Chapter 8
Okay, just to get rid of any confusion about this chapter, Kirei is the slave persona that Todd has adopted over the years to help him cope, so sometimes he may be referred to as Kirei and that is still Todd, just a different side of Todd.
Normal POV
Nervously, the two brotherhood members sat in the X-jet, Lance had never been very good in planes, and Pietro just felt very outnumbered with the Professor, Storm, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Rogue all there.
Tabby had situated herself on Lance's lap, wrapping her arms around his neck as she curled up for a nap, Lance had in turn wrapped his arms around her waist holding her so she wouldn't fall.
He noticed that he was getting suspicious looks from all the other X-men so he decided to just get it out I in the open, "Alright, is there something you want to ask me?"
The X-men were startled that he had started the conversation, like usual Logan was the first to recover and he scowled as tersely voiced the first question, "What in the hell is up between you and Boom-Boom, Rocky?"
Lance softly ran a hand over Tabby's sleeping head, she purred and snuggled closer, and he smiled as he answered, "We have a lot more in common then you will ever know Badger, a lot more then that Kitty and I ever did. What we grew up doing, were forced to do, was the only way we could survive. The streets are not a pleasant place to grow up, and foster homes are not much better. That's pretty much the story for the entire brotherhood."
Kurt quickly threw out another question, obviously not worried about getting Lance annoyed, "What about Pietro, he's got a father and a family......." Kurt was cut off as Pietro started laughing hysterically and Lance threw a worried glance over at him, praying he was okay, an emotional breakdown in front of the X-Men was not what they needed right now.
Pietro stopped laughing and his face grew hard and cold, it was at that moment you could see the resemblance to Magneto, "Father? I don't have a father, I have a commander general who disappears and reappears in my life when it suits him. Wanda and I never saw the man until he came and threw her in the mental hospital, after that I didn't see him until the whole thing with Evan. My foster father was a bastard and I hope he dies."
Lance quickly put a hand on Pietro's arm knowing what he was talking about, and he knew that he had not meant to disclose that much. Pietro just closed his eyes, the stupid questions forcing his to remember things that were better left alone.
The two X-Men looked startled at the intimacy of the gesture that Lance displayed towards Pietro, it was familial, like an older brother comforting a sibling. Lance glared at them daring them to comment on his display, they looked away from the ferocity of the glare.
Xavier closed his eyes and rubbed his temple as he looked over at the two brotherhood members. They were broadcasting rather loudly and the information was not at all what he needed to see, painful and bloody images were never pleasant.
Suddenly Wolverine's voice was heard over the loudspeaker for the whole cabin, "We're landing, everybody strap in"
Todd POV
I was just putting the final touches on when I heard the heavy metal door to my room make a hissing noise and swing inward and my father enter a few feet into the room looking at me, "I see you have decided to be a good slave and obey your master, well come over here and let me see you
I let my eyes drop to the floor as I let Kirei come out and take control; I then turned and stepped right in front of Master. Dark green leather pants showed off my long legs and slim waist, accenting the waist with another spiked black metal belt around it. I hadn't been allowed to take off the wristcuffs or the collar so those had remained firmly in place as I changed.
The shirt was a smooth expensive cotton, soft and flowing it fell down over my chest, unbuttoned halfway, and sleeveless to show off the tattoo on my arm. It was just barely reaching the top of the pants, flipping to show small glimpses of white porcelain abs. I had remained barefoot, there were no shoes in the closet because I would rarely if ever leave this house.
I could hear Master nearly purr as he looked over the outfit I had picked out of the closet, "I knew those clothes would fit you perfectly, its too bad I do not have more time to truly enjoy them."
He trailed a reluctant finger down my cheek and attached a black leather leash that matched the collar to my neck, "I had your 'friends' accompanied to the sitting room, you will behave yourself, right Kirei?" Saying this he put his hand under my head tilting my eyes to meet his.
I nodded as best I could while saying, "Yes Master, I will be good."
He smirked and turned tugging the leash for me to follow him, I do so meekly, quietly walking in the way of the invisible. When we reached the sitting room doors Master stopped turning back to me; I halted and stood still my hands clasped in front of me, not fidgeting a muscle.
He leaned in and whispered in my ear softly, "Remember my warning, I will kill them in a moment if you do not behave Kirei. Know your place and they will get on fabulously."
