The Harem of Ice Chapter 3 - Ahri
The harem of ice chapter 3 Ahri
Ahri worked his way out of his egg his body already knew what to do to get himself free. Once he was out he curled up warmth was all he needed. In time he grew knowing only to have a sash over his body slit and a collar about his neck.
Growing up a slave was hard he didn't know his parents as a small child being sold already fetched his first owner a decent sum of gold. Ahri learned quickly that when he was hungry he had to wait for food more than once his owner tied his arms and gave him lashes for stealing food even if it was a little bread.
Ahri's flesh gained more and more scars over the years. One evening he was serving his Master's family with their dinner his lower body slipped some on a place rug and his spill a glass of wine enraged the Master grabbed Ahri by his hair shoving him over the edge of the table holding him there despite his pleas for mercy.
The man raised and lowered a thin cane over his back repeatedly screaming in frustration at the stupid snake till Ahri was in so much pain he couldn't cry or move. Two others had to drag his form though the home and out back to the salve pens dropping him into his bed roll.
Master's would always work Ahri hard after a punishment making a point to do this as a reminder that he is a slave and will die as a worthless slave.
It was not long after that this Master sold Ahri to another this one began the routine of beating the poor snake from almost the moment he signed the papers to own him.
this man had Ahri working heavy labor lifting and moving things or dragging them like a pack animal should he falter Ahri was whipped and yelled at. One day they made a game of torment to him a anthro rabbit would order Ahri to move items one way others would chime in out of sight of the other to make him do another task or do it another way.
When work wasn't complete his owner tied Ahri's arms to one end of a table the others toyed with him making light kicks into his lower half or outright stepping on him making the poor slave yell painfully.
His Master walked up the canine spit on Ahri's face yelling at him " you worthless snake! Can't you even do one simple thing right? " Ahri tried to lift his head and opened his mouth t speak " M..Master I...I was told to do this..." the rabbit came up and slapped the back of his head harshly.
" who told you what slave!? you do as your told " Before he could speak up Ahri's back felt like it was on fire in rivers across his back trying to look behind him Ahri saw his Master raised then swing a barbed flog on him over and over nothing holding his lower half down he flailed in pain.
Ahri's tail lashed out hitting something soft the world seemed to be in slow motion he herd a crunch and a yelp of pain that suddenly stopped lurching hard his arms came loose and he saw what the crunch was the Anthro rabbit lay slumped his head didn't seem to match how it should be.
That was the last thing Ahri saw before something impacted his head sending the world into darkness waking later on his bedroll covered in bruises and in agony another slave brought him some food. " don't move much you have a couple injured ribs and your lower half is pretty beat up"
Ahri nodded it hurt to just breathe he ate slowly everything hurt so bad he had only done what he was told to do. He was forced to work despite being injured and took him longer to heal. to add to his discomfort his master one eve tied his hands over his head and then his tail down with rough rope.
His master came around him kicking his lower half some making him groan painfully adding a second bruise on top of what he had. The man came around him roughly mauling on his chest as a piercing needle was prepared fearing Ahri did in fact try to lower his head and snap at him this caused him to step back and motion with his hand.
The slave that had been caring for him came up and forced a rope into his mouth gagging him she held it in place pulling back keeping his head up so he had to watch their Master as he grabbed his flesh and roughly shoved the not so sharp needle into his flesh piercing him with a howl of pain.
His nipples were roughly pierced with cheap metal rings Arhri's chest heaved as he drooled around the rope gag and was finally let loose to rest. The next morning a rope leash was tied around his neck collar removed as Ahri was sold to a new Master. A sum of gold and a few drinks later and Ahri was thrown into a cargo wagon and hauled off.
A few hours later Ahri was unloaded and re-collared to his new owners. Apparently these owners were breeders who bought bred and sold slaves. Over a few days he was examined poked and prodded by workers they treated him nice making sure he was fed though the food tasted odd.
Blood was drawn and he was teased by both female and male slaves to judge his preference though with both his body reacted under skilled paws. After some time of being fed the odd food and teased he was so pent up it wasn't hard to get him to mount or be tied down and mounted when he was tired to a platform and had a female mount him.
