Kane sighed as he got reprimanded for driving away a potential suitor. He hadn't meant to hit the guy, honest, it . After being beat and sent back to his rooms, he let himself rest. He wanted out of this place; he hated it so much, but the only way out was either with a Master or dead. He listened to the silence around him, breathing deeply and letting the peace fill his being. That was how Jade found him several hours later.

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Kane woke with a start when a hand was laid on his shoulder. He glanced up and relaxed when he realized it was only Jade, his Caretaker. Jade was the only friend he'd ever had. He had long, blue black hair, kind brown eyes and soft pale skin. Jade was so..beautiful in comparison to him. He had long blood red hair, anger red eyes and dark skin. He was decorated in tattoos from his home tribe, but the Owners said they accentuated his beauty, so they had not been removed.

"You, know, They're talking about killing you if the next one does not take you." Jade spoke softly while dealing with the deep wounds on Kane's back.

"I know Jade, but..I do not wish to be a thing. I wish I could just go home. I miss my family and friends. I what's to happen to me.I did not even get to say goodbye to my mother.." Kane trailed off. They had had conversations like this many times. Jade knew everything about Kane, he'd spent hours studying the young slaves file and listening to tales about Kanes homeland.

When Jade finished Kanes back, Kane turned and sat up, taking Jades hand in his own. He looked deep into Jades gentle, brown eyes before leaning over and gently kissing Jade on the lips.

"Thank you for all you have given me. I will NEVER forget you. You will always be my dearest friend." He looked down, trying to hold back his tears.

Jade looked slightly confused. "Meari, what do you mean? Why do you speak like you leaving me?"

"Because I am Jade. Tomorrow a Master is coming. I do not want to die Jade. I know I am well known for , but if this One does not take me, they will kill me. Or give me to the Kinjari.."Kane trailed off. Kinjaris were cruel, merciless Masters who usually killed their slaves within a few months of getting them. They had wanted to their hands on Kane for as long as he had been available, but the Owners said they would only get him if no-one else took him.

Jade gasped. "No, They mustn't do that. You are beautiful; they would lose much profit if they did that." Tears filled both of their eyes, once Jade realized what was happening. Jade ran his fingers through Kanes hair, the only way he knew of to calm Kane in any situation. They sat like that for a few hours before Jade stood and prepared a bath for Kane. He knew Kane would not sleep that night and work well at being a slave. He wanted to be there in the last few hours of his friend's life as a free man.

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. I don't really know where this came from, but I hope you liked it. I might add more, but im really not sure.(. I hope you enjoy. If I get more then say..10 reviews, I just MIGHT consider adding more. Anywho, I hope you liked it. Kearan