1 comments/ 7542 views/ 1 favorites Dale's Fate Ch. 00 By: carlac79 Prologue The final touches were done, everything was ready for the coronation, Richard, the new king was very nervous in his chambers waiting for it all to begin, he knew that he would arrive to this moment since he was a baby, but that was different from actually living it. As he paced the room he remembered all that had happen before this moment in time, he was glad that the had so much family and friends that he could actually trust, especially after everything went pretty much to hell at one point. Dale his best friend, whom he loved as a brother, was actually becoming his brother today too, he was marrying his sister after the coronation, something he had anticipated for a long time. Especially since Elizabeth was his best friend too. Richard sat down and stared into space, remembering how it all began..... Five months earlier..... "Hey Richard there you are". Elizabeth came in laughing, she is five foot five, in a very feminine sort of way, and has this wavy long black hair that ripples to her waist, her green eyes looked worried. "What's going on sis you look worried", Richard answered putting down the files he had been reviewing. "I don't know, it's probably nothing but Dale told me on Saturday that he was going to come today and tell me something important, but I ran into Duke Dragon, his step father and he told me that Dale had to leave for an emergency in x and that he will not be back in three months," Elizabeth answered while she sat next to her older brother. "That isn't unusual in Dale, you know he rides off every time someone needs him" Richard answered. "I know that, but this time it seemed different, Duke Dragon normally looks furious with him for that and this time he was actually smiling, there is something wrong here but I cannot pinpoint what it is!!" Elizabeth was getting excited about this. "Ok sis, we both know that Duke Dragon isn't the most likable character around especially not towards Dale, but why would he harm his heir??" asked Richard "He is only his heir because Dale is the rightful Duke's son, remember, Duke Dragon became Duke after he married Dale's mother. And you know that he hates Dale because of it and believes his son Morton should be the next Duke not Dale". "Yes I know, but maybe he finally figured out that it is highly unlikely for Morton to be the heir" Richard answered. " God, Richard for a future king you are really naïve, I'll have to tell you a secret Dale asked me not to tell anyone but maybe you'll understand my concern better if I do" said Elizabeth " Ok, with that you have my undivided attention, it's not like Dale to be keeping secrets from me, we've been best friends forever and to be honest if we can survive boy school then is really weird he kept something worse from me" Richard smirked when he said that. "Yep well, I know you intend to change a few rules around here when you are crowned but the point is that boy school and the custom to summit your anal virginity to your wife is as old as this world, especially since the great wars, when the women had to force the men in power to summit to stop them" Elizabeth said laughing "although the rule that says that traitors will be turned to slaves and that hostages to other kingdoms when raped and returned need to summit to anyone that wants it, that is a custom you should change especially when it is being abused so much" "Thank goodness you are not in politics or my live would be hell, but that is not the point what did you want to tell me?" Richard laughed and turn the conversation around, he knew Elizabeth point of view and respected it but that was another issue totally. " I don't know if you remember the first time you invited Dale to the palace for the holidays, I do though, I remember I was doing sword training and you both bragged you could do better, and I beat you both soundly, what I didn't know at the time was that Duke Dragon was watching us practice" Elizabeth said. "I didn't know he was watching either, although while we were growing up he usually was there with Morton by his side, glaring at Dale." Richard answered " His glares were worst when you or your friends and that includes Raven, and Dani, beat the hell out of the boys, including me, I hated to loose but you three are the best swords women we have." He admitted. "I know but that isn't important now, the point to the story is that, two days after that episode I walked into the stables, and Dale was there in the corner hiding, I was 13, I think, and Dale was 15, when I approached him he tried to hide better but he turned his back to me, he was bleeding, I wanted to help and I told him and he said that if I helped than I couldn't tell anyone about what I saw." Elizabeth got up remembering that afternoon so long ago, and feeling as mad as she felt then. "You are kidding, right???" Richard asked amazed, that meant he didn't know his best friend as much as he thought. "No I'm not, while I cured him, I asked what happened, and little by little got all the details, It seems that Duke Dragon has this fascination with beating Dale, and had been doing it since he became his stepfather, because of nothing really, Dale said that the Duke punished him to make him stronger, since he was ten he was subjected to 25 sticks or lashes depending on the Duke's mood. Every three days, so that he can become stronger, and that if he cried out he would get 5 more for every scream, that day the Duke screamed at him that he was a weakling for getting beaten by a woman and that he would get 30 only for that with the whip, I was spitting mad I wanted to go and cast the Duke on the lowest dungeon on the castle, but he begged me not to, since then every time I beat him the Duke did the same thing, I tried to loose a time or two but when Dale noticed he asked me not to because if it wasn't me beating him it will be another excuse for his step father to punish him." Elizabeth was watching Richard's face and saw the emotions on it, he seemed incredulous at first and then the pieces started to fall in place for him, why Dale didn't hug him like every other friend, or why he never went swimming with the group, Stephen and Drake the two other that formed that closed knit group always remarked on that but Richard thought it was because Dale was shy. "Damn!!!!" Richard said, "He should've told me, I could have stopped it by bringing him to the castle and not letting him leave". "He knew how you would react and was ashamed that he couldn't protect himself, he never wanted to go home because he knew what to expect, that is one of the reasons we were so close as children, it was because I figured it out and was there for him afterwards, It killed me not doing anything else but he asked me not to..." Elizabeth drifted off, remembering and feeling how mad she was every time her hero came back to the castle beaten and suffering, she was in love with him but he had never said anything to her. But the kiss last Saturday said a lot, and she knew something was wrong when he didn't come back as he promised. "There is something else isn't it???" Richard asked seeing the faraway look on Elizabeth's eyes, he knew his sister too well. "Yes, but you have to swear not to repeat it or get mad" Elizabeth turned to her brother. "Lizzie I never get mad with you, and I swear not to say a work" Richard answered concerned now about where this was going "Ok, I have been in love with Dale since I can remember, but he never said anything. So I figured I didn't have any hope you know??" Elizabeth blushed while she said this "That is not a secret, every one knows how you