6 Auction And Possessiveness

( The Next Ellwood Manor Third person POV)

The manor was busy as usual, but today was more important. The Ellwood’s would be hosting a ball celebrating Alex's engagement to Aana. Their mother invited all vampire royalty and their daughters. (He hoped Logan would find a mate this way.) Servants were everywhere cleaning, making food, and putting up decorations. Logan, on the other hand, was trying to leave. He had no interest in being in a room full of whiny, clingy, over obsessive vampire girls. He would rather have a ramen eating contest with Jay than attend an annoying party. It wasn’t that he didn’t have a choice, it’s just that Alex was his brother, and well, it would feel wrong if he didn’t go. Plus, he would never hear the end of it from his mother.

He sighed as he left his room. He decided to go to his library for some quiet time.

“TEME!”

He gave another sigh. “So much for the quiet time.” The door to his room burst open to a very excited, loud mouth Jay.

“How many times have I told you not to barge in like that dobe, it is annoying.”

“You’re such a jerk, here I am about to tell you great news and u act like an ice cube.”

Logan gave another sigh. Jay has been his best friend ever since he could remember. He was the exact opposite of him, yet they were like brothers. He knew Jay meant well and all, he was just so childish.

“Let me guess it's on the girl who is destined to be your mate right?”

“How did u know, can u read my mind or something’?”

“You’re just so predictable Jay. All you ever talk about is your mate. I bet you have no clue on how she looks like.”

“Well, that’s what I wanted to tell you! Last night my parents made me go see this creepy witch lady, and she Backyard the girl has long raven hair and lavender eyes.” He sighed as his mind wandered off.

“I want to see her,” he complained.

“Honestly Jay I don’t see why you waste your time tracking down this female. She’s probably not even in this life yet.”

“Well excuse me for not wanting to be alone, icy, and act like I have a stick up my ass like you Logan.”

“Shut up dobe.” Logan sighed and walked his way past Jay who followed behind.

(Ellwood Manor Third person POV)

“All right hurry up u filthy things, in the cleaning stations now,” yelled Ami. The girls were in a huge room that had five different stations to get clean. The first was a huge bath with steaming water and flower petals.

“The masters have asked us to clean u of your grime and filth for tonight’s ball. You all are to serve the guests with anything they need,” Said Ami. “Oh, and one more thing, some of you are to be auctioned off to some of the guests. The masters think there are too many of you in this house; they want to get rid of the nuisance. You are to be cleaned and well dressed. As I call your name, come and make a line in front of me.”

Erika and Synthai held their breaths as the first name was called.

“Keiko Ayuzawa!”

A tall slave went to the front. She has quickly stripped off her clothes and dumped in the bath.

“Chizuru Mozuke!”

As each name was called, the line got more names were called, and then...

“Synthai Hyuga!“The backyard girl jumped and gave Erika a worried look. Erika could only hold back her emotions as her friend was dumped in the water like the others.

“And finally, Erika Mcknight!”

Erika walked to Ami who only smirked and glared at her. Erika has pulled off her dressings and shoved in warm water. A servant scrubbed her skin until it turned pink. She was hurried off to another servant who washed her hair with scented oils and fragrances. When she was done being washed, she walked over to the next station where a white kimono with a pink cherry blossom design was laid out for her.

“Is this for me?”

“It’s a cheap imitation that Lady Ellwood chose out for the slaves that were to be auctioned. You should be flattered, it’s not every day someone like you gets to wear anything near as good as this, even if it's a knock off,” Said Ami.

Erika didn’t was beautiful, way too beautiful for her to wear. With the help of a young servant, she put it on. She was sent off to get her hair done, where she was given long soft curls and side-swept bangs. Make-up was put, but just a light red tint in her lips and mascara to bring out her eyes. With that done, perfume was sprayed on her neck, and she was done.

Erika was put in line with the other few servants who were to be sold. Synthai followed and gaped at her friend’s transformation. Erika, on the other hand, was a loss for words. Synthai wore purple kimono with a silver design. Her hair was down and had a silver star clip. Her make-up was light with the blush and soft pink lip color.

“Synthai you look so beautiful! I can’t believe it’s you,” said Erika. Synthai only blushed and smiled.

“Keep in mind you’re only dressed to attract a bidder, you’ll go back to looking horrid in no time,” said Ami with a hint of disgust.

“Now that everyone is done, move out to the ballroom, everyone is waiting.”

Erika and Synthai felt soft veils fall over their heads to cover their faces. This was done with the others as well. Erika couldn’t help but think back to her spot near the cherry tree. She’d been going there ever since she found it. It grew on her, made her happy.

(Flash Back)

Erika went back the following day to the tree, noticing the other half of the flowers.

“Hey, the other half bloomed! It’s so pretty.Wait...what’s this?” Erika traced the letters carved in the bark of the tree. “This is my name...why is my name here? It wasn’t there before, was it?” She saw the name above hers. The name was still scratched out. “I wonder who this was. I mean I’m not the only Erika out there.” Just then, a breeze blew in her direction, knocking her over the chest that was locked at the far end of the tree. “Oh right, there’s this thing. But, it’s locked.” She traced the lock of the chest, only there was no place to put a key. It seemed as if some sort of liquid was needed to open the box.