When Ahri was exhausted his new owners had a slave coax him to being hard before snapping a ring around the base of his shaft preventing him from going soft he yelped softly as something sharp poked his arm. In a little while his whole body seemed to feel like it was floating his mind muddled and hazy.
Ahri next felt a heat radiate from his groin area a need to mount or be mounted he almost panted squirming in bindings that held him the rest of the drug kicked in and he felt so heavy now unable to move he did feel pleasures but it was so hard to move he did nothing when a blindfold was put on him.
He didn't know how long or anything till he woke later sore like he had rubbed raw over a rough hot stone. He was generously fed and he ate like a ravenous animal that was starving. His owners came forward telling him they were proud of him and his performance making Ahri smile for the first time in a long time.
Not knowing it now his smile would fade and generally not show back up for some time it didn't take long for his owners happy gesture to sour when they found out his seed wasn't compatible to the salves they bred with him or simply perhaps he was unable to make a woman pregnant.
When it came to light he was unable to do what they bought him for the couple pierced his left ear gently with a gold earring that had a simple cheap red stone trying to doll up the Naga despite the ugly nipple rings and scars on him.
They took Ahri to a group of traveling slavers to try and recoup their lost money on him the trip was quiet on his part but not from his owners who berated him with the fact they took him in when no one else wanted him.
Reminding him that no one cares about a slave who cannot preform his tasks stating its obvious he was unable to or others would have kept him. Ahri was sold and kept in a straw floored cage by the slavers a simple leather collar it was rough and bothered his neck.
When let out he did what tasks he was told from moving boxes of cargo to serving food to the others he even once had to deliver food and alcohol to the guards this task had him unsupervised.
When not working he coiled up in his cage guards and other slaves that were not marked as much as him found humor in making fun of the naga or teasing him over and over for his lot in life.
Ahri spent months like this eating what could only be considered gruel form the slavers and working or staying in his cage the group moved around now and then people came and went males and females even herms both free and slave came and went but no one wanted him.
Some guards even took their time to wander by the snake and jab his body with a wooden pole as they reminded him no one wanted him and if no one did when they made their next stops he might just get carved up for meat to some exotic animals they may be getting.
By now Ahri really didn't care he firmly believed he was without any worth to anyone and that no person would wish him he would coil up on himself hiding his face from others to see or simply laying his head against the cool iron bars of his cage.
Things started to change for him maybe it was fate or something else at work. The slavers were nearing he desert staying out of that nation as he herd guards saying that slaving was Illegal however staying across the border and others bringing the slaves to them was OK.
Ahri disliked the heat it was nice to be warm but this was too warm is was uncomfy it did make him a bit more active till a breeze blew though the camp it felt god to stretch out in the cage but when the breeze died down he drew his coils up.
One day he saw a small group enter the slaver camp a cloaked person and what looked like armed guards maybe a slaver or someone with wealth to buy some of the others it mattered little to him as he would not be bought.
The person and one of her guard a blue dragon stopped at his cage this cloaked person seemed interested in him why he had no idea she acknowledged her attention by partly uncoiling himself letting her see him.
She spoke to her guard as she pulled the cloak hood back revealing her feline form of a blue lioness with a mane like males would have. He perked his curiosity despite a small voice in his head saying she would want something else.
Laying his head back down against the bars as she walked away he gave little more thought to it figuring if she did buy him he would be hurt more by her closing his eyes he tried to coax himself into sleeping so he could wake up and pretend this person was a dream.
His eyes were jarred open when he herd the sounds of people yelling and sounds of the guards fighting someone looking around he saw the guards from before killing the slavers and their guards these new people were well trained and organized led by the dragon as they fought.
The combat didn't last much longer as the slavers and guards were simply out matched and disorganized when it was all over guards went cage by cage and opened them letting the slaves out.
One by one their collars were removed and a sizable coffer of money was divided up by them. Each slave was also given supplies so they may get home when it came Ahri's turn he looked at the money he couldn't accept it.
