*** Okay, we all should know the drill by now... Right? This is Yaoi, it is graphic, contains mature themes and language. WARNING!! THIS CHAPTER DEALS WITH A RAPE. IF THAT SORT OF THING BOTHERS YOU, THEN PLEASE DON’T READ! If you’re not old enough to watch this stuff in a movie, then ya shouldn’t be reading this! I don’t own the Troopers, so don’t sue me. I’m broke! ***

Chapter Two

Seiji slowly pulled into the hospital’s parking garage, his earlier fears were waning as he looked for an available space. He spotted one near the garage’s elevators and pulled in. Seiji carefully scanned the area for any movement, it was quiet, and maybe a little too quiet, but he wasn’t going to let idle threats consume him.

He stepped out of the car, still a little uneasy and began walking towards the elevator, listening for footsteps or any other noise. Stopping suddenly, Seiji remembered he had left a file in the back seat of his car and turned back to get it. He couldn’t help but feel as though he was being watched; he searched the area again... nothing.

Come on Seiji; stop acting so paranoid, this isn’t like you at all. He told himself as he opened the door to his car. Reaching into the car for the file which had fallen to the floor, Seiji sensed a presence behind him and quickly attempted to get out of the car. ~Wait! Who was grabbing him? ~ Seiji felt panic rise and seize his mind. ~What? Something was at his throat! Oh God NO! A knife! ~ His mind screamed, it had happened so fast... too fast. ~Where did this unseen person come from? ~

Fear gripped him as an arm held onto him tightly while the other held the blade closely against his neck. Seiji wasn’t normally one to panic, but jet lagged fatigue still had a hold on him. He began to move in order to free himself despite the fact that his assailant could easily slip the knife across his flesh and end the struggle.

Seiji barely had time to think when his assailant pressed a cloth against his face, the knife dug into his skin, he felt a small trickle of blood run down his neck as blackness gripped him pulling him deeper into it’s ugly grasp. TOUMA! Seiji’s mind screamed.

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( TOUMA! ) Touma bolted up in his bed, he thought he heard someone shout his name, taking a minute to shake the sleep from his mind, it became clearer. It wasn’t a dream; someone did call me... Then it hit him... OH GOD SEIJI!

“Seiji?” Touma began reaching out through the link, searching for him, his heart pounding madly in his chest. “Seiji! What‘s wrong?” Fear began sweeping over him, as he raced to the phone and dialed the number to Seiji’s office. “Come on! Answer will ya. Please Seiji.”

Touma allowed the phone to ring till an answering machine kicked in before hanging up and dialing the hospital’s switchboard.

(Hello, Toyama General. How may I help you?) A female voice prompted.

“Yes, I need to speak to Dr. Seiji Date please.” Touma knew his voice was shaky though he was trying not to panic.

(Just a minute and I‘ll connect you to his office.) She responded.

“No, don’t!” Touma shouted into the phone. He cringed slightly knowing how he must have sounded to the voice on the other end. “I’ve already tried his office; no one is picking up.” He explained, his voice softening. “Could you have him paged?”

(I can do that sir, but if he’s in surgery he won’t be able to answer.) She told him.

“Fine, just page him please.” Touma held the phone close to his ear, his grip tightening around the receiver. He closed his eyes, afraid to even breathe. He prayed that this was all in his mind, prayed that he had only been dreaming he heard Seiji call for him.

It seemed to take an eternity for the switchboard operator to get back to him, when in reality it had been just a few seconds. (I’m sorry, but no one is answering the page. Would you like me to connect you to his office to leave a message?) She asked him.

Damn! Touma thought to himself. Now what? Then he remembered Seiji telling him about a board that they used to keep track of surgeries. “Could you check and see if he was scheduled for surgery this morning?” Touma asked, he was trying to remain calm but in the pit of his stomach he felt an overwhelming need to hear Seiji’s voice.

(I can see, one moment please?) Once again Touma found himself waiting and hoping. He tried again to reach out with his mind to Seiji, and again he was left with emptiness. (Sir?) The woman had come back on the line and Touma jumped.

“Yes? Is Dr Date in surgery?” Touma squeezed his eyes shut hoping to hear good news. He rubbed a temple as a headache began to set in.

(Well, his name is on the schedule board though no one on the that floor can remember seeing him this morning. Should I leave a message on his beeper?) She replied.

Touma felt his heart sinking. If Seiji were in the O. R. he wouldn’t have called to him through their link. No, Seiji wasn’t in surgery, he had to be in trouble and was either unable to hear him through the link or... No, don’t even go there Touma! Touma thanked the woman for her help and hung up.

