Notes: Err… I don't know what to say, really. Actually this is my first time writing Saint Seiya fanfiction, so I don't know if I have got the characterization right or not. Please feel free to point out any mistakes that I might have done. I'll make sure to correct them asap. It has been a long time since I have last written anything fanfiction-related, I'm sure I'd need some time to get used to writing again. Oh, and thanks to my dear friend of mine, Konya, who had helped me in editing this story. I don't know what I'll do without you. Hope you will like this hun!
Anyway, this story is based on chapter 26 of SS Lost Canvas manga. I was wondering what would happen if things have gone different and Tenma had joined Alone during their meeting in the Underworld. And, well, this is it! Enjoy reading and don't forget to leave comment after you finish! ^.~
Warnings: AU, OOC, bad english, future shonai, etc.
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Yours Ever
Prologue
The Meeting, The Promise
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Don't forget our promise, Alone.
After I become a Saint of Athena, I'll come back to your side.
I'll return to protect you.
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Tenma stiffened as Hades suddenly held his face in his hand. Memories of how those same hands had killed him moments before burned strongly in his mind.
"Yes, after all I came here because you're still my favorite…"
The soft touch had caught him by surprise. It felt like Alone, the kind and gentle Alone that he knew so well instead of the cold-hearted Emperor he had become. "What…?"
"I cruelly attacked you as the Lord of the Underworld to save your soul." now the touch had became a gentle caress, lovingly lulling him into a warped sense of security. "And even though it was due to Sasha's bracelet, surely you aren't here…by chance."
That dark gaze was now locked on his. The Pegasus could feel his surrounding slowly disappear as his world narrowed down to the Lord of the Underworld and him alone.
"So Tenma, join my army." The black-haired Alone gave him a small, melancholic smile, "Let's change the world together, you and I."
"Together we will bring the world calmness and peace… We'll dye it with the color of darkness—by defeating Athena."
Tenma was distantly aware of someone. Yato… The Unicorn was yelling something at him. Something about tricking, but he could not be sure. It was getting increasingly difficult to focus with Alone leaning so close to him. The brown-haired boy had to close his eyes to suppress the sudden onslaught of memories that had attacked him. Memories of a certain golden haired boy with warm smile and pure heart.
"Tenma,"
The future God Slayer instinctively opened his eyes at the familiar voice. His gaze landed not on black hair and dark blue eyes, but on sun-kissed golden and gentle azure. "Alone…"
"You won't leave me on my own, right Tenma?" The artist had looked so sad and lonely then, like he had expected the saint to refuse and leave him all alone again.
"I—" Tenma froze, he knew that look. It had been his weakness since they were kids. Whenever Alone was supporting that kind of look on his face, the brown-haired boy would feel an overwhelming urge to protect his smaller friend and do whatever it took to make him smile again. As long as Alone was happy, it didn't matter what kind of stupid things he ended up doing. As long as Alone was happy, he—
He has always fought for Alone and Sasha. Without them, it'd be nothing. Without them, his life would lost its meaning.
Without Alone...
Wide brown rose to meet with smiling blue.
"Tenma."
Stay with me.
Forever.
"...yes."
And the world greyed out around them.
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Don't worry,
Tenma might be reckless, but he never goes back on his promise.
I believe in him.
I believe he won't leave me on my own.
I believe he will always protect me no matter what.
I believe...
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End of Prologue
To Be Continued
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Chapter 1: Goodbye Saints of Athena
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"Now, dear sister, what would you do without precious Pegasus by your side?"
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Aaannnddd…the prologue is done. I'm not really satisfied with the result, but I need to get it done before I can move to the next chapter. Sorry if it feels rushed. I may revise it in the future, but for now, I would like to know your opinion about this story. Do you like it? Not really? Well, do tell me! I will update soon if many people are interested in this story. After all, I do have the next 2 chapters ready in my computer. So, review?