feel about him" Richard laughed but quieted when Elizabeth punched him on the shoulder. "I know, Idiot, but on Saturday it was different, we danced at the party as always but later he kissed me and told he had some thing to work out but will come back today to tell me something important, I hope about the kiss, he even promised he was going to come, but as I told you before he didn't" Elizabeth said, "You know how Dale is when he promises something he always sees it through, that is why is so weird that he would run off for three months as the Duke told me" . "He kissed you!!!!! Wow at last..." Richard exclaimed. "Be serious I am worried" Elizabeth answered glaring at her brother. "You are right, if he promised he should be here, he always keeps his word that is weird especially if he will be gone for three months, even if it is an emergency he should be here." Richard conceded knowing his friend. Even while the news of how his step father treated Dale had shocked Richard, he knew that Dale was a man of his word, he never promised things without seeing them through, so it was really weird for him not to show up and for his step father to deliver a message, Dale usually sent a personal messenger to Richard when he was going to be absent that long and that messenger hadn't arrived at all. "You are right, this is weird, and the messenger he normally sends hasn't arrive, is usually Pierre his servant, and then he goes to join his master, but he hasn't been here today at all" Richard said. "Wait one second, The Duke doesn't know how Dale sends you messages, does he??" Elizabeth asked and Richard could see her mind working overtime. "No nobody except for the amazing four as we call ourselves know how we communicate" Richard answered. "We need to find Pierre if we want to know what is going on" Elizabeth said "You are right Lizzie, but how do we find him???" Richard asked, now he was worried, this didn't sound like something Dale would do and something was definitely wrong with this picture. "If you tell the court that I have a cold I could probably go to Duke Dragon's castle and ask around, obviously under a disguise, Raven can come with me and will be fine, also you need to keep Duke Dragon and his spawn Morton here at all costs for a few days, until I send word on what is going on" Elizabeth said "You know I love how your mind works, definitely you are the best tactician at court" Richard laughed "I'm only better than you because I paid attention at class, you didn't" teased Elizabeth "Ok, I deserved that, when will you go???" Richard asked, concerned about his spitfire of a sister. "In two hours, I don't like to think what might have happened but I have a few suspicions on the matter, I will be there before dinner if everything goes as planned, and you know I think Raven knows a few of the servants in that castle, I think her nanny was the sister of the housekeeper, although I will have to ask" Elizabeth explained " Then you better leave, I will maintain the Duke here with some tasks he will like, he always was fond of his job as advisor, I will create a minor imagined threat and make the council talk for days, He wouldn't dare leave because he believes he is so important" Richard smirked. "Far well brother, I hope I'm not too late" Elizabeth said while running out of the room. Elizabeth knew she had to hurry, she was really afraid for Dale, he was very important to her and she didn't want to think the worst, since she run into Duke Dragon fear was running through her body in waves, sheer terror of what must have happened, she was terrified that this was some kind of cover and that she would find Dale dead and wouldn't be able to get to him in time to save him. "Raven!!!" Elizabeth screamed as soon as she saw her friend lounging by the pool "I need your help" "What is going on? You are pale as a ghost, Lizzie calm down and explain it to me" Raven stood up as soon as she saw Elizabeth face, sheer terror was reflected there and she never had seen her like that "I had a talk with my brother, remember I told you about the kiss with Dale, and his promise of coming back today to tell me something important?" Elizabeth asked "Off course I remember you were so excited that you talked my ear off during that day and the next three" Raven laughed "Dale never came back, and Duke Dragon said something had come up and he needed to leave for three months, but talking with Richard he told me that Dale usually sends him a personal messenger when something requires him to leave for long but Paul hasn't come by at all" Elizabeth explained trying to steady her breathing. "And you are worried that Duke Dragon might have done something to harm Dale? We all know he doesn't love the guy but I don't think he will kill him, he knows how popular Dale is at court" Raven said. "I know but there are things you don't know and I can't tell you, I promised, I did tell Richard though, to get his permission to go, please trust me in this is important you come with me and that we do some detective work, I have a bad feeling about all these" Elizabeth explained "I know you well enough that if you say he is in danger, he probably is, you'll tell me the rest later, watch out Morton is looking this way and coming towards us" Raven said "Follow my lead and we might get rid of him soon enough" Elizabeth said As Morton approached the he saw Elizabeth start coughing and acting faint that made him smile, if she was sick the plan would go unhindered and no one would be able to save his idiot half brother. "My ladies, may I ask how are you this fine morning?" Morton said in his most courtly manner. "We are here aren't we" was Raven's caustic reply "I am sorry for my friend's bad temper Morton, but she is worried about me, I have this cold that is getting worse by the minute, so I will have to leave you and Raven will take me to my room, I don't think I will be able to see you for a few days, so I wish you Godspeed." Elizabeth sounded really congested. Morton was renowned for being a notorious hypochondriac, so when he saw Elizabeth he took out his handkerchief and cover his mouth and nose. "I am really sorry your Highness, but I think that is best if you keep to your room we don't want you to get any sicker" While saying that Morton took several steps back, bowed and hurried away "God he is such a pompous ass" Raven laughed. "Yes that he is, but now we have to go, he will tell his father and our way will be clear, let's get the horses and be on our way" Elizabeth was in a hurry. They got the horses and left through the rear entrance to the castle, that way no one would be able to tell if there were gone or not. While they were ridding Elizabeth couldn't help but worry about Dale, She was hopping his fate was not worse than death. Dale's Fate Ch. 01 Author's note: This is my first story, so please let me know what you think, if you have not read Dale's Fate Ch. 00 please do so, and if you don't like pain or torture or rape please do not read any more, thanks. * Dale Dale couldn't believe what had happened, three days ago he was so happy, he had the courage at last to kiss princess Elizabeth and wanted to tell her that he loved her, but couldn't because his squire had interrupted with a letter from his home, he had to leave in a hurry but promised to return in three days, now he wouldn't see her again. He always knew his step father didn't love him but he never thought that he hated him this much, he has to, if he didn't he wouldn't have sold him as a slave. Dale lied tied to a bed, beaten and abused and remembered how he got there in the first place. The letter he had received said that his nanny