The Cruel Outside (1x1 pigeon and Keru-chan)

[Kotorichan]

 

 

Plot setup: Sometime in the future a race of semi aquatic people (sorta like mermaids but not exactly) have been found living in deep caves in the earth. Many humans caught these creatures and started selling them as a sort of exotic pet.

 

MC:

 

Name: Mian Shusai

Age: 21

Gender: Male

Position: Seke

Likes: warmth, water, lots of space, salty foods, dark places, art

Dislikes: violence, cold water, confined places, being alone, loud noises

Other information: Mian lived with his family in the caves, he was very close to his parents and sisters. They were just a pretty normal family until their home was discovered.

He was captured fairly recently and brought to a training facility were humans trained him to become a 'proper' pet. He never really tried to fight it and just started to do what he was told. Since then he rarely seems genuinely happy and always seems very nervous. He's terrified of humans because they all seem to hurt him.

 

 

 

 

Mian shivered in the small room where he was being kept. A thick leather collar dug into his sensitive skin but he had already learned that trying to loosen it only made it more painful. There was a hose on the floor that let out a small amount of water for him, giving his skin enough moisture to keep from cracking but not enough to give him any comfort.

 

The door of the room opened, letting a piercing let flood the pitch black cell. Mian let out a soft cry of terror and tried to shield his weak eyes. Tough human hands grabbed his arms and dragged his naked body out into the light. The boy didn't try to struggle, he just shut his eyes to try to block out the painfully bright light.

 

Mian's body hit the floor of the auction stage with a soft thump, the hands that had been supporting him had let go as soon as the audience could see the creature. Mian didn't try to stand, he just curled up into a ball in a feeble attempt to protect himself. The stage lights were too bright for him even through his eyelids, there was never any light like this underground.

 

Once again human hands grabbed him, forcing him to sit up so that the potential buyers could see. Someone started to describe the 'item' to everyone. "21 years old, perfect health, male, well trained, found in caves deep below the Amazon rain forest... Starting prince one hundred thousand dollars"

[Keru-chan]

 

《 Name: Himura Ikuto 》

《 Age: 23 》

《 Gender: Boy 》

《 Likes: Flowers, stargazing, winter sea, things that are cold, movies, all kinds of murder, wine and supernatural things. 》

《 Dislikes: Breathing warm air in small places (to example in a car), insects (all kinds of them), slimy things, fish and driving. 》

《 Information: 》

Himura Ikuto, is the only child in a wealthy family that also owns lots of successful companies and their name is fairly well known in the business world. Born as the only child he wears the expectation on his shoulders to take over the company when his father deems him worthy for the position or when he dies. Ikuto though has never showed any major interest in the subject except in wanting to make his parents proud.

Since he oftenly was alone during his young years he spent lots of time being on his own and since he was home schooled he never got any opportunity to make any friends. Though that never bothered him. Ikuto was and still is very easily entertained and gullible. But he isn't naive and he knows the light sides just as well as he knows the dark sides in life.

He likes to space out and is kind of lazy since he doesn't like to do things that requires lots of energy. Since a short while back he has started to get an strange addiction to drink himself drunk and read about famous murderers and massacres. He have also always liked things and persons that are different.

 

 

Voices filled the room together with the soothing sound of violins, a piano and other instruments that was being played by highly skilled persons. Hired by the arranger of the gathering. Abelard von Vitz, a german professor that has under his life has gained a high status in society for all the good deeds he had done. A man who have donated to cancer funds, found cures for several sicknesses and held a several charity galas was tonight their host. And with their he meant he and the other wealthy and meaningsful people that currently was in the room. Actors and actresses, famous singers, politicians and business icons had tonight gathered to attend a party under Abelard's protection.

 

His eminence coloured eyes skillfully analyzed the people in his surroundings, just as his father had teached him. And now and then he raised his glass to take a sip from the red wine and move further on. With his calm face expression, straightened back and pleat-free costume he looked like quite the gentleman. Though the only thing was that his pale lips was constantly hanging in a rather bored gesture and his eyes was only open halfways, so it particularly looked like he was politely but bored as hell. Besides that he assumed that it was the fact that almost everyone in the room knew who he was that kept them from talking to him. Himura Ikuto, son to Himura Keiji, the owner of multiple successful companies and billionaire.

