited. Kai slumped back into the sofa. He sat there in silence for a few moments, before remembering Rei.
The neko-jin was staring fixatedly at the floor, trying to blink back tears, trying to steady his breath. "Rei? Are you okay?"
The neko-jin lifted a tear-stained face to greet him. His eyes blazed wildly with anger. "So, you're just going to get rid of me?! Just like that?!"
He tore his gaze away. "That's all I am to you! Just another piece of property!"
He looked back up. "I thought I was your friend Kai!"
With that, the neko-jin bolted from the room, sobbing loudly.
~*
There was a knock at the door. Rei nuzzled the pillows and hugged them to his face. "Go away!"
The door creaked open anyways. "Rei-"
"No!" the neko-jin screamed, and sat up, hugging the pillow to his middle.
Kai took a step inside the room and shut the door. "Rei, I need-"
"NO!"
Rei flung himself back onto the bed, stuffing the pillow over his ears, sobbing. "GO AWAY! Leave me alone! I hate you! I hate you!"
The neko-jin slammed his fist into the matress several times, trying to vent the anger and sadness in his soul. Kai grabbed the boy's wrist and gently put his arm to rest. "Rei-chan," he murmured seating himself on the edge of the bed.
The boy moved away from him, still sobbing. Kai laid his hand on Rei's wrist. The boy jerked it away. "Just leave me alone."
Kai placed his hand on Rei's head, then started to stroke the soft ebony hair. "Shush, Rei-chan. You don't really want to be left alone, do you?"
The boy shook his head. "Hush, hush. It's okay."
Rei started sobbing again. "No! It's not okay! They're going to take me away and I'm not ever gonna see you again!"
Rei was suddenly in Kai's arms, hugging the bluenette tightly, sobbing into his chest. "I don't want to go away Kai-kun. You're the only friend I've ever had."
"You'll make new friends-"
"Who could replace you?"
Rei looked up at Kai, lips trembling, eyes overflowing with tears. He traced Kai's cheek with his thumb. "Nobody could replace you Kai-kun. You're my friend, you're my brother- you're my family. Don't make me loose that again."
The neko-jin's voice dropped off to a whisper and he nuzzled Kai's chest and lay his head there, remaining still for the longest time. Kai was forcing himself not show that he cared for the boy. He had to let him go, or the Hiwatari name would be ruined.
Finally, Kai couldn't hold back the tears anymore. "God, Rei-chan! You don't have any idea what they're going to do to you! God, God, Grandfather is trading you off as a sex slave! You poor thing! God, Rei-chan! To have them-"
Kai checked himself, then looked down at Rei, who was staring back up at him, horrified. "I'm going to be a what?!"
Kai looked sorrowfully down at him. "A sex slave for them- their whore."
Rei blanched, then went limp and fainted dead away in Kai's arms.