Toya sighed softly looking at the blurring screen of the terminal. He had been working for days on the latest upgrade to the security system, trying to finish up the last bits of it. He had not slept much, and fatigue was finally catching up to him. Being above average in intelligence - even for a Blondie - didn’t help make the long tedious work of reprogramming go any faster.

He should have been proud that the head of the Syndicate, Iason Mink, had chosen him to help with the project despite the fact that he was not, in his mind, a typical example of a Blondie. Shorter by almost a foot than the average Blondie, combined with the willowy frame and an almost child- like face, made him seem more like a woman than a man. Worse was his pale, soft ivory skin and almost white silk hair that hung past his curvy ass leaving him looking almost colorless and even more delicate. His wide eyes were of the palest blue that seemed almost to sift to silver with only that faintest hint of blue depending on his mood. He look odd compared to his fellow Blondies and he knew it. Although he knew that each quality, even his height, was within the allowable range of Blondie traits he had always been uncomfortable with his looks and because of it he lacked the usual Blondie self-confidence. Instead he was somewhat withdrawn and quiet, the only place he truly excelled was his work. Normally he worked at home designing the wildly popular vid games that were all the rage right now, but since coming to the team that worked on reprogramming the security grid he had been forced to work with others, and he had become more used to dealing with them. It was a great honor to be chosen - not to mention a huge steady salary – but still Toya had wished he had never caught the eye of Iason Mink. He couldn’t refuse the powerful leader when personally asked, not to mention a chance to work with Jupiter’s mainframe even though he was not part of the Syndicate. It was a chance that was rarely offered and would never come again if he refused.

His fellow colleagues for the most part had accepted him and had tried to include him in the group. Most were appreciative of Toya’s skills, and work had become easier with some of his suggestions. One Blondie had tried especially hard to draw out the reserved young man. Tall, with long golden locks, and a hard chiseled body, Oki was the very imagine of a Blondie. He naturally charmed everyone around him, and Toya had been no exception. In large part because of this rather exuberant man Toya had at least been able to relax a little and enjoy his new work.

"Hey you finished yet?"

Toya turned around to find a group of three of his fellow workers led by Oki himself.

"No, just a little bit more," Toya said shaking his head a little.

"Well, Korin will finish up for you. It is time for you to take a little break; you have been working entirely too hard. All of us got together and decided to get you a little something," Oki announced as he walked over and pulled the smaller Blondie to his feet in one tug. Korin - an older and muscular Blondie - quickly slid into the chair that Toya had once occupied.

"But... you don’t have to do that"

"Of course we do. You have made our jobs a lot easier, and you work nonstop. We are glad Iason talked you in to coming to our team." Oki replied with a grin.

"Go on and enjoy your present, let us treat you a little and show our appreciation. You have been a huge help." Korin added as he pushed Toya a little away from his terminal.

Melian, a tall willowy Blondie, put a companionable arm on Toya’s shoulder and steered him towards the door as Oki followed behind him. Before Toya really knew what was going on they had pushed him into Oki’s hover car and were taking off.

"Where are we going?"

"To the Emporium, there is a pet auction tonight. You told me you had gotten rid of your pet a couple of weeks ago. With your work load we know you haven’t had time to get a new one." Melian replied from the back seat of the car.

"We all thought that a new pet would be a great gift to show our appreciation. After all, what’s better way to relax than to watch a new pet perform?" Oki laughed as he turned on to the freeway and headed for the Emporium.

"But it is an expensive gift, you don’t really have to. I like doing programming. The security grid as been a real challenge that I have loved working on."

"Don’t worry about it, all of us on the team have agreed and have chipped in - not just Korin, Oki, and I. We just thought you would be more comfortable with a smaller group of us going. I am coming because I am looking for a new pet myself and you know Oki, he can’t be left out of anything."

"Hey I am crushed, just completely crushed at that."

"Yeah right," snorted Melian as he rolled his eyes. "Hey have you looked at the auction posting."

"No I have been too busy, I hadn’t even thought about acquiring a new pet."

"Well here," Melian said passing a copy of the listing to Toya, "I have my eye on A-652M. What kind of pet are you looking for - male of female?"

Toya looked down at the listing. Melian’s choice was a stunningly beautiful male, as was to be expected from an A class academy pet. Lean but muscular, and sporting a nice nipple ring, short curly chestnut hair and a pair of hazel eyes made him a pretty little pet. Still, Toya felt nothing special about the young looking male. None of the pets in the pictures really jumped out at him.

