Sacred Gift (Episode 1)

I stared out into the open crowd, only minutes ago I was at a cafe drinking coffee with my friends laughing and smiling. Now I'm being auctioned off as a Vampire Maid because of my black hair. "This girl is being sold for 100,000 gold!" The auctioneer next to me shouted. I called him all kinds of foul names in my head, punching him till he was pulp. When he looked at me, he sneered evilly "Did I hear a 125,000? 150,000? 170,000? 200,00? And this little girl goes to you, sir! Come up and pay!" The auctioneer said, looking smug. A man dressed in a suit and a mask covering his face came up to the stage. I stared out into the open crowd, only minutes ago I was at a cafe drinking coffee with my friends laughing and smiling. Now I’m being auctioned off as a Vampire Maid because of my black hair. “This girl is a vampire maid! Starting with 100,000 gold!” The auctioneer next to me shouted. I called him all kinds of foul names in my head, punching him till he was pulp. When he looked at me, he sneered evilly “Did I hear a 125,000? 150,000? 170,000? 200,00? And this little girl goes to you, sir! Come up and pay!” The auctioneer said, looking smug. A man dressed in a suit and a mask covering his face came up to the stage. His presence was powerful and eerie. His eyes were narrowed in anger as he reached into his pockets and gave the auctioneer 10 fairy pieces. “Fairy pieces!? He’s rich if he has so many fairy pieces. Where did he get them?! Well, at least if this is the new owner I hope to have comfortable quarters.” I think in awe. Before I knew it I was being dragged, like literally dragged by my new owner. Kicking my feet and flailing my hands wildly I tried to escape his iron grip. “It would do you good if you just be nice and obedient.” He says darkly. Widening my eyes I immediately went limp and watched my shoes gather dirt and grime. Somehow along the way, I fell asleep without even noticing it. “We’re here,” He says, dropping me. My shoulder hit the cement hard and my head banged on his leg. “Ouch! What was that for!?”

I say angrily. “For falling asleep,” Is all he says as he leaves me and walks through the front door. “Ugh! What kind of man is he!?” I think, pounding my fist against the cement. “Miss? Are you okay?” An angelic voice sings, cutting off my rampage. I looked up and saw the most beautiful girl on the planet, she had lovely burgundy hair and soft brown eyes. “Oh, yea I’m good thank you,” I say trying to appear composed. “Wonderful I am the head maid, Anasha. Would you like me to show you around?” Anasha sings. “Wow, even her name is angelic!” I think dreamily. “Sure! I would love to!” I say beaming. “Ok, just follow me. Otherwise, you might get lost,” She warns. Nodding I followed her into the house, “Wow!” I thought looking at the giant archways of tile and marble. Statues stood tall in the corners...and the fountain! Water gushed from the fountain flowing peacefully. Anasha tugged me along as I was introduced to other maids and rooms. “Whew, his house is huge!” I say looking around me fascinated. “Watch out!” Anasha shouted. Bam! “Ow!” I say as I ran into a brick wall, cradling my head gently I looked up at the wall. Deadly eyes stared at me emotionlessly “Is this how you treat your master?” He whispers darkly into my ear. "N-no, Master...I will accept any punishment you inflict." I say shakily not looking at his eyes. "Hm, Come with me and Anasha finish cleaning the library." He says as he walks up the stairs. I'm as still as a statue as I watch him go higher and higher. "Are you coming?" He booms in the wide, and empty room. I hurry up the stairs and when I get to the top I'm breathing heavily. He walks soundlessly up to what I think is his office.