"Get her!" A man's voice yelled. 

'Someone help me!' I thought, my brain and body going into a panic mode as I ran from the men chasing me.

The men behind me were catching up to me, my legs not able to keep up running for very long. I was being chased by 2 men, one very tall with a young look to his face and a deep voice that, in any other situation would be calming or sweet, but it was scary and powerful in this situation. The other man was shorter but fit the word 'man' more. He had a scruffy unshaven appearance, but still looked professional. I could tell, even at a distance that the scruffy man was the leader since he kept shouting commands to the second guy.

I had been running for a short time thankfully, the 2 men only recently finding me hiding out in an ally. Why I needed to run I didn't know, I just knew I had to run. Maybe it had to do with my ears, tail and retractable claws for nails, since I was what people liked to call a hybrid.

"Hybrids are rare and anyone will pay a price to have one for their own purposes, whether weird or simply as a pet." I remember being told by a kind old lady who helped me escape from a creepy man trying to grab me. I was 12 at the time and she brought be in to keep me safe. After a time though, she had to make me leave because the man began to threaten her life.

I've lived on the streets ever since.

"Stop." A voice commanded, deep and smooth and warm. I skidded to a halt in front of the younger of the two men, cursing myself for not noticing he had taken a detour to catch up, but we froze for a moment, neither of us able to speak as we took each other in. I had never been this close to a male, and the first thing I noticed was his aura felt different from normal men I had observed. I only had a moment to wonder why because he snapped out of staring and reached for me. In yet another second, I turned and jumped up, flipping off the wall and landing behind him with cat-like ease. 

I turned for a second, his eyes wide as his mouth slightly dropped. I smirked and began to run off hoping I wouldn't have to ever see him again.

'This time I'll be more careful when I steal food.'

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The next day I awoke in another ally I had found, where I used my tail as a blanket. It was fluffy and soft and I prided myself in the quality of care I gave it, even in the conditions I lived in.

I immediatly felt my stomach rumble and I groaned, feeling the empty pain grow stronger. I sat up and stretched, sniffing to try and pick out the smell of food in the dingy ally. When I couldn't find any scents, I sighed, knowing I'd need to go steal something to appease my appetite.

Slipping quietly down the street, aware of every sound and movement happening in the early morning, I looked for a street shop. Spotting a building that sold sandwich fixings, I tucked my cat ears under a hat I had stolen a few years ago, and stuck my tail up my sweatshirt.

The bell above the door sounded, and a older looking man at the counter looked up, only to frown as if he had been looking for someone else. I shrugged and meandered around, looking for something I could subtly steal. I had gotten really good at taking things, and running if anything went wrong.

"What do you think you're doing?" The guy at the counter said, frowning as he noticed me get close to the bags of bread he had placed on the counter for display. I looked up and acted confused.

"I'm sorry? I'm not doing anything sir." I replied, feigning innocence. The guy looked my up and down and shrugged.

"You can take a bag or three. They're stale and I was gonna throw them out later anyways." He said, handing me a shopping bag with 3 bags of bread in them. I stood there shocked, before smiling thankfully.

"That is so kind of you! Thank you so much!" I exclaimed, giving him an honest smile, which he returned with a hearty chuckle.

"You look so thin anyways, you could use them. It's no problem." He said before shaking his head and smiling.

I bowed and thanked him once again, turning to go but before I could get to the door, I heard another voice call from the back.

"Dave? Who is that?" The voice sounded familiar and immediately I bristled. I had to keep my tail from flicking in fear as I tried to walk normally to the door.

"Just a girl. Pretty thin. Gave her some of the old bread." The guy, apperently named Dave, said to the familiar voice. Suddenly footsteps approached and the man that had been chasing me yesterday emerged from the back.

"She was just leaving." Dave said, shooting me a look that made me panic. He clearly knew I wasn't normal. He probably had seen my tail move slightly as I walked away. The look he gave me was to run, and I did not need another look to know that he meant it.

I walked quickly out the door, but ran right into a firm figure who had been approaching the door. He grabbed my wrists and I dropped the bag accidentally.

"I'm so sorry, I wasn't-- ... it's... it's you!" The deep voice exclaimed, and I looked up to see the young man from yesterday. In a moment, the other man was running over and clasping my arm in his big hand. Dave looked apologetically at me, as the older man yanked my hat off.

