InuYasha Fan Fiction ❯ The Tale of South Dawn ❯ Chapter 4

Author Note: I don't really know where I want to take this one so I will walk along and hopefully something good will come out of it.

 

Summary: The Tale of South Dawn is about to begin. You have no more freedom.

 

Disclaimer: I don't own InuYasha.

 

Pairing: Sess X Inu.

 

Warning: Incest, yaoi, torture, death and most likely more as I go along.

 

Side Note: To keep clear when they speak their own tongue they will be marked with <.....>.

 

Read, Enjoy and Review. Comments of happiness, questions, enjoyment and constructive criticism is welcomed.

 

The Tale of South Dawn

By Monkan

 

Chapter 5

 

That night when they were forced to leave their first home was the beginning to hell. They were sent to the slave market and from the same moment their hands were chained they had no idea what waited for them.

 

They were sold the very first day, to a wealthy man with a bear gut. It was the first night they had been publicly displayed at the new home, it didn't take long until they were sold again for more money than the fat man had given for them. The second place they were forced to serve humans and do menial tasks such as clean and learn from the other slaves. The situation was life and death. Unless you could complete your tasks the masters satisfaction then there were no guarantee for their lives.

 

Unfortunately it's a serious crime to sell slaves outside the market and it wasn't long until the police came and arrested the law-breakers. All the slaves, including InuYasha and Sesshoumaru were sent back to the market where they were stripped of all their cloths and chained until some one would buy them.

 

For an untold number of times they were sold and bought, some times the humans even tried to force them apart but the consequences were severe and it only took days until they were sent back to the market where they were reunited. Soon they were sold only as a pair.

 

This circle lasted a half year until they were sold again and this time to a woman that looked like she was bathing in jewels. She kept them close to her, teaching them what would happen if they ever went against her. A lowly youkai had to pay the price for that lesson. The rules were they would always be clean and beautifully able to meet her whims and needs. She forced them to learn how to read and write better than they already could because she didn't want them to embarrass her in front of others.

 

Their lives were filled with parties and social events. They learned the basics of everything and even excelled in some subjects. By the end of a year Sesshoumaru and InuYasha had read most books she owned and learned to speak fluently. Sesshoumaru had been chosen to write many of the letters she sent and also became a regular reader when she was bored.

 

By now Sesshoumaru had almost reached the age of 17 and InuYasha close to 16. Their physical appearance had changed slowly, especially Sesshoumaru. You wouldn't believe it that he were just 16 with the face that only grew more and more handsome. InuYasha still had some of his baby fat but it was beginning to disappear. Their manners were different compared to when they were with the first family but it didn't change their feelings and they never gave up their old ways.

 

They had tasted freedom. They knew what it felt like and they dreamed of returning to it.

 

It was the bottled up feelings that exploded one day when Sesshoumaru overheard a pair of humans back talking them. It was a bloody mess, one of them even lost his life and the brothers were thrown out again.

 

But not before Sesshoumaru was marked for his disobedience. It was the first time they were branded. Also InuYasha were forced to wear the mark of a slave in his skin. The triangle with a cross in it clearly stated that they were not free man and would never be, placed on their left shoulders they were completely stripped of their freedom.

 

It had only been a matter of time before they were branded for slavery. When they were captured, they had only been children, their bodies hadn't been fully developed yet and because of that the brand would change shape as they grew. It was normal for slaves that were caught when they were young that upon reaching the age of 16 to be marked.

 

After they were brought back to the market they had already made a reputation and fewer and fewer buyers stepped forward. Many didn't want the burden they brought and others didn't want to be laughed for being unable to restrain these strong spirited youkais, adding to their history of owners on their records, it spoke a great deal.

 

That was when the man that would start to change their world appeared.

 

-o-o-o-o-

 

It was a hot day. The steady stream of people from all over the land walked back and forth. Slaves were lined up along the walls, chained and naked so buyers could see everything. Some of the slaves sat in the dry dirt while others stood in silence. The “owner” walked back and forth, answering questions and presenting his goods, an old man dressed in cloths that were to good for his station.