“Now what do I do? Damn you Seiji, why didn’t you stay home this morning? Why didn’t I insist he stay or I go with... Please be okay Seiji, please?” Touma decided to try and meditate the way Seiji had taught him, hoping against all hopes that it would clear his mind enough to reach him... his Seiji.

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Seiji could hear voices in the distance calling to him but he couldn’t respond, didn’t want to. Let me sleep. Just so tired. His mind begged. He felt the sharp slap across his cheek and his eyes flew open, the bright light stung them, forcing him to close them again. Another slap on his cheek, his mind still much too groggy to comprehend what was going on.

He moaned quietly his head hurt like hell, his mouth felt dry and sticky and a familiar odor hung in his nostrils. Ether! That’s what he smelled! But how? Why? He was desperately trying to put together some kind of rational thought.

“Well Dr Date, you’ve decided to awaken, finally!” A male voice registered in Seiji’s mind.

“You!” Seiji responded, his voice hoarse from the dryness of his throat. His mind was still a blur. He realized that he was tied spread eagle to a four poster bed; having been stripped of his jacket, shirt and undershirt. His heart began to pound madly in his chest and he could sense fear building up inside his mind.

“Well, well... You haven’t forgotten me yet. Good. I want to repay you for you’re... err, kindness” Luis Augustus said and moved closer.

“Mr. Augustus, why...? Why are you doing this?” Seiji whipped his head to allow the hair to fall away from both eyes as he stared him down. “Who are you really?” Seiji found himself asking.

“Well, I’m not that brat’s father, that’s for sure!” He replied and sat down on the bed next to Seiji. “My late wife had an affair with a bum of a gardener and that piece of shit was the by-product.” He explained as he reached out to run his fingers over Seiji’s bare chest.

Cringing from the touch, Seiji tried to pull away but the tightness of his restraints made that impossible. “Listen, there are agencies that will help you and your s... the boy.” Seiji was still having trouble thinking clearly, his mind and body was still under the influence of the ether.

“And have that brat get me thrown in the slammer? Really, what do you take me for? Why do you think we are here in Japan? If it weren‘t for the fact that the kid was so submissive I would have left him in the states” He smirked and pinched Seiji’s nipple hard causing Seiji to cry out from the pain.

“I so love watching someone in the throes of agony.” Luis grabbed at his own crotch, rubbing the bulge that was forming. Just the mere sight of the man he was moments away from ravishing was turning him on.

His mind was already thinking about the various acts he would perform on him, acts that would bring him pleasure and most likely a great deal of pain to the good Doctor.

Seiji was trying his best to remain in control but the effects of the drugs on him were making it difficult. Watching as Luis touched himself combined with the look on his face shook Seiji to the core and he tried not to think about what was to come. Please, not that, anything but that. Seiji pleaded in his mind. He wasn’t sure he could handle an assault like that, his pride and dignity wouldn’t allow it. The very thought was making him nauseous.

“What a beautiful body you have Dr. Date, so smooth, so muscular. You obviously take very good care of yourself.” Luis ran his hands over Seiji’s chest, and then bent down to plant a kiss on his cheek. Seiji recoiled from it only to have a hand grab a fist full of hair in order to hold his head in place.

Luis yanked Seiji’s hair harder, twisting it as he did so. Making eye contact, Luis seethed with anger. “Now, here me out Doctor Date! We can do this the easy way, making it so much easier on you, or.... The hard way! If you constantly insist on protesting, this all could become quite painful! GOT THAT DOC ?”

Seiji’s eyes flew open wide upon hearing the statement. His heart beating hard enough in his chest to actually hurt. He knew he had to get out of there and fast. He tried to concentrate on Touma and reach him through the mind link. Touma, help me... Help me please? The drugs in his system were clouding his abilities to focus. Seiji sighed he had no idea if he was reaching Touma or not, everything was just too fuzzy.

Seiji gasped as he felt Luis’s lips on his neck, choking back the first signs of tears as he felt Luis’s hand snaked over his chest and abdomen Seiji thought for sure that he was going to be sick right then and there.

“No, stop.” He pleaded hoarsely. God his throat hurt. He needed to bide his time, but how? Seiji used the only option opened to him and began to thrash about on the bed. Seeing this Luis became angry and slapped Seiji hard in the face.

Tasting his own blood, Seiji spit it back at his assailant. His eyes narrowed and blazed, challenging the man who was violating him with his touch. Seiji couldn’t allow this man to violate him; he had to remain in control. If I could just get a hand free, I could reach my orb. Seiji was thankful that Touma had insisted he take it with.