Pinning me to the doors he quickly leaned in to take my mouth, I didn't move letting him ravage my mouth inside and out before he let me go, and turned to the doors opening them. I submerged Todd as far as could as the heavy doors began to swing open....
Normal POV
Nervously Pietro fiddled with his hair, it felt very odd to be sitting in a grand waiting room as if they were honored guests waiting for the master of the house rather then a rescue team for a missing comrade.
It was obvious that Lance and Tabby shared his cynicism when it came to the fact that something was obviously going on, and whatever it was wasn't good, there was guards standing outside the doors, unobtrusive but watchful, they had yet to make a movement.
Wolverine was pacing back and forth behind one of the large plush couches much like a caged animal; occasionally he would throw a glance at the guards at the door daring them to make a move, almost hoping they would so he could have some entertainment. He never was a patient man.
The two X-men sat nervously on the edge of a couch opposite that of the brotherhood, they didn't exactly know what to make of the situation. An assault when they entered was what they expected, not to be politely invited in and offered a seat; it just wasn't the way things were supposed to be done.
Professor Xavier sat in the corner observing the situation, even his brow was furrowed in interest, they had known they were coming and yet showed no fear or trepidation, the whole situation was quite perplexing.
All the heads in the room swiveled to the door as they heard it opening, it seemed they were finally going to meet who had set the whole thing up.
A tall man, obviously wealthy stepped into the room, dropping a piece of leather he was holding in his hand. He inclined his head as he looked at the assorted mutants, "I apologize for making you wait, may I get you something to drink before we talk?"
All those in the room shook their heads, he nodded but continued talking, "Well then I hope you don't mind if I have something, I am a little parched."
Walking towards a large armchair at the head of the room he called over his shoulder, "Kirei, get me a scotch, on the rocks."
Quiet footsteps were heard entering the room by Logan first and a vaguely familiar scent assaulted his nostrils, he heard Lance, Pietro, and Tabby whisper a shocked. "Todd!"
In shock those in the room watched the silent teen pour a scotch on the rocks and bring it over to the man sitting in the chair; he knelt down before him and presented the drink. Touching his cheek the man whispered a quiet, "Good Kirei" and turned to the group.
Kirei knelt by his legs, his head bowed, eyes down on the floor, and his arms crossed behind his back; the man ran his fingers through the short hair as he waited for something out of the assembled party.
"I see you have noticed my slave, he is rather pretty when he is all cleaned up isn't he? I rather think so." A smirk appeared on his face as he watched dark looks flit across the faces of the others in the room.
Professor Xavier was the first one to speak and he couldn't quite contain the shock on his face, "What have you done to Todd Tolansky? This is not the boy we all know."
The others in the room nodded as a cold laugh came from the man in the chair, "I merely reclaimed my property, Todd Tolansky never existed, this boy at my side has no record of his existence in any computer system in the world, he has nothing I do not give him." Looking down at the submissive boy at his feet he instructed him to turn to the side and show the others in the room his proof of ownership.
A very soft, "Yes, Master" was heard and the teen turned to the side showing a complicated tattoo decorating his arm, "This boy has been marked as my property since he was seven years old, and the collar around his neck is my control of him, though he has been behaving very well."
Grabbing the leash that had been left hanging from his neck he pulled Kirei down into his lap. Wrapping his arm around Kirei's chest he stroked the inside upper thigh of the small mutant. The boy in his lap merely let himself be petted as he looked the perfect picture of submission.
The others in the room paled, the gesture indicated a type of familiarity they did not want to think about; it was gesture used by someone who knew another's body intimately, a lover.
Wolverine growled, there was certain things he couldn't stand, and the broken way the teen was acting was definitely one of them, the smell that was hitting his nose from the man in the chair was lust, not a smell he wanted to have assault him. "Well, if that isn't Todd Tolansky, who is he? He sure as hell ain't Peter Pan."
A laugh low and dark came from the chair as the man, "This pretty creature is Kirei, and at one time was known as Todd Tolansky, however, as you can see, that teen is gone, leaving a lovely broken toy in his place." Sweeping his gaze over all the mutants he stood, Kirei falling off his lap to kneel by his feet again. "I really must thank you, I was never able to truly break the boy when he was young, but it seems that you did the job for me." His gaze stopped on the Professor, "You can stop trying to get into my head, I have excellent shields, and you are the one I mean to thank especially, along with the other X-men."
