The first time

For jishe: There is a mentioning in the book, about having pure DNA. As Amoi society being based on the genetical assumption that those with fair hair are superior, I thought to be interesting to shake a little their doctrine. As for Raoul hitting Guy, I just wanted to show he is scared, that\'s all. Thank you for your words, you\'re too kind.



For barrie18: I have read the first 5, actually, and yes, my Iason is based on the book. I hope to be able to turn him around, and I am aiming for total capitulation. As for the mindreading, I guess you just have to stick around. :) Thank you for reading and commenting, it is truly helpful.







The lavish interiors of Eos made Riki’s heart beat faster. Even if he knew luxury from Iason’s penthouse, this was still too much to bear for a young mongrel that lived all his life in the slums. Midas show off bars had nothing over this. He could feel soft carpets caressing his ankles, all was washed in light coming from enormous chandeliers, exquisitely crafted in crystal and gold, and the people there, were donned in wonderful clothes, all looking so beautiful and perfect. He stopped for a split second, overwhelmed by the luxurious environment, but a reassuring hand on his shoulder urged him to get moving. Riki looked at Iason and realized he still stood out of the crowd, with his golden hair, and sophisticared attire. “He looks like he owns the place”, he mused, and he was probably right.

A voice announced Iason’s big entrance, and Riki was surprised to hear his own name, afterwards.

- This is your debut, my pet, so smile, everyone is looking at you.

Even more aware of how scantily his clothes were, Riki felt blood rushing to his cheeks. But moreover, a murmuring sound reached his ears, whispers, barely coming out as full sentences: “But he’s a …. Mongrel? Iason wouldn’t … What Jupiter thinks of this? His skin is just so dark! He is so plain … What lord Mink saw in this?” Unconsciously, he took a step back, but Iason held him in place.

- Don’t worry, they will get used to you. And you’re beautiful, don’t mind them, they’re just jealous, Iason whispered in his ear, caressing his neck gently and bending towards him, a gesture that caused other surprised gasps.

Suddenly, Iason powerful voice was heard:

- Good evening, my friends. I hope our little delay did not disturb your lovely evening.

With this, the wave of whispering was brought to a halt. One by one, the most important people in the room came to greet Iason, while the Blondie continued his walking. “Of course he has his own separee”, Riki said to himself matter of factly. Little attention was paid to him by Iason’s friends, but he could tell that a few furtive looks were directed towards him.

- Go to the bar and bring me a glass of wine, Iason gently asked him, showing him the direction.

Riki looked a little behind, to see Iason sitting down with few of those important people. He just shrugged and headed towards the bar. The bartender flashed a big smile at him:

- What’s your pleasure, cutie?

A little embarassed by the appreciative look in the man’s eyes, Riki looked down and just muttered Iason’s order.

- And for you?

- Nothing, really.

Riki was too overwhelmed and feelings of misplacement made it impossible for him to just nonchalantly order a drink. But the bartender placed a little glass in front of him with crimson content and told him:

- Just a little shot, to get you through.

He nodded and gulped the sweet drink. “The guy is right, I’m starting to feel better”, he thought. He thanked and head back to his master.

- Go mingle with the others, Iason ordered him, and Riki felt grateful for being allowed to stir off from the high society.

The salon destined for pets had large open doors, and Riki entered just to seek a secluded place, where no one could see him. He leaned against the wall, in a shadowed corner, stealing glances of the beautiful pets, going about their business. They seemed so young, happy and carefree. Riki was so alone. But his solitude was soon to be disturbed. A strong palm landed with a thump next to his head, and when he raised his eyes, he stared into a pair of menacing amber eyes.

- Well, well, if it isn’t the precious pet of Iason Mink.

- Phiu, I bet he stinks, another voice was heard.

The circle was closing on Riki. At least four pets, about the same height as Riki, with beautiful, slender bodies, about as undressed as his, were staring at the mongrel, mixed feelings floating in the air. The first boy let his other hand travel on Riki’s taut abdomen, but the mongrel pushed the hand away. The pet laughed.

- He wants it the hard way. What do you say boys about throwing a welcoming party for the mongrel?

Cheers and wicked growls were the answer. Riki enclosed his fists and assumed a fighting position. The boy talked again:

- I bet you are so messy and loose down there. I guess it will be just more room for us.

They laughed and Riki felt blood pumping in his ear. He attacked, taking his adversary by surprise, a well placed fist connecting with the boy’s jaw. The others jumped on him, and Riki began fighting for real. In a matter of minutes, all the aggressors were fallen to the ground, but a sudden sneaky attack brought Riki to the floor, and he was now pinned down, and hands were groping his body everywhere.

- Put him on his fours! Voices were hurrying the attacker, but suddenly something happened.

The pets were fleeing everywhere, as the man coming to Riki’s help was not at all shy about kicking a few butts.

A hand was offered to Riki, and he got up, his head swaying. When he raised his head to thank his helper, his heart stopped.

- Hi, Riki, long time, no see.

Guy was standing there, donned in stylish, black clothes, fitting his worked body. He was smiling, and Riki could hear his heart breaking. He reached for Guy’s face, and his former pairing partner grabbed his hand, only to place a gentle kiss on his palm.



The ruckus did not pass unobserved, and Iason just knew that it had to be something about Riki. The image displayed in front of his eyes, when he entered the pets saloon, shocked him to the point of suffocating him. Riki, with a swollen lip and evident scratches on his body, was held by Guy in his arms.

It took Iason only two steps to reach for them, and he closed his hand on Guy’s neck chocking him. He only saw red before his eyes, and he had only one desire: to leave Guy breathless.



Raoul had to use all his strength to make Iason let go of Guy’s neck. Awaken from his sudden bout of fury, Iason found it difficult to make sense of what was being sad to him. A weeping Riki was still clinging on his arm, begging to let Guy go. And, worst of all, about everybody in Eos was staring in disbelief at the scene taking place before their very eyes. Raoul spoke in a low voice:

- Calm down, Iason, you are making a fool of yourself.

Iason stilled his composure and let Guy fall from his hand. The boy was coughing, trying to reach more air, and Riki hurried to his side. He felt madness gripping his heart, but he was saved by Raoul talking as loudly as everyone else could hear.

- My pet did not attack your pet, Iason. He helped him get away from the attackers.

Iason wisely chose to play by the rules this time:

- How can I compensate you for my wrong doing to you, Raoul?

- You will give me your pet for this night.

The crowd murmured in approval, but Iason shot a murderous look towards his friend.



The two pets were waiting for Raoul in the car, Riki taking care of a seriously shaken Guy. In the meantime, Raoul and Iason were having a heated conversation.

- Raoul, why are you doing this?

- You need to calm down. Don’t you trust me?

- No, when it comes to Riki.

- I won’t touch him, isn’t my word enough?

- What about Guy?

- Thanks to you, I don’t think he will be able to do anything.

Iason was simmering with anger, blind jealousy shaking him from the inside. Raoul tried to appease him.

- Look, Iason, you are not the only one interested in knowing how our pets stand when it comes to their relationship.

- Why would you be interested? Iason shot.

- Because … I am growing attached to Guy, and I want him to be harboring true feelings for me. If he still wants Riki, I am the one to take care of things.

Iason nodded, and let his friend go. He was getting a strange sensation, as a hole in his stomach. He realized his bed would be empty that night, and he wished he would have the nerve to trample Raoul’s friendship and take Riki home. But that was not an option, and Iason knew it.