A Slaves Pity

Vikki gagged withing her mouth as this was completely despicable. She was massaging the feet of her captor. It didn't matter that her bare feet were clean and smelled of flowers indicating that unlike the mindless and filthy sub-humans that served her, Roleil took the occasion to bathe herself or least keep herself clean. Something told Vikki that maybe it had to do with the savages or even the poor Teegra assisting in keeping the witch cleansed of all filth. But Roleil might has well been just as smelly as those she turned into the beast like men. She was cold and cruel. Her heart was nothing but blackness as filthy as a latrine.

"Mmm…very good little Vikki." Moaned Roleil letting Vikki work on her next foot. The Green haired girl was quite proficient at this. She expected her to be inadequate but the way she twisted her toes gently and pressed her hands all over the top and bottom of her feet she could feel quite relaxed. The Tension in her feet were gone and she eased back. With assistance from the herbs in her hookah this was just what she needed. Teegra was alright but she hardly did anything that could reduce the stress. She was good for entertainment and serving her meals but other than that she was hardly much use.

However, despite the inertness Teegra did have the greatest use of all. She kept her father at bay. Ever since Roleil took the princess her father the King dared not make a move against her. As long as she had his daughter she would not see his forces patrol the lands or make a move onto her. Whether he knew where she made her domain or not as long as his daughter was not with him and all he knew that Teegra was in her hands should any of his men be spotted, Teegra's use would be of greater benefit with a knife to her throat and her lifeless corpse can be sent to him to grief as much as he desires.

Vikki only stayed on her task without acknowledging Roleil. She has disgraced her enough. She could not allow her to see that she was starting to get to her. Least the other times when Vikki was captured before Bridgette had her enemies least had her tied to a chair or locked her in a cell of some sort barely a bother but, Bridgette and Roleil had disgraced her entirely. Would she be better off dead? No! Not while she still had much to live for. Retribution to be had and to try and help those that are suffering like, Teegra who looked so miserable serving an apple to, Roleil who bit on it and some of the apple sprayed over her face, and she did not wipe it off in fear of displeasing the witch.

But Roleil did not like Vikki's silence. She kicked up her foot nearly striking her in the face, but, Vikki fell back just before she could. "You will address me when I speak to you, girl! You cannot accept a compliment?! Perhaps you need another stay on the ropes to learn better manners!"

Vikki's eyes went wide, and two sub-humans approached her fast. Teegra backed up in fright. This was something that happened to her too often now. "I'm sorry! I will speak when you expect it! I swear!" Pleaded Vikki as she was seized by the arms and pulled to her feet.

Roleil gave her a nasty look standing up from her throne. "Oh, I know you won't, my dear." Snickered Roleil reaching her hand over and stroked the side of, Vikki's face before tapping the side of her cheeks hard making, Vikki wince. "Take her away!"

"No! Wait! Please!" Cried Vikki but Roleil only watched as the woman struggled helplessly in the sub-humans strong grip. They pulled her along without an issue and, Vikki attempted to stomp on their feet and even bite at them, but they only tightened their grips and dragged her back to where she was strung up before. The Accursed shackles were dangling down as if they were there to taunt the one who would soon be placed in them.

Turned around and even struck in the stomach Vikki coughed and breathed falling over as the hit was too much for her and her struggles ceased long enough for the two to reattach her to the shackles and once they were locked in place they stepped away grunting in satisfaction that their task was complete.

Vikki regained herself after a few deep breaths though her stomach felt like it was on fire. But the chains held her wrists up high, and she could only take a step forward only to stretch them out painfully.

Crying out in anger she thrashed herself in her bonds. Again, that witch made a fool out of her. Drugged her. Paraded her around. Made her serve her feet and now because of a simple lack of acknowledgement she again chains her up. That Roleil was a monster with no worth of redemption. She had committed so many crimes against innocent people that there would be no need for a trial should she stand in cuffs before a court. She needed to be put down but now once more stuck in shackles and with another woman as her slave, Roleil was holding all the cards right now. Vikki calmed down after she blurted out all the cursing she could think of and stood in place.