was dying; he had always loved the old woman, so he hurried to his side, His town was three days away from the court, he rode straight without stopping, and he wanted to be there for her like she always was there for him. When he arrived at the town outside the castle he send his squire Paul for some medicine, maybe there was a chance he could save old Mrs. Pine, Paul went to the apothecary while he went straight to the old cabin at the edge of the woods, and were she had lived since Duke Dragon threw her out. Dale knocked and open the door, what met his eyes froze the blood on his veins, Mrs. Pine was there but she wasn't dying, she was tied to a chair and his step father and half brother where there too, with several of their most trusted men at arms. "Hello little bastard, so glad you could join us so soon" Duke Dragon said sarcastically. "What is the meaning of this? What is going on?" Dale asked walking inside, knowing it was some sort of trap. "Can't you imagine? Brother, this is the best day of my live!" Morton said. "You have two choices Dale, either you surrender to the guard without a fight and Mrs. Pine goes free, or you fight and she dies" Duke Dragon said. "You know my choice already, Duke, I will never jeopardized the live of my people, take me, I won't fight" Dale answered, although he didn't like what was going on, he had to do something to protect his nanny. "Where is that nosy squire of yours, why isn't he here?" The Duke asked "He didn't come with me this time, at left him at court" Dale lied, hoping that when Paul saw what was going on he wouldn't come close at all. "Well then, this is working better than anticipated, seize him!" the Duke ordered his men. The guards moved as one, the seize Dale and clap him in irons in no time at all, Dale wasn't really worried though, he knew this game, his step father loved doing this to him, then taking him to the castle and beating him for a while. He had done it since Dale could remember. Dale was dragged to the castle, he was looking around trying to alert Paul, but he didn't see him, which made him smile, the kid had more common sense than he had thought. When they were in the castle, the Duke ordered his men to strip Dale, again part of the normal ritual for this kind of thing, and to tie him to the center pole on the central patio. When Dale was tied up, the Duke took the tawse and started hitting him with it, 30 strong lashes, Dale didn't scream, he knew that if the did, the lashes will be more than if he didn't. "You have learned your lesson boy, not one scream, nice, but this time is different, I don't like you are so close to the princess and I will make you go away now, I can't tolerate you any more, you have been a pain in my ass for to long" Duke Dragon said. The guards untied Dale and he fell to his knees, he was to week to stand after the lashing he had received. "What are you talking about?" a very confused Dale asked. "What I'm saying is that is time you disappeared from my live, and that my rightful heir to take his place, the one you are occupying right now, besides you are to little for the princess, she'll forget you soon enough and Morton will be there to lend her a friendly shoulder to cry and make her fall in love with him." Duke Dragon said "Tie his hands behind his back, don't let him move keep him on his knees" he ordered his men. "You really don't know Elizabeth at all, she will never go along with that" Dale answered laughing through the pain. "Shut up! It is princess Elizabeth to you slave!" Morton screamed and kicked Dale on the ribs. "....slave.... you called me slave?" Dales asked after he finished coughing. "That is what you are from this moment onward, I will sell you to a slave merchant, and if you try to say who you really are you will be treated very badly, no one likes a deranged slave" Duke Dragon said approaching his step son. Suddenly Dale felt a hand in his hair, Duke Dragon yanked his head back and looked into his eyes, that look made Dale shiver with fear. "That is right little bitch, that is your destiny, from now on you are only a pleasure slave and will have to endure everything that happens to you." Duke Dragon was laughing He let go of Dale's hair and walked to his back, Dale was still on his knees , The Duke opened his cod piece and grabbed Dale's hips, he didn't say anything just impale Dale on his massive cock, with one deep thrust. Dale screamed, he couldn't believe what was happening, his stepfather was raping him, the pain was so strong he couldn't stop the scream from escaping his mouth; al he wanted was to wake up from this nightmare. "Your lordship, the slave trader is here" one of the guards announced while the Duke was still pumping in and out of his stepson. "About time too, arggggggggg, I am cummig!" Duke Dragon screamed. "Sorry about that, merchant, this is the slave I want to sell, he is not good for anything but being fucked, and even then he can be rebellious, you should punish him frequently and when you sell him tell the new owner too, so that he can't escape, his prone to trying that is why he was being punished right now" Duke Dragon said while adjusting his cod piece again. Dale couldn't believe his ears, he was being sold to a slave merchant, that was something he never saw coming. The merchant took one look at Dale and was more than happy to buy him, the guy was an expert and he knew this slave was a great buy. He was young, and by the traces of blood he could see on his anus, he had been a virgin until recently, that meant a very good price at market. "I'll be happy to take him, your honor, he will be treated accordingly" the merchant told the Duke. "Do you need him to be chained?" Duke Dragon asked. "It would work better if he was" the merchant replied happy with his new slave. Dale was clap in irons again, he could barely walk because of the pain in both his back and ass, but the merchant didn't care, he took a leash and tied it to Dale's balls, and pull, the pain was immediate, Dale had to follow and he tried to do it as fast as he could, he didn't want to feel that pain again. "You are definitely a great buy, the prize I could get for you would be astronomical, I am sure you were a virgin until recently and will remain untouched at least from behind until you are sold, no need to loosen you up, that will be the job of your new master or mistress, god, you are handsome" the merchant kept talking all the way to his camp. "I am not who I seem to be" Dale spoke boldly, "I am not a slave, I am Dale of Rosen and if you return me to the king's castle you will be greatly rewarded" It was a desperate attempt but Dale have to do it. "Yeah right, and I am King Richard, damn the Duke was right you are fanciful and deranged, a good beating will undo that and I think a good humping too, yes, my plan was to keep you as untouched as possible, but if you are crazy your prize will be low anyway, and the trip to Enoa is a week long, I will take my pleasure from you, now shut up if you don't want me to give you to the mercenaries that protect my caravan, they'll be delighted to torture you." The merchant answered and slapped Dale's face hard. "Yes master" Dale answered defeated, now he knew no one would believe him and his live as a slave have begun, nothing would save him, he only regretted not talking to Elizabeth a couple of year ago, he should have told her earlier, but he was to scared, now he would never see her again. The merchant and Dale arrived to the camp, there were several slaves tied to posts in the middle of the tents, displayed for all to see, their backs were bloody and the looked well used, Dale started to feel