Ahri didn't know what to do his mind raced he felt light headed perhaps the sun was getting to him or the fact this woman seemed so cold like winter ice itself in living form.
She didn't force the naga to take the money maybe she chose to pity him for being so helpless he didn't know but she took him under her charge and had him loaded into her carriage.
Daring to peek out he looked at the guards namely the dragon who nodded his head and spoke to him " be still the heat isn't good on you or Mistress Emi. " Ahri cocked his head to the side the blue Dragon introduced himself as Haku Yuki adviser and slave to Emira the Ice Queen.
Ahri's eyes went wide his elongated ears perked up then lowered softly seeing the dragon pull his cloak down some showing a silver collar with engraved snowflake motif on it.
His mind reeled as he took it in this person was armored , armed , and fought Masters even killing them and he was not being punished for it. Haku seeing Ahri look a lil green around his scales offered him some cool water and encouraged him to take it slow.
Not long after Emira had seen to the other slaves now free and saw to it they were on their way home wherever that was before climbing into her carriage to continue her journey.
She watched Ahri as he looked around till his eyes caught her pale green gaze and he drew back expecting her to yell at him for looking around she reached out her paw to him and the poor naga coiled and reeled in fear she was going to harm him.
" I wont harm you now sit still...." Ahri obeyed she reached over and he felt a soft chill wash off of her making the carriage cooler and more agreeable to his form with a quick flick the rough leather band that had been his collar fell from his neck.
" Oh my...seems that wore some sores on you let me get some ointment to help you " Emira looked though a small compartment for what she wished Ahri by now had picked up the collar trying to put it back on but the leather was cut and would not stay about his neck his eyes widened as panic set in his mind.
Ahri's breathing became erratic eyes widened then Emira turned to see what was amiss and saw the naga almost hyperventilating with fright trying to hold the collar about his neck and keep it there she sighed shaking her head some. " Put it down. "
he didn't catch her command till she repeated it while reaching out with one paw and firmly grasping his wrist. " I said....put it down...now. " Ahri almost climbed up the corner of the carriage in fear dropping the collar to the floor the lioness pulled him closer.
" I wont harm you but you need medicine on your neck. " Ahri obeyed coming closer so she could apply the cool ointment to his neck. while she wiped her hands clean he picked the collar up looking at it like a child with a broken toy.
Emira sighed and shook her head snatching the collar away and tossing it out a window to be forgotten poor Ahri coiled up on himself as a mass of confusion and panic. The collar is the only thing that gave him any value or purpose in life and she just took it away he now had nothing and was worth less than nothing.
He herd a soft rustling of things and Emira held something up that caught his eye in her fingers was a simple silver band of rolled metal " now you will tell me your name you have been given and we will talk like civilized people. "
Ahri calmed seeing the collar " I'm Ahri unless you wish me named differently it is your right of course " Emira nodded softly " I am Emira Queen of the northern lands and right now we are traveling into the desert to visit someone dear to me. "
Their conversation lasted little longer it was clear that Ahri was quite uneducated but at least he was eager to obey so she could work with that the collar she held was calmly slipped about his neck a little heavier than the leather band but as rolled and smooth.
When he felt it lock his fingers reached up curling around and feeling it tracing fingertips in the snowflake motif it had just like Haku's. Feeling it right to do the naga laid himself forward gently touching his forehead to her leather boots " Ahri will obey all commands you have Mistress Emira even if it should be to take his own life. "
Emira spoke as she reached down pulling his chin up to meet her gaze " I will have no more talk of that. I wish obedience but you are not just to obey I want you to think and learn for yourself. Can you write and read? "
Ahri shook his head slaves unless their job called for it didn't get taught to read or write. Emira nodded her head " That will chance right now. You WILL learn to read , to write , and all my books will be open for you to read whenever you wish. I want mine to be educated and able to conduct themselves as representatives of me. "
Ahri nodded his head sharply " yes Mistress Emira " Emira smirked as he seemed so eager to obey to make her happy the conversed she learned more of him from where he could remember first being to what he was taught to do even his scars.
