A/N: This fic will contain lemon scenes. They won't be graphic, though. This is my first fic about Sartorious; however, I'm afraid to say he won't be portrayed well b/c he is possessed by the light. Please understand that, although he seems to be the tormentor, he is also the victim. You may give constructive criticism, and it may be harsh so long as you find one good thing to say. Please don't flame me. Other than that, enjoy. : )
Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh! GX or the Society of Light.
Chapter 1: Master
Sartorious tapped his fingers on the dark, polished cherry wood of his desk, impatiently waiting. Ten minutes ago, he had called for Alexis Rhodes to report to his office. She had yet to come. He gripped his head as a splitting ache filled it, a sign that It wanted to talk to him again.
"Sartorious, you know what we must do."
"Yes, I know, I'm trying. Can't you see I'm doing my best? Now leave me be!"
"Just remember, we only have five days. If we can't show the world the Light…you know what will happen."
He staggered over to a mirror and stared at his wretched, disfigured reflection. "Don't worry. Everything is in place. All will go well. Now, if you will excuse me, I have important duties to carry out."
"Very well. Just remember, if you fail…there will be nothing left of our life."
The sharp ache subsided, signaling that It had left him. With an exhausted sigh, Sartorious collapsed onto the plush, red velvet of his chair.
Holding his head in his hands, he wondered how much longer he could uphold the Society. Jaden Yuki had been coming too close to ruining his plans. He could find no weakness in this child that defied destiny. Then, of course, there was Chazz Princeton, his right-hand man. While Chazz seemed to be completely loyal to him, Sartorious worried that either Jaden or Alexis would trip him up. Of course, Alexis was on his side. In fact, Alexis was almost as important to the Society as Chazz. However, she might cause him to lose focus. He could not have that. And he could not have her focused on Jaden. She had to be entirely focused on him and the Light. That was why he must speak with her.
At that moment, there was a soft tap on the door. "Master, may I enter?"
Hearing Alexis' voice, Sartorious lifted his head. "Yes, dear child, please do come in."
Alexis opened the door and crossed the threshold. Seeing her master slumped wearily over his desk, she took pity on him.
"Master, are you all right?"
He looked up at her with a concerned amethyst gaze, the type he gave before he launched into a persuasive argument.
"Master?"
"Please, Miss Rhodes, take a seat." He gestured at the chair in front of his desk.
Feeling awkward, Alexis sat down, then smoothed her short, white skirt. A blush crept to her cheeks as she felt self-conscious.
"Miss Rhodes," he sighed, "I called you to my office because some important issues have come to my mind. Has it ever occurred to you that perhaps Jaden Yuki could be of more harm to us than good?"
She nodded. "Yes, Master, many a time."
"Then, perhaps you could do me a favor."
"What would that be?"
"I don't wish him to be a threat to our Society any more. It has become more than clear that he is far too advanced a duelist for us to conquer. Therefore, we must rid of him in a different manner."
"And this would be?"
"I need you to kill him." Despite his calm over the idea before, a strange, sour feeling disturbed the pit of his stomach.
Alexis was silent for a moment. Finally: "Master…I don't mean to question you, but I don't think I can do that."
"How else will you prevent him from distracting our Society?"
She bit her lip and failed to respond.
"More importantly, how will you prevent him from being a distraction to yourself?"
Her amber eyes widened as she looked up into her Master's face. "He won't distract me."
"I beg to differ," Sartorious sighed, arising and stepping over to the window. "You have had feelings for that Slifer since you first laid eyes upon him, is this not true?"
She hung her head, adverting her eyes from his piercing gaze as she refused to respond.
"Alas, it is true, isn't it, Miss Rhodes? Do not hesitate to admit it me, as well as yourself."
A slight pink graced her delicate cheeks. She dared to remain silent.
Sartorious stepped over to her and placed his cool hand on her cheek, brushing her blond hair away from her golden eyes. "Alexis, I need you to stay focused on the purpose. I need you to remember our goal, the very reason for this Society. We must bathe the world in the knowledge of the Light…we must save them!"
She jumped as he raised his voice. Frightened, she looked up into the eyes of her master. His hard expression softened seeing her innocent eyes.
"Oh, the things you have failed to experience, you poor, naïve creature," he sighed, turning back towards the window, "You're so young, so full of life, yet you have no ambitions, nothing to accomplish. Tell me, dear child, will you stay the course? Will you trust in the Light? Or will you fall to temptation and corruption? Will you crumble like a dried water lily? Will you sink like a fallen angel? Oh, you poor, little dove."
She trembled at his words. "Do you mean such rhetorically?" she queried, uncertain of his motives.
He turned looking sorrowful, then took her face in the palms of his hands and massaged her cheek bones. She gasped slightly at the gesture, an electric sensation singing her spine.
He spoke softly to her. "Alexis, whether I mean so rhetorically or literally is not the question you should be asking. You should be more concerned about your status in the Society. I fear that, under certain circumstances, you shall give way to the world. If you wish to remain pure, there are certain sacrifices that must be made."
She blushed, realizing he'd dropped the formality of the conversation in favor for a warmer intimacy. "Master, I don't know if it's quite right for you to refer to me as such. After all, I am nothing more than a servant to you, to carry out your purpose."
"Alas, it is so." He agreed, moving closer, "Indeed, you are to be my servant. And being such, you have agreed to serve me in any manner in which I see fit, is that not correct?"
She nodded, looking away.
"Then you will agree to the terms I set before you now. Have you truly accepted me as your master?"
"Yes sir."
"You have agreed to be completely humble and submissive towards me, have you not?"
"Yes sir."
"You agree that any command I bestow upon you is for the good of the Society as well as yourself and you will therefore carry it out to the best of your ability?"
"Yes sir."
"Do you agree that you are committed to the purpose of the Light and its bidding and will not allow mere individuals such as Jaden encroach upon us?"
"Yes sir."
"Good. Then, you will see that your purpose and your assignment is fit. In order to deter any effect Jaden might have on you, you must do what I ask next of you."
"I am at your command, Master."
"Very well. You must arrive at my private quarters tonight at nine o' clock sharp. No later, and certainly not sooner."
She eyes him quizzically. "Master, what is the purpose behind--"
"Do not question me--" he began, then held his temples in agony.
"What do you think you are doing?"
"Alexis, you are dismissed."
"But--"
"Leave now."
"Yes, Master." She stepped out of his office, confused.
"I thought I told you to rid of Jaden Yuki."
"Do not worry, Master," Sartorious smirked, "You will get what you deserve, I assure you. In the meantime, I must test the loyalty of Miss Rhodes, just as you wished."
"Very well. Trusting you shall make good judgment concerning the Society, I shall relinquish full power to you. From now own, you are the Master of us."
"As you see fit." Sartorious laughed softly. "Don't worry. Alexis will soon see that there is nothing that little Slifer can do for her. After tonight, we shall never worry of her loyalty again."
Little did Alexis know that Sartorious did not have an ordinary mission in mind. That night would not only be a test of her loyalty, but also of her very integrity.
A/N: Well, that's it for today! I want to update tomorrow if I can. Please review: )