 

A soft hum slipped past his lips as suddenly a shrill sound echoed throughout the room, then a manly voice began to speak. Every single person immediately got quiet and listened to what was told. "Good evening and welcome, I hope you're enjoying yourself as we are about to start the first activity of the night" it got quiet and Ikuto used this to get closer to the auction stage so he could get a better sight. And what he found was rather shocking. "We'll start with this creature right over here. 21 years old, perfect health, male, well trained, found in caves deep below the Amazon rain forest... Starting prince one hundred thousand dollars" mumbles and whispers was sent throughout the room. Such things as, what is that? Where does it come from? And is it dangerous? Was only three of the many questions that was created but it was just a matter of seconds before people started to bid. "200 000", "250 000", "400 000". The prize was steadily growing bigger and bigger and when they finally had reached 700 000 it suddenly got quiet. "Hmm? No one more? Then first, second...". Well he knew that he probably would end up getting yelled at lster on for this but he couldn't let the chance just slip by, this creature was definitely too interesting than to just let go. "1 million!". The people gasped and all turned to the young man standing in the middle of the pack of humans. "1 million! Is someone going to bid any higher? No? Then first, second and third...Sold to the young man for 1 million!". He drew a hand through his dark violet coloured hair, slightly bothered by the price but for the first time under this night his lips formed a rather lazy and vague smile before approaching the stage.

 

"Congratulations young man! You have just bought yourself one of a kind pet" the man said and handed over the chain to the collar that decorated the man's neck. His eyes softened while looking at the poor creature that was clearly terrified. The two bulky man offered to help him but he just simply brushed it off with his hand, saying he could take the make to his car by himself. With smooth movements he took off his jacket to then carefully place it over the other one. "Come on, take it on" he turned to the man "my butler will come here soon with the money".

[Kotorichan]

Mian stumbled as he was pulled to his feet by the leash, the noise and light was making him dizzy. He could hear voices talking about him. Someone mentioned a car and he tried desperately to remember what that was. His entire body was shaking like a leaf from absolute terror.

 

A piercing cry of confusion and fear ripped from his throat as the jacket touched his shoulders. Mian quickly covered his mouth with both hands to try to stop himself from making anymore noise. He knew that he wasn't supposed to make any sounds unless a human told him too, and the fear of punishment for his mistake only made him tremble more.

 

He tried to open his eyes a little to see the man who purchased him but could only make out a vague silhouette in the painful brightness. The creature waited for some kind of order that he could understand, he was too scared of angering his master to do anything else.

[Keru-chan]

It got awfully quiet after his phone call to his butler out in the car but as soon as he had entered the room and acceded to his side the musicians were apparently ordered to start to play again because suddenly, the room was filled with the familiar sound again and peace was brought back. Meanwhile, the auctioneer checked the money so that they weren't fake. "It seems like everything is in its order, then Sir Himura I wish you all the best" the man bowed politely and he nodded quietly before letting his gaze drift off to the naked male.

 

Did he understand what he said? He took a steps forward, leaned over the stage edge and then suddenly, yanked the chain so that the creature's head was lifted. And so, he got to see his face. The young man, looked like any other human when looking at the basics but there were some few features that made him stand out. Like his skin, tail, hands and feets.

 

"Hello" he softly spoke and reached out to the other one before gently touching his head. "Do you understand what I'm saying? Please respond in any way that you feel comfortable with".

[Kotorichan]

Mian gasped as the chain was pulled, his collar dug into his skin which was quickly drying out. He let out a choked sob and had to fight thee urge to pull away from the man. He managed to open his eyes about halfway to look up at his owner.

 

The man shuddered at the feeling of being touched, but didn't protest at all. "y-yes master..." his said softly, his voice scratchy from dehydration. "I understand most words"

 

English wasn't his people's native language, but he had learned most of what he would need while he was being trained. Although he still had a bit of a strange accent as he spoke.

