Unbound no Longer

ISDH

Ch 1

AN; set during the late first season…

A Lone traveler stumbled into the Dal.

Trick's head Snapped up, almost dropping the glass he was cleaning. "Shit!"

This shift in behavior drew Kensei's attention, first to the Fey barkeep, then to the traveler. He stood a little under six foot, but was solid across the shoulders. Dressed all in black; boots, caked in dried mud and clay, came to his knees, as the leather pants hugged his thighs, his leather vest strained over his barreled chest, covered in a faded silk shirt, all cover by a heavy duster coat that brushed his boots. On his head was perched a Bowler hat with funny looking goggles above the brim.

Kensei licked her lips, the man looked yummy, and her Gypsy senses told her that he had money. "Soo..." she drew out the word, "...what kind of Fey is he?"

Trick's head snapped around, "He is no Fey!" the barkeep hissed, "There are things beyond Fey in these realms. Most just sleep, but the few that are awake do not often come around humans, and so those who have issues with them embrace the Human's as cover." Trick sneered at the Traveler, as he claimed a table in the middle of the room. "Last time he was through, he killed the current Ash and crippled the Morgan, wrecking the Dal in process." He put the glass he was cleaning under the bar as he picked up a glass stein mug and wiped it clean. "He dropped twice the repair bill on the bar, slung his bag, and left."

"Mosswort." the deep bass next to her, caused Kensei to jump as she squeed. "I see the bar is as healthy as ever bar keeper." he leaned his forearms on the polished oak between him and the short Fey.

"No thanks to you, swamp dweller," the insult heavy from Trick's lips. "Your last Parole was forfeit, when you killed the Ash. Before I serve you, or even welcome you to he Dal…"

"They attacked first, but you are correct, ripping that Bitch's head off was more for my pleasure then my safety. " his face wrinkled, "Can you protect me from those who think they can order me about, just because I am peace-bound?"

"Protect yourself, just no killing. Not in the Dal." the mug was set on the bar, "If killing is a must, take it out back."

"Accepted." the traveler pulled the messenger style bag about, and started pulling items out onto the polished oak. A jeweled bracelet caught Kensei's eye, and as it was closer to her then the rest of the items… she palmed it. So caught up in acquiring of her new bauble, she failed to notice both Males watching her out of the corner of their eyes. "Ah, here it is." A clear 'glass' orb was set before barkeep. "Knowing you prefer relics over jewels, I offer the Eye of the Orical."

"And the Human?" Trick was aware of the Beast's Code of Honor. He knew Kensei was not in mortal danger, just moral danger.

"Right now, she is just a thief." five pound bar of silver was set before the smaller man, "I will reclaim my treasure in time. As long she does not do something stupid…" the sound of the bangle cuff snapping shut around Kensei's slender wrist echoed through the room, "...like put it on." he sighed as his eyes flared yellow. He grinned, "Contract accepted, Bond forged." His Fangs glinted in the light of the bar, "She is no longer just the Pet of your wild child, she is now a power in her own right."

AN: an idea I have been playing with. Keep it up or stick to HP? PM or review, please