"I don't know which is worse. Her or Bridgette!" Wondered Vikki. Both those women were vile and cruel. Sadistic manipulators and commanded armies from charm or under a dark spell. Both of them needed to be stopped but Vikki knew she was not in a place to do anything. All she could do now was again stand in place and be alone with her thoughts only the bellows and hollering of the sub-humans outside the tent reminding her that the fortress was so well guarded and without weapons or a plan escape would be impossible and she slumped in her bonds only standing straight up with her arms spread out to prevent herself from being stretched painfully out again.

Out in the jungle Bathsheba was still trying to follow the sub-human's trail. She could smell the scent of human among them. It had to be the group that attacked them and took off with, Vikki. Bathsheba's foot still hurt but she could not stop at all. The Longer that Vikki was with those menaces that were once of innocent men turned into those monsters.

The Only thing anyone could do was to kill them and put to rest the souls that are trapped in those forms. The Sprain in her ankle was nearly gone though each step made her tense up and she still needed support of the long branch she used.

The Trail kept going down the mountain and into the jungle. Vikki couldn't be far now as Bathsheba came across a spot where the Sub-Human's scent was very strong now. The Humidity was high and already it was past mid-day. In hours it would turn to the evening, but the Lioness needed to search the area.

Kneeing on the ground she sniffed the surroundings. "They were here." She said picking up the disgusting stench of the sub-humans. But among the stench she could smell small traces of a human female. A Female she knew quite well.

"Vikki." Sighed Bathsheba seeing no signs of blood or torment anywhere on the ground only a little firepit which still had the burned-up sticks in the middle. The Sub-Humans didn't even bother to try and hide their tracks.

"Sloppy." Scoffed Bathsheba the prey she was hunting were not going to be difficult to track but seeing where the ground pressed against it from many areas it was laid upon showed the Sub-Humans made camp there and judging by the scent and the burned-up sticks in the fire pit they moved at first light and took, Vikki with them. They moved her towards an open plain west. She could see the jungle beyond and the plain that stretched after the jungles edge. There were many mountains to the south riddled with more jungle and beyond those would be Fire Keep. But if the sub-humans took, Vikki west then that meant they needed her alive and there could only be one reason they would keep her alive. They were under orders to do so.

Growling in spite Bathsheba hauled herself back to her feet. She nearly lost balance due to the sprain, but she had to make west as fast as possible. If Vikki was being taken to the one person who commanded over the Sub-humans then that meant her time was limited. What would become of her friend if Roleil either killed her or made her like the rest of her army? She could not allow another good soul to be taken by that monster. She had lost family. Friends and most of her tribe. Not again will she suffer another loss by the one who taken everything from her.

The Mountains in the south looked treacherous but promising. Her son would surely be at Fire-Keep, but she could not forgo, Vikki. Thanks to her she stayed alive. It was due to Vikki's efforts did, Bathsheba even get information of her son's possible survival and taken to a safe haven. She would not abandon her friend who has much purpose as she does too.

"I am coming, Vikki. I swear I will reach you, love." Promised Batsheba continuing to move as fast as she could hauling her friends quiver and arrows along with her bow. She continued to use the long stick to support herself but with pace she was making she would only reach so far into the jungle before nightfall and she will have to find a safe place to rest and pray to the spirits that her friend would still be alive with every second wasted which did not have, Vikki by her side.

Vikki could her legs were about give way yet again. She thought that she would spend a hour or two shackled to the chains. But it had turned into the evening, and no one had come to check on her. Her legs were unbearably sore. Her arms were so stiff now that just moving them was agonizing. She had sweat so much from the humidity that made its way into the tent her eyes were red from all the perspiration that managed to drip onto them. She had not had anything since she even woke. Her lips were dry, and her mouth was savoring for something to moist it.

