Jay twiddled with his fingers and looked at Nio's tired face. It was bruised and he moaned in his sleep. Nio shuddered and went still. Jay pulled him closer and waited until he woke up. "Nio, are you ok?" Jay asked softly and he didn't respond.
Jay sighed and ran his finger's through Nio's hair. "I'm gonna have you take a shower ok. I don't want to do this without your permission." Jay said softly, his eyes traveling to all the cuts on his bare back. Nio took off his pants after a few moments of silence and Jay had him sit in the bathtub.
He sat staring the wall as Jay washed all his cuts clean. Nio hissed but other than that he was silent. Jay sighed and wrapped him up in a blanket. He gave Nio boxers to put on and Nio grabbed some of the new clothes. Jay watched him and had Nio walk with him to the kitchen. He quickly made breakfast and they brought it back to the room.
Jay was worried at Nio's silence but he didn't want to push him. He made sure Nio ate and took the plates back. When he came back he found Nio shaking on the bed. It was silent as Jay went to touch him. Nio scrambled back and opened his wings, pulling them around him as a barrier. Jay sighed and sat at the desk, watching him.
Nio slowly calmed down and let his wings fall. He was in the corner, huddled. Jay didn't move as Nio stared blankly at him. "Bridge." He said hoarsely and Jay nodded. "I'll take you. Just don't jump off." Jay said and Nio quickly nodded and stood up putting on shoes. He stayed a good distance away from Jay as they walked and he got pulled back by one of the men.
"Oh it's the little whore.." The man drawled, his breath stinking of alcohol. Nio's eyes widened and Jay turned around confused. The man pushed him against the wall while another held Jay back. Nio bit his lip and sighed inwardly. He didn't care what happened to him but he wanted Jay to be safe.
He kicked the man and beat him to the ground. The other men ran away and Jay looked at him shocked. Nio stood up form his crouching position and quickly walked away. He took off to the bridge and sat on the edge, swinging his legs. So many dark thoughts ran through his mind and Jay sat down next to to him.
Jay looked at Nio and bit his lip. Nio stared at the water and wiped his eyes. He held out his hand, letting a raven land on it. He smiled at it and pet the silky feathers. Jay watched him for awhile as Nio seemed to relax. His wings stiffened when there was yelling. He stood up and whispered something to the raven. It cawed and he flew toward the direction of the voices. Jay watched as it came back and Nio went pale.
He felt his neck and prodded at something. Jay looked at him curious as Nio sent Ravi off again. "Go." Nio said quietly to Jay. "What??" Jay looked confused. "GO." Nio screamed and immediately regretted his decision. He pushed Jay, who started falling. He let his wings open and a flock of ravens came to him. They cawed and started attacking him.
He yelled in surprise and fled. Nio tapped his foot and whimpered when Ravi returned, in a cage. "Ah, little boy. You never know when to shut your mouth." His father snarled and grabbed Nio's arm. Nio tried to kick him but the man just chuckled and got someone to bind his feet and arms. Nio lowered his eyes to the ground and ignored his father.
He heard someone yelling in the distance but his spirit had already left. He his in the pits of himself, locking the door and ignoring the outside world.
~Two Years Later~
Jay slammed his hand against the desk an yelled in frustration. He had searched and searched for him. There were leads but they always led to old abandoned warehouses. He had traveled around the world and found so many people. Just not the raven haired boys. Sure he thought that he found him but every time it was just another lookalike.
Nio was still in the darkest pit in himself. Soon people wouldn't want him. He was aging out. Then he would be tossed like nothing. The optimistic side of him said that he would one day be able to find the key and leave but he knew it was too late. No one would come. All that was left was his violent exterior.
Jay stared at May who looked scared. "What." He said sharply and she jumped. "We found-" He cut her off. "Just let me read it." He held out his hand and she put the report in his hand. "Oh an ad." He frowned. It showed what looked like Nio but he saw this to many times already. He crumpled it in a ball and tossed it.
"hMMM..." He tapped his foot and went over to the ad. "Those eyes." He whispered to himself. He swore to himself. "Marlo, you look young enough. Call this number. See where it is." Marlo looked up from the couch and called it. "Uh hi. Yep I saw your ad. Oh who do I want? Who do you have. Ah perfect." He ended the call.
"I got Nio." He said and Jay's head shot up. "What." He said quietly. "I got him. later tonight. He said that Nio is a tough one so that I should bring bodyguards." Marlo explained and Jay nodded. "What the hell does tough mean." He wondered to himself as they waited.
Marlo had him and Mira come as bodyguards. The man stood in front of the room. "Ah, good. Yeah Nio is a bit violent and doesn't respond. Fucking ungrateful child." The man said, muttering the last bit. He opened it and they went in. Marlo and Mira hung back and Jay slowly walked toward the body on the bed. He was malnourished and his hands were in fists.
"Nio.." Jay said softly and his head shot up. His eyes were soulless and he stirred from inside, his body reaching for the key. Jay took a step forward, causing Nio to fling himself at him. He was snarling and punching the lights out of Jay. Marlo screamed and tried to pull him off. Nio stared at the door, hearing a faint yelling.
Nio rose to his feet and walked toward the door. His body flung itself at Mira who was ready and tied his legs and arms. Nio went to biting but she put a gag in his mouth. She said sorry over and over as Marlo helped Jay up. He was limping but his eyes weren't mad. They were filled with worry for Nio.
Nio stared at the handle and twisted it, opening the door. He was blinded by all the memories and he quickly shut it. His body started shaking and Jay picked it up. "Can we buy him?" Jay asked and the man shrugged. "Not like I want him, so yeah." They bought him and Jay made a mental note.
"So this is where you were." He murmured and touched Nio's head. Nio blinked, recognition across his face. It was only for a quick second as he growled and his soul locked itself away again. Jay sighed and brought him to the solitary dorms. They were hidden and stronger.
He stood on the side of the glass as people took away the ropes and gag. Nio snarled at them but they quickly shut and locked the door. Jay watched as Nio's body slowed and he went to sit on the bed. Nio sat there day, after day. He would beat anyone who came near him, and would never eat.
Jay gave him an apple, through the food slot. He knew that Nio loved them and Jay smiled as Nio bit into it. He quickly ate it and his eyes had lightened a little. His soul was slowly wandering back to that door. His mind was dark and twisted as he opened the door. The memories came back and he started sobbing. Jay was asleep and someone ran in.
"SIR HE'S CRYING." Jay shot up and ran to Nio's room. He gasped when he watched Nio behind the door. "Fuck it." He mumbled. His body made its way to the door and he quickly got in. Nio stared at him and flung his body at him. Jay stiffened as he heard people yelling for him to get out of there in his earpiece. Nio wrapped his arms around Jay's neck and sobbed into him.
"I could have- killed you." Nio sobbed and Jay carried him to the bed. Nio sobbed, his emotions running free after being pent up for so long. Jay's earpiece was silent until he heard Marlo yell in it. He took it out and focused on helping Nio calm down. Jay cooed at him and softly rubbed his head. Nio clutched to him for support as he sobbed and screamed.
The first time he screamed Jay was shocked. It was such a sad sound, like a whale dying. It was deep and he held Nio tighter, not wanting him to leave. Nio slowly calmed down after hours of sobbing and he fell asleep against Jay's chest. Jay smiled at his calmness and fell asleep.
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