In the dungeon Tohru observed the scene. Kyo had been moved to a stone table, chained so his body made an X; Yuki was in a steel chair tied with ribbons of rope and chains; they were starting to chaff at his bare skin.
Kaori was dressed in different attire, this one lacking even more taste. It was a shiny red leather two piece that could pass off as a gothic swimsuit; though a swimsuit did cover more. Her long hair was sprawled over her shoulders, covering her like a shawl. She stood behind Yuki's chair; kneading her hands through his hair.
The two men that had escorted Kagura earlier were now hovering over Kyo, but not touching him. Their attention was held on Julius.
Julius traced the line of Tohru's jaw. "My pet, I do hope you enjoy what you see down here."
Tohru screwed her face up as he touched her. He smiled, happy or angry? She could not tell. Tohru looked at her friends. Yuki's eyes were calm, but she knew somewhere he was hiding his fear. Kyo's eyes were skittish; he said earlier he didn't want Julius to touch him again. Had they previously met? This detail got attention from Tohru.
She craned her head so she could look at Julius. "Have you done anything to Kyo in the past? Before all this stuff."
He nodded. "I've played with the kitten yes. If you wish details, I think it is best you ask him. I'm sure he could manage to find some colorful words to describe it."
Tohru tensed a bit causing Julius to rap his arm around her. His warmth enveloped her, causing her to feel happy. She snapped out of his mystical hold. "Stop that."
He looked at her with a sarcastic smile, "Stop what my pet? I have done nothing."
She took a step away from him and he allowed it. "You know what I mean. Don't ever do that again…" She knew he had powers and was betting that one of them was to ease a person's tension; or something similar to it.
He closed the space between them so quickly, she gasped. He cradled her face in his hands. "Don't forget your place. You can't demand anything of me…" He leaned in as if to kiss her, but only lowered his voice, "Don't make me hurt you…I don't think I could control myself if I did." His voice lingered with lust, not sadistic promises; though rape is mighty sadistic.
He brushed his lips on hers lightly and stepped back, his hands to himself like a good boy.
"Bastard…" Yuki spat, his calm face faltering. Kaori pulled at his hair, but got no reaction from him.
Julius smirked and left Tohru's side and strode up to Yuki. He stood as a dark shadow over him. "I advise to watch your tongue or I will be forced to cut it off."
Yuki glared up at Julius. "Don't you touch her again. Your filthy hands aren't worthy of her."
Julius laughed. "Do you think your hands are just as worthy? We are monsters you ignorant boy. She is human and we could easily take her humanity from her. We are superior to her. If anything her hands are unworthy. Don't say such foolish things."
Yuki's glare glowed with a deeper level of hatred, one that was new to Tohru's awareness. "I will kill you if you touch her."
At that remark, Julius threw his head back and laughed. His laughed made Kaori shudder behind Yuki. Julius turned his head over his shoulder and beckoned to Tohru, "My pet, please come to me." He held out a lone hand in her direction.
Yuki shook his head at Tohru, urging her not to come forward. Tohru broke from his gaze and looked into Julius's eyes. His eyes were captivating, welcoming. Another trickery on his part she bet. His power flung to her, wanting to wrap itself around her. Tohru struggled for breath as his power leeched on her like pesky mosquitoes. It made her arms grow Goosebumps, yet she was completely warm. The power wasn't threatening her, it wanted her.
"What are you doing…" she whispered, now hugging herself.
Julius only smiled and asked her to come to him again. Tohru tried to struggle against the pressing power, but knew she would only lose this battle. Like a robot she took a step, another step, and another; closer to Julius, closer to his welcoming hand.
She felt his fingers mold around hers as he drew her into him. He rested his head on top of her hair and sighed. He turned so he could see Yuki. "See how she obeys. You shall learn loyalty to me, boy. I have all the time in the world to wait for it."
Yuki looked at Tohru and almost frowned. "You've bewitched her Julius. She never would have come willingly if you weren't herding her like a sheep to you."
Julius's smile at turned into a blank expression. "Never the less, you will learn loyalty boy."
Yuki smiled, "The names Yuki pal."
Julius slapped Yuki across the face; his other arm was locked around Tohru.
Tohru let out a small squeal and tried to pull away from Julius; he only held her tighter. Julius looked at Kaori, "Have a little fun with him for a while."
Kaori grinned, pleased that she had permission for mayhem. Julius led Tohru over to where Kyo resided. Tohru was still trying to protest Julius's hold, but he was far too strong for her.
Julius lifted Tohru onto the table, so she sat with her legs dangling off the side. She was pieced so she fit on the empty space on the side of Kyo's chest.
Julius petted Kyo's head, while holding onto Tohru's thigh. He didn't trust that she wouldn't try to run.
"Oh my lovely orange kitty. How I have missed you in the passing years." Julius's voice was in a lover's tone. Oh god. Tohru prayed that they weren't lovers previously. That would just be too weird for her to handle right now.
Kyo shuddered in fear. Of all the time she's known Kyo, Tohru had never seen him look so defenseless. It almost defeats the whole struggle of him putting up such a tough act before.
Julius traced along the lines of Kyo's collar bone; did I mention Kyo was naked waist up? Tohru didn't miss that little detail at all.
"What the hell did you do to him that made him as scared as he is…?" Tohru breathed the sentence. Kyo's fear was riding over her like a sleeping pill. She didn't like the feeling one bit.
Julius didn't look at her as he responded. "He came to me looking for shelter. I don't know how he found me, but he did. I took him in since I had recently lost a pet. We played, though he didn't seem to like my games much. Then he asked to leave and I allowed it, but under certain circumstances of course."
"What circumstances would those be?"
Julius's mouth curled into a smile. "He was allowed to leave with his life, as long as he kept his end of the bargain. That he can't give himself to anyone but me."
Great. They had been lovers before. Tohru winced and looked down upon Kyo's face. He looked regretful. "I'm sorry Tohru…"
Tohru shook her head. "Don't be."
Julius looked at them, pausing at each of their faces. "This could be interesting…"
Tohru looked at him puzzled. "What could be interesting?"
He giggled, yes he giggled. "My pet you seem to have a lust connection between these two boys. I would really enjoy a show between the three of you…"
"A show…? What do you mean?" Ignorance is bliss in Tohru's case.
Kyo shook his head. "No, you can't make her or any of us do that. Not for your pure enjoyment."
Tohru titled her head, still confused. Julius found it cute and straightened up. He embraced her and held her close. Tohru was getting use to his touchy-touchy actions, but only liked it less and less.
He helped Tohru off the table and held her hand. "I'll need to put you somewhere for safe keeping my pet." He led her to a cell that was kind of centered between where Yuki and Kyo were. It had vertical rustic bars.
"You're putting me there." It was a statement, not a question.
Julius nodded. "I fear you might spoil our fun in punishing them. I told you I wanted to break you. I want you to watch the first half and then I'll bring you out to help in the last half." He lightly shoved Tohru into the cell and hatched the door shut. He whispered, "It's your fault you're so stubborn. If you could only bend to my will, you wouldn't be in this position."
She wrapped her hands around the cold metal of the bars and stared as Julius walked off. Her heart was thudding, in sync with every step Julius took; distancing himself from the cage.
A/N:
Hey readers! Sad thing…my laptop is no more. The hard drive crashed and burned so I lost a lot of files and I'm still mourning over the loss. I'll be on my bro's computer for the mean time though. Thanks everyone for the reviews and I hope you liked the chapter.