Chapter Five

Control and Release

After a while, both Kakyoin and Jotaro were ready to leave and go back to the main part of the dungeon. Kakyoin was riding a high that only came after a good scene and he followed Jotaro a few steps behind with a smile. He looked over and saw another couple he didn't know talking to Bruno. Bruno looked up and saw them. He waved to them to come over. Jotaro went over and found himself across from a thin blond man and a shorter man with curly blue dyed hair. The blond-haired man had a strange sort of face mask that was transparent and tinted covering his right eye completely and had an opening for the left eye. The other wore a pair of thick rimmed glasses and had a white leather collar.

"Jotaro, this is Melone and Ghiaccio," Bruno said. "This is Jotaro and Emerald."

Kakyoin looked up and made eye contact with the other sub. Ghiaccio was dressed in a short mid-drift showing shirt and a pair of shorts. Melone was wearing jeans and a t-shirt. Melone looked quite relaxed despite the fact that Ghiaccio was tugging incessantly on his arm.

"Sir, sir, I wanna go play somewhere," Ghiaccio said with a whine to his voice.

"In a minute, now," Melone said, patting Ghiaccio's hand. "I'm meeting new people."

Ghiaccio crossed his arms in a pout and stood staring at the ground. "Fine," he muttered.

"I hear you're new to this," Melone said as he put a hand on Ghiaccio's back.

"Yeah, but I seem to be enjoying it quite a bit. Kak… er Emerald is quite enjoying what I do so far."

"Well, it is a lot of work to try and control this one, but we enjoy our dynamic," Melone said with a smirk.

Jotaro looked at the pouty man beside Melone. "What kind of dynamic do you have? I'm just learning about all the differences and seeing various demonstrations."

"Oh, Ghiaccio is a brat middle. A SAM."

"Middle? SAM? Good grief there are so many different names for things."

Melone laughed lightly. "Yes, it is that way. But a middle is a little who acts out the ages of adolescence. A SAM is a Smart-Ass Masochist. So, he'll do things to try and goad me. I have infinite patience though, and it causes a unique pull and push when we do our scenes."

"Interesting," Jotaro said with a glance at Kakyoin. "Emerald doesn't speak much but I suppose that has to do with how he was trained by Dio."

"Oh, Dio? He's a rough Dom. He's older, quite a bit, but he likes young subs. I had heard he was in the market for a new sub, not I see why. He grew tired of you."

Kakyoin nodded and looked down. No one thought he'd left on his own; everyone knew Dio's way of doing things, and the only way a sub got away was if they were released. Kakyoin was beginning to see how differently other subs were treated. If he'd said what Ghiaccio said, Dio would have cuffed him across the mouth. Talking back and pouting wasn't something that was allowed.

"That's okay, he's mine now," Jotaro said and put an arm around Kakyoin's back. Kakyoin's heart thumped heavy in his ears. Just the slightest show of possession set Kakyoin's senses on fire. He was surprised to feel this way; Dio's possessiveness had left him feeling cold. Jotaro's set him to flame.

"I'm glad he's with someone that makes him happy and fills his needs. The only needs that Dio fills are his own. I'm going to go give Ghiaccio what he wants so he'll stop pouting. Was nice to meet you."

Jotaro watched them head over toward the stairs and the private rooms. Ghiaccio clung to Melone's arm and they could hear him whining a little bit. Bruno, who had stepped away, came back and smiled at them.

"Will you be staying and mingling some more?" Bruno asked Jotaro.

"Yes, I think so. I wanted to talk to some of the others again about their experiences. I find it interesting to hear their stories and see where they came from." Jotaro squeezed the back of Kakyoin's neck gently before he removed his hand.

"I think Narancia and Fugo are sitting over by the bar. They have an interesting story to tell if you want to hear it," Bruno said and walked away.

Jotaro watched him go, curious now. He saw someone eyeing Kakyoin and immediately put his hand back on his neck. He wasn't going to let anyone else have what belonged to him. He steered Kakyoin over to the tables where he saw Narancia and Fugo sitting in street clothes. Both of them must have been working or something today.

"Jotaro, come sit with us," Narancia called as he saw them.

Jotaro headed over and took up a seat between the two of them.

"Good to see you and Emerald still enjoying yourselves," Fugo commented.

Jotaro nodded. "I've been learning about the dynamics between the different people. There are a lot of different types of subs, more than I imagined. I've got an interest in how people got involved in this life too. Bruno tells me you two have an interesting story behind you."

"One could say that," Fugo said as he took a sip of his drink.

"So how did you get into this scene?" Jotaro asked Narancia.

Narancia thought for a second and smiled at him. "That's a long story, and it started when Fugo here rescued me and Bruno gave me a job."

"Well, it starts before that, really," Fugo explains. "He was framed by a 'friend' for a assault and burglary and ended up in jail. When he got out after a year, he had a nasty eye infection and nowhere to go. I found him digging through a dumpster for food."

