Title: Owned
Author: Fenikkusu Ai
Date: 04/27/09
Fandom: Yu-Gi-Oh GX
Characters: Saiou x DD
Challenge - Table: C
Prompt: Reliance
Rating: T Disclaimer: I do not own Yu-Gi-Oh GX or any of its properties.
Word Count: 334

DD's greatest mistake was when he began to rely on the power, so much that he began to lose sight of himself.

He was growing disconnected. From his fans, from the public, from Edo, and most importantly from himself. Before, he had been under the delusion that he could cease whenever he wanted to. As soon as he had risen to the top of the Pros like a flaming star, as soon as his future was secure, as soon as he had made enough money; he could retire somewhere nice in a far off tropical paradise.

DD now knew that the Light had other plans. That truth drove home as DD struck the wall courtesy of his master.

"I don't approve of your new attitude," Saiou hissed that day; body alight with dangerous energy, "you've always done what you've been told for the past nine years."

"But…"

In answer, Saiou's features grew twisted and horrible as the Light surrounding his body amped up another degree.

It happened so fast. Like a bolt of sizzling lightning, DD was knocked right off his feet as he was thrown across the floor. He had been disobedient, and here was the punishment.

"Don't test me," Saiou growled. "I have many initiates now including Mizuchi herself. You are no longer as important to me as you once were."

DD searched Saiou's devilish glowing eyes. Was he serious? Not…as important? How could that be possible? He had been…everything to him. Everything…

So, DD writhed like the snake he always had been. "Please, master!" he begged. "I'm sorry. I…forgot myself."

The Light retracted back into Saiou's body as his face regained humanity. Somewhat. He smiled disturbingly. "I forgive you, DD. After all, you were my first servant." He bent down beside the broken man and ran his fingers along his cheek. Inwardly, DD shivered. He was trapped.

"Now, Saiou evilly suggested with a lavasious gaze, "let's make up. That's always been your favorite game, hasn't it?"

DD closed his eyes resignedly.