Ahri oddly enough to her never asked her of or for anything even when they stopped for a meal he never touched food till Haku or Emira told him to eat when it was evening Haku pulled a thick blanket from his mount and gave it to Ahri so the desert eve would not chill him much.
A few days travel and the group found themselves entering a large city going right though the main road there were soon more guards dressed very differently form Emira's the carriage pulled to a halt before a large palace coming out to meet them was a woman with a large Jackal flanking her a few guards kept a eye out but looked a bit bored.
Emira climbed out and drew close hugging the woman happily before gesturing back to the carriage their conversation was out of Ahri's hearing range as he peeked out from the open door.
She beckoned him closer like a shy child Ahri slithered out of the carriage and over to Mistress Emira keeping his head hung low. The other woman spoke up first her ears perked " Emi...hes a exotic i didn't know you had...tastes for them "
Emira shot her a glance as Ahri came closer " Ajani this is my recent acquisition his name is Ahri I have taken it upon myself to see to him and make sure hes taken care of...as it seems others failed to do so " Ajani smiled at him "Welcome to my lands Ahri I hope your stay is as comfy as possible if you have any needs don't hesitate to speak them. "
He nodded a little looking up at her then catching the Jackals gaze his gold eyes seemed to bore though him and it scared him more so when he huffed angrily. " Abasi...take Haku and Ahri here inside to their chambers I will be speaking with my sister when your done. "
The jackal nodded his head speaking almost in a growl " as you wish... Come with me you two " Ahri followed happy with the brisk pace to get inside the stone was almost too uncomfy on his scales.
Once inside the jackal led them to a large common room that had been set up for them to rest in " here..." He motioned Haku ducked in first setting his things down Ahri spoke softly asking where his slave pen was his timid voice seemed to anger the jackal who snarled at him.
" We don't have pens for weaklings like you or that dragon...." Ahri lowered his head and nodded silently " Look you cant even meet a person's gaze....I don't see what Emira sees in a creature so willing to just blindly obey and be a slave....your both weak and stupid! " the black jackal huffed with frustration.
Before he could speak again haku was back in the walkway in the jackal's face " Enough! you best show some respect....I may willingly wear a slave collar but I've gladly seen more combat than you....dog. Now if you have further issue with our being here you WILL direct it to Ajani or perhaps Emira herself "
The Jackal backed down and wandered off grumbling Haku turned to Ahri who was cowering in fear. " easy Ahri...easy its ok. I wont let him or others harm ya. We of the harem of ice look after each other. Where our number may be small we are loyal to each other and help each other."
Ahri nodded and slunk into the room as Haku shook his head some " yee...got our work cut out for us with him....I hope Talon takes it easy on him at home..." Haku mumbled to himself as he entered the room to speak with Ahri further.
Later that evening when it was time for dinner Haku dressed in fresh clothes however Ahri was naked crept his collar " hmm...gonna have to fix this...stay here" Haku ducked out and came back with a dancers sash and helped tie it about his waist covering his slit looping extra fabric up over his shoulder to trail down his back.
" there that is much better. Don't take it off and come with me its time to relax and eat. " Ahri nodded following Haku who walked slowly making sure Ahri was ok the naga spoke up in the hall " what will I be allowed to eat Sir? " " Sir?...you make me sound like I'm someone of great importance....just call me Haku like everyone else does.
Besides you can eat anything you would like to at dinner. its all going to be very tasty and don't let Abasi bother you none of us will let him hurt you."
The duo calmly moved into a large common hall they smelled the food long before they entered coming in they saw Emira and Ajani were already sitting and talking over a decanter of wine. Abasi was sitting and shot them a look before tearing into a hunk of meat.
the conversation ground to a halt when they entered both Ajani and Emira seeing Haku and Ahri enter both more surprised to see Ahri looking very handsome in the dancer sash. Emira nodded and gestured beside her for them to sit " Ahri that looks very nice on you it compliments you well. "
Both of them sat down where Emira indicated Ahri was too embarrassed to speak blushing and looked about the table seeing roast bird , other meats , fruits and veggies with juice , water and wine to drink. Haku dug in fixing himself a plate till he felt a soft poke in his side.