really afraid now, this was his worst nightmare come true, all he had was his honor and now his stepfather had taken his virginity away, even if he managed to return to court he will be considered defiled and no good, he will be at the mercy of anyone that wanted to take him and will be considered little more than a slave anyway. "Put him in my tent, and tied him face down on my bed, I am hungry after I eat I will take him" The merchant ordered one of his servants. "Yes master" the servant replied and yanked on Dale's ball leash, Dale groaned, pain shoot through his body. The servant just laughed, and took him to a tent on the other side of the camp, the tent was not very large and it smelled funny, a large bed was in the middle of it, Dale saw chains on the bed and several whips and paddles along the cloth walls, he was really scared now, but there was nothing he could do. The servant called two more servants to him, they untied Dale and ordered him on the bed, Dale obeyed, he knew that if the didn't pain will be what he would get, the servants quickly tied him face first on the bed, he was spread his hand and feet wide apart, he knew this was only the beginning of a long night. Dale tried to breath and calm himself he needed to think, escape was impossible he knew that, during the trip he will be tied and watched all the time, and when he was sold in Enoa he will be marked as a slave, even if he escaped, as soon as somebody saw the mark he will be punished harshly and then returned, it was the way of his people. A sound interrupted his thoughts, the heavy footfall of the merchant was approaching, he knew that his words on the way here had been unwise and now he will pay the price for them, he was at the mercy of this man, and he knew that he will receive none. "You really are beautiful slave, ¡ Don't talk unless I tell you too!" the merchant screamed, "You spoke in the way here, that means that you are deranged as the Duke said, and that you have not been taught how to behave, you are nothing, you're sole existence is to serve others as they wish, you don't speak or think, and I will make certain this week that you learn that lesson" The merchant took one of the heavy cat o nine tales from the cloth walls of the tent, it had knots all over the lashes, he hit Dale's back and ass with it several times. "At least you don't scream, that is good, but believe me you will at some point" the merchant said and continue with what he was doing, each lash brought agony to Dale, the pain was intense and he knew it would not stop soon. After 30 hard lashes, the merchant stopped and smiled admiring the blood flowing on Dale's back, Dale was gritting his teeth and the urge to beg for mercy was there, but he would not do it, he would not submit completely to this man. "Yeah, that is how your back should look and now, tell me boy, are you a virgin?" "No" Dale answered "¡No master!" the merchant screamed and hit dale five more times. "No master" Dale repeated. "That is good boy, for I will take you over and over again, crazy slaves need that to stop being crazy, it is said that a good whipping every day and a good five fucks every night will make any slave understand that they cannot tell lies" the merchant said The merchant took Dales hips in his hands and smiled, he pointed his hard member to Dale's entrance and pushed in without anything to ease the experience for him, Dale tried not to scream but the pain was to much, he screamed and begged for the merchant to stop, all caution was thrown to the wind, he didn't want to be raped. The merchant smiled at Dale's cry and when he started to beg, his smile grew, this slave would be a delight, he continued to pump harder on his ass, and finally cum inside of him. "Yeah you are a good fuck, I like how you beg but it will be for nothing boy, I and my mercenaries will use you as we see fit and there is nothing you can do. ¡Ben!" The merchant called. "Yes master" Ben the servant was instantly in the tent. "Tell the mercenary chief that I have a treat for him, tell him to bring two more men with him" then turning to Dale he added "You will service them and they are permitted to do anything they wanted to you, damn this will be a good trip" The merchant chuckled delighted. "You called Marius" The mercenary chief asked "Yes Brent, I have a treat for you and your men, ah I see you brought the two that inflict the most pain, nice, this slave is crazy and needs severe correction, I will give him to you and your men for your entertainment until we arrive to Enoa." The merchant said. "I see you already started his correction, je je" The mercenary chief chuckled, "That will be good, should I take him to my tent then?" he asked "No, he will remain here and be transported on my vehicle when we leave, you and your men will use him after I am done with him every night, you can start today, just remember we depart at first light" The merchant said and walked away. That was the beginning of the journey for Dale, every day he will be taken of the bed and tied to the back of a wagon, every night when they made camp, he was taken to the merchants tent where he was tortured by the merchant and the mercenaries, and was raped over and over again. The days pass quickly and his hopes of escape vanished slowly, he still had a little hope though, he believed that Elizabeth would not believe Duke Dragon's story about his disappearance and that she will come looking for him. Seven days later, they arrived to Enoa, a bustling city, it was known for its flourishing slave trade and for the pleasure houses were slaves served customers at every hour of the day. The market was full, Dale was put on a platform tied and naked, and the merchant spoke highly of him as a well behaved slave, but informed his customers that he was a little crazy, although his treatment had already begun. There were several bids on Dale, finally a big angry looking guy won the bid, he was the head of the most elegant pleasure house on the city, Dale was transported to it immediately. "Are you sure he is crazy?" His new master asked the merchant "I am sure" The merchant replied," You should keep him chained to a bed, beat him at least once a day, and keep his mouth and ass occupied, that is the only way he won't be talking nonsense" he added. "I will follow your advice because you have never lied to me before" Bong the pleasure house owner answered. "Then I leave you Bong, I have several other slaves to deliver today" said the merchant and left. "Um, yes you will treated as he said, I can see in your eyes you are trouble" said Bong looking at Dale "Take him to the rose room and tie him securely, I will personally try him later." He ordered. Dale's hope of rescue vanished that night, Bong used him and then brought in a red hot iron and marked his left butt cheek, he was marked, he was a slave and there was no escape possible, he will die here at the pleasure house. To be continued... Dale's Fate Ch. 02 Author's note: Sorry for the delay, but my mom was sick and live has a way of making away with you. Anyway, if you haven't read the other two chapters I strongly recommend you do. Thanks Carla Dale's Fate Ch. 02 Elizabeth. "We have to hurry, Dale has been gone for seven days already and we will arrive at Rosen at nightfall that will probably make it eight days, I am really worried." Elizabeth said "I know that you are, but you need to stop and concentrate, or we will not be able to help him, you need to calm down and think with a clear mind" Raven answered. They had been riding three days without stop, both knew that their task was very important, although Raven was still not sure