The Tale of Pet

Chapter 2 Part 2

All of us "pets" were told to sit and stay for our first class. I thought this was our first class, but I guess, it was more like an orientation/homeroom? Mistress May had said that we would meet with her before any of the classes started and she would show us many things.

A few moments later a man with a female "pet" came in and introduced themselves. "Hello, welcome to the transfer facility, I am one of your trainers. This is my pet Clarissa. You may call me Sir Dominic or Dom, unless it is pet time, in which pets do not speak, only make noises to get one's attention unless told to speak by a Sir or Ma'am. Sirs and Ma'ams are the other Doms within this facility. You all have one Master and one Mistress. Mistress May is your headspace specialist. I am your pet trainer. My role is to teach you how to be a pet.

Lesson one, is you do not speak on pet days. Today you may speak, however you will wait to be called upon like in any class. If I catch you talking to each other at any time, unless I tell you too, you will be subjected to a punishment. Each class is segmented into 2 hour increments, with 15 minutes in between for free time. Are there any questions regarding this?"

A girl to the left raised her hand and Dom called on her. "Who is our Master?"

"Your master is he who takes care of you, the one who brought you from your room to here. Anyone else have a question?"

When no one raised their hands Dom clapped his hands making us all jump in our seats. "Okay then. Because today is a half day so you may adjust yourself to the transfer facility, I and Clarissa will take our leave. You will have 5 minutes now to process and socialize. Your next instructor will be in shortly."

At that, he walked out of the room with Clarissa crawling behind him. I don't know if I can do this. I want to go home. I want to hug Mom like when I was younger. 005 looked at me as I straightened up. "I'll be in our room if you need me. I need to think some things through."

I stepped out the door to be met by 3 'Masters' that circled me. "Why are you out of your class?" the center man asked. He was large and muscular towering over me by a couple feet. Looking up I gulped. His dark skin stood out in front of the ceiling light. He had a kind look on his face, though, as though he was concerned.

"Um... I'm sorry, sir. I just need to go to my room. I need some time alone."

"State your name and number."

"P3-W8, 006."

"Ah, yes. The one we were unsure about.' He turned to the man on my right, "Tom, please escort Ms. 006 to her room." Tom bowed to the burly man and walked away with a nod telling me to follow him. I bowed to the man as well and hurried after Tom. He was around my height, pale, and lean.

"I'm sorry about all this. If you are uncomfortable, you always have the choice to leave."

"I know, and thank you. I just need time to think my options over. I don't understand."

"None of the girls and boys here do. If you are struggling, we do have an orientation video in place of the lessons. A bit outdated, I know, but it is the best we can do in lieu of mind scans, which is impossible to erase if you choose to go down that route. Just let me know."

"Thank you Sir Tom."

"Please, just Tom. What is your family name?"

"Toca."

"Classic Eastern name. Toca. I like it."

"Thank you Tom. I like yours as well."

"Well, I'm not supposed to tell you this, but my family name is Girret."

"Westerns have Family names as well?!"

"Well, no. I am an Eastern born, but the Keepers decided that I was more of a Western Male. So they brought me to a facility that orientates boys and girls to be Masters. We only work here. All Masters here are actually Eastern born. We were all given names separating us from our past."

"Oh..."

"If you pass, it will happen to you too. I suggest getting used to the fact that Toca is dead. You are 006. Girret is dead. Tom is all that is left. The reason I'm telling you this is because it does get easier. It is for the best. The West is the greatest place ever. Yes, there is still a power gap, but you will be taken care of. You will enjoy your place. Or, you can leave. No one will judge you. Think about it. But I ask that you stay at least a month."

"Ok Tom. Thank you. I think I would like to watch the video."

"Great! Right this way 006"

I followed Tom to a room with a giant screen and a box of sorts. I sat down on the fluff next to the box and Tom went behind it and me. I looked at the screen as a picture started to show up as the lights turned off. Tom then sat next to me and the video started.

"Hello. If you are watching this, you are unsure of what you are doing here and how this place works as well as whether you should stay or not. You don't understand your role in this new world. You are not alone." A woman said on the screen. She was wearing the same kind of clothes Tom was.

"This is the Transfer Facility. Here you will spend a few years training your mind and body for the West. Transfers are classified into 4 groups: Pet, Little, Companion, or Servant. Professionals will monitor you and place you accordingly so your training may begin smoothly. You may leave if you so desire. Simply talk to your appointed Master and he or she will see to it that you will transition out of the facility smoothly."

"If you are a pet, please press the button with a paw. If you are little, please press the button with a pacifier. If you are a companion, please press the button with a ring. If you are a servant, please press the button with a bell." The woman stopped speaking and the options popped up on the screen. Tom got up and pressed a button on the box.

A young girl came to the screen hopping up and down. "Hello there! I am a pet too. Being a pet is so much fun! You get to do whatever you want, but still follow the rules okay? You crawl and live like pet and its so nice. You never have to worry about anything anymore. I live with Master and he is so kind. I get so many treats and he loves me! I love him too! Don't worry! If you are chosen as a pet it is for good reason, because deep down you are a pet! I gotta go now! Bye!"

The screen went back to the woman. "As you can see, the Transfer facility has the best at heart for you. The West is wonderful, and you will love it." The screen then went black and the lights turned back on.

I turned to Tom to see him watching me. "Thank you, Tom. I will try this facility for a month. But you have to promise me something in return."

"Yes 006?"

"Be here for me. Be my protector. Be my temporary Master."

"I will be here for you and protect you, but I cannot be your Master. I already have two pets to take care of. I am sorry. But if you ever need me just ask any of the Masters."

"Thank you, Tom. Can I go back to class now?"

"006, I would say yes, however class is over for the day." Tom handed me my card. "I do believe this is yours. It is time for you to go shopping."