“What a weird lock...oh well, it’s not mine to open anyway..” With that, Erika left the hollowed-out trunk. “If I don’t hurry, Ami will catch me. She’ll be furious if she thinks I’m slacking.”

(End of FlashBack)

“I guess I’ll never see the tree again...” Erika’s eyes laid on the huge double doors in front of her and the slaves...

(Logan P.O.V, in the Ballroom)

“Logan, where are you?” His mother was looking for him everywhere. Blacked boy, on the other hand, was being mobbed by raging vampire females throwing themselves helplessly at him.

“LOGAN-KUN!”

“MARRY ME!”

“AHHHH IT’S LOGAN!”

Logan has then pulled aside with the help of Jay. He gave his friend a thankful look, Jay only smiled.

“Geez, I don’t know what’s keeping you from finding a girl when there are hundreds of them falling at your feet.”

“I told you dobe, I have no time for that. Let’s just go and get this party over with.”

Logan wore a black suit, his hair its usual style as always. He chatted here and there, though he mostly kept to himself. That is until a certain red-headed vampire spotted him.

“Logan-kun!“Logan muttered a curse. Why was she here?

“Logan-kun come to dance with me.” She pressed her body against his. He looked at what she was wearing. Alana wore a red dress that looked like a second skin. It was way too low cut showing too much cleavage. Her make-up was heavy and her hair was in a messy bun. She ran a pedicure finger across his arm and looked at him seductively.

“I promise to make it worth your while Logan.”

“Alana gets off me, this is a party hosted by my family, don’t you dare embarrass me in front of my kin.” His eyes flashed red for a second and a low hiss was heard. Alana glared and walked off. Logan, on the other hand, was getting restless. He just wanted this night to end. His throat began to feel a little dry, but he ignored the feeling.

The rest of the evening went by. Logan would doge vampire princesses and their cries, while Jay laughed his butt off at his friend. The slaves that were to serve the guests had arrived. They fetched things and followed orders. By the end of the night, both males were bored out of their minds.

“Ugh when is this gonna end. I wanna go home, I’m hungry!” Jay had been saying that for the past thirty minutes.

“Shut up it’s almost over.”

Just then, Ami went in front of the room and held a microphone.

“Welcome honored guests, our masters thank you for showing up to honor Master Alex and his fiancee Lady Kumiko. As a thank you, Master Ellwood would like to show his gratitude by giving some of our best and beautiful slaves up for auction.”

The whole room began to fill with murmurs and whispers. Logan looked as stoic as ever, that is until her scent filled his

senses.

One by one, each slave was given away to the highest amount, which wasn’t much. It seemed as though the women weren’t worth much, but the guests played along. Erika and Synthai were saved for girls walked up and had their veils removed. Gasps and whispers were heard.

“These two girls are to be sold together. They are the most beautiful we have to offer. One takes care of animals, the other gardens, and cares for plants. Now, who would like to start the bid at 50,000 yen?” At that moment, the room exploded with numbers and ridiculous amounts of money.

Logan, on the other hand, was staring and the pink-headed girl. He could not believe this was the same girl from before. Her alabaster skin looked beautiful in the kimono. The hair framing her face gave her a look of sweetness and serenity. His eyes met hers, but she quickly looked away. For a moment he was lost in a pool of emerald. All of a sudden, his throat burned and his body ached. He smelled her cherry blossom scent, and his instinct craved it. All his attention was now on that one girl. He has pulled away from peace when hundreds of numbers were called from males with lustful looks. This angered Logan and his inner vampire.

“Mine.” Logan’s eye’s turned red.

Jay looked at the girl in purple. Her pale moon-like skin called out to him, her aura seemed to pulse towards his demon, calming it. Something inside told him that this slave was the one. She had raven hair, of only she, would lookup. He needed to see her eyes!

As if on cue, Synthai looked at the crowd and spotted a boy with bright yellow hair. She smiled, but blushed and quickly looked away. The boy looked handsome, his bright blue eyes seemed to look through her, sending a shiver down her back. She looked at him once more, his eyes never leaving her small frame.

Jay had seen her lavender eyes look his way. He saw her smile at him, the way she smiled warmed his heart. Then he realized it. This girl was the one he’d been searching for. This was the one for him, and she was about to belong to someone else! Knowing this, his inner demon grew restless and frustrated. His body was losing control.

Both males grew angrier at the men who called out numbers. Jay looked at Logan, and he seemed to understand. Logan went up to the girls and grabbed Erika. Jay did the same with Synthai. The room immediately got silent. The looks both males had frightened the bidders.

Erika and Synthai however, we're confused, and a bit frightened. Erika felt a low growl come from Logan’s chest. She wanted to say something, but couldn’t speak. l Ami’s glare could be felt behind her. Logan spoke after a while of silence.

“These girls are off-limits. They already have owners, so stay away,” he growls menacingly. Erika didn’t understand, but she felt herself feel faint and collapsed in Logan’s arms.

Logan looked down at the girl in his hold. His burning eased, his instinct calmed at the touch of her skin in his hands. Her steady heartbeat put his senses at ease. His eyes flashed red once more at the crowd as if daring for another bidder to speak. Leaving with the pink-haired girl in his arms, he smirked as he saw her face.

“Mine...”