“I guess it’s going to be the hard way then.” Luis hissed and stood up. “Mitch! Get in here now! Bring Rick with you!” He shouted. “You asked for it Doc!” He said through clenched teeth. Seiji trembled slightly at the tone of his voice.

“Wh... What are you going to do?” Seiji asked, feeling his stomach knotting up as he fought to hold his breakfast down.

“Oh don’t you worry Doc; I’m going to enjoy every inch of you... Inside and out! I‘ve got a hard on with your name written all over it. I just know it‘s going to be wonderful sinking this deep into that beautiful body of yours.” He leaned over so his face was inches from Seiji’s.

Seiji shivered, even his breath was causing him to feel sick. In one swift movement, Luis grabbed Seiji’s face and brushed his lips over his. Seiji shut his eyes trying to block out the image of this vile person and the kiss.

“I’m going to get ready my sweet Doc I‘ve got a few surprises for you.” He grinned and gave a quick kiss to Seiji’s groin. “In the meantime, my men here will prepare you.” Luis stared at the two men standing at the foot of the bed. “Get the good doctor ready for me. Remove only his pants and loosen the ropes slightly.” His smile was evil as he shot Seiji one last glance before going out the door.

Seiji started pulling against the restraints as the two men walked over to the bed. His mind in shock at what was to become of him. Can’t let it happen. Just can’t. Too humiliating. He repeated over and over in his mind.

“Now, now Dr. Date, we don’t want to hurt you... yet, so be cooperative. Mr. Augustus doesn‘t like it if we rough up his conquests before he has had the chance to enjoy them.” Seiji felt the ropes to his legs loosen and he pulled them up to his chest, then using all his strength, shot them back out straight again. The two men were caught completely off guard and whipped back and forth from the force of Seiji’s move.

“Rick! Hold him down, I’ll get Jeff and Steve.” Mitch shouted as they regained control of Seiji’s legs. “You shouldn’t have done that Doc.”

“Hurry it up Mitch, I can’t hold him too long, this guy has unbelievable leg strength, even in a drugged state.”

“Gotcha!” With that Mitch ran out of the room and soon returned with two other men. Seiji eyed them up; all four were extremely large. Much larger then what Seiji was use to dealing with. The four each took a limb as they readjusted the ropes so Seiji‘s legs and hips were lifted off the bed.

Touma, can you hear me? Seiji tried again to reach out to him, he knew he was weak from the struggle and the drugs. He felt Touma’s mind and sensed a calmness surrounding him. Great, I just had to go and teach him how to reach a deeper state of meditation.

Under better circumstances Seiji might have found the whole thing funny but a hand was undoing his pants and sliding them down his legs. He tried to struggle as they untied one leg at a time in order to remove his pants completely but it was of no use, the ether and fatigue were working against him.

“NO DON‘T! PLEASE?” Seiji looked at them, his eyes pleading, shamelessly begging for them to stop. He could feel tears right behind his eyes and struggled to keep his emotions from betraying his pride.

“Awwww he’s begging, how sweet.” Mitch, the largest of the group smiled and then bent down to kiss Seiji on the lips. This time Seiji was faster and he bit him! “Why you...!” Mitch raised his hand to strike him just as Luis returned.

“ENOUGH! There will be plenty of time for that later. It‘s bad enough you marred that beautiful neck of his.” Luis was wearing a maroon paisley robe and he carried several items with him in a small basket. He set them down on the table beside the bed. Seiji couldn’t see what was in it, but he knew it wasn’t good.

Seiji began to cough and Luis reached out to touch the small cut that was about 3 inches long on Seiji’s throat. “Give him some water! NOW!” He barked at Mitch while at the same time giving him a knowing nod.

“Yes sir.” Mitch replied and got a jug of mineral water from a small fridge. Seiji was more then happy to be offered some water, his throat hurt from the dryness. What Seiji didn’t see was Mitch pouring a liquid into the glass along with the water.

“Here ya go Doc.” He bent a straw so Seiji could sip it easily from the reclined position he was in.

“Thanks.” Seiji said and sipped it eagerly. He had to make it through this, had to. Touma would be devastated if something happened to him. He fought a whole dynasty for crying out loud! There was no way he’d go down without a fight now.

“How polite Doc. I see in that aspect you haven’t tarnished the ‘Date’ name.” Luis caressed Seiji’s inner thigh causing Seiji to shake with disgust. This only provoked Luis to trail his fingers up higher. “My, what sensual legs, well defined, very powerful and just so smooth, baby fine hair. I can‘t wait to see what else you have to offer. It‘s clear to see that all those years of training have paid off in the way of a well-toned body.”