The Professor looked startled at the fact he had been able to feel his mind trying to search the depths of his consciousness. It was not usual that someone could be able to keep him out of their mind, even from a distance.
They watched as he leaned down and pulled Kirei's chin up to whisper in his ear, the harsh whispered echoed off the walls so that everyone could hear it; "Go wait for me in the room, it will let you in, and I expect you to know what I want when I come in."
Standing Kirei walked towards the door which was suddenly blocked by Pietro, who had simply had enough; he grabbed the smaller boy by the shoulders trying to get him to look at him, "Where the hell are you going Todd? We are here to take you home, Lance and Tabby and I all came, we even went to the freakin' X-geeks for you, and your going to walk out." Pulling Todd towards him he continued in a whisper, "Sorry about this, you'll thank us later."
Lance appeared behind Todd, knocking him out swiftly, sweeping him up into his arms quickly, "Goddamnit, he must only weigh like 95 lbs.! Have you even fed him?" Lance shouted this at the man across from them.
A small smile appeared on his face, "My buyers prefer if he is small, it is easier to force a weakling, isn't it? You can take him now, but he is truly broken he will come back to me willingly for I am all he deserves, all he believes he can have."
With a quick tap the man disappeared through a bookcase behind him before Wolverine could shred him like it was obvious he wanted to; a deep growl from Wolverine indicated his displeasure, "C'mon, I expect you three will be staying at the mansion for awhile?" The three conscious brotherhood members looked at each other and nodded, they would need help with this new Todd.
Pietro spoke up, his voice soft as he looked at the boy he considered a younger brother, "I assume that this means you will have to tell the other X-men? Professor, I believe we will need your help, especially if he is truly broken...."
Lance cut him off before he could say something he didn't want to say, "We should go, we need to get him back and out of these clothes." He headed out the doors, oddly they weren't stopped by any guards as they continued towards the X-jet, all casting looks at the pale lithe body lying curled in Lance's arms.
Okay, just to get rid of any confusion about this chapter, Kirei is the slave persona that Todd has adopted over the years to help him cope, so sometimes he may be referred to as Kirei and that is still Todd, just a different side of Todd.
Normal POV
Nervously, the two brotherhood members sat in the X-jet, Lance had never been very good in planes, and Pietro just felt very outnumbered with the Professor, Storm, Wolverine, Nightcrawler, and Rogue all there.
Tabby had situated herself on Lance's lap, wrapping her arms around his neck as she curled up for a nap, Lance had in turn wrapped his arms around her waist holding her so she wouldn't fall.
He noticed that he was getting suspicious looks from all the other X-men so he decided to just get it out I in the open, "Alright, is there something you want to ask me?"
The X-men were startled that he had started the conversation, like usual Logan was the first to recover and he scowled as tersely voiced the first question, "What in the hell is up between you and Boom-Boom, Rocky?"
Lance softly ran a hand over Tabby's sleeping head, she purred and snuggled closer, and he smiled as he answered, "We have a lot more in common then you will ever know Badger, a lot more then that Kitty and I ever did. What we grew up doing, were forced to do, was the only way we could survive. The streets are not a pleasant place to grow up, and foster homes are not much better. That's pretty much the story for the entire brotherhood."
Kurt quickly threw out another question, obviously not worried about getting Lance annoyed, "What about Pietro, he's got a father and a family......." Kurt was cut off as Pietro started laughing hysterically and Lance threw a worried glance over at him, praying he was okay, an emotional breakdown in front of the X-Men was not what they needed right now.
Pietro stopped laughing and his face grew hard and cold, it was at that moment you could see the resemblance to Magneto, "Father? I don't have a father, I have a commander general who disappears and reappears in my life when it suits him. Wanda and I never saw the man until he came and threw her in the mental hospital, after that I didn't see him until the whole thing with Evan. My foster father was a bastard and I hope he dies."
Lance quickly put a hand on Pietro's arm knowing what he was talking about, and he knew that he had not meant to disclose that much. Pietro just closed his eyes, the stupid questions forcing his to remember things that were better left alone.
