Chapter 9

Feeling the hot breath on his chest made his stomach queasy. No matter how much he wanted to fight his limbs wouldn't listen and remained motionless. His voice was no better, he couldn't even get a squeak out even when he was screaming at the top of his lungs. His eyes could only focus on the cold cruel eyes staring down at him with ill hidden lust.

"You're mine now omega." Reached Akihito's ears before harsh bits were felt all over his body. He wanted to cover himself and hid away from the disgusting feeling but once again his limbs wouldn't listen to him.

Fresh tears fell down his checks as he felt his flesh being torn away from his body. A silent scream left his lungs as he quietly begged for the attacker to stop. The only responds that he got was a laughter from the man on top of him as he looked down at Akihito with blood coming out of his mouth.

Then the hits began. Over and over Akihito was hit with no show of sympathy. With the last breath Akihito could manage he whispered a name, "Asami."

Bolting to an upright position, Akihito tried to catch his breath and shack off the dreadful dream. Looking down at his body he could see all the bit marks and hickeys and a new found raged filled him. He wanted to go back in time and somehow fight off the guard, but he knew that was useless. Not wanting to see his shame anymore, Akihito pulled his shirt to cover up the marks.

"What were you dreaming of?" Whipping his head around to see Asami sitting at a table covered in food.

Shaking his head to clear away the remainder of the dream Akihito changed the subject. "What time are we leaving?" Getting up from the bed and making his way to the table to eat some of the food.

Asami sat there for a moment and watched the younger one. Unknown to Akihito, Asami heard Akihito call out for him from his nightmare. Asami knew what the dream was about, and he was pleased to hear Akihito calling out to him for help. He wanted the omega to need him, to depend on him. Deciding to keep the sleep talking a secrete he answered Akihito's question. "We will leave after we are done eating. If you wish to freshen up a bit you can but you need to hurry so not to delay the traveling by much."

Nodding his head, Akihito mindlessly started to eat some bread with every now-and-then popping some berries into his mouth. Asami chose to just drink some tea and watch the omega enjoy the food he had asked for. Having watch the younger one eat in the past, Asami had formed a small list of foods that he knew the omega would like and had ordered only them to be sent up.

Once he was finished with the meal, Akihito excused himself. Entering the toilet room, he saw a bucket filled to the brim with warm water. Thankful, he grabbed the hand towel provided and started to clean himself off, taking care of the bit marks. Once completed he walked out to find a new kimono on the bed but no Asami. Feeling grateful, Akihito quickly got changed into something fresh.

Feeling like he had taken enough time, Akihito walk to the door and tried to leave but was meet with a large wall.

"Excuse me sir. I apologize for being in your way." Akihito looked to see one of Asami's men bowing deeply at him. Seeing the guard and knowing that he was alone with him brought back the memories from last night and fear ran through him before he could stop himself. The guard having heard what had happen last night saw the fear and knew what the younger one must be thinking. "Please do not fear me. King Asami ordered me here to keep an eye on you from now on. My name is Yoh and from this moment on I will do whatever it takes to keep you safe, sir."

Akihito didn't know what to think. He did feel more comfortable having someone watching over him, but he didn't like the idea of needing a babysitter to watch over him. "Oh umm, my name is Akihito and please stop bowing there is really no need to be so formal with me. I was just on my way to the carriage; do you know were Asami is?"

"King Asami is down with the rest of the troops to make sure everything is ready for our departure. If you would please follow me, I'll take you to him now sir." Yoh said giving another bow.

"Okay, but really enough with the bowing, it's making me uncomfortable. I'm not someone who deserves such respect, if anything I should be bowing to you. Being a solider and putting your life on the line everyday for me demands more respect." Akihito said as he started to follow Yoh down the hall and towards the stairs.

"Thank you for the compliment sir but for King Asami to show such favor to someone is reason enough to show respect."

"I have a feeling I'm not going to win this one anytime soon am I?" Akihito asked amused and smiled when he saw Yoh give his head a shake. "Anyways, tell me a little bit about yourself. If were going to be around each other all the time we should at least get to know each other, right?"

"I suppose you are correct." Yoh said giving a slight smile. "What is it that you wish to know sir?"

"First off, it's Akihito or Aki. No more of this sir stuff. Were equals so please treat me as such. And I don't know, start by telling me why you became a solider."

Glancing down at the younger male, Yoh was surprised by how Akihito saw himself. Yoh had been around many of the other lovers the King took in and none of them acted like this. They all saw themselves as better than the rest and some even treated the guards like slaves or idiots. Even though Yoh kept out of the Kings affairs he silently hoped that this one would be the one to stay.

"I joined the army after my village was almost whipped out by a group of bandits. The leader was upset because he had asked for the village chiefs daughter's hand in marriage but was turned down. In retaliation, he and a group of bandits attack our village, we would have been whipped out if not for King Asami, who was still a prince at the time, and his men passing through at that time and saved us. He even stayed to help fix some of the buildings and graciously gave us some money for the damages. After that I swore one day I would return the favor and help him in any way I could, so I became a solider."

