Chains of The Past Chapter 3 ______________________________________________________________________________ |
"Dance? You wish for me to teach you how to dance?" Seiji asked in confusion as Touma nodded. Anything to get closer to the blonde. "But, I have clothes to wash, and dishes to clean..." Seiji began as Touma hung his head. "I guess that means that you are far to busy to help me... I was just so bored here, and I have no way to get home. I just wished for some entertainment, but I doubt that will happen..." Seiji hung his head. "Well, maybe I can help you. Well, I can try. I must say that my day’s are rather filled with the work of a slave." Touma nodded, and then suddenly his eyes lit up. "Seiji, what if Shin and I helped you with your work? Then you would finish faster and then you could teach me!" Seiji shook his head vigorously. "No. I am sorry, but my work is my work. As guests, you are to do things that provide entertainment. And that is clearly not what I do. So, good sir, I must be on my way..." Seiji sped up as he tried to walk away, laundry in hand. "Did he have you practice that?" Touma asked suddenly, as Seiji stopped and turned to face him. "What do you mean? Who?" "Ryo of course. Did he tell you to refuse help? Did he tell you to stay away from us? Maybe for fear that you would betray him? But you already have, haven’t you?" Seiji hung his head. "I do not need to tell you anything. What he tells me no one else finds out about, so please, leave me be. I saved you. The least you could do is be grateful, and stop pestering about betraying my Master. He punished me, it is passed, and I won’t do it again. Now, good day." Seiji stated with a huff as he walked away. Touma sighed. All he wanted to do was get closer to the blonde boy. Was it too much to ask? Apparently, yes. Touma’s thoughts immediately turned to the boy’s words. Seiji had been punished? Must have been the cuts on his hands. Yes, that must have been it. Rather bored and unsure of what to do, Touma decided that it was time to go see where Shin had gotten off to. And maybe try to find the faerie boy. Shuu, if he was remembering correctly. Maybe Shin was with that boy. That was a possibility. The boy had mentioned that he would show them his horse. And Shin, though he had acted snide, cared more for the boy then he was letting on. It was then that Rowen decided that it was time to pay a respected visit to his best friend. ~~*~*~*~~ "So this is her? She is beautiful! May I ride her?" Shuu laughed. "Only if you wish for death! She is only to be ridden by a prince. Which, mind you, is why I can ride her." Shin’s face fell. "I.... Understand." "I’m sorry. I would have loved to have you ride her, but it’s not my choice. She is a picky and feisty. I am sorry." "Hey guys! Thought you’d be out here. I am so utterly bored! After Seiji yelled at me and left, I had nothing else left to do." "Seiji yelled at you?" Shuu asked in shock as Touma nodded. "I made him mad." "Oh gods, you better pray that he doesn’t tell his Master. You do not touch his favorite servant. Unless death is your grand wish." "Well, I don’t think that Seiji would do that. He doesn’t seem like he would be the one to rat me out." "That may be true, he has never once told when another demon has lain a hand on him, but if his Master asks, he does not lie. You better pray that nothing comes up when they converse." "But Seiji doesn’t speak to his Master." "Yes, but his Master knows. Seiji is known for body language, and after five hundred years, the Master can read him well. The only matter is getting it out of the blonde who it was. But the Master knows that you find his servant attractive. If you have any brains, you will make yourself scarce and leave the blonde be. You bother him, and the Master could use magic and bewitch you. I wouldn’t risk that." Touma nodded. "But the Master is..." "Come on Touma, you know that Ryo didn’t hurt him. We saw with our own eyes." Shuu balked at the idea, snorting in laughter. "Not hurt him? Oh, you must be speaking of a different human and different Master! You humans are so gullible! Of course the Master hurt him! He was punished. I dare say he saved yours lives, do you expect Ryo to be happy with him? You both are attractive beings; the Master would have loved to add you to his group of pets. Seiji’s punishment will be extreme, do not doubt that." "Well, that can’t be true! I mean, he was walking, and carrying the laundry, and he’s been doing all sorts of things." "As he always does. Do not underestimate him. After 500 years, hiding pain has become easy for him. But, do take my advice. Do not bother him, for your safety, and his. Well, I must be going. I shall see you later! Good day!" And in a flash, he was gone, along with his horse. "Come on Touma. Why don’t we go back? It is getting late, and it seems that time passes faster here then in our time." Touma nodded. "Ok. Let’s go." Shin nodded as he led Touma back towards the mansion. ~~*~*~*~~ "What the hell is