[Keru-chan]

Obviously, the other one wasn't to fond with the situation he had been put into. And even though Ikuto of course pitied the poor creature he had no intention to let it go. "Hmm...It talks!" he burst out in excitement and his face was lit up by a bright childish smile, at the same time as his eyes noticed the dry area on the males neck. Slowly he moved his hand from the male's head to his neck where he loosened the collar a bit and the examined the marks. It was a terrible sight. But after everything he had seen while researching about murderers and their masterpieces, this was nothing when compared. "Sorry, does it hurt?" He asked as he then with a simple gesture with his hand ordered his butler, Charles to carry the boy.

 

He had so many questions to ask him, yet it seemed like they had to wait if he didn't want the other one to die. While on his way out, he snatched a water spray bottle that you use to water the plants sometimes and then quickly escaped to the car so that no one would get the chance to talk to him.

 

Charles placed the young man in the backseat of the car with himself then he started it and drove off. At the same time, Ikuto was occupied with experimenting. He sprayed some of the water on the man's neck and waited a few seconds. "How does that feel?".

[Kotorichan]

Mian's body went limp as he let himself be carried. As much as he hated to admit it he loved how warm it was next to the humans. The loosened collar really did help a bit and he let his eyes close again.

 

The car seat felt strange but comfortable, better than the floor that he usually lay on. He whimpered softly when the car started to move, it made his stomach feel sick and he tried to curl up.

 

Mian gasped softly at the sudden feeling of water on his skin. It immediately made his body relax a little bit. His eyes fluttered open and he looked up at his master, finally able to properly see the man now that the light wasn't as bright.

 

"Thank you master..." he murmured in response, the cracked skin was already starting to become smooth just from the small amount of moisture. "water feels good..." his gaze drifted to the spray bottle, clearly craving more liquid but unable to bring himself to ask directly.

[Keru-chan]

Ikuto's face lightened up in curiosity as he listened and observed the male's reaction. Hmm...So water was necessary for its survival? Well, he had already guessed that this in front of him was some kind of water animal. Or animal and animal. In his eyes, the male was more human than animal.

 

"Oh..Do you want some more?" He said and sprayed another few times over his body. "By the way, do you have a name? And I don't really know where I should spray it, maybe you can do it yourself?" He laid the water spray bottle beside the male and then leaned back in the sear, making it comfortable for himself as he then loosened his tie and ruffled his dark violet hair.

 

It wouldn't take that long for them to come home. He lived downtown with his father and mother but he had his own apartment so fortunately, he wouldn't have to tell them directly about this...unique purchase.

[Kotorichan]

Mian slowly managed to sit up. The movement of the car made it difficult for him. "I... um... I am Mian..." he said slowly. He took the bottle in his hands and frowned slightly, everything up here was so strange and hard to understand. It took the man a minute to figure out how to make the bottle work.

 

When he managed to figure it out he sprayed himself in the face a few times. He slowly started to work his way down his body, trying to get every inch damp.

 

As he worked he looked over at the man in the car with him. Mian had thousands of questions he wanted to ask but he couldn't bring himself to say anything unless he had to.

[Keru-chan]

Mian. The young heir took his time to repeat the name in his head before nodding and smiling to himself. "Mian...I like it~". Just like he always did. Since he was alone for the most of the time he had developed a habit to talk to himself. A habit that Mian would have to get used to. If of course, he didn't use this opportunity to find his first friend in life. Except Charles.

 

When the car finally stopped he waited until Charles came to open his door before getting out. And while he did he made a small hand gesture towards the male as a sign to get out. Right in front of them, a tall skyscraper rose. Seemingly only made of glass. It was here, he lived. On the fourteenth floor to be more accurate. Maybe Mian could live in his indoor pool?

 

While walking into the building, Charles held up the door for them both before revealing his clock. "Master, it's dinner time. Do you want me to give your parents a message about your arrival?". Ikuto clicked on the elevator button while softly humming, leaving the butler waiting for an answer before he turned around. "You know what, do so. And say that I'll join them soon~". Thereafter the elevator doors opened and he stepped in. "Come come Mian".

[Kotorichan]

Mian almost fell over as the car stopped, he wasn't expecting it to just stop moving like that. He hurried to follow his master out of the car, worried that the machine might start again and he wouldn't be able to get back to the man.

 

He made sure to stay close to his owner, everything was so new and confusing. The man didn't know if the things around him would be safe to get close to.