Haku leaned over to speak to the young naga " Haku...what should I eat....? " Haku smiled some " try a little of each thing and see what you like the best " Emira's ears twitched as she listened to haku giving Ahri his first lesson in thinking for himself.
Ahri loaded his large platter up with a little of everything carefully trying each food savoring every bite as its been the best food hes ever eaten i his life. Emira smiled softly watching Ahri munch on foods when it was said and done Ahri seemed to prefers meats and some specific other things taking more in those.
She smiled brighter as he learned the lesson and was applying it making a choice to eat what he liked form what was offered though she noted she may need to have him lay off or at least go easy on wine it seemed to have eased him if not intoxicated him.
When the meal was finished Haku helped Ahri to their room his stomach felt like it would burst and his whole body felt warm and weird form the fruity drink called wine. Haku eased him into bed and covered him to rest before laying down to sleep himself.
That eve was the best night of rest Ahri had ever gotten in the morning he woke his head hurt like something was hitting him over and over but nothing was there. The next few days were spent with Haku working with Ahri on lessons or a casual trip into the markets with Emira.
While shopping Emira found some more dancer styled outfits and waist sashes holding some up in front of Ahri to see what would look good on him the poor slave was very embarrassed to do this but the spare clothes were nice and very soft.
However the trip was short lived business was done for Emira and it was time to return home. There was a major concern going home Emira is from a icy kingdom Ahri's body cannot take frigid weather so Ajani came to the rescue with specialized blankets and coverings for the naga in a separate carriage so his form would be protected on the long trip.
It took many days to get back home the terrain from the carriage window went from desert to calm almost perfect terrain then more and more mountains with ice and snow causing the poor naga to hide himself under blankets for warmth the guards checked on him to make sure he was alright adding more heat or providing food/water to him.
When the group arrived at home they got Ahri inside quickly and to warmer rooms the stone flooring in places felt odd at first but lacquered wood floors felt nice as he moved across them both Emira and Haku giving him a semi formal tour showing him where things were at places to avoid since they were cool to down right frozen.
The trip ended with a opening to a warm well lit room the air was nicely scented. Ahri slithered in and Haku showed him to a room that would be all his. " you can decorate it any way you wish if you need something for your room let any of us know and we will help you get it Ahri."
With that being said Haku eased out and to his room winking at Emira who sat down and spoke privately to him of what she would expect in his behavior and that she would be setting up more lessons for him. The conversation was interrupted when a black wolf with wings stepped in and saw Emira with Ahri.
" Fresh meat Mistress Emira? " His voice had a arrogant tone to it as he looked over Ahri sizing him up. " Talon...this is Ahri and ill remind you to drop your attitude outside in the cold. He is new here and needs to feel at home and safe you were not too long ago in a similar situation were you not....injured and almost bed ridden thanks to a certain dragon"
The wolf visibly shook a little " Aye Mistress Emira ill take him under wing if need be. " The wolf said nothing more ducking out leaving the two alone. " his name is Talon forgive his tone hes still not fully adjusted to wearing his collar." Ahri nodded as Emira stood up " now get some rest and dinner will be served later you can eat here or join me for dinner it is your choice."
Ahri nodded and started to put away his outfits that Emira had gotten for him in the ample closet space preparing his bed something that he still had to get used to all of it so nice he had to pinch himself now and then to see if it was real or some elaborate dream.
That evening Ahri joined Emira for dinner with both Haku and Talon Observing them all Emira and Haku ate their food with a sense of style Talon was like a wild animal. Ahri ate calmly only mildly stepping into the conversation when someone spoke to him.
When the meal was over Emira welcomed Ahri to sit with her let food settle and enjoy their conversation. Ahri was very calm and happy the mood light as the evening hours Emira yawned slipping into evening clothes to go to bed as she did this Ahri got up to go to his new bed.
" Ahri...wait. Please join me in my bed tonight." Nodding he crept up up into the bed Emira pulling him close she traced her fingers over his skin semi soft as it transitioned to scales where his waist should be even tracing over nasty scars shaking her head softly at the brutality of some owners.
