Bondage Mansion (Ferard)

Chapter 31: Scars

***Gerard***

It had been an intense weekend. That would be a misnomer though. Gerard really had no words to describe the weekend other than that. His back and shoulders still ached, but he refused to put on a shirt. The bandages were not there for cover up this time, but just to make sure infection did not set in. He stopped wearing the bandages on the other parts of his body. He is proud of the markings that he has and does not care who sees them. Well, that did not include Michael who came by unexpectedly Sunday morning. Gerard knew that Michael was supposed to come for the noon meal, but not to arrive three hours early. Gerard was painting in the library. He was trying to capture the way Frank described him when he was suspended by the chains and covered with wax and cum. Gerard reached into his memories to place his desire onto the canvas. He was so lost in his lustful thoughts that he did not hear Peter announce Michael's arrival. What alerted Gerard that Michael was there was the gasp behind him. Gerard spun around and saw Michael with his hand over his mouth.

"Gerard!"

"Michael..."

Michael ran up to him and froze. He touched his brother's arm carefully and traced the letters that he could see. He turned Gerard to face him completely and saw the swallows on his stomach close to his hips. He reached up and touched the carved flame on his chest. Michael's eyes were wide with terror and longing to know who did this. Gerard kept a steady gaze at Michael till he raised his eyes and looked into Gerard's.

"I don't understand?"

"You are not meant to understand."

"Why Gee, why?"

Gerard could hear the concern in Michael's voice as he chose to use his childhood name. Gerard put down the paintbrush and palette and beckoned Michael to sit down. Michael was close to shaking when they sat by the fireplace.

"Michael, a lot has happened this month to me and I don't quite know how to explain it."

"Please Gee, please try. I want to understand why you look the way you do. I promise I will not judge you. You are my brother, flesh and blood; I would never give you up for anything. Please trust me."

Gerard knew that Michael's words rang true. He got up from his chair and went to kneel down at his brother's feet. He took Michael's hand and after taking a deep breath, Gerard began to weave the tale of the contest.

***Frank***

Frank woke up in pain. His head was throbbing and he could hardly breathe. As he gasped for air he sat up too quickly and nausea overtook him. He managed to lean over the side of the bed and vomit onto the floor. He was dizzy and disorientated. Frank stumbled out of bed and narrowly avoided the puddle of sick. He crawled to the door and opened it. He saw that the hall was deserted as was the main area. The grandfather clock stated that it was nearly noon so Frank knew that he slept through morning meal. He does not think he could have stomached it anyway. Frank entered the main area and tried to crawl to the dining room, but his gut was seized with a violent streak of pain and he vomited again. He lost his balance and collapsed nearby. The stench was horrible so he turned his head away from it. His voice was hoarse as he tried to use it, but only a rasp came out. Frank just lay there, hoping someone would come by. He thought of Gerard and what he would think of his Master being weak and helpless. The thought of losing Gerard made him cringe. At that moment pain shot through him again and he found his voice. He cried out in agony. He curled into a fetal position and shivered. He barely heard his name being called when the blackness took over.

***Michael***

Shocked was not the word that came to mind to describe how Michael was feeling. Overwhelmed was a better one. He listened to his brother talk about a contract and a contest and what has been happening to him. Michael can tell that he left out some parts to spare him the intimate details. Michael got the gist of it anyway. What Gerard did not spare though was what happened to him with the former gardener. When Michael asked if he had been arrested and charged with the crime, Gerard simply stated that he was dealt with in the best way possible and that he had no fear that he would come back to hurt him again. Michael saw something flicker across his brother's face and it made him shudder to think that Gerard could hurt anyone. He also explained how it was Frank that found him and rescued him and took turns with Robert helping him to heal. Michael was trying to imagine Frank helping Gerard when he was thinking of the monster he was. The interesting thing was that when Gerard talked about being with Frank there was a reverence in his eyes and the way he held himself. Michael was ready to ask another question when a piercing cry rang through the home. Gerard looked at Michael.