what had Elizabeth so worried, she knew that Duke Dragon didn't like Dale at all, but this concern was too much, at least in her mind. They arrived at the town of Rosen when the sun was low on the horizon; the bustling village was starting to slow down for the day. "Where did you nanny say her sister lived?" Elizabeth asked. "In an old cabin at the edge of the woods, her name is Mrs. Pine because of her late husband, my nanny said that the Duke didn't like her at all and threw her out, I think that Dale was responsible for given her that cottage to live in" Raven explained. "That sounds like something Dale would do" Elizabeth said with a weary smile. "There it is" Raven pointed "It really looks bad, doesn't it?" Raven asked. "Yes it does, but I am sure Dale made sure it was comfy and better inside" Elizabeth answered. They went straight to the door and knocked, a cracked old voice told them to come in, the door was unlocked. Mrs. Pine was sitting next to the fire on a very comfy couch, Elizabeth smiled to herself as she looked around, Dale had done exactly what she thought, made the inside of the shack look and feel like a palace. "Mrs. Pine?" Elizabeth asked "Yes my dear, how can I help you? They say I am the best wise woman around" Mrs. Pine said. "I am sure that is true but I haven't come calling because of that, I am a friend of Dale's and I am worried about him, do you know anything about him?" Elizabeth asked coming to stand in front of the old woman. "Why do you want to know? Are you a spy for Duke Dragon? Hasn't he done enough to that boy?" Mrs. Pine asked getting really nervous. "Mrs. Pine I assure you I am not a spy for the Duke, I am a very good friend of Dale's and the reason for me coming here is that I want to know what happened to him, he promised that he would go see me four days ago and he never arrived so I am really worried for him" Elizabeth pleaded while lowering her hood "And you know me, I am princess Elizabeth, please Mrs. Pine what is going on?" "My princess, I am sorry for my behavior, I am really worried too, I only know part of what happened" Mrs. Pine said, then she told them what had happened with the Duke and Dale in her house. "A few hours later, Pierre, Dale's servant arrived at the door looking very pale, I gave him something to eat and he told me that the Duke had sent Dale to hell, then he told me to be very careful and not to talk about what happened here and told me he will go to hide in the woods, he believed that someone will come asking for him and he said that if that someone was you to tell you he will go to Dale's bluff, Do you know what that means?" Mrs. Pine explained "Yes I do" Elizabeth answered "What do you think happened to Dale after they left?" she asked. "I don't know and don't want to imagine it either, I know that you knew what the Duke did to him, he told me, but I have no idea what happened this time, usually when this kind of thing happens, Dale comes back after a few hours and I take care of him, but this time he didn't and that is the scary part" Mrs. Pine answered. "Thanks for telling us this, I know how much you care for him, he told me that, I will go now to find Pierre, I am sure there is more to this story, or Dale would have come back here, bye and again thanks for your help" Elizabeth said "Thanks for caring for my boy, he needs that, and please come by after you have talked to Pierre I want to know were my boy is" Mrs. Pine said "I will, god speed" Elizabeth said as she left. "Ok, explain this to me, because I don't understand anything" Raven said "Ok than I think Dale won't mind given the circumstances" Elizabeth said and told Raven Dale's secret while they rode into the forest. "Wow, I would have never guessed, poor Dale, damn that man" Raven said after Elizabeth finished "We need to be careful though I think I heard horses on the other side of the path" Raven warned all senses getting alert. "Yes, I heard, but the path to the bluff is a secret that only Dale and Pierre knew, he told me how to arrive in case that I came to the castle and he wasn't there" Elizabeth explained. The forest was very thick around them and the path was getting difficult to follow, suddenly Elizabeth turned into what seemed a solid wall of green, but she moved it aside quite easily and they could see a very well kept path behind it. They rode in silence, Elizabeth getting more and more nervous and Raven digesting the news of Dale's suffering all those years. "There it is" Elizabeth pointed to a ragged shack near a precipice. As they neared the shack a small figure came into view, he seemed pretty scared at the sound of the horses, and was huddled in a small ball. Elizabeth lowered her hood once again. "Pierre!! It's me, Elizabeth, don't be scared" "Princess, you came, I was starting to think that you wouldn't, I am so glad to see you" Pierre said without taking a breath. "What happened? Where is Dale?" Elizabeth asked bluntly not willing to wait "Oh my god princess, it was so bad and I couldn't do anything" Pierre cried, and then told everything that had happened to Dale. "I followed them afterwards, he tried to tell the merchant who he was and he was hit in the face, and called a liar, I did hear that they were going to Enoa though, damn, I couldn't do anything, I stayed close to their camp that night after I informed Mrs. Pine, but it was too well guarded." "Oh my god, he was sold as a slave? Damn the Duke I hate him, damn, damn, we need to get Dale back, but in Enoa we will need reinforcements, Pierre, I need you to take a message to my brother, Enoa is nearer to the castle than here at least, It will take us seven days to arrive there from here, three days for you to arrive at Capital castle, and four for them to arrive to Enoa that means they should arrive with us, use the entrance you use when you don't want anyone to see you, I know you have used it before" Elizabeth said, she was trembling but she needed to stay clear headed if she was going to help Dale. "Yes princess, I knew you wouldn't abandon my master even if he is unclean now" Pierre said. "Don't say that!! It wasn't his fault, and he shouldn't suffer anymore, I will get him back and anyone that treats him with less respect than he deserves will get me very angry" Elizabeth answered. "What about the guards?" Raven asked "They are all over the forest and they are loyal to the Duke" "There is another way out of the forest, they don't know, two paths one going to Capital City and the other to leave this area wherever you want to go" Pierre said after Elizabeth had given him the message for Richard. "Then let's go there is no time to loose, I hate to imagine what we will find in Enoa" Elizabeth ordered, They left each on their own direction with only the thought to save Dale on their minds. To be continued..... Dale's Fate Ch. 03 Pierre rode like a demon, he knew that he had to arrive to the castle as soon as he could, his master was in danger and he knew it was only a matter of time before he would despair and do something foolish. Three days has passed since he parted ways with princess Elizabeth, finally the wall of the castle was in sight, he went to a side wall and entered the secret door that he used normally for urgent messages. A guard was standing by the secret entrance to King Richard chambers. -Let me pass, I have an urgent message for his majesty- Pierre said. -Through here- the guard answered, ushering him through a black door. -Who is it?