What is this life?

What is this life?

Disclaimer: I don't own any part of these characters or the name Gravitation- but boy do I wish I did. Thanks Muramaki-san for creating it all!
I dedicate this to Eiri-Chick, who has inspired me.



Chapter 3

Hiro POV

Hiro looks out the window of the harem room. It's been two hours since Seguchi-sama took his friend to test his abilities to satisfy a master. Well, at least he wasn't returned in short order, like the last time, with K-san dragging him by the shirt. That didn't go so well. K-san was really angry that time, and Shuichi caught the brunt of that anger on his back, ten times. If it is taking this long, either Shuichi is doing well, or Master Seguchi is really patient. I just hope it is the former, not the latter.
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Lost in his thoughts, Hiro dosen't hear the door open. It isn't until Shuichi collapses at his feet that he knows his friend is back, but what kind of shape was he in?

"Shu, are you okay?" Fear strikes the face of the crimson haired man when he looks down to see blood running down the young man's crumpled legs. "Shu...." A groan is all he gets in response.

Picking up Shuichi gingerly, he carries him over to their corner of the room. Shuichi cries out in pain as his backside comes into contact with the sleeping mat. Realizing that this was more than a test to see Shuichi's oral abilities, Hiro cringes. Seguchi-sama must have been very impressed with what Shuichi could do with his mouth. He remembers the first time he was with his new master. Not being a virgin, seasoned in the art of male love-making, Hiro knew how to please his partners. What he didn't know was Tohma likes oral stimulation, but he likes to finish by fucking his bedmate until he is begging. Begging for him to stop, that is. Tohma Seguchi is a sadist of the worst degree. He likes his sex rough and he knows all the ways to make it hurt. He gets off on giving pain, never pleasure to his sex partner. Once he is sure that his victim is spent and can't take any more pain, (possibly on the verge of dying) Tohma finally has his orgasm. Hiro winces at the remembered pain in his backside after that encounter. Poor Shuichi, he didn't stand a chance against that kind of torture. Maybe a beating from K-san would have been preferable after all.

Shuichi groaned out something incoherent, which brought Hiro back to the here and now. Going to the water basin nearby, Hiro soaks some towels in the cool water and brings them back to his friend. Carefully removing the tattered shirt and shorts, Hiro tries to assess the damage done. He tenderly wipes the blood from Shuichi's legs and thighs. When he turns Shuichi over to check and clean his rear, he is shocked. There are bite marks and hand prints on the swollen buttocks. After wiping some of the scarlet fluid from around his torn anus, he sees that the blood is still oozing out, mixed with the remains of Seguchi's semen. As softly as possibly, the taller applies the towels to the abused area, using just enough pressure to stop the bleeding.. After several minutes, he removes the towels. The cool water has helped to cauterize the tear in the anus, and the bleeding has stopped. Next, Hiro takes the jar of salve he had used days earlier on the whipping cuts, and applies a liberal amount to the sorest areas. The entire time, Shuichi lay perfectly still. Only his sobs and groans let Hiro know his best friend is still alive. Once the salve has time to penetrate the afflicted area and Shuichi calms a bit, Hiro rolls his friend onto his back and covers him with a blanket. What Shuichi needs now is sleep. The redhead lays down next to his friend and holds him in his arms, providing as much comfort and warmth as humanly possible. Soon, both are fast asleep. Hopefully, tomorrow will be a better day.

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Three days later, preparations begin for the big birthday party Seguchi is planning for his friend. Ryuichi Sakama is here, jumping and laughing at all the commotion. "Come on Tohma-chan, please tell me, what is my present? I really want to know, please Tohma- tell me, please!" Tohma merely smiles at his friend. This is one surprise he doesn't intend to reveal. "I told you before, Ryuichi, I am not telling you what you are getting this year. It is something very special, and you will just have to wait. Besides, your birthday isn't until tomorrow. Everything will be prepared when you arrive for the party at 7:00 PM tomorrow evening."
That is the last Seguchi says before he turns and walks over to discuss something with K. The slaves are being sequestered for the day, he wants to be sure that his "special" present is well rested and ready. "Have you checked on Shuichi since our encounter the other day? He really is something quite unique. I am certain that Ryu will be happy with him."