“You bastard!” Seiji spat. His eyes locked onto Luis’s, the once violet eyes seemed to take on a steel gray appearance that caught Luis off guard. Seiji wondered just how much this guy knew about his family. Could they be in danger as well? Oh God I hope not. He could feel the anger building and swirling inside him. “You leave my family out of this, do you hear!” He shouted, his eyes blazing with rage.

“Oh how sweet. Sensei Date has raised his grandson well.” Luis smirked. “Remove his briefs and get that wedge under him!” He ordered, trying not to let anyone see how much that cold stare of Seiji’s had affected him.

Seiji felt the shock hit him, and began to thrash once again. Oh God! NO! NO! He said silently trying not to show his fear, but knew it was written all over his face. Seiji felt his cheeks beginning to flush and he started to sweat. His head began to throb even more and he felt slightly lightheaded as he fought back anyway he could. It seemed as though the more he fought the worse he started feeling. He was becoming disorientated again.

“Whas going on? I feel sssso dizzy.” He asked, his words were starting to slur. He fought to keep his focus, but it was to no avail.

“Ah good the stuff is working.” Luis smiled.

“What sssstuff? Wha did you do ta me?” Seiji looked at him, quite frightened now. He could feel his body giving up the struggle; his mind was bouncing in and out of clear thought.

“Nothing that’ll hurt you Doc, just a very mild sedative, and a very special aphrodisiac that I had made just for me. It will help put you in the mood so to speak.” Luis slid his hand down Seiji’s arm, then back up and over his chest. “Oh Yes! I’m going to enjoy this, and it would be nice if you’d enjoy it as well, Doc.”

“NEVER!” Seiji shouted, his mind clearing for a brief moment. He could feel his now nude body being lifted and a pillow wedge being shoved under his hips. The drug seized his mind causing Seiji to loose all rational thinking. He knew his mind was trying to fight it. What scared him the most was that his body might not be unable to resist. That one thought frightened him more then anything. Must keep control, can’t lose my control. He told his mind.

He felt so helpless lying there naked knowing that five sets of eyes were looking him over, five men were contemplating having their way with him. His body shivered with fear. Fear that was rare for the bearer of the Korin Armor.

He had only felt real fear a few times in his life. Once when his grandfather had gotten very angry with him. Then when he and the others fought the dynasty and they weren’t sure if they’d come out alive. When he, Shin and Shu had been captured. When he told his family that he was gay and when he confessed his feelings to Touma. That type of fear was nerve shattering to Seiji and each occurrence took him quite some time to get over.

He knew he was about to meet fear once again, only this meeting would probably shatter his soul. This time he might not get over it. Seiji felt his composure slip and the first drops of hot tears slid from his eyes to run down his cheeks as five sets of hands reached out to touch him. He shivered and forced back the urge to vomit. Touma had been his first, and his only, but part of that was about to change and it made him sick to his stomach.

“I get first honors! Then you four may do what you want with him.” Luis spoke up. “Now leave us!” The four men nodded then exited the room leaving Luis and Seiji alone. “Now let’s see what your lover gets to have every night. Something tells me you are the dominator in your relationship. Well Seiji, this time you get to be the submissive.”

Seiji shook his head in protest as Luis dropped his robe and crawled onto the bed with him. “Oh come now Doc; don’t be shy. You need to lighten up and have some fun. I can make this pleasurable for you if you‘d just relax.” Seiji’s body stiffened even more at the sound of his words.

Seiji felt hot breath on his cheek as Luis ran a tongue over his jaw line. Closing his eyes tightly he tried not to think about what was being done to him, he felt hands touching him, squeezing him hard and knew that he wasn’t going to get out of this without injuries.

Hot tears stung his eyes as they flowed down his cheeks. Luis bit into his neck and shoulders trying to get a reaction. Seiji felt several of the bites puncture the skin but he didn’t dare open his eyes or cry out for fear he would crumble even more then he already had.

“Oh what a magnificent body you have, I’m so going to enjoy this. Yes, you and I are going to have some fun Doc and I guarantee it when I say, you will respond.” He bit Seiji’s nipple hard and smiled as Seiji’s will broke and he cried out from the pain. “See? What did I tell you? You will respond, one way or another, you will feel something.”

Seiji knew the drugs he had been given had taken complete hold of him, he was no more capable of calling out for Touma through their link as he was of fending off his attackers. All he could do now was to lie there in hopes it would be over soon.

Seiji turned his head as far as he could to the side, trying to cut his mind off to what was happening. He softly cried, already stripped of his pride, he was now being stripped of his dignity. It hit him hard, worse then any thing he experienced during his battles, he was being raped, and it looked like it would be by more then one person. His tears stung as they poured out of his eyes to puddle under his head. So dirty, his mind wept, So very dirty.

