All in a Slave's Day

Story by Sludawg on SoFurry

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#8 of Pokè-Treat


MOON! Jason shouted with everything he had in his mind. No response came. Champ quickly took control and returned everyone he could to their balls leaving himself of course. He told Lisa to stay at the tent then he grabbed Jason and leapt up into the air gaining altitude quickly. They did a short rotation looking for any possible roosts for the Salamence in the area. They saw one gigantic, ancient tree that was the only possibility Champ could think of. He growled then quickly landed; he then sat Jason back down then told Lisa to help with the dismantling of camp. She whined slightly but helped anyway. Jason curled up in to a fetal position and rocked, he never expected anyone on his team to be kidnapped. He let Shadow out and stared at her for a moment.

"Do you have anyway of contacting your sister between distances?"

She bit her lip then nodded. "We only used it once, the day we escaped, I am not sure I can even do it again. I called to her instead of her doing it. She was in complete shock I did it."

"Try, please..."

"Give me a moment..." She closed her eyes then went still, her breathes stilled. "Got her, barely, all I see is a giant tree and the male telling her that she will be fine as long as she services him the way he likes." Shadow opened her eyes, tears ran freely. "Not again... Oh, sister, I'm sorry..."

"It is not your fault," Jason sighed then picked her up and added her to his rocking. "We will get her and make that dragon pay for what he has done to this family."

"Thank you."

He finally got up and moved around; he still cradled Shadow absently toying with her tail. Champ and Lisa rolled everything tightly and shoved it into his pack. Champ tossed the pack over to his boy then told Lisa to climb on, afterward; he moved over to Jason and told him to climb on.

Jason and Shadow remained in their rocking state until Champ roared loudly in his face. It woke him enough to realize that it was time to move. He moaned as he grabbed his bag and swung himself over his partner. He never thought he would be forced to go on a rescue mission for his own team. He let Champ make the calls as he flew onward to the ancient tree. Every so often Shadow would update them on Moon's condition, she mostly was too frightened to even use her Psychic abilities to defend herself.

Champ flew fast and hard, within minutes he was circling the tree searching for a possible den. When he found the only hole, large enough to allow an adult Snorlax leave easily, he landed quickly and growled quietly. Jason and shadow jumped down to the oversized branch and walked to the entrance. They moved cautiously, not only due to the dangers of fallen well over a hundred feet, but also to the fact that this Salamence might be capable to do anything. The area grew darker as they went farther into the trunk; they also noticed a steady in-out flow of air as though the tree breathed.

Shadow whined pitifully for her sister as she smelled the air, the scent of male pheromones was heavy along with the stench of fear. Champ and Lisa agreed on the scents and closed in around Jason, he debated on what he would do the male. He kept edging on the one option that he hated the most, killing the dragon. The male kidnapped, using Moon for his own physical needs, and most likely will kill her when he was done with her. Jason clinched his fists tight, he never thought of killing another nor did he want to now, but he would if was left no choice.

They went around a sharp ninety degree turn and found a very bright chamber lying ahead of them. Champ growled as he smelled the scent of various females in the air, including human. So that was it, then, this dragon was a collector, a slaver. Jason grinded his teeth as he fought to run in there. Lisa gulped loudly as the scent came over her senses now, she looked around Jason at Champ, she saw nothing but determination in the male much like his boy.

She shivered as she thought about what could be going through their minds. Mostly death, she was sure of it. But that was also going through her mind, she wanted to give this male a lesson he would not forget. She growled, weak as it was compared to the Charizard, but it was still hers. She then placed her free paw on Jason's shoulder as the other clutched Grace. She would stand back while those three dealt the most damage, until Jason asked her to fight, she would do nothing.

Shadow gasped as she entered the chamber, beautiful as it was made to be (like a multi-millionaire mansion), it had several females doing various things, mostly cleaning. As one, the females turned to stare at the intruders, the humans themselves looked frightened. Of the humans, they varied in age, all still young ranging from their first bleeding to young adult. The young girls were wearing tattered clothes obviously given to them by the women.

"Where is he?" Jason's voice echoed through the silent room.

No one moved right away, an Azumarill shifted her weight then moved to a double door and looked down.

"Thank you." He response made the room gasp.

