I looked at Kelly and could see tears forming in her eyes, too.
Melissa, as president of the Society, was to perform the ceremony. She started to speak, "Fortunate is the woman who comes to her collaring with the approval and love of her family. Who has the honor of presenting this woman to be collared?"
"I, her sister, affirm and support Kimberly Ann's desires and present her to Kelly be collared as her slave."
I turned to Kassie, hugged her, thanked her, and gave her a quick kiss on the lips. She sat down on the end seat in the front row. Sam moved so she was now beside me. She grasped my hand and squeezed.
Melissa continued, "Kimberly Ann, you may not have considered this but, your original contract with Kelly is still in force. That is the reason you arrived here in bondage and remained in bondage throughout our picnic. Kelly asked you for an early decision to continue as her slave so that your bonding ceremony could be performed in conjunction with our annual picnic. Thank you for your positive decision. It makes our picnic very special. It is an honor that you want all of us to be a part of your life-changing event."
"In order for the two of you to derive the maximum meaning from your ceremony, it is first necessary for Kelly to release you from that original contract."
Kelly turned towards me. Melissa handed her a metal plate, then handed some papers to me. "Kimberly, is this the contract you signed when you agreed to be Kelly's slave for a month? I said that it was. "Please turn and face your mistress." Melissa took the contract back, gave it to Kelly who held it over the metal plate and touched a corner with a lighted match. Kelly dropped the burning paper onto the plate just before the flames reached her fingers.
"Kimberly, with your sister and these friends as witnesses, I hereby release you from your contract. As of this moment you are a free woman. You are no longer my slave."
Melissa handed a blindfold to Sam. "Kimberly, you were just told that you are a free woman. If you still want to renew your Mistress/slave relationship with Kelly, you must begin this ceremony by wearing a blindfold. Is it your desire to renew your Mistress/slave relationship with Kelly?
"Yes, ma'am, that is my desire."
"Will you agree to begin the next part of your ceremony by wearing a blindfold?"
"Yes, ma'am, I will." I replied without questioning the necessity or purpose of the blindfold. Sam placed it over my eyes and tied the strings behind my head.
I listened to Melissa's voice as she continued speaking, "Members of the Society, as you know from personal experience, the relationship between a Dominant and her submissive is a very special union. A union is so unique, we commonly refer to our submissive as our slave. As Kelly's slave, Kimberly will be able to satisfy all of her submissive needs and desires through unconditional, obsequious service to Kelly, her Mistress. Through her bonding and collaring ceremony, Kimberly demonstrates, to all of us, her willingness to sacrifice herself, and her freedom, both emotionally and physically, to Kelly, knowing that all her needs, will be fulfilled by Kelly's love and reaction to these sacrifices. At the same time, Kelly is mindful of what Kimberly so voluntarily and unselfishly gives to her and is willing to endure.
For the safety of both Mistress Kelly and her slave, our organization has set forth a framework of rules to govern their relationship. Within the guidelines of these rules, Kelly and Kimberly have agreed to sign a compact, to be witnessed by Allyson and Sam, spelling out in detail their understanding of the way their relationship shall be lived as Mistress and slave. Our rules and their declaration will structure Kimberly's life from this day forward. Kelly will be responsible for Kimberly's continued acceptance of this structure and the changes that she knows Kimberly must accept and make in order to transition from her former life as a free woman to the new, highly structured life as a woman owned by Kelly. Kimberly does not enter into this agreement blindly. She has already served as Kelly's slave for several weeks. Like all of us in the Society, Kelly and Kimberly are more than just a Dominant and her submissive. They love each other deeply and are committed to a mutual, caring relationship. As their sisters in the Society, we must remember that we are all responsible for their future welfare and success as Mistress and slave.
"Kimberly, as you dedicate your mind, your body and your life to Mistress Kelly and to Her pleasure, by acceptance of Her collar, remember that to voluntarily and unconditionally give up one's freedom to another is not a new and strange thing. It is a principle that has found its resonances and echoes throughout the ages of human history. However, unlike the involuntary slavery of history, including that of our own country, you are surrendering yourself not to some ideal or cause of another, or for the sake of money or glory. You are surrendering yourself to the warm pleasure of a Mistress; a Mistress whose life will be lifted up to new heights through your love and complete submission; a Mistress whose love will quicken your devotion, a devotion that is already growing inside you like a seed. While your Mistress will attempt to accommodate them, your will and needs no longer matter. Your sole being and existence will now be dedicated exclusively to the needs and pleasure of your Mistress. Your needs will be, first and foremost, fulfilled through satisfying HER needs.
