Codes for this story are M/f, Non-cons, bondage, kidnap, ponygirls, submission, hopefully with some humour, drama, adventure, romance etc. Light fantasy in tone, not usually hard-core. Reader feedback much appreciated, by comment, PM or email.
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Chapter 2. The Ponygirl Trap
"Jessica! You have to get up now. It's nearly time for breakfast," said Kelly urgently as she pulled the sheets from her. The morning was already bright and warm.
Kate, still in handcuffs, took Jessica to the wash facilities. Everything required for basic sanitation and hygiene was provided. With Kate partly incapacitated by her handcuffs it fell to Jessica to assist with her toileting needs, right through to brushing her hair. Jessica didn't baulk at any of these tasks, something noticed by Kate.
Back at the cabin Jessica and Kate found the others loitering, relaxed yet a little anxious at the same time. Some talked quietly but were listening for something. Then they heard the noise they were waiting for came - the gentle rhythmic ringing of small bells. The bells' sound stopped and they immediately took their positions kneeling on their calves in a line.
Jessica remembered her place at the end of the line, alongside the next most-recent bunny, Kelly.
"Good morning bunnies," came a man's cheery voice; unmistakably Australian. The mood lightened. Cheerful greetings were returned to him in a way that didn't happen with Kurt.
Kelly whispered to Jessica: "This is Ray. He's quite nice usually. Kind of cute, don't you think?"
"Looks like there's a new bunny here this morning. Who would that be?" Ray asked, though knowing full well. He liked this view, where they sat kneeling bums on heels - it made a woman's hips seem wider and more voluptuous and the waist narrower, and of course all together more submissive. "Ah Jessica, our new Yankee. I know the bunnies will take care of you here. If you behave yourself and do what the Masters tell you then your stay here will be more pleasant for you. And make sure you listen to what your friends say, or you will be punished."
Jessica gave an ill-advised sigh, having heard a similar speech from Kurt the previous evening, and she hated being called a Yankee!
Ray, heavily tanned, with straggly sun-bleached hair, wore khaki shorts and a Rabbit Island branded polo shirt. His mirrored sunglasses served to reinforce his superiority over Jessica, as did the Indiana Jones style whip attached to his belt. She vaguely recognised him from her awful week at the Lodge, if by accent alone and Ray was fully aware of Jessica's history. Despite his informal style he still carried out an inspection, in front and behind his line of kneeling bunnies. He paused behind Kate, admiring her collar, chain and handcuff ensemble, which stirred his loins a little. Jessica, fingers interlocked behind her, also passed his shape test. Hoping that she might influence Ray into releasing her, Kate tugged against her cuffs and grunted to indicate her discomfort.
"Stand up Kate," Ray commanded. She did so eagerly, in expectation of her imminent release. "Explain to our newcomer Jessica, the inspection drill and how you are expected to conduct yourself. What are the three words?"
"Shit!" said Kate under her breath before reciting that which she knew well. "Upright, silent and still."
"Correct. But that didn't describe you! You'll stay your handcuffs until after breakfast and will receive no assistance with eating. Bunnies dismissed!"
Kate knew the routine, and knelt at the side of the table waiting for her bowl to be set on the ground while the others sat at the table.
Breakfast consisted of Spanish omelette - eggs, potatoes, onions and some melted cheese, plus orange juice with special Rabbit Island additives. As Ray was partly responsible for cooking the breakfast, it gave him satisfaction to see his culinary efforts being enjoyed. While they ate he carried out the routine inspection of the cabin. He was entitled, and tasked, to deliver on-the-spot punishments for any infringement such as mess in or around the cabin, misbehaviour or dissent from the bunnies. Unlike Kurt, who stuck to the letter of the law, Ray's actions were governed more by his own pleasure and carnal instincts. If a bunny was punished it was more likely it was because he wanted to.
Everything in the world was in order as far as Ray was concerned - another warm sunny day on this tropical island doing a job he loved. Naked and chained bunnies kneeling before him in good health and spirits. His new ponygirl pair were performing well. More great sex than he ever dreamed of. He knew there were other important things in life but right then he couldn't think of any.
He stood over Kate, watching her eat, as was Jessica seated at the table next to her. Kate finally finished, like a good doggy knowing that her stainless steel bowl was licked spotless. She looked up at him defiantly, unaware that her faces wasn't as clean as her bowl.
Ray smiled. "Kate and Jessica, go to the old whipping post, right now!"
Old whipping post? New whipping post? These things and many others were still for Jessica to learn. She followed Kate, who headed for the other side of the cabin. Jessica had been whipped several times during her week in the Lodge and trembled with fear at the thought of a beating when she had been looking forward to simply loitering on the beach.
"Jessie, don't worry. He's just going to give us a quick swipe," Kate reassured her nervous companion as they walked slowly to their punishment. Jessica wasn't convinced. Ray soon caught up with them as the walked.
"Ray, can I ask you something?" Kate enquired cautiously.