They moved on going through the door the female now stood beside and followed the heavy scent of blood that even Jason could smell. It was enough to make him sick, but his anger made him press forward. The hall was lined with paintings of the Salamence male; some even showed him posing with his male hood standing firm for his next victim. Jason tried to hold the bile down as he thought of this creature. At the end, it was blocked by another double door set, Jason opened it carefully then he heard the voice he hoped to find.

"... you! I am not going to suck that thing!"

"Oh you will and you will do it now!"

What sounded like a whip slashed through the air and smacked across Moon. She screamed loudly but still defied him, especially now that she sensed Jason and her sister. Jason backed away from the door and shivered slightly. In silence he grabbed his pack and dug into the front pocket and pulled out a folding machete. He opened it and clasped his hand over the hinge to muffle the click of the lock.

Then they shoved the door open, Champ growled as he saw a pair of submissive Charmanders with collars chained to the wall behind the two. Jason instinctively released Adrian then he went after Samuel. The Salamence growled at the intrusion. When he turned away from Moon, Shadow struck him with a Faint Attack, Champ spewed out a Flamethrower, and Samuel let loose his Ice Beam. The dragon chuckled once the attacks finished, he turned and attacked with a Double Edge striking Champ head on.

Champ gasped as the pain came to him, his vision blurred then he wavered, Jason recalled him before he could collapse. He clutched the machete tightly; he looked at Moon and nodded slightly. Her eyes glowed as she loosed her power on Samuel, Jason ordered another Ice Beam. This made the Salamence hiss. He charged striking Jason sending him back through the hall and sliding into the main chamber.

He gasped for air as he slid to a stop; he stood and readied himself to fight the coming dragon himself. Adrian went sliding beside him, his nose bloodied but he still stood for a fight. They heard a roar as Samuel ran took a chunk out of the Salamence's wing then retreated to the others. The dragon charged after him. Lisa took the advantage to undo Moon's bindings, while Shadow let loose the other chained females.

The dragon hissed, as the females stopped their movements to watch, not one stayed long enough to watch the outcome. Jason stepped forward, his makeshift sword ready, and posed to attack this monster. The dragon let out a hissing laugh as he watched the tiny human come forward. He stood taller then Champ and Rex combined, obviously ate well and aged well. It was still not enough to hold Jason's anger; an Ice Beam struck the dragon from behind distracting him enough to let Jason climb his back. Before he could take a swing at the wings, the Salamence shook him off.

The dragon loomed over Jason and placed a paw on top of his leg. He was going to break the bone, Jason knew it. But before he could shift his weight, he flew across the room with a blue blur coming from the side. Adrian slid to a stop moments before the dragon slammed into the wall; he jumped back and landed beside Jason protectively. Samuel stepped up with a Calm Mind then dashed forward and attacked with his Ice Fang. He, too, jumped back, letting the dust fall. They all knew this fight could not end that easily, they were right. A roar busted out from the dust, immediately two Tyranitars dropped from an upper floor then ran to cover their fallen master.

The Suicune growled as he took in a scent he knew, he turned there behind him an Entei female had landed silently, a collar around her neck limited her breathing and thus limited her fire attacks. Seven females poured out of the torture chamber, three of which were Jason's team the others were the two Charmanders, a Blastoise, and a Frolass.

The Entei moved without a command to side with the Tyranitars. Samuel sighed sadly. He muttered something about capturing the three without two much damage done. Jason only heard the capture part; he nodded then dug into his pack's side pocket to pull out three tiny, unused Pokèballs. They readied themselves, the Frolass grunted as she let a Blizzard take the room shielding her rescuers in a white blanket. Their opponents hissed in pain as they took the cold damage along with the shock to their agility. The Blastoise chuckled then shot the two Tyranitars in the face with her Hydro Pumps. Samuel ran after the Entei and physically attacked her, she ran but he stayed on her tail.

Jason tossed two balls at the ground types as they dropped to their knees. Both went into the balls and shook relentlessly, but in the end, stayed. The balls phased out of the area via the Pokèdex then Jason eyed the test of stamina for Samuel. Quickly enough, the Entei slid to a stop on her side, Samuel pinned her there allowing Jason to chuck the ball at her, she did the same as her slave sisters.

They turned back to the Salamence and growled; he got away. But not far enough, Moon told Jason that he went to the upper deck to hide and that he was about beat. Without a word, Moon teleported them to the upper ring then directed them to the room the extended team went after him. They entered what looked to be the actual den of the beasts, but books lined the back wall with a thick layer of dust on each book. This did not surprise Jason at all; he figured this place was once a home to a collector of some sorts. The dragon lay on a bed of pillows huffing away.

The Frolass and Samuel stepped forward and blasted him with a combined Ice Beam. The dragon collapsed, Jason walked forward with the blade ready. The dragon looked up at him with one weary eye. Neither side spoke; Jason leaned down and placed a ball within the dragon's sight then stood pointing the tip of the knife at the dragon's neck.

The wordless victory said much, life as a slave or death. Though Jason would not tell the dragon that he would be staying in storage for the rest of his life, he let the message be as the dragon took it. Defeated, the dragon crawled forward and pressed his nose to the ball. He did not fight it; it accepted him then phased out. Jason slumped down letting the blade drop; he could only ask with his mind if Moon was unharmed, she answered the same. Three girls came out of the woodwork, sort-of-speak, and gawked at Jason.

"Is the master gone?"

"He will hurt you no longer. Call for the others, I will show you to a town near by." Jason bent over, relieved that he did not have to kill the dragon, and shoved his face into his hands.

The girls ran off giggling.

Moon sighed reading his thoughts carefully, "This was not your fault, he just wanted me as part of his collection."

"No, I was not thinking about your kidnapping directly. It's how I caught him, I was malice about it."

"Don't worry about it; I am sure Rex would love to use that beast as a play toy."

He glared at her; she shrugged it off then turned back to her sister who seemed just as distraught.

Jason stood back up then picked up his machete. As he put it away, he turned to walk out to the ring then peered out over the tree. He could see why the dragon would want this as his lair, it was beautiful. Below him, the former slaves gathered quickly and murmured to themselves. He smiled absently at them then straightened his posture as he tried not to stare at the women.

"He's now under my control, he will no longer harm you. I will lead you all to a town nearby that will help you far better than I can. Does anyone know a way to the ground?"

"We do, master, if you would follow us."

"I am no slaver." He said quietly. "Team, let's leave."

Moon shifted slightly as she looked at the group on the tier, there were far too many for her to move now. She thought for a brief moment then took half of the group down then came back for the second. She moaned as her stamina dropped because of the stress. Jason noticed this without even looking at her; he turned and quietly picked her up and held her tightly to his chest. He cooed gently as he followed the females.

He noticed many limped and staggered as they moved, if he could be a malevolent trainer he would beat that Salamence to a pulp then let him heal just enough to beat him back down again. Moon raked her claws across Jason's arm as she saw the images in his mind; he mentally apologized then tried to focus on something else. He shoved his attention onto the making of the tree home, it was unique. As the females led him through a hall, he caught sight of a table and stools carved straight from the tree, unmovable and well kept. That on its own sent an idea into his mind: he could make this his own trainer's hideout. It was well kept after all.

He looked down at Moon and waited. She shook her head but did not decline the idea of making this a permanent home. She did like it despite that it was the home of a slaver Pokèmon. The large group went down a wide staircase that could fit a Snorlax and a half, Jason shuddered at the thought of the Pokèmon or person that originally claimed this tree. They had to be huge, or this was a very busy dwelling at one point.

Jason found himself distracted enough to not know that he was on a level flooring again. If it hadn't been for Moon in his arms, he would have run into one of the women that had stopped and turned to stare at him. Her breasts plump, her smile white, and her hair shone a nice blonde gleam. Moon glared at her as she very nearly shouted her thoughts.

"Master, are you sure you wish to lead us to the town? We could please you in many ways and all of us can cook... at least those of us with usable paws."

"Though a home cooked meal sounds good, I will not change my mind."

"Are non-human sisters cannot leave, master, they are attached to this tree by ways I cannot explain."

"Right... the Tyranitars and Entei were captured by the normal means of Trainer Rights."

"They were the more recent additions to our last master and were also his hunters after he broke them."

"Moon, is this the same in all of their minds?"

"Yes."

Jason bit his lip as he tried not to curse. "Very well, but I am still taking the humans to the town. Moon, do you think you can take us?"

"I am drained, Jason, I need sleep."

"Geez... Fine, one night won't kill us. I still would like to know where the exit is."

"Yes, master, I will show you the way while my sisters go tend to the meal and your bed."

"Very well..." Jason groaned he knew he would not get any of them to stop calling him master.

The blonde took Jason and his team past the others not caring that the others glared at her. One Nidoqueen in particular looked as though she could rip the woman's head off with just a thought. Jason figured that if the Pokèmon where not allowed to leave the tree, they could not fight either. The slaves parted and went to do their tasks. Jason watched the escort in front of him now, she moved gracefully as though she was trying to entice him. It was working physically. He could not ignore the opposite sex any longer, his hormones began to rise.

Jason looked down at the Espeon in his arms, she was asleep, he figured she was blocking the sexual urges from his mind. He shrugged and looked behind him. Shadow and Lisa both were in the middle of yawning, Grace was already gone for the day, short as it was, they all did have a long day. The woman stopped and shoved a door open revealing bright sunlight though she did not dare to put more than her arm outside. He nodded then took a step outside and looked up. The leaf-filled branches filled the top but he could still see the sky, indeed he was on the ground but something felt amiss.

He stepped back in to catch a full view of the female form front on. He gawked long enough for her to smile and shift a little. He cleared his throat and looked away. He waited for her to do something but she just would not budge.

"So... might as well show us our room, my family could use the time out to stretch and rest."

"This way." She turned and glided past Shadow as she lightly touched her ear.

Shadow jumped as though she was shocked, she growled quietly then moved closer to Jason. "I do not like her; she's doing something unusual for a human. Almost like she is a Ghost Pokèmon."

"Moon would have picked it up. I'm certain of it. Most Ghost types hate Psychics. I bet it is just this place, it is quite... odd. Like it needs a master."

"I'd feel safer if you let Samuel and Adrian out, more males for them to be distracted by to keep you safer."

"You must be spooked if you are suggesting that. Sure, as soon as we have more space."

"Jason..."

"Just remind me."

They followed silently back into the main hall which Shadow promptly reminded Jason to release the other males that were still conscious. He did without thought then mindlessly continued to follow the blonde. She was nearly bouncing now as she mentioned that they were close to the master bedroom. When she finally came to a stop in front of a decorative door, she seemed as though she wanted to be treated as a pet waiting for a treat. Shadow growled protectively as she moved between her and Jason, Lisa started to do the same until Jason looped her arm with his. The blonde frowned then opened the door.

"If you need me, or one of my sisters, please just call for some one. Dinner will be brought to your room, for all of your palettes." She walked away slowly.

Though the Azumarill he'd seen before came up to him with a bow. "Thank you for saving us." She turned to leave but Jason placed a hand on her.

"What is really going on here?" Jason asked quietly.

She sighed then went into the bedroom and laid on the mound of pillows waiting for the others to join her. They did while Jason shut the door behind him.

"This is the only room my sisters cannot listen to anything. The light haired one is a controlling one, I used to be one but I lost control once that... that male came. Things were not as... sexual then, we kept to ourselves then we became mental slaves trapped in our own minds. I broke free. After much trial and error. I see that you are curious about me, yes? I've watched, and as I said, listened to everything. I realized you have a better connection to my kind then the females do. If anything, I would like to join you and forever be free of this place."

"But what about the 'non-humans' not being able to leave the tree?"

"The Controller, she keeps everyone here just like the male even though he twisted her mind further. To free my sisters... you must dispose of her. She does not like those of us who use the Dark, she was testing her," The Azumarill pointed to Shadow casually. "To see if she would react like the weak-minded sisters."

"So I must become the master then?"

"Yes."

"I don't like this, Jason." Adrian piped up as he stretched slowly. "I can't see outside this room, yet her Aura virtually fills the room with pure energy. We can trust her but... I don't know..."

"I know. Here tend to Champ, he was hit pretty hard. I have a Revive capsule in my pack." Jason released Champ; the Charizard slumped down to the floor silently.

"I feel sorry for him; I know how it feels to be struck by that male. I hate to say this, but you are going to have to rub against me to get your scent on me. Otherwise the others will get suspicious."

Jason said nothing; he just went to sit on the king size bed and took off his shoes then paused. "Shadow, are you comfortable with me doing this?"

"Not really," Shadow answered quietly. "But if it keeps anyone from being hurt... do whatever it takes. I am sure Moon would say the same."

Jason nodded then removed his clothes until he sat there naked. He motioned to the Azumarill, she quickly joined him in bed then they embraced each other. Jason's mind reeled; he never thought he would do this with a Pokèmon. Even if sex was not on his mind, the fact that the position he was in brought too many things to mind. He hated to admit it to himself, but the moist warmth from the Water type was very arousing. As he started to stiffen, she slowly spread her legs allowing her to get his musk over her own slightly aroused regions.

She pressed against him as he gained a full erection and made him enter her. He gasped but let it happen; he couldn't explain the feeling to himself. He gasped lightly and went wide-eyed as she pulled back slightly then forced herself back against him; he got the idea and lightly pushed back against her. They both moaned, neither cared as they gained an audience as they spread their legs and took turns thrusting into each other. Lisa licked her lips as she watched and took deep breaths; her heat was beginning to kick in again. Samuel sniffed the air and grunted in distaste. He hunkered down onto the pillows and tried to ignore everything as he worked on getting some sleep.

Shadow looked away, she looked sadly towards Grace. She went and nudged Lisa then took the tot from her arms. She laid her next to Samuel then licked down the patch of fur she had messed up on the Plusle. Samuel opened one eye to glare at her, Shadow did not care. She nestled up to Grace to pin her against the bigger male. She envied the tot, ignorance is truly bliss, but sleep did sound better than enduring this moment. She hunkered down and pressed her nose under Samuel's muzzle then tried to fall asleep.

Shadow flinched when she heard Adrian grunt as he landed hard on the floor because of Lisa. Thinking of that was worse than watching Jason going through with the very act. Her stomach churned as the stench of sex rose, she tried to push her nose under Samuel, but he just grunted then nudged her away. Samuel looked at her then shifted slightly.

"This union must be done; the future depends on the young of that female." Samuel whispered to her. His eyes glazed over as though he peered into the distance. "We must endure this and protect both pairs, be strong, for the fight has yet begun."

"How can I be strong when I was forced to mate with my former master? Hmm? I will never get over that, I am just happy my twin is unconscious right now. Jason's a good boy, I'll admit that, but there are times that his actions set off my defenses. Even if unintentionally done."

"It is hard, but the higher powers need this. A rarity is about to be conceived between the two pairs. An extremely loyal Riolu with power to match and a Halfling. We guardians have been called on to test the boy to get him ready for the new life that comes." Samuel drew a deep breath then shivered a little. "The human here that controls the other females will have to be killed, the Ones demand it. I am not keen on ending life, but you have proven yourself able to do that to protect your Trainer. I shall leave this gruesome task to you and your sibling."

"I will not kill-"

"You will have to, to be able to leave here with the boy, you will have to."

Shadow fought to speak, but she looked at Jason, he clung to that female like his life depended on it. She growled then gave in. "If I can find a way to defeat her without shedding blood, I will."

Samuel sighed then lowered his head once more and closed his eyes. "Fight it if you must..."

Jason moaned, he could not help but to seed the Azumarill. He looked at her wanting to see her eyes, they were glazed over with pure bliss. He lightly kissed her head then started to pull out of her. She whimpered at the loss of his shaft but she knew it would not be far away. Jason shivered with a sudden chill, he let the female go to allow him to grab the bed covers. A last minute decision made the Azumarill roll off the bed and walk to the door. She turned with a smile then she opened her mouth to speak when a knock stopped her.

"Yes," She said calmly to whoever was on the other side.

"The master's dinner is ready, the others may join the sisters or choose to go hungry."

The Azumarill frowned. "I do believe our Grand Sister said dinner would be served to meet all of their needs here."

A light growl sounded, "Very well. The master shall have his meal now, I must insist on that."

Azumarill opened the door and took the platter of berries and unknown meat from an Ampharos then kicked the door shut. She shivered then went to set the platter down beside the bed. "Mistress Umbreon, will you dispose of this tainted meat, please. Somewhere outside would be fine."

"Tainted?" Jason asked trying to stay calm.

"Yes, it is tainted with an excretion of a Jynx, a very potent and addictive substance that keeps the males here. They will do the same to these males as well. The females may be dealt with in other ways, I do not know. We have not had females here as a Trainer's Companion. Still, be prepared for anything, I must go and tell of my success. Just call for me outside the room and I shall come, don't worry about getting anyone mixed up with me, I am the only one of my kind here."

Shadow cocked her head in question but sent it on its way through a shadow. She tried not to think of what the Azumarill said, but what could she do but try to work with the female? She had to protect her Trainer, even if it was distasteful. She watched the Water type leave the room before she even rose up away from Samuel.

"Jason, do you think my sister is alright?" Shadow asked quietly as she jumped onto the bed.

Jason threw his legs over the side then reached for his clothes. "I have a feeling she's been conscious throughout most of the... event. I noticed that she has moved to stretch out from the ball she had curled up into."

The stench is what brought me to, Jason, you can't really hide from it. Moon growled telepathically as she rolled over.

"Told you. I'm sure she's already pried into our heads, but I am sure you wanting to talk." Jason scratched her chin then started getting dressed. "How's Champ doing?"

Adrian rubbed the Charizard's neck lightly as he looked up from his caring. "Better, if we don't get him to a Center soon, it may be a while for him to heal on his own."

"As soon as we can break free then. Now that we are in here, I have a clearer mind. How about you guys?" Jason straightened his shirt as he pulled it over his head then stood up.

"I have a slight headache, otherwise I am fine." Adrian said quietly as he went back to dabbing a cut on Champ's wing.

Shadow and Moon moved off to the only cleared corner of the room, it seemed to be there for a child's punishment more than anything with a slight indent the size of a five year-old's nose. There they spoke their minds as they always had, telepathically, they only moved to hide their physical emotions. They were both worried about Jason falling captive to this place, they started passing ideas about how to break whatever hold these 'Sisters' had on their family.

Shadow jumped when the bedroom door was forced open noisily and three Nidoqueens and the Azumarill came in with food. The Pokèmon sat the platters down beside the family members. But before they even had the chance to leave, Jason stood and addressed them.

"Thank you kindly. Now, Azumarill, if you would stay and eat with us, I would be very pleased." Jason watched the Nidoqueens frown but they parted to allow the Water type to fully join them.

She bowed then knelt at his feet as any slave would to keep from being beaten.

"You three are dismissed, for now." He kept a straight face though it pained him to keep the act on. He glanced at Adrian and noticed that he had his eyes shut; Lisa was doing the same, studying the Aura's.

The door shut behind the larger Pokèmon, no doubt with the help of Moon, then Jason squatted down to pat Azumarill's back.

"I figured they would not let you come back."

"They tried; they are going to flog me once I am away from your sight."

"That human truly hates you," Moon spoke up from the corner. "At least from your perspective. I would love to have the chance to get into her mind now, just to get the secrets she holds. I still blame that Dragon for kidnapping me, but I am sure she had a paw in it."

"Moon. Chill." Jason cleared his throat.

She blinked, and then a nail dropped to the floor. "Sorry, I did not realize I pulled it out."

"Put it back..." Azumarill hissed quietly, she looked as though she was going to go into a panic attack.

Moon did so. "Ah, a spell, so a magi lived here. No wonder why this room is sealed up." There was a dull thump against the wall from where the nail was forced back into its original spot. "I bet the Psychic world would love to explore this place. I know I do now."

"I would, too. Would you take us on the full tour? Then while we are out there I will ask you to stay with my family while I stay here."

"I would be honored; the others will get jealous though."

"Exactly. They will soon realize what I want, individuals. If anything, I will try to start a mutiny."

Moon growled. "What? Are you trying to get the others to kill each other?"

"Here I thought I was an open book to you... no, if we cannot break the hold on these gals then we have to force them to do it themselves. Though I do want to see if there are any charms hanging up, there usually is with this kind of stuff."

Azumarill looked up at him with curiosity. "Charms?"

"Paper tags stuck to the walls or objects with strange writing on them, usually placed on windowsills and doorframes."

This rang a bell; she had seen something like this down in the lower levels of the tree. "There is something like that down in the storage level all over the walls. But..." She bit her lip as she went silent.

"But what? The 'Sisters' guard the area?"

"Something like that."

"Adrian, you're in charge. For now, eat the rations out of my pack, trust nothing else. Moon, Shadow, you two come with us."

"Jason..." Clair sighed finally coming up for air from her thoughts. "Try to stay safe, I don't know what Champ would do if you were hurt while he was down."

"I will. Not just for him, but for all of us. Shall we go for a walk?"

Azumarill got up then led the way out into the halls, she went straight into character as she crossed the threshold and spoke simply from there on. He asked her to show him the place, she took him to the common areas first: the kitchen, the dining room, the study, the library. From there she showed him the guest rooms then went to the areas where the slaves hid, the communal room. She showed them the infirmary then there was the nursery for those lucky few who carried their master's offspring. That's when Jason slipped in the comment that he would like to have her stay with him permanently. She blushed and agreed as a good slave would. She smiled then asked him if he would like to continue, he agreed. They moved on, but only briefly when the blonde came virtually out of nowhere red in the face yet a white smile shone beautifully.

"Master, is everything alright? I could show you around if you like."

"Go back to your chores, whatever they may be, and leave us. I am just fine have this Azumarill show me around."

Her face seemed to grow a deeper red. "Very well, master, but I must warn you she will trick you..." She went silent as she gazed upon Moon behind him then she saw Shadow beside her sister. "It is not wise to-"

"Silence, witch." Moon chuckled as she took control of the blonde's body. "I see what you are. Now give me your secrets... Ah! A thousand years, eh? My, what a terribly long time to hold a grudge against the one you loved. Jason, what shall I do?"

"This seems too easy." He muttered to himself. "Make her disband her spell on these females then make her submit to the very spell she cast on the others."

A cold sweat broke across the blonde's brow as she realized what a fool she was. Then without being able to stop herself spurted a string of strange words that would free the others. The tree shuddered as though itself was coming to back to life with freedom. Then she spoke again then felt her consciousness slip away as her own words bound her to her own mind and fully submittal to any orders given to her.

"That should do it, I even had her add more to it that would prevent her from ever breaking it."

"That will do. Is the telepathic link between all of them active still?"

"Yes it is. They all have witnessed what you did for us. We all are grateful and give you our loyalty. I must ask, though, what do you plan on doing now?"

"One, I would like to make sure no one else has the ability to create the spells like this one. Two... I'm still thinking on that one."

"Um... every one is rushing to the communal room, master."

"Sir, please, as I said before, I am no slaver."

"As you wish... but may I ask if you plan on taking me with you?"

Jason smiled then squatted down to her level. "If you want, but I was going to offer you to take care of the place for me."

Azumarill hesitated, "I would rather see the outside world. Though I am sure to miss my Sisters."

"Let's go talk to them and find out if they will let you, hmm? But first... Moon, can you take us back to our room?"

Moon stared at the blonde, her eyes partially closed and her tail tips stiff.

"Moon?" Jason reached over and tapped her nose, she jumped back with a gasp and blinked a couple times.

"Sorry, I was going through her mind looking for her spells and blocking them from her consciousness."

"You are starting to scare me..."

"What?"

"Nothing. Will you takes us to the room so we can gather our family and belongings?"

"Sure. You, start cleaning this place top to bottom. We want it spotless." Moon ordered firmly.

The blonde bowed then went off to do her task. "That should keep her busy."

Moon drew a deep breath then teleported them to the Master Bedroom so Jason could do his thing then she took them to the communal room. Jason looked around, he counted roughly around two hundred at a quick glance. He sighed then began to address them, he bluntly told them that it was their choice to stay here now, but they would have to venture out and trade the necessary supplies to dress the humans and feed all of them from Parzaa Town. Then at last he asked them to choose a leader while he was away. Many of them pointed to an elderly Nidoqueen who had seen a lot of abuse in her day.

Jason thanked them then pulled a ball from his pocket, he was about to address the Azumarill about becoming one of his family when Clair groaned from behind them and a light splash of liquid came from the floor. He went wide-eyed then looked at her, a tinge of blood drooled down her legs as she fought the surge of pain. He looked at Moon then to the Azumarill, he told her that he would be back then the family vanished as Moon took her family to the Parzaa Center.