Seiji screamed out in pain as he felt finger nails dig into his balls, then Luis’s mouth engulfed him as teeth scraped and bit his sex. He panicked as something cold and hard penetrated his ass without the use of lubrication. This is it; I’ve lost all control. Why can’t I just die?

His mind began a silent tug-of-war with his thoughts, between death and life. NO I CAN’T! I must survive! Touma needs me. Seiji cried harder, afraid that after this Touma would never want him again. He was being violated, becoming soiled, how could Touma want someone like him now.

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Touma paced the floor frantically, no one had heard from or seen Seiji since he had left for the hospital this morning. It was late afternoon now and still no word. Touma had considered calling the police, but he knew enough about the law to know that Seiji wasn’t a missing person, at least not yet. He didn’t have a copy of the note, so he’d have trouble proving that a threat had been made against Seiji.

Tears welled up in his eyes and he leaned against the doorframe for support. His body shook not from the cold, but from fear. He had been meditating when he had heard a faint plea from Seiji through their link, but it faded quickly. Touma tried several times to reach Seiji with no luck.

Touma knew that Seiji was in trouble even if he couldn’t link with him. He could sense fear coming from Seiji and it was scaring the day lights out of him. He and Seiji had been through so much together, feeding off of each other’s strengths to make it over the various walls that fell before them.

The bond they had today began forming the very first day they met, the day their fight with the Dynasty began. Each event brought them closer; made the bond stronger, until the day came when both men knew they could no longer hide what they were feeling for each other. That day brought forth an eruption of emotions as passion, lust and love fed their souls and contention consumed their hearts.

Touma slid down the wall to the floor, his body no longer able to support his weight as tears streamed down his cheeks. He folded his arms over his knees lowering his head and cried out to the empty room. “Don’t leave me all alone Seiji, please. I don’t want to be alone. I’m scared.” He sobbed

The ringing of the phone had Touma jumping to his feet and racing to answer it. “Seiji!” He screamed into the receiver. His hands trembled as he struggled to keep the phone from slipping out of his grasp.

(Touma? This is Shin. I know this may sound weird, but is everything okay? I‘ve been getting some really strange feelings.) Upon hearing Shin’s voice Touma broke down. His whole body shook as he cried.

“Shin... Oh Gods Shin. I can’t find Seiji!” Touma cried out. He couldn’t help it, he didn’t know what else to do.

(Okay Touma, calm down. You sit tight and I’ll be there in a few minutes. It’ll be okay, I promise.) Shin tried to reassure his friend. His own heart was beating wildly. It was a rare thing to see or hear Touma cry, especially in front of others. Shin knew that something was horribly wrong, he just hoped it would turn out okay.

“Hurry, please? I’m scared Shin, something has happened to Seiji, I just know it.” Touma was crying harder now. He was beginning to feel the panic settling in, overriding all rational thoughts.

(I will. Try and calm down. Give me enough time to tell Lorelei and then I’ll be right over. ) Touma placed the phone down and began to pace the floor, tears still streaming from red rimmed eyes. He made an effort to link with Seiji again thankful that at least he could still feel the other’s presence.

“Hold on Seiji, we’ll find you, I promise.” Touma concentrated hard on Seiji, desperately trying to send out his message.

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Seiji wasn’t sure how long he had been lying there, hours maybe? All he could remember was being pawed, bitten and prodded with several objects. Luis had raped him several times with each one being rougher then the last.

Seiji figured he must have blacked out at some point from the pain, or could it be that his mind just numbed up and tuned it all out? He wasn’t sure. He couldn’t be sure about anything right now. He did know that Luis finally exhausted himself and had stopped his assault, though he had warned Seiji that there was more to come.

Seiji decided to just close his mind to everything around him, too ashamed and disgusted with himself. His body had betrayed him, and it sickened him. Luis seemed to enjoy that most of all. Watching as Seiji fought to prevent his own release but he failed each time. Luis laughed at Seiji, feeling proud of himself with each climax Seiji experienced.

Seiji cursed himself for not having better control; he had brought shame to himself and to his honor. He hated himself for being so weak, for allowing another man to manipulate his body like that against his will. Touma, oh god Touma! I have failed you and myself. He whispered softly into the room.

He began to question why this was happening. “God, why? Is this your punishment to me for loving another man? I’m so ashamed, please let me die?” Seiji cried softly. His body hurt all over, but it was his heart that felt the most pain. Seiji knew it wasn’t over yet, he didn’t know if he could handle any more. Tears sprang to his eyes once again as thoughts of his Touma flowed into his numbing mind. “I’m no longer worthy of his love. I’m too soiled for someone with such a pure heart.”