The naga squirmed a lil as she rubbed over him exciting the naga he rolled and Emira smirked in the dim room rubbing down over his chest feeling the rings. " we will have to do something about these.....poor choice of design to accent you unless you don't wish to have any at all."
Ahri inhaled sharply as she gently toyed with them showing he did enjoy them when someone was gentle with them. " I..i don't mind them Mistress " she almost shook her head he was so soft spoken and shy she knew then she had to be extra gentle with him unlike Haku and Talon she could be quite rough playing with them.
" Alright then Ahri lets get some for you that will look better at least. Maybe to match that earring you have." As she spoke her fingers trailed further down over his stomach making him jerk when her claw tips came into contact with his shaft that was standing erect out of this slit.
Emira gave a soft purr as she softly traced the texture and his overall size. Ahri shrunk up at first and Emira stopped letting him relax " if you don't want me to touch you there I wont Ahri."
Easing up Ahri spoke up " its alright Mistress I wasn't expecting gentle touches. " Easing closer Emira gently grasped him stroking his member soon the naga was squirming moaning softly before Emira stopped.
" id like to see what your tongue can do Ahri." She eased the Naga down to the juncture of her legs letting instincts take over he eased down there gently parting her legs flicking his tongue at her taking her purrs and pleasureful sighs as he was doing well.
Emira returned the favor gently stroking Ahri pleasures building on them both Emira grew a lil more forceful with her strokes on him making the Naga squirm more redoubling his efforts on her bringing Emira to the brink as she grew closer to climax she stroked Ahri almost into a frenzy.
trying to draw back " uh uh....no holding or drawing back Ahri...." She accented her claim gripping his shaft harder as she stroked. This new sensation caused the Naga to jerk hard releasing his seed. The both of them relaxed in after glow before cleaning up themselves and falling asleep.
The days that followed had Ahri doing simple tasks when he wasn't in lessons with haku spending time with Emira or relaxing in his room Emira noticing the bed in his room was uncomfy set him up a large bed of cushions , blankets and pillows so he could curl up or stretch out.
Emira over the days was impressed with his changes in him it was a welcome thing Ahri was still very timid but was getting somewhat better about it around the others of the harem or herself. Ahri settled in and grew more confident not only in himself but in the others of the harem to help look after him. He also was happy for the first time in his life a Mistress was owning him and she was not mean or cruel unless he had done something to warrant it.
Ahri found a easy life his meals were very good and filling almost always having to ask what he was eating it may upset Talon or Haku at times but hes never eaten this good before his body always seemed to have plenty of energy even after cleaning or working hard. His lower half seemed to get stronger too with the better foods he was eating. A routine to daily life was easy to settle into he helped clean the harem chambers or Mistress Emira's chambers she even allowed him to polish on her armor or a weapon if she so needed it. When not working with those tasks Haku was teaching him to read or work on the writing skills. Ahri loved how some letters and words when written out looks like drawings with his snake tail and it made it easier to understand.
It was late in the afternoon when Emira brought a striped cat with a slave collar in the harem chambers Emira spoke up "this is Kengi...the new member of the harem. Help him settle in and learn his place first hes to rest after his rigorous 'introduction' to life here. " Talon smirked while Haku and Ahri paid attention waiting for her to be done. " Kengi...Ill start off introducing you to the others starting with my first Haku" Haku nodded a simple welcome " next is Talon " The smirking wolf crossed his arms over his sculpted chest " we've met striped cat " Kengi nodded slowly as Emira gestured to Ahri " and this is Ahri hes very shy but don't let that stop you guys from talking. Now I've explained the rules to Kengi here show him to a room and let him rest. " Talon and Ahri wandered back to their rooms. A few sheds of his skin meant to Ahri that a few months had passed Emira introduced another person to the harem this one was a skinny feline with a spotted pattern to his fur. Emira spoke first to introduce him "Everyone...this is Shard. He will be joining us as of today so please welcome and help him adjust. Haku he needs your fine lesson plans to learn of this land and history can you spare some time in the evenings to assist him?" Haku nodded his head " If I can teach Ahri here to have excellent penmanship and reading skills I'm sure Shard here will be no problem." Ahri smiled very proud that Haku spoke well of his skills after working hard to learn. Ahri helped Shard settle in he seemed ashamed of something like he did something bad but it was not Ahri's place to ask of it.
