Ai No Kusabi Fan Fiction ❯ Forever Caged ❯ Chapter 14 ( Chapter 14 )

Disclaimer: I don't own Ai No Kusabi nor do I make any money from this fanfic.
Rating: NC-17
Pairings: Iason/Riki, Raoul/Katze
Parts:  14 Of ?

Authors Note: Thanks for reading! Please tell me what you think!

 

~~**Forever Caged**~~

 

 

Unmindful of the whispers that filled the ballroom Riki proudly walked down the wide red carpeted stairway uncaring of the scandal he brew by not walking behind his Master as all pets were made to do or the fact that Iason didn't have him chained by the neck and lead around. What was the point to do so anyway? With the GPS in the cock ring and another in the pet necklace he wore there was no way he could run and hide.

 

The one place that could have jammed the tracking devices was destroyed, blown up by the jealous rage of his pass lover and once friend Guy. And it was not that he planned to high tail it no matter how irritated he was at Iason and his possessive, domineering ways.

 

His body still hummed from the bastard activation the pleasure censers on the damn cock ring. He could still feel phantom vibrations from the thing even though it was turned off.

 

The info he gave Iason, to which he gave another silent apology to where ever Katze was, had been enough to get Iason off his back but he knew that Iason knew what he told him wasn't the true thing he was keeping from him. If it wasn't for the urgent calls that came in after Iason took him to their bedroom it would have taken no time at all to rip out word by agonizing word of the true secret he was keeping from him and no doubt they would have been a no show to this shitty party. He just hoped when Katze found out it was he that spilled the beans about Raoul making him his snuggle pillow that he would keep his mouth shut about Guy, which he think he would, after all Katze knew from the beginning what he planned and he didn't think Iason would be very lenient if he found out that fact.   

 

The soothing sound of the orchestra's violins softly floating around them when they finally stepped down onto the marbled floors at the base of the staircase the music drifting from the open door way. Listening intently, and even though they were still far away, it calmed the feral pacing in his mind, muting the burn of desire that still burned in his veins.

 

Looking around with mild interest through the doors from where they had stopped, at the lavish decorations of velvet and silk covered tables and the common wealth Midas bigheads that were twirling around on the polished dance floor with their partners, as well as the bump and grind swaying of scantily clad pets.

 

Riki was pleased that Iason hadn't made him wear some piece of string like he had been forced to wear in the past, like those dancing pets wore, although what he was wearing now was just as uncomfortable. Very tight soft black leather pants that outlined curve and mound, that hung low on his hips, really low, with silver lacings holding the thing closed running down the length of both his legs tucking into the black leather shin high shit-kickers boots that was almost all silver buckles and cross bones, surprisingly a present he really liked from Cal and even more surprising Iason approved of saying it fitted him.

 

The silver sleeveless silk shirt he wore had all of one button and was designed to spread open, to show case the heavy pet necklace and his bronzed chiseled abs and chest not to mention all the hickeys he sported, especially the ones that made a trail, starting from his left nipple, down his belly and left all that saw them no doubt where they lead. With his black hair gelled back everyone could see the large diamond earring sparkling in the light, its partner in Iason's ear.

 

Iason was dressed in all white and baby blue satins that looked a hundred times more comfortable then his get up.  He could feel eyes on him, the turning of heads as guests passed by.

 

Stepping away from Iason while he talked to security Riki walked closer to the door surveying the high ceilings, the crystal chandlers and the dull forced laughter from richly dressed people that you could tell weren't from Amoi just by the way they stared opened mouth, drooling, at the lovely pets trailing behind their masters.

 

As usual the Tanagura Elites acted as the wall flowers, because real Elites didn't dance but then again they weren't suppose to have sex either so who knows if they did or didn't.  

 

While waiting for Iason to finish giving the guards his final orders Riki swayed a little to the music. He could feel the tension in his shoulders melting away as he listened to the almost haunting beauty of the instruments melody.

 

“Seems like the saying “Music soothes the savage beast” is true.”

 

Riki turned his head and nodded in acknowledgment to the Blondie Aisha Rosen the only Blondie that didn't raise his hackles whenever he was around him. And the only Blondie that was pretty laid back and actually seemed to have a sense of humor. It was his pets on the other hand that he always had a problem with, as in they come after him which resulted in him kicking their asses.

 

“Savage being the key word.”

