Warnings: (Light) BDSM, AU



I would like to thank James Bryant, for his permission to use any information that I needed to write this story. He has a wonderful web site that not only helped me to write this story but to understand the relationship between Master/slave & Dom/sub. I recommend that you check out his website THE BIGINNERS GUIDE TO DOMINANCE AND SUBMISSION at http://www.cyberhell.net/DsGuide/index.asp 

I wrote the part about the relationship for Master/slave & Dom/sub because so many people wrote to me telling me even though they love the story the practice of Master/slave mystified them so please enjoy the story and it should know move along more quickly. Thanks for your patience. 


A huge thank you, to my wonderful beta Lois, for her time and talent.




Brian's POV

I had to admit I was really nervous on the drive over to Deb's house. I really don't need the gang's shit. I have bigger problems then that right now. Like what am I going to do with Boy? Getting him out the door was a huge chore. I couldn't even get him to leave without his leash. He said that it was a rule that no slave leaves the house with their master without it on. It shows who they belong to. I just pressed my lips firmly together, counted to ten three times and said fine. Then when we got down to the jeep he insisted on getting in the back. I told him there was plenty of room in the front but he said no, he was my slave, and it was rude to not show respect to his master by putting himself next to his owner, so in the back he went. And when I got in the jeep, I turned around to tell him to put on a seat belt; he was on the floor behind the passenger seat in a tight ball. I asked him what he was doing and he said that slaves didn't get on the furniture. I just pinched the bridge of my nose and counted to ten three times and drove over to Deb's house. So here I am now, getting out of my jeep to lead my new slave to the pack of wolves that I call friends and sometimes family. And if Boy thinks I don't know when I'm being played then he is in for a rude awakening. I think it's time to open his pretty blues that this master knows the game.