Seiji allowed the tears to fall; his emotions were ripped to shreds along with various parts of his body. He closed his eyes, too exhausted to even think about the pain that was pulsating from different areas of his body, only faintly feeling the flow of blood that was trickling from his ass. Sleep was calling him and he prayed that she would take him for good.

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“Come on wake up handsome!” Seiji felt a hand on his sex and for a brief moment thought he was at home in Touma’s arms but reality set back in all too quickly and he forced back a sob that threatened to escape his throat. He had earlier felt Touma touch his mind, but he couldn’t bring himself to answer back, too ashamed to let Touma know what was happening.

“I said... Wake UP!!” Someone slapped his cheek while another yanked on his sex but all Seiji could do was moan. Then he felt four sets of hands on his all ready abused body, touching, scratching and pinching. He could feel his tears threatening once again to spill forth, and gave up willing them away allowing them to come out and wet his cheeks.

Oh God, not again. No more, please. Opening his eyes, Seiji stared at the four men who were eyeing him up and down. “Need to use the bathroom.” Seiji stated his voice barely above a whisper, hoarse from crying and yelling.

“Go ahead, we’ll wait.” Rick looked to the others and began to laugh. Seiji turned and stared at the ropes holding him down. “Oh you want us to untie you? Naaaa I don’t think so. If you want to pee, go right ahead, we’ll watch.” He laughed louder. Seiji just cried harder. “Look the baby doesn’t want to wet the bed. Suit yourself. Mr. Augustus told us to give you a complete and thorough work over, and that‘s what we intend to do.”

“Now who wants to go first?” Mitch looked over the three other men. “Steve, you go. Let’s see if we can top Mr. A’s performance. He actually got Doc to cum! Several times no less. Must be a record for him seeing that he broke out a bottle of his best bubbly.”

Seiji shivered as Steve took his turn crawling into the bed along side of Seiji. “Doc, I hope you like it rough, cuz that’s what you’re gonna get.” Steve began and soon Seiji was enduring more bites, more scratches and more innate objects penetrating his already raw and bloodied ass.

Seiji felt his mind go into sensory overload and shut down, he felt nothing but hatred, hatred towards these men, this act, and towards himself.

His eyes focused on a spot on the ceiling and concentrated on it. He no longer cared about what they did to him. What the hell, he no longer cared if he lived or died. Finally one finished and the next began, each one opening new wounds, doing more damage to his beaten body and soul.

Seiji knew he was in bad shape. Mitch had done more damage then the other three put together. Mitch’s size alone had caused Seiji to scream out in pain as he felt his own flesh rip inside as he was being penetrated. Mitch had ended his assault by jamming his knees first into Seiji’s crotch then his ribs, breaking at least three of them. Seiji gasped for air and realized that a lung was punctured. Doesn’t matter, he was ready for death to take him.

The final act to the complete stripping of his dignity came when the knee to his balls caused his bladder to empty. He felt so ashamed and disgusted with himself. Seiji felt so humiliated as the four men watched and laughed, his tears fell quickly down his cheeks and his body began to shake uncontrollably, his breathing was raspy and labored. Death right now would be a welcomed ally he thought.

Luis Augustus finally entered the room and took a long look at the man lying on the bed. His smile grew by leaps and bounds. His men had really done a number on the Doctor; bruises covered most of his torso and face making him virtually unrecognizable. Blood was seeping from the ass he had so brutally screwed, and his sex was covered with teeth marks, bruises and blood.

“Do away with him, and make sure none of this can be traced back to me. GOT THAT?” Luis ordered his men. “Lest you receive some of the very same punishment the good Doctor got.”

“Yes sir.” The four said in unison. Luis planted one last kiss on Seiji’s bloodied and swollen lips, whispering softly to him. “You were the best fuck I have had in a long time Seiji. Thank You.” Smiling at his achievement Luis turned and left the room.

Seiji knew he was losing a lot of blood from his injuries, and shock was setting in but he didn’t care, it didn‘t matter. His mind no longer felt anything, not even the pain from his numerous injuries.

He began humming to himself as he gulped for air, not caring who heard it. The pain only briefly registered as he felt himself being wrapped in the sheets and carried out of the house, but still he didn’t care, he just kept humming to himself.

When they dumped him into the trunk of the car Seiji glanced up at them, his eyes had taken on a sinister look, steel gray and full of hatred. The trunk lid slammed shut and Seiji felt himself slipping into the black void, it surrounded and smothered him as he lost consciousness. Good, now I die. He thought to himself.

“L... Let’s get this over with.” Mitch said, his voice cracking. He knew he would never be able to get the look of those eyes out of his mind.