-Richard asked, he was sitting in his desk when the door opened. -Majesty, at last, god I don't know what to say, so much has happened, I have a message from your sister- Pierre said bowing. -Give it to me- Richard was anxious, the last few days have been hell wondering what his best friend was going through and hoping that it will be ok. Richard took the note and opened it: Richard: I have very little time to write, Dale has been sold as a slave by Duke Dragon, I looks like he wanted to make him disappear, he would have probably told us a make believe story for us to forget about him, Pierre can explain better what exactly happened, I am on my way to Enoa, we believe the slave merchant might be heading that way, it will take us seven days from Rosen, but it will only take four days from the castle. Please send Drake and Stephen with loyal guards, I need to get him back and although I don't doubt my ability with the sword I don't want to endanger Dale's life anymore than needed. Tell every one at court that I have decided to go to Waters to recover from my cold, put a litter in between the guards and make a female guard lie down on it as if she were me, nobody has to know it is a trick. I will be waiting for them to arrive to Enoa, Water is only one day away, Tell Drake to send half the guards directly to Water in case that they are being watched and to come to Enoa with the other half. I am going crazy here, I am so worried. E. After Richard read the letter he sat down abruptly, he couldn't believe what was going on, Dale was his best friend, and if anything happened to him it will be very painful to endure. -Tell me what happened; don't leave anything out-Richard told Pierre -Your Majesty, Master and I went to Rosen because we received a letter telling us that his nanny Ms. Pine was very ill and wanted to see him before she died, we departed immediately. When we arrived Master sent me to get some medicines for poor Ms. Pine, saying that maybe we could save her still. I don't know what happened inside the cottage, when I arrived I saw guards outside so I hid, Master has always said that if the Duke guards were near I needed to hide. I saw Master Dale being taken by the guards towards the castle, so I followed them, It looked like something normal until then….-Pierre said. -What do you mean normal? Has this happened before?-Richard asked. -Yes your Majesty, Duke Dragon isn't fond of my master and usually when we went home was under one threat or another to one of the servants, it was to get my master to submit to him, and normally he will be chained and beaten, that was always the reason for guards escorting master- Pierre said -What happened next? - Richard asked trying not to cry. -I went and hid behind some barrels, master was tied to the center pole in the yard, as usual, Duke Dragon whipped him and then untied him, although this time it was really savage, when master was in the ground the Duke grabbed his hair, I couldn't listen to what he said, I was too far away, but then he went around master and…….-Pierre stopped his head bowed and tears coming out of his eyes. -What?!- Richard screamed -Duke Dragon raped him….and then a slave merchant was called, Duke Dragon told the merchant that master was a deranged slave and that he should be punished constantly, the merchant took him away. I followed to see if I could help free my master, on the way to the camp, master tried to explain who he was but the merchant didn't believe him, I don't know what happened after that, I did heard that they were going to Enoa though. The camp was too well guarded, I couldn't do anything……..-Pierre broke down and cried. -It is ok Pierre, nobody can blame you, go now, you will be staying in my chambers, nobody is to see you- Richard said. As soon as Pierre left Richard starting pacing the room, his best friend had suffered so much and he didn't know about it. Guilt was a very present feeling for him right now. -Guard!!!-Richard called -Yes Majesty- the guard answered -Bring Drake and Stephen to me, at once!-Richard ordered. Richard only had to wait a few minutes before Drake and Stephen arrived, after he dismissed the guards he explained what had happened to Dale. -Duke Dragon should be killed like the dog he is- Drake said -No, he should be made a slave, fit punishment for him don't you think- Stephen added. -I will think about a fitting punishment for the Duke- Richard said --now we need to find Dale, my sister's plan is genius you go today…- -Don't worry, we will find him and we will bring him home safe. - Drake said. With that Drake and Stephen left quickly to make arrangements and leave that same day -I hope so, I really hope so- Richard said to himself, he wanted to go but he had to stay and keep Duke Dragon distracted. To be continued... Dale's Fate Ch. 04 Dale Several days had passed since he was brought to the pleasure house, at least three but he couldn't be sure, day and night were the same to him, tied to the bed, he was only untied two times a day for him to piss and that was it, the only food he had was the cum of the costumers that had came to his room with Bong. The first day the pain of the brand was still there and he had been ordered to suck on the cock put in front of him, when he refused he was beaten badly, so he did as he was told. Now, maybe two days later, he though the pain of the brand was fading as well as his hope of being found, he will never again see Elizabeth and he regretted that he never told her that he loved her. But he was very tired, everything hurt, he just wanted to stop hurting, and the only way out was to die, he knew that and he knew that maybe if he resisted what they would do to him if he rebelled then some hope might still be possible. Dale lay on the bed and thought over and over again how he could have been so blind about his stepfather, he always thought that there was no love there but never imagined that he was hated this much. -So you are awake- Bong said from the door -Yes master- Dale answered softly knowing that it was time again for him to be beaten or fucked whatever this man wanted. -You have been treated badly this past few days, do you persist in being mad and uncooperative or are you ready to behave like a good little slave and do as ordered?- Bong asked untying Dale's hands. -I will do what my conscience tells me to do, master-Dale answered -You insolent slave!!!-Bong screamed backhanding Dale's face. --You will do as you are told or I will be very pleased to beat you to death. Do you understand?-. -I do master, what would you have of me?-Dale said. -I have a very important costumer coming he wants a new slave and you were my only purchase this month, so you are the only option. I will give you one chance and one chance only, if you please this client then I will treat you better but if you do anything to anger him then you will might as well be dead, do you understand boy?