𝙁𝙐𝙎𝙃𝙄 | 𝗍𝗈 𝗒𝗈𝗎𝗋 𝖾𝗍𝖾𝗋𝗇𝗂𝗍𝗒

06

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You almost trip as you ran towards the hallway to the Oniguma cell, Azumi calling you and Izumi behind. After she said that she knew where you think Johann is, you quickly bolted to the direction she came from. She was ranting behind the two of you, yelling to wait for her because she's the one that found them first so she wants to lead you to them.

Some guards turned their heads to the three of you, some guards tried to stop you for running and some were just didn't care and minded their own business. 

You peek to each and every cell, hoping to see the familiar fur. As you were about to pass the huge cell, the large bear, The Oniguma caught your eyes. Gripping the bars and scanning your eyes inside the room. A child and Johann. 

"JOHANN!!" you yelled. The white wolf perked up, head turning to your side. His eyes shined and he run towards you. 

You insert your right hand to pat his head and the other to hug him. You were happy. very happy. 

The child, Azumi and Izumi watched as the two of you reunited for a very long time that you didn't know you were already crying. Azumi smiled widely and Izumi smiled softly while the child was confused. 

"I m-missed you..." you muttered.

The scene were perfect and happiness all over your body but it was just in a short time as the guard cutted it. Saying there is no time for drama and return to your own cells, calling it a day. You hesitated to let him go, feeling that you'll never see him again. 

Since that day, it was impossible for you to go to his cell when all the guards were eyeing your every action. Azumi said that she heard the short haired woman ordered all the guards to watch your every action because you know the immortal. 

The night were peaceful as you lean back on the floor of your cell. Looking to the stone ceiling while planning out your meeting with Johann again. But then a hand clawed your window side. You flinched, jumping into your self-defense stance. 

"(name)..." it was familiar. You run towards the window and there Izumi hanging. 

"Izumi??" you immediately hold his hands up to help him inside your cell. He were breathless. Who wouldn't? What he did was almost commiting suicide. 

"What are you doing? Do you want to die?" you scolded while he just hang his head low. 

"I can't sleep.." he said or mumbled.

"Then? Why are you here?" minimizing your voice low, cuz if the two of you were caught, the punishment is waving.

"I keep thinking.. about you.." he confessed.

You were taken aback, why would he think about you?

"What are you saying? Did I do something wrong?"

"Nothing.. forget about it." sighing, he stands up and look down at you.

The whole night, you let him sleep inside your cell. What if he falls going back to his cell? Then you would be the next person that's responsible of Azumi and that would be headache. 

When you woke up, there was no Izumi with you. You hurriedly run to the window, looking down if blood or body were there that sign of him. But nothing, making you sigh in relieve.

A guard opened your cell, saying that you should go to the main hall. Going there, you saw Azumi and Izumi guided with two guards behind them. Many boys and girls your age were lining in with cuffs around their wrist. Inclucing the two siblings. Your brows furrowed, completely not having an idea what's happening. 

You flinched as the cold cuff locked your two wrist. Then the guard shoved you beside Azumi who's eyes are glued to the floor. You turned to Izumi, who is already looking at you worriedly.

All of you reached the main hall, you heard men and women saying amounts in ascending. One thing entered your mind, they're selling you. this is the sound of bidding.

You panicked, trying to find an exit. But it was too late. lights blinded you as if you were in a spotlight. The three of you standing on a stage. Cuffed. Helpless. 

"They are healthy kids!" the host started. Whispering can be heard on the crowds, talking about bidding on who and how much.

"They can be slaves."

"for your own pleasures" the host smirked, it caused your stomach to churn in disgust.

Izumi's fist balled in anger as he bite his lips that for sure will bleed. Azumi trembles in fear while your mind goes back to Johann. You need to go to him. Call him. Silently pleading him to help and save you. This isn't the plan. You shouldn't be here. 

"20 silver!" someone yelled.

"50 silver" a woman bidded.

"90 silver" an old man.

You closed you eyes, breathing heavily.

"80 gold" your eyes widened, it was too much. No one can-

"120 gold" 

The crowd went silent, then smacks of hammers. Indicating that you were sold.

In a blink of an eye, you were riding a carriage with the other 6 slaves, Izumi beside you. He's been thinking of holding your hand as he saw your worried face but shyness and insecurity won. You might feel his rough and cold hand, that won't give you comfort with assurance that it will be okay.

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