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“We’ll find him. I know we will.” Shin said softly. Trying his hardest to comfort his friend. It hurt him to see Touma in such sad shape. Touma and Seiji were always so strong emotionally, but love can reduce the strongest of men to tears, Touma was no exception to this rule.

“Seiji’s father has all his best men out looking for him.” Shin continued as Touma cried harder. Shin just held on to him. Rocking the blue-haired archer as he pushed the sweat soaked hair from his face, Shin allowed Touma to cry it out.

“That’s where we should be... Out looking for him!” Touma sobbed wiping his eyes of old tears only to have them replaced with fresh ones. “I can’t stand this just sitting here and doing nothing.” He pulled back from Shin and stared into his sea green eyes. “Who knows how badly he could be injured, oh Gods, if he...” Touma didn’t finish, he couldn’t. He refused to allow his thoughts to go there.

Shin had called the police as soon as he got there, at first he was told there was nothing they could do, but Shin was nothing more then persistent. Lorelei, his wife, then remembered about Seiji’s dad and contacted him in Sendai. Since then, the Hashiba/Date household was a bustle of activity with police officers coming and going.

“I know it’s frustrating, but Mr. Date asked that we stay by the phone...” Shin’s voice trailed off, he choked back the hurt that was tugging at him. Seiji’s dad feared kidnapping, but was also concerned about other things as well. They had agreed to with hold some of the info from Touma due to his emotional state.

Mr. Date also knew that they could use their orbs to locate each other and that was what Ryo and Nasuti were already doing. Everyone agreed that could be too traumatizing to Touma should he be the first to find Seiji and so it was up to Shin and Lorelei to keep Touma in the house. Shin had found Touma’s orb fearing that in Touma’s state he would call on the armor of Tenku and take off.

Mr. Date’s biggest concern was over the note Touma mentioned. Shin looked over and saw Mr. Date walk into the house, his face heavy with the burden of finding his son. He motioned for Shin to join him in the foyer. They had a name and address and they had an instant warrant. Luis Augustus was a wanted man in the US.

Shin trembled when Mr. Date told him that this Augustus guy was wanted on suspicion of murder as well as a long list of child molestation charges. There were other things but Mr. Date decided that he would shoulder that knowledge and spare those who cared so deeply for his son.

“How’s he holding up?” Mr. Date asked, glancing over at Touma who looked nothing like the confident man he had met before. His eyes were red and puffy, and his hands shook so hard he could barely hold anything in them. Only love could do that to such a strong soul.

“He’s scared. Touma is usually quite strong, but when it comes to Seiji...” Shin’s voice cracked, his own tears were not far from spilling out.

“He really loves my son, huh?” Mr. Date stared at Shin and placed an understanding hand on his shoulder.

“Yes sir, he does.” Shin looked to the floor. He knew that Mr. Date was still having a hard time dealing with his son’s lifestyle, it had been quite a blow to him when Seiji confessed to his parents that he was gay, but yet he could never tell his grandfather. As far as Shin knew, the elder Date still did not know about his grandson.

“Good. Good, at least Seiji found someone who truly loves him. I may not understand all of this, but he’s my son, and I want him to be happy. If this young man is the cause for the cheerful son I’ve seen lately, then I can accept it.” He patted Shin on the shoulder and walked over to Touma.

“Touma?” He stood in front of him. “Touma, look at me.” He asked then squatted down in front of him.

“Yes?” Touma said meekly, his mind was a jumbled mess. He had trouble focusing on everything around him. All he could think about was Seiji, his Seiji, the man who held his heart, knew his soul and shared his body.

“Son, listen to me. We are doing everything in our power to find Seiji, but I need you to be strong.” He reached out and took hold of Touma’s hands. “I know this is hard on you and I’m sorry.” Mr. Date felt his own tears rising to the surface.

“I’m sorry too sir, I should have insisted that Seiji call the police when he showed me that note. I should have driven him to work... I should have...” Touma couldn’t finish, his tears began their trek once again down his face.

Mr. Date stood then took a seat beside Touma, his muscular arms pulled the young man close, comforting him as he cried.

Touma accepted the warmth of the arms that Mr. Date wrapped around him. “It’s okay, son, it’s okay.” He stroked his hair as he held onto Touma, allowing his own tears to fall silently from his eyes. He continued till he had lulled Touma to sleep, gently lying him down and putting a throw over him. “That’s it, you sleep. I’ll get my son back. I promise I’ll get him back for you.”

“Mr. Date? I made some tea; it’ll help to calm you.” Lorelei Mouri said as she set the tray down, pouring a cup and handing it to him.

