Seven

7

In a big room, decorated with red bloody petals, there were ten seats, each having the sacred sign of human hearts which were molded with steel attached to the chairs, ten elders sat around a throne, which have a serpent heads, this time not moulded, but are alive.

"What were the recent report you heard from the messengers who was sent as a spy to the Dark Moon pack?"

Carson asked, looking at the elders who are also the highest in commands in the vampire pack, they consist of eight male and a female, she is the third in command in the vampire pack.

"We haven't heard any news yet, but there are news or rumors going around the castle, that the alpha king wants to buy a slave, an alpha king is never interested in slaves, he hates them, and he wants nothing to do with them, and just a week ago, the alpha king made an order to the slave establishment to set up an auction, where the slaves would be sold, which will take place as normal in the black market..."

One of the vampires said, bowing down at the primus, who haven't yet spoken a word. 

"This is a big information, did you get these informations from the spy who works in the alpha King's castle"

Carson said, his eyes, the color of red, pure deep red, staring at the man who made this statement.

"I heard it from one of the guards, who works in the slave establishment."

The man said again, bowing. The room was quiet, this was indeed a great news to the vampires, what could the alpha king want a slave for, there was whispers going round the room, and it got loud, turning the hall a little noisy to the distaste of the vampire king.

"Quiet everyone"

A voice said, even though it was not too loud, but each words could make the demons go hiding in their skins, the room quieten at the sound of the King Bethel, the snakes hissed at his voice, cowering away from him.

"We go for the slave trade, we attack the werewolves and we take the slaves he bought, all of them..."

The Vampire king said. 

"Now you can depart, prepare the warriors for battle...."

The king said, standing up from his throne and leaving the hall.

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"These cornmeal taste awful, damn, the pork does not have any oil, just dry"

Sharriah complained, looking in distaste at the food that was served to them.

"You ate meat at least, when was the last time you ate meat, it have been a month now, maybe if we get sold, we could have more better foods to eat"

Envaline said, chewing her pork, then suddenly she froze at what she saw.....

"What happened..."

"Why are there clothes bloody"

"What was their wrong doings"

"They are good as dead"

The slaves whispered among themselves.

Quiet everyone"

The Head of the guards screamed at the slaves, the establishment abruptly became quiet.

"These slaves were caught trying to escape, they killed two of the guards stationed at the north gate and tried to escape, but they never succeeded."

The head of guard said, looking at the slaves who tried to escape with distaste.

"We won't be sold to anyone, we are not things, we are humans..."

One of the slaves who tried to escape said.

"Humans, did I hear you say humans, ohhh, yes you are humans, so am gonna give you a chance to escape and be real human, to get your freedom..."

He said turning to look at the crowds..

"Who wanna join them for freedom, to be free from slavery...."

The guard said, looking at the crowd. 

No one stepped out, stepping out meant death..

"No one is ready to step out"

The guard said, turning to the other guard, he said,

"Free them, and let them go"

At his words, the guard untied their hands.

"Now you can run to East gate, when you cross the gate, you have your freedom."

The chief guard said.

 At his words, they bolted to the east gate, to their freedom, the three slaves ran with determination, to leave slavery and welcome a new life, as they ran half way to the east gate, the chief guard shouted.

"Now"

At his words, the guards took their arrows, shooting it to the sky, it hit one of the slaves on his neck, the slave shouted with horror and pain, but yet, he was unrelenting, he still dragged his body on the earth as he strived to leave the establishment, his nightmare, but unfortunately for him, another arrow pierced his back, and his body dropped dead, the other running slaves, having seen what have happened to their fellow slaves, determined more to get their freedom, they decided to run zig zag, each slave crossing the order.

"More arrows!"

The chief guard shouted, having seen what the slaves were up to.

 The arrows multiplied in numbers, hitting the sky in numerous counts, another scream was heard, another slave had been brought down, the last slave remaining was running so quick, it was a male slave, he ran, his breath not failing him, running to gain his freedom, just as he reached the east gate, a smile formed at his face, he was free from the slave establishment, but immediately, three arrows came, hitting him on his back, he gasped in air, still wondering if was dreaming, that he was pierced with an arrow.

But the pain he felt made him realize, he was not dreaming, but it was real, he fell on the ground, but yet he thrived to reach the gate, another arrow came piercing his body, the slave smiled weakly....

"Freedom at last....."

He whispered, as he gave his last breath, his eyes closed slowly, free from the world of slavery.

When the crowd saw the downfall of the three slaves, everyone remained quiet, no one will be free from slavery unless they want death.

"Now they gained their freedom...."