When I woke up I was laying on a small bed in a cold damp room. My entire body ached, and even breathing hurt. My new master was standing in the corner waiting for me to wake up.

"Good morning pet," he said as he walked over to me. "I know your hurting right now, and the pain will eventually subside. Do you have any questions you want to ask me? If so this is the time to do it. You may ask me anything and speak freely for the next half hour."

He helped me sit up, even though it just made the pain worse. Then he sat down next to me on the small bed. He waited patiently as I thought of something to ask.

"What's your name?" I asked in a quiet and unsure tone.

"Rafiel, but you must call me Master at all times." he said in a stern tone.

I nodded my head showing that I understood.

"What did your old master call you?" he asked.

"Kitten," I said quietly.

"Hmm...I like that...that is what you are to answer to from now on. Undestand?" he asked in that tone that sounded so cold.

"Yes Master," I said quietly. I sat there thinking of my next question for a few moments. "How old are you?"

"27," he answered.

I was glad that he was younger than my old master.

We cotinued talking like this for about 45 minutes, and then he realized what time it was. He stood up and left, telling me that he would come back when it was time for dinner.

I learned a lot during that conversation. I learned that if I behaved well I would earn things, like a nicer room, and a pet. Ofcourse I double checked that he meant an animal pet and not a human pet. He also told me that if I behaved very well for 10 years, he would let me go home, unless at that point in time I found that I enjoyed it there and wanted to stay. Ofcourse I didn't want to stay there for 10 years, but it was better then having to stay there for forever.

I layed back down on my bed and fell into a light sleep. I was very tired still.