Akihito was in awed by the story. Even though Asami was pervert he was a good King and took care of his people and Akihito would be lying if he said the story didn't make him like the King a little more.

"Wow, I'm sorry you and your village had to go through that but I'm happy that your okay. What about your family, did they make it?" Akihito ask slightly worried that the subject was too personal.

"Yes, they made it. Unfortunately, the only person who passed that day was our chief. He was a good man and died with honor." Yoh said with pride in his voice. It was obvious that he had cared for the chief and Akihito felt bad for bring up such memories.

"I'm sorry. I shouldn't have asked such personal questions. And I'm sorry about your chief, he sounded like a good leader." Akihito said.

"No need to apologize sir. I told you to ask any question you had, besides I have no problem talking about it." Yoh said to put Akihito's fears to rest. Walking out of the building Yoh had them go right to where all the men were gathered getting ready to leave.

Looking around Akihito couldn't find Asami. "Where is Asami?"

"Right behind you." Turning around quickly Akihito came face to face with the smirking King. Spooked by the sudden appearance Akihito intended to yell at Asami but was stopped when a hand softly brushed his bruised cheek. Akihito flinched slightly and looked up again at Asami to find him with a sober look.

"The bruises stand out more in the sun light." Was the only explanation Akihito got and it was the only one he needed. Feeling a little embarrassed Akihito moved away from the hand and scrunched up his shoulders in a failed attempt to hide his cheeks.

"When will we be heading out?" Akihito asked trying to change the subject.

"Soon, for now I will have Yoh escort you to the carriage while I do a double check on everything. If you need anything ask Yoh but do not leave the carriage, understand?" Asami said.

"Ya, I got it." Akihito was a little annoyed with being bossed around, but after last night's incident he thought it would be wise to listen this time. Asami saw the defiance in the omegas eyes and chuckled lightly at it surprising Yoh who was still standing there guarding the omegas.

"Good boy." Before Akihito could respond Asami grabbed the back of his neck and brought their lips together in a fierce kiss that left Akihito breathless. Pulling away Asami was pleased with the lustful look that Akihito was giving him. Pulling him back, Akihito thought he was going to be kissed again but was surprised when Asami buried his nose in Akihito's hair and breathed in deeply.

"Damn, your sent drives me crazy kitten and from the look of my men, I am not the only one. What am I going to do with you?" Asami said with his nose still buried in the omegas hair.

"Gross, don't talk like that. And what do you mean? Just tell your men to not be whores."

Pulling away Asami gave a rare and true laugh. Letting go of Akihito completely before stepping away. "Go to the carriage and behave. I will be there shortly." Not a second later Kirishima was beside Asami almost like he had been called and was giving the King the finial rundown of their supplies.

Turning back to look at Yoh, Akihito asked to be lead to the carriage. Walking to the carriage all eyes were on Akihito, this made the omega really nervous, but he refused to be someone who was weak. Holding his head up high with a sober face, he walked pass all of them completely ignoring the soft whispers, lustful looks and even some glares.

Akihito was grateful to be inside the carriage. Slumping down in his seat while resting his head on the wall, Akihito patiently waited for Asami.

After about ten minutes the door opened up and Asami step inside to see his little omega softly snoozing in the corner. Smiling softly the King got in and tried not to wake the younger one up but it was all in vain because as soon as the carriage stared Akihito woke up.

"There is no reason to be awake so if you're still tired just go back to sleep."

"No, I'm not tired. Just wanted to rest my eyes for a bit. Anyway, I don't want to miss any of the scenery." Akihito said while he rubbed his eyes and yawned a bit.

As the trip started the carriage was once again filled with questions or chatter from the omega all in which Asami was gladly to take apart of. After a while they both quite down and just stared out at the scenery.

Time seem to pass by quickly and soon the carriage stopped. Looking around Akihito was confused because they seem to be on a dirt road off in the middle of nowhere. Suddenly the door opened and in can Kirishima and Yoh, each sat beside their masters. Once they were seated down the carriage resumed.

"Were close to my castle so our guards need to be close by us in case something happens. If something does happen and your separated from me listen Yoh, he knows what to do and can keep you safe." Having seen the question in the omegas eyes Asami felt incline to answer him.

"Are you often attacked in your own castle?" It wasn't unheard of that assassins try to attack on the King's life but Akihito was surprise that he need extra security at his own home.

"Best time to attack your enemy is when they are feeling there most vulnerable, and one's home is the best example of that." A shiver ran up Akihito's spin when he saw the cruel grin Asami gave after answering. It was clear that he experiences this first handed.

The rest of the ride was a bit uncomfortable. He could no longer look out the window to distract himself because the window seats were taken by the two guards and Asami seemed to be on high alert as well, so he was out of the question to talk to, so Akihito just stared at the ground and waited till they were finally there.

After what felt like forever to Akihito the carriage stopped. Kirishima and Yoh walk out first and were both waiting for them to exit.

Asami step out first and turned around to smirk at Akihito while stretching out his hand for Akihito to take. "Welcome to your new home kitten."