The two X-Men looked startled at the intimacy of the gesture that Lance displayed towards Pietro, it was familial, like an older brother comforting a sibling. Lance glared at them daring them to comment on his display, they looked away from the ferocity of the glare.
Xavier closed his eyes and rubbed his temple as he looked over at the two brotherhood members. They were broadcasting rather loudly and the information was not at all what he needed to see, painful and bloody images were never pleasant.
Suddenly Wolverine's voice was heard over the loudspeaker for the whole cabin, "We're landing, everybody strap in"
Todd POV
I was just putting the final touches on when I heard the heavy metal door to my room make a hissing noise and swing inward and my father enter a few feet into the room looking at me, "I see you have decided to be a good slave and obey your master, well come over here and let me see you
I let my eyes drop to the floor as I let Kirei come out and take control; I then turned and stepped right in front of Master. Dark green leather pants showed off my long legs and slim waist, accenting the waist with another spiked black metal belt around it. I hadn't been allowed to take off the wristcuffs or the collar so those had remained firmly in place as I changed.
The shirt was a smooth expensive cotton, soft and flowing it fell down over my chest, unbuttoned halfway, and sleeveless to show off the tattoo on my arm. It was just barely reaching the top of the pants, flipping to show small glimpses of white porcelain abs. I had remained barefoot, there were no shoes in the closet because I would rarely if ever leave this house.
I could hear Master nearly purr as he looked over the outfit I had picked out of the closet, "I knew those clothes would fit you perfectly, its too bad I do not have more time to truly enjoy them."
He trailed a reluctant finger down my cheek and attached a black leather leash that matched the collar to my neck, "I had your 'friends' accompanied to the sitting room, you will behave yourself, right Kirei?" Saying this he put his hand under my head tilting my eyes to meet his.
I nodded as best I could while saying, "Yes Master, I will be good."
He smirked and turned tugging the leash for me to follow him, I do so meekly, quietly walking in the way of the invisible. When we reached the sitting room doors Master stopped turning back to me; I halted and stood still my hands clasped in front of me, not fidgeting a muscle.
He leaned in and whispered in my ear softly, "Remember my warning, I will kill them in a moment if you do not behave Kirei. Know your place and they will get on fabulously."
Pinning me to the doors he quickly leaned in to take my mouth, I didn't move letting him ravage my mouth inside and out before he let me go, and turned to the doors opening them. I submerged Todd as far as could as the heavy doors began to swing open....
Normal POV
Nervously Pietro fiddled with his hair, it felt very odd to be sitting in a grand waiting room as if they were honored guests waiting for the master of the house rather then a rescue team for a missing comrade.
It was obvious that Lance and Tabby shared his cynicism when it came to the fact that something was obviously going on, and whatever it was wasn't good, there was guards standing outside the doors, unobtrusive but watchful, they had yet to make a movement.
Wolverine was pacing back and forth behind one of the large plush couches much like a caged animal; occasionally he would throw a glance at the guards at the door daring them to make a move, almost hoping they would so he could have some entertainment. He never was a patient man.
The two X-men sat nervously on the edge of a couch opposite that of the brotherhood, they didn't exactly know what to make of the situation. An assault when they entered was what they expected, not to be politely invited in and offered a seat; it just wasn't the way things were supposed to be done.
Professor Xavier sat in the corner observing the situation, even his brow was furrowed in interest, they had known they were coming and yet showed no fear or trepidation, the whole situation was quite perplexing.
All the heads in the room swiveled to the door as they heard it opening, it seemed they were finally going to meet who had set the whole thing up.
A tall man, obviously wealthy stepped into the room, dropping a piece of leather he was holding in his hand. He inclined his head as he looked at the assorted mutants, "I apologize for making you wait, may I get you something to drink before we talk?"
All those in the room shook their heads, he nodded but continued talking, "Well then I hope you don't mind if I have something, I am a little parched."
Walking towards a large armchair at the head of the room he called over his shoulder, "Kirei, get me a scotch, on the rocks."
Quiet footsteps were heard entering the room by Logan first and a vaguely familiar scent assaulted his nostrils, he heard Lance, Pietro, and Tabby whisper a shocked. "Todd!"
