KIRK'S JOURNEY
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Part Two
Kirk's 18th birthday and subsequently his graduation from high school ultimately arrived and the dispute with his parents regarding his going to college was resolved, as Kirk knew it would be, in his favor. His parents were disappointed but, as Kirk pointed out, his grades were below par and his chances of obtaining admission to a decent college were remote. He told his father too that he did not want to waste his money. His father informed him that if he decided when he was more settled to change his mind, the funds would still be available for his continued education. Kirk thanked him.
Kirk's interest in slavery had by then been keenly fuelled, firstly, by his continued friendship with Blade, and secondly, by the realization of his ability to manipulate and control people to his own advantage. He obtained a real rush from this and appeared to obtain more satisfaction from it than from any gratification of his teenage sexual needs. Blade merely shook his head and smiled.
Kirk had discovered the internet early and he soon was to be conversant with the legislation governing slavery particularly as it pertained to his own state. He was amazed that the laws seemed to have been drafted in such a way as to not only reintroduce the practice of slavery itself but to promote the furtherance of it. The pro-slavery lobby had done a good job. It was clear that circumstances could arise where citizens falling foul of the law could end up being enslaved for lengthy periods for relatively minor infractions. Kirk also read avidly the monthly periodical "Slavery Today" which was a mine of information on such subjects as slave management, training, control, discipline and punishment. Kirk did not need to access internet porn sites for jackoff material.
With the attainment of his 18th birthday, Kirk asked his friend Blade whether he would be able to arrange for Kirk to pay a visit to Slaves r Us in order to see first hand how the dealership was run. Blade, at first reluctant, finally agreed to speak with Mr. Gilbertson, the owner. The latter was not very receptive to the idea (he normally did not allow gawkers beyond the auction and despatch areas) but Blade put his reputation on the line and informed his boss that in his opinion Kirk was a serious young man committed to the principles of slavery and that he might very well be an excellent prospect for employment in due course. Mr. Gilbertson, despite his initial reservations, was a little intrigued and agreed to meet with Kirk. At that meeting Mr. Gilbertson took immediately to the clean-cut young man and Kirk's knowledge of and apparent commitment to the institution of modern slavery impressed him mightily. He agreed that on the day of the next sitting of the Slave Court, Kirk would be allowed to accompany Blade while carrying out his duties.
Sunninghill, Kirk's home town, was of moderate size and therefore some of the functions which would normally have been handled by the county authorities when enslavement orders were handed down, were entrusted to private concerns. Slaves r Us were contracted to carry out much of this work. Mr. Gilbertson's outfit, like Sunninghill itself, was of modest size and was concentrated in a single-storey building on the outskirts of the town. The God-fearing citizens of the town, many of whom were implicated up to their necks in the institution of slavery, did not like the raw edges of it to be paraded before their eyes and thus Mr. Gilbertson had felt it best to locate the firm as far away from their gaze as possible. On entering the building one encountered the reception area which looked like that of any other business enterprise with two offices. Leading off to the left with access barred by steel security doors, was the slave processing center which was a large stark cement-block walled hall, painted white, and which was partitioned in an open plan fashion. Blade later explained to Kirk that the starkness and impression of overall size was important in the cowing of the newly enslaved properties and that the partitions served the same purpose by preventing the slaves from obtaining an overall picture of what was going on. At the back of the hall was an open area where punishment was meted out and this area was equipped with all the accoutrements of the slave handler. Leading off to the left was the despatch area consisting of a dock up against which vehicles could be reversed for the purpose of loading the slaves for transport. Leading off to the right of the processing center were further steel security doors beyond which were the short-term holding pens on one side and on the other a series of cages where slaves awaiting auction were warehoused. Kirk displayed an intense interest in the warehousing cages but was disappointed that they were much like prison cells as depicted on TV whereas he had expected them to be much smaller and restrictive as an article in "Slavery Today" had recommended they be. On the other side of the building was the Auction Room which reminded Kirk of his high school assembly hall with a raised stage in the front and rows of chairs in front of that. Of course the school assembly hall was not equipped with all those restraining devices, chains, etc, he thought to himself with a smile.
Kirk found the entire proceedings of that day of immense interest and highly erotic. Nor was he the only one. He noticed with surprise that some of the handlers as well as the persons manning the stations in the maze along the processing line were similarly sporting hardons and what's more seemingly without any embarrassment. At the end of the day Kirk watched as the slaves which had not been delivered to their new owners at the despatch area, namely those who were now caged awaiting ultimate auction, were fed and watered. Kirk split his sides with laughter at the looks on the slaves' faces as they were given their first meal of slave rations, which looked for all the world like the dry dog food you might purchase at your local supermarket.