"He's recovered nicely. Hiro has taken good care of him. He doesn't seem to have any ill effects from his test with you. I am somewhat concerned though, since he has fallen into somewhat of a depression. I am not quite sure the reason."

"Well, best you see to it that his 'depression' is not evident tomorrow night when he is wrapped up and ready to present to Sakama-san at his party."
With that, Seguchi turns and walks over to some others who are decorating the room, barking orders on how he wants the flower garlands draped around the main table in the room. This is one going to be the best night in Ryuichi's life. Everything has to be perfect.

K looks around, and catches sight of two familiar faces. Standing in the doorway leading into the great hall stand Noriko Ukai and Eiri Yuki. Ms. Ukai he recognizes as one of Seguchi's business partners. She is the vice president in charge of shipping, worldwide. A quiet and unassuming presence, she is one of the only people who knows of Tohma's real money making business. Next to her is Tohma's brother-in-law, world renown art dealer Eiri Yuki. He is the only other person that Tohma trusts to know his less than legitimate business dealings. His art galleries all over the world are really outlets for Tohma's treasured merchandise. Eiri Yuki is tall, blonde and quite aloof. His presence here is a shock to K. He knows he is on the guest list for the party, but he seldom comes to the mansion unless by special invitation.
K approaches the two newcomers and bows respectfully. "Welcome Ukai-san, Yuki-san. Is there something I can do for you?"

Noriko is the first to speak. "Seguchi-san asked us to attend a business meeting. We heard the ado here and came to check on it. So, this is going to be the venue for Sakama-san's party. I am impressed. I didn't know Seguchi-san had this much revere for his old friend."

Yuki just stood there, glaring at the blonde man barking orders at the florist and catering staff. "Yeah, we have a meeting in an hour. This is quite a scene. That baka Sakama-san seems to be quite enjoying all the attention Seguchi is lavishing on him" K nods. Not commenting further, Yuki turns leaving the area, “We can wait in Seguchi's office.” Ukai follows Yuki out.




Tohma enters his office, walking directly to his oversized mahogany desk and sits down. “Thank you both for coming over on such short notice. I have a new shipment that needs to be sent to a client in Turkey. This will have to coincide with the party tomorrow evening. Sakama’s present is going to be one of the newer arrivals he has taken an uncanny liking to. The problem is the slave has a close companion that we acquired at the same time. They are too close. I cannot keep that slave here. He is far too independent for our usual cliental. I do, however, have a client who has seen a picture of this new slave and is quite fascinated with the redhead. I have explained the problem he may encounter, but he is willing to take the slave as-is. I want the lad out of here by the time the party starts.”

Ukai is the first to speak up. “So Tohma, how do you plan to ship him? On such short notice, we may not be able to find a suitable escort for him. I can’t just send anyone with a potential problem. With the time difference between Japan and Turkey, we are talking about moving merchandise in less than twenty four hours. You certainly like to make things difficult for me.”

Seguchi stares at his business partner. “Details do not concern me, make it happen. I want the youth out of here before the party. His presence causes me concern. Sakama’s present is extremely reliant on the redhead, and I believe that if left alone, he will be less of a problem.” Turning his head to speak to his brother-in-law “Eiri, I assume you can have everything worked out with the gallery in Istanbul to accept delivery of the package. The client will be to collect his merchandise just before the gallery closes tomorrow evening. ” Handing a sealed manila envelope to Yuki, “This is the information on the client. Payment is due upon receipt.’ Looking back and forth between the two, his final words are “See that all goes well and that I am not bothered further in this matter.” With that, Seguchi leaves his desk and exits the room.

“Well, that went well, typical for Seguchi. I suppose we should get back to work and make the necessary arrangements” Ukai says before rising from her seat. “I will call you later with all the details and when to expect the courier and parcel.” With a nod, she leaves the room.

Yuki opens the envelope and looks at the photo of Hiro inside. Speaking to himself “I hope this one doesn’t cause any problems. I remember the last one that was sent to Istanbul, he didn’t last more than a week.” Yuki looks at the client information and places everything back in the envelope. “Poor kid, he has no idea what is in store for him.” With that, Yuki gets up to leave.


TBC