The door was yanked open and then slammed shut with unnecessary force.

The man winced at the noise, and didn't need to turn around to know who it was, and for what reason she was mad. Regardless, he turned from his computer toward the door, and saw the angry woman standing there. Her fists were clenched and her posture was tight, and her emerald eyes were ablaze with fury.

Rixon knew that look. He didn't have to say, but he wanted to confirm it.

"Xed?"

"Yes." The woman said, letting out a deep breath in an attempt to calm herself. It only worked slightly. "We've had another argument."

He didn't bother to ask what it was about. "Are you okay?"

A frustrated, strained sigh escaped her lips. "No," she said shortly, "I'm not okay."

Rixon frowned. He really hated it when Layax was this mad.

She continued, "I think I've had enough of this. In fact, I know I have." She grinned inwardly, though it was apparent in her eyes. "I believe it's time we punish II."

"Punish?" A part of him didn't like the sound of that. But another part did.

"Yes." There was an ever-so-faint wickedness to her voice. But it was well hidden. "Yet…I don't think I should dirty my hands over this."

The main raised an eyebrow. "Then how will you go through with this?"

"I won't. You will."

"What?" He was surprised; not outwardly, dramatically surprised, but surprised enough for his eyes to widen slightly. "Why me?"

"Because," Layax said, "I don't feel like doing this myself."

The redhead sighed, but stood up nonetheless. He could never defy her; he loved and respected her far too much. He nodded at her.

"Then let's go."

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Loud, impatient banging on the door.

The brunette rolled her eyes, annoyed, and stood up from her seat on her bed.

"Coming, coming…" She strode over and opened the door, expecting to see an excited Navix or an energetic Dani.

She wasn't expecting an ambush.

Rixon rushed her and grabbed her, throwing her into the wall. She hit it considerably hard, and before she could react she found herself pinned against it; a sharp, dark blade pressed against her throat stopped her from moving.

Looking up, she saw the maroon eyes of her Superior looking at her intensely, as if he was angry or frustrated. Looking behind him, she could see the satisfied and slightly sadistic smirk of his wife, standing there with her arms crossed.

"What the heck, Layax? Rixon??" Xed demanded, quickly shutting up as she felt the sword press closer into her skin.

"It's time you were properly punished." The redhead said, his voice eerily calm and devoid of emotion.

The girl looked at him, confused. This wasn't the Rixon she knew…

Her glare softened, as she continued to stare into the man's unchanging eyes.

Her one pale ones held miles of pity, and disgust.

It was almost enough to make Rixon draw back. Almost.

She looked away, towards the floor.

"You used to be your own person…and then she came along."

Appalled, and shocked, rage flooded his eyes and clouded over his judgment. He still was his own person! Layax hadn't changed him at all! She couldn't control him…right?

He shook his head clear of the thoughts. He didn't need to reason with her.

He dragged his weapon across skin sharply, stood up, and walked out with Layax.

And Xed watched the puppet leave with his master before the world grew black.

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Hmm…I have mixed feelings about this drabble… I sorta like it, and I sorta don't…but meh.

This was a request by Cyxrus (as I promised him I'd do). The criteria:

We've heard about Layax' control over Rixon... let's see it put into

practice. After another argument between Layax and Xed, Layax deems that she

shouldn't dirty her own hands... and gets Rixon to do it for her. Rixon must

use a line that shows he's under her control, but he doesn't know it, and Xed

must reply:

"You used to be your own person... and then she came along."

I hope ya'll liked it :)