She whimpered as the condition she was left in was completely unbearable. How dare that witch leave her like this! Again, the hate building up in Vikki gave her a second wind stomping her feet trying to work out the stiffness and it only ached when she moved them.

Crying out Vikki screamed again trying to bring someone before her. She didn't care. All she wanted was to give any one of the cretins that put her in that position to hear what she had to say.

"Come on! You're all going to pay the second I get out! You hear me?! You hear me you…" Someone approached her from the front and, Vikki heard soft steps approach. It did not belong to the sub-humans or, Roleil. She saw through her drenched red eyes it was, Teegra. She was carrying a tray of meat with a wooden spoon and a rag over her arm.

"Quiet please. The Worst thing you can do right now is upset, Roleil more. Believe me you don't want to insight her wraith further." Warned Teegra in a calm voice though the fear in her tone was easily heard. It seemed she too suffered punishments of her own.

Vikki stopped her yelling, but more sweat come down over her eyes. She whimpered again as her eyes again were stung by her perspiration.

"Hold on! I'll help you there. Stay still!" Teega placed the tray of meat on the floor and hurried over to, Vikki. Lifting her chin up she took the rag and carefully wiped her eyes out until the sweat was gone. She moved the rag across Vikki's forehead and cheeks until all the sweat was gone.

Though her eyes were still rather red the pain subsided after a few seconds and, Vikki could see clearly again. "Thank you." She smiled at Teegra who softly smiled at her.

"You're welcome. Roleil said to feed you. I brought you some food. If you hold still again please." Asked the woman clad in a small bikini with veils over her shoulders and lower body. She was a sight to behold. Vikki could say she was quite pretty. Would fetch any mans eyes though she was far from any man who could take her hand.

Teegra picked up the plate of meat and took a spoonful of the chopped-up bits. Vikki couldn't believe this now.

"Do you have to feed me like this? Can't you undo these?" Pleaded Vikki feeling so embarrassed as Teegra moved the spoonful of chopped meat towards her mouth. The Meat was freshly cooked, and the enticing smell of the bits roasted over a fire made her open her mouth instinctively and, Teegra though she too felt rather ashamed to feed a prisoner like this there was little she could do.

"I am sorry. But this is the only way." She gave Vikki a spoonful and Vikki eagerly took in the savory bits and ate them fast. It was delectable but it did little to comfort her.

"Have some more." Teegra offered Vikki another scoop and she took it gladly. One minor good thing was better than none. She took in two more spoonful's happily, but she had to ask now.

"Thank you again. But tell me. What happened with you? You're a princess?" Asked Vikki and Teegra sadly nodded.

"Yes. I am King Jarol's daughter. I was safely in Fire Keep many months ago when, Roleil rebelled and murdered my mother. I thought I was safe in my home when my father and brother stormed out with our forces to avenge my mothers loss but, Roleil surprised them with her army and desecrated them and our allies. She killed my brother and my father returned to Fire Keep defeated and full of grief. Before he could fortify the defenses to keep Roleil's forces out she sent a party that climbed the fortress. They came into my room and killed my pet and teacher. They carried me out of my room and brought me to, Roleil before my father could dispatch what was left of his forces to find me. Since then, I have been under, Roleil. Serving at her will. For if I don't do as she says she will end me, and my father will be left alone. I miss him and my people." Explained Teegra feeling tears form in her eyes. Months she had endured the demands and forced labor of, Roleil. She wanted to be back home. She cursed herself for once believing she would rather be out in battle to serve her people like her father and brother did. But had she known how crafty Roleil was she never would have allowed herself to be caught as easily and now she was being used against her father.

Vikki shook her head sadly. Stolen from her home. Her own brother was killed along with many of her people and forced against her will to slave away for a tyrant her heart was broken for, Teegra. "I am so sorry. I'll help you somehow. But I may need your help too."