that?" Touma yelled in shock and horror as he stared at the tiny creature before him. It was hairy, and quite repulsive, with a tiny grin plastered on it’s face. Carefully, it placed its hand into Touma’s pocket, in search of something. "Get it off me!" Touma shouted once more. He didn’t want to hurt the creature, but he didn’t know any other way to get it off his shoulder. "Eli’ Kane!" A stern voice shouted as the tiny creature’s ears perked up. The small being turned to Seiji, who had appeared in the doorway, hung its head, and ran over to the boy. "What did I tell you about pick-pocketing people?" The tiny creature climbed into the boy’s arms, hanging his head in shame. It slowly chirped, as Seiji laughed. "It’s Ok. Just don’t do it again. And don’t worry, I won’t tell Master." Seiji turned to Touma. "And neither will you. Please I mean. He’s still young, and I’m trying to get him to behave, but he’s just so disobedient. He’s driven by nature. It’s not his fault. I won’t let him come near you again." The blonde stated as the creature curled up into a ball in the boy’s arms. Seiji smiled, rubbing the creature’s fur behind the ear. The animal sighed in content. "What is he?" Shin asked as Seiji grinned. "He’s a Spriggan. I know he’s not the most attractive creature..." The Spriggan nipped at the boy, who glared at him. "Do not get testy with me young one, or I WILL tell Master what you’ve been up to!" The creature whimpered in fear. "Oh, don’t you worry your tiny little head off over me telling on you! I do not wish anything on you unless I wish it on myself as well. And I can tell you now; the wrath of our Master is not what I wish on anyone, or anything. Now come on, we have work to do." Seiji stated to the creature who was more then happy to oblige. Wrapping its arms around Seiji’s neck, and his stubby legs as far around the blonde’s waist as he could, he nodded that it was Ok for Seiji to walk. "Bye Seiji." Shin stated with a wave as the boy nodded. "Same to you." He stated as he and the creature walked out of the room. "Well, that was interesting..." Touma stated as Shin laughed. "I thought it was cute! He seemed like Seiji’s only friend around here..." "What do you mean by that?" "Well, everyone here hates him. Most of the people here don’t realize how Seiji gets hurt behind doors. They think that Their Master is attractive, and a romp with him would be delightful. And they hate Seiji for the fact that he gets to do what they dream. It’s hatred for no reason, but it’s there. And anyways, the few people that try to get near Seiji get shooed away by Ryo. And the ones that touch Seiji are, as Kento told you, bewitched." "Cursed for touching Seiji?" Shin nodded. "You should talk to Shuu. He seems to know quite a bit about your object of affection." Touma nodded. "Maybe I will. But first I want to apologize to Seiji. For what I said yesterday." Shin gave Touma a sideways glance. "Touma, what did you do to anger him?" Touma laughed nervously. "I said a few things." "Well, then Shuu was right. You better pray he says nothing to his Master." Touma nodded. "Well, I’ll see you around Shin." Touma stated as he walked out of the room. ~~*~*~*~~ "Seiji, may I speak to you?" The blonde turned away from the dishes he had been washing, Eli’ Kane still around his neck. "Yes, I suppose you can." Seiji stated, as he knelt to the ground. "Eli’ Kane, why don’t you go play?" The creature nodded as he climbed off of Seiji’s back, and scampered away. Seiji bowed towards Touma. "What is it that you wish to speak to me about?" He asked as Touma smiled. "I wished to apologize for my behavior yesterday. I didn’t mean those things I said. I mean, I know that you respect your Master." "Do not put words into my mouth." Seiji stated. Touma sat on in confusion, until it hit him. He grinned, he knew exactly what Seiji was speaking about. "You do not respect him?" Seiji hung his head. "I’d rather not speak of that. But as far as apologies, do not worry about it." Touma nodded as he stepped closer to Seiji. "Thank you for the acceptance." His voice lowered. Seiji blushed faintly as he nodded. "I was taught to forgive. For all sins and insults I have had done to me. It was how I was raised." Touma smiled as he stepped even closer to Seiji. Throwing caution into the wind, he pulled the boy to him, taking the thin face into his hand, as he brought his lips to the boy’s lush one’s. Seiji tasted like heaven to Touma, as Seiji gasped in surprise. Long, slender arms wrapped around his waist, as he allowed himself to fall into the kiss. To not be forced was amazing, invigorating, and felt too good to be true. But suddenly their world shattered. "Seiji?" The blonde glanced up from Touma, not breaking the kiss. His eyes widened in horror-filled shock. He ripped himself from Touma’s arms. "Master!" He exclaimed as he and Touma turned to the man, hanging their heads in shame. Caught red-handed.
To be continued..... |
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