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Ch. 2: VondilaIt was one of the darkest and coldest nights there had even been at the isle, Vondila. Yet in spite of the cold and dark there was a slave still awake, though not doing any type of work in the least. The slave was a girl. She like the others bore scars and bruises from beatings for not doing something their masters wanted. Also the slaves were enforced to were a thick and heavy metal chain, which was symbolic of their enslavement.
Though unlike the others, if you asked her what her name was or any other personal information she'd shrug her shoulders and answer 'I don't remember' with empty, yet depressed look in her eyes. The other women named her Jade according to her personality and work ethic around the isle. But in spite of her silence and weird disposition, and her scars and bruises from her numerous beatings she radiated warmth, and an undeniable beauty that was beyond words.
Suddenly the role call bells sound off waking everyone up. Jade quickly got out of bed and rushed towards the washing place. The slave quarters had to be the most unattractive place in all of Vondila. The slave camps themselves consisted of at least five to ten buildings (only the palace had at least ten). They were large, dark obscene structures with tiny windows at the top. Inside the building there were rows of beds, the floors were thickly covered with dirt, and the walls corroded to the point that the walls were tinged yellowish-orange. The only other building within the camp was the lavatory buildings, or the 'washing place' as it was more commonly known as amongst the slaves. The walls, like the dormitories, were corroded orangish. Showerheads hung from the ceiling in random places and a huge red button to turn them all on and off was located on the first wall.
Jade quickly pushed the button and turned on all the showers. The warm water washed over all her open wounds and washed out all the dirt from her hair. It had been the cleanest she'd been in weeks. She then put on her clothes (which happened to be the only pair of clothes she owned) and walked out to the front gate to await the train that took the slaves to their master's households. Though as Jade made her way to the waiting area…
"Stop right there," an official exclaimed. Jade stopped quickly fearful of a beating. The official then circled Jade looking her up and down. "Well you look strong enough. Follow me," he commanded not waiting for her to follow. They walked across the passed the lavatories and dormitories, which was half way across the compound itself. They walked right towards the reception area where usually only the officials and other superiors were allowed. The official walked up to the first parked car. The car looked like a muggle ambulance but without the symbols and lights of the hospital. It was black and extremely rusty. The official then opened the back door, pushed Jade inside, and locked the door behind her. Jade knew better than to protest to anything that the official might be doing. Though all that was running through her mind was that hopefully she wasn't about to get sent to…she didn't want to think of it.
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After what seemed like an eternity of searing, earth-shattering pain the young man was able to look up at this source of anguish. There this 'source' stood in expensive clothing that looked like it had never been worn before, and a long flowing black cape. His features were sharp and cynical, yet aristocratic.
"You had it coming son. You knew better than to refuse such an offer. The Dark Lord was willing to give everything to you. His power, legacy, land, and anything else that you would have desired, but you threw that all away," the aristocrat stated with a mild tone of disgust.
"Don't call me that! You are no father to me. What kind of father would chain up his son and torture him endlessly everyday because he didn't want to become the same filthy piece of scum that his father was," the prisoner said in disdain.
"Well Draco," Lucius began in a mocking tone, "I disowned you remember? So you are no longer a thorn in my side."
"So the truth finally comes out. First I was 'your ticket to greatness.' Now I'm 'a thorn in your side.' I'd rather be dead than be your son!"
"Be careful what you wish for, you might just get it. Oh yes I have a little surprise for you…" Lucius then grinned maliciously and walked towards the door putting his hand on the knob. "I know how much you love mudbloods, so I found someone that could um…how do I say erm-keep you company."
Lucius held back a cackle as he opened the door and his newest slave entered the dungeon. Draco then shook his head in disbelief yet the girl didn't go away. She wasn't an illusion this time. The girl looked about Draco's age. Her skin was slightly tanned yet her bruises and scars were still visible, her hair was slightly curly brown with a few gold strands, and her eyes chocolate brown yet hollow and sad devoid of any warmth. Lucius smirked at his son's open mouth and flabbergasted expression. "I'll leave you both here alone to get better aquatinted." Lucius then left, with the sound of his fading laughter left hanging in the air. Draco straightened up, well as much as the chains that bound him to the wall allowed. They looked at each other with hidden interest as if they had known each other from long ago.
"Do I know you," Draco whispered afraid that if he spoke to loud she might disappear. He slightly leaned closer to her, taking in everything about her. Sure she looked tired, and her arms were covered with scars but he saw something that was definitely interesting. Below her shoulder was a tattoo that would around her arm it looked like ivy and on the part facing outward was a vertical star, entangled amongst the ivy.
"I'm trying to remember," the slave asked drawing closer to him till there was barely any room between them both. Then inspiration hit Draco like a ton of bricks and he recognized the tattoo as if were as common as the sun.
"I know just how to help," he said just before his lips met hers…
A/N: Thanks everyone for reviewing! Hope everyone had a good Thanksgiving…anyway come on people u kno wat time it is…time to push that purple button and tell me how the chapter was!!!! Short/long, boring/good,…etc u get the idea. U kno u want 2! DRACO FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!