"I have always had a female pet, although I am not sure..."

"Hey we surprised you, take your time. If you don’t find one today there will be another auction in a few weeks." Oki said looking over and smiling at Toya, "I know it takes me forever to decide on a new pet. We’re almost there."

"Good thing too, the auction is about ready to start," Melian said glancing at his watch.

The Emporium’s parking lot came into view. Oki parked the car and all three proceed inside. There was already a sizable crowd and the first pet, a petite little female that reminded Toya of his last pet, was already being bid on.

"Hey see anything you like, just say the word and you will be relaxing at home with a new darling pet" Oki grinned as Toya looked up at the pet on display.

Toya nodded, although privately thought crawling into his bed right now sounded even more relaxing. Still he was genuinely surprised and honored that his collogues would do something like this for him and didn’t want to offend them.

Soon Melian’s A-652M appeared on the platform and bidding began. Although Toya had always chosen female pets he could now see the appeal of the gorgeous little pet with eyes demurely downcast and a tight muscular frame. Soon Melian had won the bidding and went off to collect his newest prize, by the time he had returned the auction was winding down and Toya had still not seen any pet that really pleased him. All of the pets left to be auction off now were all males, import pets, or formerly owned pets.

"Don’t worry we can come back the next time," smiled Oki. "You want to head back?" But Toya wasn’t listening - all of his attention was now focused on the platform that held a tall, very muscular male. Dressed in a skin tight black body suit that clung to every single curve and hollow, making his hard well defined body evident. Incredible long wavy hair fell in a blood red waterfall down his back to the curve of ass and was pulled back from his face to give Toya a view of what really captured the small Blondie. Two piercing forest green eyes that held a mixture of anger and determination caught and drew the small Blondie in. Toya wasn’t even aware of Melian’s wide grin or when Oki started to biding on the pet. Bidding came to a close and the muscular god was lead way. Toya regained his senses to hear Oki’s cheerful voice.

"Well I guess we finally have a winner. I would have never guessed you were into that sort of thing. Still, I must say I wouldn’t mind seeing you whip in hand taming the gorgeous pet."

"Hey, stop that," Melian hissed as he elbowed Oki. "Let’s go collect him."

Toya looked at the two slightly confused not knowing why Oki would want to see him tame a pet. Toya didn’t even own a whip and couldn’t really imagine using one. Suddenly with growing horror, Toya remembered those angry eyes and full body suit hiding most of his skin. He pulled out the auction posting and began to skim though the pets. He found his newly acquired pet D-165M, a D class pet, an S/M Master’s wet dream and Toya realized his worst nightmare.

Toya felt Oki pulling on his arm, leading him over to where he could register his new pet in his name. Relatively quick the pet was registered, paid for, and lead over to his new, rather horrified, Master.

"Here you are Lord Serinia," the attendant said as he handed Toya the arm cuff and chain connected to his pet along with the controller to the pet ring.

Master and pet studied each other intently for the first time, as Melian and Oki talked to one another. Up close Toya realized that the tall pet was almost the same height as the short Blondie, but far more muscular. The green eyes that had held Toya at the auction were filled with determination and strength. The Blondie looked away from those eyes before he could be pulled in again. Instead his gaze concentrated on the firm body of his new pet, so different from the normal soft curves of the female pets he was use to. His eyes drifted down lower to the rather large bugle, an indication his pet’s arousal. Toya was seized by a rather strong urge to see his pet’s naked form, to see him perform. The appeal of sleep seemed to fade as he gazed at the masculine form of his new pet.

Toya turned to walk over to Melian and Oki, but was stopped when his pet - didn’t move - but braced himself standing, then stumbled slightly and fell to one knee. Toya quickly turned and kneeled beside his pet.

"Sorry, please let’s go." Toya said softly.

The new pet’s eyes widened in surprise at the deep, soft voice coming from such an androgynous looking Blondie. He had been shocked at the instant arousal when seeing the feminine looking Blondie, but even more so at the apology. No Master had ever apologized to him, nor had any Master looked as sexy as the one kneeling before him now, with concern written on his face. Still, he had been fooled before by his former Master and was determined not to fall into the same trap. He had learned the hard way that no matter how much he obeyed or submitted he would still get punished. He was determined not to give in and give any Master the satisfaction of obedience. Still, the combination of unusual behavior and sex appeal had for the moment pushed the normally rebellious pet into obedience.

Melian and Oki hurried over to see what was going on as Toya gracefully rose to his feet pulling his pet up with him.