- Bong said taking Dale's hair in his hand to look into his eyes. -I do master-Dale answered -Good- Bong said -- Martin, come and take this slave, clean him in and out, tie his hands though, I still don't trust him completely -. -Yes master- Martin answered -- Come slut, move and don't make my master regret trusting you-. Dale got up stiffly, everything hurt and he could barely walk, his hands were quickly tied behind his back and a leash was put on his balls, Martin yanked the leash and Dale stumbled in pain. -Clumsy slut, move, come on I don't have all day -- Martin said. Martin led him to a bath facility, he untied his hands from behind and retie them to a beam on the ceiling, that put Dale on tip toes and he knew that this wouldn't be pleasant. Martin moved behind Dale and he felt something in his ass, it was a tube, Dale understood then that he was going to be given an enema and panicked. I should have asked them to kill me, he thought. Dale moaned when the first cramp hit him, Martin just laughed. -Every slave goes through this once a day slut, you'll get used to it- Martin said Dale couldn't speak pain was radiating through him; tear filled his eyes to his shame and started dropping, rolling through his face. Martin got a hose and sprayed him with water, then using a sponge he bathe him roughly, between the cramps and the pain his abused body was in Dale could only scream. -There you go slut, I'll take it out now and you can push so everything will be to master's specifications- Martin said, taking the tube out. Dale was slumped on his chains, this was the final straw he decided silently, and he will rebel and let them do to him what they might. Martin led him away to another part of the house, another room not the same one he had until now, there was a pole there in the middle of the room and several torture devices, including a rack. Dale trembled, but his decision was made, nothing could change it now. He hands were tied behind his back, Martin ordered him to kneel, and when he did his hands were tied to a pole and pulled up making him scream again. That is how Martin left him kneeling on the floor bend over and with his hands tied and pulled from behind, he didn't know how much time had passed, all he knew was the pain of the position and the humiliation that it implied. -Here we are, governor, this is the new slave, you will be testing him- Bong voice said. -You have beaten him badly, why? - The newcomer asked -He was deranged when he came here, spouting nonsense about being Dale of Rosen and betrayed by his stepfather, so we had to cure him- Bong explained -Is he cured? - The man asked -I think he is, at least he better be, if not I will personally make his life more hellish than it already is- Bong replied -Ok, then let's test the slut- The man said. Bong and the man that he had called governor, walked up to Dale, the governor grab his hair and forced his head up, painfully. Dale saw a middle aged man with black hair and black eyes, what really frighten him though was the look of evil from those eyes. -He is certainly pretty, Bong, I know why you bought him. You were always one for pretty boys -- The man laughed -- Now slut suck me and you better do a good job or I will be very displeased with you-. Dale didn't want to, the pain in his arms was bad and he didn't want to do this, he opened his mouth and the man put his cock to his lips, Dale knew that this was it , either they killed him for doing what he was going to or he accepted and sucked on the cock. He made his decision in a split second, and bit down hard on the member in his mouth. -Ouch!!! The slut bit me, you should kill him Bong, and I am not going to stay a minute more, call me when you have something suitable for me- the man yelled and left in a hurry. Dale closed his eyes he knew what was coming anyway. -You are definitely an idiot, slut either that or you have a death wish!!!!-Bong yelled, and started kicking Dale on the ribs and back. -Martin!!!-Bong yelled. -Yes master --Martin came running -- what would you wish of me?-. -Take the slut to the basement, tie him like he is now and wait for me, do not put a rug under him or turn on the heater in the basement, he should freeze- Bong said and left -You really are done for slut, you could have been a very good pleasure slave and if the governor liked you, your live would have been good, but you had to do something, didn't you?- Martin said Dale didn't answer he knew that he was in for more pain than he had ever known, he hoped that it will be over soon and that he would die quickly, he didn't want to suffer any more. Martin untied him and push him down the back stair on the same room, then he picked him up and tied him back as he had been before, without a word he left him there. Time passed, Dale didn't know how long, but he was freezing and shivering violently and his arms were really tired, the position put a strain in his neck and back and everything hurt worse than before. -Now you will know pain boy, everything else was child's play- Bong said approaching him. Bong grabbed his hair again and forced him to look at him, then showed him a mean looking whip, al tangled leather maybe a foot long, it ended in a wicked looking tongue. Bong released his head and move to his back, his arms were high enough for most of his back to be exposed. The fist hit was more than Dale had ever experienced, the pain was horrible, he screamed as he had never screamed before. Thirty minutes later Bong came up from the basement sweating. -Martin, the slave have lost consciousness, but he is still alive, pour some vinegar all over him that should wake him up, then come back up, there are a lot of costumers today. We will have more fun with him tomorrow -- Bong said. -Yes Master, at once -- Martin said and went to get the vinegar. Ten minutes latter a ragged scream could be heard from the basement. To be continued ... Dale's Fate Ch. 05 Chapter 5: Elizabeth -Come on Lizzie, you need to rest- Raven pleaded -I can't Raven, I have to find Dale, god, I only hope that he is still alive -- Elizabeth replied with tear in her eyes. -I know Lizzie but we have been ridding for seven days straight with little to no sleep, you are going to be ill and then no one would get help for Dale -- Raven answered. -I know that, the problem is that every time I try to sleep I can't, I see Dale dead and bleeding, I can't, the nightmares are getting worse, every time I close my eyes I see him yelling for help- Elizabeth said. -Ok, that is fine, then I won't force you, we are here in Enoa, and Drake and Stephen should arrive any minute now, I was just saying that you should rest until they come- Raven insisted -I know that your intentions are good but I need to find out were Dale is, we should go to the slave market, there is bound to be someone who can tell us about Dale, remember they thought he was mad, there cannot be that many mad slaves for sale right??- Elizabeth said, pacing about, nervous energy radiated from her. -Ok, let's go there and ask, I should ask the innkeeper to send us a message there if Drake and Stephen arrive before we are back- Raven said. They arranged everything with the innkeeper and left for the market place north of town, when they arrived they noticed that there were a lot of merchants and activity going on. -We should ask the market master if the merchant from Rosen is here, it is an unusual trade route -- Raven said -I don't know what I would do with out you, you have the greatest ideas- Elizabeth smiled at her friend -Where can we find the market master?- Elizabeth ask man that was standing near them -He should be in the tent at the far end of the market, my lady- The man answered guessing correctly their status because of their clothes. -Thank you- Elizabeth replied and left. Elizabeth walked as fast as she could, the urgency to find Dale grew every moment and she knew that he was in mortal danger, her instincts were screaming at her. -Who wants to see me?- A big man came out of the tent asking. -I my good lord, I am princess Elizabeth and I will like a word with you- Elizabeth answered firmly, she knew that sooner or later she would have to use her title and this was the opportunity to gain even more information. The man looked at her surprised and then fell to his knees. -Your Majesty, to what do I owe this honor?