"Kelly, you know that Kimberly has not accepted her new role lightly. In giving herself to you as your submissive and slave, with full rights over her life, she is trusting that you will love and care for her in ways you never imagined. Yes, as your slave Kimberly becomes your property to use as you wish. However, you must never forget that she is a special kind of chattel. She is a delicate living creature you must nurture, feed and water as you would a new rose to insure it will grow to its maximum beauty. You must protect her from all harm to the best of your ability. Unlike the slaves in our country's darkest times, while it appears to be a dichotomy, you must even be willing to sacrifice your life for her if that becomes necessary. Kimberly, by definition, must be willing to do the same for you. With proper care and love your slave will enthusiastically grow strong in her new role, reach her full potential, and make you proud. Remember that all the rights you will have over Kimberly, including the right to punish her for misdeeds or simply for your own pleasure, are voluntarily being given to you by her. It is a gift you cannot accept lightly. I and your sisters in the Society admonish you to not abuse the rights she is giving you so freely and so lovingly. Always remember that Kimberly's own flesh and blood presented her to be collared. Do not exploit the trust Kimberly's sister has placed in you."
Blindfolded, I did not see Melissa nod to Sam. I was so entranced by listening to her words that I jumped when I felt Sam touch my shoulder. "Don't worry, Kim, you cannot wear your gown for the rest of your ceremony. Just follow my directions. I will do everything," Sam said quietly. When she untied the shoulder straps, the dress was loose enough, it simply fell and pooled around my ankles. At Sam's whispered direction, I lifted my feet so she could pick it up.
"Kimberly Ann," Melissa continued, "after you were conceived you grew within your mother's womb for nine months. During that time, you were naked, and your world was in complete darkness. Like then you are again naked, and your world is in complete darkness. What was the first thing you saw when you were expelled from your mother's womb?"
I hesitated a moment while thinking about how to answer. Prompting me to provide the proper response Sam whispered, "Light," into my ear.
"The first thing I saw was light, ma'am."
"That is correct. A newborn infant's eyes must first adjust before she can see anything clearly. However, she can discern light. What do you desire at this moment, Kimberly?"
Prompted by Sam again, I replied, "I desire to see light, ma'am." With a nod from Melissa, Sam removed the blindfold. I was immediately forced to squint because a spotlight was shining on my face.
"As was the situation then, your eyes must now adjust to the light before you can see anything properly. It took longer to have good vision when you were born, but soon you were able to see your new mother clearly." The spotlight dimmed then went out. "You now can see Kelly clearly. Look at her carefully. She will soon be your Mistress, and like your mother was when you were born, she will be the center of your universe." I stared at the beautiful woman beside me and smiled. She took my hands in hers and squeezed.
Melissa continued, "Through the formative years of your life, your mother nurtured and raised you to the best of her ability. As an infant, your participation in the ways she handled these tasks was totally involuntary. Naturally, she probably made mistakes in your rearing and, I am positive that, out of love, you quickly forgave her. As you matured, I am also positive that, like most of us, you rejected some of your training, accepting only what you felt you needed.
"Your mother freed you from the bondage of her womb when her body expelled you. Once again, that was involuntary on your part. Tonight, you are experiencing a new birth. Unlike your original birth, instead of being freed from bondage, you have elected to enter into bondage as a submissive/slave and accept training from your Mistress. Your decision is strictly voluntary. Kelly has offered you the freedom that bondage has to offer by asking you to be her slave and wear her collar. You have agreed to accept her offer with full knowledge and experience of what that will entail. Kelly has accepted the responsibility of nurturing and raising you as her slave to the best of her ability. Your mother was, so to speak, involuntarily forced into this responsibility. This time, unlike with your mother, you will, hopefully, forever remain in bondage as Kelly's slave. Like your mother, Kelly will probably make mistakes. Out of love, you must also forgive her.
"You both must now, individually, confirm your agreement to be Mistress and slave before our assembled membership.
"Kimberly, is it your desire to give up your life as a free woman and dedicate your body and your life to Kelly as her submissive/slave?"
"That is my greatest desire, ma'am."
"Have you been coerced, been offered any gift, monetarily or otherwise in return for doing this?"
"Yes, ma'am, I have," I replied.