In shock those in the room watched the silent teen pour a scotch on the rocks and bring it over to the man sitting in the chair; he knelt down before him and presented the drink. Touching his cheek the man whispered a quiet, "Good Kirei" and turned to the group.
Kirei knelt by his legs, his head bowed, eyes down on the floor, and his arms crossed behind his back; the man ran his fingers through the short hair as he waited for something out of the assembled party.
"I see you have noticed my slave, he is rather pretty when he is all cleaned up isn't he? I rather think so." A smirk appeared on his face as he watched dark looks flit across the faces of the others in the room.
Professor Xavier was the first one to speak and he couldn't quite contain the shock on his face, "What have you done to Todd Tolansky? This is not the boy we all know."
The others in the room nodded as a cold laugh came from the man in the chair, "I merely reclaimed my property, Todd Tolansky never existed, this boy at my side has no record of his existence in any computer system in the world, he has nothing I do not give him." Looking down at the submissive boy at his feet he instructed him to turn to the side and show the others in the room his proof of ownership.
A very soft, "Yes, Master" was heard and the teen turned to the side showing a complicated tattoo decorating his arm, "This boy has been marked as my property since he was seven years old, and the collar around his neck is my control of him, though he has been behaving very well."
Grabbing the leash that had been left hanging from his neck he pulled Kirei down into his lap. Wrapping his arm around Kirei's chest he stroked the inside upper thigh of the small mutant. The boy in his lap merely let himself be petted as he looked the perfect picture of submission.
The others in the room paled, the gesture indicated a type of familiarity they did not want to think about; it was gesture used by someone who knew another's body intimately, a lover.
Wolverine growled, there was certain things he couldn't stand, and the broken way the teen was acting was definitely one of them, the smell that was hitting his nose from the man in the chair was lust, not a smell he wanted to have assault him. "Well, if that isn't Todd Tolansky, who is he? He sure as hell ain't Peter Pan."
A laugh low and dark came from the chair as the man, "This pretty creature is Kirei, and at one time was known as Todd Tolansky, however, as you can see, that teen is gone, leaving a lovely broken toy in his place." Sweeping his gaze over all the mutants he stood, Kirei falling off his lap to kneel by his feet again. "I really must thank you, I was never able to truly break the boy when he was young, but it seems that you did the job for me." His gaze stopped on the Professor, "You can stop trying to get into my head, I have excellent shields, and you are the one I mean to thank especially, along with the other X-men."
The Professor looked startled at the fact he had been able to feel his mind trying to search the depths of his consciousness. It was not usual that someone could be able to keep him out of their mind, even from a distance.
They watched as he leaned down and pulled Kirei's chin up to whisper in his ear, the harsh whispered echoed off the walls so that everyone could hear it; "Go wait for me in the room, it will let you in, and I expect you to know what I want when I come in."
Standing Kirei walked towards the door which was suddenly blocked by Pietro, who had simply had enough; he grabbed the smaller boy by the shoulders trying to get him to look at him, "Where the hell are you going Todd? We are here to take you home, Lance and Tabby and I all came, we even went to the freakin' X-geeks for you, and your going to walk out." Pulling Todd towards him he continued in a whisper, "Sorry about this, you'll thank us later."
Lance appeared behind Todd, knocking him out swiftly, sweeping him up into his arms quickly, "Goddamnit, he must only weigh like 95 lbs.! Have you even fed him?" Lance shouted this at the man across from them.
A small smile appeared on his face, "My buyers prefer if he is small, it is easier to force a weakling, isn't it? You can take him now, but he is truly broken he will come back to me willingly for I am all he deserves, all he believes he can have."
With a quick tap the man disappeared through a bookcase behind him before Wolverine could shred him like it was obvious he wanted to; a deep growl from Wolverine indicated his displeasure, "C'mon, I expect you three will be staying at the mansion for awhile?" The three conscious brotherhood members looked at each other and nodded, they would need help with this new Todd.
Pietro spoke up, his voice soft as he looked at the boy he considered a younger brother, "I assume that this means you will have to tell the other X-men? Professor, I believe we will need your help, especially if he is truly broken...."
Lance cut him off before he could say something he didn't want to say, "We should go, we need to get him back and out of these clothes." He headed out the doors, oddly they weren't stopped by any guards as they continued towards the X-jet, all casting looks at the pale lithe body lying curled in Lance's arms.