Jotaro nodded, sipping the cola he was drinking as he listened. Kakyoin sat at his leg and listened intently though with his head down.

"Anyway, I had gotten into the scene and knew Bruno so after I took him to the hospital and got his eye treated, I brought him here."

"Not like I could do much with a criminal record and no education," Narancia said with a snort. "I had trouble though, and I started having these attacks. I found out later that I was having panic attacks. They were scary as hell because I'd stop breathing for a little bit and pass out. When I passed out, I'd start breathing again but it was fucking scary. It happened when the club was busy, so for a bit I just avoided crowds but it wasn't helping stop the problem."

"That was when Bruno got the idea of seeing if training him to be a Dom might help him, and it did. After a while, he got confident and began to feel in control of something."

"What about you?" Jotaro asked Fugo when they were silent for a bit.

Narancia snorted again. "He's got anger issues."

Fugu smirked. "Yeah, I grew up a 'natural genius' and my parents forced it on me hard to work. I eventually got disowned when I threw a heavy dictionary at instructor once in a rage. I got a job at a university, where I still work, and I wandered in here one night. The stress was too much for me and I was irritable all the time. I got into subbing at first, as a way to let go, then I learned to Dom and get the feeling of being able to control something when everything in my life was out of control."

Jotaro nodded and reached down to rub Kakyoin's head where he leaned against his leg. That was something he did without question or being told. Jotaro was getting used to it and even enjoying it. He looked up as Polnareff put down a glass of cola in front of him.

"How are you and Emerald tonight?" he asked and noticed the case that was sitting beside them.

"Good, we tried out the new flogger that we bought. He wants me to learn how to do the two handed style so there are two of them in there," Jotaro said as he took a drink and looked down at Kakyoin. His head was resting on Jotaro's thigh and his eyes were closed. He looked peaceful. That made Jotaro very happy.

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Devo waited outside the university for Kakyoin to come out. He'd watched him the last couple of days, and he had a definite routine that he followed. He had a simple plan to waylay him in the parking garage and drag him off to the car. He was going to get this done well for Dio. He knew by watching that each day after he got off work, he came to the parking garage alone and headed home. Luckily for him, Jotaro didn't come with him. That was good because he wasn't sure he could take that man easily.

Right on time, Kakyoin came out of the library and walked toward the garage. Devo followed and was pleased to see no one else around. He walked far enough behind him to not be seen. When Kakyoin reached his car, Devo caught up to him.

"Excuse me," he called out to get his attention.

Kakyoin jumped, not expecting someone to be there and stared at him. Devo held a gun up to point it at him. He smiled.

"You're wanted back with your Master," Devo said.

Kakyoin paled and knew exactly what was happening. "Please, I don't want to go back to him. He'll…"

Devo moved closer and pressed the barrel of the gun to Kakyoin's head with a grin. "I don't care. You're going to get in that car and drive us to the club like a good boy, or else I'm going to knock you out and toss your ass in the trunk. Up to you."

Kakyoin swallowed thickly and nodded, not seeing any way out of the situation. Devo moved around on the passenger side and slid into the seat, keeping the gun trained on Kakyoin. Kakyoin thought briefly of trying to run, but he had no idea how good a shot this guy was, and he figured it was in his best interest to try and go along with him and hope for a chance to escape before they got there.

"Drive," Devo demanded and poked the gun into Kakyoin's ribs.

Kakyoin swallowed again and nodded, starting the car and pulling out. Devo pressed the gun into him again. "Keep it at the speed limit, don't run any lights, and be a good boy."

Kakyoin knew the way to the Vampire's Nest too well as he drove. He knew Jotaro was going to flip when he found out what had happened, and he only hoped that he could get out of it before Jotaro found out. He wasn't sure that he could keep Jotaro from doing something drastic. He pulled into the lot and turned off the car.

"Get out," Devo instructed as he got out with the gun still trained on him.

"We're here, I can't run anymore so you might as well put the gun away," Kakyoin said with a sigh as he walked toward the back door of the place. He felt like a prisoner going to the electric chair. He didn't know what to expect, but pain was one of the things he knew was coming. And not the good kind.

He walked through the door and came into the dimly lit place. It was a weekday and daylight still so there was no one there except Dio. He would be in his office. He followed the stairs up to the office and Devo knocked on the door.

"What is it?" came Dio's voice from inside.

"Present for you, Sir," Devo said and opened the door, shoving Kakyoin into the room.

Dio looked up and smirked. "Well, if it isn't my wayward subbie."

"I'm not yours anymore, you threw me away," Kakyoin couldn't help himself despite the fact he knew he was going to pay for that comment.

Dio came around the desk and looked at Devo. "Go on, stay downstairs. Kakyoin will be good because if he isn't, I'm going to send you after his new Master and put a bullet in his brain."

