Disclaimer: I don't own Saint Seiya, otherwise, this would be cannon. ;)

This is a collection of short stories/drabbles focusing on little hidden moments between Hyoga and Shun. It'll follow through the series, detailing a growing romantic relationship between the two. Reviews are welcomed, and please enjoy. :)

Timeframe: Right after Hyoga's fight with Hydra.

Ice and Chains

Meetings

The battle was over for now, but Hyoga knew it was only a brief delay before he would be called to fight again. His mind briefly wandered to the challenge he had thrown at Seiya, stating under no uncertain terms that he would eagerly beat down the victor of the next fight, namely either Seiya himself or Shiryu. It mattered not who won the next fight, for he was certain he could defeat either of them with as much ease as he had defeated Hydra.

Stretching ever so slightly to drive the lingering tension from his muscles, he started for the exit, not willing to stay for the after battle mess and the announcements that were likely to follow. None of it interested him, and he wasn't tempted to stop and chat with his fellow orphans. There had always been animosity between him and most of them, mostly for his half blooded heritage. Only a few hadn't been against him in his youth, and two of them he had just challenged, while the other...

"Impressive fight," a light voice drew his attention from his thoughts to a shadowed area near the exit.

Stopping, Hyoga finally noticed the pale, green haired figure that stood there, and he wondered at how he could have missed the other, considering the seemingly younger man was wearing white overalls, and seemed to almost glow in the darkened place that he stood.

The other let him look him over, before smiling, seemingly open and friendly, his eyes warm as he spoke, "Its been a long time, Hyoga."

Frowning a little, Hyoga approached to stand in front of him, "Do I know you?"

A slight nod, "Yes, but its been a long time. We were kids the last time we saw each other. You used to tell me I was too beautiful to cry all the time."

The words did sound familiar to him, and the face before him, though far more beautiful and sculpted then its childlike image of so long ago, seemed familiar as well. It took only a brief bit before the memory clicked in his mind, "Shun!" It was a pleasant shock to find the person he had just been thinking of in front of him.

"I am glad you remembered," that smile seemed to grow wider.

"Of course I would. What are you doing here?" Hyoga couldn't believe the younger was here for the tournament, he doubted he had become a saint. The Shun he knew then had been weak and unable to fight, and he still looked as frail now as he did then, so surely he hadn't changed that much.

"I'm waiting to see my brother, but he isn't here yet," those beautiful aqua green eyes darkened a little.

That made sense. Of course Shun would be there to see Ikki. After being separated for so long, no one could blame him, especially considering how close the two had been.

"I'm sure Ikki will be here soon, Shun," Hyoga said, trying to reassure him. It was amazing the other could melt away his cold attitude with a smile and a few soft words. But delicate, lovely Shun had always been able to do that, being as kind and gentle as he always was. One would have to be made fully of ice to not fall for his soft, caring nature.

Shun nodded, "I know he will be," his eyes brightened again as he looked up to Hyoga, "But I didn't expect you to be here. I would have thought you were above this senseless fighting."

The way Shun said it, made Hyoga feel almost ashamed that he had come, had he not come for the purpose of finding things out for Sanctuary, "I had business to take care of, and decided to enter while I was here."

The younger eyed him, as if trying to see if that was true. Seemingly satisfied with whatever he had seen, Shun relaxed a little, "Well, if you fight like that through the whole thing, you might just win this."

Laughing faintly in discomfort, Hyoga fought down a faint blush at Shun's praise. The boy hadn't changed since they were children, he was still as charming and cute as always, "I don't know. I haven't seen all my opponents yet. I know I could probably beat those here, but Phoenix and Andromeda I haven't seen yet."

"I don't know about Phoenix, but Andromeda isn't that tough. You'll have no trouble with him," there was a twinkle of something in those expressive eyes, but Hyoga couldn't identify it.

"Really? You've seen him then. Who is it?" Hyoga asked, curious.

A sly, yet innocent look crossed over Shun's face, "I'll tell you if you have tea with me."

It was Hyoga's turn to smile a little, amused, "You don't need to bribe me. I would like to even if you didn't tell me. It would be good to catch up with someone I don't have to fight."

That flicker of unidentifiable emotion returned briefly, then passed as swiftly as it had come, "Alright. Come on, let's get out of here," there was a small moment of consideration, before the younger clasped onto his arm.

Hyoga found he didn't mind.