 

Mian got into the elevator without a word. When the doors closed he gasped and backed up against the wall, his shoulders shaking in surprise. He didn't understand how something like that worked, his fear only increased when he felt the floor move.

 

A high pitched whine filled the room as his legs gave out, his whole body trembling in pure terror as what he had thought was just a room started to go upwards.

[Keru-chan]

A shrill sound cut into his ears and he flinched in surprise before looking at the male that sunk down on the floor. "Whoa...Take it easy" he mumbled as he crouched down beside him and patted his head gently. "It will soon be over~". It seems like they hadn't given the poor man a chance to get familiar with the society. Oh well, that was his job now it seemed.

 

After another three minutes the elevator finally stopped and the doors opened. "We're here" he slowly stood up and then walked into his apartment. The first thing to see was his gigantic bedroom, and a line of windows with beautiful view over the city below. Thereafter there was the pool to the right and bathroom directly beside his bed on the left. Since all of his food was cooked down in the kitchen he didn't have or needed a own and if he wanted something he just had to call for it.

 

Straightening his back he klicked on the silver coloured button on the wall just outside the elevator that in it's turn read his fingerprint and registered that he was at the moment being, home. "There's a pool to the right and beside the bed there's a door, it leads to the bathroom. If you want anything to eat you can just tell me and well I guess that's pretty much it". "Make yourself at home Mian" he looked softly at the male before going to the bed where he thereafter threw his red tie on. His slender hands unbuttoned the first buttons on his white shirt and he loosened a bit o the black belt on his pants before going to the bed table where a tablet rested on. He picked it up momentarily, pressed a few buttons and then placed it down again before sinking down on the bed. "You have 0 Messages" a female voice said as his eyes drifted off to nowhere land. His father would surely ask him about the gathering.

[Kotorichan]

Mian covered his mouth with his hands. "I-I'm so sorry master..." He whimpered, shutting his eyes for the rest of the ride in the elevator.

 

When the elevator stopped he slowly stood up on shaky legs and followed his master. His gaze wandered around the room at all the strange and unfamiliar things. He stood awkwardly to the side as the man spoke and watched him sit down.

 

"I'm sorry master, but um... w-what is a pool?" his voice trembled as he spoke and he couldn't bring himself to make eye contact with the human. His tail slowly curled around his own leg and he hugged his arms to his chest, starting to feel a bit cold.

 

Mian glanced at the phone, it had talked and so he assumed that there was another person somehow trapped in the device. He felt sorry for that person and hoped that he wouldn't face the same fate.

[Keru-chan]

Ikuto snapped out of his thoughts at the male's sudden question and he scratched the back of his head as he fumbled after the right words. "Uh..It's kind of a excavation in the ground that has afterwards been filled with water.." and just then he realised that there was a slight difference from ordinary water and his pool water. Chlorine. Oh..maybe the pool would end up being useless anyway. "You know what Mian, you should go and test it out~ be careful though.." he smiled softly before standing up and making his way to the elevator. "I need to do something so stay here and be a good boy".

 

Going down five floors he ended up on the ninth floor, where the dinner hall was. Walking rather slowly but with a certain elegance he entered the dining hall to find his father and mother in the middle of finishing their desserts. "Oh, Ikuto such a great timing. How was the gathering?" His father asked while with light movements wiping his lips with his napkin. "Boring" he answered. "I'll eat in my apartment I think, is there something more you want?". "No you can go".

 

He once again returned into the elevator to then return to his own floor. "Mian?" He called out before making his way to the tablet and picking it up. Prepared to order some food and wine. "Is there something you want?".

[Kotorichan]

Mian didn't understand some of the long words that the man used. He perked up at the mention of water though. As soon as his master left he wandered into the room with the pool. He made a soft sound of excitement at the sight of water and slipped off the jacket that he had been given. He folded the jacket up and left it a safe distance from the pool so it wouldn't get wet.

 

He briefly dipped his foot in the water, testing the temperature, before diving in. The chlorine made his skin tingle a little bit but he just ignored it, happy to be in actual water again. He stayed in the pool until he heard the human come back in. He hadn't bothered to turn the lights on in the room, partially because he didn't know how and partially because he liked the familiar darkness. He felt almost like he was back home.