“Thank you.” He said weakly, his own emotional fatigue was overwhelming him.

Touma was curled up on one side of the sofa, asleep finally. Mr. Date sat there watching the sleeping figure; his heart went out to this young man. He was finally realizing just how much love was being shared by his son and this other man. Seiji was right; love held no boundaries a heart that was true saw no color or disability nor the sex of the person it reached out for. Love was a need to connect with a soul and a heart, a feeling of fulfillment that went beyond anything physical.

His eyes stung from the tears that had been falling ever since he got the call concerning Seiji. He had just gotten off the phone with his wife, updating her on the situation; her own strength was collapsing as she had sobbed over the phone while they spoke.

Shin was on the phone to Shu filling him in on the latest news which wasn’t very much and Lorelei set about tidying up, feeling a needed to keep herself busy. Seiji and Touma were like brothers to her, the three had formed a friendship even before her and Shin connected. Seeing Touma in this state was heart wrenching for her and she turned away as tears slid from her eyes.

“Hey love, it’ll be okay. I’m worried too, but we have to stay strong for Touma, okay?” He pulled her into his arms and held her tightly. “Maybe it wasn’t such a good idea to bring you along. The doctor said no stress. God I’m such a baka!” He frowned. This was too risky, her condition too delicate, but he knew that wild horses couldn’t have kept her away.

“I’m fine. Really. Stop beating yourself up. How is Shu?” She asked, as Shin guided her to a chair.

“Worried. He’ll be here in the morning.” He said. “I want you to stay seated, no more on your feet, okay?” He smiled at her.

“Oh, are those the doctor’s orders you’re repeating?” She said as he pulled the ottoman over and placed her feet on it. Then he sat on the arm of the chair as she rested her head against him.

“No, those are Shin’s orders!” He leaned in and kissed her forehead.

“Lorelei? Shin? What’s wrong? Are you sick Lors?” Touma’s voice sounded so small. He sat up and looked at them waiting for a reply. Shin and Lorelei looked at each other then over at Touma.

“Have you been awake all this time?” Shin asked as he watched a large police officer enter the house, speak to another officer then walk back out.

“I think I dozed off for a little while. Now what’s wrong with Lors?” Rarely did he use her whole name, opting for the shorter version he had come up with after she constantly referred to him as brother smurf.

“Nothing major Touma, sorry to have worried you. You see... we are...” Shin saw the police officer motion for Mr. Date, not wanting to upset Touma, Shin put on a big smile. “Touma, Lorelei is pregnant!”

“Are you serious?” Finally something to smile about he thought. “Congratulations, both of you.” Touma stood up and hugged Shin. He knew that they were having trouble conceiving so this was the best possible news they could get. He then leaned down and hugged Lorelei.

Shin was happy to see Touma smiling as he began bombarding Lorelei with all kinds of questions. He kept an observant eye on Mr. Date as he talked to the officer. Though he couldn’t hear what they were saying the look on Mr. Date’s face caused a shiver to run down Shin‘s spine.

Touma stopped in mid question when he realized that Seiji’s dad had walked back into the room, the look on his face and tears that fell silently made Touma’s stomach twist and turn.

“They found him... They found my son.” Mr. Date’s voice cracked, as tears streamed down his face much harder. “He’s alive, but just barely.” He looked over at Touma who had gone white. Touma’s body began to shake and Mr. Date barely managed to reach him before Touma collapsed. It was all too much for him; he shook with force as he cried. Seiji. My love. Thank God. His mind cried.

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Seiji could feel himself being pulled from the pit of darkness; slowly he floated towards the light. Where am I? He wondered. Am I dead? He tried to open his eyes but couldn’t. He could feel pain radiating from all over, especially in his chest. Then he felt it... hands were touching him and the fear gripped him. They’ve come back! GOD NO! Enough! Let me die! His mind screamed and he began to thrash about.

“Calm down Sir. Please calm down.” Two ambulance attendants tried to restrain him. “Listen, you’re in an ambulance; we’re taking you to Toyama General.” The attendant struggled to keep the IV’s in, all the while shaking his head at the site before him. Never in his 20 years as an EMT had he seen one person so brutally assaulted and still alive.

“Touma... Forgive me. I am no longer worthy.” Seiji said then felt the black haze consume him once again. Two attendants frantically jumped into action as the ambulance sped through the city streets, sirens blaring.

So what do all of you think thus far? Feel free to let me know, okay? I am staying away from a lot of the Japanese terms, as well as the way names are said. I’m not very familiar with all that or with the language and customs. I don’t want to risk offending someone. Hang in there, Chapter Three is being worked on as we speak. I just hope others are liking what they read.//