- The man asked -Stand up Market Master, I need information, probably a week ago a merchant arrived from the town of Rosen, with a mad slave, I want to know the name of the merchant and if he is still here, if hi isn't I want to know if it is possible to track down who bought the slave -- Elizabeth said. -Of course Your Majesty, let me check my ledgers, a mad slave is rare enough and that someone came from Rosen is more so, because it is faraway from the normal routes- The market master replied. -Oh yes, here it is, Marius is the name of the merchant, he is still here, he was the only one that had a mad slave on sale, I think he was bought but the sale hasn't been recorded yet, because the merchant is still here- The market master said after checking his ledgers for a few minutes- I will take you to him-. -Thank you- Elizabeth said, she was trembling, and praying that Dale hadn't been sold yet, maybe she could find him here. -Marius, this is the princess Elizabeth, she wants to speak with you- the Market Master said to a very good looking but rough merchant. -Your Majesty to what do I owe this honor?- Marius replied. -Did you buy a slave from Duke Dragon in Rosen?- Elizabeth asked point blank -Yes, Your Majesty, I did, the kid was mad and needed to be sold- Marius replied with a smile. -He wasn't mad, he is Dale of Rosen, you idiot, were is he? Do you still have him?- Elizabeth yelled at him -Oh my god, Your Majesty I didn't know, please you have to believe me -- Marius exclaimed falling to his knees instantly. -I don't care merchant, you were deceived by Duke Dragon as we all were, now I won't ask if you mistreated him because it is obvious or you wouldn't be so scared, tell me were he is and do it quickly and I won't punish you- Elizabeth said. -Oh your majesty, I sold him to Bong on our first day here, he is the master of the finest pleasure house in town, the golden goose, in the upper district -- Marius replied shaking, because he remembered what he had told Bong about how to treat the slave. -Ok then I will show mercy, but hear me well merchant, unless you buy the slaves from a reliable source, do not do this again, do you understand?- Elizabeth said -Yes You're Majesty, thank you- Marius replied, but Elizabeth didn't hear him, she was already walking away with Raven towards the inn. -We need to go to the Golden Goose at once Raven, I feel like I need to run there- Elizabeth said -I know how you feel Lizzie, if it has been Drake, I will feel the same way, but we have to wait for the men to arrive, it will be a lot easier if we have soldiers to back us up- Raven answered. -Have you told him yet that you love him?- Elizabeth asked -No, Lizzie, I haven't Drake will say that he is too little for me, remember I am a princess of my own kingdom and the heir to the throne- Raven replied. -Tell him Raven, I didn't and now I don't know if I will ever see Dale alive again- Elizabeth said They arrived at the inn shortly thereafter, the innkeeper was looking distraught and was waiting for them outside. -What is the matter good innkeeper?- Elizabeth asked. -Soldiers my lady, inside the inn, I don't know what they are looking for- was the frightened reply. -Don't worry, they are here for us, I wanted to be protected but also for no one to know my name, I am princess Elizabeth.-Elizabeth said with a smile. -Lizzie!!- Drake said coming out of the inn- Did you find him? Do you know were he is?- he asked. -Yes Drake, I know were he is but I was waiting for you so we could have safety in numbers, I just found out about an hour ago were he is though- Elizabeth said. -Where is he?- Drake asked. -The Golden Goose, the pleasure house in the most elegant part of town, we should go immediately- Elizabeth answered. They set out for the Golden Goose, five minutes later. It took twenty to arrive, Elizabeth was trembling but she needed to project calmness, even if she didn't feel it. She needed Dale alive and well, she loved him and will tell him without delay. -Here we are, Lizzie, The Golden Goose- Raven said. -Raven, Drake and Stephen come with me, the rest of the guards stay outside and be alert- Elizabeth ordered -Yes, your Majesty- The guards replied as one. Elizabeth banged the door, her patience wearing thin with the wait, a young man with red hair opened the door. -Where is the owner of this place?- Elizabeth asked -- I need to see him at once- she ordered, astonishing her friends, they have never seen her like this like a true princess. -Yes, Milady, I am his valet Martin and will show you to him at once, what name should I give my master?- Martins asked surprised. -I am Princess Elizabeth from Capital City- Elizabeth replied regally. -Oh Your Majesty, please come in- Martin bowed low, and led her to a small room were a man was sitting facing the fire. -Master, Princess Elizabeth here to see you-Martin announced. -Majesty, what can I do for you? May I offer a pleasure slave?- Bong asked bowing low. -No you may not, I came here for one reason only, did you buy a mad slave from the merchant Marius? Tell me the truth or you will regret it- Elizabeth said coldly. -I....I...well umm yes I did your Majesty, why?- Bong replied confused. -The slave wasn't a slave pleasure master, he is Dale of Rosen, were is he?- Elizabeth said. -Oh my god, I didn't know your Majesty I swear, he misbehaved and he is being punished in the basement...he had been there, Oh my god! For three days now- Bong fell to his knees shaking violently. -You were deceived, show me to him immediately I will take him from here at once- Elizabeth said, please be ok, please be ok she thought. Bong lead her and her companions through the house and to some stairs, they went to the basement. Elizabeth followed Bong to the door, he opened it and the smell was disgusting, blood and sweat and something else, she needed to be strong, so she stilled herself and entered, if she had been weaker what she saw would have killed her. Dale was kneeling on the floor, his arms behind him and up, blood made his hair look matted and he was facing the floor, he was nude and the basement was freezing, he shivered violently, he didn't look up when the door opened. -Have you come to finally kill me?- He asked, his voice sounded rough like he had been screaming. -Release him- Elizabeth whispered, when she noticed, - Release him!!!- she yelled. -O my god, Dale, can you hear me???- Elizabeth run to him, the minute his hands were unbound. -Lizzie?? Am I dreaming?? I have to be you are not here- Dale said looking at her with effort. -I am here love, please talk to me, I will take you from this place, no one is going to harm you again, I swear- she said trying to hold him without hurting him more. -Oh my god, I have a cape here we need to get him out and into bed so he can recover- Drake said -- I'll carry him, here is the cape-. -Drake, you too, you've really come for me, to rescue me??- Dale asked once he was covered and in Drake's arms. -Yes love, I will never desert you., you know that don't you?- Elizabeth said taking his hand after he had been put on a litter to take him to Waters. -I kept hoping you will, your Majesty, I did- Dale said with tears on his eyes and obvious effort. -Not your Majesty, love, Lizzie or love the one you prefer but not your majesty- Elizabeth said. -ok, I will- Dale said with a small smile. -Rest now, Dale, we are going to waters and you will get better- Elizabeth climbed in the litter with him. -Hold me Lizzie- he said -I don't want to hurt you, and right now if I touch you it will hurt- Elizabeth said. -Please, I don't care, I need to know you are real -- he begged. -Ok -- she said with a smile She hugged him to her, he moaned in pain. -No don't stop, please, it hurts but I need to know I am not dead- he said -I will not let you go- Elizabeth said -- rest now please-. -yes, I will- Dales whispered and drifted of. To be continued...