 

The man reluctantly pulled himself out of the water when he heard his name. He shook his body to get the excess water off before carefully pulling the jacket back on and stepping into the main room. He blinked at the light and frowned slightly. "something I want?" he tilted his head to the side, confused by the question. "what would I want master?"

[Keru-chan]

Shortly after he had called out the creature revealed itself, his skin almost shining in the light of the lamps. "Yeah...Y'know, are you hungry and want something to eat? By the way what do your kind eat? Seagrass?" He drew a hand through his dark violet hair and a light sigh slipped past his lips as he then once again glanced at the male. His cheeks flushed pale pink. "Uh...Maybe you need something to wear.." he mumbled out and went to the closet to see if there was something that he could give the other one. Though, he would have to include the tail in the picture. Which would made it harder. Maybe a morning gown would do for the moment? He nodded in agreement to his own thoughts before taking it out and walking up to the other one. "Here take this on~ and you can just throw the jacket on the floor".

 

While waiting for the male to answer he ordered a bottle of wine and some grapes to himself. If the truth was going to be told, he wasn't that hungry.

[Kotorichan]

It took Mian a few minutes to remember the words for what he could eat. He slipped the jacket off while he thought. "The food we eat... It can't be found up here. But we can eat most human foods, except... um..." his face scrunched up in concentration.

 

"um... it's..." He slipped on the gown that he was given, starting to get nervous since he couldn't remember what the word was. "things... things that make your mouth burn..." he looked at the floor and fidgeted with the fabric. "you have a word for it, when food does that... I'm sorry master, I don't remember the word... but it makes us really sick when the food burns"

 

Mian still didn't know how strict his new owner would be, all he could do was assume the worse and try his hardest not to get into any trouble with the man.

[Keru-chan]

The young man hummed softly while listening to what the male had to say. So they can eat human food. That was, great. For him since it would be strange to order seagrass and that stuff up to his room. In thay case it would have only been a matter of time.

 

"Burns? Food that burns.." he sheepishly repeated and then snapped his fingers before bursting out in a light chuckle. "You mean you can't stand spicy food?" He smiled softly towards the male before directing his gaze down to the tablet and ordered a plate with meat, vegetables and rice. That would do.

 

After a short while the sound of the elevator doors being opened could be heard and he immediately came to meet up with the servant before she would go to far. "Thank you~ You can go down now" he grabbed the trolley and waved the servant goodbye that with a rather surprised expression returned to the elevator. "The food is here~". Ikuto picked up a grape, put it in his mouth and then filled his glass with the red wine and took it up. It smelled like heaven.

[Kotorichan]

Mian relaxed slightly when he heard the right word. "y-yes, that's it" he pushed his damp hair out of his eyes. "i'm sorry for being so forgetful master..." he murmured.

 

He watched the human leave the room with a nervous frown. The man waited for a moment before hurrying to join his owner. By the time he left the room the servant was already gone. He stood next to Ikuto, still nervous. His stomach growled at the smell of food and he took a fearful step backwards. "I'm sorry" he whimpered, his shoulders starting to tremble again. The scent only reminded him of how hungry he felt, but he hadn't been given permission to actually touch anything.

[Keru-chan]

Taking a rather greedy sip from the red wine in his glass he spun around and looked at the male that once again said 'I'm sorry'. Hnn..? He was well trained when it came to manners. "No need to apologize, eat eat~" he said while continuing forward to one of his bookshelved and took out a book after careful examination. Thereafter he sunk down on the bed and placed the glass of wine on the bed table.

 

"Mian...Do you know what a murderer is..?" He asked while rolling so that he was lying on his stomach. Oh well, he didn't even bother to wait for an answer. "A murderer...is a very special person. Someone with a so completely different mindset. So unique that there are more books about Jack the Ripper than it is about Abraham Lincoln. Ironic isn't it? That someone who takes lives is more interesting than a President. And oh, a President is like a leader if you didn't know it~" Ikuto pausef and looked down at his hands. "Someday..I too will become a leader.." and then he gripped the glass and emptied it.

 

About ten minutes and seven glass later the young heir was dancing around in the room with his beloved book. Stumbled back and forth before tripping and falling down to the floor. "Ouch..." he chuckled and then looked up in the ceiling. "Did..iiiit taste good?" He slurred and laughed at himself.