The warm season had all but passed when Ahri herd from other servants that Mistress Emira had claimed a 9 tailed fox demon as a slave for attacking her and her guards. Ahri's blood ran hot to think someone would harm his Mistress shes been so nice and caring to them all. He met the fox later learning his name was Haruka he was headstrong and prideful person. Ahri tried being nice but he played tricks on the poor slave. One day the kitsune had used his magic to look like Mistress ordering him to take all the bed sheets off her bed and have then laundered but not place new ones on yet. Ahri did so as it was Mistress who told him to.
Later when Emira was upset her bed was stripped down he explained only to learn the truth he has been tricked it upset poor Ahri greatly he thought he was in so much trouble. Ahri did what he could to avid the mean kitsune when he could but at the same time continuing his chores or obeying Emira.
Ahri started to notice the colder weather it restricted him to a few parts of the castle and his work was limited the cold made him feel so tired and he just wanted to curl up and be warm. Some servants told him that a holiday was coming up where Emira will hold a BIG party for everyone to have a lot of fun and good food at. Others mentioned that all of Emira's sisters would come if they could.
Hoping they were all as kind as Emira is made him happy to meet the other Mistress'. On the eve of the party Ahri helped Emira pick out her dress and jewelry she looked very beautiful in them. In return She had a very pretty Sash and wast sash set for him. Taking them to his room he almost tore his daily cloth slash off and quickly dressed in this new one it felt light as air itself and was almost see though. Pulling it fully on and clasped he noticed it matched his gemstone earring and did nothing to hide his nipple rings the cloth seemed to crawl over his skin when he moved making him almost squirm at times. Gathering all the harem members together before heading down to the party Emira broke the news to them all. " I intend to split up this harem...I cannot in good faith look after all of you and dedicate the proper time and attention to all your needs. So I gathered my siblings here for you all to meet with them and introduce yourselves eat and have a good time." Ahri hung his head low slinking back some looking to the floor he felt like a cold knife stabbed him in the chest it hurt to breathe to do anything he wanted to curl up into a ball of scales. His mind reeled feeling so hurt betrayed by Emira she was to take care of him she was nice now throwing him away. A small voice echoed in his mind reminding him he meant nothing to anyone and no one would ever REALLY care for him. Tears almost welled up as he slunk out of the room down to the party he would obey and be at the party taking his food and some drink he stayed away hiding in the shadows as others tried to have a good time.
He wanted to throw himself before Emira's feet looking up at a raised platform she was with her chosen Kengi looking over she was smiling trying to have them all have a good time he however didn't feel festive shrinking back into a darker corner he had hardly nibbled at his food not feeling hungry even the fruit flavored wine did little to improve his mood. He saw the others having fun they were more spirited than he had ever been maybe that's the fate of a true slave no one cares no one loves them. They are just property to be used and thrown aside when its no longer necessary for them to be around. He looked to each of the harem they all were special haku was a tactician , he could turn into a large dragon and could control ice like Emira. Talon was a noble wolf that could fly and control the ground itself. Kengi had been a warrior and controlled air to a point. Even Shard had powers making light even making that light into a weapon to hurt others if he wanted and of course Haruka the kitsune he could turn into almost anyone and had other magic powers...Ahri unfortunately could do nothing.
Ahri wanted to curl up and cry then out of nowhere he felt a very soft but warm hand touch his shoulder making him almost drop his plate turning his gaze he met the eyes of a golden cat she smiled softly seeming to radiate warmth to him she introduced herself to him with a soft voice " Good eve..I am Eshe...are you the one my sister Emira calls Ahri?" Ahri's voice caught in his throat and could just nod his body longed to feel this warmth she radiated. Carefully Eshe took the plate from him setting it aside for a servant to take away. " Emi has spoken to me in letters about you Ahri and I was interested in meeting you." Shocked Ahri's voice came out almost a squeak " meet me? Pardon me Mistress but i'm not anyone special the ones who are special are at the tables " he hung his head some expecting her to say that they were special because of course Ahri wasn't. " They are different but I like things that are Exotic like my dresses and jewelry. Ahri you are exotic and special in your own way. " Lifting his head he looked at her again saying he was special and exotic made him happy.