 

Giving the Blondie next to Aisha a narrowed glare Riki curled his lip at him, dismissing him with a deliberate snap of his teeth and a soft growl more then happy to let the Blondie think he was nothing more then a rabid animal.

 

“Ha, ha it looks like he likes me more then you Marcus.”

 

“Disgusting Mongrel.”

 

Before Riki could go off on him Iason appeared beside him putting a hand on his shoulder.

 

“Aisha, Marcus.” Iason narrowed his eyes at Marcus who stared back for a few moments before looking away.

 

“All hail the king.” Riki whispered and smiled when the Blondie Marcus whipped his head sharply at him. Iason squeezed his shoulder painfully.

 

“Behave Riki.”

 

Riki wanted to snap back but knew it was best to keep his mouth closed; he didn't want to do anything to warrant Iason punishing him tonight not when the scene on the balcony was still fresh in his Blonde's mind and his.

 

Ignoring the boring yammering of the Blonde's yakking it up Riki went back to surveying the ballroom and homed in on a pet straight across the dance floor sitting beautifully on a red velvet couch staring out the window the couch was under.

 

“Iason I'm going to go sit down.” Smirking at Marcus, whom he had interrupted, Riki nodded again to Aisha then looked up at Iason waiting patiently for permission.

 

Iason jacked up a pale brow. “What are you up to?”

 

Riki grinned wickedly. He should have guessed Iason would immediately get suspicious when he looked up at him for approval. “Nothing at all. Don't all good little pets wait for their Masters “go ahead” before scampering off?”

 

“Riki.”

 

“I'm not going to do anything. But I also don't want to stand here listening to you and Aisha.” Riki purposely left Marcus's name out just to irritate him. “So it's either I go sit down or find something to amuse my self.” Riki emphasize the word `find' making it clear that if Iason didn't let him go he would do something. Not that he would it was an empty threat he would make damn sure he would be on his best behavior so he wouldn't get punished.

 

“Go but remember that I will be watching.” Without a back word glance Riki walked away from him. And as he, with Aisha and Marcus, they watched as Riki strode down the middle of the room. The dancers stopped in mid twirls to let him go by opening up a path for him and to Iason rising temper not only was his Mongrel getting lustful, down right rude lewd stares, there were even more then just a hand full of pets that dared to run their hands down his chest, back, hips and ass as he walked by. Even some Midas residents who were able to afford to buy an invitation dared to lay their hands on him.

 

With every long stride across the dance floor Riki's shirt blew behind him showing everyone a scandalous view of how low his leather pants rode down his hip giving them a tasty peek at the cleft between his firm cheeks and some even strained to see if the front of his pants would hopefully ride low enough to show them something even better.

 

Iason called over the security guard by the door. “Those four off worlders and those two Midasians take them into custody.” Iason pointed to the ones that had touched Riki. They should thank him that, that was all he would do to them. For the pets there really wasn't much he could do besides show his displeasure to their owners, after all it was a pet's duty to touch another pet, to stimulate each other in every way but pairing, that was only for their Master to decide.

 

The security guard bowed low then set off into the ahh'd crowd that still stared after the stunning wild beauty that had already passed them by.

 

“I'm amazed that those from Midas touched Riki. They know better then to put their hands on an Elite's pet.” Aisha said sipping champagne form his long stemmed crystal fluke. “But then again, as it has been said before, Riki does have an almost infectious kind of presents that one can't help but to touch him.”

 

Iason gave Aisha a frosty glare.

 

“Don't worry Iason I prefer my pets soft and gentle. So although I love to look at Riki and see the chaos that he creates in his wake I in no way would challenge your rights to him.” Aisha turned to Marcus. “What about you?”

 

“I believe I've already stated my thoughts on more then one occasion on what I think about the Mongrel.”

 

Iason took one last look at Riki's walking back before turning, with the other two Blondes following, towards the area where Raoul was standing not too far away.

 

*  *  *  *

 

His eyes locked onto his target Riki ignored the hands that glided over his body, they grab his crotch so he let the groping slide. His main goal to get to the pet, who was still looking out the darken windows into the nights sky.

 

Sitting a few spaces away from the lovely pet Riki took his real look at Jade's friend. They boy had unusually long hair, even coiled on top of his head the small braids that fell down from that spiffy do reached the middle of his back. Lowered it probably reached his hips. Dark brown hair with blond streaks ranged from golden honey to platinum. He was more muscular then a normal pet, from what he could see.

 

 The boy wore a triangle shaped blouse that was closed by delicate silver chains that hooked and crisscrossed behind his bare back.  The same type of chains held the top up and connected to loops behind his neck on the wide bejeweled collar he wore and left his arms and shoulders completely bare. The material had a pearl like shine to it and with every breath Lilly took, it shimmered an array of rainbow colors. The thing only covered his pecks giving all a splendid view of hard abs and trim waist.

 

The skin tight pants he wore were made of the same fabric and like his, tighter then shit pants; they rode low on his hips. The only thing that covered his belly was a string of diamonds. Riki had to give Lilly credit. Dressed like he was, he was able to pull the whole outfit off with dignity and not like a cheap whore…like those on the dance floor or not to far away dry humping one another for their Elites delight. Not only that but he smelled wonderful. Riki felt like laying his head in the pet's lap and just to smell the heavenly scent that was on his skin.

 

He had to clear his throat a few times to get the boy to turn his attention towards him and off his perfume. The head that elegantly swung his way chimed from the small bells clipped into his hair.

 

“Hello Lilly,” Riki wondered if the pet would acknowledge him or turn his nose up and walk away.

 

“Hello Riki.”

 

“Not going to run away?” Riki asked leaning back, putting his arms up to rest on the back of the cushioned sofa.

 

“No. I'm being supervised so there shouldn't be a problem with me talking to you.”

 

Supervised? Riki looked around the room but it was hard to tell who could be spying on them since dozens of pairs of eyes were on them. Failing to find anyone that had something other then curiosity Riki turned back to the lovely pet. “I heard that your master is a Blondie?”

 

“Umm…yes. Sir Mikhale Tain.”

 

A top Blondie. One of the seven. Riki didn't know anything about Tain and he had the feeling the kid wouldn't say anything about him even if he did ask. “How long have you been a pet?”

 

“One year, three months, two weeks and four days.”

 

Riki was surprised by the twinge of anger he heard in Lilly's voice. There was no proud lifting of his chin or excitement that he'd been kept for so long. Interesting Riki thought. “You're not like other pets.”

 

What do you mean?” Lilly said defensively.

 

“I've heard you're really popular.” It was hard not to listen to the whispers about him when pets gossiped especially when it wasn't about him, those he ignored. “To be friends with Jade who is treated like he has the plague as is anyone who talks to him…everyone but you.”

 

“I'm very good at performing so no one dares to insult me fearing it would lessen their chances and get their invitations rejected.”

 

The kid wasn't boasting, just stating a fact using a tone as if one would say `it looks like it's going to rain'.

 

“Besides if they would just spend five minutes with Jade they would see how wonderful a person he is. It pisses me off how shitty they treat him,” Lilly said then smiled at Riki. “He is so gentle, so soft spoken. Being around him is like a healing balm on my soul. Having his support keeps me going when I feel like giving up.”

 

Riki tilted his head at that but let the comment slide, another question he knew he wouldn't get an answer to. “Have you paired with Jade before?”

 

“No. My master only has me perform with female pets.”

 

“So you've never been with a male?” Riki wonder what that was like, having only been with one female his whole life, since this was a male dominated world and females were scarce it was hard to find anyone that has slept with a female and wasn't a pet.

 

“I have been with male partners before.”

 

“So Tain isn't your first Master?”

 

“He is.”

 

If he was then how could he have been with a male before? From what Jade, and not that long ago Lilly, said he was constantly watched making a side affair impossible to get away with. He should know. So it made him wonder. “Lilly were you born a pet?”

 

“Of course I have my identification number tattooed on the sole of my foot just like everyone else.”

 

Not really like everyone else Riki thought with a little `huff' thinking about his self. He was about to say so when he saw a pet staring intently at Lilly. “That pet over they,” Riki said motioning with a slight tilt of his head and chin behind Lilly. “He seems to be spying on you.”

 

Lilly stiffened then turned inconspicuously toward where Riki indicated but relaxed. “That's Gin. He's another pet of my Master's.”

 

“He looks like he wants to know what's going on. Why doesn't he come over?” Not that Riki really wanted him to. He wanted to get to know Jade's friend more to see what kind of person he was. Just because it seemed like he was on his side by helping Jade didn't always mean he could be trusted.

 

Lilly exhaled a tired sigh. “He got me in trouble with Master Tain a week ago. I've told him it was alright but he still feels guilty about it. So for the moment he is keeping his distance, doing what he can to make it up to me.” Lilly looked at Riki sadly. “In this place finding true friends is very hard.”

 

Riki lifted a dark brow. That was exactly what he was do right now. Seeing if Lilly could be trusted as a friend or if he had to watch his back with him.

 

“I've heard you're from Ceres.”

 

Riki hardened himself mentally. “I am.”

 

“To know that freedom….It is wonderful isn't it?”

 

It is not is it. Riki again wondered if the pet really was a pet because he sure as hell didn't act like one. But it was impossible for him not to be. The perfect body and face could only be created in a lab.

 

“Not even when they get retired they will not know such freedom. From this place they will be sold to a whore house... If they are lucky.”

 

“One day so will you.” Riki said carefully.

 

Lilly smiled a brilliant smile. “I know.”

 

He said it with such excitement that Riki started to wonder hat maybe there was something off with the kid's brain. Being sold to a whore house should be considered a good thing but before he could say so they were interrupted by a soft almost shy voice.

 

“Riki, Lilly. I'm happy to see the both of you.”

 

Riki cringed as he also saw Lilly do as well. Jade stood before them wearing just a thong to cover his genitals…if you could call it covering. The thing was basically transparent and didn't hide anything. The poor boy looked like he was restraining himself from shielding the front of his body. His chest and face were red with embarrassment.

 

“Jade….” Lilly whispered taking a step towards him then freezing when Jade gave him a quick shake of his head.

 

“Think of your position.” Jade whispered pointedly looking around him.

 

Riki watched the painful expression flash across Lilly's face then sighed. He was pushing it but to hell with it. Not even he could take the boy's suffering. Standing up he unbuttoned the lone button on his shirt and slide it off. He heard gasps around the room but paid them no heed. It was most likely out rage from what he was doing. Making the boy put his arms through the sleeves Riki nodded his head in approval. The shit was long enough on the boy and covered him to the tops of his thighs. And even with only one button it was still closed enough to give the kid some coverage but also made him look sexy too.

 

“Thank you Riki.” Lilly said bowing his head a tad.

 

Riki grunted. “I'm no fashion expert but even I can see it needs something more.”

 

“I have it.”

 

Surprised Riki watched as Lilly unclasped the diamond chain around his belly then held it out to him. “This would go perfectly around him.”

 

“You sure about this? This is a shit load of diamonds wont you get in trouble by giving it to him?” Riki said even as he wrapped the chain around the slim pet's waist and clipping it on.

 

“It's alright.”

 

“Lilly…”

 

“It's alright Jade.“ Lilly said firmly then softened his tone. “I'll take it back before its time to leave alright? I'll stay next to you all night okay?”

 

“Ya well you can keep the shirt.” Riki sat back down and put his arms back up to rest on the back of the sofa.

 

Lilly and Jade shared a long look then turned to stare at Riki.

 

“What?” Riki said irritably.

 

“Umm… well I don't think that is such a good idea.” Jade said almost shyly.

 

“Why is that?”

 

“Ahh…”

 

“What Jade is trying to say is that the crowd is already heating up from your display and if you continue to show off your great physique then there will be a rash of heat strokes amongst the guests.” Lilly said dryly.

 

Riki looked around and smirked when he saw those wealth bigwigs eye balling him. Flexing he laughed when a guest turned away fanning his face with his hand. Grinning wickedly he gave Lilly and Jade a sideways glance. “Why don't we give them something to really stare at? Sit down boys and pose. Jade you on one side of me and Lilly you on the other.”

 

Laughing they did as Riki said and gave their audience their best sides. Riki in the middle had them laughing as he verbally pointed out their so called betters that shifted their crotches to hide their erections or the noticeable off worlder that fainted. Riki had to admit that this was the very first time that he'd had fun at an Elite party and with pets.

 

“Well isn't this sweet. The low grade with the disgusting Mongrel it's a match don't you think?”

 

Pissed that their fun had been shattered by the two male pets that stood in front of them Riki made a sudden move as if to attack and snarled savagely laughing darkly when they both gave frighten squeals and jumped back.

 

“Savage animal!”

 

Riki shrugged and leaned back smiling at the pets, daring them with his eyes to continue talking crap to him.

 

Seeing that look they turned towards Jade. “You belong next to him. Your pathetic you know that? I'm amazed your master keeps you considering how worthless you are. You can't even perform up to par with the rest of us.”

 

Riki started to get up but was held back by a small trembling hand.

 

“It's alright Riki.” Jade whispered. “Let it go. It will do more harm then good if you were to make a scene.”

 

Angered Riki did as Jade asked. He couldn't afford to get into trouble, as much as he wanted to kick those two pricks asses he needed time to build up his shield that Iason had ruthlessly ripped apart.

 

“Lilly, sweetheart, don't hang around these rejects too long. Their stench will get on you.” With their noses in the air the laughed at Jade again and walked off verbally giving each other pats on the back for the cruel words they said.

 

Riki was about to snap at Lilly who had been saying that Jade was his friend but hadn't opened his perfect mouth not once to defend him but again Jade held him back, quieting him by squeezing his arm.

 

“It's okay Lilly.” Jade said slowly, gently as if speaking to a child. “I'm alright, they are just words Lilly.”

 

Baffled that it was Jade that was comforting Lilly when it should have been the other way around Riki looked at Lilly. The anger that shined in the pet's strange pale yellow-tan eyes that stared after the insulting bastards, tracking them and were they went.

 

“Lilly…don't Lilly. Everything is fine right Riki?”

 

Jade nudged him in the ribs. “Ya everything is fine. Shit like this always happens.” Riki was glad to see the fury in Lilly's eyes “It's no big deal.” Those words seemed to snap the pet out of it…but not in a good way.

 

“No big deal?! Those little shits think that their so much more better then Jade and you but their not!” Lilly stood, his eyes still locked on the two pets. “Day after day I have to listen to others spew poisonous words at Jade, especially those two, no more. I'm not taking it any longer without doing something.” With that Lilly stalked off, bee lining it straight towards the pets and the group they joined.

 

“No Lilly stop. Come back!” Jade hissed panicking. “No Riki stay here with me.” When Riki got up to grab Lilly and drag him back. “Sorry Riki I don't mean to be bossy or tell you what to do…it's just that…it's safer if you stay by me…”

 

Raising his brows in question Riki watched as Lilly stormed over to the pets congregating at the pet bar, a section separated from the partiers. Only a foot away Riki watched as Lilly's steps changed. His hips swayed seductively with each step he took, slowing his steps and when he got close to the group he paused for just a second then went far away from the group he sat down on a bar stool and ordered a drink from the bartender. He sat there quietly leaning back with his legs crossed sipping his drink just watching with narrow eyes as pets laughed and pointed in his and Jade's direction.

 

“This is going to be bad…”

 

Riki looked at Jade in confusion. Lilly was only sitting there doing nothing what could be so bad about that?

 

“YOU ASSHOLE!”

 

Whipping his head back towards the group, Riki stared opened mouth as the pets that had insulted them started to go at it, punching one another full on in the face, knocking each other into their pet friends. Soon the group was nothing but a mass of swinging fists and screams. Looking at Lilly he saw him watching them with a small smile on his lips around the straw he was drinking from.

 

“What did he do?” Riki whispered.

 

“He didn't do anything. You saw it.” Jade said warily. “He was just sitting there drinking, far away from them.”

 

True Riki thought. The whole time Lilly did nothing but sit there drinking. Besides his lips moving when he ordered his drink he hadn't said one word to anyone, he thinks... But right there before his eyes he was watching pets, the pets that bashed Jade and him with the pets that had pointed and laughed at them when those two pets joined them now trying to kill each other.

 

To say he hadn't done anything couldn't be true not when Lilly was oozing with smug satisfaction. Even as he tried to retrace Lilly's steps from when he stormed off till when he sashayed close to the group he hadn't seen him do anything nor did it seem like he said anything to them either, he had been too far away from them to have any words be heard with the talking of the crowd and music. If anyone was to look he would be considered an innocent bystander.

 

If he hadn't seen Lilly with Jade when they mind fucked that waiter in the pet saloon he probably would think Lilly wasn't involved, not the one that instigated the rumble.

 

`Ahh fuck it' Riki thought. He'd brain bleed about it later, right now he planned to enjoy the show. Laughing with Jade they pointed to the three pets, while fighting knocked some guests onto the desert table. The crash from the china and crystal wine glasses filling the ballroom almost loud enough to drown out Riki's boisterous laughter. Jade's worry of Lilly temporally forgotten as Riki forced him to find humor in the blood that spilled from the shrieking pets.

 

* * * *

 

Iason continued to try and walk to Raoul but was constantly held back as Elites intercepted him on his way. Thankfully Aisha and Marcus had been following behind him and he was able to pawn their questions off to them. Slight narrowing of his eyes changed those who thought to stop him as he walked by.

 

“Iason good to see you.”

 

“Same to you my friend. Where is Katze? I was expecting to see him tonight with you.” Iason said excepting a glass of wine from the server who bowed to him, offering it to him on a gold try. Taking sip he nodded approvingly at the flavor to the waiter knowing that until he did so he wouldn't leave.

 

“ Yes…Katze unfortunately was not able to attend. I felt it was best to keep him home tonight.”

 

Iason titled his head noting how Raoul shifted from one foot to another under his inquisitive stare. “Is there something wrong with him?”

 

“Not at all. He's just tied up at the moment due to a delivery he received, probably from the Black Market.”

 

Iason arched a pale eyebrow then smiled. “Interesting choice of words my friend.”

 

Raoul looked at Iason's smug smile and sighed. “You know don't you?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“May I ask how you came about this information?”

 

“Let's just say that a little bird told when I went to get a breath of fresh air out on my balcony. Singing to me sweetly of your new found activities.”

 

Raoul took a deep drink from his glass of wine. “Iason…”

 

“I won't ask for details but…”

 

“But?”

 

“How did you find the experience?”

 

The heat that reflected in those emerald eyes had Iason chuckling and saluting Raoul with his glass.

 

“I find that it is something that I do not think I can live without and I also find that I cannot think about “it” with anyone else but Katze”

 

“No regrets?”

 

“None.”

 

“And Jupiter?”

 

Raoul smiled. “The night I claimed Katze as mine Jupiter paid me a surprised visit. If there becomes a time she takes me to task about Katze then I will explain that it was by her words to which I was following.”

 

“Which were?”

 

“She told me to me to control him with a firm hand.”

 

“A firm hand yes but…”

 

“As a mongrel other methods need to be used on him and he also is not ruled by the pets laws so there shouldn't be an issue on what my relationship with Katze is but if it is brought to light then I will make sure Jupiter knows that was the best way to control Katze with a firm hand just like she wanted.”

 

“That's a narrow ledge you're trying to walk across.”

 

“Just following the example you gave me.”

 

Iason smiled. “Happy to see that it is useful to you, my friend, and on a different note I do need to see Katze so whatever needs you may have with him be sure that he sees me tomorrow morning preferably at nine am sharp.”

 

Raoul nodded not arguing. Iason hadn't made a request he was telling him that Katze was to be at his apartment at nine am.

 

“Iason?”

 

“Umm?”

 

“Could I ask you for a bit of advice?”

 

“Of course.”

 

“I find that I become…emotional on a dark level when envisioning Katze pairing with another. I also become unstable, is the only word I can think of, when Katze taunts me into thinking that he is in fact sexual with others.”

 

“Katze does?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“My Overseer?”

 

“Yes Iason.”

 

“Sorry Raoul but I can't picture Katze acting in such a fashion.”

 

“Katze has a fiery nature to match that red hair of his.”

 

“Katze does?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Really?”

 

“Do we really need to go over this again?”

 

Iason shrugged a broad shoulder at Raoul. “The Katze you are describing is unknown to me. So forgive me if I repeat myself.”

 

“It seems like I am the only one that he has shown this side of himself.” Raoul said proudly. “Advice?”

 

“There isn't much I can give you Raoul. All I can tell you is to be careful not to hurt Katze when this feeling comes over you. I won't tell you that it will pass. After five years the feeling has not lessened with me at all. I've just learned to control it better.”

 

“And do you have any tips in how I may accomplish that?”

 

“By seeking Katze out and making sure he understands that his body is yours and drilling it into him. Soon he will realize it to be the truth and it will fade any thoughts of others out of his mind.”

 

Raoul stared at Iason then smiled “I think I'll do just that. If you'll excuse me I think I will be turning in already. I came early and if Katze is to meet with you then I would like to wish him goodnight.” Raoul bowed and shared a secret smile with Iason before heading to the exit.

 

Hearing Riki's laughter Iason turned towards his voice trying to locate him.

 

“Sir Iason?”

 

With to many people in he's way Iason couldn't see what had made Riki laugh and that was if he was where he said he would be sitting. Turning his head he nodded in greeting to Sir Mikhale Tain the voice who had interrupted his search. “Tain.”

 

The tall Blondie came and stood next to Iason. “I'm happy I was able to catch you alone.”

 

“You just missed Raoul.”

 

“Sorry to hear that. I find Sir Am to be a very interesting person.”

 

Iason smiled pleasently. “I have been meaning to set some time on the side to talk to you.”

 

An expression on calm coolness stared at him. “Did you?”

 

“Umm…Tell me Tain what did you think to accomplish almost two weeks ago when you were speaking to Marcus in Jupiter tower?”

 

“I was wondering if you could hear me or if I would have to speak a little louder but if I did I'm sure Sir Jayd would have picked up on it. But my reasoning is simple.”

 

“And that might be?” Iason asked nodding to a few Platinas that walked by bowing to him.

 

“Support.”

 

“Continue.”

 

“I stand by what I said to Sir Jayd. I consider you to be an outstanding leader to Tanagura, and I'm not trying to falter you by saying that I'm just stating a fact. I offer am my unquestionable support. I will back you with anything you decide no matter what it might be.”

 

“I'm sensing that this does not come without some sort of payment?”

 

“I wish for a favor.”

 

Iason studied the Blondie with a side ways look and nodded slowly. “And this favor might be?”

 

“It is of no notice at the moment. I will say that it is a personal favor and has nothing to do with politics or monetary gain.”

 

It didn't take long before Iason agreed although he let the Blondie think that he was still deliberating on an answer. To have one of the seven completely in his corner was not something he could let slip through his fingers. After a few minutes Iason nodded to Tain. “So my relationship with my Mongrel does not bother you?”

 

“None at all, I find your Riki to be a bit mouthy but a good match for you.”

 

Iason smiled. “I find Riki's mouth to be very talented. But besides that we have a deal.”

 

“YOU ASSHOLE!”

 

A shout rang out snapping both Iason and Mikhale's attention across the dance floor. Screams from the guests rang out as did the sound Riki's laughter. Iason sighed.

 

With his long legs it took him, with Tain behind him, no time at all to cross the dance floor. When the crowd saw him they wisely scrambled to get out of his way. There in front of him sat Riki shirtless clapping his hand and laughing. Looking in the direction that his Mongrel was looking at, Iason `tsked' in displeasure as he watched a group of five pets savagely attack one another. But it was the state of undress he was more angered at, at that moment especially when the shirt Riki had come with was on the fair headed small pet sitting next to him.

 

Howling with laughter Riki didn't notice the angry Blonds heading in his direction too caught up in the comical fight playing out. The Elites of those pets were trying unsuccessfully to separate them and even though they showed no anger if you looked close enough you could see the steam raising at how pissed they were.

 

A shadow suddenly came over him making him look up and into ice blue eyes. `Crap' Riki thought. Iason was the one Elite that he did not think was funny to see pissed off. Next to him was an equally pissed off Blondie who no doubt was Sir Mikhale since he was staring with absolute fury towards Lilly's direction.

 

“Sir Iason if you would excuse me I will go retrieve my pet.” Bowing Mikhale set off.

 

Riki looked to see Lilly stand up quickly when he saw his master striding towards him, winching when the Blondie grabbed him by the neck in what had to be a painful hold and bend to whisper something in his ear. The look of horror on Lilly's face when the Blondie straightened up was as if he had just witnessed someone being murdered right before his eyes and then the Blondie turned his head back in their direction.

 

Looking up at Iason he saw that he too was watching the Blondie with his pet as if feeling his eyes on him Iason looked down at him. “Would you like to explain this to me?”

 

Riki shrugged and leaned back on the cushions. “I've been sitting here this whole time. You can ask anyone Iason. This time I did nothing.”

 

“I'm talking about the fact that your shirt is on this pet.” Iason said.

 

Looking at Jade who had gone completely still and seemed like he wished he were anywhere but next to him. “Ya… about that the kid was a little under dressed so I gave him my shirt.”

 

“Did you now?” Iason said chillingly.

 

“Forgive me, my Lord.”

 

Riki watched as Jade jumped up bowing his head, his shoulders shaking in fright and watched as he unhooked the diamond belt from his waist then the lone button on his shirt and start to slide it of his shoulders.

 

“Stop.”

 

Riki looked up at Iason and was relieved to see some warmth had entered his pale eyes, warmth and humor.

 

“Come here Riki.”

 

Wondering what Iason was thinking to have switched moods so suddenly Riki obeyed his command. Wondering what he could do to calm his Blondie down ASAP if his change of mood was just a trick.

 

Iason pulled Riki to him putting his arm around his waist, hooking his thumb in the band of his low ride leather pants, hugging him to his side. When he had first saw Riki next to the lovely pet he had to admit he the dark monster of jealously had reared its ugly head. But when the pet had took Riki's shirt off he had calmed. The thong the young boy wore was more then enough to heat the blood of anyone but the fact the Riki covered him up said a lot, at least to him it did.

 

“Put the shirt back on little pet. It's alright.” Iason said gently then caressed the side of Riki's face with the back of his hand then trailed that hand down his body pausing in his journey to pay close attention to one of his nipples before trailing back up to tilt Riki's head up and kiss him gently on the lips.

 

“Ahh you know you probably made a few Elites faint from this little grope and spit swap.” Riki said confused. Iason's 180 was throwing him off, typical thing of Iason to do.

 

“Elites don't faint.”

 

“That's why I said probably anyway what's with the change of mood? You looked like you were going to rip me a new one a few seconds ago.”

 

“It just occurred to me that this must be the new little friend you are conversing with at the pet saloon.”

 

Riki eyed Iason suspiciously. “Ya…”

 

“What is your name pet?” Iason asked ignoring Riki's look.

 

“I'm Jade, my Lord. Riki has been very nice to me and has allowed me to befriend him even though I am not worthy of being friends of someone of his rank.”

 

Iason looked at Riki with amusement at that and Riki looked up at him as well with the same amused expression he no doubt wore.

 

“Sir Iason?”

 

Riki looked to the side and all the amusement washed away. Lilly and his Blondie were back. Lilly's face was deathly pale and he trembled slightly as the Blondie held onto the back of his neck. Riki wondered why the Blondie was so upset. Ask anyone and they would say that Lilly did nothing, even though he probably did.

 

“Tain?” Iason asked lifting a brow in question.

 

“If you would excuse me I believe Lilly put his leash around this pet here.”

 

“Oh forgive me.” Jade said holding out the diamond chain he had taken off. “I just wanted to see it that's all.”

 

Riki watched as Lilly's master hook the diamond chain onto the front small loop on his wide jeweled collar.

 

“We will be calling it a night. Good-night Sir Iason.”

 

Riki heard Lilly's gasp of pain as the Blondie guided him way, not from a yank on the leash, but with the hand that was still holding him behind his neck. The fact that what he thought was just jewelry had been the Blondie making Lilly wear his own leash pissed Riki off. “What the fuck is that guy's problem?” He whispered to Iason.

 

“I think I should be going. My Master might be looking for me.” Jade bowed to Iason then shot Riki a worried look before running off.

 

“Interesting friend you've found.”

 

“Jade? Ya good kid. Doesn't deserve the shit the other pets give him just because he's some accelerated pet.”

 

“Ahh so that was the pet you were asking about.”

 

“Yup.”

 

Iason sat down pulling Riki half onto his lap. “Is he the secret you've been keeping?”

 

He wasn't but Riki wasn't about to throw away a perfectly good escape when handed to him. “I didn't wanna tell you about him.”

 

Iason pulled Riki closer laying his head on his shoulder. “Why is that?”

 

“You're really giving the gossipmongers something to whisper about around the water cooler tomorrow aren't you?” Riki teased then hissed in pain when Iason slapped him hard on the ass.

 

“Answer the question.”

 

“Because I didn't want you to think something was going on with that kid.” Riki said rubbing the sting out his ass.

 

“And keeping it from me wouldn't make me think that?”

 

“Hell if I know how your brain works. I didn't want to take the chance that you might keep me from having fun. The kid's the only distraction I have in this hell hole…not unless your rethinking on letting me go back to work at the Black Market?”

 

“No.”

 

Riki nipped Iason's ear then laughed causing more guests to stare at them when Iason captured his lips, biting his lower lip gently to get him to open his mouth for him. Laughing because Iason, strict uptight Iason, was shoving it in the faces of every Elite there what he did with his pet. So rapped up in their own world they didn't notice the flashing as someone in the crowd took repeated pictures of them then disappeared into the crowd.

 

TBC…

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

   

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