 

At the near centre of one of the many walls sat the albino brothers. The chains around their necks were fastened to a ring in the wall, Sesshoumaru sat with one leg drawn up so he could hide his private parts from the onlookers. He glared at any of them that dared to stare but he said nothing. One of his arms were wrapped closely around InuYasha who huddled close to him.

 

The younger brother sat so he could easily lean into his brothers chest if the stares became to much. Their hair had grown longer so it easily reached their abs but since it was unwashed it did little to hide their bodies.

 

The day slowly progressed until there were less and less humans walking around, many had gone to eat their daily bread. It was that hour that he appeared.

 

The man was dressed in long robes that were lined with silver thread. He was escorted by two young men that were dressed in colourful cloths. A golden bracelet covered the man's wrist, his hair fell short around his neck in auburn locks.

 

He stopped in front of the brothers, his shadow casting over them as he took a long good look at them.

 

“So these are the rumoured albino youkais!” he said to himself.

 

Right away the old man were there. “Yes, indeed my good sir.” he could probably smell money a mile away if it meant he could get his hands on it. “They are in good shape and the price is a bargain. Don't let mere rumours sidetrack you, they are worth every coin. Their latest owner taught them very well both in the art of serving and submission. I must warn you though, they are hot spirited and hard to control which is why they often are returned but a man like you could no doubt break down the barrier.”

 

With the enthusiasm the old man was speaking you would think he was talking about his own dreams. He gestured with his hands as his mouth rambled about various facts and information.

 

The rich man stared at them before poking them with his walking stick, feeling through the wood their muscles and bodies as if he could tell the difference.

 

Sesshoumaru twitched against the rude human's actions but past experience had already taught him not to retaliate in violence or he would suffer greatly for it.

 

The stick went over to InuYasha who tried to bear it but the odd sensation of the wood against his skin made him squirm away.

 

<It's ok InuYasha> said the elder brother in a low whisper that he knew the humans couldn't hear.

 

<He's going to buy us>

 

<If that's what happens then there's nothing we can do about it> his grip on InuYasha's shoulders hardened. <He smells different from the other humans. Spicy> he couldn't help but sniff the air to figure out what it was.

 

<Your right> InuYasha followed and tried to place it but found he didn't know.

 

The man noticed their faint actions and how their lips moved in silent words that he couldn't hear. He huffed a cough to hide his amusement, he knew all to well what they noticed in the air. But what drew his attention were their eyes.

 

“I'll take them.” he told the old man who smiled happily while rubbing his hands together. “My men will discuss the price with you, have them ready in an hour.”

 

He gave one last look over his shoulders before he walked away, his eyes lingering on InuYasha before they were caught by the other. He could feel the intensity behind the eyes, challenging him to dare harm them.

 

He turned away so they couldn't see his face. He smirked to himself in satisfaction, he would have a great deal of enjoyment from these two.

 

An hour later the albino siblings were ready to leave for their new home, the old man barked out orders to his helpers. No doubt he got less than he hoped for for them, that would explain his sour temper. They had been given cloths to cover themselves until their new master could provide them with more appropriate cloth for their tasks.

 

The man came back with the escort that would help them back. He and his men rode on horses while the brothers were forced to ride a small wagon that barely fitted them. It was pulled by an old and worn looking animal. Would probably not last much longer.

 

The journey took them across the city, passing numerous places they had learned and lived by during their nearly two years in slavery. It seemed impossible that they had been enslaved for so long already. Their bodies, although superiorly healing, were still marked by the time with scars and the brand.

 

They left the known part of the city and entered the slum. Finally the group came to a stop and they were told to get out.

 

InuYasha wrapped the worn shirt tightly around him as the coldness of the shadow he was standing in chased away the sun. His golden coloured eyes looked up at the establishment that faced them. It was safe to say that his instinct told him back away from this place.

 

<What the hell is this place?> questioned Sesshoumaru himself before redirecting his question toward their new owner. “What is this place?”

 

The people around them were in full pace, getting their supplies inside while the man who had bought the two newest additions stayed with them, giving them a smile that both unsettled them and hide something.

 

The man took a step forward, turned proudly around and motioned with his arm.

 

“This is my place. I'm the owner of this tavern. I also own the brothels on this street. This is were you two will be working from now on.”

 

To Be Continued.