Eshe patted his shoulder " would you like some sweet bread with me? " A grumble form Ahri's stomach made the decision without asking him to Eshe got them both some and fresh wine for them to enjoy in private. Ahri watched the others having fun slowly each one of the women took a harem member to side rooms and closed the sash or door till there was only Emira with Kengi him , Eshe and Haruka with a black furred female named Dak. Eshe came back and sat near him talking to him treating him with more kind words feeling something odd about his neck he reached up and found that Emira's collar had come undone pulling it off he looked down at it in his hands...Emira truly didn't need him or want him anymore a huge weight seemed to fall onto his head and shoulders feeling himself shrink his hands grasping the collar almost willing it to close again but it didn't the luster seemed to fade from the silver. "Ahri!" Snapping out of his tunnel vision he looked to Eshe who gently pulled the collar from his grasp. " Ahri its ok...look at me please its ok" her words felt like a warm blanket on him despite tears almost were flowing out of his gray eyes. Eshe put the collar aside and picked up a small box wrapped in pretty multi red and green even silver shades of wrapping paper with a gold bow on it.
"Please open this Ahri I got it for you and you only." The naga's hands shook some as he carefully tried to undo the bow and wrapping paper not wanting to damage any of it. After some trial and error he managed to get the paper off setting it aside with the bow he slowly opened the box laying inside it on a bed soft velvet was a collar similar to Emira's but shiny gold like Eshe's eyes the center of it had a full sun motif picking it up he looked it all over the collar even had a small Ring mounted on it in gold to match for a leash or anything else someone wanted to attach to it. " It's very beautiful Mistress Eshe. I am unworthy of something so special."
In his mind the same voice was taunting him that yes the collar is for someone special and he isn't that person...hes not even worth being a person hes a THING and THINGS are to be thrown away when they are not needed other voices echoed form previous owners even the salvers how they hated him calling him stupid or worthless. Hunching over some he almost dropped the collar to the floor Eshe moving close and hugged onto him tightly not letting him move she tried to calm him and keep the slave from crying her hands rubbing his back felling the scars that criss crossed over him she hugged him even tighter and was saying she was sorry he blinked gently easing her a step back from him. " there is nothing to say sorry for Mistress its how things are for slaves we are not worthy of special items or this kind of generosity. She huffed a little and snatched the collar from him opening it up and putting it around his neck with a soft yank the lock snapped shut.
" I deem what is worthy of my slave Ahri and you best remember that." Ahri looked at her with her hands on her hips she was serious. Eshe reached out and pulled Ahri into a warm hug her body grew warmer and warmer making him slowly wrap himself up on her absorbing the warmth she radiated. On the raised platform Emira smiled knowing full well they were a perfect match someone who was treated badly and someone who treats others very well a perfect match. She hooked a claw about Kengi's new collar and took him to her chambers so that Eshe and her new slave Ahri could be in private now that Dak he continued her flirting with Haruka in another room. Eshe tapped Ahri's nose softly " now...I am accepting you as my new and ONLY slave. You should feel very special about it so I would like to see you smile and.." Eshe winced a little " please loosen up some so you don't hurt me " Ahri quickly uncoiled himself form his Mistress who happened to be a great portable heating supply. " yes Mistress Eshe and thank you very much for the new collar. I will obey you as best I can. " Eshe's smile grew even bigger " oh I know you will Ahri...and I will be seeing to you getting some new jewelry and outfits....You have to be fashionable like myself. " She nodded at the last fact before hugging him again. Eshe taking hold of Ahri's hand led him to anther room so servants could clean up from the party and she could get to know the naga a bit more intimately that evening.