The travel seemed to last forever, the girl gradually even resting her head against the broad chest since her neck was so stiff.
The vampire did nothing against the notion, until running water was heard and many chattering voices drawing near.
Apparently they were at the destination when his pace increased, hurriedly passing by the many sneers, complaints, cheers, and boastful brags about the new humans.
"Kakuzu!" "Why in such a rush?"
The vampire growled under his breath, "It should be obvious Zetsu."
The other vamp chuckled but spoke kindly, "Of course my friend, this is the first time you've ever returned with a human in tow. The others will no doubt be swarming you with eager questions. May I have a better look at her?"
"Not now, it's been a long night and I would like to rest. You may tomorrow if you wish."
"Of course and I'm looking forward to it, but remember to prepare her before dawn comes." "I'm well aware. Now if you'll excuse me."
I couldn't understand what just happened with this Zetsu. It sounded like two different people unless they were one in the same? Oh well, my main concern is what he said. Prepare me before dawn?
Kakuzu unlocked his bedroom chamber door, going in with a heavy sigh of relief he only met Zetsu and managed to bypass everyone else.
Now for his main objective for the night, he tossed the human on the couch and removed her blindfold.
She rubbed her eyes to get used to the light before checking the place out.
A large, luscious bedroom with a four poster bed, chandelier, elegant furniture including a couch and loveseat, and even a balcony outside the crystal clear glass doors.
It was a refined room to be sure; probably cost a fortune for this too.
The vampire snapped his fingers to get her attention, "Alright, enough dawdling and let's begin your preparation."
He sat down and stated in a dangerous tone that he is not to be questioned, "You are to do exactly as I say without fail understand?"
She nodded but that just agitated him, "Answer me when I'm talking to you with respect and do not speak unless spoken to if company is present." "Y..Yes sir."
"That's more like it, now, it would be wise to use your common sense around me. I'm not a patient man and will not hesitate to punish you when you misbehave. You belong to me so I also better not see you alone with any of my kind either."
Rei was mentally freaking out with these rules, too overwhelmed, but his last words is what petrified her the most.
"Remember this human; I can do anything I want with you. That includes beating, rape, public humiliation, use your imagination. Personally, I rather not resort to any of that but if need be I will. Do you understand me?"
"Yes sir." "Good, now I expect you to bathe before bed since you smell like the woods." He beckoned her to follow him into another room and gave her a fluffy clean towel and washcloth before pointing.
"Everything you need is right here in this basket and I'll be back with some sleeping garments, but first I need to know your size."
He attempted to lift her shirt but Rei stopped him….bad idea.
The vampire whispered dangerously in her ear, "You're breaking my first rule already?"
She quickly felt a sharp pain to her cheek, the force knocking her onto the floor as she clutched the throbbing pain and cried softly.
"Consider that a warning this time, now get up."
Whimpering she shakily stood, cringing when he removed her clothes but didn't resist again.
He grumbled, "You're too skinny, but I thought as much. Small but a medium might work better due to your bust. Why are you hiding your body with these revolting baggy clothes?"
"Um…well….it didn't matter sir." He arched a brow, "Explain." "No one cares about my appearance so why should I? I'm not pretty so it doesn't matter how I dress."
Kakuzu furrowed his brows….curious, "I see….well hurry and get cleaned up. I'll be back shortly."
*If possible, she felt even more miserable than before as she bathed. This wasn't the life she wanted, to be some pet or whatever to some evil bad-tempered vampire.
Oh well, nothing new I guess. Once again I'm to be ridiculed and bossed around like before with the exception I can't retaliate at all or my life could be at stake. It's not fair.
It didn't take her long to finish bathing, having the towel wrapped around her when the brute came back with a short gown and lingerie. He had more clothing in his arms but set those on the dresser as she quickly changed.
"By the way, what's your name?"
She took a moment to speak since he was completely shirtless now and wearing lounge pants, the stitches covering his entire torso and even the corners of his mouth made him appear even more terrifying. That must be why he wore a mask.
"Rei…sir."
"Rei? Interesting pick if you ask me." She hesitated to ask what he meant but a slight nod from him gave her the ok, "How so sir?"
"It has more than one meaning. It can be referred to as spirit, lovely, nothing, and zero. Which are you?"
She hung her head and mumbled, "Nothing and a zero."
He narrowed his eyes at how gloomy her personality was and he loathed it, but maybe, with the right push she'll liven up a bit for his amusement.
"If you say so, now come along. It's time for bed."
She wasn't tired since dawn was coming but did as she was told and crawled into the massive bed as instructed, the vampire pulling the tapestry shut and then switching off the lights before jerking her small body close to his.
Rei stiffened and tried not to panic since he hasn't done anything yet, but why hold her? Possessiveness or maybe he just wanted to embrace something?
It was hard to tell but the girl didn't dwell on it; she would need all the rest she could get from the way things are to be now.
TBC: