CHAPTER 5 - FAINTING, DREAMING, KILLING

##REI POV##

I looked around the room and there... Oh my God!

##Oh I see his face!##

He was lying unconsciously on the floor. His face was paler than usual and his blue hair were scattered around his head.

'What happened to him?' I thought as I kneeled down next to him and checked his pulse. He was still alive. Suddenly I realized that I wasn't quite relieved. Somewhere at the back of my head, there was a thought that if he died we would be free.

No, I can't think in that way. I shook my head to chase these thoughts away. Maybe someday I will be rewarded for being a loyal servant? Yeah right. I smiled bitterly and lifted him up. To my surprise he was very light. Really, he eats too little. I decided to take him to his bathroom. Maybe water will wake him up. Luckily I know where the bathroom is.

I walked slowly down the corridors, with Kai in my arms. Strangely he doesn't look so mean and untouchable now. I reached out and brushed my index finger over his cheek and withdraw immediately. What am I doing?! But his skin is so soft...Fuck I really have to stop thinking about this.

I realized that he had stayed almost 3 days up in that observatory, he needs to eat, to sleep and he sure needs a bath.

Finally, we approached the bathroom. Really, that was tiring, even if he is so light. There was already warm water in tub, I didn't know why, but it doesn't matter now.

I gently put him down and started to take off his clothes. Easy Rei, this is the tyrant that killed hundreds of people; he doesn't mean anything to you.

He was only in his pants. Fuck, what now? He's going to kill you Rei, you know he will. Fuck, fuck! Ok calm down Rei he's just another guy, just like you. I took off his pants trying not to look down there. I closed my eyes, but one of them just couldn't stay shut. Well he is well gifted. I kicked myself mentally for looking and suddenly I felt a pain in my lower parts just to find that I'm fully erected. I could fell I was turning red.

I lifted my master carefully and placed him into the water. I started to wash him gently as I watched his well-build body. Suddenly I noticed something strange. My eyes were as big as plates, his little finger at his left hand, it was...missing. I took his palm to look at it. There was a scar in the place of the finger. At least I now know why he wears those glows. I've got to ask him about it later. Yeah, sure Rei, and what else. He'll probably kill you just for touching him.

I lifted the handsome wizard, fuck, now I'm calling him handsome, what next, Kai-chan? Why am I even thinking about this? I just have to bring him to bed. Yeah, easier said than done. I've got to dry him, and that means touching his perfect body. Ok, I give up, he's attractive. But that doesn't mean I'm attracted to HIM.

I took a fluffy towel and started to run it over his arms, torso and his legs. I covered my eyes with my bandana but that didn't give much I could still imagine him. After I finally ended I dressed him in clean clothes, lifted him and went to the bedroom.

Strangely those marks on his face didn't come off in the water. Maybe they're tattoos or something, but who would want something like that on his face? But we're talking about Kai here, the Almighty Wizard, it's obvious that his a lunatic of some sort, to build a tower and fly from the top, how crazy can you get?

I reached his bedroom and opened the door with my foot. I placed my Master on his bed, and what kind of bed it was. At least four people could sleep in it. I covered Kai with the silk sheets. I couldn't tear my sight of this fallen angel sleeping here, if only I could touch him or maybe even kiss him, taste those lips, to fell him... I wanted to scream, I was torn, I can't be attracted to him, he's a guy and further more my master, he could do anything he wants with me, and that wouldn't be so bad really. But what am I even thinking about I don't LOVE him and what's more important he wouldn't LOVE me. I suddenly felt really sleepy, well no wonders I didn't get a good night sleep lately. Maybe I would just rest for a minute. Just a moment. I lay down near Kai and fell asleep immediately.

##KAI POV##

Where am I? It's dark, but I can see everything clearly. I'm standing here alone in the cold. Why am I always alone?! WHY!

Suddenly I heard something, someone's... singing? The most beautiful, rich, deep voice in the world is calling me. Me! I try to follow it, to find the one that's calling me.

"Your not alone, you'll always have me..." the voice said.

I could hear it right behind me, I turn around to find nothing...

Am I alone again? But the voice said... Suddenly I feel a pair of strong, warm hands wrapping around me. I really don't like to be touched, but this, this is different, I feel so safe, I feel… loved?

Then there's something wet and warm against my skin. A tongue? I moaned quietly, being kissed by my mysterious lover. He started nibbling on my collarbone just to move to my neck after a moment. He found a vein and started to suck it like in a trance. It must be heaven, or hell because I could fell the fire under my skin, I wanted more. More!

It seemed that my admirer knew exactly what I wanted. He run he's tongue over my sensitive earlobe and started to bite it delicately as his hands roamed my body, claiming the new territory. I couldn't see him, but his scent, the most marvelous smell on earth, it wasn't sweet or beautiful, it was pure sex.

I stopped noticing my surroundings, I just focused my attention on this god or fallen angel kissing me, I had to close my eyes from the amount of pleasure he was giving me. He stopped suddenly, I wanted to object, but than I could feel his lips on my own, the most sweetest lips in the world, he run his tongue over my lower lip begging for me to open them. I obligated immediately, after a short fight for domination he slipped the piece of flesh into my mouth, roaming it, touching every curve or bend trying to remember it. I finally opened my eyes trying to see my perfect lover, but I saw only blackness. Black silky locks around me....

I blinked, daylight dazzled me slightly. Then I noticed something black opposite my face. What the…? Is it a hair of lover from my dream? No…it's impossible. But… it smells the same. I slowly raised my hand and drew the curtain of his silky hair back. To my surprise I was looking at the face of… my slave? What is he doing here? And what am I doing here? I turned at my back and looked up at the ceiling of my bed. I remembered that I was at my observatory and finally ended those researches and then… Fuck! What have happened then?

I moved my hand through my hair and noticed something strange. They were so soft and fresh… I guess somebody has washed me up. But who?

Suddenly the realization struck me down. It had to be him! Rei! As I imagined this situation, I felt my cheeks burning. I turned again to Rei and looked at his peaceful face. Maybe it was he who made my dream so blissful, calm and carefree. It has been the first time since I remember that my dream wasn't a nightmare.

I reached out my finger and slowly trailed his jaw line. His skin was so soft and warm - like in that dream. Was it really Rei? Suddenly I noticed his eyelids slightly trembling. Is he pretending to sleep? I smirked slightly and softly brushed his dewlap. He smiled and then his eyes fluttered open. He looked at me with shock and immediately jumped out from the bed.

"Excuse me Master. I…I didn't want to… fall asleep in your bed, that was unintentional. I only brought you back to bed and then…I wanted to go to my room…but…I had to fall asleep here."

I was to answer something, when I noticed that the sun was already very high.

'It must be a noon! Shit! I forget about every week inspection!' I thought and looked at Rei.

"Rei! Dress up in something fresh and meet with me in 10 minutes. We're going out. Use clothes from your wardrobe!"

##REI POV##

I headed towards my room; still I couldn't believe that I fell asleep in HIS bed! And, what's more surprising, he wasn't really angry with me for that… This is strange, very strange. Finally, I opened my wardrobe and again saw all these fabulous clothes.

I hadn't much time so I took at random.

After a few minutes I looked at my reflection in mirror and smiled. It was the first time in my life when I was wearing something like that. I had white, silky puffy pants and maroon sleeveless shirt, which was reaching down to my heels, with two slit at sides. The color was contrasting with my tanned skin - no wonder that my skin is like that, I have spent last 8 years at the desert. I also had golden sash, which was matching to the trim in shirt. My bangs were held back by white bandana and I wrapped my braid with white fabric. Now, I was ready.

I walked back to the Almighty's bedroom and stopped death. Again, I saw his wonderful chest, all his muscles well exposed at its surface. I realized that my mouth was open so I closed it immediately and cleared my throat. It caused Kai to turned around as he pulled on his shirt. For a while he only stared at me, but when he realized what he was doing, he came back to his previous activity. The Almighty pulled on his gloves and cloak. Then he turned to me.

"We can go now."

I headed towards the door, but then I remembered something. I turned around and bowed.

"Excuse me Master for my curiosity…" I straightened up." …but what happened to your little finger? I noticed that it's missing…"

His face immediately changed - the shadow covered it.

"None of your snotty business." He snapped.

"But Master…" I tried to protest. I didn't know why, but the curiosity added courage to me. "I'm your private slave, I should know everything about you…" I instantly regretted these words. He looked at me with such a hatred and coldness that I felt my heart shrink from the fear.

#X#X#

##NORMAL POV##

Although the midday heat was unbearable, the slaves were working at the tower, trying to endure roasting sunrays. The guards and supervisors were controlling every section of building area.

##In the heat and the rain##

The tower was an enormous construction, especially if you take its height into consideration. It was round, slowly narrowing towards the top, made from big blocks of sandstone, which were transported from the distant quarries. The tower had a round stairs built in the interior of it, but there was lack of windows, as there was no time for any unnecessary additives. Only the transpiration of blocks was very laborious and time-consuming, because a sand of desert was making it difficult.

At the top of sandy hill, there was spread a linen canopy. The man in his early thirties, with light, lilac hair and surpassingly pale skin was standing there, his arms crossed and eyes half-closed. He observed as some guard climbed at the top of his position and saluted.

"Captain Bryan! I report that The Almighty is coming at the inspection. He will be here at 5 minutes."

"I understand. You can go." Said Bryan and turned to observe the transportation of sandstone blocks.

It was very tiring work, only the strongest and more resilient male slaves were doing it. Of course, there was always somebody light and short at the top of block, which helped to set rhythm and pace. Bryan looked at one of groups, which was pulling the block. Five persons at the front, five at back and nearly eight, who were moving a poles under the stone. Those poles were the one of reason that tower has being build for so long. They had to import it, because there was hardly any wood at the desert.

"One, two, one, two. Come on guys, we are nearly in our destination." Kevin said encouragingly from the top of block where he was sitting with a small drum.

"Shut up Kevin or I will force you to pull this with us." Said Steve angrily.

Eddie and Gary, who were pulling with him only nodded, too tired to say anything.

Meanwhile, the sedan-chair of The Almighty arrived at the main square and Bryan hastened to meet him. As Kai went out from the vehicle the captain bowed low in front of his master.

"Good afternoon My Lord. What can I do for you?"

"I'm here to check how the work is going forward." Said Kai blankly as he passed Bryan with Rei following him. Bryan straightened up as he raised his brow at Rei sight. Then he shrugged and followed his master to give possible explanations.

While Kai was approaching the main center of works something attracted his attention. A purple hair man, who was carrying a sack with pieces of stones to a place of their gathering, suddenly stopped in this track. He looked at some guard who was rushing a small girl with a whip.

##With the whips and chains To see him fly##

"Don't dawdle you lazy rat! " he yelled at her as he hit her mercilessly.

Purple head left his previous activity and rushed to the guard.

"Why are you whipping her? What did she do to you?"

"Get lost you nut! Better go back to your work or you will regret!"

The guard was taking another shot on the girl when suddenly the purple haired slave punched him hard in the face so the he fell down a couple of feet away.

"Guards, help, we've got a rebel here!" The guard screamed still on the ground.

Out of nowhere ten or more men appeared and jumped on the slave. Kai watched the fight with amusement. The slave didn't have a chance, he was soon beat up and his hands were tied behind he's back.

"Captain Bryan what do we do with him?" one of the guards asked.

The lilac hair man walked to the trouble-making slave, kicked him in the stomach and said.

"Let the Almighty decide of his fate."

The guards took the slave's limp body and threw it at Kai's feet.

##REI POV##

I looked at the lifeless body, and it was... Michael. Michael was my best friend, he always cheered me up when I couldn't go on with the work, and now he was beat up and awaiting his verdict.

"What should we do with him Master?" the lilac hair man asked maliciously.

I shuddered at his tone of voice. Fuck, I know this guy. It's… it's Bryan Kuznerov! The worst guard in the city, I heard rumors that he tortures and kills people for no reason. This doesn't look good.

"What's your word my Lord?" Bryan asked again.

I've got to act fast!

"Master...." I started

##So many die##

"Kill him." Those words struck me; did Kai just said to...

##NORMAL POV##

"Yes my Lord." said Bryan happily, he raised his sword to kill the slave but was stopped by Kai.

"I want a public execution" the wizard said in an unemotional voice.

"Whatever you say my Lord" Bryan said cheerfully. He was very glad of the turn of events; the last execution was months ago, he just had to get a front seat.

#X#X#

##REI POV##

We were heading back to castle in the Almighty's sedan-chair. He was sitting opposite me and I tired to avoid his crimson gaze. It wasn't really hard as I was filled in my own thoughts. I felt as if I was dreaming, this was so unreal. Michael, my best friend, he was going to die…because of another whim of that heartless bastard.

Michael, he was one of the most important persons in my life. He was like older brother for me…

I was nearly 5 years old when my mother had died. It was a real shock for me, because I lost the only person, who cared for me. I have never known my father and the whole time I was spending with my mom, even in work.

One day I was working alone by some rubble, when the one of pebbles hit my bare foot. I started to cry of pain and some guard yelled at me. He was to whip me and I closed my eyes waiting for pain, but nothing happened. Slowly I opened one eye and saw purple hair boy shielding me from the guard.

From that event Michael and I became true friends. He helped me to survive in a hard life at the desert and thought me many useful things. When I had tough days, I have always known that there's somebody caring for me, always ready to listen my word.

And know… No it's impossible, he can't leave me like that. And why I can't do anything for him… he has always helped me, but I can't do it for him now…I'm pitiful… No! It's not me! It's HIS entire fault.

I looked at the person sitting opposite and our eyes met. I knew that my amber ones were showing hatred and anger, but I couldn't read any emotions from his crimson pools. He was usually cold and emotionless. Why? Why is he always like that? He is a great mystery for me, I hope it will change.