"Anything wrong?" Melian asked concerned.

"No, I just don’t realize my own strength sometimes."

"I have the same trouble sometimes; but I don’t usually try to pull my pet off his feet. Melian is going to stay and socialize for a while. Do you want to go home? I know you have been working for days now and must be tired. "

"Yes, I think I shall go home for now. It has been a long few days. I am sorry."

"No problem." Oki said shaking his head. "I going home myself, I have about a million things to take care of. Only lazy bones here has time to play."

"If you’d stop procrastinating and you would have plenty of time to enjoy yourself."

"I’ll stop procrastinating tomorrow. Well come on Toya, let’s be off. By the way where do you live?"

"Eros Tower"

"Really? I knew that you were one of the best programmers out there, but designing vid games must pay really well."

"Yeah, but the money isn’t a steady thing. Some of the games haven’t done that well. I have invested in some clothing and jewelry stores which takes care of me reasonably well, even when I take a break from programming. "

"You - take a break? I would love to see that. By the way, you’re off work for the rest of the week, call it a little vacation, and don’t argue. Nothing personal, but no one wants to see you till the start of next week. I for one can’t stand to see those dark circles under those lovely eyes anymore."

"But..."

"You heard me." Oki growled shaking a warning finger at Toya smiling.

Toya shook his head as he un-cuffed his pet and gently pushed him into the back seat of the hover car, then got into the front seat along with Oki. Although it wasn’t far to Eros Tower it seem like an eternity to Toya. He was anxious to get his new pet home, and even hungrier to see his pet unclothed. The sleek hover car finally pulled into the garage and Toya quickly got out, retrieving his surprisingly obedient pet out of the car.

"Thank you for everything today." Toya said softly to Oki.

"Sure, no problem. Although I am not really into that kind of thing, tell me the next time you visit the taming tower. I would love to see you in action if you know what I mean" Oki winked and started up his car before Toya could reply and was gone.

Having heard ‘the taming tower’, Toya’s new pet’s eyes lost their confusion and once again turned angry and defiant. Toya turned and started off to realize once again his pet wasn’t moving. Impatiently he pulled at the chain.

"Come, please"

"No"

Toya stared at his pet at a loss for what to do. His own lust mounting at the sight and attitude of his rebellious pet. Toya moved closer to his new pet until they were almost touching. He could nearly feel the heat off his pet’s tight body.

"It isn’t far... Please Riva." murmured the Blondie softly, his deep voice sending an unwanted shiver up his pet’s back. Despite his best efforts, the signs of arousal began to appear and defiance began to fade. Pet and master stared at each neither knowing exactly where this strange attraction was coming from or what to do about it.

"Riva? Is that my new name?" the muscular pet finally asked as he reached out to touch his Master’s face, unable to stand the silence and sexual tension that continued to build between them.

Toya moved swiftly away, avoiding the pet’s hand. He looked at the pet’s raised hand with wide silver blue eyes wondering why he had moved and where the name that had tumbled from his lips had come from.

"Yes... If you like it."

"Let’s go." Riva said softly.

Toya quickly lead the way to the elevator and soon both of them were entering Toya’s home. They entered the foyer to be greeted by a slender blue haired attendant. The boy took Toya’s cloak and bowed slightly.

"Master"

"Shin, this is my new pet Riva. I do not require anything else tonight. Leave us."

The young attendant bowed quickly to hide his surprise at his normally calm, quiet Master’s abrupt manner. He quickly retreated back through the hall to his own room, wondering about the new male pet.

Toya lead the pet through the white hallway, decorated with contemporary geometric paintings and statues, to the main living area done in light greens and the palest of blues. Toya sat down in a light, airy looking white chair staring up at his new pet intensely.

Riva shifted slightly, unnerved by his new Master’s intensity. Without his cloak Riva now noticed his Master’s substantial erection pressed though his body suit. His eyes looked away trying desperately to suppress the arousal running through his body. He tried to think of his last Master and the hard punishments he had received at his hands. Yet as much as he tried he couldn’t ignore the lust filled gaze of the slender Blondie. Finally, after what seemed like an eternity his Master shifted in his chair.

"Perform," whispered the Blondie in a deep sultry voice that made the poor pet almost tremble with his own desires.

"No" Riva answered with a defiance he was far from feeling. He was caught between not wanting to obey a Master and desperately wanting to relieve his almost painful erection at the site of the sexy Blondie sitting in a chair before him. Bracing himself Riva closed his eyes and waited for the punishment that he was so sure was to come.