Kirk thanked Mr. Gilbertson for having allowed him to be present at the day's proceedings and assured him that nothing he had seen had fazed him and that nothing would be discussed with friends and family. He intimated that he understood that not all people appreciated the necessity for hard measures in turning out slaves as useful products in the service of the community. He also informed Mr. Gilbertson ingenuously that should he require any additional help, he would appreciate the chance to be of assistance. During the drive home with Blade, Kirk was effusive in his excitement and extracted a promise from Blade that should a vacancy occur at the processing center, he would inform Kirk immediately. Kirk was happy in his own mind he would have no trouble in persuading Mr. Gilbertson to take him on in such an event.
During the first year out of high school, Kirk lazed around the house without making any serious attempt to find a job, much to his parents' annoyance. However he always managed to come up with some excuse when confronted by his parents and, as always, won the battle. Mr. Gilbertson, however, had not forgotten the young man and on four occasions called on Kirk to assist with matters at the slave center. His duties consisted mainly of helping the handlers with the processing of the new slaves but he created quite an impression with his willingness to continually harass them during processing. He had read that keeping the new slaves on the hop from the first moment was part and parcel of breaking down their resistance and that there was no better time than when they were at their most vulnerable, that is, immediately after being collared after the handing down of the court's judgement.
At the end of that year, one of the regular handlers decided to leave Sunninghill and to take up a post with the Prison Service of a southern state where a cousin of his was employed. Apparently the cousin had informed him that there existed close co-operation between the Prison Service and the state's Bureau of Slave Affairs and that his prospects of taking home considerably more money than he earned at Sunninghill were good. Blade informed his friend of this new development and Kirk immediately approached Mr. Gilbertson to ask if he might replace the handler. Mr. Gilbertson was in some doubt due to Kirk's tender age but he could not rid himself of his first impressions that here was a boy who really had the correct attitude and also an aptitude for the job. In the end he informed Kirk he would be taken on on a six-month trial basis. Kirk was an impressive figure; an attractive young man in an immaculately turned out uniform of khaki trousers and shirt, brown belt with coiled whip attached, shiny boots, and a military style khaki cap with black peak over his short-cropped hair. The young man did not disappoint his boss and his ruthlessness in the handling of the newly-collared slaves, with liberal use of the whip, became a topic of discussion even among the other handlers. Even Blade, his best friend, felt he was overdoing things with the newly-collared slaves and told him so. Kirk responded by saying that the earlier the slaves were made to understand the reality of their new status the better for them in the long run. Kirk's parents, of course, were horrified at the latest turn of events but in the end rationalized that any job was better than no job at all.
Shortly after Kirk attained the age of 21 there occurred a confluence of events that were to bring about dramatic changes in Kirk's life. His parents, on vacation in Hawaii, perished in a commuter plane crash. Mr. Kedger, his father's attorney, called Kirk to his office and the wills of his father and mother were read. Despite having disappointed his parents in many ways, Kirk happened to be an only child and thus was named sole heir of the combined estates. Having already attained the age of 21 years, the assets would devolve upon Kirk without restriction. Mr. Kedger, in the true traditions of his profession, suggested to Kirk that it would be wise if the assets were left under his control to be administered on Kirk's behalf, with Kirk receiving a monthly stipend. Kirk laughed in his face and informed him that his days of managing the affairs of the Hansen family were over. Meanwhile Kirk had been in contact with the manager of one of the local banks, a Mr. Burlington, and arranged that when the estates had been wound up the assets would be transferred to the Bank and invested in Kirk's name. The one surprise in store for Kirk was the quite considerable size of his parents' estates. He had always been under the impression that the family was not that well-off. He even still possessed the bike he had received on his 16th birthday and his father had not offered to purchase a car for him when he became eligible to drive. He had never asked for money for such things as field trips organized by his school although to be honest he would not have considered taking part in such asshole events in any case.
Shortly after the estates of his parents had been wound up, Mr. Gilbertson passed away rather suddenly. He was survived by a frail widow and two grown-up sons who had by that time moved out of state. Kirk sensed an opportunity and asked Mr. Burlington to casually enquire what the family and Mr. Gilbertson's executor had in mind for Slaves r Us. Kirk intimated to Mr. Burlington that there might be an opportunity to pick up the business at a modest price and enquired if that were the case whether the Bank would be prepared to assist him in purchasing the business. He intended to sell the family residence and with the proceeds of that sale and his existing investments, he would have a tidy sum. However, he would probably need some additional working capital if he were to expand operations. The Banks at that particular time had come to realize that the country's economy was no longer driven by the steel mills, foundries and other heavy industry, but rather by the emerging service industries such as information technology and the slave trade. Mr. Burlington began negotiations with the executor of the estate without disclosing who he was acting on behalf of and, in the absence of any interest by the Gilbertson family itself and any other serious buyers, the offer made on Kirk's behalf was accepted by the executor of the estate, subject of course to the granting of a slave trading licence to Kirk. This proved to be a mere formality once Mr. Burlington had made personal representations to the chairman of the State Slave Licensing Board.
Kirk thus became the new owner of Slaves r Us, the largest slave dealership in the county. He was ecstatic.
To be continued...
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