Disclaimer: "Saint Seiya: Lost Canvas" does not belong to me, it is written by Shiori Teshiyori; as well as "Saint Seiya" is owned and authored by Kurumada Masami. From fans to fans.
Dedicated to Forgotten Cross.
For Krest of Aquarius —who is already old— and Lugonis of Pisces —who died before he grew old—.
Cake.
«You period on earth has been long-lived
and I hope it will always be like this, I hope.
You have remained healthy and pure, like old wine.
Life is a dream ephemeral, but also eternal.
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«Among the myriad of things I long to say ...
I realize that time is short and I must decide.
I'm going to dedicate these verses to make you smile.
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I…
«I want you to live long enough to grow old
—And if you already are, please stay that way—.
Witness the phases that your body has to suffer
in the broad learning that is your growth.
That your beard and your hair are stained white.
Be your side as you watchs
passing the days, sitting on a bench.
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«Cramps, aches, see your way of limping,
leaning with a wooden stick when walking.
Like a distant, bitter old man.
I want you to smile with that wrinkled face
eroded by the slow pace of the years.
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«I do not want anything other than
being with that loved one a whole century,
and perhaps a little more; it's only January.
Believe me, it will be worth the wait
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«Do not worry, you'll be the most beautiful.
So perfect, even in your last moments.
Today, my anxious heart sings merrily.
Lives, free from regrets!
«Because to imagine that beautiful old age of yours,
no doubt makes me love you more than ever.
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«Now, Lugonis blows all the candles on the cake
that today is your forty-third birthday*
Now, Krest, blow all the candles on the cake
that today is your birthday five hundred and sixteen*».
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Just in case...
(*) Lugonis was 36-37 years old when he died - according to Shiori - if he had not died in the "Crimson Ties" ritual, he would be 43 years old at the beginning of the story "The Lost Canvas".
(**) In the Degel Gaiden, Krest claims to be five hundred years old-and perhaps more so if we were as old as he might have been by the beginning of the wars of his day. I chose 516 to continue with the assent rhyme.
Now, according to the special chapter for the 30th anniversary of Saint Seiya, we know that he was thirteen years old.
Thanks for reading.