NEW STORY! It's called Enslaved for reasons in the summary.

If you spot any incorrect grammar or spelling in Max's POV, that's there on purpose. You'll see.

Disclaimer: I own the plot but not MR.

Max POV

"I will not be sold!" I seethed with clenched teeth. Who do these people think they are?

"I'm terribly sorry, Maximum-"

"No, you're not," I cut him off. "If you were 'terribly sorry' then you wouldn't sell me!"

"Just hush and listen. You belong to us now; we own you."

"No-" I butt in again.

"Hush! If I hear one more thing come out of your mouth, no dinner and explanation for you." I shut my trap, not wanting to lose food and some sort of reasoning.

"As I was saying, you've been with us for too long. Six years too long. Every time someone tried to 'buy' you from us, you were returned the next day with the customers wanting full refund or they would sue us. So today I decided that there were no more choices left. You're going to be sold- on a final sale- whether you like it or not," Jeb said.

He was the one supposedly 'in charge' of me. I completely doubt it, since I do more of the commanding then he does.

"Listen old man, I'm going nowhere near you or your idiots tomorrow. Sayonara, Jeb!" I turned to run for the door but saw it already blocked by two of Jeb's goons. I groaned; did he really want me to start a fight again? Last time one of Jeb's guys got in my way, he went straight to the hospital with a black eye, a twisted ankle, a broken wrist, and bites all over his arms and legs. And that was when I was 11, which was three years back.

"Get her," Jeb ordered his goons. They nodded and stepped forward while I stood there cockily.

"Now, are you sure you want them to get hurt again? I can do much worse than I did when I was 11, Ari," I called. Ari was Jeb's son and one of his morons, and he's the one that was sent to the hospital. Ari's 17 years old; so when I whooped his butt, he was 14.

Yeah, I'm awesome.

"Don't just stand there, Ari. Get her!" Jeb commanded harshly. Someone grabbed my shoulders, and I worked quick to elbow the person in the ribs. I dodged a punch that was coming my way silently and ran my foot under the idiot beside Ari to trip him. It worked, and he fell with a thud- completely out cold, too. Wimp.

Only Ari and I were left- excluding Jeb and all, since he was just watching. A smirk spread across my face as Ari's eyes went stone cold. How exciting.

I immediately ducked, knowing what was coming. Ari tried to kick my cheekbone and ended up hitting the wall instead. He grabbed his foot, groaning in pain. I took this as a chance to tackle him. When I did, though, he slammed his head on the wall and probably got a major migraine.

"Ugh," Ari groaned and grabbed my wrist to twist it. He kept on twisting and even pinned me down into one of the chairs in front of Jeb's desk. I was struggling like heck; I wanted freedom. I heaved a sigh, I was getting tired of this. My energy was running low, but no adrenaline pumped in my veins. Ari noticed a slight down in my defense and pushed my shoulders down, which was painful.

Feel the pain. Love the pain. Be one with the pain. Embrace the pain. I kept chanting in my head. It's something I learned when I did track and when I fought. But after awhile, it was too much so I decided to give in. For now.

Just wait until tomorrow morning. Get up earlier than them and escape to freedom. That's my plan.

"I give. Now can I eat?" I sighed tiredly. Jeb put his hand up, signaling for Ari to let go of me. He did but reluctantly.

"Not so tough today, are we?" Ari sneered. Jeb smirked in approval of his comment.

"I'm just hungry. You'll get more fight out of me tomorrow," I glared at him.

"Yes, you may eat now. But immediately after, we leave for Pennsylvania. It'll be a long drive from here, Massachusetts, to Pennsylvania," Jeb reported.

"What? Pennsylvania? That's, like, an 8 to 10 hour drive!" I screeched. (AN- I think)

"Yep, so there's no time to lose. Let's get going. Oh, pack your things quickly. We'll be leaving in about an hour or so," Jeb called while he walked out of his office with Ari following closely behind.

"There goes my plan," I mumbled in disappointment.

That's that! And you guys, I am SO SORRY for not updating Devious Deceit and Me or Them! I promise I will this week.

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