I took a seat at the witness stand, heart-pounding nervously as I tried not to look at my Master, seated at the defendant's table. After swearing an oath that I would be telling the truth and any falsehood would be considered perjury, I knew that I had to be very careful with my words.
The bright lights in the courtroom were disconcerting because I was used to the dimness of the dungeon where my Master kept me. I felt uncomfortable being exposed to several prying eyes, even though I was fully dressed for the first time in forever.
"State your full name for the court," said the prosecution, a tall, lanky man, dressed in an ill-fitting grey suit.
I hadn't used my real name in such a long time that I had to think for a bit,
"Melissa Tanner."
"And Ms. Tanner, how are you acquainted with Mr.Vargus?"
I shot a glance at my Master, but his expression was unyielding and he was the only person in the courtroom not looking at me.
"Ms.Tanner answer the question," said the prosecutor firmly.
"I supposed you can say we are in a relationship," I said softly.
"And how long has your relationship been going on?"
I nervously looked down at my black heels. Time doesn't exist in the dungeon, my Master refused all of his slaves from knowing dates because it gave him full control. How long did I know my Master? Was there a time before him?
"I don't know," I answered honestly. "It seems like I've known him for many many years."
"So, you would say that you are very intimately familiar with Mr. Vargus and his dealings?
The thought of me being bound, suspended in the air while being lashed repeatedly crossed my mind. My Master showing no mercy as he whipped my back, ass, pussy, and tits, then leaving me to hang. I nervously crossed my legs, feeling my pussy instinctively soak at the thought.
"Yes, we are...intimate."
"And in your relationship with Mr.Vargus, did you have any problems with abuse?"
"Objection," yelled my Master's attorney, an older woman, "your honor, that's a leading question!"
"I'll rephrase," said the prosecutor, "tell me about your relationship with Mr.Vargus."
"Ummm," I said nervously, heart in my chest, I never felt so exposed in my life.
"Remember you are under oath Ms.Tanner," he said, closing in the space between us.
"He's my Master," I whispered softly, feeling like I was being judged.
"Repeat that louder for the court and jury Ms. Tanner."
"He's my Master," I said louder.
"And is it true that as a Master, Mr. Vargus used methods of torture on you?"
"Yes, but_."
"And is it true that as a 'Master' Mr. Vargus keeps you locked up in inhumane conditions?"
"I wouldn't say that," I said defensively, glaring at the prosecutor.
The prosecutor slammed down something in front of me and gave me a wicked smile.
"Ms. Tanner, I want you to take a look at those photos and describe for the court what you see."
Looking down at the first photo, I felt my cheeks growing warm and could hear my heart pounding in my ears. There I was, curled up in my corner of the dungeon, completely naked except the collar my Master gave to me. My hair was unkempt and it looked like I didn't shower in weeks. Next to me was my feeding bowl and pissing pot.
I knew how it looked to the public eye, and I wanted to rip the photos to protect my Master but I came here, to be honest. I was instructed to be honest or punishment will surely follow so I steeled myself and described the pictures. The prosecution also showed them on a projector so the entire courtroom could see.
On the next slide, I heard a gasp from one of the jurors as it showed the results of a session I had with the Master. Looking down at the photo I was surprised by how beaten I appeared. My ass was black and blue...and my back had evidence of a great lashing. Cum was dripping from my pussy.
"What you see here people are the results of Mr.Vargus sick and depraved nature. He has done this to countless women who refuse to come out and speak up about it," said the prosecution, turning his attention to the jury. He was flicking through photo after damning photo and searching for a shock reaction.
"Ms.Tanner here is proof that Mr. Vargus uses tactics to lure his victims into compliance while taking advantage of their weak minds."
Anger coursed through me as I heard the false description, "That's not true!" I couldn't stand being viewed in such a degrading way. "Each and every...sla...woman that has participated have done so willingly and with a sound mind."
"Coming from a whores' mouth," said the prosecution, turning back to me.
"Objection," yelled my Masters' attorney.
"Sustained," said the judge glancing at the prosecution, "watch it Mr.Camen."
"Your honor," the prosecutor said objectively," I need to establish that Ms.Tanner has and always will do anything to defend Mr.Vargus. She has been his whore and the people deserve to know that she is a bottom-feeding slut that has been conditioned to do whatever her so-called Master tells her to do, she is clearly a whore, there is no reason, what-so-ever to hide this from the jury."
The judge leaned back in his chair and considered the argument, "Both counsels approach my bench.
"Your honor, there is no reason for the prosecution to degrade a witness not tied to the allegations aimed at my client," said my Masters' attorney in a hushed voice.
"The witness," said the prosecutor, "is the only way I can establish a motive, her being a slut whore discredits her testimony, the pictures are the proof in the pudding your honor."
"Those photos are circumstantial at best," said my Masters' attorney, looking bored and uninterested in the argument.
"I will give you the floor," said the judge to the prosecution, "but tread lightly."
"Now Ms. Tanner is it true that you are your Masters' whore and will do anything he says," said the prosecution.
I took my time answering, "Not anything I don't want_"
"Have you refused any of your Masters' wishes," he asked.
"No, I_"
The prosecutor closed in on me, "Remove your top."
"What," I asked surprised, looking at my Masters' attorney for an objection. When none came I repeated, "What?"
"I... said ...remove... your...top...you... fucking... cunt," he said slowly as if talking to a child. I felt my body flushing as I looked around the courtroom and not one person looked surprised at the sudden attack.
"Why do you want me to do that," I asked.