"Yep, it's her. And boy is she gonna fetch a high price. She's in good shape, skilled, and attractive. We can finally get out of this dump town now, Chanyeol." The man said, looking me over while talking to the younger man, apperently named Chanyeol. Chanyeol nodded, but was still looking at me curiously.

I glared at the two of them, looking to Dave for help, but he looked on, as if what happened to me didn't matter.

"Thanks Dave, you were a great help. I'm glad we came over when we did today or else we would still be searching for this troublemaker." The other man said, turning to Dave and pulling me with him.

As the man was talking to Dave, I wrenched my wrist away, and dodged Chanyeol, only to have my tail slip out and be grabbed by the young man I had just attempted to dodge.

"Let me go you fucking psycho! I haven't done any harm! I'm not worth anything! Please let me go!" I yelled, struggling against the strong man. The pulling on my tail hurt, and I felt a strong pain keep shooting up by spine. I cried as I was yanked back and grabbed by the wrists once again by Chanyeol, only this time, his grip wasn't to keep me from falling, it was to keep me from running.

"I'm sorry." He whispered into my ear before the other man came over and tied my hands together. I shot Chanyeol the deadliest glare I could have ever given and then hissed.

"You're sick. You're both sick! You arent sorry one bit!"

The other man put a cloth into my mouth and then hoisted me up onto his shoulder. I couldn't scream, and I tried to claw him, but he tied me in a way that wouldn't allow me to move my hands. My tail flicked and I tried to struggle, but I wasn't moving in this man's grip.

Suddenly it went dark and I passed out from something being held up to my face.

...

I woke up to a cold floor beneath me, and a cuff around my ankle. I sat up and looked around frantically. I appeared to be in a sort of basement. There was a small window that allowed in light, but by the yellowy glow, I could only assume it was evening.

"Food for you." Chanyeol's deep voice said from outside a door, startling me. I watched him open the door and walk in with a tray that had a sandwich on it.
I glared at him, but happily took the food as I was strongly aware of the heavy pain I had in my stomach from not eating all day.

"Why do you keep glaring at me?" He asked quietly, watching me gulp down the sandwich. I looked up with what I hoped was a 'Are you serious?' look. He just watched as I finished the food I had quickly swallowed.

I sat back, swishing my tail a little before standing and taking a small step towards the taller man.

"Lemme ask you this. How would you feel about being chased you're entire life to be either sold off, used as a sex toy, fetishized, and not able to have a home/job? And then, be chained up in two guy's basement being prepared to be sold? Would you be in a very cheerful mood?" I said, now rather close to the man who was nervously watching to see if I would try to kill him. He blinked, a look I couldnt figure out passing on his handsome features as he looked down, my words finally sinking in.

"No... I suppose not." He said, his voice shaking a little as he watched me back up and sink to the floor, tucking my tail over my legs. I shivered from the cold floor, but maintained eye contact with the man who stood for a second more before turning and walking away.

But before he opened the door, he turned back.

"Just so you know, I don't really want to be doing this. I'm really sorry this is happening to you." He said, a hint of warmth in his voice, though it was clear he was trying to keep it as icy as possible.

"Well that doesn't change the fact that I'm still stuck here." I snapped back, before closing my eyes and taking a deep breath.

"Chanyeol... where am I going...? I'm scared." I whispered, half sure he wouldn't have heard. However, the expression on his face looked confused and conflicted.

"Don't... don't say my name." He said, his voice soft and unsure.

"I'm sorry... I just..." I trailed off, not sure of what to say. I looked down at my soft tail, swishing it slightly. I heard his footsteps start to walk over, and I looked up to see him standing there. He looked down at me, shaking his head and sighing as he bent down.

"Just... hang tight. I'm... I'm gonna see what I can do." He said quietly, looking into my eyes with his own beautiful brown ones. I saw his hand reach up, as if he wanted to pat my head, but he stopped and placed his hand on my shoulder.

"Really?" I asked, shock spilling through my body at his sudden change of heart.

"Yes really. Just... try and sleep tonight." He said, standing once again and walking all the way to the door. He glanced back, before he fully walked out, the resounding sound of the door closing echoing in my mind.

I sighed, the adrenalin pounding through me as the events of today sunk in. I rested against my tail, and closed my eyes, hoping sleep would come quickly.

To my relief, it did.
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Part 1. Complete.

I feel like this turned out okay. Not sure when the second part is coming but I'll try to make it soon!

Love you all!

Aluna💜