[Kotorichan]

Mian immediately started to eat when he was given permission, he was clearly starving. He looked up and shook his head when he was asked the question. He listened to the man talk with a frown, he didn't understand a lot of the things that were said but he did his best to listen and make a mental note to find out later.

 

When Ikuto started to act strangely Mian started to get scared. He didn't understand what had changed in the human, it seemed to have something to do with the drink but he couldn't comprehend how it was possible. He gasped when the man fell down and rushed to his side, crouching down next to him. "Master! Are you hurt?" He looked down with genuine concern, trying to see if there was any injury without touching him. He hated to see people get hurt, and didn't want to have to watch anything bad happen to this man. "Master, you're acting different... Do you need some rest?" he asked gently. "Is this something that happens when humans become ill?"

[Keru-chan]

A vague smile was brought onto his lips when the male came running for him. Asked him if he was hurt. So he cared after all? According to himself, it had looked like the creature despised humans. He chuckled at the man's kindness and then rolled over on his side before heaving himself up. "This issss something that happens wheeeen humanss are drunk Mian" he managed to stand up. But it looked like he wouldn't be able to hold his balance for that long. "Y'know what...? I think it's timeeee for me to go to beeed, you wanna make me company Mian?". Ikuto looked at the other before stumbling to the bed where he then dropped down on and started to fight to get his clothes off.

 

His shirt came first, then his pants and finally his socks was taken off before he crept down under the covers and laughed once again. It was cold. In the bed. It feelt nice against his body brimming with warmth. "Come comeeee Miiiian...~ lay down beside me here" he said and patted the place beside him while smiling widely. "I wonder what kind of dreams Ted Bundy had...Surely strange ones..What kind of dreams do you have Miiiiiian?".

[Kotorichan]

Mian quickly followed his master, ready to catch him if he fell. "I'm sorry master, I don't know what it means to be 'drunk'..." he replied nervously.

 

He froze when he heard the offer, he had leaned a lot about pleasuring his owners when he was being trained. But the idea of doing something like that was still frightening. The man bit his lip and slowly got into bed with the human. He could only hope that he wouldn't have to do more than share the bed. Mian shivered at the feeling of the cold sheets against his skin, it felt weird and gross to be sleeping under so much fabric. He still couldn't bring himself to look his master in the eyes, he was too scared.

 

"Dreams?" he frowned at the question. "I'm sorry master but I don't have dreams anymore..." after he had been taken from his home, all his dreams seemed to stop and instead he just had nightmares. But he left that out since it might bother the human. Mian had learned that humans seem to dislike it when he mentioned his life before this.

[Keru-chan]

The young heir let out a hiccup and drew a deep sigh. "Hnn..? No dreams you say, what kind of life is that...? Then what do you have, nightmares? That's not good..." he mumbled while struggling with the dizziness in his head. "You..must have suffered a lot.." the male looked up at the other one, smiling vaguely with a drowsy expression. "You don't have...to be so afraid Mian...I won't hurt you..But I guess you can't help it if I look scary..". He snorted and then turned his back to the creature, letting his eyelids fall down. "Don't call me Master anymore, say Ikuto instead. I don't want a slave..I want a friend".

 

Ikuto didn't waste any time to listen to Mian's answer, if he actually had one. It seemed like the make wasn't that fond of English. But the most basic things he seemed to know. Well, he didn't need someone that would understand everything he says. He just wanted a person that would listen. Rather quickly, the young male thereafter feel asleep. And he slept through the night, quietly.

 

When he finally woke up it was to the sound of his alarm clock. A tired grunt left him as he stuck out his arm under the cover and then rather harshly hit the off button. Silence filled the room and it left him with a pounding headache. He needed some headache tablets.

[Kotorichan]

Mian lay awake for a long time, just thinking about what the man had said. He wanted to believe this person, but it was hard since he had never met a human who was nice. He finally fell asleep almost two hours after Ikuto.

 

During the night he woke up twice because of nightmares. After the second time he ended up snuggling close to the human for comfort. The alarm woke him up with a start. He immediately sat up and looked around with wide eyes, worried that he was in some kind of danger. He relaxed slightly when he noticed that Ikuto didn't seem alarmed.