Devo bowed slightly and escaped out the door. Kakyoin was still in his work clothes: a pantsuit without a tie and a button-down shirt. He picked at the jacket sleeve as he waited for Dio to say something to him.

"You don't leave me," Dio said and reached up to grab the back of his hair. He yanked his head back and pulling his head backward. "I threw you away, and you were supposed to stay in the trash like that bitch Midler. I don't want you but no one else is going to have you either."

"I'm sorry, I didn't…" Kakyoin began.

"No you aren't sorry yet, but you will be soon enough," Dio let go of his head and cuffed him across the mouth. "On your knees. You're going to service me while you're here at the very least since I haven't found a replacement for your dumb ass."

Kakyoin fell into the role too easily and dropped to his knees, knowing exactly what he was expected to do. He felt different about it, like he was cheating on Jotaro. But he couldn't put him in danger. He didn't want him to go hurt because of him.

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When Kakyoin didn't answer his text that evening, Jotaro knew something was wrong. He texted him several times and got no response at all. That was unusual and he was worried. He went to find him the next day at the library but was told he'd put in for some leave time. That worried Jotaro more. Had something happened to him?

Jotaro made his way to the Gold Experience and beat on the door. It was during the week, so the only ones there would be the workers, but he needed Bruno. He had to find out if what he feared had happened.

"Keep yer pants on," he heard Narancia's voice on the other side of the door. "Jotaro?" he said as he opened it.

"I need to see Bruno. Its about Kakyoin."

Narancia led him into the room where Bruno sat with Leone between his legs brushing his hair. He looked up as Jotaro came into the room.

"What do you need?" Bruno asked, patting Leone's shoulder so he would get up. Leone got up and sat down at the table.

"Kakyoin's missing. He disappeared yesterday after he left work. Something's happened. I went by and he took leave from his job." Jotaro was worried but trying not to show it.

"Oh my, that is a problem," Bruno said as he stood up. "I'm afraid Dio could have pulled him back in. I heard rumors he wasn't happy to find out Kakyoin had a new Master."

"What do I do? Do I just go down there and walk in?" Jotaro demanded.

"Oh, no, you can't do that," Bruno said, standing at the bar now. "No, that would put you in danger. Dio runs a legitimate business but he employs questionable sorts of people and those that would hurt you, or Kakyoin."

"So what do we do?" Jotaro asked, already feeling a tightness in his chest. He was going to end up going into the place, he knew, no matter what Bruno warned him.

"First, we need to find out if this is true, that Dio has him and he hasn't up and run away for other reasons," Bruno explained as he picked up the phone to make a call.

"He wouldn't run away," Jotaro said and stuffed his hands into his pockets.

"Hello," Bruno said into the phone. "I was looking for Emerald, is he with Dio?" There was a long pause. "I understand. Yes, good. I'll tell him."

"Who was that?" Jotaro inquired.

"Just my inside man at the Vampire's Nest. Kakyoin was brought in. My guess is that he's threatened him with something to make him stay and stop him from contacting you."

Jotaro sighed. "Good grief," he muttered. "I'm going in there to get him back."

"You'll put yourself or him in danger," Bruno warned him again.

"What else can I do?" Jotaro wasn't sure how to handle this.

"Kidnapping isn't something that he usually does, so I'm going to guess he's holding something over him to keep him. You said he hadn't answered his phone?" Bruno said as he began to think through the scenarios.

"Nothing. I've called and texted him. Our routine is that he texts me when he gets to his house to let me know he arrived safe. Then we usually talk on the phone." Jotaro was starting to show signs of his distress and anger. How dare Dio do this…

"Well, we know he won't kill him while he has him. The worst that will happen is he'll force him to resume his role as his sub," Bruno said with a deep sigh. "Granted that's bad enough from what I've heard on the way he treats his subs."

"I can't let him stay there." Jotaro spoke flatly and Bruno could tell there was no argument for this fact. Jotaro was going to do something.

"Let's calm down and think this through," Bruno said and put a hand on Jotaro's shoulder to steer him to the table Leone was sitting at already. "Let me get you a real drink."

A few seconds later, Bruno sat down two shot glasses and put down a bottle of whiskey. "Not something we sell, but from my private stash." He poured two shots and pushed one over to Jotaro. He took it and slammed it back without much expression on his face. "Now, we need to plan out what we're going to do. We can't just walk in there and get Emerald hurt, so we're going to have to do this right."

Jotaro nodded. "I can see that," he said with a sigh. "I don't want him hurt because of anything that I do."

"Alright, let me put in a few calls while you have another drink. I've got a couple people I can contact inside that place that can give me an idea of the situation."

Bruno left him with the bottle and Leone. Leone smiled. "He seems calm, but he's not. He's got his ire raised, and woe to anyone that comes across that. My Master won't let one of us be hurt."