Justin's POV

Sitting in the back of Master Brian's jeep I can't help but smile. I told my master that a slave couldn't leave the house without their leash, sit in the front by their master or even sit on the seat but that's not really true. Those things are usually forms of punishment to keep a slave in line by humiliating them. I know he did ask me, but I chose to see how far I could push him. Dangerous, yes, very, will I get punished if he finds out, most definitely. I love the punishments almost as I love the rewards. And I have a feeling that my master needs to learn how to be a true master. So let me see if I can explain to you how the master/slave or dom/sub relationship works so you can understand that I need to have my master open his mind and heart.
Although it may seem through outward appearances that all the power in the relationship flows from the Dom or Master to the sub or slave, this is somewhat misleading. The players in a D/s relationship, no matter which side they are on, are equals to a certain degree. Both sides have power, but in different ways. The Dom may have ultimate authority, but the sub is the one who initiates most actions.
"Many inexperienced Doms believe that all that is required is simply ordering your sub around as you choose. It's not. There's much more to be said about what being a good Dom requires.
Domination is not just giving random orders. A good Dom will find a way to cause the sub to desire pleasing the Dom. A Dom, or Dominant, is the protector, teacher, and lover to the sub. 
As the protector, the Dom must be (a) stronger than the sub, and (b) stronger than other people in the life of the sub. This does not mean that he has to be physically bigger or stronger. I am talking about character and personality. 
As the teacher, the Dom must be wise and, above all, right. The Dom should not arbitrarily punish the sub on a whim. There must be a reason. To do otherwise will break down the trust and security of the sub. The Dom has to be respected by the sub. Respect is a quality that is earned by the Dom being right, and issuing swift, correct justice and reward to the sub. The Dom is not there to inflict pain and degradation on the sub, but to give the sub a goal and a direction on how to love and please him. 
As the lover, the Dom is loving and, when appropriate, stern. He must recognize that he is the only source of pleasure for the sub. He must see to it that this area is not neglected. The Dom should, when appropriate, be gentle, supportive, and tender to the sub. A Dom/sub relationship is not just about overpowering. It is about the Dom caring for the well-being of the sub. If punishment is required to stop a destructive action by the sub, then it comes from the Dom. On the other hand, when correct action has been noted by the Dom, love and caring should come from him to the sub.
The Master is a higher gradient of control in D/s. The Master follows the same rules as a Dom, but in a stricter sense. The Master can have a slave, but may also call their slave a sub. The slave is owned or "collared" by the Master. The Master considers the slave a possession, but a highly valuable and loved one, the most valuable thing he owns. Offenses against the rules laid out by the Master are dealt with more severely, in most circumstances. Still, the Master, when pleased, flows great love and caring to his slave. The Master is also more protective of his slave because the slave is totally dependent on the Master. 
"To be sure, the slave serves; the Master receives. But that does not mean that the slave has no sense of self, or self-worth. His needs are real, and he should leave a relationship where he needs are not met." 
The role of the submissive appears to be somewhat simpler, but in actuality, the sub plays a large role in shaping the D/s relationship. The sub's primary role is to follow his Dom's directions and to please the Dom. Being submissive does not mean that the sub is a doormat for the Dom. The sub is the Dom's companion, his student, and his lover. 
As a companion, the sub is treated with respect and dignity, is allowed to voice opinions, and allowed to share in the Dom's activities. This is the area where the sub is the most equal with the Dom. 
As a student, the sub learns how to please the Dom, and when done, expects to be rewarded by the Dom. Likewise, when not done or done incorrectly, the sub expects to be corrected and shown the right way to act. 
As a lover, the sub goes out of their way to please the Dom because they genuinely care for the well being of the Dom. The sub does this, not out of fear of pain or retribution, but because they want to give the Dom pleasure. The sub does not want the Dom to be disappointed with them. The sub takes pleasure from the fact that the Dom is pleased.
The slave is a higher gradient of submissiveness in D/s. A slave's primary purpose in life is to serve the needs and desires of the Master. The slave relinquishes all control to the Master, because the slave knows the Master has his well-being totally at heart. The slave is marked by his Master in some fashion to show ownership. This can be done with a tattoo, a piercing, or even a physical collar. The Master/slave relationship tends to be more of a lifetime commitment to each other than a typical Dom/sub relationship. The slave is held to a higher standard of conduct and compliance than a typical sub, due to the fact that the slave has given control of their life to the Master. 
This point is where many D/s relationships fall to pieces. Over punishment for minor infractions, non-acknowledged good deeds, and ignoring blatant wrong action cause the affinity in the relationship to break down. The roles of both Dom and sub are fairly rigid; the duties of both well understood. When a Dom doesn't punish major infractions, or ignores correct action by his sub, the agreements made at the beginning of the relationship are broken. It is here that a Dom shows his true colors. The Dom should be in control not only of his sub, but himself as well. 
At the beginning of a D/s relationship, the Dom and sub may agree on a long list of correct and incorrect actions, but if the Dom does not remember them, the sub is "getting over" on the Dom, and in the process, losing respect for the Dom's power. It would be better to have only a few rules at the start, then as time progresses, expand them as the relationship grows. 
Overcorrecting is also poor. If the Dom is cruel or vicious, the sub will only do what is required out of fear of punishment. Over time, the sub will have no desire to please the Dom, and the Dom will suddenly realize he has no real control over the sub. 
Punishment is a tool to correct wrong or no action by the sub. It should never be done in anger! This is a very important point. When you punish in anger, real injury can occur, safewords are nullified, and limits do not exist. This is a very dangerous situation. The Dom who punishes in anger is moving into the area of abuse. In D/s, the Dom cares about the feelings of the sub. It is very difficult to have empathy when you are angry. Pain is not the end all and be all of a D/s relationship. It is just one more tool at the disposal of the Dom to guarantee the rules are complied with. 
Punishment does not even have to include pain. Movement restrictive bondage, humiliation, harsh words, or even a look can punish the sub. Privileges can be removed such as not being allowed to sit on the furniture, or by the Dom forcing the sub to sleep at the foot of the bed. There are many ways to punish incorrect actions. Save the severe stuff for major infractions. If you beat a dog every day, all you get is an angry, uncontrollable dog. The same goes for a sub, and an angry sub is much more hazardous than an angry dog. Punishment is always followed by reward when the sub corrects the infraction. The sub must be allowed to make up the damage, and then it is forgiven. 
Rewards show the sub that the Dom is pleased. It is a tangible show of love and caring from the Dom to the sub for a correct action. This is the true power of the Dom. The reward can be a kiss, a caress, flowers, a short note, or even a long, tender session of lovemaking. Rewards given to the sub show that the Dom is thinking of them, and cares for their well being. It acknowledges their proper behavior and reinforces it. This is how the Dom creates in the sub the willingness to please him. A happy sub will do anything to ensure the happiness of the Dom, and will avoid actions that disappoint.
So that is master/slave relationship in a nut shell. And I really don't see my master grasping the severity of what is asked of him. I find him distant and cold in his feelings. I don't think he is one to talk about his feelings or having me as a companion to help him in his everyday living. So I will teach him how to be a good master.

Brian's POV
I help Boy crawl out of the back of my jeep but not before I let him know I'm on to his shit.
"Just so we are clear, I don't like being played, slave. I know the game you are playing and let me be the first to tell you, in case you forgot to read the fine print of that contract we both had to sign; I own your boy bubble ass. And when we get home tonight after you sit and behave in front of my friends, I am going to spank that ass till is red and you can't sit down for a week. Now move!" I jerked his leash a bit to let him know I meant what I said. I was mad but at the same time I was really turned on. Just the thought of taking him home to spank him was almost enough to cum in my jeans. I mean, have you seen this kid's ass. It was perfect! 
So here we are standing at Deb's door getting ready to walk in. And Boy turn's to me and I can see fear in his eyes and I melt right there.
"What if they don't like me? Will you send me away?" Boy whispered to me softly with huge doe like blue eyes.
"They couldn't help to like you Boy. It's me they will crucify." I can't help the feeling I get as I look at the soft innocent look on his young face or the soft pink lips; so I slowly lean down and at first I just press my lips to his, but the feel of warm velvet brushing against my lips got to be too much so I had to deepen the kiss and just as he opened his mouth to allow me entrance to his hot cavern and let his tongue out to meet mine......the door opened and Mikey had to open his mouth and interrupted the best kiss I have ever received with his bellowing.
"Who the fuck is that!"