Teegra gasped putting a hand over Vikki's mouth and looked around cautiously before leaning over to, Vikki's ears.

"Don't speak of such things so loudly. They can hear even whispers and, Roleil is not one to trifle with." Warned Teega finishing her whispering before withdrawing her hand, Vikki's mouth. "Don't be so hopeful. I tried to escape before. And all I did was anger Roleil, and she punished me badly. Each one more worse than the last."

Vikki looked away from her. Teegra was not fibbing. There was no exaggeration in her voice. She was scared and rightfully so. Escaping was going to be difficult and one person working alone could not get away from here but now that they are together in this. There could be a way out if only they would work together.

The Bound woman gestured with her for Teegra to lean in letting Vikki whisper as soft as she could in her ear. "Listen my name is Vikki. I know you're afraid and I am too but if there is a chance we can work together. Let's just get through tonight and learn more tomorrow. Talk with me then and we figure sort out an idea."

Teegra was very unsure. She admired that the green haired woman had hope but even if they were to work together how can they escape a fortress or even get far without being recaptured? She could not let herself think more on it as she was soon needed back by, Roleil.

"Look we can talk more later but I have to go now. I'm sorry." Said Teegra sadly before turning around taking what's left on the plate with her and the rag.

"Wait!" Called Vikki causing Teegra to stop and look back at her.

"Can you least help me out of these? I can stand like this anymore. I won't move just let out of these!" Begged Vikki shaking her shackled wrists.

Teegra put the rag and plate down and turned back towards Vikki. She looked behind her to see that no one was there and possibly throughout the night no one would check on the prisoner. Roleil knew full well no one can escape, and the guards were too many at night. But if Vikki was out of the shackles that would be bad for her and for, Teegra as well. But having been in that position Vikki is in for a great deal maybe there was one thing she could do for her.

"I can't let you out, but I can try this." Teegra walked over to Vikki and reached up behind her left arm and carefully undid the knots on the chains allowing, Vikki's arm to drop enough.

"Stay still and don't move." She said and Vikki nodded. It was dark outside, and she could still hear the sub-humans prowling about. The Dim torches in the tent only offered some light but to attempt to leave now would be suicide.

Teegra did the same thing to Vikki's right arm undoing the chains enough for the chains to come down enough to let her lower her arms. "I'll make these long enough so you can at least lay down. Try not to look obvious in the morning." Teegra cautioned as she allowed Vikki to lay down on the floor but quickly knotted up the chains again and made it resemble that of a loose knot on poles so not to draw too much attention.

Vikki smiled warmly at Teegra. It was a kind gesture all the same. "Thank you, Teegra." She said and Teegra smiled and nodded at her.

"Try to get some sleep. Roleil told me she has plans for us both tomorrow." Warned Teegra before picking up the plate and rag and left giving, Vikki one last look before she vanished out of sight just around the corner where she came from.

Vikki's arms and legs were quite sore and they twitched from being cramped up in the standing position for so long but her muscles soon relaxed and, Vikki laid on her side putting her hands under her hand. She had to head Teegra's advice. Best now to get rest while she could. Least she was in a better position to sleep but it would be too long before she could finally ease through her agony and finally rest but what little rest she would get would hardly matter as her position was still no different from where it has been. Trapped under a tyrant. A Need to help out a fellow prisoner and make it to hopeful safe haven. This has been the most grim moment since the day, Bridgette had shoved her off the cliff exiling her in this insane prehistoric world that by now she hoped there was still a chance to return home if she could save both herself and Teegra and avenge the loss of her friend, Bathsheba shedding a lone tear for the only friend she had made since her exile and who was lost by, Roleil's forces. That Witch will pay somehow for that along with all the treacherous actions she had committed. Somehow Vikki dreamt that retribution would be hers and what hope she had would be enough to see it through when she finally went to rest until another day would come and she would wake up to her captivity.